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Ye Xiuyuan could no longer hold back his frustration and shouted, "Shut up!"
His outburst immediately caught the attention of Song Xiaoling.
In recent days, the senior sister had been acting strangely, often lost in thought and distracted. With their departure imminent, Song Xiaoling felt uneasy and came to check on her, only to find her junior brother not far from the senior sister's courtyard, his expression twisted in anger.
A twisted expression?
Song Xiaoling was taken aback for a moment before confirming that she wasn't mistaken. Her usually gentle and approachable junior brother was now red-faced, glaring at the empty air as if he were shouting at something.
"Junior brother?"
Hearing her voice, Ye Xiuyuan snapped back to reality, panic evident on his face.
Song Xiaoling looked at him with growing confusion. "Ye, what happened just now?"
Ye Xiuyuan wiped his face, feeling increasingly at a loss. He had just been overwhelmed with emotions.
"Did someone from another peak bully you? Or was it the senior sister?"
Song Xiaoling directed her gaze toward the nearby courtyard.
Upon hearing the mention of the senior sister, Ye Xiuyuan jolted as if struck by lightning, nearly losing his balance. "Senior sister, no! I’m fine! I’m leaving now!"
Watching him almost flee in a panic, Song Xiaoling furrowed her brows deeper.
She stepped into the small courtyard and pushed open the door. "Senior sister, did you have a disagreement with junior brother?"
"No."
At that moment, Su Lingyue was far too preoccupied to care about him.
Song Xiaoling smiled in surprise. "Then why did he leave looking so flustered?"
Su Lingyue let out a cold laugh, her tone ambiguous. "Perhaps he feels guilty."
"Huh?"
Song Xiaoling was puzzled by Su Lingyue's strange attitude. "What do you mean by that?"
Su Lingyue sighed bitterly, her face pale as she took a deep breath and slowly spoke. "Junior sister, perhaps you won't believe me, but I just had a terrible nightmare."
She recounted the details of her dream vividly; it was so clear and real that she still remembered it well after waking up. As she described how her junior brother had allied with the demonic clan and harmed the disciples of the Xianyao Sect, Song Xiaoling slammed her hand on the table in disbelief.
"Impossible, Senior Sister. Dreams are just reflections; you can't let a dream bias your view of Junior Brother!"
"If there really were demons, the one to ally with them would definitely be that scoundrel Qi Xiao!"
Su Lingyue's expression grew colder. She lifted her head and stared silently at Song Xiaoling. "Do you really think Junior Brother Qi would be someone to ally with the demons?"
Song Xiaoling hesitated, her tone faltering. "Of course not! It's just that you had a dream, right? Junior Brother Ye is weak in body, gentle in nature, and loves to do good for others. How could someone like him possibly ally with the demons?"
She concluded firmly, "I absolutely refuse to believe he has fled or allied with the demons to harm our sect!"
Su Lingyue let out a cold laugh. "If he didn't appear so pure, if his body could be healed, if he could walk a path to greatness, do you think he would willingly remain a Junior Brother hidden in our shadow for his entire life?"
Song Xiaoling was taken aback. "Senior Sister, what are you talking about?"
Su Lingyue shook her head with a bitter smile. Even after having that dream, she couldn't quite grasp what it meant. All she knew was that overnight, calamities arose, and the entire cultivation world changed dramatically. That Junior Brother who had just gained supreme fortune had seized the opportunity to get involved with the demons. Moreover, there was something strange about him!
The more Su Lingyue thought about it, the more her head throbbed. She bit her lip and spoke irritably, "If you don't believe me, then just treat it as a joke. I'm feeling a bit tired; please leave."
Song Xiaoling wanted to say something more but was forcefully ushered out of the room by Su Lingyue's wave of her hand.
Standing outside the small courtyard, Song Xiaoling knocked on the door repeatedly but received no response. Biting her lip in frustration, she left angrily. "Senior Sister is acting so strangely."
When she arrived at the herb garden, Lan Wanyu initially didn't want to pay her any attention. However, upon hearing that Su Lingyue seemed unwell and suffering from severe headaches, she couldn't help but frown in concern.
"Let me take a look."
Song Xiaoling felt a surge of joy and led the way ahead. She knew that Fourth Junior Sister had the kindest heart; if any of their sisters were in trouble, she would never stand by idly.
In recent days, Fourth Junior Sister had been distant from them at Qingjing Peak. Although Song Xiaoling felt anxious about it, there was nothing she could do. Now that Senior Sister was suffering from headaches, she saw this as an opportunity to mend their relationships.
She stood outside Su Lingyue's courtyard and called out several times, but there was no response from within. Finally, she decided to invoke Fourth Junior Sister's name. "Senior Sister! I've brought Fourth Junior Sister; can you let her take a look?"
The courtyard door opened without a breeze.
Song Xiaoling felt a sense of dissatisfaction. What did it mean that she welcomed her Fourth Junior Sister but not her? Just as she was about to step into the courtyard, Su Lingyue's voice rang out.
"Second Junior Sister, I have something to discuss with Fourth Junior Sister. Can you wait a moment?"
The First Senior Sister's tone was cold and steady, sounding as if there was no significant issue. Song Xiaoling furrowed her brow but decided not to dwell on the First Senior Sister's indifference and agreed decisively.
"First Senior Sister, if you need anything, just call for me."
Lan Wanyu observed this exchange with surprise flickering in her heart. Su Lingyue invited her into the room, where she sat at the table brewing tea with a gentle smile. Aside from looking a bit pale and weak, Lan Wanyu noticed nothing amiss.
"First Senior Sister, did you need to see me for something?"
Su Lingyue frowned hesitantly before slowly speaking. "Fourth Junior Sister, do you believe in past lives?"
Lan Wanyu smiled faintly. "I do and I don't. They say that after mortals die, they pass through the underworld and are reincarnated. Although I haven't seen it myself, many people say so; perhaps there is some truth to it."
Su Lingyue stared into the void, her expression distant. "No, that's not what I meant. I had a dream... a dream so real it felt like an experience."
After hearing Su Lingyue's words, Lan Wanyu's brow furrowed slightly, her expression turning serious. She reached out to check Su Lingyue's pulse, worry etched on her face.
"First Senior Sister, have you been too tense lately? Are you unable to distinguish between dreams and reality?"
Su Lingyue gently brushed her hand away with a bitter smile. "Fourth Junior Sister, I wish it were just a dream. Unfortunately..."
"Forget it; just treat what I've said today as nonsense and don't speak of it."
But the more Su Lingyue acted this way, the more worried Lan Wanyu became. It seemed that Su Lingyue took this dream seriously! Although she didn't feel much affection for their Junior Brother at the moment, it didn't seem reasonable to take out her anger on him over a nightmare.
After hesitating for a moment, she spoke up gently. "First Senior Sister, regardless of whether your dream is true or false, since nothing has happened yet, you shouldn't let your emotions run wild and blame innocent people."
Su Lingyue was taken aback and couldn't help but smile wryly. She knew that Fourth Junior Sister still didn't trust her; all she could do was nod helplessly.
Whether it was true or not would be revealed in time. At least giving them a warning now would ensure they wouldn't be caught off guard later on.
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