Chapter 137 - Let’s Be Reasonable (2/2)

“Er….” At a loss for words, Lonemoon pushed the big tree beside him towards Xun Shu. “How about… we return the tree to you?”

Xun Shu’s expression grew even darker. Smiling coldly, he replied, “After I remove your hides, I’ll also return them to you!”

“…” Lonemoon was speechless before this unassailable logic.

However…

“All right, I admit this is indeed our fault. We’re not the kind of people who refuse to own up to our mistakes,” said Lonemoon gravely. Sighing deeply, he turned towards Xun Shu and bowed gallantly. “We’ll accept whatever punishment Young Emperor Xun wishes to mete.”

“Hmph! Then get ready to die.” Xun Shu raised the sword in his hand, preparing to attack.

“But… before you start, there’s something that has to be clarified,” said Lonemoon, stopping Xun Shu in his tracks.

“What is it?”

Stepping to the side, a solemn Lonemoon raised his hand and pointed behind him. “She’s the one who crushed the immortal sword, pulled up the tree and came up with the idea to escape. If you have a score to settle, please settle it with her! Thank you!”

With that, he retreated a few steps, revealing a stupefied Shen Ying.

Shen Ying: “…” Son of a b*tch!

Xun Shu’s immediately turned his wrath on the person in front of him. Twirling his sword, he rushed directly towards Shen Ying. “Good! I’ll take care of you first!”

Shen Ying cursed Lonemoon in her heart. Now she knew what was meant by when someone called their team mate a ‘God-class level traitor’!

A while later…

“Hai, I say… Comrade Gardener, there is nothing that cannot be discussed amicably. You see… the box you asked me to open was of poor quality, can you blame me for that?” Taking a deep breath, Shen Ying continued in a patient tone, “Then there is that tree. It was really a misunderstanding. There was a little communication delay between Father Niu and me. I hadn’t intended to pull it out. If it bothers you, I’ll replant it for you, ok?” We’re all reasonable people. I’m sure you can tell that we’re not bullies, right?”

Xun Shu’s mouth twitched. He gritted his teeth as if trying hard to suppress something within him. Finally, he managed to spit out a word, “… Right.”

“I’m glad we’ve come to an understanding.” Shen Ying nodded her head in satisfaction, “Then regarding the issue of the immortal sword…?”

“… Forget it.”

“The tree?”

“I’ll… plant it!”

“Good, you are really a decent man, an understanding emperor. See, there’s nothing that can’t be settled over a calm discussion.”

“I say…”

“Oh?”

“Can you remove your foot from my chest now?” So, her definition of ‘calm discussion’ meant ‘beat first, talk later’. God’s teeth! He really thought he was about to die just now. Who was this person? Her strength was really terrifying, he could not retaliate at all!”

“Oh…” Retracting her leg, Shen Ying looked down at the swollen-faced man lying on the ground. After some thought, she extended her hand and said, “Come, let me…”

“What more do you want!” Xun Shu cried out in terror, his face turning as white as a corpse. He backed away from her, as if afraid that her fists would rain down on him again.

Shen Ying: “…” I’m just trying to help you up, do you have to react so dramatically?

The two bystanders:”…”

“Ahem, that er…” Seeing the matter settled, Lonemoon pulled his mind back from the scene he had witnessed just now— the one-sided fighting match that was just a tad unfair to one of the participants. With a cough, he nudged Yi Qing and said, “I thought we’re supposed to look for a sword, where shall we start?” It was true that there was nothing that a beating or two couldn’t settle.

Yi Qing gazed up at the sky. Then stepping forwards, he said, “It’s already noon. According to Immortal Emperor Ge You, Yu Feng Immortal City is the safest when the midday Yang Qi is at its peak. So…” Turning back, Yi Qing looked grave as he swept his gaze over the group of immortals and asked, “Master, are you hungry? Why don’t we finish our lunch before setting off!”

Lonemoon: “…”

Xun Shu: “…”

What a marvellous chef!