Chapter 157
Qu Xirong was lying on a soft rack, being carried back by Jiao Xiao and another disciple.
Lou Zhiming, who had been extremely attentive to her before, was now scared by the situation, keeping himself three feet away and avoiding any association with the Qu Family.
Other disciples didn’t say it explicitly, but they also tactfully distanced themselves. Compared to the past, where Qu Xirong was surrounded by admirers, now she was left alone, feeling the coldness of human relationships, which made her frown and even tremble.
It was unclear whether she was angry or scared.
While Qu Xirong was trembling with fear, the ark of heaven and earth, under the enhancement of Song Pianxian’s spiritual power, streaked across the sky like a meteor, almost tearing through space, taking everyone to Lingyun Sect.
After crossing the sea, arriving at Di Lang Prefecture, it was already the afternoon of the second day. Song Pianxian had the ark land outside the city, agreeing with Qian Du to deliver a message to the Lord of Di Lang City.
With Song Pianxian’s status and position, she could win the trust of anyone in the cultivation world. Qian Du didn’t even send a city lord’s messenger; Song Pianxian could go alone.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Song Pianxian left, Jiao Xiao threw the rack with Qu Xirong on it, exchanged a glance with Jiao Yong, and both fled, looking like they were escaping.
Everyone was caught off guard, and the first to react was Qu Xirong:
“Jiao Xiao!”
Qu Xirong’s voice was filled with shock and anger, but Jiao Yong’s figure was nowhere to be seen, while Jiao Xiao didn’t hesitate for a moment, not even looking back as she said:
“I’m not going back to Lingyun Sect for now. Take care of Senior Sister Qu —”
She didn’t finish her sentence before disappearing along with her voice, vanishing from everyone’s sight.
The remaining disciples had various expressions. Yu Wei glanced at Qu Xirong and used her fan to hide her excitement at the spectacle.
It was unclear how many sins the Qu Family had committed with the help of the Jiao Family. Even when things were about to break out, they made the Jiao Family flee at the first sign of trouble, not daring to even think about retaliation.
Although Qu Hang couldn’t compete with Song Pianxian, the Judicial Hall was still there, and Qu Hang still had a chance. But now, it seemed that the Jiao Family’s escape was confirming something. After the Qu Family’s deeds were revealed, Lingyun Sect not only wouldn’t shelter them but would also deal with them directly after the incident, cleansing their ranks.
“Why didn’t you stop them! Where’s your magic weapon!”
Qu Xirong’s frantic voice rang out, and Yu Wei glanced over, realizing that this anger was directed at Yu Yi.
Hey, this doesn’t make sense. She can’t even control her own dog, yet she blames others for not restraining it for her?
With Senior Sister not present, Yu Wei felt a sense of responsibility to take care of the children, and she was the first to step forward, disdainfully snorting:
“This doesn’t make any sense. Your leg is just broken, it doesn’t affect your ability to use spells, yet you blame Yu Yi for not helping you—how could she help you? Help you sit up and recite a spell?”
“Why are you defending her, Yu Wei?”
Qu Xirong looked aggrieved, but this time no one stood up to speak for her. Yu Wei even saw Lou Zhiming, who had previously argued with her and Qu Xirong, quickly move away.
Yu Wei shook her fan, feeling a bit sorry for Qu Xirong’s current situation, but it was a pity tinged with condescension, more like enjoying the spectacle than caring about the outcome. Thinking of Qu Xirong’s past actions, she even laughed:
“With Senior Sister’s speed controlling the ark, it’s only a half-day’s journey to Lingyun Sect. In my opinion… Senior Sister should think about what happens after returning to Lingyun Sect.”
Unable to refute Yu Wei’s words, Qu Xirong turned her gaze and started yelling at Yu Yi again, completely shattering her image of a gentle and elegant lady.
Meanwhile, Yu Yi remained calm and composed, not getting angry at Qu Xirong’s provocations, nor did she say anything to provoke Qu Xirong. It wasn’t until Qu Xirong had made a lot of noise that Yu Yi replied softly:
“Senior Sister misunderstood me.”
Innocent to the extreme, with a tone tinged with a light sigh.
Qu Xirong, even more furious, her eyes bloodshot, said, “Misunderstanding? Isn’t all of this caused by you?”
“Alright, Senior Sister Qu, you should rest now,” a disciple who couldn’t bear it any longer said bluntly.
“Yeah, Senior Sister, Little Junior Sister Yu Yi did nothing wrong. It’s unreasonable to blame her like this.”
“Blaming Yu Yi for what Jiao Xiao did, isn’t she the one who listens to you the most…”
One by one, the remarks, filled with complaints and dissatisfaction, completely buried Qu Xirong.
She sat on the stretcher, looking dazed.
Yu Yi watched her quietly.
Seeing Qu Xirong suddenly shiver under the brilliant sunlight, curling up and saying nothing more, Yu Yi smiled faintly.
As for Jiao Xiao…
With so many cultivators present, not one noticed that the wind thunder leopard Yu Yi always held was gone.
Outside the sky, Jiao Xiao saw Jiao Yong waiting for her.
“Let’s go! Leave Di Langzhou.”
“Don’t panic, Song Pianxian won’t turn back for a while,” Jiao Xiao said, “But have you sent a message to our clan?”
“Not yet.”
“Then send it here.” Jiao Xiao urged, looking towards Lingyun Sect, “This place is closest to Lingyun Sect, and the message will arrive the fastest.”
After Jiao Xiao finished speaking, Jiao Yong didn’t respond. She turned around in confusion to see Jiao Yong’s eyes wide open, staring past her shoulder as if at something terrifying—
Everything happened in an instant. While Jiao Xiao realized what was happening, a shadow rose sharply in front of her, and a sharp, silvery hook descended. Jiao Yong’s Nascent Soul shattered like thin paper, emitting a sound as fragile as a broken eggshell as it collapsed to the ground.
The warm, bloody scent splattered onto Jiao Xiao’s face, and before her eyes, everything turned a flowing crimson.
Jiao Xiao trembled her lips, moved her stiff eyeballs, and as the monster leapt lightly onto the clean grass beside Jiao Yong’s body, she finally saw the figure clearly.
It was an all-black leopard, with only the tips of its ears and whiskers a deep gold. Its eyes shimmered with flowing black and gold, cold and aloof. When it looked over, it made one’s heart palpitate with fear.
This appearance… This appearance… Why does it resemble so much the mutated wind thunder leopard that Yu Yi often holds!
Jiao Xiao suddenly seemed to understand something, but it was too late. She screamed frantically, her soul shaken, but her feet couldn’t move a step.
Despair filled Jiao Xiao’s eyes, regretting why she had mixed with Qu Xirong in the first place, and regretting even more for plotting with Qu Xirong to harm Yu Yi.
The leopard shook its thick, black tail, raised its head, and its cold golden eyes looked towards Jiao Xiao.
Jiao Xiao’s mind went blank.
When Song Pianxian returned to the team after finishing her business, Yu Yi reported the situation in a few words. Song Pianxian glanced at the cowering Qu Xirong and said calmly:
“No need to bother with those two.”
She summoned the sky and earth ark: “Get on the ark, prepare to depart.”
The disciples followed her orders, but Yu Yi hadn’t moved yet. Song Pianxian looked at her and saw Yu Yi taking a few steps south and waving over there.
Song Pianxian paused and walked over.
Upon closer inspection, she saw the little cat running back from the nearby grass, round and chubby, with most of its legs covered by green grass, leaving only a short stub visible. From afar, it looked like a rolling black furball on a spring hillside.
Song Pianxian waved, and the little cat trotted over with a wagging tail, looking adorable. However, as it approached Song Pianxian, it bumped its head into a hand and tumbled onto its bottom.
Song Pianxian glanced at the owner of the hand. “Bullying the little cat again.”
“How is that called bullying,” Yu Yi protested softly.
“Why did it run so far?”
“It’s just wild.” Yu Yi replied casually.
Song Pianxian nodded, and Yu Yi walked towards the sky and earth ark, holding the little cat, as a gentle breeze blew by, carrying fragments of grass and dandelion seeds.
The little cat squirmed in Yu Yi’s arms, leaping out halfway and extending its claws to catch a drifting dandelion back.
Yu Yi immediately pressed it down, grabbing its ear and saying, “You’re wild, indeed.”
The little cat squirmed incessantly, struggling as if singing a contrary tune, but Song Pianxian’s smile froze for a moment.
Amidst the slightly astringent grassy scent emanating from the little cat, a faint, delicate hint of blood lingered, lighter than dandelion seeds.
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Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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