Chapter 57: Chapter 57 Apology

The onlookers saw Yan Miaowei’s actions and all felt a bit disdainful, thinking, what use could a broken jade token be?

Cai Hui and the father-son duo of the Cai Family also had a confident look, clearly under the belief that this unknown cultivator could not possibly defeat Immortal Master Wu.

At this moment, Wu Shenghui, looking at the jade token in front of him, felt his heart suddenly tighten.

The jade token was immaculate, with edges covered in leaf-shaped markings–it was obviously an Identity Jade of a core disciple of the Lu Family.

As a Guest Official Cultivator of the Lu Family, who often dealt with them, he was more than familiar with it.

He took a closer look at the character carved on the jade token, and immediately his heart pounded like a drum as cold sweat streamed down his face.

On it was a prominently carved “Li” character.

Wu Shenghui still felt a stroke of luck and his tone became much softer, “May I ask where this jade token came from, fellow Daoist?”

Yan Miaowei was surprised by the change in attitude, “This was bestowed upon me by my master. He said that the cultivators of the Lu Family would give him some face. Is that not so?”

“Fellow Daoist, this is all a misunderstanding…”

Wu Shenghui’s face suddenly became awkward, and his voice grew weaker.

The other party’s words completely shattered his illusions; thinking of the origin of this person from the Spirit Crane Island’s ore veins, it was almost certain that she was that person’s disciple.

At the same time, he felt a bit of exasperation towards the other party, If they had such strong backing, why didn’t they show their hand earlier, sparing him the embarrassment.

“The people of the Cai Family have nothing to do with me, fellow Daoist. You may deal with them as you please.”

Wu Shenghui barely squeezed out a smile, laced with a hint of flattery.

Upon hearing this, Yan Miaowei’s expression immediately stiffened, and she felt a surge of confusion. Could it be that her master was truly a powerful clan head?

At this moment, the people of the Cai Family were all in disbelief.

This unfamiliar cultivator had simply produced a jade token, and it had caused such a drastic change in Immortal Master Wu’s demeanor.

Cai Hui hurriedly came forward and cried, “Husband, you can’t just ignore my father and brother! It’s just a jade token, what use can it be?”

“Slap!”

Upon hearing these words, Wu Shenghui was instantly incensed, and he fiercely slapped Cai Hui.

He struck her hard to the ground, and her mouth bled profusely, a pitiful sight.

“Consider your actions well!”

After saying that, he nodded at Yan Miaowei and then turned to leave without further ado.

Leaving only Cai Hui and the people of the Cai Family behind.

Seeing this, Cai Minghu felt a sense of despair. Even Immortal Master Wu feared the backer of this person; their Cai Family was probably finished.

As the other party walked away, Yan Miaowei put away the jade token, then looked at the people of the Cai Family with a chilling expression.

She always remembered the hardships she and her father had borne; if not for meeting her master, they might have turned into a pile of white bones sooner or later.

Without any hesitation, Yan Miaowei cast her spell again, and countless fireballs suddenly appeared in the void, shooting towards the three members of the Cai Family at high speed.

“Ah…”

As a tremendous scream echoed, the three were engulfed in horror and turned into ashes.

The surrounding servants trembled with fear and knelt on the ground.

“Father should call back the old servants, let’s go home.”

Yan Miaowei smiled.

Yan Ziming, with tears at the corner of her eyes, walked towards the familiar mansion.

……

Having returned to his courtyard, Wu Shenghui still felt restless.

The beautiful woman beside him saw that he was still somewhat anxious and couldn’t help but feel puzzled, “What status does the owner of that jade token have to make my husband so apprehensive?”

Wu Shenghui let out a sigh, “You don’t understand, that person is a powerful contender for the next Patriarch. If I offend him, would I, your husband, have any way to survive?”

The beautiful woman turned deathly pale upon hearing this. In her mind, her husband was already an extremely important person, and it was unthinkable that someone even more formidable existed.

Wu Shenghui paced back and forth in the courtyard, feeling agitated.

“This won’t do; if that person believes I ordered the murder of his disciple’s family, I won’t be able to clear my name.”

“The husband can take some gifts to pay a visit; who does this person get along with the best? Ask them for a favor…”

The woman thought carefully and offered a suggestion.

Wu Shenghui’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, “This is an excellent idea, my wife truly is my wise counsel. Tonight, I will surely cherish you well.”

The beautiful woman’s face turned red as she gave the other party a white eye.

Wu Shenghui dared not delay any moment, and after preparing everything, he flew toward Mystic Moon Island.

Mystic Moon Island, inside a cave at the foot of the mountain.

Lu Yuling was in a secret chamber practicing Qi Refinement when suddenly she felt a ripple coming from the array.

After she walked out of the secret chamber, she discovered a Communication Jade Token quietly lying on the ground.

Picking up the Jade Token, her Divine Sense scanned it, and she couldn’t help feeling puzzled.

“Wu Shenghui? I’m not close with this person, yet he would come to visit me specifically?”

Lu Yuling didn’t know what medicine the other party was selling, so she opened the array.

At this time, a middle-aged man walked in with a smile plastered on his face.

Seeing that Lu Yuling was cultivating in her cave, Wu Shenghui breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that he hadn’t come for nothing.

“I am truly presumptuous for visiting unannounced today and disturbing fellow cultivator’s practice; it’s truly a sin.”

Lu Yuling smiled slightly, her voice as refreshing as the breath of an orchid, “Fellow Wu overstates it. Being part of the same clan, we should indeed communicate.”

Her tone was gentle, making one feel like they were immersed in a warm spring breeze. Although she was very puzzled inside, her expression remained unchanged.

Seeing that Lu Yuling was very polite, Wu Shenghui also felt somewhat relieved inside.

Although she was from a distinguished family, she didn’t act arrogantly and made a good impression.

He paused, his tone somewhat awkward, “I’m here today because there’s something I wish to trouble fellow cultivator with…”

“Feel free to speak, Fellow Wu.”

Lu Yuling gave an appearance of all ears.

“Here’s the thing…”

Wu Shenghui then recounted the incident that had just happened, without any exaggeration.

A moment later, after listening to his explanation, Lu Yuling looked bemused.

She didn’t expect this man to be so timid; she was aware of the incident he spoke of and thought a simple acknowledgment in favor of her sixth brother would have put the misunderstanding to rest, but instead, he had come to visit her.

Such caution in a cultivator was indeed rare.

When Wu Shenghui had finished detailing the matter and saw her indifferent expression, he felt a pang of tension inside.

Was she unwilling to help?

Then, with a smile, he took out a medium-grade Defensive Magical Artifact from his Storage Bag.

“Please accept this artifact as my apology, and I hope fellow cultivator can help explain for me.”

Once he finished, he also placed a bottle of Medicine Pills on the table.

His heart ached at the cost, but his smile didn’t waver in the slightest.

Seeing his gesture, Lu Yuling responded with a smile, “Your gesture is ‘quite significant,’ Fellow Wu, I understand. I will take care of this matter.”

“Many thanks to Fellow Lu Yuling. I won’t disturb you any further.”

Wu Shenghui respectfully bowed and then slowly walked toward the outside of the array.

Once she saw that he was far away, Lu Yuling could no longer hold it in and burst into laughter, bending at the waist and laughing without caring for her image.

“This person really is as timid as a mouse, quite the eye-opener.”

She collected the Flying Sword and Medicine Pills and walked back to the secret chamber.

She would mention today’s incident to her sixth brother whenever there was a chance.

After Wu Shenghui left Mystic Moon Island, looking at the azure sea and blue sky, a huge weight seemed to lift from his heart.

Although the loss was substantial, when he thought of his wives at home, his heart was instantly eased.

With no hope for Foundation Establishment himself, today he could at least pave the way for his descendants. Having received his gifts, the other party would surely speak a few words on his behalf within the clan, and his task of guarding Little Crane Island could likely continue.

Other cultivators laughed at him for his timidity, but who understood his methods? Many bold cultivators had already turned over several layers of soil on their graves.

In the following days, the matter of Wu Shenghui spread wildly among the Lu Family’s Guest Officials.

This man once again became the talk of the town, and the name “Timid Wu Shenghui” echoed in all directions for a time.

However, many years later, people couldn’t help but sigh at his deep foresight.

When the descendants of Wu Shenghui joined the Lu Family on their fast-rising path, they couldn’t help but pay immense respect to their ancestor, Wu Shenghui.