"Peng’er, show some respect."

As Wang Xingpeng finished speaking, the man who bore four or five points of resemblance to him frowned and rebuked sternly.

This man was Wang Yuanxiao, the current Peak Master of Tianzhu Peak, and the stunning, outstanding woman beside him was Bai Xumi, his Dao companion.

Wang Yuanxiao frowned and scolded his son, "An apology must have sincerity; otherwise, it is meaningless. Your misunderstanding and conflict with Yang Fei’s two friends indeed led to mistakenly killing one and gravely injuring another. Now, when apologizing, how can you speak so trivially?"

Wang Xingpeng felt displeased at being scolded by his father in front of others, and he looked towards his mother.

Bai Xumi felt a pang of sympathy for her son; she chuckled slightly and turned to Wang Yuanxiao, "Oh, Peng’er already knows his mistake. He is sincerely apologizing to Junior Nephew Yang Fei; why say more?"

After speaking, she looked at Yang Fei and said, "Junior Nephew Yang Fei, I’ve heard about the incident with your two friends; it is indeed Peng’er’s fault. He already knows his wrongs, and for that, your master has held Peng’er at Tian Nan Peak for a year; I just brought him back a few days ago. Now, with us elders present, let Peng’er apologize to you personally and offer some compensation, and let this matter be settled. My husband and I will owe you a favor, which we shall repay in the future, how about it?"

Wang Yuanxiao felt embarrassed in front of Senior Brother Wan as his Dao companion was still favoring their son.

But he also loved his son, and at his level of expertise, those who died were just Foundation Establishment cultivators from an unfamiliar world. Dead as they may be, could his beloved son truly be held accountable or pay with his life?

Though he found his Dao companion’s comment inappropriate, he didn’t protest openly, which amounted to tacit protection.

Wan Daorong puffed up his beard and glared in anger.

Although the Sect Leader’s mediation had downplayed the matter, the attitude of this couple was simply outrageous.

With one friend dead and another critically injured, uncertain to fully recover, in your family’s view, it was a trivial matter.

Wan Daorong, even as a Divinity Transformation Realm Master, understood that in the Cultivation World, the lives of the weak were as negligible as straw and ordinary people as insignificant as ants.

But he had a moral compass, feeling that senseless killing was indeed wrong and deserved severe punishment.

Furthermore, Yang Fei was crucial, holding resources from Earth and controlling the genetic fluid, that ’Divine Medicine.’ The Sect Leader previously reminded Wang Yuanxiao to ensure his precious son sincerely apologizes and provides ample compensation.

Yet here they were, displaying such attitudes.

Not only Yang Fei but even Wan Daorong found it excessive and was frustrated.

Shang Heng also felt uneasy about Wang Xingpeng’s arrogant behavior, but this Second Generation Immortal was infamous for it in the Shang Qing Sect. Even as Tian Nan Peak’s chief disciple, he had to yield some respect.

Regarding Umekawa Taro and Li Xuanyu’s case, Shang Heng knew it was impossible for Wang Xingpeng to pay with his life.

Now Bai Xumi proposed leaving Yang Fei a favor, which Shang Heng saw as a decent compensation.

After all, it was a favor from a Divinity Transformation Realm Master and a Half-step Divinity Transformation Realm Master.

One could say that recognizing the situation, Yang Fei could end the matter, ensuring no one dared bother him in the Shang Qing Sect. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Even with anger over his friends’ fate, Shang Heng thought Yang Fei would temporarily endure.

The Cultivation World thrives on the strong preying on the weak, and Yang Fei, being only in the Early-stage Core Formation, while discontented, could he realistically face off against the Tianzhu Peak family?

His master couldn’t overcome them, so how could he?

"Fei’er, if you’re unwilling to let this pass, I’ll take this issue back to the Sect Leader, who will definitely support you," Wan Daorong said, turning his gaze to Yang Fei.

Yang Fei clenched his fists silently, trying to suppress his anger.

Listening to Wan Daorong, he glanced at him, then looked at Wang Yuanxiao, Bai Xumi, and Wang Xingpeng.

Wang Yuanxiao’s expression was stern, Bai Xumi’s was radiant, with a hint of anticipation.

Seeing Yang Fei’s gaze, Wang Xingpeng chuckled, clasping his fists and bowing, "I apologize, Junior Brother Yang Fei; I shall compensate you through other means in the future."

Yang Fei took a deep breath, his expression wooden, and spoke, "The dead cannot be revived; let it be their fate."

Wang Yuanxiao slightly frowned, giving Yang Fei a glance.

Wang Xingpeng chuckled lightly and thanked Junior Brother Yang.

Bai Xumi’s eyes gleamed with a strange expression, smiling brightly, "Junior Nephew Yang is not only talented but also magnanimous; his future achievements will be limitless. Rest assured, by forgiving Peng’er today, my husband and I owe you a favor; if you face difficulties in the Southern Domain, and it is within our power, we will not refuse your request."

"Master Bai, you overestimate; how dare this disciple use the matter as leverage?" Yang Fei quickly shook his head.

Bai Xumi smiled, "Fear not; although we protect our child, we are reasonable. Since we promise you a favor, we shall fulfill it."

Yang Fei glanced at Wan Daorong.

Wan Daorong nodded, "Indeed, this family owes you; you need not decline."

Yang Fei quickly clasped his fists to salute, "Thank you, my two masters."

Bai Xumi beamed, saying to Wang Xingpeng, "Peng’er, quickly present the compensatory gift."

Wang Xingpeng immediately handed a storage bag to Yang Fei, saying, "Here are some spiritual elixirs that will at least aid Junior Brother Yang Fei to cultivate to the Late-stage Core Formation."

Shang Heng was slightly moved.

In his view, Umekawa Taro and Li Xuanyu were minor figures, their deaths inconsequential.

Yang Fei now obtaining substantial cultivation resources as compensation was indeed a great gain.

Realize, resources allowing an Early-stage Core Formation cultivator to advance to the Late-stage Core Formation are extremely valuable in the Cultivation World. Not exaggeratedly, if Wang Xingpeng announced it, countless Early-stage Core Formation cultivators would be willing to kill or commit arson to earn those resources. It’s not only purchasing the lives of minor Foundation Establishment cultivators like Umekawa Taro and Li Xuanyu but acquiring a Mid-stage Core Formation cultivator’s head would draw many to risk their lives.