Chapter 76 Forgiveness

Just as Nie Li was training madly, preparing to continue uncovering the Tiger Fang Panda's combat skills, two figures flew out from the distant jungle.

"Hmm?" Nie Li frowned slightly, stopping in his tracks and looking into the distance.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The two figures landed — it was Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Xiaori.

"Who dares act so recklessly within the territory of our Tian Hen Family?" Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Xiaori's eyes fell upon the transformed Nie Li. After activating the Tiger Fang Panda Demon Spirit fusion, Nie Li's body had grown considerably larger, and his appearance had changed drastically — the exposed skin was now covered in black and white fur. It was perfectly normal that the two of them failed to recognize him.

It's those two! Nie Li stood in place, frowning slightly.

Although the two brothers had some grudges against him, it was ultimately an internal family matter. In his previous life, when they fought against demon spirits, they had died heroically in the end. So Nie Li had no intention of doing anything to them. Besides, their status within the family was now completely incomparable to his. Nie Li didn't give Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Xiaori a second thought.

Nie Li's body rapidly shrank, returning to its original form.

"It's me," Nie Li said calmly.

"It's you?" Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Xiaori stared at Nie Li in astonishment, the shock in their hearts beyond description. That form just now was Nie Li after fusing with a demon spirit? They glanced at the fallen tree nearby and the terrifying crater in the clearing, and deep reverence surfaced in their eyes.

In their previous impression, Nie Li had still been a brat who hadn't even reached Bronze One Star. They never imagined that in such a short time, he had become a Silver-level Demon Spirit Master. As they looked at Nie Li, a trace of awe couldn't help but flash through their eyes.

During this period, Nie Wei had already lost his position as Grand Elder, and their own standing in the family had plummeted. The frustration in their hearts was beyond words. Although they were deeply dissatisfied with the current situation, they hadn't thought about getting revenge on Nie Li. Although there were some conflicts between the various branches of the family, ever since the founding of the Tian Hen Family, internal strife had been absolutely forbidden — the punishment for it was severe. They simply felt some resentment and regret.

Moreover, Nie Li's current position in the Tian Hen Family was far beyond their ability to challenge. They had once thought that Family Head Nie Hai was being deceived, which was why he was so protective of Nie Li. But after Nie Hai publicly announced that all the medicinal pills recently distributed to the family had come from Nie Li, they had no choice but to accept it.

Anyone who contributed so much to the family deserved respect!

Now, discovering that Nie Li possessed Silver-level cultivation only deepened their awe.

Having been interrupted by Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Xiaori, Nie Li lost the desire to continue training. He straightened his clothes and turned to leave.

Seeing Nie Li about to leave, Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Xiaori knew that he held no goodwill toward them. The fact that he hadn't used his newfound status to deal with them was already generous enough. Looking at Nie Li's retreating figure, Nie Xiaori hurriedly stepped forward and called out anxiously, "Nie Li, please wait!"

"What is it?" Nie Li turned back to look at them.

Nie Xiaori's face flushed red. After a long moment, he stammered, "Nie Li, I'm sorry. Everything we did in the family before — it was all wrong. We apologize to you!"

Nie Xiaofeng also hung his head and said, "Whatever revenge you want to take on us, we'll accept it!"

In their previous lives, Nie Xiaori and Nie Xiaofeng had been somewhat overbearing, but they were decent people at heart. When the Tian Hen Family had faced crisis, they had stepped up without hesitation. That was why Nie Li had never made things difficult for them. Still, hearing them actually apologize came as quite a surprise. He smiled faintly, waving his hand. "I forgive you!"

Hearing Nie Li's words, Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Xiaori froze. They had never expected Nie Li to forgive them so easily. Their minds simply couldn't process it.

Nie Li smiled lightly and said, "I'm not such a petty person. I heard the Family Head held back from distributing your shares of the pills because he was concerned about my feelings toward you." He took several pills out of his Space Ring and, with a flick of his right hand, tossed them to Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Xiaori. "These are your two portions. Consider them my gift!"

With that, Nie Li turned and slowly walked away.

Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Xiaori looked at the pills in their hands, then at Nie Li's retreating figure. Their noses stung with emotion.

"We were always giving Nie Li trouble before, but we never expected him to be so magnanimous. We really shouldn't have behaved the way we did!" Nie Xiaofeng said with self-reproach, gazing at Nie Li's back with a heart full of guilt.

"You're right. Compared to Nie Li, we should really be ashamed," Nie Xiaori said, also lowering his head. "Brother, Lord Nie Li is generous beyond measure — he didn't hold it against us and even gave us pills. But I still can't shake this feeling of guilt."

Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Xiaori were both still young, carrying a bit of pride in their hearts, but their natures weren't bad at all. This time they had resolved to apologize to Nie Li, and the fact that he had shown them such magnanimity filled them with guilt. If Nie Li ever asked anything of them in the future, they would not hesitate for a single moment.

As evening approached, Nie Li was cultivating in his private courtyard. The Nightmare Demon Pot occasionally emitted waves of pure Soul Power, which Nie Li continuously absorbed and made his own.

He could feel his Soul Power growing significantly stronger.

Just as Nie Li was deep in his training, the courtyard gate was pounded with frantic knocking.

"Come in!" Nie Li didn't stand up, simply raising his voice.

A moment later, the gate swung open and several people hurried inside. Leading them was Nie Hai, followed by Elder Nie En, as well as Nie Li's father Nie Ming, uncle Nie Kai, and others.

Nie Li looked at them with mild surprise and asked, "What's happened? Why did so many people come?"

The Family Head had arrived, and Nie Li hadn't even stood up to greet him. Instead, he was asking questions in such a casual manner. Nie Ming and Nie Kai couldn't help but feel nervous, casting worried glances at Nie Hai. When they saw that he showed no trace of anger, they finally breathed a sigh of relief. They silently resolved to lecture Nie Li properly once they got home — even though he held a high position in the Tian Hen Family now, he shouldn't let it go to his head. He needed to maintain his humility.

If this were still the young boy from before, Nie Li would have treated Nie Hai with the utmost respect. But the current Nie Li wouldn't feel much reverence even if a Legendary Demon Spirit Master stood before him. In this life, he intended to become the Human Sacred Emperor, to rival the Sacred Emperor himself, and to help the City of Radiance overcome its crisis. All of this was merely his first step.

Nie Li's knowledge and experience were enough to look down upon anyone in the City of Radiance!