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Qi Xiao was lost in thought. So this was the mindset of Master Han Ying!
Back then, Ye Xiuyuan had framed Qi Xiao, leading to his downfall. Thus, he had become a heartless and narrow-minded disciple, deserving of punishment. If he had won... No, Master Han Ying had favored Ye Xiuyuan and considered the benefits that Elder Ye could bring her. Even if he had won, it probably wouldn't have made much difference.
He was merely a pawn in the game, while Master Han Ying believed herself to be the one playing it.
Her words had resolved a long-standing doubt of mine, but was she being a bit too careless?
Master Han Ying narrowed her eyes slightly, and the next moment, she sensed a familiar powerful wave of energy in the air. The leader of the Xiaoyao Sect slowly appeared in the hall.
Master Han Ying's expression changed dramatically. She stared at Qi Xiao and suddenly understood. Qi Xiao had known all along that his journey would not go smoothly; thus, before coming here, he had sought out the sect leader for support.
Master Han Ying glared at him and sneered repeatedly. I underestimated you after all.
Qi Xiao tugged at the corners of his mouth, but pain coursed through his entire body, making it impossible for him to smile.
The sect leader sighed softly, and in the next moment, a warm surge of spiritual energy flowed into Qi Xiao's body, repairing his damaged organs, meridians, and bones. He immediately got up from the ground, took out a few pills to swallow, and closed his eyes to recuperate.
Master Han Ying, what you are doing is truly unacceptable. Even if you favor Ye Xiuyuan, you should not sacrifice another disciple!
What have I sacrificed? If I hadn't rescued him from the refugees back then, how would he have come into contact with the Xiaoyao Sect? How could he discuss these matters in front of me? Without me, he would have starved to death long ago!
In Master Han Ying's eyes, she had given Qi Xiao a second chance at life; thus, her treatment of him was justified.
Hearing this, the sect leader's expression darkened. "Master Han Ying, I respect your formidable skills and invited you to join the Xiaoyao Sect, but I never expected you to be so shortsighted!"
"Our sect indeed values the talents of our disciples but has never said that we can punish those who are unjustly accused at will! Since you have taken him as your disciple at Qingjing Peak, you should be responsible for him. What you are doing now is truly disappointing."
Master Han Ying's face grew heavy; she knew she was in the wrong and could only let out a soft sigh.
Wasn't it true that the matter between him and Ye Xiuyuan was judged by several elders within the sect? What do you mean by unjust accusation? The sect's judgment was thus; I took it as a conclusion.
If the sect leader believes this matter to be a frame-up, does that not make him an accomplice as well?
The sect leader's face flushed with anger.
However, what Master Han Ying said was not wrong. At that time, the evidence was conclusive, and there was indeed no room for argument. Yet now, looking at the two of them, there seemed to be something amiss.
The judgment conference was held by him, and the penalties were also agreed upon by him. If Master Han Ying were to confess, he himself would have to bear some responsibility as well.
Well, this matter cannot be clarified; let it pass for now. But regarding the Blood Linglong incident, you should not use this as an excuse to attack him. Although I was not present that day with the elders, I clearly saw through the jade talisman that Ye Xiuyuan's actions were indeed impulsive. It is truly inappropriate for you to shift the blame onto him at this moment.
Master Han Ying snorted coldly. Since the Sect Leader is so understanding, then please provide a solution.
The Sect Leader found himself in a dilemma. If they could not retrieve the Blood Linglong, there was a rare Blood Ginseng in the treasure vault of the Xiaoyao Sect that might suffice.
Master Han Ying did not understand pharmacology and could not determine its effectiveness; he could only leave that judgment to Elder Huang.
The Sect Leader looked at Qi Xiao, who was meditating with his eyes closed, feeling troubled.
What are your plans now? This reckless boy publicly embarrassed his master and even invited him as a witness for both of them. After this incident, it would be impossible for him to remain on Qingjing Peak.
But where could he go if he left Qingjing Peak? Being expelled from the peak was a serious matter; it could not be concealed.
Qi Xiao immediately stood up and knelt before the Sect Leader.
Please see clearly, Sect Leader. I am incompetent and have drawn the disdain of Master Han Ying. If I continue to stay here, there will be no good outcome. Therefore, I ask the Sect Leader to allow me to leave Qingjing Peak.
From now on, I will no longer be a disciple of Qingjing Peak nor a student of Master Han Ying; I only wish to be an ordinary disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect.
Master Han Ying was greatly angered by Qi Xiao's words. Although Qi Xiao spoke humbly, every word revealed his desire to leave Qingjing Peak.
She slightly raised her chin and declared coldly, "In that case, let us sever all ties today!"
With a flick of her finger, the identity jade talisman in Qi Xiao's arms was drawn out by spiritual power and shattered in mid-air into dust.
The Sect Leader witnessed this and realized that there was no turning back for the disciple now.
He felt troubled; he had thought he was merely trying to mediate but had unexpectedly stumbled into such a significant issue.
Forget it; since things have come to this point, from today onward, you shall move to the disciples' quarters.
Thank you, Sect Leader.
After they left, Master Han Ying let out a cold snort. She looked at her fifth disciple kneeling on the ground like a quail and spoke with an even colder tone.
Do you know how this matter should be explained?
Feng Hongying nodded repeatedly.
Real Master Hanying narrowed her beautiful eyes, "Hmm?"
Feng Hongying shivered slightly and shook her head, "Disciple knows nothing."
"Go on, just pretend you never came here today."
With a heavy heart, Feng Hongying left the Cold Moon Palace. Back in her own quarters, she bit her finger and couldn't help but bury her head in her hands, wailing softly.
It was a disaster; it seemed she had accidentally done something terrible. She had merely intended to provoke her master into punishing Qi Xiao a little, but how had it turned into Qi Xiao being expelled from the sect?
What would she say if the other sisters asked her about it?
Half an hour later, Real Master Hanying summoned all the disciples to the Cold Moon Palace to address the matter.
"From today onward, Qi Xiao is no longer a disciple of Qingjing Peak. You are not to have any further dealings with him."
Everyone's faces changed dramatically.
Su Lingyue remained relatively calm, though her voice trembled slightly. "May I ask, Master, what exactly did he do wrong?"
"His entry into Qingjing Peak was a mistake from the start; this is merely a return to our respective places."
In the next moment, Real Master Hanying waved her hand, and a gust of wind swept everyone out. The doors of the Cold Moon Palace closed before them with a definitive thud.
This was a clear signal that they were being dismissed. The disciples of Qingjing Peak dared not disturb her further and could only turn to Feng Hongying for answers.
"Junior Sister Five, didn't Master ask you to find him? How did it end up like this?"
Feng Hongying scratched her head in frustration, unable to respond. "Sisters, I truly don't know; please stop asking me."
She clutched her head, wanting to escape this predicament, but many hands grabbed hold of her.
Looking up, she met several serious faces staring back at her.
"If you don't clarify this matter, you won't be leaving today!"
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