Transmigrated as the Destined Villain, My Senior Brothers Are Chasing After My Love Chapter 26

Chapter 26: Admit Mistake and Apologize

“Little Junior Brother, can you… can you forgive Third Senior Brother?”

He finally spoke. “I know Third Senior Brother was a bit impulsive and hurt Little Junior Brother, but Third Senior Brother has also been punished to face the wall in the Tempering Tower because of Little Junior Brother. Could Little Junior Brother speak to Shizun and spare Third Senior Brother the fifty lashes?”

Seeing Lin Qingyue staring blankly, he continued, “Little Junior Brother might not know, but while the Tempering Tower is a place for everyone to train, no one wants to experience the confinement room. What’s more, there are fifty lashes. Whether he is beaten before going in or after coming out, it is too heavy for Third Senior Brother.”

As Luo You spoke, a disciple brought medicine to Lin Qingyue. He looked at the bowls of medicine, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and stood there blushing.

Hearing their conversation, the disciple couldn’t help but speak up. “Isn’t it just going to the Tempering Tower? What’s the big deal? He was forced to open his pulse forcibly. If his luck was bad, it would have damaged his meridians, and there could be problems with his cultivation in the future.”

Others might not know, but he knew.

This matter wasn’t a major event in the sect, and it happened on Guizang Peak. Peak Lord Ye didn’t let others know, but he had heard their Master talk about it in the past few days. He understood the gist of what had happened.

“Entering the confinement room isn’t scary, and it won’t damage spiritual roots. This Senior Brother doesn’t need to worry.” Fearing he might say more, he reminded tactfully, “Our Master said not to disturb Junior Brother Lin’s recovery if there’s nothing important.”

Luo You’s brain couldn’t quite turn around. He didn’t expect that Third Senior Brother had just made a move, and Little Junior Brother was in such serious condition.

He thought it was nothing; how did it almost damage his meridians?

“Little Junior Brother.”

“Fourth Senior Brother, thank you for coming to see me. You should go back first.”

The smile on Lin Qingyue’s face had disappeared. He simply spoke calmly to chase the guest away. Luo You wanted to say something else, but in the end, said nothing and left Kurong Peak as if fleeing.

“Bullying the small with the big is simply shameless. To actually ask you to plead for mercy is even more shameless. If my Senior Brothers and Sisters treated me like this, I would definitely shout for Master to punish them well. Hmph!”

“Many thanks, Senior Brother Zhou, for speaking up for me.”

Lin Qingyue smiled gratefully at him. “Fourth Senior Brother doesn’t know what happened, so I don’t blame him. It is excusable for him to favor Third Senior Brother. I am very happy that Shizun and Eldest Senior Brother made decisions for me.”

Seeing him so easy to talk to, Senior Brother Zhou instructed him, “One cannot be so easy to talk to as a person, forgiving others so easily. They’ve bullied you to this extent; even if it’s a fellow Senior Brother, it won’t do.”

Lin Qingyue nodded obediently, smiling as he said, “I know. Senior Brother Zhou, go busy yourself. I can drink the medicine myself.”

“Then Junior Brother Lin, remember to drink the medicine. Master said this medicine cannot be wasted; you must finish it no matter how bitter it is.”

After the disciple instructed him and left, Lin Qingyue lifted the medicine bowl, staring at the bitter, astringent soup inside with a solemn expression.

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Compared to the others in the Wanjian Sect, Ye Jingxian was indeed somewhat different. He had also underestimated the original novel too much.

Cheng Hui did indeed have a connection with the protagonist Yun Jinzhou. Perhaps attracted by him, Sword Dao Peak protected him and liked him, and other disciples of the sect were also very likely to have their hearts captured by him. In the original novel, the only one who didn’t have anything with him was Ye Jingxian.

Currently, he was weak. Even with talent, entering Guizang Peak couldn’t prevent him from being calculated against and suppressed. Before rising completely, fighting alone was not advisable.

He had taken Yun Jinzhou’s sword, but that sword wasn’t something anyone could just take. With the protagonist’s powerful halo, that sword hurt him. As for future opportunities, he still had to try to know.

Lin Qingyue thought to himself. In this place, apart from the villains and cannon fodder who hated him and opposed him, everyone else would like him, help him, even stand up for him and go through fire and water for him.

Apart from his personality and lack of special feelings for the male lead, Ye Jingxian seemed to be the only exception in the story whom Yun Jinzhou wanted to contact later but failed.

He thought about the pros and cons and the reliability of this, not noticing someone coming in.

“No matter how much you look, this medicine cannot be poured out.”

Ye Jingxian saw Lin Qingyue motionless, brows slightly furrowed, not knowing what he was thinking. Assuming he disliked the medicine for being too bitter and didn’t want to drink it, he spoke up to remind him.

Snapping back to reality, Lin Qingyue saw Ye Jingxian and paused for a moment. “Eldest Senior Brother.”

This “Eldest Senior Brother” sounded a bit different from usual. Ye Jingxian paused, thinking of the sect matters he handled, and his tone softened slightly.

“This matter wasn’t handled according to sect rules. You are unhappy, but the medicine still must be drunk.” He paused after speaking. “I won’t show mercy with those fifty lashes just because he is a Junior Brother.”

After listening for a while, Lin Qingyue finally understood his meaning. He didn’t respond, but frowned and held his breath, downing the medicine in one go.

Dense, long eyelashes covered the deep thought in his eyes. Only then did he slowly speak, “Eldest Senior Brother, I am not unhappy.”

The medicine tasted very bitter, both bitter and astringent, and the smell was unpleasant. Lin Qingyue knew if he continued drinking like this, his body would definitely smell of medicine. Thinking of this, he felt irritable. Suddenly, a hand appeared in front of him. What came into view was a candied fruit.

He looked up. Ye Jingxian was treating him like a child to coax.

“For you. This is sweet.”

Hesitating for less than half a second, Lin Qingyue took the candied fruit from his hand. “Mn, it’s sweet.”

Now his mouth had sweet, bitter, and astringent flavors; it could be considered complete.

“Eldest Senior Brother, do you have anything you like very much?”

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Ye Jingxian didn’t know why he asked this, but still answered, “No.”

This answer was somewhat beyond Lin Qingyue’s expectations. “Your sword, and cultivation… you don’t like these?”

Lin Qingyue: “…”

Fine, let’s change the question. “Eldest Senior Brother, what do you think of Junior Brother Yun?”

What connection is there with Junior Brother Yun? Ye Jingxian glanced at him. “Aptitude is fair, temperament still needs polishing.”

“Junior Brother Yun is so liked by everyone. Does Eldest Senior Brother also think he is very good?”

Ye Jingxian looked complicated. “You are Guizang Peak’s Little Junior Brother. No need to compare with him.”

Who the hell is comparing with Yun Jinzhou? Lin Qingyue rolled his eyes internally. “Everyone likes him very much. Does Eldest Senior Brother not like him? Like feeling he is better than others, more obedient, making Eldest Senior Brother want to protect him.”

With every sentence he spoke, Ye Jingxian’s look became stranger. “I’ll go find Martial Aunt Su.”

“Find Martial Aunt Su for what?” Lin Qingyue was confused. He hadn’t answered his question yet.

Could it be he also likes Yun Jinzhou and has different feelings for him?

“Find Martial Aunt Su to examine your brain.”

He was being insulted, wasn’t he? Lin Qingyue’s eyes widened round. What was this? Personal attacks?

“My brain is fine; no need to find Martial Aunt Su.”

His temples throbbed wildly. Endure it, endure it. This is a thigh (backer), a partner. Calming down, Lin Qingyue asked, “Eldest Senior Brother, if Junior Brother Yun makes a mistake, will you show mercy?”

“Is everyone the same?”

Lin Qingyue stopped talking. After a while, he opened his mouth to ask again, “Eldest Senior Brother, what if someone bullies me in the future?”

“Fight back. The Master and the sect will naturally back you up.”

“What if fellow Senior Brothers or Junior Brothers bully me?”

“The Discipline Hall will naturally give you justice.”

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“So, does Eldest Senior Brother like Junior Brother Yun?” Lin Qingyue took the chance to ask.

Ye Jingxian glanced at him. “Why should I like him?”

Lin Qingyue was speechless. How would he know?

Seeing that he really didn’t have anything for Yun Jinzhou, Lin Qingyue sighed. “I don’t even know why Third Senior Brother wanted me to apologize to Junior Brother Yun. Does Eldest Senior Brother also want me to apologize? I did nothing; why should I apologize?”

Speaking of this, the tails of his eyes reddened. He turned his head in defiance. The stubbornness on his slightly pale face looked somewhat pitiful, his attitude of absolutely not bowing his head very obvious.

Ye Jingxian’s forehead swelled. What were these messy thoughts? “It is not your fault. No one dares make you apologize.”

“That’s good.” Lin Qingyue said, “But, I want Third Senior Brother to admit his mistake and apologize to me.”

This last sentence was the key point. For someone as proud as Cheng Hui, admitting a mistake and apologizing was more painful than beating him.

Beating him back, he would do it himself later. Admitting his mistake and apologizing—he wanted that now.

Ye Jingxian: “Okay, I know. I will speak to Shizun.”

Lin Qingyue nodded, asking casually, “Does Shizun have something going on recently?”

“The medicinal ingredients for your pill are still short two items. Shizun has personally left the sect to search for them.” Seeing him freeze, Ye Jingxian thought he was worried and comforted him, “Shizun will be back soon. You rest and recover in peace.”

Lin Qingyue wasn’t worried. He just hadn’t expected Ye Zhanxiu to go search for medicine for him personally.

In the confrontation with Cheng Hui, he had the chance not to get hurt like this, and he could have chosen another opportunity to open his pulse. But he still chose to do this. He didn’t regret it; he just felt the timing was good, killing two birds with one stone.

But Ye Zhanxiu personally searching for medicine for him because of this indeed exceeded his expectations.

Suddenly feeling very bored, Lin Qingyue’s expression wasn’t good, and he had no mood to talk to Ye Jingxian. The room went quiet. He leaned against the headboard, unknown thoughts running through his mind.

Ye Jingxian waited for a long time. After leaving some things for him, he left. These days, he was the one visiting, bringing news and items. Lin Qingyue was used to it. When he left, Lin Qingyue glanced at him, then withdrew his gaze.

The Eldest Senior Brother of Wanjian Sect did everything quickly, without any sloppiness. After Lin Qingyue stated his request, he went to the confinement room of the Tempering Tower. Outside the door, he met Yun Jinzhou and Pei Yanshu.

Seeing him, Yun Jinzhou looked at Ye Jingxian, hesitating to speak.

“Eldest Senior Brother.”

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He nodded slightly, not stopping, and continued inside.

Yun Jinzhou didn’t leave but continued to wait there. Ye Jingxian appearing meant Cheng Hui was likely to be released. He had to see for himself to be at ease.

After showing his jade token, Ye Jingxian stepped into the Tempering Tower.

The confinement room was a special place. Apart from disciples willing to come here to temper their will, the rest were disciples being punished. This was the first time since entering the sect that Cheng Hui had been punished with confinement. Sitting inside, the sullenness in his heart hadn’t dissipated. Seeing Ye Jingxian, he called out respectfully.

“Eldest Senior Brother.”

“Third Junior Brother, the remaining fifty lashes will be administered after your injuries heal. Before that, go admit your mistake and apologize to Little Junior Brother first.”

He spoke without a trace of emotion. Hearing the first half, Cheng Hui thought Eldest Senior Brother was indeed Eldest Senior Brother.

But what was admitting a mistake? “Eldest Senior Brother, is this Lin Qingyue’s request?”

Ye Jingxian: “Mn.”

Cheng Hui felt contempt in his heart. Sure enough.

“Eldest Senior Brother, I didn’t want to hurt him. This was all directed and acted by him to frame me. Before, he found fault with everyone, mocking them verbally and snitching behind their backs; now his methods are even more sinister, stabbing Senior Brothers in the back and framing them. Such villainous behavior—this is his true face.”

Ye Jingxian looked at his resentment and disgust, so different from his usual appearance. He called out, “Third Junior Brother, are you blaming me?”

He stated the facts he saw. “You relied on your cultivation to bully him. Is that a fact? Did we wrong you?”

Cheng Hui opened his mouth but ultimately responded with silence.

“Since even you believe you were relying on cultivation to bully, was there anything wrong with him wanting to resist?”

Cheng Hui frowned. “He was the one bullying people first. I just wanted him to apologize.”

Ye Jingxian: “He just entered the sect, his cultivation is lower than yours. How could he bully you, a Senior Brother?”

“He…” Cheng Hui shut his mouth. He turned his head and stopped talking. Ye Jingxian looked at him calmly. “Regardless of whether you truly intended to hurt Little Junior Brother, ultimately he was injured. That is your fault, and you should admit your mistake and apologize. If you feel what I said before makes you uncomfortable, come find me directly.”

Cheng Hui wanted to say he didn’t blame him. Ye Jingxian didn’t wait for him to speak and continued, “As for whether the injury on his shoulder was intentional, I will return your innocence.”

He spoke decisively, leaving no room for argument. Even if Cheng Hui was unwilling, he had no choice. He noted this debt in his heart and finally lowered his head. “I understand, Eldest Senior Brother.”

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