Chapter 2251 - 2224: Bai Family Rules

"Grandfather, this medicinal guide can be reproduced, but it will be extremely troublesome."

Mandala deeply inhaled upon hearing Jiang Liufeng’s words and said, "This medicinal guide was created by me to craft a toxin specifically targeting martial artists at the late stage of Mythical. Just by combining it with other materials, one can produce the world’s most terrifying poison. Even if such martial artists happen to survive, they will lose their fighting abilities."

As he spoke, Mandala glared viciously at Bai Weiwei and said, "Moreover, it can not only make poison but also create a brand-new antidote. If you possess such an antidote, it can neutralize all toxins as long as they are not immediately lethal. Even if it can’t be neutralized, it can suppress the spread of toxins within a short time to buy you precious time."

"However, to prepare this medicinal guide, one must use utmost caution, without any negligence. The proportions of various materials must be precise, any slight mistake will result in failure. Additionally, this medicinal guide has a significant weakness — it cannot come into contact with water. A tiny drop will cause it to dissolve and lose all efficacy."

At this point, Mandala looked at Bai Weiwei with gritted teeth and said, "I spent half a month in the lab to prepare just a tiny amount of this guide, yet before I could use it, she ruined it."

"Moreover, fortunately, this was a complete medicinal guide, without flaws. Had she damaged a defective batch, the consequences would have been disastrous."

Mandala’s beautiful eyes fixed on Bai Weiwei, seemingly wishing to punish her severely. Fortunately, this time Bai Weiwei destroyed the complete batch. If it had been the defective batch, upon exposure to water, it would release a lethal gas, instantly killing all creatures within a dozen-meter radius, implicating not only Bai Weiwei but also Jiang Liufeng, He Cailan, and Bai Qiao Mountain, without anyone able to save them."

"What consequence?" Bai Qiao Mountain asked in a deep voice.

"Everything within a dozen-meter radius, not a single life spared."

Mandala slowly uttered these words, although brief, their terrifying implication sent a chill down everyone’s spine.

Upon Mandala’s words, everyone couldn’t help but gasp. The thought of losing all life within a dozen-meter radius was shocking, especially given that this was a residential area, and during mealtime, most were at home. The fallout could result in countless innocent deaths.

Bai Weiwei stood dumbfounded, unable to regain her senses for a long while, her face showing shock and disbelief. She never imagined the situation to be this severe. Had she known beforehand, she wouldn’t have dared to touch Mandala’s things.

"Bai Weiwei, do you understand why I’m so angry now! I’m angry not because you ruined my things but because of your reckless disregard for danger. I warned you not to touch my belongings, as they are all highly toxic. Did you truly think I was merely idling and lying to you?" Mandala shouted angrily at Bai Weiwei.

Bai Qiao Mountain’s face was also immensely gloomy, akin to the forewarning of an upcoming storm: "Bai Weiwei, do you have anything further to explain regarding this?"

This time, Bai Qiao Mountain was genuinely enraged. He never expected the outcomes could be so severe.

"Grandfather, I... I didn’t know the consequences could be so grave. Grandfather, I understand my mistake, I truly understand my mistake."

Bai Weiwei bowed her head and softly said, "Grandfather, please don’t be angry with me, I’m willing to accept the Bai Family’s customary punishment."

At this moment, Bai Weiwei lowered her head, saying nothing further. Though she was impulsive, she understood that nearly causing a catastrophic disaster warranted an appropriate punishment.

Upon hearing Bai Weiwei’s words, Bai Qiao Mountain took a deep breath and said sternly, "Fine, Weiwei, since you said it, then it’s the Bai Family’s customary punishment you shall accept. Don’t blame me for being harsh, you were fortunate this time, but next time you might not be so lucky..."

After Bai Qiao Mountain’s words, Bai Weiwei’s face turned pale, her body involuntarily trembling, yet she stood there silently. This time, she was close to committing an irreparable blunder, potentially harming not only herself but her grandparents as well, accepting the punishment was only right.

Mandala stood nearby, observing Bai Weiwei’s trembling silhouette and pale face, a trace of doubt crossing her mind. Logically, Bai Weiwei shouldn’t fear anything, yet she was terrified of the Bai Family’s traditional punishment. What was the reason behind this?

"Grandfather, what exactly is the Bai Family’s customary punishment?" Mandala couldn’t help but ask.

"One hundred lashes on the back with a cane."

After hearing Bai Qiao Mountain’s words, Mandala’s expression slightly changed. She now understood why Bai Weiwei’s face suddenly turned so pale. Even a martial artist, if not using True Qi, would suffer greatly after one hundred lashes, their back turning into a raw mess.

Not to mention Bai Weiwei, an ordinary person. If she were whipped a hundred times, she wouldn’t even dream of lying down to sleep for a month or two. Even once healed, she would be left with countless horrific scars, which for Bai Weiwei, who always cared about her appearance, was worse than death itself.

Yet, knowing this, Bai Weiwei resolutely chose to accept the Bai Family’s customary punishment, leaving Mandala somewhat impressed at Bai Weiwei’s willingness to face her responsibilities.

Bai Qiao Mountain cast a glance at Mandala, then at Bai Weiwei, and finally his gaze settled on He Cailan. He said, "Dear, fetch my cane from the study."

"Do we really have to do this?" He Cailan said hesitantly, showing some reluctance.

"Absolutely. Since she committed a mistake, she must face the consequence." Bai Qiao Mountain replied firmly.

He Cailan, upon hearing Bai Qiao Mountain, glanced reluctantly at Bai Weiwei. Despite her love for Bai Weiwei, she understood the gravity of the situation; her family could never atone for such negligence.