After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 174: Compensation and Apology?

Gu An heard the other party’s voice, quite loud.

Even capable of shaking one’s soul.

Had he not cultivated the Seven Emotions and Six Desires, he might have lost his composure.

"Why would Senior Sister say such things?" Gu An looked at her and asked.

Her brows furrowed slightly.

Apparently, she had not expected that the person before her would have no issues with their mental state.

She quickly recovered, her voice cold: "Why say such things? Daring to act but not to admit it?"

"What does Senior Sister mean?" Gu An asked again.

"Shameless scum still pretends to be innocent here," someone angrily shouted from behind:

"Why is such a person able to walk out of the Law Enforcement Hall?

Striking people at will, then asking why?

Utterly shameless."

"Shameless, too shameless," the others echoed along:

"No wonder the Sect’s people don’t look well upon him; it’s not without reason.

No wonder the people from Qianchen Peak call him selfish, disregarding the fellowship of the same sect is already bad enough, he even harms the interests of fellow sect members, a thing that harms others without benefitting oneself."

Gu An looked at the people before him, feeling quite surprised.

He had merely spoken two sentences.

And yet it provoked the public’s angry condemnation.

It seemed as though he was an unforgivable sinner, while they were the righteous envoys standing under the light.

Cangmu Sect is no Demon Sect, but it is certainly not some band of Righteous Path upholders exorcising demons and subduing evil.

In his years with the Sect, he had never seen anyone take exorcising demons and subduing evil as their duty.

At most, it’s just selling timber well, building structures.

As for whom it’s sold to, there doesn’t seem to be any scruple.

He knew little about it, but it’s hardly what one would call the Righteous Path, right?

To Cangmu Sect, interests are more important.

Whether it’s the Outer Sect or Inner Sect, the strategy remains the same, both internally and externally.

He had harmed the interests of quite a few members of the Inner Sect, but had not touched the real high-level interests.

That’s why he was only a step into the gates of hell, and that woman, she could pull him back out for this reason.

If it involved the interests of everyone in the entire Sect, that woman would also find it difficult to protect him.

"So, what exactly have I done?" Gu An calmly looked at the more than ten people and asked.

This calm demeanor made many people even more angry.

Someone under their breath cursed, "Despicable scum."

At this moment, the Immortal at the forefront said indifferently: "It was you who injured Junior Brother Hu, right?"

"Junior Brother Hu?" Gu An looked at Hu Li and said, "It was me who injured him, but..."

However, before he could finish speaking, the Immortal interrupted Gu An directly: "Since you’ve admitted it, accept the punishment that you deserve."

Gu An was somewhat surprised as he looked at the person in front of him: "Senior Sister, you’re not going to ask why?"

"It’s the result that you injured him, causing him to be unable to log or go on missions.

Logging is a minor issue, not being able to settle disputes between our Sect and other sects is the major issue.

This is the result, and you must bear the consequences," the Immortal stated.

Tao Qinlian, Golden Core Middle Stage, a strong contender from the second team of the backyard.

Gu An looked at her, remaining silent.

Then he turned to look at the seated person.

Their face was indifferent, not even deigning to give him a direct gaze.

"In addition, privately logging for others, which is against the Sect’s rules; you have received one hundred and fifty Spirit Stones, you must compensate double.

Furthermore, not being able to log or go on missions, you owe a compensation of five hundred Spirit Stones.

Finally, apologize to Junior Brother Hu.

Then we’ll consider the matter resolved," Tao Qinlian said to Gu An with a cold voice.

"Apologize? Compensate with Spirit Stones?" Gu An looked at the person in front of him, his eyes still calm.

If his cultivation was not enough, he would probably have taken action.

And his hidden cultivation would also be exposed.

In the end, it’s because the hidden cultivation isn’t sufficient, otherwise, he need not worry about any exposure.

"Compensate, apologize," someone behind him spoke.

Then, one after another.

"Compensate, apologize!"

It seemed that if he didn’t comply, they were ready to take action.

Gu An looked at these people and thought they were really united.

But since many of them had higher cultivation than himself, he could only temporarily avoid the sharp edge.

Golden light began to surge within.

At this moment, a voice of anger came from outside: "What are you doing?"

Song Leader’s voice.

Accompanied by the rather anxious Duanmu Qingping and Cao Yuanfei.

"Leader Song, your man violated the Sect’s regulations and even injured Junior Brother Hu. We were just demanding his compensation and apology," Tao Qinlian stated righteously.

"Disperse," Song Leader said coldly to the seated middle-aged man:

"Are you going to manage my team?"

The seated man smiled and nodded: "Leader Song is still imposing, but I wonder how you plan to deal with the people from Qingcheng Sect, and since you can’t provide justice, in a few days we’ll take it up with the elders or the Manager.

Otherwise, it might seem as if our second team is easy to bully."

Having said this, he turned and left.

Tao Qinlian looked coldly at Gu An and said, "Let’s see how long you can hide like a tortoise."

Gu An remained silent, also choosing not to speak.

After these people left, he paid his respects to Song Leader, saying, "Thank you, Leader."

"Leader Hou won’t let you off, and I won’t always be by your side, so there’s no need to thank me.

We have no close relationship; my intervention was merely a matter of duty," Song Leader spoke up.

Gu An nodded, expressing his understanding.

Those who were on good terms with him were easily targeted by some people in the Sect.

After all, he had offended many.

To help him was to oppose others.

Song Leader couldn’t afford to take that on.

Afterward, he went to Qianchen Peak to collect resources.

Then he returned to his residence and found that the house had been built.

Built by Chu Meng?

As for the noodles, they were still in the pond.

After giving some food, Gu An planned to leave.

He needed to go back to logging to improve his cultivation.

Another month, and he could enhance his cultivation once again.

But at the current pace, he probably couldn’t reach the level needed to fend off Senior Sister Tao’s trouble.

So, switch to a different kind of wood.

Even if it causes more harm.

The backyard of the Outer Peak should have some.

Of course, the harder he worked, the better the result he should expect, maybe by then Senior Sister Tao would have a change of heart?

Moreover, people from Qingcheng Peak are coming too; it’s uncertain what they will be like.

But just as he was about to leave, someone blocked his path.

An Immortal with delicate features and a captivating figure smiled at him.

She was beyond the Golden Core Early Stage.

"Are you looking for me, Senior Sister?" Gu An took the initiative to speak.

"I am Shangguan Nuan." Shangguan Nuan looked at Gu An and smiled, "Perhaps Junior Brother has not heard of me, but I’m quite familiar with Junior Brother.

If it weren’t for Junior Brother, Qianchen Peak would still be mired in chaos."

I’ve heard about you, Gu An thought to himself and then said, "Qianchen Peak seems not to think highly of me; many are blaming me."

"It’s just prejudice," Shangguan Nuan smiled and said:

"However, Junior Brother’s situation is indeed not great, and if it continues, there’s even a risk to your life. I’ll get straight to the point—I want to make a deal with Junior Brother, provided it can greatly protect you." freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

Is she trying to rope me in?

Gu An didn’t rush but asked:

"What kind of deal?"

"Join us," Shangguan Nuan extended her hand, getting straight to the point, "Behind me lies a powerful figure. Many of the things I do are for her.

With her protection, many matters become much more convenient, and likewise, you can obtain abundant rewards.

Cultivation Techniques, Elixir Pills, Magic Treasures, everything you need.

As long as you do a good job, you’ll get a counterpart reward.

Naturally, if you encounter any issues, our people will also help you, though sometimes it’s not free aid, but factored into your next reward."

Upon hearing this, Gu An calmly asked, "What price must I pay?"

"There’s no great price, just keep it confidential," Shangguan Nuan stated.

Hearing this, Gu An was startled: "I don’t need to be controlled by poison?"

"With Junior Brother’s nature, being controlled by poison would be counterproductive, wouldn’t it? We want people who are willing, not those who are forced," Shangguan Nuan said with a smile.

Hearing this, Gu An furrowed his brows.

What does it mean?

No poison?

Then what’s the meaning of the poison in my body?