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The voice was extremely low and soft, like a whisper in his ear. In the next moment, Qi Xiao widened his eyes in shock as he saw a woman appear before him, lifting her own collar. Dark energy enveloped him, blocking all his senses.
After a mysterious wave of energy, it felt as if he had penetrated through something; the dark mist dissipated, and light returned. He stared blankly ahead as the ground cracked open, and countless Worrying Lotus flowers emerged, gathering together to encircle a flower bud no larger than a palm.
Is this the true form of the Worrying Lotus?
Indeed, if you destroy this thing, the disaster in Wangjing City will vanish without a trace.
Kid, do you want to give it a try?
Qi Xiao furrowed his brow slightly and took a few steps back, distancing himself from the mysterious woman.
What’s your purpose in probing me?
Purpose? I’m just bored and looking for some fun.
She gently extended her hand, and Qi Xiao's heart tightened. He wanted to turn and evade her touch but found himself rooted in place by an invisible force. He watched helplessly as that pale hand caressed his chest.
The woman closed her eyes for a moment, then suddenly smiled slyly. So this is where the source lies? This power feels so familiar.
With a slight prick of her fingertip, layers of blood welled up from Qi Xiao's chest.
Qi Xiao's face darkened as he stared intently at her.
It’s not yours; what use is it to you if you take it?
At Qingjing Peak, Yu Miaoyin was filled with impatience.
Senior Sister, I have no issues; can you let me leave now?
Su Lingyue frowned slightly. No issues? Don’t you find it strange? Just moments ago, you wanted to drive Ye Xiuyuan down the mountain; why has your attitude changed so suddenly?
Yu Miaoyin paused, feeling somewhat confused. She bit her lip and stubbornly replied, That’s because I don’t know Junior Brother Ye well. I misunderstood him at first and thought he was a bad person; that was my mistake.
Senior Sister, disciples of Qingjing Peak should be harmonious and loving. Don’t you agree with my thoughts? Why do you keep trying to persuade me while speaking ill of Junior Brother Ye?
Speaking ill? Third Senior Sister, has your mind truly gone awry?
Lan Wanyu paced anxiously. What on earth did Ye Xiuyuan do to you that makes you so unable to distinguish right from wrong?
Yu Miaoyin glared at her angrily.
I’ve already said that was an illusion! How can you condemn Junior Brother Ye based on that?
I don’t care! All I know is that Third Senior Sister, you are definitely in the wrong!
She grabbed Yu Miaoyin and pulled her outside. You must meet with the Master today!
Even if Elder Huang doesn't, the Sect Leader will surely see your problems.
Yu Miaoyin shook off her hand, feeling both wronged and angry. She had merely chosen to trust Junior Brother Ye; what had she done wrong? Why did all these senior and junior sisters make her feel as if she had committed some heinous crime?
"I have no problem! I absolutely do not!"
Before she could finish her words, a wave of numbness swept through her neck, and darkness engulfed her vision. She immediately collapsed, soft and limp.
Su Lingyue caught her body and took to the skies on her sword.
Hearing that disciples from Qingjing Peak were requesting an audience, Fan Wuyou was somewhat puzzled but still waved her hand to let them in.
"Sect Leader, please take a look at Junior Sister San!"
"Oh? What happened? Is she having another episode? No, wait... could it be that the prescription from Miaochun Valley was incorrect?"
"No."
Upon hearing the Sect Leader's words, Su Lingyue realized that the Sect Leader had misunderstood, thinking that Yu Miaoyin's soul condition had flared up again. She bit her lip, unsure of how to explain.
Lan Wanyu came along with her and sighed lightly at the sight.
"Sect Leader, let me explain this matter."
She looked down at Su Lingyue. "Sister, why don't we just tell them everything?"
Seeing this, Fan Wuyou's expression grew serious; she sensed that something significant had occurred and couldn't help but ask in a deep voice.
"What happened?"
Su Lingyue hesitated for a long while but ultimately steeled herself. She took out a recording stone from her jade ring and presented it before Fan Wuyou.
"Please take a look, Sect Leader."
"What is this?"
"We suspect that there was an error regarding Qi Xiao's harm to the sect, so we specifically set up an illusion array to verify it. As a result, everything was recorded in this stone."
"Please make a decision, Sect Leader."
Su Lingyue knelt on the ground, and Lan Wanyu and Song Xiaoling followed suit.
Fan Wuyou's face darkened as she infused spiritual power into the recording stone. A water mirror immediately appeared before her.
The scene displayed was filled with images from that day’s trial.
The more she watched, the worse Fan Wuyou's expression became. Seeing Ye Xiuyuan deliberately framing others made her slam her palm down on the table in fury.
"This is outrageous! The sect rules against harming fellow disciples were established for their safety. I never imagined they would one day be exploited by someone to harm others!"
"Can you guarantee that the content within this stone is true?"
The Sect Leader observed keenly. "This is an illusion created by the disciple, without any inducement; it merely restores the scene as it was. Everything in the illusion reflects the true intentions of the formation!"
"Indeed, I did administer some substances to Junior Brother Ye that unsettled his mind," the disciple continued, "but this has been verified by the Punishment Hall. There are no other uses for it; at most, it merely relaxes one's vigilance, akin to a dream."
"If the Sect Leader has doubts, you may invite an elder from the Punishment Hall to come."
Fan Wuyou pondered for a moment while holding the stone. "You brought this here to seek my judgment?"
Su Lingyue lowered her eyelashes. "The disciple only seeks justice; I cannot stand by and watch someone suffer injustice."
"Even if what you say is true, this is still an illusion formation, not reality. Moreover, it was obtained through your hands."
"If I use this as evidence, it will inevitably raise suspicions."
"Furthermore, Ye Xiuyuan is Elder Ye's son. He is not currently in the sect; if I were to deal with him recklessly, it would be inappropriate."
Su Lingyue felt a surge of anxiety. She did not want to speculate on her master's stance; her only hope rested on the Sect Leader.
However, hearing his words now, he seemed reluctant to intervene.
If even he would not take action, then who else could?
"Does the Sect Leader intend to turn a blind eye to this matter?"
"Of course, that is not my intention." He lowered his head and sighed softly, feeling even more troubled.
"One after another, they just keep bringing me trouble."
"Here’s what we will do: once Qi Xiao and Elder Ye return, I will summon them to investigate this matter."
"However, I cannot guarantee what the outcome will be."
"But if Qi Xiao truly has been wronged, I will not stand idly by!"
"As for Ye Xiuyuan, keep a close watch on him and do not act rashly."
The three were overjoyed and expressed their gratitude repeatedly.
Fan Wuyou hesitated for a moment. "Does your master know about this matter?"
The others paused and lowered their heads even further.
Su Lingyue whispered, "Master does not know yet."
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