"Thank you, Little Junior Sister."
Mei Chaofeng spoke gratefully, then tucked the human-skin manual back into her robes, keeping it close against her body.
She and Chen Xuanfeng had shared a bond as deep as husband and wife. This sheet of human skin was already the only memento Chen Xuanfeng had left her. Even if she ultimately had to return it to her master, being able to keep it a little longer was still a comfort.
"Brother Lu Chen, how should we deal with this little prince?"
Huang Rong asked Lu Chen with a smile.
"Spare me!"
Wanyan Kang crawled on the ground, trembling all over as he repeatedly begged for mercy. "What happened today was all Liang Zi'ong and Ouyang Ke's doing—they egged me on! It has nothing to do with me! Oh, right, I'm this Master Mei's disciple. I inherited her true teachings—I'm your martial nephew!"
As he spoke, he slammed his forehead heavily against the floor, striking it with a loud thud.
"This junior nephew was ignorant and deceived by villains. I offended Little Martial Aunt and Little Martial Uncle. I beg Little Martial Aunt and Little Martial Uncle to spare my life and give me a chance to turn over a new leaf!"
Huang Rong raised a delicate brow and looked at Mei Chaofeng. "He's your disciple? You dared pass down Peach Blossom Island martial arts without permission?"
Mei Chaofeng hurriedly said, "I wouldn't dare. I did not teach him any Peach Blossom Island martial arts. I only taught him the Nine Yin White Bone Claw and the Heart-Shattering Palm."
Huang Rong blinked, then suddenly revealed a meaningful smile. "You stole the Nine Yin Manual from my father. The martial arts in the manual can count as Peach Blossom Island martial arts too. Since you taught