C10. Zha Nan's Humiliation

After a moment everyone finally entered the room again. But the atmosphere there looked completely changed.

Kai Chen had the smug look on his face, on the contrary, the elders had grave expressions. They were looking at the Zha Nan with pity eyes. Kai Chen's friend, his father, and even Zha Nan all had the same question in their mind, 'Just what could have happened between them in the short time when they were not in the room.'

Ahem!

Chain Hai came forward and stand in front of Zha Nan and cleared his throat before saying, "Zha Nan... Kai Chen told me that hurt him knowingly. But he is ready to forgive you if you slap yourself three times and apologize to him..." Everyone there didn't believe what they hear. They had an utter shock on their face. They failed to understand the situation.

"Huh?" Zha Nan had a strong belief in hierarchy, he believed that nobles should never allow commoners to study alongside them. The impression he gives is totally different toward fellow noble. He is a genius in cultivation who reached the 5th level of the mortal realm. He is too proud to apologize to a commoner.

"Uncle what are you saying?! Apologize?! Me?! To this commoner?!

How\...how could tell me to apologize to him?! Respected Elders, what is uncle telling?" The situation turned 180. He came here to wipe out the entire Dragon claw clan, why did things turn against his favor. Even the elders who supported him before were standing like statues.

Everyone had their eyes fixed on Zha Nan, the friends and father of Kai Chem were eagerly waiting for him to slap himself. Chain Hai had stern look on. It was difficult to tell what he was feeling. Chain Xudan had nothing to say in this matter but she felt bad for her cousin. Zha Nan was one of the few people who visited her a couple of times. He brought books and other stuff for her.

He didn't dare to against Chain Hai but seeing his uncle taking the side of the commoner darkened his heart. his esteem and respect for his uncle, who was a great duke he always looked up to, dropped significantly.

"Zha Nan, do it." Chain Hai didn't give a shit what Zha Nan thought of him. He was willing to offend anyone for his daughter.

"...O-ok, I will do it." Zha Nan raised his trembling hand to slap himself. His hands were not trembling because of fear, but because of anger. He felt pure rage toward Kai Chen and for the first time felt frustration toward his uncle. He was disappointed in him.

He slapped hard himself three times just to vent his anger. It was humiliating to slap himself in front of the people who he thought as low life.

"I-I-I apologize for hurting you...plea-please forgive me..." Apologizing to Kai Chen was even more humiliating than slapping himself. He clenched his fist so hard that his nails dig in in flesh. He hung his face not showing it to anyone.

"Uncle, I should go now. The Academy will have its opening ceremony next week and it is compulsory for all 1st-year students to attend it." Zha Nan managed to subdue his anger and leave the house. Chain Hai didn't stop him.

"I think we should take our leave too. Kai Chen, I will be waiting for you after a week." Chain Hai also decided to leave as all matters were resolved.

"Whatever resources you need will be granted to you. In addition, if you want to use the Golden Dragon Jade Medallion for personal use, you can do it. You need pills and medicine to cure your injury too. You can freely enter and exit the medicine palace with this token, and do not have to pay for the herbs. But please use it wisely." Chain Hai again reminded him of the value of the medallion and not to misuse it.

To be honest, compared to his past life as the cultivation freak and Elysium's librarian, this medallion was not worth that much in his eyes. However, He naturally wouldn't think like that with his current conditions.

It was something that could help him to achieve his goals faster and boost his cultivation. Kai Chen gently touched the Medallion in his pocket.

He thumped his chest and proclaimed, "My lord, don't worry, your humble subject doesn't make empty boasts. I will say only this, if I don't manage to cure miss Xudan, then your humble subject will also join her in death." There existed many words and sentences to express confidence, but none were more straightforward than that. Can't cure her? Then I'll die with her! Chain Hai laughed. He knew Kai Chen was merely boasting to grab the attention of everyone.

But still, this was a grand gesture that involved the lives of one's own.

Out of all the people under heaven, who could boast such things with this amount of confidence?

At that moment, even Kai Chen was almost moved by his mesmerizing performance. A performance that could touch even the performer's heart naturally conquered others.

If Chain Hai didn't see how he act and behave then he would have believed every single word that kai Chen said and would have thought he was an honest and diligent guy.

"Haha...I'm glad you think like that. But please never utter a single word regarding today's events shall be discussed after leaving this room." Chain Hai didn't want to degrade Zha Nan's reputation in the outside world. That's why he warned everyone from ever discussing the matter about Zha Nan slapping himself. Kai Chen also didn't want unnecessary attention. They all nodded in agreement.

It was a good thing not that many people were present. Excluding those associated with Kai Chen, those who had accompanied the Chain hai numbered only seven including Zha nan.

They knew that the lord was dead serious. If even a hint of this matter got out, then all of their lives would be at stake. And not to mention, this is directly related to his relative.

Before leaving Chain Hai was quite happy but also a little sad for Zha Nan. He had mixed feelings but relief and happiness overshadowed the negative thoughts inside his mind.

He grabbed Kai Feng's hand and said, "Brother Feng, you are blessed with a great son. You are really fortunate." Kai Feng could only smile wryly. He didn't have a clue what happened between his son and Chain Hai.

'You darn kid, you're having a ball of a time. Just what did you to bring Chain Hai on your side. Fortunately, we didn't meet any disaster and the situation calmed down peacefully. But don't mess up.' Kai Feng's mental state was in turbulence.