The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits
Chapter 514 - 518 Beast Taming Queen (8)

Chapter 514: Chapter 518 Beast Taming Queen (8)

"Senior Brother An, what’s going on? Did you make a mistake? Why hasn’t my allowance for this month been delivered to me?"

Although Xue Xu called him Senior Brother and appeared indifferent, his disdain was clear for all to see as if he feared others wouldn’t notice.

The steward Senior Brother lowered his eyelids with a smile that was not quite a smile and laughed, "Could it be that you’ve made a mistake, Junior Brother? Your allowance for this month was sent to you a few days ago by a junior Disciple, with your signature for receipt."

Xue Xu paid no attention to the steward Senior Brother’s denial; instead, he immediately noticed the other’s attitude, which was no longer as warm and cordial as before.

His indifferent demeanor, his unhesitating movements while holding a pen after seeing him.

His casual response carried an inexplicable hint of mockery.

It was worlds apart from the bowing and scraping attitude he had previously shown towards Xue Xu.

Xue Xu, who was accustomed to being flattered, couldn’t accept the steward Senior Brother’s attitude and burst out, "Senior Brother, are you deliberately toying with me? You know full well what I’m referring to is not the regular allowance."

Every Inner Sect Disciple received a monthly allowance from the sect.

This allowance might be rich enough for Outer Disciples, but for Xue Xu and the others, it was hardly noteworthy—dispensable, even.

These proud sons of the sect, how could they be lacking such trivial things?

At this point, the steward Senior Brother seemed willing to set aside his work and looked up, changing his tone entirely.

He spoke with a severe and commanding voice, raising his volume, "Junior Brother, one must not speak recklessly."

"Everyone in the sect knows that I am the fairest, and I have never embezzled anything from the Disciples."

"With your baseless accusations, you’re ruining my reputation, and I cannot let that slide. Now come with me to the Master, and let’s clarify the matter. Otherwise, the people who don’t know the truth might really think I’ve pocketed the Disciples’ belongings."

The steward Senior Brother reacted to Xue Xu’s words as if he didn’t understand the implication, twisting the conversation at every turn.

The back-and-forth even escalated to the sensitive issue of Xue Xu questioning the sect and the Sect Leader.

If Xue Xu didn’t realize by now that the man was deliberately making things difficult for him, then his brain was worthless.

Seeing more and more Disciples gathering around, either openly or covertly, Xue Xu’s face reddened with anger as he warned with a flick of his sleeves, "I’ll say it one more time, I’m talking about the monthly supplement given by the sect to core Disciples, which I haven’t received..."

Xue Xu was quite angry, but he wasn’t a person prone to eloquence, and he especially disliked arguing.

At this time, he couldn’t help but think fondly of Xue Jian.

In the past, for such matters, there was no need for him to speak up; Xue Jian would solve everything for him.

On the other hand, when Xue Jian was involved in heated arguments, he would gracefully explain to the other party not to take offense at Xue Jian, as the spoiled young lady had a difficult temperament.

Of course, those who dared to argue with Xue Jian also had high status.

Despite Xue Xu’s approach, they never acknowledged his goodwill.

To anyone with clear sight, Xue Xu’s motives were obvious, except to the foolish Xue Jian and her parents, who doted on their daughter to the point of folly and were willing to indulge Xue Xu.

"You... you..."

After having enough of Xue Xu’s embarrassing display, the steward Senior Brother patted the back of his own head, pretending to be vexed, "Ah, it’s my bad, I got confused between the allowance and the supplement."

"Junior Brother Xue Xu might not know, but the monthly supplement issued to you by the sect is not actually from the sect’s public funds but rather an extra stipend provided by your respective Masters."

The Sect Brother looked at Xue Xu, whose face was ashen, and kindly asked, "Perhaps your Master hasn’t mentioned this to you... Starting from next month, you no longer need to collect this part of the supplement from the Inner Chamber. It will be directly given to you by your Masters."

"This month, however, it’s supposed to be as usual, but your Master hasn’t sent over the supplement..."

Xue Xu immediately responded, "That’s impossible..."

With Xue Jian around, even if his Master and Master were slightly dissatisfied with him, they wouldn’t do something so excessive.

But at the same time, he knew the words of the steward Senior Brother must be true.

In front of so many people, he dared not bluff to such an extent.

Usually, this steward Senior Brother was very adept at seeing which way the wind blew. His attitude today indeed aroused suspicion, and there must have been something he wasn’t aware of.

Thinking over and over, the only thing Xue Xu could conclude was that Xue Jian must have caused some trouble again.

Then, to favor Xue Jian, his Master showed him such disdain, directly cutting off his resources for cultivation every month.

Did they think such measures would make him yield? It would only intensify his resentment towards Xue Jian.

Why were other women like Mei Gui so different from Xue Jian?

Recalling the comfort he had intended to give to Mei Gui, Xue Xu, despite his impatience, still decided to go look for Xue Jian.

To this day, he suddenly realized that since his return from the forest trial, Xue Jian had seemed to stop pestering him altogether.

Was she playing hard to get? She had indeed matured.

Xue Xu curled his lips in displeasure, frowning.

But in truth, Xue Jian was genuinely indifferent to her betrothed. As the daughter of an Inner Sect elder, avoiding someone was too easy for her.

Xue Xu looked all around but couldn’t find Xue Jian, which only added to his irritation.

Those favored by affection are always fearless.

Although Xue Xu was proud, he was always polite and amiable towards his peers with equal status, but toward his little Junior Sister and fiancee, Xue Jian, his attitude was atrocious.

Before he could vent his dissatisfaction with Xue Jian, he was called to the Council Hall by the eldest Senior Brother under the Sect Leader.

In the Council Hall, his long-sought fiancee was also present.

The Sect Leader sat at the head, with his Master and Master seated to the right of the Master, and several influential elders of the sect, along with their important core Disciples, were bystanding as observers.

As soon as he appeared, so many eyes focused on him alone, one can imagine the pressure he felt.

Xue Xu couldn’t help feeling a great deal of nervousness, his palms sweating, his eyes questioningly looking towards Xue Jian, hoping to get some hint from his fiancee.

But Xue Jian just kept her head down, playing with the freshly applied color on her nails, pretending not to see that anxious and tense gaze.

Xue Xu swallowed, and, having no choice, stepped forward. Before he could ask, Uncle Xue, who had always been expressionless, couldn’t help announcing in a deep and serious tone, "Effective immediately, the engagement between you and my daughter Xue Jian is hereby annulled."