In an instant, only Elliot Cui was left standing awkwardly in place, his face shifting from green to purple, from purple to red, and from red to white, like a chameleon.
Even Situ Ming had apologized, so what should he do?
Although he was a second-grade alchemist, in this situation, even Situ Ming, a direct descendant of the Situ Family, had apologized. What good was his status as a second-grade alchemist?
Moreover, if he offended Terra Su, wouldn’t that be equivalent to offending Jackson Guo, the Dean? As a student of the Elixir Path division at Anyang Academy, if he offended Dean Guo, his future would be bleak.
Elliot Cui’s face changed several times before he finally gritted his teeth and walked towards Terra Su, lowering his stance. “Terra Su, it was my fault earlier. Please be magnanimous and forgive me this once.”
“Who are you? Do I know you?” Terra Su replied indifferently.
Elliot Cui’s face changed again, and he cursed Terra Su a thousand times in his heart. After all, you didn’t suffer any loss; it was me who got slapped. Now I’m even apologizing, what more do you want?
“Cui Junior Brother, is there some misunderstanding between you and Terra Su?” Li Shitong, who had been watching everything, couldn’t help but frown slightly. She knew very well how highly Jackson Guo regarded Terra Su, practically treating him as a master of the Elixir Path. For Elliot Cui to dare offend Terra Su was courting death.
“Senior Sister Li, it’s nothing serious, just a small misunderstanding between Terra Su and Situ Ming. I was just trying to mediate, but there might have been a slight misunderstanding in the process. It’s all resolved now,” Elliot Cui said, trying to downplay the situation.
However, a few busybodies in the crowd couldn’t help but interject, “It wasn’t just a small misunderstanding. Earlier, you clearly said that this Terra Su should kneel and lick Situ Ming’s shoes.”
“What?” Li Shitong’s face instantly turned icy, her gaze shifting to Elliot Cui and Situ Ming, making Situ Ming break out in a cold sweat. He cursed Elliot Cui inwardly. Why drag me into this? I already apologized, and Terra Su accepted it. Now I’m being dragged back in.
“Senior Sister Li, don’t listen to their one-sided story. It’s not like that,” Elliot Cui said, breaking out in a cold sweat. If Li Shitong reported this to Jackson Guo, he would be finished. Forget about becoming Guo’s disciple; he might not even be able to stay in the Elixir Path division.
“Shut up. I will definitely report this to the teacher,” Li Shitong said coldly.
“Senior Sister Li, it really was a misunderstanding. Please don’t tell the Dean,” Elliot Cui pleaded, panicking. If Jackson Guo found out, he would be in deep trouble.
Li Shitong thought for a moment and said, “Then apologize to Terra Su and slap yourself ten times in front of everyone. I won’t report this to the teacher.”
Elliot Cui’s face turned even more miserable. Apologizing was one thing, but slapping himself ten times in public was worse than being killed.
“Senior Sister Li, can’t we…” Elliot Cui tried to negotiate.
Li Shitong’s face turned cold. “In that case, I’ll report it to the teacher.”
Elliot Cui was on the verge of tears. He had no choice but to slap himself ten times in front of everyone, tears and snot streaming down his face from the pain and humiliation. He, a dignified second-grade alchemist, had never imagined he would be humiliated by an unknown kid.
After the slaps, Elliot Cui, holding back his humiliation, asked, “Senior Sister Li, is this enough?”
Li Shitong nodded coldly. To be honest, she didn’t want to let Elliot Cui off so easily because his earlier comment about Terra Su licking shoes had greatly displeased her. However, this was the entrance to the Star Pavilion. If things escalated, the Star Pavilion would also be unhappy.
So, Li Shitong had to let Elliot Cui off for now.
Elliot Cui gave Terra Su a hateful look before turning and leaving abruptly.
Naturally, Situ Ming couldn’t stay any longer and quickly followed Elliot Cui.
Peace was restored at the entrance of the Star Pavilion. The staff there also breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Li Shitong had arrived; otherwise, who knows how this would have ended.
After Elliot Cui and Situ Ming had completely left, Li Shitong turned to Terra Su.
“Terra Su, what brings you here? Are you here for the auction?”
Earlier, Li Shitong’s face had been colder than ice when dealing with Elliot Cui, but now she smiled brightly at Terra Su, like flowers in full bloom.
The people around couldn’t help but stare, secretly envying Terra Su. How did this guy get so lucky?
“Yes,” Terra Su nodded.
“Great, I’m here for the auction too. Let’s go together,” Li Shitong immediately invited.
The people around them showed even more envy. Li Shitong, who usually ignored everyone, was now actively inviting Terra Su to the auction. Terra Su was indeed very fortunate.
“Okay,” Terra Su agreed casually.
“The auction doesn’t start for a while. Let’s walk around first,” Li Shitong suggested, her eyes sparkling. She wanted to spend more time with Terra Su, hoping to learn even a fraction of his extraordinary alchemy skills.
Her words naturally sparked another wave of envy, jealousy, and hatred among the onlookers.
The two wandered around the commercial street, Li Shitong buying some small items, and they even had a meal at a restaurant.
“You didn’t have to help me like that earlier,” Terra Su said with a smile. Without Li Shitong, he was confident he could handle Elliot Cui and Situ Ming himself.
“Don’t you understand my intentions?” Li Shitong glanced at Terra Su with a light laugh. She was determined to befriend this extraordinary alchemy genius.
Terra Su shrugged and didn’t reply, taking a sip of tea instead.
“By the way, I never asked, where are you from?” Li Shitong inquired. She knew Terra Su couldn’t be a local of Anyang City. If he were, he wouldn’t have remained unknown. He must have come from somewhere else.
Li Shitong was very curious about which place or force could produce such an incredible alchemy talent like Terra Su.
“Clear River City,” Terra Su answered casually.
“Clear River City?” Li Shitong’s eyes widened. She had thought Terra Su might be from some secluded force in the mountains or perhaps from another region. She never expected him to be from Clear River City.
Compared to Anyang City, calling Clear River City a backwater wouldn’t be an exaggeration. How could such a place produce an alchemy genius like Terra Su?
Li Shitong blinked her long eyelashes, looking at Terra Su. He didn’t seem to be lying, which only made her more curious about him.
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