My Love Life With The Sect Masters in Xianxia

Chapter 159: Even Villains Have Their Match

The atmosphere grew tense.

Cough, cough!

Xiao Nian spoke up, "Head Disciple Feng, it is true that Qingge was expelled from the sect when she lost her talent. She is no longer a disciple of the Divine Dao Sect."

Feng Wanjiang smiled and said, "I understand Patriarch Xiao’s concern. The sect’s decision back then was indeed a bit hasty."

"And today, I’ve come to bring you all good news."

He pulled out a decree from his robe and said, "After deliberation by several elders of the sect, the Divine Dao Sect has agreed to readmit Junior Sister Xiao, granting her the status of a direct disciple of our First Immortal Palace."

"This…"

"The First Immortal Palace?"

The Xiao family members began whispering among themselves.

Xiao Qingge pressed her lips tightly together, a flash of anger appearing in her eyes.

Back then, the Divine Dao Sect had eagerly recruited her due to her extraordinary talent. But the moment she lost it, they kicked her out without hesitation.

Now, after she had endured countless hardships to restore her cultivation, the Divine Dao Sect simply dismissed their past actions as "hasty" and expected her to return—

And they even presented it as if it were some great favor!

This felt like an outright insult.

Feng Wanjiang spoke again, "Junior Sister Xiao, aren’t you going to step forward and accept the decree?"

Xiao Qingge remained unmoved, her voice cold. "Head Disciple Feng, you should stop calling me Junior Sister. From the moment I was expelled, I have had nothing to do with the Divine Dao Sect. As for that decree, I suggest you take it back."

Feng Wanjiang shook his head. "Junior Sister Xiao, do you truly wish to pass up this opportunity? Becoming a direct disciple of the Immortal Palace is a dream many would kill for."

"I'm sure."

Xiao Qingge didn’t hesitate in the slightest.

Feng Wanjiang put the decree away and nodded. "I see… Junior Sister Xiao has quite the backbone."

"If there’s nothing else, I won’t see you out." Xiao Qingge stood up, making it clear that she was done with this conversation.

"No need to rush."

Feng Wanjiang said, "Since you refuse to return to the sect, then return what belongs to the sect."

Xiao Qingge frowned. "When have I ever taken anything from the sect?"

"Junior Sister Xiao, you must have a short memory."

Feng Wanjiang smirked. "You entered the sect at the age of eight. Isn’t your entire cultivation a gift from the Divine Dao Sect?"

Xiao Qingge’s brows furrowed. "You mean…"

Feng Wanjiang's smile deepened. "Since you wish to sever ties with the sect completely, then abolish your cultivation. That way, you and the Divine Dao Sect will be truly done with each other."

"You—what did you just say?!"

Xiao Qingge shot to her feet, fury radiating from her.

The Xiao family’s expressions darkened instantly.

Xiao Qingge was their greatest hope, and now Feng Wanjiang wanted her to cripple herself?

Xiao Nian’s face sank. He said in a deep voice, "To demand something like that in my Xiao family’s home—Head Disciple Feng, don’t you think you’re being too arrogant?"

Feng Wanjiang said indifferently, "Refusing the decree of the Divine Dao Sect… If anyone is being arrogant, it is your Xiao family."

"You—!"

Xiao Nian’s face twisted in anger.

Xiao Qingge clenched her fists and took a deep breath to suppress her rage. "My previous cultivation was already lost. The strength I have now was regained through my own efforts. Why should I cripple myself for you?"

Feng Wanjiang stood up. "Because of the three words—Divine Dao Sect! What, do you have a problem with that?"

The Xiao family members seethed with rage.

This was tyranny!

Even if the Divine Dao Sect was a top sect, this was simply too much!

Feng Wanjiang sneered, "The Xiao family is in dire straits. Relying on the Divine Dao Sect is your only viable path forward. If Xiao Qingge joins the First Immortal Palace, she will have endless cultivation resources at her disposal. What reason do you have to refuse?"

"I'll give you one last chance. Will you accept the decree or not?"

Xiao Qingge knew he was trying to force her into submission, yet she still answered without hesitation—

"I will not!"

Even if the Xiao family was struggling, they would never become vassals of another.

If resources were scarce, then she would simply cultivate at her own pace.

No matter what, she would never return to the Divine Dao Sect!

"Good. Very good!"

Feng Wanjiang’s smile turned icy. "So you think that by clinging to Li Ran, you can stand against the entire sect?"

"Who just called my name?"

A calm male voice rang out, instantly silencing the entire reception hall.

Everyone turned toward the entrance.

A tall figure slowly walked in, his gaze cold and deep, his features sharp as if carved by a blade.

"Li Ran!"

Xiao Qingge covered her mouth, her eyes filled with joy.

He had returned!

Li Ran strode up to Feng Wanjiang and asked, "I didn’t quite catch what you just said. Mind repeating it?"

Facing the man before him, Feng Wanjiang felt his scalp tingle.

Wasn’t this demon supposed to be in the Southern Borders?

When did he come back?!

Slap, slap, slap.

Li Ran raised his hand and lightly patted Feng Wanjiang’s face. "I told you to repeat it. What, cat got your tongue?"

Feng Wanjiang was humiliated, but he didn’t dare lose his temper. His face flushed as he stiffly said, "I came to deliver the Divine Dao Sect’s decree."

"A decree?"

Li Ran smirked. "Let me see it."

Feng Wanjiang didn’t dare resist and handed over the decree.

Li Ran unfolded it, glanced over it, then frowned. "'A special grace, permitting her return to the sect'?"

"What kind of nonsense is this? You people really think you're something, huh?"

He crumpled the decree into a ball and held it out to Feng Wanjiang.

"Eat it."

"...Huh?"

Feng Wanjiang froze.

Li Ran smiled. "What, don’t understand? I said, eat this dogshit decree."

Feng Wanjiang clenched his fists. "Li Ran, don’t push me too—"

His words were cut short.

Li Ran grabbed his face with his left hand, effortlessly pried his mouth open with brute force, and stuffed the decree inside.

"Honestly, you're a grown man. Do you really need someone to feed you?"

The Xiao family members were utterly shocked.

The aggressive and overbearing Head Disciple Feng was now being manhandled like a ragdoll!

The contrast was too extreme.

Li Ran chuckled. "Can’t swallow it? No problem, I’ll help."

Boom!

A fist landed square on Feng Wanjiang’s face, sending blood gushing from his nose.

Boom! Boom!

A few more punches followed, caving in his facial bones and knocking out every last one of his teeth.

Li Ran frowned. "Still can’t swallow?"

"I-I swallowed it!"

Feng Wanjiang trembled as he forced his mouth open wide, his voice filled with terror. "See? I really swallowed it!"

He was only at the peak of the Golden Core Realm, while Li Ran was a Nascent Soul cultivator—a genius at that.

The moment Li Ran grabbed him, he had used a secret technique to seal Feng Wanjiang’s spiritual energy.

Now, he couldn't even ignite his blood essence, let alone use spells.

He was completely at Li Ran’s mercy!

Li Ran nodded, satisfied. "Good."

Feng Wanjiang had just begun to relax when a voice whispered in his ear—

"Now spit it back out."

"—Huh?"

His legs went weak, nearly giving out beneath him.

Li Ran warmly reassured him, "Can’t get it out? No worries, I’ll help."

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The reception hall echoed with the sounds of fists meeting flesh, punctuated by Feng Wanjiang’s cries of pain and desperate pleas for mercy.

Xiao Nian watched, his throat going dry.

So this was what they meant by even villains have their match!