Chapter - 167 The Perfect Plan Was Just a Dream (8) (2/2)

His words were harsh and his countenance stern; he had unexpectedly showed the least bit of leniency toward Wei Bi and Wu Qingying. Listening to him, Zhang Wuji was frightened and anxious instead. Zhu Changling also asked Zhang Wuji how he came to the manor, how he came to wear a servant's attire, while at the same time he also called someone to fetch medicine and some paste to mend broken bones to treat Wei Bi and Zhang Wuji's injuries.

Zhu Jiuzhen knew her father was furious and so she did not dare to conceal anything. She told him how Zhang Wuji protected the little monkey, how he was attacked by the pack of dogs, and how she rescued him and took him to the manor.

The more Zhu Changling heard, the deeper his frown was; when his daughter finished her narration, he sternly said, ”Out of chivalry this Zhang Xiongdi protected the little monkey; that fact shows his heroism, yet you have unexpectedly treated him as a servant. If this matter is spread out later, the Jianghu warriors will all say that I, 'Jing Tian Yi Bi' [One Pen Shocking the Heavens] Zhu Changling, am a heartless, unjust disciple. You are raising these malicious dogs, I only knew that you love to play with them, and that's fine with me. Who would have thought that you dare to be reckless and use them to hurt others? If I don't kill you, this little girl, today, how can I, Zhu Changling still have a face to take part in the Wulin world?”

Realizing her father was really angry, Zhu Jiuzhen bent her knees and kowtowed on the ground. ”Father,” she said, ”Child will not dare anymore.”

Zhu Changling's rage continued, Wei Bi and Wu Qingying also kneeled down to beseech him. Zhang Wuji also opened his mouth, ”Laoye …”

Zhu Changling busily said, ”Xiao Xiongdi, how could you call me 'Laoye' [old/senior master]? I am only several years older than you are. At most you can call me 'Qian Bei' [senior/older generation], that would be enough.”

”Yes, yes, Zhu Qian Bei,” Zhang Wuji said, ”You cannot blame Miss over this matter; her actions were by no means intentional.”

”Look at that,” Zhu Changling said, ”A young boy like him is very broad-minded and loving; how can the three of you rise above that? Today is the New Year's Day, also Miss Wu is our guest, actually I should have not gotten angry, but this matter should not have happened at all. It was an act of cowardice, the act of the lowly characters of the 'black way', how could someone from the 'chivalrous way' like us do such thing? Since Xiao Xiongdi has interceded for you, you can all rise.”

Swallowing their shame, Wei Bi and the others, three people, stood up. Zhu Changling turned toward the servant who feeds the dogs and shouted, ”Where are those malicious dogs? Take them here.” The servant complied and took the dogs out.

Zhu Jiuzhen saw the dark expression on her father's face and wondered what he was about to do. ”Father,” she called in low voice.

With a cold laugh Zhu Changling said, ”You raised these dogs to harm others. All right, tell them to bite me.”

Zhu Jiuzhen cried. ”Father,” she was sobbing, ”Daughter realizes her mistake.”