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Fan Wuyou felt a bit puzzled. Why was that?
The three fell silent, lowering their heads and saying nothing. Fan Wuyou furrowed her brows. They were all disciples of Qingjing Peak; it was indeed strange that they didn't first consult their master but came to her instead. Were they afraid that their master wouldn't discern right from wrong?
Su Lingyue's brows knitted together in restraint, which only made her look more forlorn. Right and wrong, the master has his own judgments. What we fear is that these matters are simply not important to him.
If it's unimportant, then naturally he wouldn't care.
Fan Wuyou was about to deny this notion, but recalling the actions of Master Hanying over the past six months, she hesitated. Master Hanying was so indifferent and valued his reputation so highly; it wasn't impossible for him to act in a morally ambiguous way for his own benefit and face.
After a long pause, she sighed heavily.
"I already know this. I will handle it."
Su Lingyue took a step forward and bowed again. "Master, there is one more thing; I find it suspicious."
The others shared their concerns, all looking anxious. Lan Wanyu was even more confused; she furrowed her brows and spoke softly, "Perhaps it's because we lack skill; I haven't noticed anything unusual about Senior Sister San."
"If it's not due to the elixir, then perhaps it’s some sort of soul control technique. But how could Ye Xiuyuan, with such low cultivation, possibly execute that?"
Throughout the journey, she replayed the incident in her mind, growing increasingly perplexed. If Ye Xiuyuan truly targeted Senior Sister San, what method did he use?
Upon hearing this, Fan Wuyou's brow twitched slightly. She stepped forward a few paces and looked at the sleeping girl on the couch, placing her fingers on the girl’s forehead to check.
However, after scanning her soul, there was nothing amiss.
How strange!
Lan Wanyu couldn't help but ask, "Master, did you not notice anything unusual either?"
Fan Wuyou slowly shook her head. "I observed that her soul shows no abnormalities; she simply hasn't recovered from her old injuries. We should wait for Elder Huang to return before discussing this further."
Su Lingyue's eyes flickered as she suddenly recalled various things from her dreams. Ye Xiuyuan had a knack for turning peril into safety at critical moments.
Later on, when the demon clan emerged, he was just an ordinary disciple but managed to turn his allegiance to the demon clan and was accepted under their banner.
She had pondered over this for days, unable to find clarity but could discern no clues. In the end, she could only attribute this situation to his fortune.
A person with such abundant fortune is favored by heaven; occurrences like this are not beyond explanation.
However, this time, the feelings of the Third Junior Sister sounded an alarm for her.
Surely, this time the Third Junior Sister's emotions couldn't simply be explained by luck, could they? The abrupt change was so striking that something strange must have happened to her! Yet, such oddities were unnoticed even by the Sect Leader and the Fourth Junior Sister. Was this kind of manipulation something Ye Xiuyuan could pull off? There must be something suspicious about him!
After a moment of silence, she spoke in a low voice. "Sect Leader, with the demonic forces rampant these days, we must be on guard. It’s possible that there are demons colluding with disciples within our sect, trying to stir up trouble in the Xiaoyao Sect!"
Her words startled Song Xiaoling and Lan Wanyu.
"Senior Sister!"
They never expected their eldest senior sister would utter such shocking claims. Colluding with demons was a serious crime that would lead to being hunted down by the entire cultivation world! If any disciples were found to be in league with demons, even the Xiaoyao Sect would be implicated.
Fan Wuyou's expression darkened as he fixed his gaze on her. "Do you realize what you're saying? I know you're eager to set things right, but you can't just speak recklessly! Accusations of collusion with demons are serious; if you have no evidence, you must refrain from making baseless claims."
Su Lingyue's expression remained resolute. "Sect Leader, I am not framing anyone; I am merely issuing a warning. Since the emergence of the demon race, how many strange occurrences have there been? There have been various incidents outside the sect, and right now there is one at hand. Without concrete evidence, I naturally wouldn't dare to speak carelessly. However, given the current situation, I must be cautious. If Ye Xiuyuan truly has any ties to the demon race, we should eliminate it while it’s still in its infancy. Even if he doesn’t, it serves as a reminder for everyone. Even if he does end up colluding with demons in the future, it won’t be so easy for them to deceive us."
Fan Wuyou looked at her with a cold expression, seemingly weighing whether her words were sincere or merely an act of personal vendetta. After a moment of contemplation, he began to see some logic in Su Lingyue's argument.
"Then how do you propose we handle this?"
"Sect Leader," she replied, "let’s first keep this matter under wraps and conduct an internal investigation within the sect. If we uncover anything, we can eliminate the threat early on. Even if we find nothing, we won’t lose anything; at most it will just require some effort on our part. Better safe than sorry; it’s always better to be prepared than caught off guard."
"Oh? So you not only want to investigate Ye Xiuyuan but also the entire Xiaoyao Sect? You have quite ambitious plans! Did you bring this up out of mere impulse due to some suspicion or did you actually discover something?"
He only knew Su Lingyue's temperament slightly; she was usually reserved and composed.
Today, she once again suspected Ye Xiuyuan of colluding with the demon clan and proposed a thorough investigation of all hidden dangers within the sect. Such a sudden and bold move was not typical of her behavior. It felt more like she had learned something and was preparing for the worst.
Su Lingyue bit her lip slightly, hesitating for a moment on whether to reveal everything from her dreams. However, it seemed too absurd; if she spoke out, the Sect Leader might not believe her and could even doubt her sanity.
In the end, she bowed her head to the ground, her tone resolute. She was merely thinking of the welfare of the Xiaoyao Sect and asked the Sect Leader for understanding. Her silence already hinted at some issues.
Since she did not wish to speak, Fan Wuyou did not want to press her. He had watched this child grow up, and he could see her affection for the Xiaoyao Sect. At least he could feel that what she said at this moment was sincere.
Well, the children have grown up; they now have their own wings and secrets. He turned away, pondering for a moment.
"Very well, I allow it. You may return for now; I will find someone to handle it. As for the situation at Qingjing Peak, keep an eye on it. If anything unusual arises, come back to report to me."
"Understood."
Meanwhile, in Wangjing City, Qi Xiao floated in mid-air, his body convulsing as countless strands of black mist wrapped around him, trying to forcibly extract the golden light orb that hovered near his heart. Yet this source had long since integrated with his body; removing it now would be akin to a brutal torture of skinning and pulling tendons!
Qi Xiao felt darkness closing in around him as pain surged through him, cold sweat pouring down his face while his teeth chattered uncontrollably. The sweat blurred his vision, stinging painfully, and he couldn't help but curse.
"Madwoman!"
This source was eroding the black mist of a woman, continuously consuming her fingertips as she stubbornly tried to extract it, resulting in bloody injuries that stripped away layers of skin. Such a persistent act of self-harm—was she anything but insane?
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