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In Tongling, during the Alchemy Competition, Lan Wanyu entered the hall to draw lots, only to find a number of cultivators gathered there, each with a dull expression and a listless demeanor.
Lan Wanyu couldn't help but frown. Why were there so many patients in this hall? Could it be that even the masters were unable to help them?
A young cultivator at the table, who had been silently registering her number, perked up upon hearing her words. He glanced around and, with a mournful face, said, "Don’t be fooled by the number of patients being brought in; in reality, none of them have been treated. Those masters can’t even identify the ailments. When they say they can cure them, it’s just to calm the crowd outside."
"I’m only telling you this because you’re an alchemist; please don’t spread it around!"
He continued, "In recent days, those who are wise have already fled. They’re not even participating in the competition anymore. If I were you, I’d head home soon. The longer you stay here, the less safe it becomes."
Lan Wanyu frowned deeply. Approaching one of the patients, she carefully checked their pulse and observed them closely but found no issues at all.
She murmured to herself, "Could it be that the ailment is related to their souls?"
Lost in her thoughts, her communication jade suddenly lit up.
Su Lingyue hesitated for a long time; she hadn’t intended to worry Lan Wanyu, but given the circumstances, she felt it necessary to inform her.
Upon hearing this news, Lan Wanyu was greatly shocked. "The Third Senior Sister's condition is identical to those of these soul-afflicted patients! I know it—there must be a hidden mastermind who has been in Pingjin City and encountered Third Senior Sister; that’s how she fell into their trap!"
"Wait for me; I’ll return right away!"
At Qingjing Peak, Su Lingyue knelt nervously before Master Hanying.
Master Hanying rubbed her forehead and seemed somewhat irritable for reasons unknown. "What is it?"
Su Lingyue bit her lip and recounted the truth: "Disciple has failed to fulfill your instructions; Third Senior Sister has fallen victim to someone else's schemes outside. It’s all my fault; I implore you to save her life."
Master Hanying's eyes momentarily glazed over, a flicker of struggle passing through them. After a moment, she coldly laughed and said, "A useless person—if she dies, so be it. What does that have to do with me?"
Su Lingyue was stunned into silence by Master Hanying's indifferent tone. She couldn’t even find the words to respond. "Master, this is Third Senior Sister! How can you speak like that?"
Hearing this, Master Han Ying felt a surge of displeasure. With a flick of her sleeve, a gust of fierce wind swept through the hall, sending Su Lingyue flying and crashing against the wall.
Master Han Ying's voice was as cold as ice. "You want to teach me how to do things?"
Struggling to rise, Su Lingyue fought back the taste of blood in her mouth and spoke with difficulty, "Disciple does not dare; I just don’t understand why Master is so heartless. Even if you have grievances against Junior Sister San, she is still your disciple!"
Master Han Ying sneered, "Only geniuses are worthy of being my disciples."
These words struck Su Lingyue like a heavy hammer, causing her heart to ache painfully. "Master..."
She wanted to say more, but was abruptly sent out of the hall by Master Han Ying, the doors slamming shut before her eyes.
Master Han Ying's voice grew noticeably agitated. "Enough! I do not wish to hear any more from you. Now, leave!"
Su Lingyue's heart shattered. Outside the hall, Song Xiaoling and Feng Hongying witnessed this scene in shock.
Song Xiaoling furrowed her brows, filled with confusion and heartache. "Even if Master is angry, she shouldn’t treat Senior Sister like this! Besides, this matter isn’t your fault at all; how can she blame you?"
Feng Hongying also felt discontent. "Exactly! Is Master too biased towards Junior Brother? Why punish Senior Sister instead of him? No way! I must go demand justice."
Just as she was about to act, Su Lingyue immediately stopped her. "No!"
Su Lingyue forced herself to stand and urged Song Xiaoling to help her back to their quarters.
Seeing Senior Sister leave with such determination, although they felt dissatisfied, they could only support her as she departed.
"Junior Brother has gone too far! He hasn’t even bothered to check on Senior Sister these days or show any concern for the burden you bear for him."
"Enough!" Su Lingyue felt troubled; this matter had nothing to do with Junior Brother.
"Senior Sister, you—"
"Listen to me."
Su Lingyue recounted what had just transpired in the hall. Upon hearing this, everyone was incredulous.
"How could Master be so heartless?"
"Senior Sister, you must be mistaken! Master would never say such things!"
Su Lingyue forced a smile, unable to believe it herself. But then she thought, perhaps her Master had never been as kind and gentle as they had imagined. Just like back then...
Suddenly, Su Lingyue bit her lip tightly. Song Xiaoling, puzzled, pressed her, "What's wrong, Senior Sister? Please, tell me!"
After a long silence, Su Lingyue finally spoke, "Do you know why Master favors Junior Brother so much?"
Feng Hongying's gaze flickered, and she fell silent.
Song Xiaoling found it strange but continued, "It's because Junior Brother is considerate and gentle, and he's kind. Besides, you've always targeted him. It's only natural for Master to feel a bit more pity for him."
Su Lingyue shook her head with a bitter smile. "Perhaps that's part of the reason, but it's not the main point. The main point is the transaction between Master and Elder Ye back then."
At the mention of a transaction, Song Xiaoling's heart tightened, sensing something slipping away from her understanding.
"What do you mean?"
"Master took Ye Shidi as her disciple not because he was slightly injured," Su Lingyue explained. "Master apologized on his behalf and made amends; that was just for show. In reality, it was because at that time, Master was stuck at a bottleneck in her cultivation. Elder Ye concocted a Earth-grade Ice Soul Pill for her, which would help her break through."
"Considering both sides, Master agreed."
Song Xiaoling slammed her hand on the table in anger. "That's not the kind of person Master is! I need to get to the bottom of this!"
Feng Hongying lowered her head and spoke weakly, "Senior Sister, it's all true."
Song Xiaoling couldn't believe it. "You know about this too?"
Feng Hongying said softly, "Weren't you all asking me why Qi Xiao was expelled from Qingjing Peak? It was because he had a dispute with Master. In a fit of anger, he revealed this matter. Master couldn't save face..."
At that time, Feng Hongying was shocked; she thought Qi Xiao had been too bold with his words. But what surprised her more was that Master Hanying didn't deny it and even said some heartless things.
Back then, Feng Hongying was just relieved that such coldness hadn't fallen upon her. But today, seeing Yu Miaoyin meet the same fate made her heart chill.
What if one day Master also grew to despise her?
She tightly grasped Song Xiaoling's arm and pleaded, "Senior Sister, Master really doesn't speak like that! Please don't provoke her!"
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