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Wang Hu quietly added, "It's all because Senior Sister Linglong scared them." She had even issued a warning: if anyone was dissatisfied, they could come to her for a reckoning. But if they couldn't defeat her, they shouldn't blame her for being ruthless.
The last disciple who harbored discontent and attempted to challenge Ji Linglong's authority ended up hanging from the edge of the top floor window, exposed to the cold wind for three days and nights. Ever since then, everyone in the disciples' quarters feared her.
However, Senior Sister Linglong wasn't unreasonable. As long as you didn't provoke her, she wouldn't come looking for trouble without cause. Therefore, as long as the disciples kept to themselves and focused on their training, life was quite manageable.
Oh, right! Besides not challenging her, there was another taboo regarding Senior Sister Linglong. What was it? It was absolutely forbidden to mention the name of Master Han Ying from Qingjing Peak in front of her.
Why? Did she have a grudge against Qingjing Peak? Tong Liu shrugged. It wasn't exactly a grudge; it was just that when she first entered the sect years ago, she had wanted to join Qingjing Peak but was rejected by Master Han Ying. At that time, Master Han Ying had stated that he already had closed-door disciples and would not take in any more students.
Linglong felt humiliated and forbade anyone from bringing up the past. So besides Master Han Ying, the name Qi Xiao could not be mentioned either, and that of Ye Xiuyuan was even more of a taboo.
As for Qi Xiao, Senior Sister Linglong simply wanted to keep him under her heel. But when it came to Ye Xiuyuan, who had managed to persuade Master Han Ying to make an exception and take him as a disciple, it was far more complicated than just stepping on him.
The two recalled the fate of the last disciple who had crossed this line and felt a chill run down their spines.
"Oh right! I still don't know your name or where you're from," Tong Liu said.
Qi Xiao smiled awkwardly. "Qingjing Peak, Qi Xiao."
"Ah! I just remembered I haven't practiced my sword today; I need to go!"
"I also need to spar with some beasts; Senior Sister, wait for me!"
Wang Hu lagged behind slightly but was stopped by Qi Xiao.
"I still have many things I want to ask you, Senior Brother."
Wang Hu felt like crying; how could he face his senior disciple like this and call himself 'Senior Brother'? He smiled awkwardly. "Junior Brother—no, Qi Senior Brother—if you have anything to say, please do. I will certainly speak candidly."
Qingjing Peak.
Ye Xiuyuan slowly regained consciousness after drinking half a bowl of the blood ginseng elixir. Elder Huang let out a sigh of relief.
"Thank goodness you’re awake. If you hadn’t come to, I would have been torn apart by your master and Elder Ye," he said.
Ye Xiuyuan's face was pale, but he managed a weak smile. "Thank you for your concern, Elder. But why would I wake up? Wasn’t the Blood Linglong already taken by Miaochun Valley?"
"It’s not the Blood Linglong. After hearing about this matter, the Sect Leader specifically took out the blood ginseng from the treasury to appease the dissatisfaction," Elder Huang explained.
Ye Xiuyuan's smile faltered slightly. His fourth senior sister, Lan Wanyu, had once told him that to completely cure his cold ailment, he needed the Blood Linglong.
"Elder Huang, what about my illness?" he asked.
Elder Huang shook his head with a sigh. "It’s certainly not fully cured; it’s just been suppressed for now. If you’re not careful, there’s a chance it could relapse, and if it does, it will be a hundred times more dangerous than before."
"But how could this cold ailment suddenly flare up after all these years of being well-managed?" Ye Xiuyuan thought to himself, nearly digging his nails into his palm as he lowered his gaze and forced a smile.
"I don’t know," he replied, though deep down he understood all too well.
Back at Xiaonan Mountain, he had sensed that this might be his closest opportunity to obtain the Blood Linglong. Thus, he had risked letting the system trigger his illness and hang his life in the balance in hopes of reclaiming it. Perhaps he could even shift the blame onto Qi Xiao and have him expelled from Qingjing Peak.
However, despite his meticulous planning, he hadn’t anticipated that the Sect Leader would intervene in this matter. Now that he had the blood ginseng, his condition was worse than before—what good was it?
Thinking of Qi Xiao made him grit his teeth in frustration as he suppressed the hatred bubbling within him.
"Elder Huang, what about my senior brother?" he asked.
At the mention of this topic, Elder Huang couldn’t help but stomp his foot in exasperation. "Back in the Xiaonan Mountain secret realm, Qi Xiao performed so well—how did he end up being expelled from there?"
Although later on, Master Hanying explained that Qi Xiao was expelled due to his narrow-mindedness and jealousy towards his junior brother—knowing that his junior needed the Blood Linglong yet willingly relinquishing it—Elder Huang had heard from disciples like Lu Yuan that Qi Xiao's actions in Xiaonan Mountain didn’t seem to match Master Hanying's dark portrayal of him.
He believed that perhaps Master Hanying had spoken rashly because one of his young disciples was hanging by a thread.
I must speak to you about this matter; how to handle the situation with the Blood Linglong is ultimately a private affair between your senior brother and those disciples. Even if he is your senior brother, there is no obligation for him to retrieve the items he has given away just to return them to you. Your master’s anger towards him because of you, leading to his expulsion from Qingjing Peak, is truly unwarranted!
Qi Xiao has been expelled from Qingjing Peak?
Before Ye Xiuyuan could feel any joy, he heard Elder Huang's slightly stern judgment following that statement. Ye Xiuyuan was taken aback, suppressing the joy in his eyes. He coughed twice, putting on a weak and pitiful expression.
Elder Huang's words were clear; once Xiuyuan recovered and his master’s anger subsided, he would surely persuade his master properly. Elder Huang nodded in satisfaction. Healing and saving lives are inherently good deeds; how could it escalate to this extent? If Ye Xiuyuan were to awaken and express such sentiments, it seemed that the matter would soon reach a satisfactory resolution.
Elder Huang left with a smile, completely unaware of the sinister gaze that the young man lying on the bed revealed after he departed. Since Qi Xiao had left, he should not think of returning; everything on Qingjing Peak should belong to him!
System, how much more exchange value do I need to restore this body?
To cure the cold ailment, I still need fifteen points; to heal the heart condition, I need thirty points more. To fully recover, I require one hundred and five points in total.
Ye Xiuyuan couldn't help but punch the wall in frustration, but the action aggravated his condition, causing him to cough violently twice.
After working so hard for so long, why am I still so far off?
If you want to heal quickly, then you must seize more fortune points!
What should I do next?
Slander him, destroy him, ensure that Qi Xiao has no place in the Xianyao Sect, ideally leading to his expulsion from the sect!
Ye Xiuyuan frowned slightly. I have already driven him out of Qingjing Peak; why go through such elaborate means to deal with him?
The system snorted coldly and couldn't help but scold him for being foolish. Qi Xiao’s fate is intertwined with your senior sisters and your master; their fortunes are connected as one. If you do not completely ruin him, how can you replace his fate and devour the fortunes of others on Qingjing Peak?
The system's voice was icy. Destiny is the most mysterious and unpredictable thing in this world; if you leave him even a sliver of opportunity, you will never find peace.
Ye Xiuyuan suddenly clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white.
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