Quanxiu, Council Hall.

The hall was filled with people. The two people sitting in the center were the First Elder, Hong Jiuquan, who was dressed in red. She was expressionless, even somewhat cold, as if she didn't care about anything.

Sitting next to her was the Second Elder, Ran Moli.

Next up is the Seventh Elder, Su Liuli, and standing behind her are a man and a woman, Senior Sister Ye Yixuan and Junior Brother Ye Hua.

There were three people sitting opposite them.

They were Liu Yanqing, the fifth elder of Yuexia Pavilion, his granddaughter Liu Feifei, and a facial paralysis guard they brought with them named Wei Jing.

Besides these key individuals involved in the matter, Fourth Elder Mo Rouyun and Sixth Elder Li Baiyu were also seated in the hall.

At first, everyone was puzzled by Liu Feifei's marriage proposal.

But after she explained why she fell in love with Su Nian, everyone realized the seriousness of the problem.

"Miss Liu... are you sure... that the one who killed those female disciples of my Quanxiu Sect that day... wasn't Su Nian?" The Second Elder asked in a deep voice, his fist clenching tightly.

"Yes! Of course it wasn't Brother Su Nian! Brother Su Nian is amazing! He fought against several Nascent Soul experts from the Demon Clan all by himself in a desperate situation! If it weren't for him, I probably wouldn't have seen my grandfather again!" Liu Feifei said sweetly, lying next to Liu Yanqing, the fifth elder of Yuexia Pavilion, her voice filled with pride.

"This..." The Second Elder and Su Liuli exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise and regret in each other's eyes.

Ye Hua, hiding behind Su Liuli, was sweating profusely.

Things have developed in a way that has exceeded his expectations.

He clearly remembered that Liu Feifei was also being controlled at the time!

Why did my memories suddenly resurface?

Not only did he awaken his memories, but he also took the initiative to come to Su Nian's door to clear her name?

Something must be wrong!

Ye Yixuan looked puzzled and scratched her head. "But... the other disciples who were also present clearly said that it was Junior Brother who fell into demonic possession and joined forces with the demons to kill the other junior sisters. So why does Miss Liu's statement not match the others'?"

"Let me explain this matter." Liu Yanqing, the fifth elder of Yuexia Pavilion, took out a sachet from his sleeve and showed it to everyone. "As you all know, children or important disciples always carry one or two life-saving magic treasures when they go out for training. This magic treasure is called the Fragrant Sachet, which has the effect of clearing the soul. Among the demons that appeared that day was a powerful Illusion Demon who bewitched all the disciples except for my little friend Su Nian. Fortunately, my Feifei was carrying this item that day, which is why she was able to wake up halfway through."

"So...that's how it is?" Su Liuli murmured softly, her voice filled with regret.

If I had paid a little more attention to Nian'er, I wouldn't have been misled by rumors and easily believed others.

She sighed deeply.

Ultimately, it's because my past self didn't see Nian'er.

I never properly taught him; I just abandoned him at the foot of the mountain, threw away a few secret manuals, and left him to fend for himself...

She clenched her fists and bit her red lips tightly.

She secretly vowed that after this incident, she would never mistreat Nian'er again!

I must make up for all the debts I've owed Nian'er over the years! After helping Nian'er regain his Dao heart, I will personally guide him in cultivating immortality!

The Second Elder was also shocked.

She remained silent for a long time.

"You've wronged an innocent person?" Hong Jiuquan asked calmly, sitting beside her.

The Second Elder sighed deeply, "Yes, it's too late to say anything now. I also have a responsibility to bear in this matter."

"Heh, even you can misjudge people sometimes?" Hong Jiuquan chuckled.

She had expected the Second Elder to retort, but instead, her eyes were weary and filled with self-pity. "Yes... I'm the one who wronged him..."

Seeing that the Second Elder Ran Moli didn't bicker with her as usual, Hong Jiuquan realized the seriousness of the matter.

She asked softly, "What exactly happened? How is Su Nian now?"

"He..." the Second Elder began, then hesitated.

The Fourth Elder slammed his fist on the wooden table, startling Liu Feifei.

"This is outrageous! Nian'er protected others all by herself, and now she's being accused of murder! How can someone who has made such a contribution be wronged like this?! If word gets out, where will I, Quan Xiu, put my face?!"

The Fourth Elder roared, "Ye Hua!"

"...Disciple is here." Ye Hua hesitated for a moment before entering the hall.

The Fourth Elder gritted his teeth and asked, "I'll ask you one more time! What exactly happened that day? You must tell me everything you saw, down to the smallest detail!"

"This..." Ye Hua hesitated and looked at Liu Feifei, his back already soaked with sweat.

To his utter surprise, Liu Feifei actually escaped his control.

What's even more terrifying is that he doesn't know when Liu Feifei woke up!

If she saw him communicating with the demon, wouldn't he be doomed?!

Just as Ye Hua was trembling, wondering how to turn the situation around, Liu Feifei pointed at Ye Hua and spoke.

"He seems to have been controlled by that illusion demon too, right? Um... I can't quite remember, he looks too ordinary, I didn't notice him."

Ye Hua's lips twitched slightly.

ordinary?

Okay, none of that matters anymore.

He was secretly delighted.

What a great wingman, Feifei!

That way, he'll know what to do!

"Reporting to the Fourth Elder! What I said earlier was all seen with my own eyes. However... after Miss Liu's reminder, I suddenly remembered that when I first met that group of demons that day, I seemed to see one of the demons with a strange light in his eyes... and I... happened to make eye contact with that demon."

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