Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Severe Punishment
"In the memory of the Eternal Celestial Emperor, Penglai Immortal Island is located on a vast island in the eastern part of the Cultivation Realm, a very mysterious force."
Gu Chenfeng thought to himself, "Penglai Immortal Island is abundant with countless Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and precious herbs, and even Ancient Divine Beasts exist there. Even in the past, the Eternal Celestial Emperor didn’t know much about Penglai Immortal Island."
"The fact that the Su Family Elder can purchase Immortal Wine from Penglai Immortal Island proves the Su Family’s status in the Cultivation Realm. It seems I’ve underestimated the Su Family."
The Su Family’s status in the Cultivation Realm is considerably stronger than Gu Chenfeng had imagined.
Otherwise, how could Su Qianshan manage to buy Penglai Immortal Wine?
Tian Kui closed his eyes to enjoy the aroma of the wine and laughed excitedly, "As expected from Immortal Wine, the scent alone is intoxicating."
Pouring a glass of wine, Su Qianshan raised his glass and laughed happily, "Wine God, please."
"I can’t wait any longer, let me toast first!" Tian Kui exclaimed eagerly, raising his glass and downing it in one go.
Tian Kui closed his eyes, savoring the Immortal Wine, his face full of enjoyment.
A moment later, Tian Kui slowly opened his eyes in awe, "The aroma is truly intoxicating, Immortal Wine is like golden nectar and jade liquid, with a lingering taste. It’s worthy of Penglai Immortal Wine. Drinking such wine in one’s life, even death is worth it."
"Haha!" Su Qianshan laughed happily, "The Wine God indeed lives up to his name. Such Immortal Wine can only be matched by the Wine God. Let me pour you another glass."
As Su Qianshan poured the wine, he laughed, "I have heard clearly about the incident where the Wang Family sent someone to steal treasures and harm people; it is indeed the Wang Family’s fault."
"The Wang Family is a subsidiary family of our Su Family. For the Wang Family to commit such disgraceful acts, the Su Family also holds responsibility. I hereby represent the Su Family to apologize to the Ancient Divine Sect and Fairy Qiushui, hoping to quell the anger of the Ancient Divine Sect."
Upon hearing Su Qianshan’s words, Gu Chenfeng thought, "This Su Elder really knows right from wrong and is very sincere."
Behind him, the seriously injured Wang Chongshan and others dared not breathe loudly, nor even raise their heads.
Looking at the Immortal Wine in his glass, Tian Kui smiled faintly, "Elder Su’s offering of such rare Immortal Wine shows sincerity. The Ancient Divine Sect accepts the Su Family’s apology."
"Thank you, Wine God." Su Qianshan clasped his hands in thanks, "The Penglai Immortal Wine is given to the Wine God as the Su Family’s compensation gift."
"I appreciate Elder Su’s kindness." Tian Kui laughed and shook his head, "As a lover of wine himself, Elder Su knows that Immortal Wine, though rare, loses its flavor if taken against someone’s affection. Just invite me for a drink next time; perhaps I’ll visit tomorrow."
Su Qianshan laughed happily, "I will always be at your service."
As he finished speaking.
Su Qianshan took out another treasure, radiating very pure and powerful Ice Attribute Energy.
"This is the thousand-year Ice Soul Fruit." Su Qianshan smiled slightly, "The Wang Family wronged others and should compensate. Our Su Family just happens to have a thousand-year Ice Soul Fruit. We hope the Wine God accepts it as recompense."
"Thousand-year Ice Soul Fruit!" Zuo Qingyang, Bai Tu, and Liu Qingqing exclaimed simultaneously, their eyes filled with fervor.
Gu Chenfeng was also amazed, "The Ice Attribute Energy is exceptionally vast and pure, worthy of a treasure grown over millennia. For Ice Attribute Cultivators, it’s comparable to an Immortal Pill."
Liu Qingqing, anxious, sent a message, "Tian Kui Uncle-master, Fairy Qiushui specifically needs this thousand-year Ice Soul Fruit! The Elder said that if encountered, we must obtain it by all means."
"With Elder Su’s sincerity, it’s hard to refuse. This treasure is extremely rare and precious; I’ll accept it on behalf of Qiushui." Tian Kui smiled faintly, accepting the Ice Soul Fruit without hesitation.
Su Qianshan laughed happily, "It’s best to turn major issues into minor ones and minor ones into none. Our Su Family and the Ancient Divine Sect originally bore no grudge and should not turn against each other due to this matter."
At this point, Su Qianshan looked at Su Jiuyou and the other two, his face instantly darkened.
Su Jiuyou and the others shuddered fearfully, intense fear flooding their hearts, bodies trembling uncontrollably.
"Jiuyou, you have greatly disappointed me with your insolent and arrogant demeanor, disgracing the Su Family." Su Qianshan said harshly, with a wave of his hand, a terrifying Qi Force erupted.
"Pffft!"
The terrifying Qi Force shook Su Jiuyou and the other two to spit blood and their figures were thrown back.
Su Qianshan said sternly, "Apologize immediately!"
Su Jiuyou and the other two struggled to get up from their severe injuries, clasping their hands in apology, "We have offended you earlier, please forgive us, Wine God."
"Forget it, just mind your manners in the future." Tian Kui dismissively waved his hand.
"Certainly." Su Jiuyou clasped his hands again.
Su Qianshan scolded angrily, "If there’s a next time, I won’t spare you lightly. After returning, meditate facing the wall for three years without leaving the Su Family for even half a step!"
"Yes, Elder!" The three of Su Jiuyou replied respectfully, not daring to show any sign of resentment.
Turning his gaze to Wang Chongshan and the others, Su Qianshan said sternly, "Wang Chongshan, I’ve misjudged you for trying to seize the Celestial Technique through such shameless and despicable means."
"Regardless of who it is, mistakes must be punished, and severely."
"The Wang Family harmed others severely to seize the Celestial Technique, disregarding the Su Family’s reputation and gravely affecting the Su Family’s fortune. Starting today, the Su Family will expel the Wang Family as a subsidiary family, reclaim all rights, and never cooperate with the Wang Family again."
Boom!
Upon hearing this, Wang Chongshan and Wang Tianjin and others felt as if struck by lightning, collapsing to the ground.
At this moment, Wang Chongshan felt plunged into endless darkness, devoid of any light.
Without the Su Family as a backing, the Wang Family was finished.
"Good! Very good!" Zuo Qingyang, Bai Tu, and Liu Qingqing cheered, their hatred unabated.
"Elder Su is truly admirable." Tian Kui clasped his hands, "The Wang Family made grave errors, and the Su Family could have directly expelled them as a subsidiary family, yet Elder Su chose to protect the Wang Family first, such magnanimity is praiseworthy."
The despairing Wang Chongshan hurriedly knelt, begging, "Elder, you can’t do this. Without the Su Family’s protection, my Wang Family will surely perish! I beg Elder to give my Wang Family another chance! I’m kneeling and bowing to you!"
Wang Chongshan felt regret deep in his bones.
"Elder’s decision will not change. This is the Wang Family’s own doing." Su Qianshan replied coldly, devoid of any sympathy.
Wang Chongshan was utterly despairing.
The entire Wang Family was also completely desolate.
"If you had known earlier, why act foolishly then." Tian Kui coldly said, "Good deeds bring good rewards, evil deeds bring retribution, frequent injustice leads to self-destruction. You should be grateful Elder Su stepped in."
Zuo Qingyang coldly said, "This is the consequence for your Wang Family."
"Serves you right!" Bai Tu said with satisfaction.
"Elder Su, since the matter is resolved, we’ll return to the sect first. We’ll surely visit you for a delightful drink another day." Tian Kui happily clasped his hands and then turned to leave.
"The Su Family welcomes you at any time." Su Qianshan laughed happily.
Watching Tian Kui and others leave, Su Jiuyou respectfully asked in a low voice, "Elder, is a single Wine God worth such fear from the Su Family?"
Su Qianshan shook his head, "You have no idea of Tian Kui’s terror. If truly angered, the Su Family couldn’t withstand his wrath."