Chapter 876: Punishment: Clean the Pigpen

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Mu Feng’s coldness made Jiang Wanlin’s expression dim.

But at the same time, she looked at Su Xiaolu nervously. Mu Feng was her fiancé. She had liked him for so many years. She was really worried about him.

Jiang Wanlin felt that the reason why she and Mu Feng were like this now was entirely because of Chen Lian. Now that she and Mu Feng had been chosen by Teacher, with Chen Lian’s aptitude, she would be sent back if she couldn’t pass the assessment.

She just needed to wait a little longer.

She thought to herself that no matter what punishment Mu Feng received, she would not ignore it.

Su Xiaolu looked at Mu Feng and raised her eyebrows. “You’ll accept any punishment?”

Mu Feng straightened his back and nodded resolutely. “Yes.”

Su Xiaolu said casually, “Then I’ll punish you to clean the pigpen for two hours a day for seven days.”

After Su Xiaolu finished speaking, she looked at Jiang Wanlin, Wang Mingyue, and Fang Lan. She said calmly, “I’ve been observing you recently. I see that your aptitude is not bad and I have the intention to test you again. Are you willing to accept my assessment?”

Su Xiaolu’s gaze finally landed on Mu Feng meaningfully.

Mu Feng was still in shock. He had mixed feelings and felt insulted, but Su Xiaolu’s next words made his heart beat faster, especially since Su Xiaolu was still looking at him in the end.

Wang Mingyue and Fang Lan’s voices were filled with righteousness. “I’m willing to accept Teacher’s assessment. I’ll definitely do my best not to disappoint you.”

Jiang Wanlin looked at Mu Feng and gave him a worried look.

Mu Feng finally reacted. He hurriedly lowered his head and replied respectfully, “I’m willing to accept Teacher’s assessment. I’ll definitely do my best not to disappoint Teacher.”

Mu Feng stuttered as he spoke. He felt a little uncomfortable.

Seeing that Mu Feng had finally reacted, Jiang Wanlin heaved a sigh of relief and hurriedly said formally, “I’m also willing to accept Teacher’s assessment. I’ll definitely do my best not to disappoint you.”

She spoke last to save Mu Feng’s dignity.

Mu Feng was already embarrassed. If she said it first, Mu Feng would only be even more embarrassed. He said it late and even stuttered. The teacher would definitely feel uncomfortable when she heard this. Any teacher would feel uncomfortable.

But if she let Mu Feng speak first before she spoke, this small detail would be resolved.

Su Xiaolu looked at Jiang Wanlin. Unfortunately, she had really fed her heart to the dog.

Su Xiaolu tidied up her thoughts and said, “Then follow me now. From now on, come to me to learn for an extra hour or two every day. At the same time, complete the mission I assigned you.”

“Mu Feng, you can do your punishment after you finish your studies.” With that, Su Xiaolu turned around and led them into the courtyard.

The few of them followed Su Xiaolu.

Because it was the first day, Su Xiaolu wanted to see their basic skills first.

Wang Mingyue and Fang Lan had martial arts foundations.

Jiang Wanlin and Mu Feng also had some foundation. Mu Feng’s martial arts skills were not bad. Jiang Wanlin was a little inferior, but she seemed to know a few moves.

After they practiced for a while, Su Xiaolu began to test their understanding of herbs.

Wang Mingyue and Fang Lan were on par, but Jiang Wanlin was outstanding. She knew more about herbs than the other three.

Su Xiaolu asked them to do a horse stance. She said sternly, “Today’s last mission is to stand with a basin of water on your head and not move. Apart from the position of Jiang Wanlin, Mu Feng, Wang Mingyue, and Fang Lan, raise your left foot. It will end in an hour.”

The few of them immediately did as they were told.

Su Xiaolu looked at the basin above their heads. She turned around, took out her sword, and began to dance.

The sword followed the heart and she became one with the sword.

The few of them could not take their eyes off her. There was ardor and zeal coursing through their blood.

For a moment, they forgot about the unpleasant things from before.

An hour passed quickly. Su Xiaolu put away her sword and said, “Alright, we’ll call it a day. Come back tomorrow.”

As soon as Su Xiaolu spoke, they immediately put down the basin and began to move their limbs.

Su Xiaolu left first.

After she left, the few of them, who were about the same age, relaxed even more.

Wang Mingyue looked at Jiang Wanlin and asked, “Hello, it seems that Teacher Su has taken a fancy to us. For a long time to come, everyone will be together often. Let’s all introduce ourselves. This will make it easier for us to interact in the future. I’ll start with me.”

“My name is Wang Mingyue. I’m 12 years old. I like to practice martial arts. I have a special liking for swords and sabers. However, my family is filled with scholars. My father, uncles, and grandfather are all scholars. There are also, mostly scholars in the family clan.”

Wang Mingyue was lively, enthusiastic, confident, and ostentatious.

After she finished introducing them, Fang Lan poked her forehead. Then, he said, “There’s something she forgot to say. She’s my fiancée. Our families are

together. We’re childhood sweethearts. Unlike her, my family practices martial arts. My father, grandfather, and my uncle are all martial arts practitioners. My name is Fang Lan. I’m 14 years old.”

After Fang Lan finished the gentle introduction, she reached out and pinched Wang Mingyue’s cheek. “Are you shy?”

Wang Mingyue blushed and was about to fight back in frustration.

Fang Lan immediately ran, and Wang Mingyue chased after him.

Fang Lan smiled and said to Mu Feng and Jiang Wanlin, “Don’t mind her.

Mingyue is like this. We’ll listen to what you have to say.”

Even though he was being chased around, he did not stop.

Mu Feng and Jiang Wanlin were both shocked. Mu Feng looked a little awkward. He said calmly, “My name is Mu Feng. I’m also 14 years old. My family is in business. I love martial arts. I’ve loved it since I was young. She’s also my fiancée.”

When Mu Feng said it, he felt uncomfortable, but this was the truth.

He looked at Jiang Wanlin. Fortunately, Jiang Wanlin didn’t scowl.

Jiang Wanlin said calmly, “My name is Jiang Wanlin. I’m 11 years old. I come from an academic family. I’m not talented in martial arts. I prefer to study medicine. I want to be an Alchemist in the future.” “My father said that I’m more talented in this area.”

Jiang Wanlin smiled shyly.

Mu Feng pursed his lips and blurted out, “What talent? That’s what Uncle said on purpose because he was afraid that you would stop learning after a few days. Aren’t you just like that when it comes to martial arts? You say that you’re tired after learning it and can’t suffer at all. You can’t even stand being told that your actions aren’t correct.”

After Mu Feng finished speaking, he didn’t feel anything wrong.

However, Jiang Wanlin looked at Mu Feng in disbelief. She asked him, “Am I that kind of person in your eyes?”

He thought she couldn’t take the hardship. He thought she couldn’t persevere?

In his eyes, only someone like Chen Lian could endure hardships and persevere?

Jiang Wanlin felt suffocated and uncomfortable. She was clearly not like this. When she used to practice martial arts, she did not do it well, but she had never thought of giving up. It was Mu Feng who saw it and said that she did badly.

She was just unwilling to practice in front of him.

Mu Feng liked to practice martial arts and he always wanted to lecture her. That was why Jiang Wanlin gave up on practicing martial arts.

“What do you mean in my eyes? You’re such a person to begin with. Uncle found you such a good Martial Master, but you refused to learn well. You weren’t willing to learn even when I taught you.”

Mu Feng frowned. Why was Jiang Wanlin like this again? It was as if he had done something wrong..

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