Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1803: Chapter 914: Misunderstandings Resolved! Midnight Delivery of the Letter (2)

At this moment, Tantai Bingyu turned to the girl still glaring at Yun Gucheng, a apologetic smile on his face as he deeply bowed to her.

"Miss, earlier I was anxious to recover the losses and did not investigate thoroughly before wrongfully accusing you, causing you to be frightened and wrongly blamed. It was truly my fault.

Here, Bingyu solemnly apologizes to Miss! For all the losses and disturbances caused to you by this matter, our Ten Thousand Treasures Hall is willing to compensate tenfold, just asking for your forgiveness."

His attitude was sincere and his manners impeccable, so much so that no fault could be found.

However, the girl was still visibly upset. She turned her head, her eyes slightly red, and spoke with a hint of tears.

"Your Ten Thousand Treasures Hall thinks it’s so great, huh? Just because you have power, you think you can falsely accuse someone out of thin air? If it... if it weren’t for the fact that I have some ability to protect myself, wouldn’t I have been harmed by that your so-called Soul Capturing Technique? You think an apology and compensation are enough? Who knows if you’re just coming out now with fake apologies because the situation blew up?"

Her sharp words made Tantai Bingyu, usually eloquent and smooth, momentarily speechless, a hint of embarrassment appearing on his face.

He was indeed in the wrong. In the urgency of the situation, his approach, though aligning with the principle of prioritizing family interests, was indeed too rough and unjust for the wronged individual.

Seeing her brother in a tough spot, Tantai Xueling sighed gently and walked forward slowly.

She approached the girl, not bowing like Tantai Bingyu, but merely looked at her with calm, cold eyes, her voice cold yet carrying a convincing sincerity.

"Miss, my brother acted improperly before, and I apologize on his behalf."

She nodded slightly.

"Though Ten Thousand Treasures Hall seems powerful, it is precisely because of this that we must tread carefully and value our reputation. My brother has realized his mistake and is by no means pretending. It’s understandable for you to be upset.

I just hope that the fact no irreversible harm was done will allow you to give him, and Ten Thousand Treasures Hall, a chance to make amends. Should you have any remaining demands, so long as they are reasonable, I, Tantai Xueling, promise to fulfill them."

Tantai Xueling’s temperament was cold and aloof, but at this moment, her lowered stance and sincere words made her easier to accept than Tantai Bingyu’s perfect manners.

The girl looked into Tantai Xueling’s clear and earnest eyes, then at the embarrassed Tantai Bingyu and the just-arrived Gu Sheng and others, and seemed to let go of some of her grievance and anger.

She sniffed, her voice somewhat smaller and slightly awkward.

"I... I didn’t mean to make things difficult for you.

It was just such a big scare and grievance, I was just so frustrated... And, I wasn’t deliberately glaring at him, it’s just... just couldn’t help it!"

Seeing Su Youwei’s attitude softening, a subtle yet genuine gentle smile appeared on Tantai Xueling’s cold face as she softly said.

"It’s great that you think that way. My brother, although his cultivation is decent, is truly clumsy with words and particularly lacking when dealing with ladies. If he was impolite earlier, I apologize on his behalf."

She said this with a slight teasing glance at the somewhat embarrassed Tantai Bingyu, continuing to speak to Su Youwei.

"If you’re still upset, how about this? Xuefei and I can help you teach him a lesson. We’ll guarantee it’ll only touch the skin, not the bones."

Her words, tinged with joking, instantly eased the remaining awkward atmosphere. Su Youwei, imagining Tantai Bingyu, such a genteel young man, being chased and beaten by two sisters, couldn’t help but burst into laughter, with much of her recent grievances and tension dissipating significantly.

"Xueli! You..."

Tantai Bingyu, hearing his sister "slander" him and threaten to beat him up, immediately opened his mouth, somewhat dissatisfied, ready to argue.

However, before he could finish his words, Tantai Xuefei next to him stepped unceremoniously on his foot, with enough force that Tantai Bingyu inhaled sharply, swallowing back what he was about to say and could only glare helplessly at his unruly cousin.

Feeling wronged, Tantai Bingyu turned to Gu Sheng, complaining in a low voice.

"Gu, look at them... who bullies their brother by ganging up with outsiders like this?"

Watching the interaction among the siblings, Gu Sheng’s eyes flashed with a hint of amusement. Yet his face remained serious as he spoke calmly.

"Bingyu, I think Xueling and Miss Xuefei are right. You mishandled the situation at first, so some ’lessons’ are deserved."

Hearing this, Tantai Bingyu was momentarily speechless. He could only shake his head and smile bitterly, saying no more.

By now, Tantai Xueling’s conversation with Su Youwei had deepened somewhat.

From Su Youwei’s intermittent narration, everyone learned that she came from an ancient city on the border between Central Province and the Northern Territory. Her family had met with misfortune and was destroyed. She had been hunted by enemies and ended up here by chance. She hadn’t expected to get caught up in the turmoil of Yun Gucheng stealing the Token shortly after arriving at Tianyuan Emperor City, unjustly suffering imprisonment and fright.

At this point, Su Youwei couldn’t help but glare at Yun Gucheng, complaining.

"It’s all his fault! If he hadn’t stolen the thing, how would I have gotten involved in this!"

Yun Gucheng, who had been silent with his head down, lifted his head with a face of guilt. In a hoarse yet clear voice, he spoke towards Su Youwei.

"Miss Su, this indeed started because of me, causing you this unexpected disaster. Yun... is truly unworthy, and here, I solemnly apologize to you."

He bowed deeply.

Though his apology seemed emotionless and somewhat stiff, he continued.

"I’m willing to serve the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall for ten years to atone. For my sister Yun Meng to have a sliver of hope for survival, not to mention an apology; even if it means paying more, I find it worthwhile."

His resolute words and concern for his sister silenced Su Youwei, who initially intended to complain a bit more. She could only purse her lips, quietly saying.

"Fine, fine, I’m a generous person, I won’t hold it against you..."

Gu Sheng spoke up timely, addressing Yun Gucheng.

"Brother Yun, don’t worry. As for your sister, since I’ve promised to help, I shall do my best."

He then turned to Su Youwei, his tone calm.

"Miss Su, you’ve been startled this time, you need to rest well.

If you have no place to stay these days, you might as well stay with my two disciples Gu Yuanyuan and Qidiao Yaoyao, so you can watch over each other."

As he spoke, he secretly transmitted a message to Qidiao Yaoyao standing a bit further away.

"Yaoyao, discreetly keep an eye on Miss Su. If she does anything unusual or secretly contacts the outside world, inform me immediately."

Qidiao Yaoyao’s ear twitched slightly. Her face remained expressionless, but she gave an imperceptible nod.

Tantai Bingyu, seeing this incident finally resolved, sighed in relief and quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Alright, alright, now that the misunderstanding is cleared up, it’s getting late. Everyone should rest early."

He promptly instructed the steward beside him to arrange fine guest rooms for Su Youwei and Gu Sheng’s two disciples.

Taking advantage of the distraction as everyone prepared to leave, Gu Sheng quietly transmitted a message to Tantai Xuefei, who was about to slip away.

"Xuefei, come to my room at midnight tonight."

Tantai Xuefei, who was about to turn around, suddenly stiffened, her footsteps halting.

She turned abruptly to look at Gu Sheng, her beautiful eyes wide open, and her delicate face rapidly flushed, visible like a ripe cherry.

"You... you..."

Her mouth opened, but due to shock and embarrassment, she could not utter a complete sentence, her heart pounding like a startled deer.

What... what does he mean by this? Late at night, a man and a woman alone... Could he...

Thousands of chaotic thoughts flashed through her mind, and Tantai Xuefei only felt her face getting hotter, her heart in turmoil.

She stole a glance at her sister, Tantai Xueling, who seemed oblivious, feeling a sudden sense of guilt.