Has This Guy Gone Mad?

After leaving the vicinity of the Pill Tower, Feng Qing'er grew angrier the more she thought about it, until she was on the verge of exploding.

She simply could not understand what had happened. Why had she inexplicably struck her own Junior Sisters?

After walking for a while, Feng Qing'er finally could not hold back any longer. She turned to the Junior Sister beside her and asked, "What exactly happened back there?"

"Was I really being controlled by that guy?"

The Junior Sister she had struck held her cheek and said miserably, "Senior sister, you suddenly turned around and slapped me without saying a word. After hitting me, you went and hit the other two. None of us knew what was wrong with you."

Another Junior Sister chimed in, "That's right, senior sister. We were waiting for your order to teach that guy a lesson together, but you just beat us instead."

After hearing this, Feng Qing'er became even more certain of one thing: Jiang Yuan must have used some sorcery on her. Otherwise, how could she possibly have done something so inexplicable?

The thought filled Feng Qing'er with anger and hatred. Clenching her fists and gritting her teeth, she said, "That bastard must have used some underhanded, sinister trick! I'll never let him get away with this!"

Just as Feng Qing'er was raging, she looked up and suddenly spotted a familiar figure approaching from ahead. It was her teacher, the Thunder Venerable.

He had been heading toward the Pill Tower, but halfway there, he spotted Feng Qing'er and her Junior Sisters. When he saw the red, swollen handprints on their faces, he immediately frowned.

"Qing'er, what happened to you all? Why is your face red again?"

The Thunder Venerable asked as he approached, his gaze sweeping over his disciples' faces.

The moment Feng Qing'er saw her teacher, she rushed over to him, her face full of grievance.

"Teacher! That Jiang Yuan hit me again! He even used sorcery to control me and made me hit my own Junior Sisters! He's far too arrogant. He has absolutely no respect for you!"

After hearing Feng Qing'er's tearful complaint, the Thunder Venerable's brow furrowed even deeper, and his expression darkened.

Jiang Yuan again. Hitting my disciple once wasn't enough? Now he's done it again, and he even used some sorcery to control Feng Qing'er and make her hit her Junior Sisters?

Rage immediately surged through the Thunder Venerable. This Jiang Yuan clearly had no regard for the Wind-Thunder Pavilion.

"Where is that brat now?"

There was unmistakable anger in the Thunder Venerable's voice. Clearly, he intended to settle the score with Jiang Yuan himself. Feng Qing'er immediately pointed in the direction Jiang Yuan had left. "He went that way, with that girl from the Pill Tower named Dan Chen. They shouldn't have gotten far!"

Without another word, the Thunder Venerable pursued them in that direction, with Feng Qing'er and her Junior Sisters hurrying after him.

Sure enough, before going very far, the Thunder Venerable spotted two figures walking side by side ahead. They were Jiang Yuan and Dan Chen.

In a flash, the Thunder Venerable moved straight into their path, barring their way.

At that moment, Jiang Yuan and Dan Chen were heading toward the Space Exchange when a figure suddenly appeared before them and blocked their path.

They stopped and looked up. A middle-aged man stood before them, radiating a powerful aura that made it obvious he was no weakling.

At the sight of him, Dan Chen's expression shifted slightly, and she murmured, "It's the Thunder Venerable."

Jiang Yuan's expression, however, remained unchanged. He merely gave the man an indifferent glance. The Thunder Venerable stood there looking down at him, his face filled with obvious anger.

"You're Jiang Yuan?"

The Thunder Venerable's tone was anything but polite. Jiang Yuan glanced at him without answering, his expression making it clear he could not be bothered to respond.

Seeing his attitude, the Thunder Venerable's expression grew uglier still. Nevertheless, he restrained his anger and said, "Did you bully my disciple again just now?"

"And use some sorcery to control her and make her hit her Junior Sisters? You owe me an explanation."

Hearing this, Dan Chen grew anxious and hurried forward to speak in Jiang Yuan's defense.

"Thunder Venerable, it isn't what you think. Feng Qing'er brought people to block our way first..."

Before Dan Chen could finish, the Thunder Venerable interrupted her. "I'm asking him, not you."

The Thunder Venerable gave Dan Chen a cold glance, then turned back to stare at Jiang Yuan.

"Brat, what exactly are you trying to do? You dare lay hands on people from my Wind-Thunder Pavilion again and again? Do you think I, the Thunder Venerable, am someone you can push around?"

Jiang Yuan still said nothing. He simply stood there looking at the Thunder Venerable, his expression utterly calm.

Just then, Feng Qing'er and a few Junior Sisters caught up. Feng Qing'er ran to the Thunder Venerable's side and immediately pointed at Jiang Yuan, launching into her accusations.

"Teacher, he's the one! He slapped me again near the Pill Tower, then used some sorcery to control me and make me hit my Junior Sisters!"

"He has no respect for you or the Wind-Thunder Pavilion! Please, teacher, you must kill him! He's nothing but a menace!"

Feng Qing'er grew more agitated with every word, desperate for the Thunder Venerable to deal with Jiang Yuan on the spot.

As the Thunder Venerable listened to Feng Qing'er, his expression grew darker and darker, and unmistakable killing intent entered his gaze as he looked at Jiang Yuan.

"Brat, you heard her. My disciple says you struck her and used sorcery on her. If you know what's good for you, kneel and apologize to her right now. I might consider sparing your life. Otherwise, don't blame me for using my seniority and strength against you."

The Thunder Venerable's voice was low and icy, and waves of Dou Qi began radiating from his body.

Beside Jiang Yuan, Dan Chen turned pale under the pressure of that powerful aura. She glanced at him worriedly, her heart filled with anxiety.

Jiang Yuan stood completely still. Faced with the powerful aura radiating from the Thunder Venerable, he showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he glanced indifferently at Feng Qing'er, then at the Thunder Venerable, and a smile curled his lips.

"Kneel and apologize to her? Is she worthy of that?"

Jiang Yuan's voice was not loud, but every word reached everyone present with perfect clarity.

Feng Qing'er went livid when she heard those words, wishing she could rush over and tear his mouth apart. The Thunder Venerable also froze for a moment, clearly not expecting Jiang Yuan to say something like that under his oppressive aura.

"What did you say?"

The Thunder Venerable's voice grew even colder, and the waves of Dou Qi rolling from him intensified. Yet Jiang Yuan remained utterly unconcerned. He simply took Dan Chen by the hand and prepared to walk around the Thunder Venerable and continue on his way.

"Move aside. I have things to do and no time to waste here with you."

With that, Jiang Yuan stepped forward, completely ignoring the Thunder Venerable blocking his path. Feng Qing'er and the few Junior Sisters stared, dumbfounded.

Has this guy gone mad? How dare he act so arrogantly in front of the Thunder Venerable?

By now, the Thunder Venerable's face was thunderous. This was the first time he had ever seen a young man dare speak to him like that.

"Fine. Very good. In all my years, I've never met a brat as ignorant of his own limits as you. Since you're so determined to die, I'll grant your wish!"

With that, the Thunder Venerable raised his hand. A mass of violent Dou Qi gathered in his palm, and he struck straight at Jiang Yuan.