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Indeed, I came to Baiyun Palace because I heard they do not judge based on talent. How did I end up being accused of colluding with the demonic clan? I've only been here for two months, and none of this has anything to do with me! Seniors, you cannot wrongfully accuse me!
One person started the outcry, and soon the cries of injustice poured forth like a floodgate opened, overwhelming everyone and giving them headaches.
Li Jinyuan cast a cold glance, releasing a hint of his Divine Transformation aura, which silenced the disciples immediately. They shrank back, feeling as if their throats were being squeezed like a goose.
What is all this wailing about? This matter will be decided by me and Master Song; we will not wrong you.
A few disciples from Baiyun Palace hesitated, glancing at Li Jinyuan's fierce demeanor, too intimidated to speak up. His words were righteous and resolute, yet his expression suggested he might kill them at any moment.
Song Maoyan patted Li Jinyuan on the shoulder and then spoke with a smile.
There is no need for concern. Previously, we learned from the elders of Baiyun Palace that most of you are innocent. If you simply remove your disciple tokens and swear to sever ties with Baiyun Palace, you may leave.
However, while most of you are innocent, there are still a few who have conspired with the elders of Baiyun Palace and become their accomplices! If we do not investigate this thoroughly and allow these disciples to leave unchecked, it would be unfair to the deceased. What do you think?
Although the tone of the man in white was gentle, no one dared to bargain. Since he had voiced this idea, it was clear that the decision had been made.
The disciples of Baiyun Palace exchanged glances, and one bold individual timidly asked, "Are you saying that only if we identify these people can we leave?"
Song Maoyan smiled. "By eliminating these evildoers, you will preserve your own reputations when you leave Baiyun Palace!"
As for these accomplices, they truly had no means to identify them, but that did not mean the other disciples of Baiyun Palace were powerless. Whether out of self-interest or a sense of justice, there was no longer any need for these disciples to protect anyone.
Hmph! What do their actions have to do with us? Such important matters are surely handled by those direct disciples.
Exactly! Let's first identify those direct disciples and have them testify against each other—it's clear as day! If they refuse to speak up, then let them stay here; we won't let our innocent selves be implicated.
"Yes, yes, quickly find them!"
Soon, the direct disciples were pushed out one after another, even Yingchun, who had just entered the sect and had not yet had the chance to formally pay her respects to her master, was among them.
She stood among the crowd with wide, anxious eyes. Upon seeing Qi Xiao, she weakly called out, "Brother Immortal, have you come to take me away?"
Qi Xiao slapped his forehead, feeling a bit guilty. With so many things happening in succession, he had momentarily forgotten about Yingchun. She had been left alone here, worrying for no reason.
Gathering his courage, Qi Xiao bowed to the two sect leaders. "Master Li, Master Song, this little girl is here at Baiyun Palace entirely because of me. I would appreciate it if you could allow me to explain the circumstances later."
"But before that, I can assure you that this girl has nothing to do with the dirty affairs of Baiyun Palace!"
This little girl looked to be only six or seven years old and had just begun to learn her letters. Even if Baiyun Palace was short on hands, they wouldn't let such a young child handle matters, would they?
Li Jinyuan and Song Maoyan thought this way and nodded in agreement.
Qi Xiao waved at her, and Yingchun ran over to him with a sweet smile. At that moment, she finally felt a bit of safety.
She held Qi Xiao's hand and quietly asked, "Brother Immortal, is everything over now?"
Qi Xiao smiled and pinched her little face gently. "Yes, once things are settled here, I will take you home."
Yingchun smiled back, but there was a hint of hesitation in her eyes. After a moment's pause, she whispered, "Brother, my master..."
The explosion sounds had been too loud, one after another. Others told her that these were the sounds of the elders self-destructing. They also said that when a cultivator self-destructs, it means they are completely dead.
"Dead?"
Although he wasn't human, he was the second person who cared for her like this after her big brother.
Yingchun felt a bit of soreness in her eyes. She rubbed them and asked in a low voice.
"Big Brother, is he never coming back?"
Qi Xiao's heart was heavy, and he responded with a low, hesitant "Mm."
Ying Chun forced a smile, trying to lift the corners of her lips, but they just wouldn't cooperate. Her eyes grew moist as she buried her face in Shao Huai's chest, refusing to look up.
After a long while, Qi Xiao felt a warm dampness against him. He gently stroked the girl's head, remaining silent.
Meanwhile, some of the inner disciples had been singled out. A few attempted to slip away unnoticed, but Li Jinyuan raised his hand and held them in place, forcibly pulling them back with his spiritual energy.
These disciples, who had just reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, actually thought they could deceive a Nascent Soul cultivator and sneak away? It was nothing short of a dream!
At first, these disciples protested loudly, pretending to be innocent. However, when the two sect leaders declared their intention to send them to accompany the elders in death, those with lighter offenses quickly began to point fingers at each other.
"Esteemed seniors, I was only responsible for organizing the closed-door cultivation records of Tianyang Peak's disciples. I had nothing to do with the killings!" one of them pleaded. "It was all the work of the elders from the Law Enforcement Hall and their disciples; I was just doing some clerical work! I truly don't deserve death!"
"You’re talking nonsense! What are you pretending to be innocent for? If you didn’t do it, then who was it that released the soul-distracting incense and paralysis powder in those closed-door chambers?"
"Esteemed seniors, we do admit our guilt, but Wang Xiao is not innocent either! If we die, he should accompany us!"
"Song Xi, stop making baseless accusations! Do you have any evidence for your claims?"
"Evidence? I have plenty! You can send someone to search this person's room; you'll surely find numerous poisons meant for murder!"
This statement immediately provided Li Jinyuan and Song Maoyan with a lead. They summoned their own disciples to search these individuals' rooms.
With the outer disciples from Baiyun Palace leading the way, they quickly uncovered numerous clues in the rooms of these inner disciples. As a result, their crimes gradually came to light, even implicating some outer disciples who had only participated a few times.
"Esteemed seniors, I am truly innocent!" one of them cried out. "They are just slandering me; I really didn't do anything!"
"Hmph! You can take those words down with you to speak to the dead!"
The two sect leaders executed these disciples with a wave of their hands. The remaining disciples felt as if they had been granted a reprieve; they hurriedly removed their jade tokens and swore never to associate with Baiyun Palace again.
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