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This illusionary formation was set up by Song Xiaoling, and she was well aware of its purpose. Although she had created the scene to replicate the circumstances of that time, the events that followed were entirely dependent on the heart of those entering the formation, changing freely.
In other words, whatever Ye Xiuyuan believed would influence how the formation evolved. If Ye Xiuyuan intended to frame Qi Xiao, then the formation would adapt accordingly.
Su Lingyue's gaze was cold as she asked in a deep voice, "Junior Sister, are you sure this formation is reliable?"
Song Xiaoling fell silent for a moment before nodding with difficulty. "I deliberately led him within the formation, making him mistakenly believe he had returned to that specific moment in time. The details of what happens inside may have slight discrepancies, but the general direction will not be wrong."
It was precisely for this reason that Song Xiaoling felt increasingly uneasy. If the truth mirrored what happened in the formation, then what did her past favoritism towards Ye Xiuyuan amount to? Had she thought herself to be upholding justice while actually favoring the perpetrator and harming the innocent?
What had she truly done?
Her face turned pale, and she swayed slightly as her voice became strained. "Senior Sister, have we made a mistake?"
Su Lingyue remained silent for a while, her tone complex and hard to decipher. "Not only have we made a mistake, but it is a grave error! However, Junior Sister, a mistake is a mistake; we absolutely cannot let it develop unchecked. There are some things we must face."
After a long dreamlike state, Su Lingyue contemplated driving Ye Xiuyuan away, keeping him as far from Qingjing Peak and its people as possible, but she couldn't find an appropriate opportunity.
Now that the truth was revealed and people's hearts were aligned, perhaps it was time for her to take action.
Song Xiaoling pressed her lips together tightly and grasped Su Lingyue's arm firmly. "Senior Sister, let's go find Master and clarify everything! Xiao is innocent; he did not harm Ye Xiuyuan—this is all part of Ye Xiuyuan's self-directed play!"
Seeing her like this stirred something within Su Lingyue. She gently pressed down on Song Xiaoling's hand as if to give her strength. "Alright, let's go find Master and tell the truth so everything can return to its rightful place."
Feng Hongying watched her senior sisters acting foolishly and couldn't help but stomp her foot. "Eldest Sister, Second Sister, what nonsense are you talking about? Do you really think that by exposing this, Master will bring Qi Xiao back?"
Lan Wanyu frowned in dissatisfaction. "Fifth Junior Sister, what do you want to say?"
Feng Hongying let out a cold snort. "Our Master is a Transformation Stage cultivator. Out of so many disciples, she chose only Qi Xiao. Isn’t it because she values his talent?
Success comes from talent, and so does failure. Now that Master has deemed Qi Xiao's talent insufficient and has cast him aside, what use is it for you to expose the truth? If Master is meant to abandon him, she will still do so.
You all are eager to go to Master with this, but it will only add to her troubles. It might even provoke her disdain, which would be counterproductive."
Looking at the unfamiliar and indifferent gazes of her senior sisters, Feng Hongying bit her lip, feeling a mix of grievance and anger. "You may think my words are too harsh, but I say this for your own good.
Master indeed harbors disdain for Qi Xiao and is cold towards him. But have you considered that our situation isn’t any better than his?
She has ignored Third Senior Sister completely; doesn’t that indicate that in Master’s heart, we are no different from Qi Xiao?"
Su Lingyue recalled the Sect Leader's words and couldn’t help but defend the Cold Shadow True Person. "Master often cultivates in seclusion and is detached from worldly matters; it’s natural for her to seem unfeeling. This doesn’t mean she lacks affection for us."
Feng Hongying let out a soft snort. "You can keep deceiving yourselves if you wish.
During these days, while I’ve been serving by Master’s side, I’ve seen that Third Senior Sister hasn’t improved at all, and I intended to ask Master for help. But she said that Third Senior Sister fell victim to a plot by the demon clan; first, her strength was lacking, and second, she was too lax and unguarded. Such a useless disciple is better off without her.
I’ve held back on sharing Master’s words because I know you worry about Third Senior Sister. But if you want to speak up for Qi Xiao, then I must reveal the truth.
In Master’s heart, there is not only no Qi Xiao but also no place for us! Perhaps only those disciples who can bring her glory are worthy of her attention."
Su Lingyue had already sensed this faintly. However, since Cold Shadow True Person had taught her and cared for her so much, she didn’t want to associate the cold-hearted person described by Feng Hongying with the warm-hearted Master she remembered.
After a moment of silence, Su Lingyue said, "Is it really right to just accept things as they are? Fifth Junior Sister, if one day you find yourself in such a situation—slandered and trapped—would you want us to just accept it as if nothing happened?"
Feng Hongying felt a lump in her throat, and she immediately became agitated. However, after thinking for a long while, she couldn't come up with any suitable words to say. She lowered her eyes, feeling somewhat wronged. All she wanted was for everyone to be well; what was her fault in that?
As for Qi Xiao, he had already been punished. Clarifying things now wouldn't erase the harm he had suffered in the past, would it? If that was the case, why must they disrupt the current situation and try to set things right?
She glared at everyone with resentment, her eyes slightly red. "Then you can just think of me as selfish. If you don't want to believe my words, then go find the Master."
Lan Wanyu put away the recording stone. "This isn't urgent. We need to clarify things together with Ye Xiuyuan, lest others think we're colluding to frame him."
Ye Xiuyuan slowly opened his eyes and found several senior sisters pushing the door open. Wait, wasn't he looking for the Third Senior Sister? How did he end up lying in the small courtyard?
Recalling the various scenes from his dream, Ye Xiuyuan suddenly felt something was off. He quickly got up and looked at his own body. He wasn't bleeding and had no wounds; why did he dream of events from half a month ago for no reason?
In the midst of his chaotic memories, it felt as if he had experienced everything all over again. "Senior Sister, what just happened? How did I suddenly end up here?"
Lan Wanyu took out the recording stone. The stone glimmered with light, and scenes began to unfold in the water mirror, causing Ye Xiuyuan's face to turn pale.
He saw that in the small courtyard, the formation lit up, revealing several illusory figures. In his dazed state, he stepped into the formation as if bewitched, oblivious to these strange occurrences while wholeheartedly playing the role of that innocent little junior brother.
Scenes flashed before him; when he saw the White-Faced Spider appear, Ye Xiuyuan's heart skipped a beat, nearly causing him to stumble. He stepped forward a few paces, wanting to snatch the stone away, but Lan Wanyu lightly dodged him while holding onto it.
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