Translator – Misty

Chapter 29: Overwhelming Power

“Senior Sister, what are you doing… let me go!”

Ouyang Ye, forcibly pulled by Tan Siru, quickly circulated her spiritual energy to break free.

“Why bother with such a man? He even failed at foundation establishment and yet has no self-awareness. He dares to be so arrogant in front of me.”

Tan Siru’s anger hadn’t subsided, her expression full of indignation as she rebuked, “Junior Sister, let me tell you, I’ve seen many men like him. Relying on a bit of talent, able to play some tunes, they become so full of themselves, thinking they’re above everyone else. His arrogance is only because he knows you will protect him. He’s nothing but a freeloader!”

Ouyang Ye was almost driven mad!

She didn’t understand why Gu Qingfeng acted so nonchalantly.

But one thing was certain, Gu Qingfeng was definitely not fearless because he knew she would protect him, and he certainly wasn’t the freeloader Tan Siru described him to be, because he wasn’t the Young Master of Crimson Flame at all!

However, apart from herself, no one else knew this.

She tried to explain, but Tan Siru simply wouldn’t believe her. The more she explained, the more convinced Tan Siru became that she was protecting that freeloading man.

At this moment, a disturbance suddenly came from the foot of the mountain. Ouyang Ye looked down to see a group of people ascending the mountain, led by none other than Li Sen, accompanied by Yun Hong and Ye Hui.

“It’s over!”

Realizing that Li Sen was coming with so many people, Ouyang Ye panicked and turned to take Gu Qingfeng and flee. However, when she saw Gu Qingfeng, she nearly fainted.

Because… because he had somehow climbed another red leaf tree and was… still picking those unpalatable Red Leaf Demon Fruits!

Oh, heavens!

Ouyang Ye was on the verge of collapse, exclaiming, “Gu, what are you doing picking those wild fruits at a time like this? Li Sen is coming up the mountain with people to find you!”

These Red Leaf Demon Fruits were something Gu Qingfeng often ate as a child. He planned to pick more to take back and perhaps brew some wine. Hearing Ouyang Ye’s shout, he looked over to see a group of over a hundred people marching up the mountain in a formidable procession.

This scene truly surprised Gu Qingfeng, who remarked, “The kids these days are pretty ruthless… Bringing over a hundred people for a fight, they’re more imposing than I was back in my days.”

“What are you… what are you waiting for? Come down quickly, I need to take you away!”

“Leave?”

Tan Siru sneered, “Junior Sister, do you really think he can escape? Even if you could take him down the mountain, where could you run to? The Li Clan’s influence spreads throughout the Qingyang Region. Once Li Sen gives the word, leaving the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect would mean death!”

Hearing her Senior Sister’s words, Ouyang Ye realized the gravity of the situation.

Indeed.

She only thought of taking Gu Qingfeng away, but where could they run? With the Li Clan’s vast influence and Li Sen’s ruthless nature.

What to do?

Ouyang Ye really didn’t know what to do. If her Master were here, she could ask for help, but her Master wasn’t in the sect. In desperation, she could only turn to her Senior Sister for help.

“Senior Sister, please help me… If you’re willing to help, I’ll listen to everything you say from now on, okay…”

“Senior Sister, I know I was wrong, please help me… You’ve always been the kindest to me!”

Despite being cold, Tan Siru cared deeply for her Junior Sister. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to persuade her. Seeing her Junior Sister’s pitiable state, Tan Siru sighed deeply.

“I can help you, but you must promise me, once this matter is settled, you must immediately go into seclusion. I will personally ensure his safe departure, and after that, you must never have any contact with him again!”

“I promise, I agree to everything!”

Ouyang Ye just wanted Gu Qingfeng to leave safely.

Yes.

That was her only wish.

In her mind, this whole situation was her fault. If it weren’t for her asking Gu Qingfeng to pretend to be the Young Master of Crimson Flame, none of this would have happened. Gu Qingfeng was just kindly helping her, and if she got him involved in this trouble, Ouyang Ye would never forgive herself.

But even if it was all her fault, this guy was still infuriating!

At such a critical moment, with their enemies approaching, she was frantic with worry, yet he was leisurely picking fruits.

How relaxed must his heart be?

Ouyang Ye wondered if this guy had lost his mind from the shock of failing his foundation establishment, making him a bit abnormal mentally.

The more she thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. Otherwise, how could this guy not even know fear? Any normal person would be scared!

“Can you come down?”

“Since your senior sister can handle this, I won’t come down.” Gu Qingfeng took a sip of his small wine and began picking fruit again, saying, “I need these fruits to make wine tonight. I need a lot of fruits, so you guys go ahead and busy yourselves; I’ll pick some more.”

“You…”

Ouyang Ye wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Tan Siru.

“Junior sister, don’t make it difficult for him. You may see him acting nonchalant on the surface, but it’s all a pretense. He’s actually terrified inside, lacking the courage to even come down.”

Looking at Gu Qingfeng picking fruit on the tree, Tan Siru shook her head in extreme disgust, saying, “Junior sister, now you see what kind of person he is, right? He has no courage, fears dealing with issues, puts on an unconcerned façade, but is actually scared out of his wits. He has no real skills, yet loves to save face, relying only on his mouth to deceive. He can only fool inexperienced girls like you. As you grow and mature, you’ll realize that such men are the most useless!”

“Ah.”

Standing on the branch, Gu Qingfeng looked at Tan Siru and couldn’t help but laugh heartily, nodding and saying, “Big sister’s discernment is indeed good.”

“Hmph! Still pretending in front of me!” Tan Siru snorted coldly and said, “If it weren’t for my junior sister’s sake today, I wouldn’t care if you were beaten to death.”

Gu Qingfeng shook his head and smiled, but said nothing.

In the distance, someone seemed to have spotted Ouyang Ye. After shouting, more than a hundred people rushed over majestically.

Ouyang Ye wanted to rush over but was stopped by Tan Siru.

“Junior sister, you stay here first. Let me talk to Li Sen.”

Tan Siru leaped up, stepping on tree branches with light steps, and landed on the ground, blocking the path of the hundred or so people.

“Young Master Li, can I have a word?”

Dressed in white Danyang Jade Robe, Li Sen was as cold as a sharp sword, seemingly ready to unsheathe at any moment, and said coldly, “Tan Siru, I hope you don’t interfere in this matter, or else don’t blame me, Li Sen, for turning hostile!”

The Li Clan was a prominent and powerful Clan, with influence throughout the Qingyang Region, and many members in the Cloudy Rosy Heaven Sect. Meanwhile Tan Siru was just an inner sect disciple, even if she was more than that, Li Sen would not take her seriously.

Knowing this, Tan Siru always treated Li Sen with politeness, softly saying, “Young Master Li, I know all about the incident, that person surnamed Gu hit your men. I know you’re angry, but I’ve already taught him a lesson on your behalf.”

Li Sen arrogantly responded, “I don’t need you to handle my affairs!”

“Young Master Li, I’m also thinking of your best interest. You like my junior sister, and I’ve always known that, even advocating for you. But think about it, if you beat up that man today, my junior sister will definitely be furious… Your relationship is already strained, and this incident will only make her hate you more…”

Hearing Tan Siru’s words, the anger in Li Sen’s eyes diminished slightly, and he fell into hesitation.

“Moreover, I promise you, after this matter is resolved, I will personally send him away. My junior sister also promised me she won’t have any more contact with him.”

Tan Siru was persuading him, while nearby, Ouyang Ye paced back and forth with her arms folded, anxiously waiting.

She glanced at Gu Qingfeng, who was still picking fruits.

Ouyang Ye couldn’t bother to say anything more, just wanting to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. After waiting a while, she saw her senior sister approaching and eagerly inquired.

“Young Master Li agreed, but…”

“But what?”

“He insists that he must kneel down and apologize!”

What!

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Ye’s expression drastically changed, and she shook her head in refusal, saying, “Li Sen is too arrogant! Who does he think he is? I’ll go settle the score with him!”

Just as Ouyang Ye was about to move, Tan Siru raised her hand, and with a flash of light, instantly sealed Ouyang Ye’s acupoints.

“Senior sister, what… what are you doing!”

“Junior sister, I sealed your acupoints to make you calm down. If you go now, it will only add fuel to the fire, and the situation might escalate beyond just kneeling.”

“But…”

“There are no buts.The young master Li has made his stance clear. If Gu-surnamed doesn’t kneel and apologize today, he will be crippled. You know what kind of person Li Sen is. He means what he says, and how many disciples has he crippled over the past two years?”

“Senior sister, Gu Qingfeng pretended to be the Young Master of Crimson Flame just to help me. If we make him kneel, what kind of person does that make me? No, I can’t…”

As Ouyang Ye was speaking, Tan Siru sealed her mute acupoint, rendering her unable to speak.

“Junior sister, let’s settle it this way. I’m doing this for your own good!”

(End of Chapter)