Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 727 - 727 241 Different Treatment

Chapter 727: Chapter 241: Different Treatment Chapter 727: Chapter 241: Different Treatment Ximen Qianqiu was like a frost-bitten eggplant.

“Is this really worth being so depressed about?”

Beigong Wang said, “Can’t you just go home and make preparations? Among those of us with this level of cultivation and status, the number who have sustained fundamental injuries is not that great.”

“You don’t understand.”

Ximen Qianqiu looked at Beigong Wang, a slight feeling of shared misery in his eyes.

“Wait till you go in and find out.”

Dong Tiesong, hugging his knees, said indifferently, “The Ximen clan has offended the divine doctor. Although they are not refused treatment, the cost is definitely higher than normal. If the Ximen clan wants to heal, all costs start at four times the norm, but only the regular amount is recorded in the list.”

Everyone widened their eyes: “There’s such a clause? This…tsk tsk.”

“Who would have thought… the Ximen clan… is quite bold!”

“Tsk tsk…”

Only Beigong Wang didn’t join in the tsking, his face turning a deathly grey, a colour even worse than that of a dead person.

If this is the state of the Ximen clan, wouldn’t his own clan face even… worse targeting, even more severity?

“What kind of grudge is it, anyway?” Jiang Changhai was curious.

“I don’t know.”

Dong Tiesong set his face in sympathy: “According to Yan Yan… some juniors from the Ximen clan massacred an entire family of his friend, even attempting to kill relatives, friends, martial arts brothers… in a thorough attempt to sweep up all accounts… ”

“Such a thing happened!?”

“The problem is, these two old guys don’t even know what the inside story of this feud is, and they can’t figure out when it happened or who did it.”

“…”

“The coolest part is, the Ximen clan killed everyone else, but the divine doctor’s friend is still alive and currently on the run. As long as the parties involved are still alive, the conflict is naturally unresolved…”

“…”

Everyone was silent for a long while.

“It is undeniable that Ximen Qianqiu’s name is not on the Heavenly Judgment’s hit list, guaranteeing his chance for treatment. But the problem lies in the fact that…”

“When and how this grudge was formed, and who is the culprit, there is absolutely no clue.”

“The lack of clues proves the issue, it is clear that the management of the Ximen clan has been chaotic over the years, so many outrageous events happened, too many to keep track of.”

Dong Tiesong sneered, “Ximen Qianqiu is still lucky not to be on the list. As long as he can accumulate four times the resources, he still has a chance for treatment. But what about the other Cloud Top Martial Artists of the Ximen clan with fundamental injuries, there are about fourteen or fifteen. Out of these, nine are listed, there is no room for negotiation, they don’t even need to come…”

“Who caused the divine doctor to take offence in the first place? Who is this persecuted friend of his? Where are the roots of this problem? He didn’t have any idea at all, and didn’t even know how to resolve the issue.”

Jiang Changhai blurted out: “Why don’t you ask him!”

He woke up instantly after finishing his sentence.

Ask the divine doctor? How could the divine doctor tell him? Because his friend is still alive, right?

If he told them, wouldn’t the untreatable members of the Ximen clan retaliate?

Wouldn’t that be causing trouble for his friend?

The conflicts between them are ongoing and old, newly added to the list, revealing the target, how can it turn out well?

Ximen Qianqiu was filled with confusion and depression, he didn’t even know where the problem was, which was worse than Beigong Wang’s situation!

At least Beigong Wang knew the cause and handled the aftermath himself.

But what about him? He was utterly clueless.

“Just which little bastard caused such a major problem?”

Ximen Qianli was gnashing his teeth in anger, furious, but unable to vent his anger!

“Really can’t blame the divine doctor, in our Four Boundless Clans, there are indeed not a few on the list of Heavenly Judgment. It’s the family’s management that’s at fault, who else could be blamed?”

Beigong Wang sighed and said, “To tell you the truth, regardless of whether it’s four times or eight times, it’s a great favor that they are willing to help at all!”

“If everyone behaved properly as Elder Tiesong had, how could something like this have happened?”

“Isn’t your Beigong clan the same?”

Ximen Qianqiu asked sullenly: “Just now we were discussing the scandal of your clan, how can you have the face to criticize ours now? I’ll just keep my eyes open to see what kind of good end Beigong Wang ends up with, how much he’ll have to spend, and whether he will be given a chance to seek treatment!”

Beigong Wang simply said, “The Beigong clan has always had family rules, if anyone is listed on the Heavenly Judge’s hit list, the family will take care of it, either by purging the gates or redeeming the sins. There is no denying that I have been somewhat lax in recent times, my responsibility is undeniable too. But the time of such laxity has been only less than a hundred years. Once I return, I will suggest to the clan to reestablish the rules and not permit those who harm the group to exist!”

“Even if the blood ties are closest, if they do wrong, they must be dealt with!”

“Otherwise, if we let this continue, our endless clans of the four directions will eventually become completely rotten. Not only will we be replaced, but our names will also be smeared forever. There’s no room for chance.”

Beigong Wang let out a painful sigh, “It’s like a poisonous sore on the body. If it is not cut away early, it will inevitably deteriorate with time. The process of removing the sore may be painful, but it is the only way to survive.”

“Regardless of whether I can get the treatment this time, this is something that must be done.”

Ximen Qianqiu took a deep breath, his gaze revealing bewilderment.

He agreed with Beigong Wang’s approach, but his position in the Ximen Family was not comparable to Beigong Wang’s in the Beigong Family.

Though this was only one aspect, if he truly wanted to push for family reform, it might not be impossible to implement.

But the most significant problem now is… the current head of the Ximen Family, the former head, and many ancestral figures, are all on the Heavenly Judge’s kill list!

What can be done?

If he caused the death of his family head and numerous elders, there would be no need for the Ximen Family to decline gradually, they would be annihilated entirely!

In this situation, there is truly no conceivable solution!

Regardless of the risks ahead, Beigong Wang, without any hesitation, stepped forward.

Although he is fully aware that he might face similar treatment as Ximen Qianqiu, or even harsher, and could be rejected, he was determined to go in because this was the last lifeline.

But, once he entered, what he encountered was beyond his expectations.

Dong Xiaoyan was sitting there, smiling faintly, “Elder Beigong, we meet again.”

“Young master, I… am truly mortified.”

Beigong Wang exhaled and asked, “I wonder… am I eligible to register?”

“Register? Of course!”

Dong Xiaoyan widened her eyes in surprise, “Elder Beigong is not on the kill list, so why wouldn’t you be allowed to register? Why would you ask such an unusual question?”

Beigong Wang was stunned, “Unaware that the little princess and the Cat Emperor, alongside the Divine Physician…”

“Oh, you’re talking about that incident in the snow?”

Dong Xiaoyan spoke lightly, “That incident has passed. You handled it appropriately. But there’s something I should clarify – the Beigong Family has maintained its moral integrity for thousands of years, remaining steadfast in its original intent, a quality I admire. However, in recent years, the family’s behavior has become increasingly chaotic. Given this situation, if Elder Beigong wishes to register, the fee will be double the usual rate.”

“Just… just double?”

Beigong Wang looked stunned.

Five members of his family were still barely alive, struggling painfully in their beds.

With such a serious offense, it was just double the fee?

Dong Xiaoyan explained, “Not only do I think so, but the Divine Physician has already made his opinion clear. He said… ‘The Beigong Family, known for its strict discipline over the past million years, has rarely seen its members listed on the Heavenly Judgment since its inception. Even if occasionally a member was listed due to certain circumstances, they have always cleaned their reputation with personal exploits. As a family that has persisted for a million years in this manner, it’s commendable and the result of the unwavering efforts of the Beigong ancestors.’

“‘No family is without a rotten apple, no horse without a stain. Although there has been some decay in recent years, the Beigong Family can still be saved!’

“‘Hence, a small punishment as a big warning, double the consultation fee is enough. A small warning – if the Beigong Family can restore its family traditions and resume the noble sentiment of an everlasting family, it would be a fortunate event for the continent, for all mankind!’

Dong Xiaoyan smiled and continued, “The above are all the Divine Physician’s original words.”

Beigong Wang, a man of age, had tears suddenly welling up in his eyes, uncontrollable.

The one who spoke these words was the Divine Physician; the weight of these words was undoubtedly heavy!

Especially acknowledging that the unyielding persistence of countless soldiers of the Beigong family over the years was right and something all should respect and follow!

The affirmation was so valuable that it was beyond comparison!

The many years of perseverance of the Beigong family had ultimately paid off!

“Thank you, Divine Physician!”

Beigong Wang’s thoughts were as turbulent as a tide, the complex emotions almost too much to bear.

But when he spoke, it all boiled down to these four words.

Dong Xiaoyan listened seriously, replied with a beaming face, “Elder, there’s no need for formality. Let’s proceed with the registration. I will check the wares you brought; after all, it’s only double the consultation fee, which is about the cost of an additional person. As for any other donations, you can decide for yourself and there’s no need to go overboard.”

Beigong Wang was filled with emotion, “So many people from the Beigong family have been listed in recent years, even if it hasn’t led to our downfall, I still cannot escape my responsibility. Why keep all these things? It would be better to give them all to the Divine Physician, to create more opportunities for the people of this world. That could be a way for those listed from our family to slightly atone for their sins, to make some amends.”

“Please convey to the Divine Physician that once I return to the family, I will certainly push for a return to our family teachings and initiate a complete overhaul of the younger generation in the Beigong Family! Regardless of the cost, I will root out those who harm the collective!”

“No matter who it is, they will not be spared! Whoever opposes this, may they be struck down by Heaven! With this oath, may the Great Dao bear witness and Heaven and Earth vouch for it!”

With a loud rumble, thunder echoed across the snow-filled sky.

The sound of the Dao’s thunder rumbled, bearing witness to this venerable cultivator’s vow.