Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 807 - 807 274 Oath

Chapter 807: Chapter 274 Oath Chapter 807: Chapter 274 Oath Ximen Huaide was scared out of his wits.

Because, this Lu Yitian…

This position.

This submissiveness.

This tone of voice…

This…

What the hell… master?

What the heck… where is the connection?

Is this still the Thunder Blade Guest Lu Yitian?

Damn…

Actually, it wasn’t just him, the other members of the Ximen family were also stunned by this scene.

The situation they were witnessing was just too horrifying.

Each and every one here was a Heavenly Level expert. Even within their own families, such experts wouldn’t grovel so obsequiously to the family head, right?!

No, this was not just mere submissiveness.

This was clearly… the utmost kowtowing and groveling!

Although the cultivation of Lu Yitian and the others was not yet comparable to his, but then…

So, who is the person inside that room who deserves such treatment from these high-level martial artists?

They only heard an old voice from inside the room say, “You come to me for such trivial matters, what’s the use of having you?!”

It was just such a simple sentence, yet those dozen or so men started shivering violently all at once.

“Yes, yes, we are… foolish and can’t think of… a solution…”

Lu Yitian’s teeth were chattering, his body trembling like a sieve.

And this condition made the hearts of everyone in the Ximen family sink, a chill creeping from their throat all the way down to their toes.

Shit, I’ve never encountered anything so horrifying in my entire life!

“Elder! Elder! This is a misunderstanding!” Ximen Huaide struggled and screamed hoarsely.

But the voice paid him no heed, merely saying indifferently to Lu Yitian and the others, “A bunch of senseless fools dared to step on my doorstep and wreck my house! Even the Nine Colors Supreme doesn’t have the audacity to do this! It’s simply outrageous! I don’t care about their backgrounds, I just want one thing.”

“Please show us the way, Master!”

Everyone held their breath in anticipation.

“Don’t let them die too easily! As for the rest… see to it yourselves.”

The old voice said indifferently, “You’ve been relatively well-behaved these days, so today can be considered an opportunity for you to relax.”

Upon hearing this, Ximen Huaide’s eyes rolled back, and he fainted spectacularly.

It’s over!

Even the Nine Colors Supreme doesn’t have such audacity — is this something that a person would say?

The one who could utter such words had either been killed early on, or, could kill anyone!

The faces of the others were also struck by thunder, showing an ash-gray hue of despair.

Soon, they saw a group of vicious-looking fellows walking over, sneering.

“Finally, I can have some fun today. These days have really suffocated me…”

…

The early morning had arrived in the blink of an eye, as Ximen Qianqiu awoke from a daze, not knowing how long he had been sitting there. He was just reflecting on his past life.

After reminiscing about bygone days, he could only sigh endlessly.

He remembered that time when his son caused trouble outside, ending up on the hit list of the Heavenly Judge and was dragged back to the family by himself. He had directly broken both of his legs and forced him to recite the family rules over and over again, pushing him to swear a venomous oath to reform and never commit offenses again.

He also remembered that poisonous oath his eldest son had taken.

“Henceforth, I will turn over a new leaf, become a new person, be kind, and be good! If I break this vow, let the heavens punish me with a humiliating death!”

At that time, Ximen Qianqiu was furious and scolded, “What do you mean by a humiliating death? Such vague terms, what kind of oath is that?!”

As a result, Ximen Huaide swore, “…If I break this oath, I will endure endless suffering and be subjected to infinite humiliation, dying from forcible indignity!”

When Ximen Qianqiu heard this vow back then, he felt chilled to the bone. He truly thought the oath was too malicious, beyond words.

He then judged that his son was truly remorseful, so he let him go.

But reflecting on it now, he couldn’t help but smile wryly.

This was clearly a nonsense rationale. How would a man be forcibly defiled to death by another man?

At that time, that boy was playing mind games with him, tricking both him and the heavens!

“When my cultivation has recovered, and I return, I’ll have the energy to deal with your antics. If you don’t improve by then, I would rather lock you up in the family for half of your remaining life!”

Ximen Qianqiu made up his mind silently.

At this moment, there was a sudden strange noise at the door, and it was Doctor Feng who pushed the door and walked in.

Upon seeing Ximen Qianqiu, Feng Yin was taken aback for a moment. He had not expected that the elderly man would have been sitting here all night without even lighting a lamp.

“Why do you trouble yourself so, Elder?”

Feng Yin couldn’t help saying.

“In this life, I have acted with a clear conscience, but I cannot absolve myself from the wrongdoing of my son. I have contemplated the whole night in this precious place about how to discipline him.”

Ximen Qianqiu sighed, “I have embarrassed myself in front of Doctor Feng.”

Feng Yin’s gaze flickered for a moment as he spoke softly, “The sins they have committed will have their own retribution; there is no need for you to blame yourself so.”

“But after all, I am their father. If a child is not taught, the fault lies with the parent. It’s not just a matter of talk.”

Ximen Qianqiu gave a wry smile.

“Others may shirk their responsibilities, but I, alone, cannot evade mine no matter what I say.”

Feng Yin remained silent then slowly extended three pills.

“These three pills, if you take two of them, should restore your old vigor and bring you back to your prime.”

Ximen Qianqiu was stunned, “Two pills are already enough, why are there three?”

“As for this third one… consider it an extra gift for you, to be kept for a rainy day. I believe you are aware of the drawbacks of this miracle pill; it must be preserved with the coldest of ice to maintain its potency. In times of crisis, it might prove useful.”

Feng Yin said softly, “If you feel you don’t deserve this, consider it… a small compensation for the fourfold consultation fee. You have been upright and chivalrous for many years; such reward is only right and fair, for justice resides in the hearts of people.”

Ximen Qianqiu said excitedly, “Thank you, Doctor Feng!”

He carefully stored the third pill away, feeling that all the years he had spent upholding justice were truly worth it!

But following that was the shame he felt from his son’s behavior, which was even more profound.

“Well, if you have no objections, take them here,” Feng Yin said.

“All right.”

“In that case, I won’t disturb you while you take your medicine. After you have recovered, you can leave on your own.”

Feng Yin smiled, exited through the door amidst Ximen Qianqiu’s profuse thanks, and when he stepped into the snow, he finally let out a sigh.

“Right and wrong, merits and faults, need not be so clearly distinguished, but… how can one truly not make the distinction?”

Was that extra pill really, as Feng Yin said, a compensation for being chivalrous? A payback for fourfold the consultation fee?

Justice resides in the hearts of people?

Feng Yin chuckled bitterly to himself and quickly disappeared into the snow.

…

When Ximen Qianqiu came out to meet his brother Ximen Qianli, the two brothers were overjoyed.

Even though they had complete confidence in Doctor Feng’s unfailing treatments, Ximen Qianli still harbored a sliver of doubt in his heart.

After all, the doctor… had reservations against the Ximen family.

It wasn’t until he saw his brother, full of life, vitality and ruddy complexion, that he finally eased the worry he had been holding in his heart.

The feeling of strength and youthful vigor, long absent, almost brought Ximen Qianli to tears.

Ever since his brother was injured, he had been living in a twilight state for years. No matter how spirited he seemed, the underlying despair had always been felt by those around him.

But today… it was different!

Absolutely different!

The spirit and radiance seemed to overflow from his bones, spilling out without stopping!

“Brother… Are you well??”

Ximen Qianli approached, looking at Ximen Qianqiu with excitement, asking the question he already knew the answer to, yet still asking reflexively.

“Well! Completely well!”

Ximen Qianqiu’s eyes also reddened as he patted Ximen Qianli’s shoulders heavily: “You’ve worked hard these past years. From now on, I’ll take on the family matters.”

Ximen Qianli’s eyes immediately reddened, and he felt like he was a child again.

No matter what trouble he got into or who he offended, there was always a voice in his ear saying, “What’s there to be afraid of, your brother is here to take care of you.”

That incomparable sense of security and reliance had returned!

“Good, good, good.”

Ximen Qianli replied softly with a thick nasal voice, nodding vigorously.

“Let’s go home!”

“Home!”

Ximen Qianli followed behind Ximen Qianqiu, complaining as they walked, “Brother, those little bastards of yours are beyond redemption if left undisciplined, almost inhuman! For the tiniest benefits, they’d disregard kinship. When we get back, they must be severely punished!”

“Hmm.”

Ximen Qianqiu said, “I know. It’s a fortunate turn of fate that I have recovered. I must rectify our family’s ways. Otherwise, how can we live up to our ancestors’ legacy? If we continue to allow those beasts to act recklessly, it will only bring shame to our forebears and we will not be able to rest.”

“Yes, yes, yes!” Ximen Qianli agreed readily.

“When we return, regardless of whether they repent or not, each one will be confined for ten years to start.”

Ximen Qianqiu’s eyes showed determination, “If they still do not repent, better to confine them for life than to let them bring disaster upon the world!”

Ximen Qianli was startled, “Confinement for life? Brother, isn’t that too harsh? They are your own sons. Huai Dao has just left us, and if you confine them…”

“Confinement isn’t the same as imprisonment. It just means they’re not allowed to leave the house. Our Ximen family owns a vast land, how could that smother them? But to let them run wild… Look at what happened to Huai Dao… ah.”

Ximen Qianqiu sighed deeply, “They have made too many enemies in the jianghu. Despite being restrained on this trip out compared to before, wasn’t he still killed right under our noses…”

“I’d rather confine them for life than see them killed, better than having to bury my own children. Last night’s conversation with Doctor Feng made me reflect more on the karma of this world, it’s not that it won’t be repaid, it’s just a matter of time.”

Ximen Qianli was silent.

Just let out a deep sigh.