Great Sage Path

Chapter 3 Ingratitude

Upon hearing this, Sun Sheng's heart sank, and he tightened his grip on the wooden box he was holding.

How could he not understand that Bai Zhanfei was clearly trying to steal his medicine?

Indeed, ten grade-three spiritual herbs were quite valuable, a considerable fortune for every member of the Bai family. After all, each family member only receives two such herbs per month.

Ten grade-three spiritual herbs were enough for them for almost half a year.

"Bai Zhanfei, how can you say such a thing? How did Brother Dasheng treat you before? Now you're kicking him when he's down, trying to steal his spiritual herbs!" Bai Ziming couldn't stand it anymore. Even though she was usually gentle and soft-spoken, she couldn't help but raise her voice.

"How can you steal them?" Bai Yingying spoke, her appearance delicate, but her voice cold. "These spiritual herbs originally belonged to the Bai family. Although they were a severe payment, frankly, given his current behavior, do you think they still have any value to him? Don't waste such good things."

"You..." Bai Ziming gritted his teeth, "Even so, Brother Dasheng has done so much for the Bai family in the past. These spiritual herbs are a fitting reward."

“That was in the past,” Bai Yingying said. "Even though he once brought honor to the family, he has also caused trouble over the years. We're even."

Bai Ziming trembled with anger. Clearly, this was an unreasonable argument, and no amount of arguing would change anything.

Bai Yi was also furious, his face turning pale, his round cheeks trembling.

“Sun Sheng, will you lend them to me or not?” Bai Zhanfei's voice was low and cold, clearly carrying a threat.

Bai Jing stood with several Bai family members, arms crossed, their faces full of mockery.

The former genius was now being reprimanded in front of them, not online to utter a word. This psychological satisfaction gave these young people a great deal of pleasure. Moreover, in their eyes, Sun Sheng was just a good-for-nothing, and they weren't afraid to offend him, since he posed no threat to them.

"Sun Sheng, don't make me sound too harsh. Have some self-awareness. You are now a disgrace to the family. Out of consideration for our past relationship, I don't want to see you suffer. Otherwise, I'd be easy to talk to, but my brothers won't," Bai Zhanfei sneered, giving Bai Jing a wink.

Bai Jing and the other Bai family members understood, their faces showing malicious smiles as they approached Sun Sheng.

“Genius, do you want to spar with us?” Bai Jing said with a forced smile, his words provocative and sarcastic.

Even as he spoke, Bai Jing had already made his move. Meridians crisscrossed his palm, and his skin suddenly turned crimson, like a piece of red-hot metal, as he reached for Sun Sheng's shoulder.

This was the Bai family's ultimate technique, the Iron-Refining Hand, a close-combat fighting style. Mastered to its full potential, it could tear apart a giant elephant and withstand divine weapons with bare hands.

Clearly, Bai Jing wasn't just threatening Sun Sheng; he wanted to embarrass him, deliberately making things difficult for him.

"Moo!"

But just then, the blue ox, held by Sun Sheng's hand, suddenly let out a long bellows, its massive body shaking, its two front hooves slamming into the ground. A burst of energy erupted, and an invisible ripple spread outwards.

This energy forcefully stopped Bai Jing's movement. Simultaneously, the blue ox's enormous head swung violently, its pair of metallic horns colliding with Bai Jing's Iron-Refining Hand.

"Clang!"

A metallic clang rang out between the two. The powerful blue ox, with its incredibly sharp horns, forced Bai Jing backwards, his face turning pale. One of his arms was numb, and his joints ached.

"Iron Pillar..." Sun Sheng was also somewhat surprised, not expecting the blue ox to protect its master at the crucial moment, blocking Bai Jing's attack for him.

"Beast, you're asking for death! I'll chop you up!" Bai Jing roared, drawing a gleaming iron sword from his waist with a clang, ready to s***h at the blue ox.

"Damn it, a beast dares to hurt one of my Bai family members! Chop him up and eat him!"

"Our master is already crippled, yet this beast still dares to act so arrogantly. But these horns are nice; we'll cut them off and use them as decorations."

The other members of the Bai family also brandished their weapons, shouting loudly, and followed Bai Jing towards the blue ox.

"Who dares!" Bai Yi and Bai Ziming rushed forward, blocking Sun Sheng's path.

"Wu Bao, you fatso, minding your own business! Looking for death!" Bai Jing shouted.

At this moment, Sun Sheng pulled Bai Yi and Bai Zimo back, then explored at Bai Zhanfei and Bai Yingying, saying, "You just want these spiritual herbs, right? Here, take them." With that, Sun Sheng threw the box containing the herbs to Bai Zhanfei.

"Great Sage, what are you doing?" Bai Yi said, extremely unwilling.

Even Bai Jing and the others were surprised; they hadn't expected Sun Sheng to back down so quickly.

"Heh, you're really scared now? Where did your genius arrogance go? You've turned into a useless coward now," Bai Jing mocked loudly.

"Hahahaha~~~"

"What genius? Even a fallen phoenix is ​​inferior."

"Why didn't you just obediently hand it over? Why did you have to take it from us? What does that prove? Your weakness?"

The other Bai family members also sneered, looking at Sun Sheng with disdain.

Sun Sheng remained calm throughout. To these comments, he simply smiled: "To become a strong person isn't something you can achieve with just a few spiritual herbs. These herbs can't make up for anything. I don't need them."

"Oh, everyone, listen up! The genius has spoken! What profound insights! They're incredibly enlightening! Everyone, come and listen!" Bai Jing deliberately laughed.

Someone scoffed, "You're already crippled. What's the point of spouting these grand pronouncements? Even if I gave you ten times the amount of spiritual herbs, would you show me how strong you could become? I'd rather walk around the streets with my ass."

Bai Zhanfei smiled contentedly. These spiritual herbs were enough for his cultivation needs during this period. He looked at Ji Mo again, snorted, and said, "Forget it, no need to waste time with him. Let's go."

With that, Bai Zhanfei led Bai Jing and the others away swaggeringly. Before leaving, Bai Jing and the others mocked Ji Mo, as if watching a joke, and followed Bai Zhanfei eagerly.

"Being an ordinary person is actually quite suitable for you right now," Bai Yingying also explored at Sun Sheng before turning and leaving.

Bai Yi and Bai Zimo were both furious, secretly gritting their teeth and clenching their fists. This was simply too unfair; even Sun Sheng's last possessions had been taken, which was equivalent to leaving him penniless.

"Great Sage, why are you afraid of them? You used to be the fearless Grandpa Sun!" Bai Yi said, clearly unconvinced.

Sun Sheng sneered, "Five Treasures, haven't you figured it out yet? From beginning to end, the family elders didn't want me to take the spiritual herbs. They're two-faced. Bai Zhanfei and Bai Yingying must have secretly received the elders' support to dare to do this."

Although young, Sun Sheng was still perceptive enough to see through such tricks.

"Damn it! With the old patriarch in isolation, those people in the family have truly become lawless!" Bai Yi said angrily.

Sun Sheng smiled without saying a word. He didn't really care about the spiritual herbs. Ten grade-three spiritual herbs were indeed valuable, but they couldn't change his fate.

Sun Sheng patted Bai Yi on the shoulder and said, "Alright, I'm leaving. You can leave me here. If you miss me, come find me in the south of the city; it's not like we're thousands of miles apart."

With that, Sun Sheng led his sturdy blue ox out of the Bai residence without looking back.