Mi Xiao was still processing Zhu Yanyi’s claims about rare herbs, relatives, and protective gear. Hearing Zhu Yanyi speak, she could only answer instinctively, "I won’t fight anymore."
At this moment, not only was Mi Xiao dazed, but Ouyang Tianyun, Gu Jun, Jin Gui, and Shi Chengchen were also stunned. They had always thought Zhu Yanyi was a very gentle and cute girl. Now, hearing her words, they realized she was actually a little fox.
"Cough, cough. Who is causing trouble here?" A burly man approached, followed by a group of people. Zhu Yanyi did not recognize them, but Ouyang Tianyun and the others did. It was Xu Xingtian, the head of the Punishment Hall, leading her subordinates.
Actually, Xu Xingtian had arrived as soon as she discovered a stranger with Golden Core cultivation entering the area. She had not yet acted when she saw Mi Xiao come out. Knowing Mi Xiao’s abilities, she watched her discipline these people. Then Zhu Yanyi appeared. Although she had never seen her before, her clothes and today’s rumors made it clear she was the new arrival, Zhu Yanyi.
Watching her calculate the bill item by item, Xu Xingtian’s eyes lit up. If she could get Zhu Yanyi to join the Punishment Hall, how much fines could they collect? She thought to herself that she must tell the Dean later to have Zhu Yanyi visit the Punishment Hall often to give advice.
"Uncle Xu," Ouyang Tianyun and the others stepped forward to greet him.
Xu Xingtian looked serious on the surface. Then he looked at the ball-like figure and said, "Who are you? You dare to destroy our rare herbs, hurt our relatives, and break our protective walls. Tell me the truth so I can notify your family to pay the ransom and pick you up.
If no one comes, our Sage Academy has plenty of places for work. You must work until you pay for everything before you can leave."
She then examined the ball, walked around it, and found its head. Seeing it with closed eyes, she said, "Ignoring my words and sleeping casually is an added crime. Come, take this ball away."
The person had fainted, but Xu Xingtian claimed he was sleeping casually and disrespecting the Sage Academy. Therefore, it was disrespect. People came forward, and someone even brought a cart. They threw the person onto the cart and pushed him away.
Before leaving, Xu Xingtian said to Zhu Yanyi, "You are good. You should always be like this. Students of the Sage Academy must learn to persuade people with reason." She left with a righteous expression.
Persuade with reason? Ouyang Tianyun and the other five looked at Zhu Yanyi silently.
Zhu Yanyi looked at their expressions and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that? I didn’t do anything bad, and I didn’t hurt anyone."
Ouyang Tianyun said slowly, "I think with Little Fifteen here, we won’t worry about losing fights in the future."
"I think so too," Gu Jun said seriously.
Zhu Yanyi blinked, looking innocent. "What are you talking about? Why would I fight people? I am so pure and cute, and I love reasoning. How could I fight? That is not ladylike behavior."
Ouyang Tianyun and the others gave her a speechless look.
Zhu Yanyi was speechless. She really had no intention of bullying anyone. She could swear it, but no one believed her.
Xu Xingtian reported the incident to Xi Muzheng.
After listening, Xi Muzheng asked calmly, "What is this person’s background?"
"We have investigated. He is from the Qiu family outside Linwaishan, named Qiu Qi. His talent is not good. His Golden Core cultivation was obtained by his brother, the current family head Qiu Zheng, who asked the Pill Elder for help," Xu Xingtian reported.
Xi Muzheng nodded. "Notify the Qiu family to redeem Qiu Qi."
She paused and continued, "You said Zhu Yanyi was present?"
"Yes. Not only was she present, but she spoke very reasonably," Xu Xingtian said with a smile, recounting the situation. "Mi Xiao is reckless. She didn’t think that as a body cultivator, one punch could kill. Fortunately, Zhu Yanyi stopped her. But Zhu Yanyi’s arguments were very interesting."
"They were indeed interesting," Xi Muzheng laughed. "What rare things were on that street?"
"No rare things. The rare things were in their mouths," Xu Xingtian said seriously. "So, Dean, if you have time, let Zhu Yanyi visit our Punishment Hall. She can give us advice to help us collect fines faster and increase our income."
Xu Xingtian looked at Xi Muzheng seriously.
Xi Muzheng glanced at Xu Xingtian. "Save your breath. Zhu Yanyi will not go there. She likes alchemy now. Starting tomorrow, the Pill Elder will teach her personally." She added, "Speaking of which, this child is a strange talent. No, after hearing you, she should be called a little fox."
Xu Xingtian was slightly stunned, then agreed happily. "Dean, you are right. I think Zhu Yanyi is a little fox. You didn’t see it. She looked so serious that I almost believed those vegetable leaves were rare herbs, that broken wall was a protective device, and those vendors were our relatives."
Xi Muzheng laughed. "So, entering the mortal world is very good. If we do not enter it, we will never understand how to handle such matters. Even if we are gentle with those vendors and get along with them, we still have a sense of superiority in our hearts. So, this is truly good."
A trace of satisfaction flashed in Xi Muzheng’s eyes. "I hope Zhu Yanyi can bring different changes to our academy."
Xu Xingtian did not understand why Xi Muzheng had such deep feelings. Her goal was not achieved, so she felt a bit regretful. She thought she should interact with Zhu Yanyi more often to get good advice.
Zhu Yanyi and Ouyang Tianyun soon forgot about the ball incident. With the academy’s teachers and leaders there, they were not worried about being wronged. In fact, they were not wronged. After dinner, Ouyang Tianyun took them to a small auction.
"This auction hall holds auctions from time to time. Most are small ones like today. Occasionally, if there are rare items, there will be large auctions.
Of course, small auctions sometimes have worthy items. As long as you have spirit stones, you can get them. It is commonly known as the highest bidder wins."