Upon hearing this, the young disciple immediately brought over the stretcher, and Zhou Chu was carried away on it. Before being taken away, Zhou Chu took a deep look at Chen Jie.
Chen Jie remained silent, and the two merely exchanged a glance before separating.
Watching Zhou Chu being carried away, Xiao Hu, limping, approached and said, "Guild Leader, Old Zhou's heart must be really cold now."
Chen Jie replied, "Some matters, he needs to figure out on his own, and if he cannot..."
Chen Jie didn't say anything more, but turned to Xiao Hu and asked, "Hu Zi, are you alright?"
Chen Xiaohu said, "Hehe, I'm fine, my butt is a bit sore, but I can endure it."
Chen Jie said, "You, go back and recover from your injuries first."
Chen Jie knew Chen Xiaohu's purpose in choosing to take the punishment himself was to ensure Zhou Chu didn't feel too disheartened. By enduring the beating with Zhou Chu, he not only helped Chen Jie assert his authority but also helped Zhou Chu save face.
