"Doing nothing. We're just defending our own rights," someone said.
"We came to Misty Rain Tower for trials and to learn. Our families have also made many offerings to Misty Rain Tower for this spiritual power trial. We didn't come here to endure such humiliation."
"If strength is the only thing that matters and those with strength can bully others at will, then why are the leaders of the four great families so humble and respected by everyone in the East Ze Great Wilderness?"
"The less capable a person is, the more they hope to prove themselves by bullying others. Some even don't let go of a five - year - old child. Don't they ever think that a five - year - old with such achievements will one day become someone they can't afford to offend? By then, can't she just step on them to rise up?"
"Steward Meng, don't go too far."
"Why aren't those who caused the trouble punished, while the one who was beaten has to be put in solitary confinement?"
"Steward Meng, we're not convinced!"
"All the freshmen in Class One are not convinced!"
"Shuning is also injured, and it was the senior brothers who started the fight first. Why do you, Steward Meng, protect those senior students and only punish Shuning?"
The discussion among the freshmen grew louder and louder.
Meng Hao and Meng Yang looked at the scene in front of them. Their steps faltered slightly.
Zhao Shuning looked calm, as if even if the sky were to fall, she wouldn't frown.
Such a little girl with such bearing. If the Meng family hadn't had a feud with the Zhao family before, Meng Hao would definitely have cultivated Zhao Shuning well and tried to get on good terms with her. But now, things were different. The Meng family had already had a rift with the Zhao family. Who knew if she would take revenge on the Meng family when she grew stronger?
"Father, what should we do?"
Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. These kids were already resentful after being bullied. Now, after being incited by that girl, their emotions were getting more and more intense.
"What else can we do? The law doesn't punish the multitude. If the people in charge above find out, we might even be punished."
Meng Hao coughed, and the scene fell silent as everyone waited for his decision.
"Students, this incident originated from Zhao Shuning. Misty Rain Tower has its rules. Since she made a mistake, she has to be punished."
"However, seeing that all of you support her so much, I can be lenient with her."
"The solitary confinement period will be changed from five days to three. What do you all think?"
The freshmen in Class One looked at Zhao Shuning. The little girl looked rather amused.
They wondered if this little porcelain - doll - like girl would be satisfied with this result.
Logically speaking, the steward had already made a concession, which was quite rare. Zhao Shuning should accept it and not keep dwelling on this matter.
But Zhao Shuning didn't think so.
She thought she was right and didn't want to take the blame for others. Once she entered the solitary confinement room, it would mean that she was the main one at fault in this incident. She couldn't stand such humiliation, not even a little bit.
"Zhao Shuning, do you accept this punishment?"
The Meng father and son looked down on Zhao Shuning disdainfully, as if this result was a gift to her and she should be grateful to accept it.
"Stinky girl, my father is talking to you. What kind of look is that?"
As Meng Yang spoke, he looked at these freshmen. If they were the students from Class Four, he might be a bit afraid. But these little kids in front of him hadn't received much training yet. They were like soft persimmons, easy to handle.
He didn't believe that this little girl would dare to cause a ruckus in front of everyone.
He remembered every detail of the time he lost to the Zhao family.
"Zhao Shuning, are you mute?"
"Judging from your appearance, you should have defaulted. Good. It's good to admit your mistakes and correct them. Don't make such mistakes again in the future. Not everyone will be as magnanimous as I am."
"Come on, take Zhao Shuning to the solitary confinement room."
Two men in black walked out of the pavilion. They looked respectful and walked steadily towards Zhao Shuning.
But as soon as their hands touched Zhao Shuning's shoulders, they saw that the little girl's expression was a bit strange.
Before the two thugs could react, Zhao Shuning's two small hands grabbed their wrists tightly and then pulled hard.
"Crunch—" A sound came out. The two men felt a sharp pain in their arms. Then, their arms dislocated and they couldn't use any strength.
The two black - clothed thugs hugged their injured arms, grimacing in pain. How could a little girl have such great strength? It was even stronger than an adult's.
This move was quite similar to the one she used against Kong Shishuang before.
"Zhao Shuning, what are you doing?"
"What have I done?"
"You dared to beat the law - enforcers on your own. Do you know the consequences of doing this, Zhao Shuning?"
"I beat them? Did you see any wounds on their bodies?"
"You're being unreasonable!"
Zhao Shuning gave a strange smile. She turned around. In front of everyone's surprised eyes, her hands quickly grabbed the dislocated arms of the two men again. Then, another clear sound came out.
The two men's bones were put back in place by Zhao Shuning.
She clapped her hands and looked at Meng Hao. "Tell me, where are they injured?"
"Both of you, grab her and put her in solitary confinement!"
But at this time, the two thugs hesitated and didn't dare to step forward. The sharp pain in their wrists hadn't completely subsided. This little girl was not easy to deal with.
"You're afraid of a child like this. Aren't you ashamed at your age?"
Zhao Shuning leaped onto the high platform.
She didn't like her small body now, which was so restrictive. She always had to look up when talking to others.
"What are you doing? Zhao Shuning, are you going to skip school?"
"Hey, old fool, your words are really unpleasant. How did an old codger like you get this position? By your ability to curry favor with the powerful like a scoundrel?"
Old fool? Old codger? Old scoundrel?
Meng Hao had lived for so long and had never been insulted like this.
Although he was only a third - rank spiritual herbalist, because Fei Yang from the Extreme Cold Hall was his grand - nephew, he was quite respected by the locals in Cangyu City.
This was the first time he had heard such offensive terms.
"Stinky girl, what are you talking about?"
"Didn't you hear clearly? Do you want me to say it again? Old scoundrel, don't think you can make me take the blame for others' mistakes. Let me tell you, no one can force me to do something I'm not convinced of."
After a pause, Zhao Shuning slowed down her tone and said word by word, "Did you hear that? Old—Scoundrel!"
"You've infuriated me!"