I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense - Chapter 437
Chapter 437: Chapter 438: You’re in Big Trouble Now!
Ling Xue’er had named him; survival was impossible now. What they needed to do was to try to shift the responsibility onto Wang Ling as much as possible and extricate the First Battlefield from this affair as best they could.
This was also why Mei Changqing had been patiently inquiring about the process.
However, it seemed that the young man had yet to realize the severity of the situation, still harboring a sliver of hope.
“Father, I am your own flesh and blood!”
“It was just a matter of bullying a few female cultivators, what’s the big deal—it’s not a crime worthy of death!”
“Father, think of a way out, as long as you speak up, the City Lord will surely let things slide!”
Wang Ling was utterly panicked; Mei Changqing’s visit was to kill him!
What had he done after all? It was just taking a few women; could that count for anything?
Wasn’t that a normal thing to do?
He was somewhat confused by the situation.
“Ah, unfilial son, take a good look; you’re in deep trouble!”
Wang Guan flicked his hand, tossing a copy of the Immortal Spirit Daily to the other party. After all, even if his offspring was to die, he should die with clear understanding.
Wang Ling took the Immortal Spirit Daily, browsing it with confusion, but in an instant, his expression froze.
He saw clearly words like “Ling Xue’er,” “about to arrive on the battlefield,” “prepare to meet your death,” which thundered in his mind like a lightning strike.
He stood there, utterly stunned.
His actions on the First Battlefield were somehow known by the Kingdom of Women far away in Southern Ming, and he was even named directly, no wonder the City Lord and his father had come looking for him—something serious had occurred.
He was naturally aware of the reputation of the Queen of the Kingdom of Women; being targeted by her personally, even Mei Changqing likely didn’t have the capability to save him.
The best outcome was to have him take the fall and bear Ling Xue’er’s wrath to save the entire First Battlefield.
Damn it, how had his actions on the frontier spread to Southern Ming!
Wang Ling was in utter turmoil, fear filling his mind.
“Immortal Spirit Daily, Elder Tianji, Yang Huan told you…”
“That’s right, it must be you, you wretch, actually conspiring with Elder Tianji to ruin my reputation!”
“City Lord, father, it’s this wretch slandering me; everything said in the Immortal Spirit Daily is nonsense!”
“You must believe me!”
Wang Ling’s eyes were bloodshot as he looked at Qin Huan, filled with hatred. Who could have thought a simple report could become the prime culprit destroying him.
“Heh heh, as for this matter, what we say doesn’t count anymore. Ling Xue’er is about to reach the battlefield. We’re merely here beforehand to understand the situation.”
“Don’t worry, how you will be dealt with is not for us to say, nor will we rashly interfere. Everything is up to Lord Ling’s judgement.”
Mei Changqing spoke indifferently, flicking his finger and sealing Wang Ling’s mouth, then turned to look at Qin Huan on the side, casually releasing her from her restraints.
“Miss Qin, I apologize for alarming you. You’ve heard the previous conversation, and I believe you are aware of the whole story now. It is my failure in guidance that has led to such a degenerate emerging from the First Battlefield. When Lord Ling arrives later, she will certainly deal with him harshly, which can also be seen as getting justice for you.”
“This affair is the doing of that unfilial son and has nothing to do with the other cultivators from the first battlefield on the border. In a while, I will personally take action and execute all cultivators involved in bullying the female cultivator. May I know if Miss Qin is satisfied with such a punishment?”
A smile appeared on Wang Guan’s face as he spoke.
“Mmm, I understand. This person has committed evil and must pay with his life!”
Qin Huan paused for a moment before slowly saying.
“That is only right, but just letting him die easily would be letting him off too lightly. I imagine Lord Ling will have even more ruthless means to make him reflect on his wrongdoings. We might as well wait.”
“I hope that when the time comes, Miss Qin can speak a few good words for the first battlefield. Even though such scum has emerged, the battlefield is still a battlefield. After living there for so many years, I’ve grown attached to it.”
Wang Guan nodded and continued.
At this point, Qin Huan understood. Wang Guan’s meaning was clear. The Kingdom of Women was about to come knocking on their door, and they were afraid of being implicated when the battle started on the first battlefield, so they wanted the victim, her, to downplay the situation and let it all blow over with a few good words.
As for Wang Ling, naturally, he was the one to take the blame.
But by sacrificing Wang Ling, could they truly eradicate the existence of these vile beings?
During her time living on the first battlefield of the border, Qin Huan had seen everything clearly. Under Wang Ling’s influence, the majority of the male cultivators had revealed their beastly nature, and bullying and humiliating female cultivators had become as common as daily meals.
Even if Mei Changqing used thunderous methods to exterminate a group of key members, it would only suppress the problem temporarily. Once the storm passed, another Wang Ling or even a third would emerge from the first battlefield.
The reason being that most of the female cultivators on the first battlefield had been humiliated; for the male cultivators there, these women had become nothing more than cheap people who could be bullied at will, without any fear or respect arising from within them.
Naturally, there was no respect to speak of.
The only way to eliminate this hidden danger was to cleanse the entire battlefield, reshuffle the deck, and preferably enable these female cultivators to leave the frontier and settle down on the Mainland.
To achieve this, the only route was to escalate the issue.
“Mmm, I understand. I know the overall situation is what matters. I won’t speak thoughtlessly.”
Qin Huan cooperated very well, with a glint of determination flashing in her eyes.
She had made up her mind. She would agree on the surface for now, but once Ling Xue’er arrived, she would spill all the dirty and despicable deeds of the battlefield.
The Elder had said before that a powerful person would soon come to rescue them. That must be the King of the Kingdom of Women. This means the reports in the Immortal Spirit Daily must have also been written by that powerful person.
With so many notable figures coming to their aid, it would be an injustice to their well-meaning efforts if the matter ended with a slap on the wrist. They had to eradicate the problem and give it a thorough overhaul!
As for Mei Changqing and Wang Guan? Wang Ling was able to act brazenly because he relied on their influence. When there was no trouble, they both turned a blind eye to the happenings on the battlefield. Now that a problem had arisen, they immediately pretended to be concerned, which was truly nauseating to her.
If she had enough power, she would have wanted to deal with both Mei Changqing and Wang Guan together.
It was only uncertain how capable the King of the Kingdom of Women was and whether she could contend with Mei Changqing.
“Mmm, you did well. Encountering such an incident on the first battlefield was tough on you. Once this matter is settled, I will promote you to be the Captain of this battlefield’s team. From now on, you will be in charge of all affairs on the battlefield, and I believe that the bullying of female cultivators won’t happen again,” said Mei Changqing, his expression softening considerably.
Qin Huan was the victim reported in the Immortal Spirit Daily. If she came forward to negotiate with Ling Xue’er, her words would carry more weight than anyone else’s.
“Thank you, City Lord!”
