Chapter 61 Witnessing Ye Li's Adultery!

Ye Li looked at the nervous Lu Ziting and said, "The relationship between the two is that Ye Li found all these materials herself, but after Lu Ziting forged the Twin Swords, he gave the female sword to Su Ying'er."

A cold smile curved her lips. "I think, since Ye Li can give away what she obtained at the risk of her life, then there's nothing she can't give me, right?"

"this……"

Previously, all people knew was that Lu Ziting gave Su Ying'er a pair of rare twin swords at her apprenticeship ceremony, and the two fell in love because of this, which became a beautiful story.

Upon unexpectedly hearing that Ye Li had retrieved all these materials, the beautiful story suddenly turned into a joke.

Regardless of Ye Li's character, her willingness to risk her life to find these materials shows that she truly cares for Lu Ziting.

It was one thing for Lu Ziting to break off their engagement because he disliked her character, but it was a bit much for him to use the materials she brought back from the brink of death to forge a sword and then pledge his love to someone else.

Sure enough, the way people looked at Lu Ziting changed.

Facing those skeptical or mocking gazes, Lu Ziting's temples were damp with sweat, and his face turned pale.

He tried to explain, "I forged that sword myself, and since there's no longer any possibility between Ye Li and me, I gave it to Ying'er."

His attempt to explain only made people think he was being unreasonable.

One of the female disciples, who was also involved, couldn't help but say, "Isn't forging it by hand just putting it into the sword-forging furnace? Isn't that just a matter of course?"

"Knowing there's no future with Ye Li, you should at least return the materials to her."

"So Su Ying'er actually accepted it? Doesn't she feel ashamed?"

"I've wanted to say this for a long time. Lu Ziting and Ye Li have been engaged for so many years, but as soon as Su Ying'er came, he realized they weren't a good match. Is it really not because he fell in love with someone else?"

These questions perfectly captured what Ye Li was thinking.

How could he comfortably use something stained with her blood to express his feelings to Su Ying'er?

Lu Ziting had been a favored son of heaven, surrounded by admirers since he entered the Lotus Sect. He had never been subjected to such slander before, and he was so angry that he trembled all over.

“I, Lu Ziting, have always acted uprightly and honestly. Before breaking off my engagement with Ye Li, I never crossed any lines with Ying’er. How can you use such despicable thoughts to slander me!”

As a direct disciple, Lu Ziting's anger silenced everyone, but the whispers never ceased.

"Would they have offered the Twin Swords right off the bat without overstepping their bounds?"

"Tsk, it seems Lu Ziting is quite the ladies' man."

"Could it be that Ye Li became possessed by a demon because Lu Ziting fell in love with someone else?"

"..."

One idle remark after another, one questioning and mocking glance after another, like a fine net, completely enveloped Lu Ziting.

He has never suffered such a humiliation in his entire life!

He looked up and met "Jiang Li," the culprit who was condemned by everyone.

He wanted to get angry, but those cold eyes made him momentarily lose his composure...

In a daze, he had a kind of illusion.

The one looking at him wasn't Jiang Li, but... A Li.

Wait, how does Jiang Li, an outer disciple, know so much?

Just as Lu Ziting sensed something was wrong, a voice trembling with sobs interrupted everything.

"You can't talk about my senior brother like that!"

A pale yellow figure rushed into Lu Ziting's arms.

Su Ying'er has arrived.

"Senior Brother, it's come to this point, please don't hide it anymore. I'm begging you, just tell me."

Before Lu Ziting could react, she said tearfully, "Senior brothers and sisters, I don't blame you for being used because you don't know the inside story. But the reason why Senior Brother canceled the engagement with Senior Sister is because we saw Senior Sister having an affair with someone else!"

"Nonsense!"

Ye Li, falsely accused, pointed her sword at Su Ying'er and said, "If you continue to spout nonsense, today will be your death day!"

Su Ying'er didn't dodge or flinch, stubbornly tilting her head back, tears streaming down her cheeks, "Even if you kill me, I will tell you the truth!"

She looked at Lu Ziting with a pained expression, "Senior Brother knew that Senior Sister was having an affair, but he kept quiet to protect her reputation as a woman. But Senior Sister went even further, and Senior Brother gave me the Twin Swords in a fit of anger."

"We originally intended to return the sword to our senior sister when she returned, but we never expected that she would associate with evil spirits and be devoured by them, ultimately dying. As for keeping the sword, it's to constantly remind ourselves to be upright and slay demons, and also to commemorate our senior sister. It's definitely not what you're saying!"

Seeing her eloquent words and ability to distort the truth, Ye Li really wanted to cut off her tongue.

"Words are no proof, where's the evidence?!"

Su Ying'er sighed, "It concerns a girl's reputation, how can we bear to keep evidence? Sister Jiang Li, you are from the outer sect and don't know much about the affairs of our Lotus Sect. In fact, this is an internal matter of our Lotus Sect, and it's not convenient to talk about it with outsiders."

After Su Ying'er's reminder, the disciples also realized that something was wrong.

"Yeah, why does Jiang Li keep meddling in other people's business?"

"He keeps saying he's speaking up for Ye Li, could he be thinking of going down the wrong path too?"

Ye Li tightened her grip on the sword.

She has said enough today; if she continues, people might notice something amiss.

She gritted her teeth, put down her sword, and stared intently at Lu Ziting.

She knew that Lu Ziting was heartless and ungrateful, and she also knew that he was hypocritical.

Even without a marriage agreement, they were still classmates who grew up together.

He couldn't possibly be unaware of what it would mean for a woman to be labeled with such a label.

Lu Ziting remained silent for a long time, as if he was considering his options.

Seeing that Lu Ziting remained silent, Su Ying'er looked up at him with anxious concern in her eyes, "Senior Brother..."

Lu Ziting met her gaze and felt a warmth in his heart.

Ying'er protected him and stood up for him like this. If he still cared about Ye Li, wouldn't that be too unfair to Ying'er?

Lu Ziting stood with his hands behind his back. "Regardless of Ye Li's character, she is still a woman. It is not the behavior of a gentleman to talk about a woman behind her back. That is why I did not tell the truth earlier. Now that everyone knows, I hope that my fellow disciples will not spread it, so as to leave Ye Li some dignity after her death."

Hearing Lu Ziting's magnanimity, the disciples who had spoken up for Ye Li earlier immediately regretted their actions.

Someone apologized with a guilty look on their face, "Senior Brother Lu, we misunderstood you."

"I'm sorry, Senior Brother Lu."

Lu Ziting smiled slightly, "It's alright."

"..."

Seeing this disgusting scene, Ye Li's eyes turned cold inch by inch.

Thinking of the letter that imitated her handwriting, she finally understood.

Not only did Wen Yao believe that she had toyed with his feelings, but Lu Ziting also believed that she had an affair with Wen Yao.

And of course, Su Ying'er's schemes played a part in all of this.

Even if she doesn't want any of them, she can't let them slander her like this!

The one who tied the knot must untie it; she needs to let Wen Yao know that what he has is fake.

Ye Li pondered this matter on her way back, and it wasn't until much later that she realized someone was following her.

She frowned slightly. Could it be that masked man?

She quietly took another secluded route, and as she rounded the corner, she lay in ambush.

As soon as the man peeked out, she suddenly attacked him.

"who!"