Novel Full Chapter 1001, Situ Qianqian
Chapter 1001, Situ Qianqian
Translator: Silavin
“Third Young Lady!” The servant called Ah Fu immediately lowered his head upon seeing the young woman approach, not daring to meet her gaze directly. Clearly, this young lady was of high status within the Family, vastly superior to that of a mere servant.
“These two come from a Second Tier Ancient Noble Family, yet they shamelessly claimed they have come to help our Situ Family explore the Flaming Hell Dungeon Instance. In my view, they’re clearly here to freeload on our food and drinks, seeking opportunities to establish a connection with the Family. I absolutely cannot permit such people to enter our Situ Family. Otherwise, the other Families might believe our Situ Family welcomes just anyone.”
Ye Wuxian released a cold snort. “Truly laughable. We came to assist with the exploration, yet you dare slander us. Since that’s the case, we’re leaving. When your Situ Family fails to clear the Flaming Hell Dungeon Instance, don’t come begging us for help with regrets!”
“Leave then! As if I’d stop you?!” Ah Fu snorted equally coldly, clearly viewing neither Ye Wuxian nor Lu Fan with any importance.
The ‘Third Young Lady’ who had just arrived listened to their exchange, her expression darkening. She fixed a stern expression and rebuked the servant, Ah Fu. “Silence! Since they came to help our Situ Family, they have demonstrated their goodwill. How can you show such a lack of basic courtesy!?”
Ah Fu never anticipated being the one ultimately reprimanded. His expression froze.
After recovering, he attempted to explain. “Third Young Lady, but they’re from a Second Tier Ancient Noble Family—”
“Regardless of which Ancient Noble Family they represent,” Situ Qianqian interrupted, “all visitors are guests. Even if they were ordinary people from the outside world rather than from any Ancient Noble Family, arriving at the Situ Family means we must show proper hospitality. Otherwise, wouldn’t we demonstrate the Situ Family’s narrow-mindedness!? Moreover, they specifically came to assist our Situ Family. Looking at both sentiment and principle, we should respectfully invite them into the estate. How could we behave like you, driving them away immediately upon hearing they don’t originate from a Supreme Tier Ancient Noble Family? What more, speaking such absurd words that drags our Situ Family through the mud!?”
“This—” Ah Fu’s expression immediately showed cold sweat streaming down his face, realizing Situ Qianqian completely rejected his perspective on the matter.
After a long pause, he managed with difficulty. “I apologize, Third Young Lady. I was wrong…”
Situ Qianqian stated. “You need not only apologize to me. Who you must apologize to are these two guests. Go and apologize to them. Otherwise, you can return to wherever you came from.”
The phrase ‘return to wherever you came from’ caused Ah Fu’s entire body to tremble.
He originally came from a destroyed Third Tier Ancient Noble Family. Without the Situ Family sheltering him, he would have died long ago in the Wilderness of the Western Border.
Having served as a Situ Family servant for over ten years, though he typically performs menial tasks, which was just a little tougher than if he was inside his original Family as a Direct Descendant, and needing to constantly bow deferentially to the Situ Family’s Direct Descendants, the resources he enjoyed had not actually decreased. Even within his own Family, they could only provide just as much as what he was earning now.
Simultaneously, while unable to hold his head high within the Situ Family, in the eyes of other First Tier, Second Tier, and Third Tier Ancient Noble Families, he still represented the Situ Family. So, no one dared to show him disrespect.
Therefore, despite being a mere servant, he thoroughly enjoyed his position within the Situ Family.
Now that Situ Qianqian threatened to remove him, how could he dare utter half a word of objection?
Without any hesitation, he immediately bowed deeply to Lu Fan and Ye Wuxian, his tone carrying genuine sincerity. “Tru… truly my sincerest apologies. Earlier, I embarrassingly showed a complete lack of judgment. I hope you two won’t hold this against me. Please forgive this minor mistake…”
Ye Wuxian turned away, showing absolutely no intention of engaging with him.
Anyone could see he only yielded to Situ Qianqian’s status. His apology came reluctantly and begrudgingly.
Ye Wuxian could certainly humiliate him thoroughly, but honestly, stooping to this person’s level would only waste her life. Similarly, simply letting this matter pass did not align with Ye Wuxian’s intentions either.
Though young, Situ Qianqian understood Ye Wuxian’s meaning clearly. She recognized that Ye Wuxian’s non-response was not necessarily negative.
“What status do you possess to deserve these two guests’ forgiveness?” Situ Qianqian rebuked. “Move aside. You are now placed under three months of solitary confinement. You may not leave your quarters. Additionally, three months of resources allocated to you will be suspended. If there’s a next time, you no longer need to remain within the Situ Family.”
“Yes… yes… Third Lady…”
“Get lost!” Following Situ Qianqian’s rebuke, Ah Fu dare not linger any longer, fearing Ye Wuxian and Lu Fan might find the punishment insufficient and demand worse.
After Ah Fu fled in disgrace, Situ Qianqian’s expression finally showed some warmth as she addressed Lu Fan and Ye Wuxian. “I sincerely apologize for what has happened. Our Situ Family’s management of our servant seems to still fall short. I’ll have our Head Butler strengthen oversight. And since you two came to help our Situ Family with the joint exploration, why don’t I personally escort you to the Family Residence’s reception hall? Everyone coming here to assist will be gathered there. But I must say this first: the number of people allowed to enter the Flaming Hell Dungeon Instance is limited. Whether you can join in entering the Dungeon Instance will depend on your capabilities.”
“Great. We appreciate it.” Lu Fan nodded, his impression of Situ Qianqian proving quite favourable.
Ye Wuxian felt the same. The negative impression she had of the Situ Family created by Ah Fu dissipated with Situ Qianqian’s appearance.
Though quite young, Situ Qianqian’s conduct proved she was truly someone they could work with.
After escorting Ye Wuxian and Lu Fan into the Situ Family Residence, she led the way while introducing numerous details about the Situ Family, also revealing a ton of information regarding the Flaming Hell Dungeon Instance.
Through Situ Qianqian, Lu Fan learned that this Dungeon Instance was an extremely dangerous Map. Everywhere one looked, there was scorching magma. There might not even be proper footholds.
Not only must those entering the Dungeon Instance possess be able to fly, they also need to have High Fire Element Resistance.
Otherwise, upon entering they would immediately combust and be turned into roasted jerky. There was no need for any Monsters to deal with them.
Simultaneously, the Monsters within the Dungeon Instance were all Fire Element Monsters. Their Levels, Attributes, and Attack Power were also all absurdly high.
Precisely because of this, when the Situ Family first attempted to explore the Flaming Hell Dungeon Instance, they suffered devastating losses.