Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 935: Junior Brother Fang, Thank You!

Chapter 935: Chapter 935: Junior Brother Fang, Thank You!

Hou Ziping’s eyes revealed a hint of hatred, which Fang Bai keenly captured, realizing there must be some grudge between Hou Ziping and Gao Shuxian.

Fang Bai said earnestly, "To be honest with Senior Brother Hou, I had a falling out with Gao Shuxian before entering Bitao Martial Academy. I want to know more about her, to better understand both her and myself... If it’s inconvenient for Senior Brother Hou to speak of it, then forget I asked. I’ll inquire with someone else."

Upon hearing what Fang Bai said, Hou Ziping let out a sigh of relief and spoke, "I thought Junior Brother Fang was friends with that woman Gao Shuxian, but it turns out she’s an enemy of yours too."

No longer concealing his hatred towards Gao Shuxian, he said angrily, "That woman Gao Shuxian is arrogant and haughty because of her talents; she looks down on anyone in Bitao Martial Academy weaker than herself and fawns over those stronger than her. Moreover, she is narrow-minded and malicious. Anyone who crosses her, she’ll find ways to strike back at them. There are no small number of disciples within Bitao Martial Academy who have suffered at her hands."

"It seems Senior Brother Hou has also suffered at her hands!"

Fang Bai said with a slight smile.

"It’s more than just suffering; I was nearly killed by that woman!"

Hou Ziping suddenly punched out, breaking a tree as thick as a bowl at the side of the mountain path, seemingly venting the anger in his heart.

Fang Bai asked, "Gao Shuxian is a disciple of the External Courtyard, and her strength is only at the beginner’s level of Heaven Level; how could she harm you, Senior Brother Hou?"

Hou Ziping said, "I originally didn’t have much to do with Gao Shuxian. During a training period, we happened to meet, and Gao Shuxian, knowing I was a disciple of the Inner Court, attempted to seduce me with her charms..."

His face turned red as he paused to take a deep breath and then continued, "Gao Shuxian is quite beautiful and is a disciple whom the Martial Academy’s higher-ups focus on cultivating. Many male disciples within the academy... including myself, were quite fond of her. After interacting with Gao Shuxian for a while, I was so bewitched by her that I foolishly agreed to a demand she made..."

"Gao Shuxian had a dispute with a disciple from the External Courtyard and asked me to teach him a lesson, promising to repay me with her body after the fact. My head was hot and I found that disciple from the External Courtyard, giving him a severe beating. But what I didn’t expect was that after I left, that disciple from the External Courtyard mysteriously died..."

He spoke with a deep sense of self-reproach, sighing lengthily before continuing, "I found out later from Gao Shuxian herself that after I injured the disciple from the External Courtyard, and his strength greatly diminished, she killed him while lurking in the shadows. She then threw his body into the mountains where it was devoured by Spirit Beasts. When I learned of this, enraged beyond measure, I gave her a severe slap."

"Because of that slap, Gao Shuxian harbored a grudge against me. She went to the Martial Academy’s director and framed me, claiming I was the one who killed that disciple from the External Courtyard. Fortunately, I had left immediately after injuring the disciple to go on a training expedition with several fellow disciples, so I had no opportunity to commit the murder, and thus was able to clear myself of suspicion."

"At that time, I reported to the Martial Academy’s director that Gao Shuxian was the real murderer, but she managed to bring along a group of fellow disciples to prove her innocence. Those fellow disciples, whatever enchantments Gao Shuxian used on them, all spoke out in her defense, resulting in her walking away scot-free, while I was reprimanded and punished for falsely accusing a fellow disciple."

"After that incident, Gao Shuxian arrogantly came to me, mocking and sarcastically threatening me to stay in line, or I’d end up like the deceased disciple from the External Courtyard. I knew she meant what she said and could do it too, so for the sake of my own life, I had no choice but to shrink back..."

"Ha, to think a disciple of the Inner Sect is actually afraid of a disciple from the External Courtyard—it’s laughable when said out loud! Junior Brother Fang, don’t you think I’m spineless?"

As Hou Ziping spoke, he continuously observed Fang Bai’s expression, having braced himself for contempt or disdain from Fang Bai, ready to endure Fang Bai’s ridicule. However, Fang Bai simply shook his head indifferently and said, "When you’re not as strong as your opponent, choosing to play it safe is the right thing to do. If you had tried to be brave back then, you might have lost your life."

"Junior Brother Fang, thank you!"

Hou Ziping’s eyes were somewhat moist as he gratefully said, "Even though I know you’re comforting me, I still feel very happy!"

Soon after, he began to worry for Fang Bai, frowning as he said, "That woman Gao Shuxian is very cunning and has a wide network of connections within the Martial Academy. Now that you’ve made an enemy of her, you must be very careful of her in the future!"

Fang Bai dismissed the concern, "When the soldiers arrive, block them, when the water comes, cover it with earth. If Gao Shuxian doesn’t come looking for me, so be it, but if she dares to come, I will certainly make her regret it!"

Hou Ziping thought Fang Bai was like a newborn calf not fearing the tiger, unaware of the extent of Gao Shuxian’s power behind her. He hurriedly advised, "Junior Brother Fang must not underestimate Gao Shuxian! Even though she isn’t as strong as you, she has many admirers and supporters in the Martial Academy, including menial servant disciples, External Courtyard disciples, Inner Court disciples, and even Core Disciples."

Fang Bai knew that the Core Disciples of the Bitao Martial Academy were merely at the Heaven Level High Rank realm, and he chuckled dismissively.

As the two of them walked and talked, they saw disciples of the Inner Court ahead, so they stopped discussing Gao Shuxian to prevent eavesdropping.

Hou Ziping accompanied Fang Bai, showing him around many places in the Inner Court. After making sure Fang Bai was familiar with the area, he planned to return.

They had not gone far back the same way, when they encountered several Bitao Martial Academy disciples coming toward them. The man and woman in the lead were walking shoulder to shoulder, chatting intimately, their lively conversation revealing their identities as disciples from the External Courtyard and Inner Court, respectively, by their attire.

"It’s her!"

The moment Hou Ziping saw that female disciple, his anger flared, and his face twisted with rage.

However, Fang Bai remained composed, his eyes slightly narrowed, watching as Gao Shuxian and her group approached.

Gao Shuxian was obviously very familiar with the Martial Artists beside her, frequently turning to talk to them and occasionally bursting into a charming "giggle."

Her laughter was like silver bells, causing her to tremble like a flower in the wind, making the Martial Artists around her eyes shine with greed.

The mountain path was narrow; if two people were to meet head-on, one of them had to step aside to make way.

Although Hou Ziping hated Gao Shuxian, he knew his place. He wasn’t afraid of Gao Shuxian, but of the Inner Sect disciple walking shoulder to shoulder with her. As they drew closer, embracing the principle that less trouble is better than more, he subconsciously thought of stepping aside.

"Junior Brother Fang, a step back opens up a whole wide world!"

Seeing Fang Bai standing in the middle of the mountain path without any intention of giving way, Hou Ziping felt anxious and whispered his advice.