07, a war of words

This middle-aged martial artist should be the legendary Grand Master - Shui Rusheng. What exactly is he plotting? Now, the Second Grand Master Shui Rufe clearly has fallen into his own trap. At this moment, he remains silent; what is he waiting for? My heart is filled with doubts. Since you want to watch the show, I will continue to perform, and let us see what tricks you have left to turn the tide in the end

"I will punish both of you to go to the lakeside of Tianhu and reflect by the lake!"

The pressure of might emanates from the strong, showcasing the magnitude of their illusory power. Although it does not cause harm, it can instill a sense of submission in the weak from the depths of their hearts. With the strength of the Water Scholar and the Two Swords of the Illusion Sect, he does not believe he cannot handle a little girl who lacks even the power of illusion!

The Second Patriarch indeed possesses great dignity! Not only does he enforce the law strictly and investigate thoroughly, but he also strives to uphold justice for the people of the Shui family, resolutely overcoming obstacles and disregarding familial ties, demonstrating righteousness over kinship! The Second Patriarch is wise!

During the weekdays, he was solely focused on seclusion and cultivation, indifferent to trivial matters, which left Shui Rusheng with a sense of guilt. If it were not for that incident, he would not have been disturbed from his seclusion; had he not emerged, he would not have discovered the current plight of the Shui family

Who is this! Another one who can withstand my pressure! Shui Ru was secretly astonished, which deity have I angered today?

Great-grandfather! You must stand up for me! At this moment, Shui Kui lay there, oblivious to the situation, shouting loudly, while everyone looked at him with a dark expression, wishing he would just pass out immediately

Confucian scholar, how could you ...! The second sect leader has suffered numerous blows today, and has no regard for his image, even calling out his brotherly title. His grizzled beard trembles, and in his extreme anger, he appears rather pitiful, not at all like an elder brother, but rather more like a child throwing a tantrum

Is it difficult to escape heavy responsibility, or is there another mystery? Why must it wait until now to reveal itself in the books? Heart Purple still cannot find the pair of eyes hidden beneath the long eyebrows of the head of the Shui family.

Unable to remain silent any longer, the scholar who had been quietly observing the situation from the sidelines finally stepped out of the crowd

A trace of gloom swept across Xin Zi's face. It is not you, Shui Rufe, who poses a threat to her! Xin Zi looked up at the person who had just reprimanded Shui Ye. This middle-aged warrior in a blue illusion robe had a temperament that was nothing like the arrogant Shui Rufe before her. More precisely, he blended into the crowd to the point of becoming almost indistinct, showing no signs of emotion and not uttering a single sound. If one did not pay close attention, one would hardly remember that such a person was among the group.

Three people stood in a line with peculiar postures, and in the middle, struggling to lift his head and gaze steadily at Shui Rufei, was the injured Ruo Wu. Looking at the red that gradually seeped through the white bandage on his abdomen due to the strain of the wound, Xin Zixin felt a deep sense of emotion. Although you are very weak, I, Long Xin Zixin, have noted this down. Apart from Shen Yunqin from my previous life, you are the second person I acknowledge: a friend

The second master of the "Holy Brightness," lifted to great heights by Xin Zi, found himself with no outlet for his frustrations, his face fluctuating between gloom and brightness; Shui Kui, reduced to a state of utter insignificance, lay on a makeshift stretcher set up by the disciples of the sect, only able to grunt in anger; the crowd, praised for their strong sense of justice yet suppressed by Shui Kui, recalled the scenes of seeing Ruo Wu beaten to a bruised visage while they remained silent, a sense of shame creeping onto their cheeks.

If it weren't for the urge to laugh, the warmth from Xin Zi's body transmitted through their tightly clasped hands into Ruo Wu's heart. Because he was not recorded in the Shui family genealogy, there was no possibility for him to evade Shui family sanctions and take revenge on Shui Kui by using the clan's rule that siblings must not harm each other in combat. This is why Xin Zi took a long detour, using both abduction and deception to make Tu Shu say the foolish words that every blade of grass and tree on Shui family's mountain must not be harmed, thus ensnaring himself.

Grandpa Shui slapped his thigh hard: Well done! Granddaughter-in-law! Not only can you fight and scold, but you can also protect that foolish grandson of yours, who is as dumb as a salted fish. It seems that affection must be nurtured from a young age! Daughter, you can rest in peace in the heavens; if it weren't for that bastard's father, you wouldn't even know where to take your last breath!

The kaleidoscopic expressions of the crowd were all captured in Xin Zi's purple eyes, and the effect was just right! Grasping the hand of Ruo Wu, who was still standing dumbfounded across from Shui Ru, she pulled him to the front of the crowd. Xin Zi pointed with her delicate finger at Ruo Wu's abdomen, loudly drawing the attention of the crowd back from their reverie.

This is blatant favoritism

"If there is to be a punishment, let it be directed at me! It has nothing to do with A Zi!" A staggering figure squeezed between Xin Zi and Shui Ru Fei.

Shui Ye brushed off the dust from his body and quietly stood in the corner. As a grand illusionist, he was defeated by a cunning little girl who lacked any illusionary power, and he was unwilling to accept it! His younger brother was harmed right before his eyes, and he was filled with resentment!

The crowd was astonished to find that Long Xin Zi not only did not retreat, but instead smiled even more brilliantly. A few weak-willed individuals who fell to the ground were instantly too ashamed to lift their heads. For the first time facing a youth as mentally strong and unaffected by external factors as Long Xin Zi, Shui Ru Fei's old face turned a deep shade of purple, displaying a determination to not rest until he had torn Long Xin Zi to pieces.

I ... ... , you ... ... , you should not have acted against the Shui family after the master of the house had spoken out to stop it!

The scholar had never encountered such a situation before; words once spoken are like water poured out, impossible to retrieve. He found himself entangled in his own words. At this moment, he truly wished to tear out his own heart and skin. He wanted to say something, yet he completely lost the commanding presence he had just moments ago, and could only invoke the title of his younger brother, the Grand Master, to maintain appearances. He did not believe that the scholar would dare to challenge his authority at this time.

Moreover, it is biased towards outsiders

"The Second Patriarch is truly imposing! No wonder he is the head of the Shui family, with strict enforcement of discipline! Truly, once a word is spoken, it is met with universal approval, and none dare to disobey!" Xin Zi picked up the fish jerky that had been trampled into an unrecognizable shape and held it above his head to signal to the crowd: "Shui Kui and his group usually oppress the neighbors, bringing shame to the name of the Second Patriarch. Everyone is forced to endure his tyranny and dares not report to the clan, but their evil deeds are known to all, and no one is unaware!" The cold gaze of absolute killing intent swept over the faces of the thin monkeys and their companions, choking the words they wished to defend themselves with in their throats, rendering them unable to utter a sound.

The disciples of the Water Sect, along with the onlookers, began to shout "The Second Sect Leader is wise!" but remained somewhat confused. Throughout the entire process, they alternated between believing that Water Scholar had a point and thinking that the young girl was right. While they outwardly praised the Second Sect Leader, in reality, the young girl and Ruo Wu had not been dealt with by their families. Who ultimately won? It doesn't matter; no one knows who initiated the first shout anyway. In any case, praising the Sect Leader is always the right thing to do! They outwardly praised the Second Sect Leader, but in reality, the young girl and Ruo Wu had not been dealt with by their families. Who ultimately won? It doesn't matter; no one knows who initiated the first shout anyway. In any case, praising the Sect Leader is always the right thing to do!

Hahaha! The boisterous laughter erupted from Xin Zi's mouth, completely unlike that of a small child, instantly shattering the imposing presence of the scholarly figure. Everyone immediately felt a sense of lightness in their bodies

Xin Zi knows that such a straightforward favoritism must be accompanied by an underlying implication. Opportunities do not simply fall from the sky

In fact, Shui Kui and his companions are not as villainous as Xin Zi described. Apart from their arrogant personalities, they simply cannot stand the smug face of Ruo Wu, who seems to thrive on being beaten. Thus, they trouble him every day. The Shui family turns a blind eye to Shui Kui's behavior because Ruo Wu is an illegitimate child born of a foreign man and a Shui family girl. Xin Zi has guessed much of the underlying complexities, but at this moment, she can only elevate the Shui family patriarch and others while belittling Shui Kui to achieve her goal of first raising and then suppressing.

It is also inappropriate to suddenly injure bystanders during a duel between two people. After a pause, looking at Ruo Wu, who was still holding onto Xin Zi, the scholar lightly tapped his forehead with two fingers.

How you harm it, so shall you be punished! You strike Shui Ye with a punch, and the Shui family will return the favor with a punch; you stab Shui Kui with a knife, and the Shui family will repay you with a knife! Shui Ru's retort to Xin Zi was completely unguarded, and his fierce face was inscribed with the words: Await your death!

The characters are like pearls, crisp and decisive. The heart, in an unprecedented manner, bows gracefully towards the water, embodying the essence of a scholar.

Each character is like a small arrow that, while not lethal, inflicts maddening pain, piercing one by one into the old face of Shui Rufe. As Long Xinzi feigned humility and bowed his head, the crowd's chant of "The Second Sect Master is wise!" grew increasingly resounding.

Although still responding fiercely to Shui Rufen's earlier anger, "Then let me ask you, what will happen if you harm even a blade of grass or a tree from the Shui family?" However, Xin Zi's eyes never left the Grand Master Shui Rusheng.

However, after calming the inner turmoil of anger, he still chose silence. It is undeniable that the flamboyant young woman before him exuded an admirable aura of dominance, whether it was her fearless courage to confront the strong, her composure in critical moments, her peculiar agility, or her sharp tongue in debate, all of which vividly displayed her resilient character and her sincerity towards friends. "How wonderful it would be if our encounter were not in a confrontational context," Shui Ye felt a slight pang in his heart. The composure in critical moments, her peculiar agility, and her sharp tongue in debate all vividly displayed her resilient character and her sincerity towards friends. "How wonderful it would be if our encounter were not in a confrontational context," Shui Ye felt a slight pang in his heart.

Regardless of both physical and mental cultivation, it far surpasses that of the water scholar. This is the true master

Everyone, look, this is the evidence of the villain Shui Kui secretly attempting to take a life! Since the second sect master just stated that whoever harms the Shui family's plants will be repaid in kind, then Shui Kui's sneak attack that injured Shui Ruowu with a knife to the abdomen warrants that I, on behalf of the Shui family, return the same injury to Shui Kui! This action is upright and aboveboard, in accordance with family rules, and is a reasonable and justifiable act

If it were not for this moment, I would truly admire Xin Zi to the utmost. Stealing glances at the small hand that Xin Zi forgot to withdraw, I gently grasp it, wishing to never let go like this forever

The authorities are arrogant and indifferent to the livelihoods of the common people; the descendants of the Zong family curry favor with the powerful, lacking discernment of right and wrong; occasionally, there are members of the Shui family, like Shui Kui, who bully others with their influence, and the public has come to accept this as a natural state of affairs, which greatly deviates from the original intention of their ancestors who chose to live in seclusion a century ago. It seems that the recent events may be a warning bell for the Shui family.

Ridiculous! If raising one's voice could solve problems, what would be the need for law enforcement! Resisting the feeling of oppression, Xin Zi returned a captivating smile that could mesmerize anyone. Come on! Shout louder, it would be even better if you could shout your throat raw!

However, after contemplating, the scholar Shui continued to speak

The fierce demeanor of Shui Rusheng made Ruo Wu feel anxious about Xin Zi's safety. Although he believed that with Xin Zi's intelligence and cleverness, she would ultimately be able to resolve the crisis, he could not bear the thought of being a mere bystander, passively watching events unfold. This feeling was akin to knowing that Shui Kui could not harm Xin Zi, yet still wanting to risk his life to stand in front of Shui Kui, even if it meant being beaten to a pulp, he would still refuse to let Xin Zi lift a finger or furrow her brow in distress.

I indeed only asked Ye'er to stop and did not verbally restrain this young lady. The voice of the scholar Shui still carried a hint of age, unable to conceal his years.