A heavy spear became the evidence of Qing injuring someone during a spar. She knew she had held back. It was j…
A heavy spear became the evidence of Qing injuring someone during a spar.
She knew she had held back. It was just that lecher, full of words of admiration but annoying to the core, who used the incident to make trouble for her.
It happened that the fellow's master had lost many debates against Zhang Wanshi. Using this incident as a pretext, he insisted on bringing the matter before the elders.
After deliberation, the elders decided to ground Qing for a few days. Qing was about to accept the punishment, but Zhang Wanshi arrived and took her away immediately. He said:
"Spirit deficient, Qi weak; the ailment lies within. I am guiding Qi through stasis—you should be thanking me."
"Also, endure more beatings to invigorate your Qi and blood, otherwise... your life will be cut short."
The master and disciple were both shocked and suspicious, yet dared not disbelieve him. They no longer cared about dimming the prestige of the "Mohist Trio."
As soon as they stepped out, they saw Ya waiting with hands at his sides. The two little sparrows followed their Senior Brother as they left.
Qing: "Senior Brother, was what you just said true?"
Zhang Wanshi: "Ya made it up for me."
Ya looked a bit sheepish: "Ahem, well, whatever Senior Brother says, they have to take it seriously..."