The patrol captain's eyes narrowed as he saw Chaoyang Zi. Just as he was about to greet him, Chaoyang Zi stopped him with a look. Upon seeing the woman with his own sect, the patrol captain understood. The rumors were true, Young Master Yang's broken engagement was because of a devoted woman who had cleaved a mountain in anger. It seemed this was that woman.
"This is an internal family dispute. I ask that the Chaotian Immortal Sect not interfere. As for compensation, here is a bag of spirit stones. Take it. Once my guards have dealt with the traitors in the clan, I will personally apologize to the Sect Master of Chaotian Sect." Ji Qianqian, seeing that Ji Wuye and Ji Chenmu were at the end of their strength, was unwilling to let them go so easily.
The shopkeeper's expression changed drastically. He was angry but dared not speak. He hadn't expected this fairy to be so arrogant, daring to cause trouble even with the sect's patrol team present.
"Esteemed Fairy, I don't care what matters you are handling, that is your private affair. Please do not engage in a brawl within our sect. If you do not heed my advice, I will have to take you all away and detain you." The patrol captain, seeing that his young master showed no intention of intervening, spoke sternly to Ji Qianqian.
"Presumptuous! I am the fourth daughter of the Ji family. How dare a mere guard speak to me like this? I will report you to your Sect Master's wife. My mother and your Madam Zhu are close friends. If you are not afraid of your lady wife holding you accountable, then quickly withdraw!" Ji Qianqian flicked her sleeve, her tone arrogant and condescending as she looked at the patrol captain.
The patrol captain's expression remained indifferent. He glanced at Young Master Yang, seeing that he seemed not to have heard her words. A thought stirred in his mind. A few days ago, he heard that the Sect Master's wife had fallen into a coma, and several people from various halls of the sect had been removed. Those who were reportedly promoted by the Sect Master's wife. It seemed the rumors were true, Madam Zhu's authority had been diminished.
"Fourth Miss Ji, my Sect Master's wife is currently in seclusion and likely has no time to receive friends or your mother. You are a guest of the Chaotian Immortal Sect, so you should behave as a guest. Otherwise, if you are too arrogant, you might get a sack placed over your head."
"You! How dare you speak to me like that! Very well, I shall not bother with you for now, but I must take these two traitors of the clan with me." Saying this, she waved her hand, and five guards placed their swords at Ji Wuye and Ji Chenmu's throats.
Ji Wuye and Ji Chenmu were both seriously injured, their clothes stained with blood. They had underestimated the strength of Ji Qianqian's guards. Ji Wuye was usually a cautious and life-valuing person, but upon hearing the truth of his sister's disappearance, he had lost his senses in his anger.
The patrol captain could do nothing about this. This was indeed their clan's internal affair. He recognized these two as the unfavored illegitimate sons of the Ji family. Why would they be fighting with the rumored fourth daughter of the Ji family? Seeing their serious injuries, he wanted to find an excuse to let them leave... Just then, he heard a pleasant female voice.
"What? I, the wronged party, haven't even spoken yet, and Miss Ji has already made a judgment?" Ju Xun's voice rang out, clear and cold.
"What? You—you—you can speak? How can you, this fool, speak?" Ji Qianqian stuttered in shock upon hearing Ju Xun's voice.
*Slap!* Ji Qianqian's cheek was slapped. She was struck so hard that her head turned to the side, blood oozing from the corner of her mouth. Ji Qianqian cupped her cheek, her expression one of disbelief. Who had hit her? She only saw a blur of movement, not seeing anyone clearly. Meanwhile, the foolish Ji sat there calmly.
"I detest it most when people point fingers at me. If there is a next time, your hand will be gone." Ju Xun spun the small teacup on her fingertip, her tone casual. With a flick of her finger, the swords at Ji Wuye and Ji Chenmu's throats fell. They seized the opportunity to break free.
Everyone present felt a chill. None of them had seen how she had acted. Ji Wuye was shocked but inexplicably proud. This was his sister; if she weren't foolish, she would be this unrestrained and arrogant. Ji Chenmu was also greatly shocked by what Sister Ji had said, implying that she was the one who slapped her. He glanced at his brother beside him and helplessly shook his head. For this devoted brother, his sister was perfect in every way!
From the moment Ji Wuye recognized Ji the fool, Ji Qianqian had not cared. She was just a beautiful fool. Before, she had been focused on the wet nurse and hadn't heard her speak. She had only thought that Ji the fool was lucky to have been rescued from the sea. However, the slap and the words spoken moments ago, along with the displayed strength, made her panic.
Her fiancé had been infatuated with her even before she became foolish. Now, could it be...? No, she would absolutely not allow such a thing to happen. At this moment, all reason was gone. Her gaze towards Ji the fool was filled with venom. She wanted to kill her now!
"Guard Ji, attack! Take down this slut impersonating the ninth daughter of the Ji family!" Ji Qianqian's eyes were wild.
The guards lunged without hesitation. Five sharp sword tips aimed directly at their faces.
"Sister, be careful!" Ji Wuye, disregarding his own injuries, lunged forward to shield Ju Xun. Ju Xun looked at the blood-soaked man and, without hesitation, shielded herself behind him. She was somewhat taken aback. She had just slapped Ji Qianqian; she should have known her strength. Yet, he still unhesitatingly stood in front of her.
Chaoyang Zi angrily grabbed Ji Wuye and, with a swift movement, engaged the five guards in combat. Seeing that his young master had intervened, the patrol captain and his men couldn't stand idly by and also charged forward.
Chaoyang Zi was very displeased. How could his own Divine Venerable be protected by outsiders, and such weak ones at that!
Ji Qianqian watched this scene, her eyes wide with disbelief. As expected, this damned Ji Jiu had a naturally seductive aura. When she was foolish, she had a doting brother, and now she even had a handsome stranger protecting her!
"What is the meaning of this, Chaotian Immortal Sect? Why are you interfering in my clan's internal affairs? You clearly do not put our Ji family in your eyes." Ji Qianqian shouted furiously as she saw the patrol captain join the fight!
Finally, after Chaoyang Zi sent a Ji family guard flying, the entire tea house collapsed with a roar. The sound of fighting also attracted more people, including Ji Qianqian's cousin.
Ju Xun had already set up a barrier. Only the spot where they stood remained intact within the collapsed tea house. Ji Qianqian flew out of the ruins in a disheveled state, landing on the street. The once bustling shops had all closed their doors. This was no joke; anyone daring to cause trouble on this street within the sect was likely courting death, and it wouldn't be good to be caught in the crossfire. Was it easy to run a small business these days? Seeing the shopkeeper's constipated face, people who dared to overturn his tea house were not to be trifled with. They all hid in the shadows to watch the excitement.
"Cousin? Why do you look like this?" Ji Qianqian felt an arm grasp her, and a familiar voice reached her ears.
"Cousin, why are you here? Please help me, I'm being bullied?" Ji Qianqian's face instantly filled with grievance upon seeing her cousin.
"What? Someone dared to bully you? I will make them die without a burial place!" The man's sinister expression revealed his cruelty! Seeing the Ji family guards gradually losing the upper hand, he immediately waved his hand, and the guards beside him instantly rushed into the fray.
Ji Wuye's heart tightened upon hearing the man's voice. It was the same voice as the man in the sound-recording stone. He knew this was the true culprit who had harmed his sister. He summoned his flying sword from a distance and, with murderous intent, lunged at the man.
"Scoundrel, die~~"