Douluo Continent: Qian Renxue dug up the wrong grave, and I ruthlessly controlled her.

"In this dog-eat-dog world, the so-called righteous path is nothing more than an excuse used by the strong to control the weak."

"You believe that one shouldn't harm one's family, but if you one day fall into the hands of your enemies, will they spare your people and relatives just because of that principle?"

"If you spare his life today, and the lives of his people, but he returns with hatred to take revenge on you and the Spirit Hall, then the ones who will die will be the ones you care about."

Qian Renxue shuddered, and countless images flashed through her mind in an instant.

Those precedents of those who suffered consequences and ultimately paid a heavy price because of a moment of kindness are all coming to mind.

She always thought she was ruthless enough and clear-headed enough.

But only now did she realize that her so-called "ruthlessness" was nothing more than a laughable woman's kindness in Fang Yuan's eyes.

Her insistence on "clear distinction between gratitude and resentment" may indeed prove fragile in the face of absolute power and harsh reality.

"But... but it hurts the innocent, which is ultimately too cruel."

Qian Renxue's voice grew softer and softer, her rebuttal weaker and weaker, and the astonishment in her eyes was gradually replaced by a deep sense of confusion.

She remembered Ma Hongjun's resentful eyes.

The hatred in his eyes was almost overflowing!

Given the chance, Ma Hongjun will definitely take revenge on him.

But Ma Hongjun's clansmen might just be ordinary people related to him by blood, perhaps they have never done anything wrong, or perhaps they don't even know about Ma Hongjun's arrogant behavior today.

They have to pay the price of death simply because they have some kind of relationship with Ma Hongjun?

At this moment, two completely different voices echoed in Qian Renxue's mind.

On one hand, there was the Spirit Hall elders who had taught her since childhood: "Be clear about gratitude and resentment, and do not let your family suffer."

On one side were Fang Yuan's icy and chilling words.

Two completely different perceptions were tearing and colliding wildly in her heart, causing her soul to tremble with pain.

She always thought she was ruthless and capable of using any means necessary for the benefit of the Spirit Hall.

But when faced with such an extreme measure as "exterminating three generations of her family," she realized that the last remaining "bottom line" in her heart had never truly disappeared.

She recalled her youth, when even though she hated traitors to the core, she never implicated their families.

He recalled that when he was on a mission, no matter how hateful the opponent was, he would only target the opponent himself and never harm their innocent family members.

All those past convictions and ingrained beliefs were utterly crushed by Fang Yuan's words, leaving not a single intact fragment.

"Today I spared Ma Hongjun and his people. If Ma Hongjun really brings Shrek Academy back with his men one day, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"But... is wiping out the entire family really the only way?"

"Isn't there any other way to eliminate future problems without implicating innocent people?"

Qian Renxue felt as if she were standing at a crossroads.

On one side is what Fang Yuan called the "cruel way of survival".

On one hand, there's the bottom line I've upheld for over a decade.

Choosing either side would cause her unbearable pain.

Fang Yuan shook his head slightly, his tone a little impatient, but also carrying a hint of guidance.

"Cruel? You think letting him go today is an act of mercy?"

"Your kindness today will be your cruelty to yourself and those around you tomorrow."

"You are the young master of the Spirit Hall. The path you are to walk is a path paved with blood. It allows no mercy or soft-heartedness."

"Either weed out the weeds and eliminate the root of the problem to prevent future troubles, or we will be left to suffer the consequences of being devoured by the enemy and never recover."

These words struck Qian Renxue like a thunderbolt, completely disrupting her mind.

Her long-held values ​​began to crumble and shatter little by little in Fang Yuan's words.

She didn't know if Fang Yuan was right or wrong, nor did she know whether she should stick to her original intentions or listen to Fang Yuan and become more ruthless.

If she were to stay true to her original intentions, she feared that her kindness would bring annihilation to the Spirit Hall and those around her.

If she listened to Fang Yuan, she feared that she would completely turn into a cold-blooded, ruthless, and unscrupulous person, and would never be able to find her former self again.

The clouds and mist in her soul world churned, mirroring the turmoil in her heart.

Seeing Qian Renxue's state, Fang Yuan did not continue to persuade her.

After all, it's rare for someone to offer so much advice.

Fang Yuan usually starts with time stop, then unleashes the Nine Clans Extermination Technique!

........

Ma Hongjun, clutching his burning cheek, stumbled and ran towards Shrek Academy.

The excruciating pain on my face, the hollow feeling of my teeth falling out, the humiliation of being trampled underfoot, and that disdainful look...

revenge!

He must get his revenge!

Just like that unhappy one back then.

He stole the girl he was looking at, so he'll be unable to be a man!

Filled with intense resentment, Ma Hongjun stormed into Shrek Academy.

As soon as he entered the gate, Ma Hongjun saw several familiar faces.

Dai Mubai, Tang San, Oscar...

The three of them also saw the disheveled Ma Hongjun.

Ma Hongjun's face was swollen like a pig's head, with blood still dripping from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were full of grievance and resentment.

"Fatty? What happened to you? Who beat you up like this?!"

Dai Mubai quickly stepped forward to support Ma Hongjun, his tone urgent and tinged with anger.

Although Ma Hongjun is a chubby boy who loves to make a fuss, he is also his brother who fights alongside him.

Anyway, we're fighting side by side.

As for where we'll be going side by side, don't ask any more questions!

Now that he had been beaten to this state, Dai Mubai's anger was instantly ignited.

Seeing that someone was backing him up, Ma Hongjun told everyone what had just happened.

Of course, it's the kind that's exaggerated and embellished.

"Boss Dai, I've been bullied terribly!"

"I was eating at Zuiyuelou Restaurant when some blond kid started cursing at me without even asking what happened, saying I wasn't even as good as a dog!"

"I was so angry that I fought him, but he was too strong. He crushed me without even activating his martial spirit, and then he stomped on my face, forcing me to beg for mercy in public!"

"I told him I was from Shrek Academy and that we defeated the Royal Fighting Team, but he completely scoffed and even called us Shrek Academy members trash!"

Ma Hongjun deliberately concealed the truth, portraying himself as a victim who was bullied without cause.

"What an arrogant fool! How dare he bully and insult us Shrek Academy members! He's got a death wish!"

Dai Mubai was furious upon hearing this, his eyes filled with malice.

He knew Ma Hongjun's personality well; he just liked to cause trouble.

But so what?

Those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre!

They can bully others, but no one else can bully them!

Ma Hongjun was beaten, so they were beaten too!

"Fatty, don't worry, the brothers won't let you suffer this injustice for nothing."

Tang San quickly walked up to Ma Hongjun.

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