You must apologize to me!

Two days passed in a flash.

Feng Qing'er brought several junior sisters to the vicinity of the Pill Tower, where they found a secluded spot to hide.

One junior sister with a ponytail asked curiously, "Senior Sister, what are we waiting here for?"

Feng Qing'er glanced at her and said, "We're waiting for the bastard who hit me. Once he leaves the Pill Tower's grounds, we'll teach him a lesson. That way, we won't have to openly fall out with those three elders."

Her junior sisters all nodded, understanding what she had in mind.

Then another junior sister couldn't help saying, "Senior Sister, that man has some nerve, daring to hit even you. Once we catch him, we have to give him a proper beating."

Feng Qing'er snorted. "Don't worry. Master will be here soon, too."

"With Master here, let's see how that bastard keeps acting so arrogant."

Hearing that the Thunder Venerable would also be coming, her junior sisters looked excited, clearly eager for what was about to happen.

Feng Qing'er was already planning how to deal with Jiang Yuan. She had never forgotten the slap he had given her last time.

Just then, the distant doors of the Pill Tower opened, and two figures emerged. Feng Qing'er looked closely and saw that they were Jiang Yuan and Dan Chen.

The two walked side by side, apparently heading out on some errand.

Jiang Yuan and Dan Chen had just left the Pill Tower's grounds and were about to head toward the Space Exchange.

Walking ahead, Dan Chen glanced back at Jiang Yuan and said, "The elders asked us to visit the Space Exchange in advance and find out the details."

"The trading and auctions there will begin in a few days. They want us to see what good items will be available."

Jiang Yuan nodded. "Let's go. The sooner we get there, the sooner we can return."

As they walked along talking, they suddenly noticed several figures blocking their path.

Jiang Yuan stopped and looked up. Standing before him were none other than Feng Qing'er and the junior sisters she had brought along. His brow furrowed slightly at the sight of her.

Dan Chen noticed Feng Qing'er as well, and displeasure crossed her face. Feng Qing'er stood there with her arms folded and a smug smile, clearly having waited specifically for them.

Neither Jiang Yuan nor Dan Chen felt like bothering with her, so they prepared to walk around her.

But Feng Qing'er stepped forward and blocked their path again, making it clear that she had no intention of letting them leave.

Faced with her relentless pestering, Dan Chen finally lost her patience.

"Feng Qing'er, what is this supposed to mean? Why are you blocking our way for no reason?"

Feng Qing'er glanced at Dan Chen and snorted. "This isn't your Pill Tower's territory. I can stand wherever I please. Besides, he's the one I'm here for today. This has nothing to do with you."

Dan Chen grew even more annoyed. "We're right outside the Pill Tower. You're from the Wind-Thunder Pavilion, yet you've come here to ambush people. Don't you think you're being unreasonable?"

Feng Qing'er ignored Dan Chen entirely and turned her gaze straight to Jiang Yuan.

"Jiang Yuan, you didn't think I'd just let it go after you hit me in the Pill Tower's square, did you? With that attitude, you clearly have no respect for the Wind-Thunder Pavilion."

"I waited here especially for you today so I could give you a proper beating."

Feng Qing'er paused before continuing, "But I can give you a chance."

"If you kneel and apologize to me right now, I can go a little easier on you. Well? Isn't that generous enough?"

Jiang Yuan couldn't help laughing at her words, his face full of disdain.

"You want me to kneel and apologize? Who the hell do you think you are?"

Jiang Yuan shot back without hesitation, his voice dripping with undisguised mockery.

Feng Qing'er's expression changed instantly, her smug smile freezing on her face. She hadn't expected Jiang Yuan to still dare act so arrogantly at a time like this.

The junior sisters beside her froze as well, exchanging astonished looks. This man had some nerve. How could he dare say something like that to Feng Qing'er's face?

Dan Chen silently applauded Jiang Yuan's response. Feng Qing'er really did deserve to be put in her place.

But she also knew that, having brought people here to block their way, Feng Qing'er certainly wouldn't let the matter rest.

Sure enough, Feng Qing'er's face darkened, anger and murderous intent flashing in her eyes.

"Fine. Very well. Since you refuse to do this the easy way, don't blame me for doing it the hard way."

As soon as Feng Qing'er finished speaking, Dou Qi began surging around her, making it clear that she was ready to attack. The junior sisters she had brought also stepped forward, taking stances that left them ready to strike at any moment.

Seeing this, Dan Chen immediately stepped in front of Jiang Yuan and frowned at Feng Qing'er.

"Feng Qing'er, this is the Pill Tower's territory. If you dare attack here, aren't you afraid the Three Elders will hold you accountable?"

Feng Qing'er sneered. "As I already said, we're outside the Pill Tower's grounds. Even if I beat him up here, those three elders have no authority over it."

"Besides, my master will be here soon. Even if those three elders come, I won't be afraid."

Dan Chen's expression shifted slightly when she heard that Feng Qing'er's master would be coming too. If the Thunder Venerable really appeared, things would become troublesome.

After all, the Thunder Venerable was the master of the Wind-Thunder Pavilion, and his strength couldn't be underestimated. If things truly escalated, even the Three Elders would have trouble handling it.

Jiang Yuan, however, showed little reaction, his expression remaining calm. Looking at Feng Qing'er, he could only find her behavior laughable. This woman really knew how to hold a grudge. Just to avenge a single slap, she had actually brought all these people here to lie in wait.

"Feng Qing'er, I suggest you step aside. I have things to do today, and I don't have time to waste here with you."

Feng Qing'er laughed in anger at his words. "You have things to do?"

"Sure. If you can get past me, you can do whatever you like. But I don't think you have what it takes."

After she said that, the fluctuations of Dou Qi around Feng Qing'er grew increasingly intense. She was clearly preparing to attack outright.

Her junior sisters readied themselves as well, waiting only for her command to charge.

Dan Chen grew anxious at the sight of their formation. Although she trusted Jiang Yuan's strength, there were so many opponents, including Feng Qing'er, a Nine-Star Dou Emperor. If a fight really broke out, it would probably be difficult to resolve.

Jiang Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly at Feng Qing'er, his expression remaining utterly composed.

"If you're so determined to get beaten, I have no objection. Just don't run back and tattle again afterward."

His words nearly made Feng Qing'er cough up blood in fury. Even now, this bastard was still running his mouth.

"Shut your mouth!"

With an enraged roar, Feng Qing'er charged straight at Jiang Yuan, driving her palm toward his chest with fierce Dou Qi.

As she rushed at him, Jiang Yuan neither ducked nor dodged, a faint smile appearing on his face instead. Just as her palm was about to strike his chest, he sidestepped and effortlessly evaded the blow.

Then he swung his hand back and slapped Feng Qing'er across the face again. With a sharp smack, the blow sent her staggering several steps to the side.

Her expression filled with utter shock. He had struck the same cheek again, in exactly the same spot.

Feng Qing'er was completely stunned!