I proved immortality with thunder magic.

Chapter 104 The Anger Subsides

Inside the courtyard, after Zhou Tai finished speaking coldly, Xiao Jingyu, who had been furious just moments before, immediately changed his expression, his gaze filled with surprise and suspicion.

After staring at Zhou Tai with a look of surprise and uncertainty for a moment, the man asked in a deep voice, "Junior Brother Zhou, is what you say true? When did my son offend you, and why?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Tai replied in a still indifferent tone, "If Senior Brother Xiao wants to know this, why don't you ask your son?"

Seeing that he clearly didn't want to talk, Xiao Jingyu knew that pressing him further might backfire.

After a moment's hesitation, he clasped his hands in a respectful bow to Zhou Tai and said, "I apologize for disturbing you today, Junior Brother Zhou. I will personally bring my son to apologize after I have investigated the matter."

"Take care and don't bother seeing me off."

Zhou Tai replied casually and turned to walk towards the main building.

Seeing this, Xiao Jingyu could only suppress his displeasure and turn to leave the mansion.

After confirming that Xiao Jingyu had left, Zhou Tai muttered to himself, "I hope that father and son will know what's good for them!"

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After successfully becoming an apprentice, he also thought about going to find Xiao Chenglong to avenge his previous humiliation.

Upon closer reflection, even if his current status were higher than the other party's, if he took the initiative to approach them, the most he could do would be to verbally mock them.

It's just a matter of the other party's actions; there's no way to really do anything to them.

As for risking breaking the rules and privately making things difficult for the other party, that's clearly not worth it.

So after thinking it over, he decided that until he found a better way to vent his anger, it would be better to remain silent and endure it for the time being.

Xiao Jingyu's visit today seemed to give him a chance to vent his anger.

What to do when your mischievous child gets into trouble?

As an outsider, it's definitely wrong to hit him; you'd be punished by law.

The best solution would be for his parents to discipline him and force him to apologize and compensate them in person.

Zhou Tai has now given Xiao Jingyu the opportunity; it remains to be seen whether this Senior Brother Xiao can be reasonable.

If the person is unreasonable and insists on protecting their own, then what was originally just a matter of pride will escalate into a serious problem!

On the other side, after returning to his cave, Xiao Jingyu immediately called his son, Xiao Chenglong, to his side.

Xiao Chenglong was still unaware of what had happened. Upon seeing Xiao Jingyu, he said casually, "Father, why did you summon me here so urgently? Could it be that you've already exchanged a large number of Chain Lightning Talismans with that Uncle Zhou?"

From his words, we can tell that Xiao Jingyu's visit to Zhou Tai at Sanxing Mountain was actually for his sake.

When Xiao Chenglong saw that he didn't even know who his enemy was, he was immediately furious.

Bang!

He slammed his hand on the table and shouted angrily, "You unfilial son, kneel down now!"

Xiao Chenglong was startled and quickly knelt down, but still asked with a defiant look on his face, "Father, what's wrong? What have I done to offend you?"

Seeing his appearance, Xiao Jingyu became even angrier and couldn't help but point at him and curse, "You idiot, you unfilial son!"

You don't even remember what you've done, or who you've offended, and you still have the nerve to ask me what happened? You've completely disgraced me, you unfilial son!

Seeing his father so angry, Xiao Chenglong felt a little scared. He knew that his high-profile nature had offended many people, and for a moment he didn't know who his father was referring to. He could only quickly put on a smiling face and say, "Father, please don't be angry. Even if you're going to scold me, at least let me know why I'm being scolded!"

Seeing that he could still laugh, Xiao Jingyu was furious again. He stood up, walked up to him, pointed at his head, and shouted, "Scolding you is too lenient. If you don't explain this clearly, I'll break both your legs today!"

Despite his cursing, he was also wondering how his son had offended Zhou Tai, so he recounted his experience in Zhou Tai's cave.

Unexpectedly, after hearing his words, Xiao Jingyu looked puzzled and said, "Father, are you sure you didn't make a mistake? I don't remember anything like this at all."

"Besides, since that Uncle Zhou was able to successfully establish his foundation, he must have been quite a figure before. Even if I'm a bit high-profile and arrogant, I usually wouldn't offend those outer disciples in the sect who are likely to establish their foundation too much. It's unlikely that they would neglect you after establishing their foundation because of me!"

At first glance, this seemed to make a lot of sense, but Xiao Jingyu slapped him across the face after hearing it.

Snapped!

The loud slap echoed throughout the hall. Xiao Jingyu looked at his son, who was covering his face with a red mark, looking pained and aggrieved. He was filled with disappointment and anger.

He pointed at Xiao Chenglong's nose and angrily cursed, "You self-righteous fool! You've even forgotten who you've offended! How could my illustrious reputation have produced such an idiot like you!"

Xiao Chenglong was truly panicked now, and said in a low voice, both frightened and aggrieved, "I really don't remember!"

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"Idiot! Idiot!!"

Xiao Jingyu cursed him several times as an idiot, then could only personally remind him: "You idiot, use your brain and think carefully. Of all the people you've humiliated and offended before, who can draw talismans? Who cultivated on Yuanfu Peak in the Talisman Hall before reaching Foundation Establishment? Who meets the requirement of reaching Foundation Establishment at an advanced age?"

Despite these prior clues, Xiao Chenglong still couldn't recall the incident because of the long time that had passed and the fact that it was a one-sided humiliation of Zhou Tai (which he didn't even consider humiliating) that didn't provoke any retaliation from Zhou Tai.

He couldn't figure it out, and he didn't dare to admit that he couldn't, so he could only continue thinking with a look of deep contemplation.

No one knows a son better than his father. When Xiao Jingyu saw his stupid son like this, he knew that he would not be able to figure it out for a while. He was both angry and helpless.

"You unfilial son, are you trying to drive your father to his death?"

He couldn't help but curse, grabbing Xiao Chenglong and lifting him up, saying, "If you can't remember who it is, then tell me one by one. Starting from three years ago, tell me all the stupid things you've done that offended people. If you can't give a proper explanation today, you can forget about any Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures. You'll be an outer disciple for life, so you don't cause any more trouble in the future!"

This threat terrified Xiao Chenglong more than breaking both his legs. He hurriedly cried out, "Father, spare me! I'll tell you, I'll tell you!"

Then he carefully recalled and recounted some of the things he had done that had offended people.

It would have been better if he hadn't said anything; the more he spoke, the angrier Xiao Jingyu became.

Because of the things he said, not only was he the one at fault, but many of them were related to his efforts to please that junior sister Chen!

Xiao Jingyu knew, of course, that his son was pursuing that Junior Sister Chen, and he did not object to it, because the girl surnamed Chen came from a great immortal cultivation family, and her grandfather was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator. The two families were well-matched.

But his son offended people everywhere in his pursuit of a woman, which was beyond his tolerance.

Xiao Chenglong, who was reminiscing about the past, did not notice the growing disappointment in his father's eyes and continued to try to recall and recount the past.

Finally, when he recalled the incident of stealing the Azure Feather Crane Egg, his expression suddenly changed, and he remembered Zhou Tai's self-introduction that day.

"How could this be! I must be mistaken, how could it be him! This can't be!!"

He muttered to himself in disbelief, his eyes wide open.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Jingyu looked at him coldly and said, "Remember now? Then tell me about the stupid things you did!"

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The cold tone made Xiao Chenglong shiver. After stealing a glance at him, he could only nervously recount what had happened back then.

Bang!

As expected, no sooner had he finished speaking than a large foot kicked him, sending him flying.

What followed was the old father's furious shouts: "You unfilial son! How could I have given birth to such a fool! Think about it yourself, how much of what you've said was for that woman? Have you never been with a woman before?"

How could he do so many stupid things for a woman?!

"That's different, Father! Junior Sister Chen is different! She—"

Xiao Chenglong wanted to talk about how good his junior sister Chen was, but Xiao Jingyu immediately slapped him hard across the face.

Clap clap clap!

After slapping his son, Xiao Jingyu glared fiercely at his son's swollen and red cheek, and said in an extremely stern tone, "I don't care what kind of bewitching potion that woman gave you, from today onwards, if you still want to achieve Foundation Establishment, you are not allowed to go to her again. Otherwise, I mean what I say and will not help you with any Foundation Establishment spiritual items!"

Xiao Chenglong was completely stunned. This was the first time he had ever been beaten like this since he was born, and it was also the first time he had ever seen his father warn him so sternly.

Overwhelmed by fear, he cried and said, "I understand, I will do as you say, I will never dare to do it again!"

Seeing his son's tearful appearance, Xiao Jingyu was both angry and helpless. He could only kick him again and say, "You unfilial son, you will reflect on your actions today. You are not allowed to use magic or medicine to treat the injuries on your face. Tomorrow, you will come with your father to Sanxing Mountain to apologize to Junior Brother Zhou in person!"

Upon hearing that he had to go to Zhou Tai to apologize in person, Xiao Chenglong was very reluctant, but seeing his father's expression, he dared not object and could only grit his teeth and reply, "Your son obeys."

The next day, Xiao Jingyu indeed brought Xiao Chenglong, whose face was still swollen and red, to visit Zhou Tai's cave.

Upon hearing the news, Zhou Tai finally came to the door to greet him personally.

Upon seeing him emerge, Xiao Jingyu immediately bowed and greeted him, saying, "Junior Brother Zhou, it's all my fault for not disciplining him properly. This rebellious son has been running amok for years, relying on my reputation. Today, I've brought him here. He can be beaten or scolded at will; it's all up to Fellow Daoist Zhou to decide what to do with him!"

After saying that, he kicked Xiao Chenglong in the shin and shouted angrily, "You unfilial son, kneel down and apologize!"

Xiao Chenglong was filled with reluctance, but he could only kneel down and say, "Uncle Zhou, please forgive me. In the past, I was willful and presumptuous, and my words offended you. Now I have deeply realized my mistakes, and I beg you to be magnanimous and forgive me this once!"

Looking at the brocade-clad man kneeling before him, Zhou Tai felt an immense sense of relief, as his years of pent-up frustration finally dissipated.

But he was not satisfied with the other party's words, and couldn't help but sneer, "Was it just verbal offense?"

Seeing this, Xiao Jingyu immediately took over, saying, "Junior Brother Zhou, don't bother with this fool. I already know what happened back then. This rebellious son caused Junior Brother Zhou to miss out on a top-quality spirit pet mount. This matter certainly can't be settled with just an apology!"

"Please rest assured, Junior Brother Zhou, within six months I will definitely find a bird egg that is no less beautiful than a blue-feathered crane egg and send it to you as an apology!"