God of Pets

Chapter 855 Speak Louder

"Punishment is punishment; it's for your disobedience and refusal to admit your mistakes. An apology is an apology; the two are not contradictory," the aged voice continued.

"What did I do wrong? Chu Hongwu was running rampant in our Ji family's city. What did I do wrong by stopping him from insulting our Ji family's subordinates?" Ji Liuying's tone was clearly agitated.

"Young Master Chu did not insult you, did he? What right do you have to attack him?" the old voice said.

Ji Liuying then realized that people can actually laugh when they are extremely speechless.

"He didn't attack me? Does that mean those who follow the Ji family aren't human? Elder, if those who follow the Ji family hear you say that, who will be willing to follow the Ji family in the future? Who will be willing to shed blood and sweat for the Ji family?"

"Moreover, if Chu Hongwu dares to insult the people who follow our Ji family today, and we don't do anything about it, then it will be our Ji family's bloodline that will be insulted in the future."

The clan elder disagreed: "Liu Ying, you are too young. Do you think those people follow our Ji family because we treat them well? You are wrong. They follow us because they have no other choice. If they don't enter the Ji family's Great Cave Heaven, they have nowhere to go. If they go to other families' Great Cave Heavens, they will only be treated more harshly."

“Remember, our relationship with them is purely one of mutual exploitation. There’s no need to offend the Chu family’s young master for their sake. You’re well aware of the current situation of our Ji family. Don’t cause any more trouble for the family. Come with me tomorrow to apologize to the Chu family’s young master.”

"I can't apologize even if I die," Ji Liuying said blankly, her mood at its lowest point.

This clan elder's thoughts probably reflect those of most members of the Ji family today. This Ji family feels unfamiliar to her, disgusting, and even leaves her with an extreme sense of despair, as if her heart has died.

"Even if you die, you still have to apologize. Don't you understand how much effort we've put in to get to where we are now? Without the Chu family and the other families' intervention, our Ji family would have been devoured by them long ago, leaving not even ashes. If you don't apologize and the relationship between the Chu and Ji families breaks down because of this, can you bear that responsibility? Can you face the elders of the family who raised you, fed you, provided for you, and nurtured you to this point?" the elder accused.

Ji Liuying fell silent. Her parents died early, and she was raised by the elders in her family.

Although that elder had also passed away, how could she possibly abandon the Ji family?

But in her heart she felt that this was wrong, and this Ji family was wrong, but what could she change?

“Child, I know I’ve wronged you, but we have to think about the Ji family, not just ourselves,” the elder said earnestly, his voice softening with affection.

"Oh my god..." When Ji Liuying said those two words, she felt as if all her energy and spirit had been drained.

"Liu Ying, I knew you were the most sensible and the most considerate of the family. I'll take you with me tomorrow. With me here, that young master Chu won't make things difficult for you." The elder was satisfied and comforted Ji Liu Ying a few more times before turning to leave.

After watching the figure of the Ji family elder disappear into the distance, Chen Guan walked out from around the corner, pushed open the door, and went inside.

He saw Ji Liuying standing silently in the courtyard, with two tear tracks on her face.

Upon seeing Chen Guan, Ji Liuying quickly wiped away the tears on her face and forced a smile, saying, "Brother Ming, I'm sorry you had to see this."

After a pause, she added, "Brother Ming, let's forget about you joining the Ji family. The Ji family is not worthy of you staying now." Chen Guan walked up to Ji Liuying and handed her a tissue.

"Thank you." Ji Liuying took the tissue, wiped her eyes, and continued with a bitter smile, "I never expected that the Ji family would become like this in such a short time. Maybe I shouldn't have brought you back."

“I’m glad you brought me back,” Chen Guan said to Ji Liuying. “The Ji family needs someone to step forward, and if you’re willing to do so, perhaps I can be the one standing by your side.”

Ji Liuying shook her head and said, "Brother Mingwang, don't joke around. I'm just a seventh-level cultivator who has only been in the Great Cave Heaven for less than two years. What use would it be for me to step forward?"

“I think what the Ji family lacks most right now is not those ninth-level experts, but rather people like you.” Chen Guan said calmly, “After King Ji left, the Ji family still has many experts, but they have lost their backbone and their backbone. You are the one who can give them that backbone.”

Ji Liuying smiled and said, "Brother Ming, you don't need to comfort me. I understand your feelings, so there's no need to say anything more."

“No, you don’t understand.” Chen Guan said seriously, “I’m not just trying to comfort you, but I genuinely believe that you are the one who can save the Ji family.”

"Please forgive my bluntness, but given the current state of the Ji family, it's only a matter of time before they become vassals of other families. If it weren't for someone like you standing up and restoring the Ji family's backbone, the Ji family would never have another chance."

“My status in the Ji family is too low, and my strength is too weak. No one will listen to me,” Ji Liuying said seriously, seeing that Chen Guan’s expression was not joking at all.

“That’s not a problem. You can improve your level if you’re low. If no one listens to you, then speak louder so they can hear you,” Chen Guan said.

"Louder?" Ji Liuying didn't know what Chen Guan meant.

Chen looked into Ji Liuying's eyes and said, "Yes, speak louder. If they can't hear you, then you should speak louder so they can hear you."

"If they are deaf, then slap them open their ears; if they are sleeping, then slap them awake; if they are stupid, then slap them to make them smart. Of course, the louder the slap, the better the effect."

Ji Liuying burst into laughter through her tears after hearing Chen Guan's words: "Brother Mingwang, I am only a seventh-level awakening cultivator, and my level is barely 69. I really want to do what you are saying, but I really can't."

“It’s okay if you can’t do it, I can help you,” Chen Guan said seriously.

"How can you help me?" Ji Liuying looked at Chen Guan suspiciously, because she felt that Chen Guan was not joking, but she couldn't figure out how Chen Guan could help her.

“You don’t have that ability, but I can help you gain it, so you can speak loudly to them and slap them hard,” Chen Guan said.

"Brother Ming, what exactly do you mean?" Ji Liuying was no naive little girl, and a wary look appeared in her eyes as she looked at Chen Guan.

(End of this chapter)