Dong Li and Yun Xuan had good reason to stop Yun Tian. After all, they were Shangguan Longyin's martial uncle and junior martial brother, and naturally didn't want to see him die beneath Yun Tian's palm. But even Ling Tian had spoken up to stop him, which was astonishing. Seeing everyone's surprise, Ling Tian explained his reasoning.
"Good lad. You really do have the pride of your grandfather and father." Yun Tian praised him, then drew back his hand and glared at Shangguan Longyin. "When you get back, go to the Cliff of Reflection and face the wall for a thousand years. You're not to leave during that time. Otherwise, the bond between master and disciple ends here. Xiao Li, you're in charge of making sure he obeys."
"Yes, Martial Brother." Dong Li bowed respectfully.
"This disciple accepts his punishment." Shangguan Longyin performed a formal kowtow, his tone sincere and without the slightest resentment.
"All right, Yin'er, Xuan'er, you two can leave first." Yun Tian waved them away, then seemed to remember something and took out a cultivation-method jade slip. "Oh, right. This is a cultivation method I created over the years. It can cultivate the heart. When you get back, make sure to practice it diligently."
At that, Shangguan Longyin and Yun Xuan's eyes lit up, and then they broke into ecstatic smiles. They carefully put away the cultivation method, then glanced around, looking wary.
"Relax. I shielded this place earlier. Outsiders didn't see what happened here. If you're still worried, destroy it. Your Martial Uncle Dong Li has another copy anyway." Yun Tian saw how delighted Shangguan Longyin and Yun Tian were and snorted. "Have some backbone. You're not even as composed as Ling Tian. Now get the hell out!"
At that, Yun Xuan and Shangguan Longyin looked