SPMT : Chapter 63 – Conflict Between Little Children

 

The next day after returning home, Xiao Jingting and Xiao Jinfeng inspected the fields together.

 

The Xiao family owned tens of thousands of mu of land, with Xiao’s parents owning about a thousand mu, including about a hundred mu of top-quality land.

 

Around the fields, there were patrols of guards at the third level of cultivation. When they encountered Xiao Jingting and Xiao Jinfeng, the guards all respectfully greeted them.

 

Xiao Jingting and Xiao Jinfeng now had a great reputation, and the guards respected them greatly.

 

What Xiao Jingting saw in the Xiao family was completely different from what he saw in the village. Hundreds of spirit plant cultivators were busy in the fields, and golden earthworms were crawling around in the fields.

 

Dozens of mu of top-quality land formed a continuous area, with only a few sparse spirit plants planted in each field.

 

“Level five and above spirit plants can only be planted in top-quality land. These level of spirit plants require high spiritual energy and strong territorial awareness, so the distance between the planted ones cannot be too close to each other,” Xiao Jinfeng explained.

 

Xiao Jingting nodded understandingly. Level five and above spirit plants were very expensive because they were extremely difficult to grow. If there was any carelessness, they could wither and die. Even a slight weather problem could cause problems with the spirit plants.

 

“Very few high-level spirit plants can be planted. Most high-level spirit plants have special requirements for growth conditions, and planting them in the fields will cause them to wither,” Xiao Jinfeng continued.

 

Xiao Jingting exclaimed, “The Xiao family has so much land!”

 

Xiao Jinfeng smiled and said, “After all, the Xiao family is one of the four major families in Mocheng.”

 

Xiao Muhong came over with Sun Miaomiao. “The two younger brothers came to inspect the family’s land, huh?”

 

“Just here to take a look,” Xiao Jingting said indifferently, sweeping Sun Miaomiao with a look of disgust in his eyes.

 

Facing Xiao Jingting’s gaze, Sun Miaomiao’s heart sank.

 

After exchanging a few words with Xiao Muhong, Xiao Jingting and Xiao Muhong left.

 

Xiao Muhong looked at Xiao Jingting’s back with surprise. He had thought that after Xiao Jingting came back, he would run to the brothel, but instead of doing that, he went to inspect the family’s land with Xiao Jinfeng. It was really strange.

 

“Are you okay, Miaomiao?” Xiao Muhong asked.

 

Sun Miaomiao shook her head and said, “I’m fine.”

 

Before, when Xiao Jingting saw her, he looked like a pig with a drooling face, but just now, when Xiao Jingting saw her, he looked like he had seen something dirty.

 

Sun Miaomiao had been worried that when Xiao Jingting came back, he would come up to her and entangle her recklessly, but she didn’t expect that when Xiao Jingting came back, he would avoid her like a cockroach.

 

After getting rid of Xiao Muhong and Sun Miaomiao, Xiao Jinfeng looked at Xiao Jingting with a strange expression. Xiao Jingting looked at Xiao Jinfeng and said, “Second brother, why are you looking at me like that?”

 

“I’m just a little surprised that you were indifferent when you saw Sun Miaomiao,” Xiao Jinfeng said.

 

“She’s a beautiful woman, but she’s my sister-in-law now. Naturally, I have to keep my distance from her,” Xiao Jingting said.

 

Xiao Jinfeng smiled and said, “If you think so, that’s good.”

 

Xiao Jinfeng and Xiao Jingting were walking in the field, chatting and laughing. Suddenly, a guard rushed over in a panic and said to Xiao Jingting, “Master Jingting, something bad has happened at home!”

 

“What happened?” Xiao Jingting asked.

 

“Master Xiaofan and Master Yue Rong got into a fight. Lady Xu Mu’an asked me to inform you,” the guard said.

 

“Who won?” Xiao Jingting’s question came out, and he immediately felt it was inappropriate. “Was anyone injured?”

 

“Master Xiaofan used a brick to hit Master Yue Rong on the head,” the guard replied.

 

Xiao Jingting instantly calmed down a bit, thinking to himself: As long as my son didn’t suffer, it’s fine. Yue Rong is so thick-skinned, he probably didn’t get seriously hurt.

 

Xiao Jinfeng furrowed his brow and said, “Let’s hurry back. Father and Mother dote on Yue Rong so much. If Xiaofan injured him, this matter won’t end well.”

 

Xiao Jingting deeply felt the logic behind this. Their parents didn’t value Xiaofan much but treated Yue Rong like a treasure. If this matter reaches their parents’ ears, Xiaofan will definitely suffer.

 

Xiao Jingting released the fire cloud bird from his beast control talisman and, together with Xiao Jinfeng, quickly flew towards the Xiao family.

 

…

 

In the hall of the Xiao family, Xiao Xiaofan knelt on the ground with a resentful expression on his face.

 

Xu Mu’an furrowed his brow, looking at Xiao Xiaofan with concern.

 

Zheng Peier twisted the handkerchief in her hand, sometimes sobbing, sometimes glaring at Xiao Xiaofan. “What’s going on?” asked Xiao Linfeng.

 

“Xiaofan hit Rongrong with a brick! Rongrong’s head was bleeding badly,” Zheng Peier said, full of resentment.

 

“He deserved it! I told him I didn’t want to play with him, but he insisted I be his horse. I refused, and he pulled my hair. He’s so fat, and I’m so skinny. If I were his horse, he’d squash me!” Xiao Xiaofan said angrily.

 

Zheng Peier looked at Xu Mu’an with hatred. “Xu Mu’an, how did you educate your child? He’s so rude and aggressive at such a young age, bullying others.”

 

“Don’t say that, Sister-in-law. Xiaofan is only four years old, while Yue Rong is over five. Considering their sizes, Yue Rong had the upper hand,” Mu Shuyu said.

 

“Who are you, flirting with Xiao Jinfeng, acting all proud just because you had a child with Xiao Jinfeng? Your status isn’t guaranteed just because you had a child before marriage. You’re dreaming,” Zheng Peier said disdainfully. Mu Shuyu, from a humble background, had unexpectedly advanced to the fifth level of Qi cultivation through fortuitous circumstances, which made Zheng Peier very uncomfortable.

 

“Old lady, you’re out of line,” Xiao Linfeng said.

 

Xiao Linfeng still held a favorable opinion of Mu Shuyu. The cancellation of the engagement by the Sun family was embarrassing for the Xiao family. Xiao Jinfeng returning with a child and a wife, although controversial, somehow restored their dignity. Mu Shuyu’s talents and strength were commendable, and Xiao Linfeng was satisfied with her.

 

“Daddy, Rongrong got hurt, and it breaks my heart!” Zheng Peier sobbed.

 

“Brother defended himself. Yue Rong grabbed his hair and insisted he be a horse. He’s so fat, and Brother’s so thin. If Brother became his horse, he’d get squashed,” Xiao Dong said.

 

Xiao Xiaofan fought with Xiao Yuerong, and Xiao Dong fought with Xiao Yuefeng, but they were stopped before any harm was done.

 

“Adults should speak. Children should keep quiet. It’s rude to interrupt,” Xiao Qingyan said indignantly. In Xiao Qingyan’s impression, Xiao Xiaofan and Xiao Dong were obedient, but now they dared to fight with his son.

 

“You adults are bullying us, so I had to speak up,” Xiao Dong retorted.

 

The situation in the hall was tense. Xiao Jingting and Xiao Jinfeng entered. When Xiao Xiaofan saw Xiao Jingting, he rushed into his arms, as if finding a refuge, and cried out, “Daddy!”

 

Seeing Xiao Xiaofan make such a big mistake and not kneel properly, Zheng Peier’s expression became even uglier.

 

“Third Brother is back!” Zheng Peier said lukewarmly.

 

Xiao Jingting nodded. “I’m back.”

 

“You raised such a bastard. He nearly killed his cousin! He’s trying to murder him!” Zheng Peier exclaimed.

 

Xiao Jingting smiled and said, “Sister-in-law, what nonsense are you talking about? Children often roughhouse. Xiaofan started late in cultivation, has a low level, and a weak body. Even if he injured Yue Rong, it won’t be serious. Sister-in-law, you’ve wrapped Yue Rong’s injury so heavily, be careful not to suffocate your son!”

 

Zheng Peier’s face twisted in anger. “Third Brother, what do you mean? Are you saying I’m overreacting?”

 

Xiao Jingting smiled and didn’t respond to Zheng Peier’s words. He turned to Xiao Xiaofan and asked, “Son, what happened?”

 

“The big fatty wanted me to be his horse, but I refused. He pulled my hair and kicked me, so I grabbed a brick and accidentally injured him. Then, he started yelling and crying…” Xiao Xiaofan exaggeratedly imitated Xiao Yuerong’s crying.

 

Xiao Jingting found it amusing but suppressed his laughter. He scolded Xiao Xiaofan, “What big fatty? He’s your cousin.”

 

Xiao Jingting looked at Zheng Peier and said, “Sister-in-law! Why did you raise your son so fat? He’s so fat and still wants my skinny son to be his horse.”

 

Zheng Peier’s face darkened. While Xiao Yuerong had been pampered since childhood and was somewhat chubby, he wasn’t excessively fat. Xiao Xiaofan used to be thin, but now he had put on some weight, so it wasn’t obvious who was thinner.

 

“Third Brother, what do you mean? Are you trying to shift the blame?” Xiao Qingyan said.

 

“It’s just kids playing around. Big Brother, you’re making it sound like a trial. It’s ridiculous,” Xiao Jingting retorted.

 

“My son almost got killed by yours,” Xiao Qingyan said.

 

“Big Brother, Xiaofan is a year younger than your son. Even if he couldn’t beat your son, why should I intervene?” Xiao Jingting scoffed sarcastically.

 

Wang Lu sighed softly. “Jingting, your son was too ruthless. If cousins fight like this, it’ll be hard to control them when they grow up.”

 

“Mother, you can’t say that! My son is very obedient. When it’s busy during farming season, he helps with cooking at home. When I was in Tuqiu Village, they both helped with cooking and brought food. They get along well with the village kids and never cause trouble,” Xiao Jingting said.

 

Hearing Xiao Jingting mention Tuqiu Village, Wang Lu’s face showed a hint of guilt.

 

Zheng Peier said grimly, “Third Brother’s implication is that the problem lies with my son.”

 

Xiao Jingting shrugged and said, “Sister-in-law, forcing something doesn’t make it sweet. My son told yours he didn’t want to play, but he insisted, and now that something has happened, you’re blaming it all on my son. How does that work?”

 

Xiao Jinfeng stood by and said, “Sister-in-law, where did your son learn such bad habits? There are plenty of horses in the family’s stable. Why did he look for his cousins?”

 

Seeing Xiao Jinfeng siding with Xiao Jingting, Xiao Qingyan gritted his teeth. “Second Brother, are you teaming up with Third Brother against me?”

 

Xiao Jinfeng glanced at Xiao Qingyan and said, “Big Brother, you’re overreacting. I’m just stating the facts.”

 

Zheng Peier looked at Wang Lu and said, “Mother, Yue Rong is your grandson, yet he was beaten like this.”

 

Xiao Jingting chuckled and said, “Sister-in-law, you make it sound like my son isn’t Mother’s grandson.”

 

“Didn’t you often say that your son is an illegitimate child born from Xu Mu’an’s affair?” Zheng Peier sneered.

 

Xiao Jingting smiled and said, “I was just talking nonsense. Why take it seriously, Sister-in-law? Xiaofan looks like me. How can he not be my son?”

 

“Enough, all of you shut up! You just came back today, and there’s already trouble. Go back and reflect on yourselves,” Xiao Linfeng said angrily.

 

Xiao Jingting hugged Xiao Xiaofan and said, “Since that’s the case, Father and Mother, I’ll take these two troublemakers back to reflect.”

 

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