When Life Runs Out, the Fun Begins-Chapter 18 – I hit you, indeed!

Upon hearing the two female disciples attending to him praise his ability to handle numerous affairs, Mu Xiaochuan felt a bit ashamed. He neither practiced cultivation daily nor managed the affairs of the Hidden Heaven Pavilion, and sneaking out at night for some secretive escapades hardly counted as handling numerous affairs.
Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind: "In my previous life on Blue Star, I often heard about leaders handling numerous affairs every day. I wonder how they managed it?"
Chuckling to himself, he decided it was more important to continue his interactions with Junior Sister Liu Ruyan. Recently, he had been spending almost every night at Liu Ruyan's cave abode, becoming so accustomed to it that he found it uncomfortable to stay alone at the Listening Bamboo Pavilion.
Days passed by in this manner, and Mu Xiaochuan occasionally marveled at the tranquility of life.
One day, after a stroll, he returned to find Su Qianmeng anxiously pacing at the entrance. Her figure appeared particularly frail amidst the bamboo grove, her face full of worry and helplessness.
Mu Xiaochuan's heart tightened, and he quickly approached, asking softly, "Xiaomeng, what's wrong? Are you looking for me?"
Seeing Mu Xiaochuan, Su Qianmeng's eyes welled up with tears, as if she had found a pillar of support. She choked up and said, "Elder Mu, we are truly at our wit's end and can only come to you for help."
Mu Xiaochuan frowned slightly, a bad premonition rising in his heart. He led Su Qianmeng inside, letting her sit down and speak slowly.
Taking a deep breath, Su Qianmeng began to explain. It turned out that Lin Banxian had been boasting about their close relationship with Mu Xiaochuan, taking pride in it, though there wasn't much evidence. Since Mu Xiaochuan had given them Qi-Gathering Pills, Lin Banxian couldn't resist flaunting this solid proof, eager for everyone in the sect to know. Su Qianmeng and her three companions became quite famous among the Outer Disciples. Initially, many were just envious, but after receiving the Qi-Gathering Pills from Mu Xiaochuan, some began to covet them.
Even the little witch of the Inner Sect, Ye Lingxuan, heard about it and started causing trouble for Li Dali. First, she demanded compensation for the Qi-Gathering Pills she lost last time, forcing Li Dali to give her three pills. Having tasted the benefits, she repeated her trick yesterday, claiming she accidentally dropped five precious Qi-Gathering Pills into the trash bin and insisted I compensate her. Everyone knew that since Li Dali was bullied by Ye Lingxuan last time, they would check the trash bin before cleaning it. She had checked yesterday, and there were no Qi-Gathering Pills in the bin. This was clearly extortion.
Mu Xiaochuan's expression gradually darkened, a flicker of anger in his eyes, as he asked, "And what about Zhan Hongtao? Isn't he a deacon now?"
Su Qianmeng's eyes reddened, her voice choked with tears as she said, "Zhan Hongtao was unconvinced and went to reason with her, but she injured him. I sought help from the Law Enforcement Hall, but the disciples there dared not intervene, telling us to accept it. I had no choice but to come to you."
Hearing this, Mu Xiaochuan could no longer suppress his anger. This was the first time since becoming an elder that he had been so humiliated. He slammed the table and stood up, shouting angrily, "This is outrageous! Truly intolerable! Ye Lingxuan is too arrogant; I want to see how far her arrogance goes!"
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Mu Xiaochuan knew that Ye Lingxuan's father was Ye Mengze, the Peak Master of Youhuang Peak in the Qingling Sect, and she was the personal disciple of Mu Qingyao, the Hall Master of the Elixir Hall at Yunqi Peak. However, Mu Xiaochuan didn't care. Since she had crossed him, he had to deal with it; otherwise, what was the Thrill System for?
Seeing Mu Xiaochuan so angry, Su Qianmeng felt both touched and worried. She cautiously asked, "Elder Mu, should we go directly to Ye Lingxuan?"
Mu Xiaochuan nodded and turned to head towards the Elixir Hall where Ye Lingxuan was.
In truth, the disciples of Yunqi Peak had long been resentful of Ye Lingxuan. However, due to her strong background and formidable strength, having reached the Eighth Level of Qi Refining, they could only endure the humiliation, daring not to speak out.
Now, hearing that Mu Xiaochuan was going to seek justice for Su Qianmeng, many went to watch, eager to see if this newly appointed elder could subdue the little witch.
Mu Xiaochuan hurried along and soon arrived at the Elixir Hall.
The Elixir Hall was located on the eastern side of Yunqi Peak, an ancient building surrounded by a rich aroma of herbs.
With Su Qianmeng in tow, Mu Xiaochuan quickly found Ye Lingxuan. At that moment, Ye Lingxuan was sitting in the garden, legs crossed, eating a Spirit Fruit with a smug expression.
Seeing Mu Xiaochuan and Su Qianmeng approaching, she curled her lips into a mocking smile.
"Oh, isn't this Elder Mu? What, bringing this little girl to trouble me?" Ye Lingxuan said sarcastically.
Mu Xiaochuan smiled slightly, "Junior Niece Ye Lingxuan, how would I dare?"
The surrounding crowd showed expressions of disappointment. Even after becoming an elder, he dared not provoke the sect's little witch; wouldn't she become even more arrogant in the future?
Ye Lingxuan sneered, "Then why are you here?"
Mu Xiaochuan replied with a smile, "Naturally, to get back the Spirit Stones you extorted from Dali."
Ye Lingxuan laughed as if hearing a joke, "What extortion? He stole them, and I just got them back. And this girl also stole five of my Qi-Gathering Pills; if she doesn't return them by tomorrow, she should prepare to lie in bed for a few months."
Mu Xiaochuan remained unfazed, "Then how many months should you lie in bed for assaulting fellow disciples and extorting Qi-Gathering Pills?"
Ye Lingxuan crossed her arms, sneering, "Hmph, you're just a newly appointed Outer Sect Elder, a minor character in my eyes. I advise you to mind your own business."
Mu Xiaochuan: "I'm not one to meddle, but if you provoke me, I naturally have to intervene."
Ye Lingxuan: "You should know my father is Peak Master Ye Mengze, and my master is Hall Master Mu Qingyao. Who among them isn't more powerful than you?"
Mu Xiaochuan: "Oh, with such poor manners, I thought you were a wild child with no father or master."
Ye Lingxuan was infuriated by Mu Xiaochuan's words. She stood up abruptly, saying viciously, "How dare you say I have no father or master? I'll make you understand the consequences." With that, she channeled her spiritual power, and the aura of the Eighth Level of Qi Refining burst forth, drawing her sword towards Mu Xiaochuan.
The surrounding onlookers were instantly filled with astonishment, as if witnessing an unbelievable spectacle. They never expected Ye Lingxuan to openly draw her sword against an elder within the solemn sect.
Mu Xiaochuan remained calm, his heart unperturbed, as he slowly summoned the spiritual power of his Foundation Establishment Stage. A majestic and imposing aura surged from within him, starkly contrasting with Ye Lingxuan's somewhat immature yet sharp aura, like an eagle soaring above a fledgling.
The onlookers were now trembling with fear, anticipating that this farce would escalate further.
Feeling the tidal wave of aura emanating from Mu Xiaochuan, Ye Lingxuan's heart wavered slightly. However, relying on her strong background, she gritted her teeth, refusing to retreat. She shouted, swinging her sword at Mu Xiaochuan. The blade gleamed with a cold light, carrying a fierce momentum.
Mu Xiaochuan sidestepped effortlessly, dodging Ye Lingxuan's attack. He reached out with his right hand, easily grasping Ye Lingxuan's wrist. She tried to break free but found her wrist clamped as if by iron pincers, unable to move.
"With such limited skills, you dare to be arrogant in front of me," Mu Xiaochuan said with a playful smile.
Ye Lingxuan was both shocked and furious, struggling with all her might while shouting, "How dare you grab me? If you harm a hair on my head, they won't let you off."
Mu Xiaochuan chuckled coldly, "Oh, I must give it a try then." With that, he raised his hand and slapped Ye Lingxuan without mercy.
With a crisp "slap," a red handprint appeared on Ye Lingxuan's face. She clutched her cheek, looking at Mu Xiaochuan in disbelief, her eyes filled with anger and humiliation.
"You actually dared to hit me?" Ye Lingxuan screamed.
Mu Xiaochuan replied indifferently, "I hit you, indeed!"