Chapter 3

They all bowed quickly, nervousness clear on their faces. "Hanguang Jun."

Sizhui spoke first, voice careful. "Has Senior Wei woken up yet?"

Hanguang Jun hummed in acknowledgment. "What are you all doing here?"

At that question, nervous expressions spread across every face.

Sizhui stuttered slightly. "Hanguang Jun, that… we were told to receive punishment from you."

Hanguang Jun waited patiently for explanation.

Sizhui continued, "That… we… today, we had a lecture about various clans. Then Jingyi had a doubt, and Jin Ling countered with an answer, and… an argument grew."

With each name mentioned, faces grew paler and more frightened.

Hanguang Jun remained still, clearly expecting more.

Sizhui pushed forward. "In that argument… they spoke recklessly. So Master Lan asked us to be punished."

Just then, Zewu Jun appeared. "But today's class was quite interesting, I must say."

Seeing him, Hanguang Jun bowed respectfully. "Brother."

The disciples quickly followed suit.

Zewu Jun smiled faintly. "To be exact, they were more curious about Young Master Wei."

Hanguang Jun's gaze shifted to the disciples.

"I told them to receive punishment from you," Zewu Jun continued, "but Uncle Lan was quite triggered by the questions thrown around in today's class. He asked us to increase the difficulty for them."

Hearing this, shocked expressions bloomed across every face.

Jin Ling shot a glare at Jingyi.

Jingyi mouthed, "What?"

Ouyang Zizhen gulped hard.

Sizhui's nervousness became visible.

Even Hanguang Jun showed a flicker of surprise—something only Zewu Jun could detect.

Zewu Jun secretly enjoyed the reactions but said calmly, "To be honest, Uncle Lan was quite impressed with your debate today. The questions were precise and showed good thinking."

The disciples visibly relaxed from the high pressure.

Zewu Jun continued, "But the choice of words and tone is not something to be appreciated. This punishment is for manner of speaking." He smiled and turned to Hanguang Jun, indicating him to proceed.

The disciples felt excited by the praise but guilty when the issue was pointed out.

Hanguang Jun's voice was firm. "Ill-mannered words and arguing without reason. Copy the Art of Debate and Word Manners one hundred times."

Shock registered on every face.

Ouyang Zizhen gasped. "What?"

Jingyi started, "But—"

Sizhui quickly nudged him to stop talking.

Even Zewu Jun looked shocked but smiled in defeat.

Jin Ling protested, "But this is too much! How can we— mm mm—"

He was silenced instantly by Hanguang Jun's silence spell.

"One more word," Hanguang Jun said coolly, "punishment doubles."

Everyone fell silent immediately.

Zewu Jun snickered softly and asked, "Tonight they have a night hunt, correct? Who will assist them?"

"Wen Ning and me," Hanguang Jun replied.

Zewu Jun hummed in acknowledgment.

Ouyang Zizhen suddenly remembered something. "Ah! Hanguang Jun, we have a doubt to ask."

As soon as those words left his mouth, the others looked restless, signaling frantically for him not to continue.

But Hanguang Jun simply said, "Speak."

Ouyang Zizhen glanced at everyone hesitantly. "That… nothing. I forgot."

"Lying is prohibited," Hanguang Jun stated. "Punishment doubles."

Shock spread again. Ouyang Zizhen, now urged to spill everything, said quickly, "Hanguang Jun, we… we had this doubt. I mean, why doesn't Senior Wei wear purple when he's a Jiang sect disciple?"

Hanguang Jun replied calmly, "His choice."

Ouyang continued confusedly, "Then why doesn't he use a sword like the rest of the Jiang disciples? Is that also his choice or Did he really sacrifice his sword for demonic cultivation?"

At those words, Hanguang Jun's eyebrows visibly furrowed. He could never tolerate anyone speaking poorly about Wei Ying.

"Words overboarded" Hanguang Jun said, voice hardening. "No talking until your punishment is finished."

Once again, shock washed over them. Jin Ling wanted to say something but could only hum in frustration.

Sizhui kept quiet in defeat.

Jingyi stood speechless.

Ouyang Zizhen tried again. "But—"

Before another word could escape, Hanguang Jun silenced them all with the silence spell, his expression leaving no room for argument.

They all looked at Zewu Jun in hope. But, he left with no words after looking at them pitifully and a shake of head.

Then Hanguang Jun also left from there.

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