Chapter 231 Beat them all up! Just leave them breathing!

"You bastard!"

"I told you to kneel!"

"Apologize... to Little Friend Jiang Yun!!!"

Su Qingshan's roar was like a clap of thunder, containing endless fury and an unquestionable will.

It struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer, causing the air, already tense from the sudden change in situation, to freeze instantly!

Hiss!!!

After a brief, dead silence.

There was a burst of uncontrollable gasps and unspeakable astonishment!

The five guards, who had been standing with their heads bowed and not daring to breathe, suddenly looked up, their Faces filled with extreme shock and disbelief!

Their eyes bulged.

Their mouths hung slightly open.

As if they had heard some incredible tall tale!

The Second Master... making the Fourth Young Master kneel?

Apologizing to that matrilocal son-in-law from a branch Family?!

They knew all too well how much Second Master Su Qingshan doted on this youngest son, Su Mingxuan!

He was practically afraid of dropping him if held in his hands, or melting him if held in his mouth!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have specifically sent five Gold Rank experts to protect him day and night!

Usually.

No matter how much trouble the Fourth Young Master caused outside, as long as it didn't involve the Family's foundation, when did the Second Master not settle it lightly, sometimes even feeling that others were bullying his son?

Being protective to the point of being almost unreasonable.

This was the Second Master's well-known temperament within the Su Family.

But today... has the sun risen from the west?!

For this matrilocal son-in-law who had only been here for a day and, despite his reputation as a Genius, was ultimately an outsider, the Second Master not only kicked the Fourth Young Master but actually ordered him to kneel and apologize?!

This... this simply overturned their perception of the Second Master!

The several Elders were equally stunned.

They looked at each other.

Each could see the bewilderment and confusion in the other's eyes.

They had just thought the Second Master, unable to set aside his Face and his love for his son, would force Jiang Yun to bow his head, dealing with it by punishing both sides but favoring his own son.

The Grand Elder had even been organizing his words in his mind, preparing to do his best to secure some compensation for Jiang Yun after the Second Master's judgment, so as not to discourage the Genius.

But who could have imagined.

The plot actually took a 180-degree turn!

Not only did the Second Master not pressure Jiang Yun.

Instead, he impartially made his own son admit his mistake and back down!

"This... has the Second Master changed his nature?"

One Elder couldn't help but transmit his voice to the Grand Elder in an extremely low tone, his voice full of disbelief.

"Perhaps... it's because of the Family Head."

The Grand Elder's eyes flickered as he replied via voice transmission.

But his heart was equally shaken.

They had already witnessed Family Head Su Yuntian's level of importance toward Jiang Yun the day before yesterday; the fact that he broke precedent to list him in the Ancestral Hall's tablet sequence was proof.

Although the Second Master was protective and hot-tempered, he had always respected the Family Head's decisions and the overall interests of the Family.

Could it be that to maintain the Family Head's authority and the Family's investment, he didn't hesitate to damage his own son's Face in public?

After a brief moment of daze, First Master Su Qinghai's stern mouth curved upward almost imperceptibly, a hint of realization and faint relief flashing in his eyes.

He thought to himself.

"It seems my usually impulsive and protective second brother can still distinguish between what's important at critical moments and knows how to think of the Family's overall situation. For the sake of the talent our third brother values and for the future of the Su Family, he suppressed that bit of selfishness for his child... Not bad, at least he hasn't been muddled to the core."

Meanwhile.

Jiang Yun and Su Mingxuan, who were at the center of the storm, were even more shocked and bewildered than the others!

Jiang Yun had originally prepared for the worst.

His Spiritual Power was quietly circulating, the mystic tortoise spirit armor was ready to be deployed, and he was urgently contacting Little Fire and the Nine-Tailed Fox through the Soul Contract, preparing to flee immediately.

He had even quickly deduced several chain reactions and escape plans in his mind that might occur after exposing his identity as Dong Xuan.

But Su Qingshan's earth-shattering words.

It was like a light pluck on his tense heartstrings.

Causing his accumulated strength and resolve to slightly stall.

Making Su Mingxuan... kneel and apologize to me?

His first reaction wasn't joy.

But doubt and vigilance.

The Second Master of the Su Family, who was just shouting for his death and wishing to cripple him on the spot, had changed his attitude so suddenly and thoroughly?

Is this reasonable?

Is there some deeper scheme?

For example, to appease him first and then cause trouble after Su Yuntian returns?

Or is it simply a ruse of self-injury.

To silence the public?

When things are abnormal, there must be a catch!

Jiang Yun's eyes narrowed slightly.

The vigilance in his heart didn't decrease but instead rose.

He silently suppressed the trump cards he had just been ready to use, but his concentration intensified as he carefully observed every subtle expression of Su Qingshan and the reactions of the people around him, ready to adapt to the situation.

And Su Mingxuan.

The instigator of today's conflict, when he heard his father's thunderous roar, he was struck as if by lightning and completely froze!

He knelt on the ground.

He even forgot the pain of his knees hitting the bluestone, just staring blankly up at his father's majestic Face, which looked somewhat distorted from anger, his mind a complete blank.

Hallu... hallucination?

It must be that his brain was shaken too hard by that monster's tail just now, causing auditory hallucinations!

How could his father make him kneel?

How could he make him apologize to this damned country matrilocal son-in-law?!

His father clearly doted on him the most!

In the past, when he broke someone's leg outside, his father would only scold him a few times and then pay to settle the matter!

Today, I'm clearly the one who's injured!

I'm the one who was beaten!

Father should have torn him into pieces!

He blinked his eyes hard.

He even secretly pinched his own thigh.

The clear sensation of pain told him this wasn't a dream.

"Fa... Father?"

Su Mingxuan's voice was dry and hoarse.

Carrying a deep disbelief and a faint, imperceptible tremble.

He forced a smile that looked worse than crying.

He asked tentatively, "Are... are you confused by anger? Did you... say it wrong? You're making... him apologize to me... right?"

How he hoped his father would nod.

And then slap that hateful Jiang Yun away.

However.

What responded to him.

Was Su Qingshan's even more furious and disappointed roar, along with a merciless kick!

"You bastard! Are you deaf or was your brain kicked by a spirit beast?! Can't you understand what I'm saying?!"

Su Qingshan kicked Su Mingxuan's shoulder.

The force was not light.

Making him stagger again.

"I'm telling you, now, right now, immediately! Kneel! Apologize to Little Friend Jiang Yun! If you keep stalling and playing dumb with me, believe it or not, I'll act as if I never sired such an embarrassing thing today!"

This kick and this merciless scolding.

Completely shattered the last shred of hope in Su Mingxuan's heart.

It wasn't a hallucination!

His father was serious!

Serious as never before!

Even... the undisguised anger and disappointment in his father's eyes made him feel a chill and fear from the bottom of his heart!

He had never seen his father so angry at him!

The surroundings were dead silent.

Everyone held their breath.

Watching this unexpected Family drama... unfold.

Jiang Yun also finally confirmed.

Su Qingshan seemed... really to be handling it impartially?

At least on the surface.

Although the change was suspiciously abrupt, given the other party's Diamond Peak cultivation and status, there seemed to be no need to put on such a show in this setting to scheme against a Junior like him.

Was it really because of Su Yuntian's attitude and the consideration of the Family's interests?

Su Mingxuan's Face turned red and white.

Shame, resentment, unwillingness, disbelief, and resentment toward his father's sudden betrayal—various emotions gnawed at his heart like poisonous snakes.

He bit his lip hard.

Even tasting a hint of blood.

Under his father's gaze, which looked like it could devour him.

Under the watchful eyes of many Elders and guards.

Su Mingxuan knew.

Today, he had no choice but to bow his head.

He slowly and with great difficulty turned his stiff neck, casting his gaze toward Jiang Yun, who had been standing there quietly.

That clean and calm Face.

At this moment, it was so detestable in his eyes.

So glaring!

Bastard!

Jiang Yun!

You damned country bumpkin!

What kind of potion did you give my father?!

What kind of evil technique did you use?!

Today's humiliation, I, Su Mingxuan, will remember it in my heart!

Sooner or later, I will pay you back ten times, a hundred times over!

I will make you kneel before me.

Begging for mercy like a dog!

While frantically roaring the most vicious curses in his heart, on the surface, Su Mingxuan could only suppress all his hatred and squeeze out a few words from between his teeth, his voice dry and low, full of reluctance.

"I'm... I'm sorry."

These three words.

Seemed to drain all his strength and dignity.

Seeing his son's behavior, Su Qingshan's brow furrowed even tighter, and his Face became even uglier.

How was this an apology?

This was clearly making an enemy!

If such a Genius became an enemy of his foolish son.

Wouldn't he die very quickly?

"Is this your attitude for an apology?!"

Su Qingshan's voice was cold.

"Your voice is like a mosquito's hum, and your Face is longer than a donkey's! It seems I've really spoiled you too much, spoiling you until you don't know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth, not even having the most basic attitude of admitting a mistake!"

As he spoke.

He made a move to raise his foot again.

Seeing this, Jiang Yun knew it was about enough.

Continuing to pressure him might be more satisfying, but it would likely completely intensify Su Mingxuan's and even the Second Branch's hatred toward him, and it might also make Su Qingshan lose Face, causing unnecessary complications.

It might even develop in the direction he had anticipated.

He didn't want to continue attracting trouble.

He took a step forward at the right time.

He cupped his hands toward Su Qingshan.

He said in a calm tone, "Second Master, please calm your anger. Since he has already apologized, let this matter end here. As a newcomer, I do not wish to have too many grievances with the Su Family members due to a slight misunderstanding."

His words were very measured.

It gave Su Qingshan a way out, showed his willingness to reconcile, and subtly pointed out that his current view of the Su Family was still objective.

Upon hearing this, the several Elders nearby.

Immediately took the opportunity to chime in, smoothing things over.

"Little Friend Jiang Yun is broad-minded and considers the overall situation; he is truly a blessing to our Su Family!"

"Young Master Mingxuan can correct his mistakes, which is a great virtue. Young people are full of vigor and inevitably impulsive; just discipline him more in the future."

"Yes, yes, it's good that the misunderstanding is resolved. We are all one Family, let's not hurt our harmony."

These polite words.

Jiang Yun naturally understood their superficiality.

He just nodded faintly and didn't say much.

When Su Mingxuan heard Jiang Yun's words, which seemed generous but sounded incredibly hypocritical to him, and heard the Elders' mediating remarks, he only felt more stifled in his chest, a surge of evil fire with nowhere to vent, and his hatred for Jiang Yun deepened!

Hypocrite!

Pretender!

All of you, just wait for This Young Master!

Seeing that Jiang Yun had taken the initiative to give him a way out.

Su Qingshan's expression softened slightly.

But his gaze toward Su Mingxuan remained extremely stern.

"Humph! Boy, did you hear that? It's only because Little Friend Jiang Yun has a good temper and won't lower himself to your level! If you had encountered my temper when I was young, just based on your disrespect toward a Senior listed in the Ancestral Hall's tablet sequence and your audacity to make a false accusation, I would have slapped you into the wall long ago, so deep you couldn't be pried out!"

He paused and sternly announced the punishment.

"Although Little Friend Jiang Yun has forgiven you! Your actions today seriously violated the Family rules and provoked the majesty of the Ancestral Hall! Get back and go to the Ancestral Hall Quiet Room to reflect in seclusion! When you come out tomorrow to go to Sky Dome Academy, reflect well on what kind of mush is in your brain!"

As he spoke.

He gave another kick, but this time the force was lighter, just enough to make Su Mingxuan, who was still kneeling, stand up.

"Seclusion...?"

Su Mingxuan's Face turned pale.

The Ancestral Hall Quiet Room was a place of hardship and boredom.

It was no different from being in prison!

This punishment was already very difficult for him!

But what was even more difficult was his father's attitude today... He instinctively wanted to beg his father.

But seeing his father's cold and stern eyes, the words died in his throat, leaving only a heart full of bitterness and malice.

Su Qingshan stopped looking at him.

Instead, he turned toward the five guards, who were as quiet as cicadas in winter.

He said sternly, "And you lot! Dereliction of duty, unable to distinguish right from wrong, you almost caused a great error! If there's a next time, or if you ever dare to indulge this boy's reckless behavior again, you won't have to wait for the Family law; I will personally step in, cripple you, and expel you from the Su Family! Do you hear me?!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Second Master! We understand! We won't dare to do it again!"

The five guards were terrified, their Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering.

They hurriedly knelt and kowtowed, repeatedly giving their guarantees.

Su Qingshan waved his hand impatiently.

Signaling them to take the despondent and disheveled Su Mingxuan and get lost.

Watching the backs of his son and the guards as they left in a sorry state, Su Qingshan then turned to Jiang Yun, the sternness on his Face fading, replaced by a complex expression of apology and admiration.

He walked up to Jiang Yun.

He cupped his fists and said in a deep voice, "Little Friend Jiang Yun, regarding today's matter, it was my failure to discipline my son that caused you distress. I, Su Qingshan, am here to apologize to you once again on behalf of my worthless, rebellious son."

He lowered his posture significantly.

Giving Jiang Yun plenty of Face.

Seeing this, Jiang Yun quickly returned the gesture.

"Senior, you're overstating it. I don't deserve such an apology."

Su Qingshan waved his hand.

He let out a sigh.

His tone suddenly became somewhat meaningful.

Even carrying a hint of... boldness and indulgence.

"Little Friend, there's no need to be polite. From now on, in the Su Family, you don't need to have too many scruples."

He paused, a sharp light flashing in his eyes, and his voice rose a bit to ensure that the people who hadn't fully dispersed could hear clearly.

"If in the future, that bastard boy, or any other blind Junior of the Su Family, dares to be so blind as to provoke you or seek trouble with you..."

Su Qingshan looked at Jiang Yun.

Word by word, with absolute certainty.

He announced in a loud voice.

"You just go ahead and beat them!"

"As long as you don't kill them, leave them with a breath of life so they can be carried back for treatment!"

"No matter what happens, I, Su Qingshan, will certainly not blame you!"

Boom!

As soon as these words were spoken.

The scene, which had just eased slightly.

Fell into a weird silence once again!

The several Elders were dumbfounded.

They almost thought something was wrong with their ears!

First Master Su Qinghai also raised an eyebrow slightly.

Looking at his second brother.

With a bit more surprise and amusement in his eyes.

Wait?

Exactly who is your son?

And Jiang Yun.

He was completely stunned.

Looking at this Second Master of the Su Family, whose style had suddenly changed and who was now exuding such dominance, he didn't know how to respond for a moment.

This... is this the wrong script?