Chap 98 - I’m Too Tired

The guardians stood in shock and disbelief as they witnessed the tragic demise of Old Wi, his body bursting like a fragile bubble. Old Wi hadn't committed any grave offense; he had merely disobeyed what seemed like a "simple" instruction from his young master. Yet, now they couldn't help but imagine themselves in his shoes, a cold shudder running down their spines. Old Ai, who had observed his young master's vast and boundless knowledge, couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions.

Comparing his current master to the one he had previously served, Old Ai found him unreasonable. But deep down, he understood that this was the price he paid for allowing himself to be deluded by his master's youthful naivety. Although his old bones harbored no hint of regret, the shock of realizing his new master's ruthlessness over such a minor mistake—an action that couldn't even be considered a mistake in the first place—was overwhelming.