I Don't Listen! I Don't Listen! I Don't Listen!

[Quest Complete, Reward: Spirit +1]

"Report! (Report!) (Report!)"

As soon as the system prompt ended, Jiang Beiran's ears were immediately filled with the triple report from the Yu Family Three Sisters.

"You first," Jiang Beiran said, pointing to the Yu Shimei standing in the middle again.

Yu Guizhui pointed to the room and spread her arms in a gesture, saying, "Aren't inn rooms supposed to be this big? I've never seen a room like this before."

Jiang Beiran sighed inwardly after hearing this, then looked at the other two Yu Shimei and asked, "Is this the same problem for you?"

The two Yu Shimei immediately shook their heads.

So Jiang Beiran pointed to the Yu Shimei on the left and asked, "Then you ask first."

"Is this Senior Brother's method of punishment? But we didn't do anything wrong, did we?"

"And you?" Jiang Beiran looked at the last Yu Shimei.

"What if there's no dressing table in the room? Can we ask that waiter from before to bring one?"

Understanding the three sisters' confusion, Jiang Beiran nodded and said, "Let's go inside first. I'll give you a good lesson once we're in."

The group walked into the room, and Jiang Beiran closed the door. He then looked at the other five Shimei and asked, "From now on, you can all speak freely. There's no need to shout 'report' in advance. But before that, I'd like to take the liberty of asking, have any of you Shimei ever gone out alone?"

Liu Zijin answered first, "My father doesn't allow me to go out alone. When I usually go out, I have my elder brother accompany me. When my elder brother isn't around, I have Mister Lü accompany me."

"Who is Mister Lü?" Jiang Beiran asked curiously.

"He's my father's retainer, and he's very skilled."

"Okay, I understand." He then looked at the Yu Family Three Sisters, "What about you?"

"We usually go out in the carriage prepared by Steward Zhou. Accompanying us... there are about thirty to fifty people, all hired by my father."

Jiang Beiran really wanted to slap himself after hearing this. The reason he hadn't asked these questions at the sect before was that too much idle chat would affect his authority.

Now, after coming all this way, except for Fang Qiuyue, the other four Shimei had already adapted to obeying him. So now Jiang Beiran needed to understand what kind of pampered young ladies he was leading.

No wonder Protector Yu personally came to ask me to be the Iron Seal for these Shimei. This difficulty is too outrageous.

A group of pampered young ladies who had never been beaten by society, and each of them was stunningly beautiful. If it were another Iron Seal, they would probably be devoured by the "hungry wolves" below the mountain in minutes, leaving not even bones.

After the Yu Family Three Sisters finished answering, Jiang Beiran looked at Fang Qiuyue again, but the latter immediately snorted and turned her head away, looking as if she had nothing to say to him.

Jiang Beiran didn't care and looked at Liu Zijin again, asking, "Is it possible that your father sent any experts to lurk nearby to protect you?"

"It shouldn't be," Liu Zijin shook her head. "I didn't tell my father that I would be going down the mountain for trials today."

"We are too. Father doesn't know we're out for trials today," Yu Guishui next to her chimed in.

"Mm..." Jiang Beiran nodded. "So, what you're saying is, besides the time you're sent to the Returning Heart Sect, you have someone following you whenever you go out?"

"Yes." The four junior sisters nodded in unison.

'Good heavens! Protector Yu trusts me too much!'

Jiang Beiran mused that if anything happened to any of these five young ladies, the Returning Heart Sect would inevitably be held accountable. Although the Returning Heart Sect was powerful and not afraid, they had clearly stated the terms when accepting disciples. If parents worried about their children's safety, they shouldn't send them to the sect.

However, even with that said, if trouble truly arose, it would undoubtedly cause quite a stir. And Yu Manwen, as their master, would naturally not be able to escape responsibility and would likely be punished by the sect.

But since he had already taken them in, dwelling on these thoughts was useless. After getting the answers he needed, Jiang Beiran took out the Lotus Leaf Buns from his Universe Ring and placed them on the table, saying, "Let's eat the buns first."

The long-awaited Yu Family Three Sisters cheered simultaneously. As soon as Jiang Beiran unwrapped the buns, they stepped forward and picked out the Pea Buns they fancied.

Meanwhile, Liu Zijin on the other side took out a pink purse and asked, "Senior Brother, how much are these buns? I'll pay you."

Jiang Beiran was a little surprised. He hadn't expected this young lady to have such awareness. He waved his hand and said, "They're just a few buns. Senior Brother is treating you."

"Thank you, Senior Brother, then." Liu Zijin stepped forward and took a Pea Bun.

Seeing this, the Yu Family Three Sisters belatedly called out in unison, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

"You're welcome." Jiang Beiran then picked up a Pea Bun and took a bite.

'Mmm~ Soft and sweet, with a more special sweetness compared to bean paste. It seems like osmanthus was added too? A nice seasoning. I'll try it myself next time.'

The Yu Family Three Sisters beside him didn't have as many thoughts, just exclaiming "Delicious!" "Delicious!" "Delicious!"

Liu Zijin parted her delicate lips and took a small bite, her face immediately showing a look of pleasant surprise. She then looked at Fang Qiuyue and said, "Qiuyue, these are so good. You should try them quickly."

But Fang Qiuyue stubbornly turned her gaze away, muttering, "I'm not eating buns bought by this Cowardly Senior Brother."

"Qiuyue!" Liu Zijin tugged at Fang Qiuyue's sleeve and called out.

At this moment, Jiang Beiran, who had already finished his entire Pea Bun, spoke up, "Junior Sister Fang, acting righteously is indeed something our kind should do. But acting righteously isn't as simple as you drawing your sword to drive away those thugs."

"Hmph! Isn't acting righteously just drawing your sword to help when you see injustice?" Fang Qiuyue retorted, unconvinced.

"Then let me ask you, do you know why this happened? Whose subordinates are those three thugs? And after injuring or killing them on their turf, how would you retreat safely? Also..."

"You're just spouting nonsense! In reality, aren't you just afraid of trouble?! If I kill them, I'll take responsibility alone. Whatever happens afterward, just come after me, Fang Qiuyue!"

Jiang Beiran smiled slightly upon hearing this and continued, "Among cultivators, there are righteous individuals with a benevolent heart like you, Junior Sister Fang. But there are also no lack of wicked and treacherous individuals who bully commoners and act as henchmen for evil. If those thugs return with a Mystic Practitioner, or even a Mystic Master, seeking revenge, what will you do then?"

"I... I'll fight them with all I have!" As she said this, Fang Qiuyue's confidence was clearly wavering.

"Then have you considered that if you had investigated who the three thugs' master was before taking action, or perhaps this town's..."

"I don't want to hear it! I don't want to hear it! I don't want to hear it!" Fang Qiuyue covered her ears and shook her head vigorously.

Seeing this, Jiang Beiran could only shrug. He knew that Fang Qiuyue was actually beginning to understand, but she was too proud to admit it. Giving her some time to digest it slowly was the best course of action.