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Yesterday, Bai Zonghua brought her a jar of fine wine.
In truth, she had no particular desire for alcohol and wanted to refuse it. However, the enticing aroma of the wine wafted towards her, captivating her senses, and she couldn't resist accepting it. It was clear that such an alluring drink must have some hidden tricks within.
Bai Zonghua's face was pale, and there was a hint of pleading in his eyes as he looked at Ji Linglong.
"Linglong, I truly have genuine feelings for you!"
Genuine feelings for her? Was that why he concocted such a scheme to frame others while keeping himself safe?
Ji Linglong let out a cold laugh. "You have genuine feelings for me? It seems to me that you want to use my hand to eliminate your rival."
As soon as those words left her lips, both Bai Zonghua and Cheng Yufeng's expressions changed dramatically.
Seeing their reaction only solidified Ji Linglong's suspicions; Bai Zonghua harbored malicious intentions! She even doubted that his interest in her was for another purpose. What kind of good person would enjoy seeking out trouble for no reason?
She lifted his chin with her whip, narrowing her eyes slightly. "You cling to me day after day, yet it doesn’t seem as simple as you claim. What exactly do you want?"
The young man was taken aback, stammering, "Linglong, you really misunderstand me. I have sincere feelings for you!"
Ji Linglong snorted coldly, her voice laced with frost.
What a stubborn fool!
Since he wouldn’t speak, she decided not to press further. She turned to Elder Chang. "Elder, how do you plan to handle this matter?"
Elder Chang gazed at the two of them for a moment before speaking solemnly. "You both will be deprived of this month's evaluation qualifications and will spend two months in the cold cave reflecting on your actions!"
"Elder!" Cheng Yufeng protested, unwilling to accept this punishment, but under Elder Chang's stern gaze, he quickly fell silent.
Elder Chang seemed to already understand everything and said lightly, "Do you still have anything to argue about? Or do you think your actions can be justified?"
Cheng Yufeng knew there was no way to absolve himself from this incident today; all he could do was try to lessen his culpability. He clasped his hands in front of Elder Chang, his face filled with sorrow.
"Elder, you've misunderstood me. I merely sympathized with Senior Brother Bai's unrequited love; I acted out of kindness. I acknowledge my mistakes in today's events and accept my punishment willingly. But this shouldn’t mean that I should receive the same heavy punishment as Senior Brother Bai!"
Upon hearing such shameless words, Bai Zonghua glared furiously and struggled to lunge at him but was met with Ji Linglong's whip across his back, rendering him completely obedient.
He could only glare at Cheng Yufeng, wishing he could peel off his skin and extract his bones.
"Ha, when something goes wrong, you manage to distance yourself completely. What a clever tactic!"
He looked at Elder Chang, "Elder Chang, I truly did not lie. This matter was all orchestrated by him! He has a grudge against Qi Xiao and wanted to use this as an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone!"
"Elder Chang, if you really want to punish someone, it should be him! Deprive him of this month's evaluation qualifications and make him meditate in the cold cave. I am willing to accept that, but you cannot let this person off easily."
Cheng Yufeng gritted his teeth and glared at him, not expecting his senior brother to be so self-sacrificing, willing to take the punishment just to make things difficult for him.
Bai Zonghua let out a cold laugh, his eyes flashing with deep-seated hatred. "Junior brother, you jest. How could I forget your contributions in devising plans for me?"
Elder Chang frowned, too lazy to engage in their verbal sparring any longer. Neither of these two were good people; no matter who he spared, it would only benefit the other.
"You both go to the cold cave now! If you utter another word of nonsense, I will extend your confinement by another two months!"
Elder Chang formed a seal with his fingers, and a golden light fell upon the two of them, instantly transforming into two ropes that bound them tightly. The ropes formed from spiritual energy could only be resisted by their cultivation levels; given their current realms, there was no chance of escape.
Elder Chang then pointed at two disciples and instructed them to take the pair away to the cold cave. He then turned back to the other disciples below and warned them sternly. "If there are any more underhanded tactics like this, I will not show mercy!"
The disciples bowed their heads in respect and responded in unison.
"The previous match does not count; you two will have a rematch."
Qi Xiao and Ji Linglong had no objections.
For a moment, the atmosphere turned tense again, and silence enveloped the surroundings once more. This upcoming match promised to be much more intense than the last one.
"Tsk tsk, earlier Linglong almost hit him; how did that guy manage to dodge?"
"I thought he would definitely be overwhelmed by Sister Linglong's attacks, but they actually exchanged blows back and forth. Just now he even managed to leave a mark on her!"
"Oh my god, Sister Linglong actually used her ultimate move; this guy is surely in trouble!"
A fierce wind swept across the arena, stirring up dust and debris as Ji Linglong's whip danced through the air like a shadow, each strike accompanied by a sound that seemed to tear through space. Yet Qi Xiao's movements were also impressive; he weaved through her attacks without letting her touch even a corner of his clothing.
Furious, she prepared to pull back the fleeting figure when suddenly she heard a ringing sound—a silver light shot straight towards her throat.
Ji Linglong was momentarily stunned and failed to react in time.
Qi Xiao smiled slightly, "Sister Linglong, thank you for your kindness."
The arena fell silent as everyone stared in disbelief at the stage. Qi Xiao had actually defeated Ji Linglong?
Is this disciple really going to change the tides?
Ji Linglong bit her lip in frustration. This doesn't count; I haven't lost yet!
Just as she was about to make a move, a powerful aura suddenly pinned her in place, rendering her unable to move.
Alright, the outcome is decided.
I haven't lost!
You've won so many times; can you really not handle losing this one? Everyone is watching.
Ji Linglong glanced down at the crowd and saw pairs of eyes filled with surprise and disbelief. Clearly, even the onlookers thought she had lost.
Even if they couldn't believe it, they could see clearly that in this match, Ji Linglong had been defeated!
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Ji Linglong's face as she pursed her lips and turned to leave.
Elder Chang patted Qi Xiao on the shoulder, clearly pleased.
Alright, go prepare for the next match.
Qi Xiao nodded, watching Ji Linglong walk away with a slight frown.
At Qingjing Peak, outside the herb garden.
Ye Xiuyuan stood nervously outside, holding a box of pastries.
Senior Sister, I bought some lotus cakes from the foot of the mountain. The other sisters said they tasted good; you should try some too?
Lan Wanyu wiped the sweat from her brow and loosened a small clump of soil with her hoe, her gaze cold as she looked down.
No need; I am already fasting.
Ye Xiuyuan was taken aback and felt a bit wronged. Senior Sister, are you still upset with me? It really wasn’t me who sent the other sisters to find you.
Lan Wanyu frowned slightly, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes.
In the past, she had found her junior brother weak and pitiable, so when she saw his wronged expression, she couldn't help but feel a bit more lenient towards him.
Even when she argued with Xiao Liu, she considered his health and let Xiao Liu take on a more brotherly role, showing him extra care and protection.
But now that things had come to her doorstep, she realized that playing the victim could also be a double-edged sword.
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