Chapter 106 The Eldest Disciple of the Joyous Union Sect VS Grandmaster Guangfeng Jiyue 23

Xu Wenye slowly returned to Lingzhong Palace.

The moon cast a hazy shadow, the osmanthus tree swayed, and he could only hear the sound of his own footsteps.

In the past, just the thought of her waiting for him would make his steps lighter.

But now, he feels like he's walking on a knife's edge with every step, it hurts so much, and he's bleeding profusely.

“You’re back.” Jiang Zhiyi stood up.

Xu Wenye stood at the door watching her, expressionless.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Jiang Zhiyi asked gently, pretending to be completely unaware.

Although she was prepared, she was still a little nervous, and her voice became much softer.

Xu Wenye stared at her for a long time.

He suddenly remembered the scar on his hand, the one she had stabbed him with a dagger years ago. She forbade him to apply any medicine, and he really didn't.

So even though so much time has passed, there is still a faint mark, not very obvious, but still noticeable and tangible.

Xu Wenye remembered that Jiang Zhiyi was really good at coaxing people; it was fake, but it was also genuinely touching.

Not long after she stabbed him with a dagger, she needed his help again. He tried to refuse her, saying he was injured and couldn't move around easily.

So she lifted his hand, letting his fingers spread out, and then revealed the scar on his palm.

"So ugly." She even complained about his scar.

But then she bent down and kissed the scar on his palm, coaxing him, "It's all better now!"

"Ah Ye, you're so kind, you'd definitely be willing to help me, right? Go and think of a way!"

Then that day, she coaxed him into cleaning up her huge mess.

Xu Wenye clenched his fists tightly, feeling the presence of the scar.

He pursed his lips and remained silent.

"What's wrong with you today? You've been acting strange." Jiang Zhiyi couldn't help but ask again.

Why hasn't Xu Wenye made a move yet?

Jiang Zhiyi walked directly up to Xu Wenye, stared at him, and asked, "Have you found out about the disciples' poisoning?"

She kept reminding him.

for a long time.

Xu Wenye suddenly grabbed her hand, not knowing what he was doing.

He could only remember the gentle touch of her kiss on his scar, the soft question she had just asked, and the delicate feel of her hand holding his now.

Although these mistakes were made by her, he could take responsibility for them. Fortunately, he had the ability to do so.

He could find a way to cure those poisons, he would make up for the lost cultivation of those people, and there would be more compensation later, all of which he could do for her.

As for those charges, he can come forward and confess.

After all, some things cannot be had at the same time, just like a chessboard in a dark room, where black and white pieces are both at the player's disposal.

He lost, but you could also say he won.

Suddenly.

That clear, gentle voice rang out.

"You don't need to worry about the poisoning; it's none of your business. Just stay obediently in Lingzhong Palace for the time being."

“We have a lead now. When I went to the Medical Saint Sect to exorcise the demon, it was probably a demonic beast's deliberate revenge that poisoned our Lingshan disciples. In the end, this is all my fault,” Xu Wenye said in a deep voice.

Jiang Zhiyi's heart was pounding.

He couldn't possibly not know!

What is he really thinking? Why did he say that? Why is he trying to take all the blame upon himself?

Perhaps he was waiting for me to reveal some accomplices, which is why he hasn't taken any action yet.

Or perhaps he genuinely couldn't find it, since he bought his poison from outside.

If the investigation proceeds in this direction, all her efforts will likely be in vain. The demonic beasts of the Medical Saint Sect have long since perished, making it impossible to find anything.

Jiang Zhiyi pondered for a long time.

"Xu Wenye." She paused, then decided to be direct, "Just kill me."

Jiang Zhiyi felt a sharp gaze piercing her, and she didn't dare to look up at him.

“I did all of this, and I had no accomplices. I know you already found out. I resented those disciples, so I poisoned them, and I also poisoned you.”

“I have stayed in Lingshan for so long, and I have repaid kindness with enmity and been ungrateful. I know that my sins are heinous and I feel very guilty now.”

"The antidote is in my room; you can take it to treat them. As for the harm I caused them, I have no way to repay it; I can only atone with my death."

Xu Wenye's grip on her hand tightened suddenly, and Jiang Zhiyi felt pain.

She still forced herself to say, "I have a request, which the other disciples of the Hehuan Sect are unaware of. Most of them are upright and kind people who have been diligently cultivating."

"So please don't take your anger out on them. After I die, my younger brother will lead them away from Mount Ling."

"And those three little spirit beasts from Lingzhong Palace, I have prepared a lot of their favorite food in my room, you can have someone take it away later."

Xu Wenye felt his mind was in complete turmoil.

"You want me to kill you?" he asked coldly.

"Yes." Jiang Zhiyi nodded.

Xu Wenye grabbed her shoulders, his tone completely changed, and he said through gritted teeth, "Then what about me? You've considered so many people, been so thoughtful in every aspect, even thought of the spirit beasts of Lingzhong Palace, so what am I?!"

"So what am I?!"

He suddenly felt like a joke.

Jiang Zhiyi pursed her lips and remained silent.

You're the executioner, isn't that good enough?

If you scold her at a time like this, she'll leave immediately!

"I won't touch you, so give up on that idea. You..." Xu Wenye hadn't finished speaking when he found himself being restrained by a powerful force that looked very familiar.

A tremendous panic spread through my heart...

Can't!

Jiang Zhiyi pushed him away, leaving him standing there completely unable to move.

He watched as Jiang Zhiyi took out the Three Followers Pill and heard her softly recite the incantation he had taught her.

She's still a bit slow; she can't even pronounce these few simple rhymes correctly.

At that moment, he hoped she would never pronounce it wrong, but the next second, the powerful spell took effect.

She said, word by word, "Xu Wenye, use the Mind-Breaking Technique—kill me."