I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 52: Wu Rong Comes to Apologize

The clinic owner asked him what his plans were.

Wu Rong rubbed his hands together nervously, feeling cold sweat about to pour out again.

All I can do this time is apologize. Under this rule where the strong are respected, Wu Rong was able to protect his unworthy grandson and clean up his mess after he humiliated a woman. Wasn't that all thanks to my cultivation at the Integration stage?

This time, however, Wu Jie has offended a female disciple who might be capable of single-handedly annihilating the Nianling Sect.

She didn't behead Wu Jie on the spot, perhaps out of consideration for the insignificant face of the Nianling Sect.

Now, all Wu Rong can do is lower his head as much as possible. As for whether he still cares about his reputation... he feels that he should save his life rather than save face.

"To be honest, Mr. Gu, my grandson is unruly and often gets into trouble, which makes me feel deeply ashamed. This time, he has been taught a lesson by your disciple, which I think is a good thing."

Wu Rong sighed.

"Oh? That's something new."

Gu Heng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. He had originally thought that Wu Rong had come to him to interrogate him because of his grandson's matter, but he hadn't expected that Wu Rong was actually there to apologize.

Unexpectedly, after the younger one was beaten, the older one came to apologize again.

Although he didn't think Qin Yiyao was wrong to take such drastic measures against those who attempted to molest young girls, judging from the old man's expression, he seemed quite dissatisfied with his grandson's domineering and bullying behavior. However, this was, after all, his own bloodline.

It's not easy to put aside family ties for the greater good.

But the old man was already quite old, and his grandson had his hand chopped off, so he had to come to apologize in person. Gu Heng felt embarrassed to pursue the matter further.

"Ahem... In that case, let's just let this matter drop."

He coughed twice and then spoke.

"Thank you, Mr. Gu."

Wu Rong breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed to express his gratitude.

“You don’t need to thank me,” Gu Heng said. “I did agree, but my disciple’s personality is not like mine. I won’t vouch for her. If your grandson runs into her again, he’ll have to pray for good luck.”

"Besides, if we get too involved in the affairs of young people, it will have a bad influence."

Gu Heng wanted to laugh a little when he said that.

Young man... he's only twenty years old.

Wu Rong was stunned, then felt a bitter taste in her mouth. If what Mr. Gu said was true... it seemed that the master was willing to let it go, but the young girl who was the disciple might not be so sure about it.

Does that mean everyone should just leave this little grudge to the younger generation to handle?

Indeed, this is an unwritten rule among cultivators.

If the two sides are of equal strength, and the younger generation has a grudge, it should be settled between the younger generation. If the elders intervene, it usually makes things very ugly, and the situation is very difficult to manage.

If this Mr. Gu really takes action and intends to seek an explanation from the Nianling Sect...

Wouldn't that cause the mountain gate to collapse?

Wu Rong sighed softly; this sigh had been suppressed in her chest for a long time, making her feel suffocated.

That prodigy girl was only at the second level of Foundation Establishment, yet she was able to reverse the fate of a Core Formation cultivator... When Wu Rong came, he also passed through Black Forest Mountain. The Black Forest Gang was almost completely wiped out. From the gang leader down, several Core Formation cultivators were all beheaded with a single sword. Even the gang leader, Huang Su, who was at the tenth level of Core Formation, could not escape his fate of death.

He could tell that the residual sword energy on the wounds of these rogue cultivators was exactly the same as that on his grandson Wu Jie's severed hand.

Does that mean that the little girl single-handedly fought her way through the Black Forest Gang with her sword, and after a fierce battle, she encountered Wu Jie on her way down the mountain and still had the strength to severely injure him?

What kind of cultivation genius is this?

Wu Rong was still quite afraid. This woman was bound to become a cultivation giant in the future. What if one day in the future she remembered this matter and was still angry, and destroyed the Nianling Sect because of it?

It's not uncommon for powerful clans and families to be wiped out overnight.

Wasn't it all because of some trivial matters that they considered utterly insignificant that they incurred the hatred of those who were still unknown at the time, ultimately leading to their annihilation? "I understand. Then, could you please have your disciple come out and see what I can do to atone for my sins?"

He decided it was best to resolve this beforehand.

Can't drag.

Gu Heng was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. After pondering for a moment, he nodded and said, "Alright, since Old Master Wu has this request, I will have her come over."

"Thank you, Mr. Gu!" Wu Rong said happily.

No matter what, Wu Rong felt he was willing to pay any price as long as it could calm the girl down.

Gu Heng called upstairs, "Yi Yao! Could you please come down for a moment? Someone has come to the door."

Before long, footsteps came from the stairs. Wu Rong hurriedly looked over and saw a girl in a light blue and white dress walking down silently. Her appearance was indeed very pretty, but her expression was cold, her eyes were cold and her brows revealed a cold and aloofness. She was slender and graceful, beautiful and charming, and carried a chilling aura.

She slowly walked downstairs, stood in front of them, and stopped.

She bowed to Gu Heng.

"This is my disciple, Qin Yiyao."

Wu Rong nodded, his spiritual sense slowly sweeping over her... This was indeed the second level of Foundation Establishment, her foundation was indeed weak, but the sheer volume of her true energy was something that ordinary Core Formation cultivators could hardly match!

Looking at the long sword at her waist, it was clearly a Heaven-grade weapon!

He couldn't discern the girl's true talent, but this top-grade sword was enough to prove how much Mr. Gu valued this disciple.

"Is there something you need, sir?"

She said coldly.

Qin Yiyao was also sizing up Wu Rong.

Without even thinking, she knew that this cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage who came to visit must be the "Third Elder Grandfather" that the playboy had mentioned this morning.

Judging from his appearance, he was probably so frightened by his master that he couldn't speak properly as soon as he entered the door.

This clinic, located in the mortal world, is actually managed by a powerful cultivator who has reached the Immortal Ascension stage!

"Yes... I am Wu Rong, and I have come to visit you today specifically to apologize."

Wu Rong lowered her stance.

"Apologize?" Qin Yiyao frowned.

Wu Rong quickly explained, "My grandson is extremely unruly. His parents died early, and I have neglected to discipline him and have spoiled him too much. Today, he offended Miss Qin, so this can be considered a lesson he has learned."

"Therefore, I have come here today specifically to apologize to you, young lady, and hope that you can be lenient and let this matter rest."

These words were spoken with utmost sincerity. Qin Yiyao glanced at Gu Heng, who returned a look that said, "You decide what to do," and she immediately understood.

"Since you've come all this way in person and put it this way, wouldn't it seem incredibly unreasonable of me to refuse?"

Qin Yiyao suddenly burst into laughter, her smile radiant and breathtakingly beautiful.

Before Wu Rong could even breathe a sigh of relief after hearing this, Qin Yiyao slowly said, "However, I think it would be better if you gave me some more compensation?"

Gu Heng's lips twitched slightly.

This little girl chopped off someone's grandson's hand, and now she wants to squeeze some benefits out of that grandfather...

That's good; he has a cunning, ruthless quality that makes people eat him alive.

When you go out and make your way in the world in the future, you will definitely not suffer losses.