Recalling the unprovoked slap, Feng Tongtong was so enraged she wished she could personally kill Feng Ninghe.
Her face was far too precious to be struck by that lowly woman.
She would absolutely make Feng Ninghe pay the price!
Feng Guangyao’s gaze deepened, and he remained silent, countless thoughts swirling in his eyes as he schemed how to drag Feng Ninghe down and reclaim the position of family head!
Only he knew how to manage the Feng family.
Feng Ninghe, a mere wild girl who hadn't even fully grown, dared to contend with him!
Before long, disciples sent by the Bai family arrived in the main hall.
"Greetings to all members of the Feng family."
The Bai family disciples bowed respectfully.
Feng Guangyao greeted them with a smile, "You are too kind, Bai family. Since you are here, please sit down and have a cup of tea."
He found the Bai family disciples before him increasingly pleasing.
Especially when he thought about how these disciples would be holding them accountable, his mood couldn't be better, his face filled with schadenfreude.
The Bai family disciples waved their hands, refusing. "I am here on urgent business and cannot linger."
Upon hearing there was business, Feng Guangyao's smile intensified. "You are here to hold us accountable, aren't you? Rest assured, our Feng family will provide a reasonable explanation for this incident!"
Madam Zhang nodded repeatedly from the side, chiming in, "Indeed. Our Feng family and the Bai family have always been on good terms. This is not something we wished to see, and our Feng family will never shirk responsibility."
Feng Tongtong arrogantly glanced at Feng Ninghe beside her and snorted softly, her eyes full of malicious glee. "Feng Ninghe, now look what you've done. You stole the spotlight on the rooftop, and now the debt collectors have arrived."
The eagerness of their group was almost excessive.
Several elders of the Feng family frowned slightly, their eyes carrying a hint of reprimand.
Feng Guangyao, however, acted as if nothing was amiss, smiling obsequiously. "Feng Ninghe has just taken over the Feng family. She is young and doesn't understand the ways of the world, which is why this incident occurred."
The Bai family disciples were stunned. Bewilderment appeared on their faces as they exchanged glances, unable to comprehend Feng Guangyao's words.
The leading Bai family disciple spoke first, "Forgive my ignorance, but I do not understand the meaning of your words. We are not here to hold you accountable today, but to thank the eldest young lady of the Feng family."
These simple words left the Feng family members gaping at each other.
Feng Tongtong, who had been anticipating a spectacle, heard these words instead.
Feng Guangyao acted as if he had heard something utterly preposterous, deliberately reaching up to rub his ears. "Did I hear correctly? Feng Ninghe publicly reprimanded Bai Qianqian and showed no regard for the Bai family, yet you are here to thank her?"
"Guangyao!"
The Grand Elder could not stand it any longer and rebuked him coldly.
The Bai family disciples smiled it away. "Ah, you are referring to that matter. We are here today specifically to thank the eldest young lady for saving Master Bai."
"Feng Ninghe saved Master Bai?"
A sharp female voice blurted out urgently from Feng Tongtong. Her pupils constricted fiercely, her expression agitated. "She has the ability to save Master Bai?"
At this moment, several elders of the Feng family broke into broad smiles.
The Grand Elder breathed a sigh of relief and said warmly, "The Bai family and the Feng family have a close relationship. It is only right that we offer our assistance."
The Bai family disciples approached Feng Ninghe, holding out an exquisite brocade box. "This is the Eight-Petaled Immortal Blue. Our Bai family always keeps its promises. You healed Master Bai, and this is what you deserve."
Feng Ninghe nodded calmly, quickly accepting the brocade box and putting it away. "Then I shall not be polite."
Feng Guangyao stared at the brocade box in disbelief. "Eight-Petaled Immortal Blue?"
The Bai family had even produced such a valuable medicinal herb.
It certainly seemed like they were here to express gratitude, not to demand accountability.
Yet, Feng Ninghe had treated Bai Qianqian in such a manner, and the Bai family showed such magnanimity as if they hadn't noticed.
"It's actually the Eight-Petaled Immortal Blue!"
The Grand Elder's eyes curved, and his face instantly creased with smiles. "You are too kind, Bai family."
The Bai family disciples shook their heads dismissively, their expressions composed. "One Eight-Petaled Immortal Blue in exchange for the life of the Bai family head is a very good deal. As long as it can save a life, our Bai family will spare no expense!"
Feng Guangyao felt as if someone had slapped him across the face; the sting was palpable.
He had been gloating and anticipating a good show for so long, only for the Bai family to arrive and offer thanks.
The Bai family disciples did not linger. After a brief expression of gratitude, they departed in a grand procession.
Feng Ninghe put away the brocade box, her cool gaze sweeping over the gloating individuals. "Uncle, Aunt, Third Young Lady, before you understand the truth of matters, do not speak carelessly."
Madam Zhang was so enraged she could not utter a word.
This lowly woman was merely lucky enough to save someone, and now she was acting so arrogantly.
Feng Tongtong clenched her delicate fists, disdainfully. "You get a little leeway and you think you can run wild. I advise you not to get too pleased with yourself."
Feng Ninghe raised her eyes, her chilling gaze sweeping over the group before her.
"I said the Bai family condones my actions and would not come looking for trouble over this matter. Yet you repeatedly claimed I would drag the Feng family down and incessantly slandered me. Today, I should settle accounts with the three of you!"
Her icy voice carried a warning.
Feng Guangyao was so furious he nearly spat blood, his finger pointing at her trembling violently. "You hold power in the Feng family, yet you are so petty and calculating. How are you worthy of being the family head!"
"If any Tom, Dick, or Harry can ride roughshod over me, then I certainly cannot maintain my position as family head. Today, I shall properly discipline those who disrespect the family head and speak with arrogance!"
As she finished speaking, a potent pressure emanated from Feng Ninghe.
This pressure was a crushing force born of her cultivation.
Feng Tongtong, possessing no cultivation, naturally could not resist. Her knees buckled, and she fell directly to her knees.
"Feng Ninghe! What do you want to do!"
Feng Tongtong was beside herself with rage, trying to get up but unable to even rise.
Madam Zhang quickly went to support Feng Tongtong. The moment she extended her hand, the intense pressure made it impossible for her to stand straight, her knees weakening.
Finally...
Madam Zhang also knelt down.
At this moment, Madam Zhang felt her head buzzing, finding it difficult to accept this reality.
She had actually knelt before this lowly woman, Feng Ninghe!
"Feng Ninghe! What are you doing!"
Feng Guangyao shouted sternly, his heart full of rage, he rushed towards Feng Ninghe with great haste, raising his hand to slap her.
Before the slap could land, Feng Ninghe had already retreated behind several elders.
She blinked her clean eyes, appearing utterly innocent, as if none of this had anything to do with her. "Oh my, why are Aunt and Third Young Lady kneeling before me? I couldn't possibly accept such a gesture."
"You wretched creature, pretending to be innocent! I will tear your foul mouth apart!"
Madam Zhang could no longer maintain her composure, her face contorted with ferocity, as if she wanted to rip Feng Ninghe to shreds.
She was Madam Feng, a woman of noble status!
Even if Feng Guangyao had temporarily stepped down as family head, their accumulated status within the Feng family over the years was not something anyone could easily compare to.
Yet now, Feng Ninghe had used her pressure to force her to kneel!
Feng Guangyao charged forward. "Feng Ninghe! You despicable and shameless wretch! I am your uncle, and today I will use my status as an elder to teach you a good lesson!"