Chapter 75 Su Ying'er's plan falls through, her spiritual root is stolen, and she goes mad.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the fifth lamp was lit up at the same time.

In an instant, the five stars aligned, illuminating the entire hall with dazzling light.

Many disciples couldn't stand the intense white light and covered their faces with their sleeves.

Jiang Mengyao, however, stared wide-eyed at the dazzling light, shaking her head repeatedly as if she were in shock.

"How is that possible? How could Jiang Li have a top-grade spiritual root? Isn't she a good-for-nothing?"

"Impossible, this is impossible!"

"..."

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The news that Ye Li possessed a top-grade water spiritual root quickly spread throughout the Heavenly Gate Sect and naturally also reached the Lotus Sect.

At this moment, Su Ying'er was leisurely waiting for news of Jiang Li's death.

Once Jiang Li dies, she can not only retrieve the Marrow Cleansing Pill, but also regain Wen Yao's attention and continue refining pills for her junior sister.

Once everything is back on track, her risky advice to the Lord last night will not have been in vain.

She deliberately said that Jiang Li saw the Venerable One in the Misty Camphor Forest and was very worried that this only survivor would ruin the Venerable One's plans in the future.

Although a lowly henchman wouldn't have any impact on the Lord, she knew the Lord was ruthless and would never leave such a threat alive.

So, all she has to do now is wait.

Su Ying'er poured herself some tea in a good mood, and just as she was about to drink it, she turned and picked it up instead.

"Jiang Li, this cup is for you. When you get to the afterlife, remember to say hello to your senior sister for me."

Tea was spilled on the ground.

Just as Su Ying'er was pondering how to take advantage of Jiang Li's death to regain Wen Yao's affections, she suddenly heard the disciples outside the door discussing something.

"Is it really a top-grade spiritual root? The Heavenly Gate Sect hasn't produced a top-grade spiritual root in so many years. The last one was Senior Sister Ye Li, right?"

"Yeah, it's quite a coincidence. This time, Junior Sister Jiang Li, who has the best spiritual root, also has the character 'pear' in her name. Hey, do you think I should change my name to include the character 'pear' too?"

Just as the two were discussing whether to plow or stand upright, the door behind them was suddenly pulled open.

Then, they saw their usually sweet and lovely junior sister with an incredibly distorted expression.

Just as they were somewhat bewildered, she smiled and said casually, "What are you two senior brothers talking about? Could you tell Ying'er?"

"..."

When Su Ying'er heard that Jiang Li had developed a water spirit root through marrow cleansing, she almost tore the silk handkerchief in half with her fingers.

Jiang Li is still alive!

Not only did she not die, she also stole her top-grade water spirit root!

Why should I?!

She worked so hard for so long and finally got everything she wanted. Why should Jiang Li take it away without lifting a finger?

Su Ying'er's resentment was no longer concealed; even the two outer disciples could see it.

They exchanged a glance. "Junior Sister, are you alright?"

Su Ying'er took a breath, and when she looked up again, her face was that adorable one. "I'm fine. Oh, by the way, do you know where Senior Brother is?"

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Ziyuju

Lu Ziting wanted to visit Mo Hannian, but was turned away at the door.

As he passed by the nameless cottage, he looked at the dilapidated courtyard and a sense of melancholy welled up in his heart.

When Ye Li was around, the place was always filled with the warmth of home. Watching her busy herself, he felt that Lotus Sect was not just a sect, but more like a home.

He once genuinely wanted to marry Ye Li.

The two often cultivated together, and whenever he opened his eyes after meditation, he would see Ye Li and feel joy.

Even practicing the tedious sword techniques felt sweet.

However, as Ye Li's cultivation level increased, the gap between the two widened.

After Ye Li repeatedly knocked his sword away, they trained together less often.

But Ying'er is different.

While he practiced his sword skills, Su Ying'er would always look at him with admiration and exclaim in amazement, "Wow, Senior Brother is so amazing! I wish I could be as amazing as Senior Brother, but unfortunately, he doesn't know anything."

He felt a long-lost sense of accomplishment and unconsciously softened his voice, "If you want to learn, I can teach you."

"Really?"

The little girl blinked at him, "Can I really cultivate with such a powerful senior brother? Will my senior sister be angry?"

Looking at her adorable appearance, he couldn't help but pat her head. "You and I are just practicing swordsmanship. Ah Li isn't that petty."

After that, Su Ying'er followed him to cultivate. Since she couldn't lift the spirit sword, he carved a wooden sword for her. Watching her imitate his movements so well was heartwarming.

Gradually, he grew to enjoy being with Ying'er more and more, and even developed feelings for her.

Lu Ziting believed that he no longer had feelings for Ye Li.

But ever since she left, Lotus Gate has been cold and desolate.

Lu Ziting lowered his eyes to look at the twin swords at his waist, the words of Jiang Li's question from that day echoing in his ears.

He originally thought that Ye Li's cultivation level was high, so obtaining the materials would only take a little effort. He never expected that she would risk her life to get them.

Ah Li really loves him.

Just as Lu Ziting was feeling lost, he suddenly heard crying coming from inside the small building.

Ah Li?!

His heart pounded, and his face showed the wild joy of a naive young man about to see his beloved.

He rushed in without a care in the world, shouting, "Ah Li! You're back..."

The sound stopped abruptly.

Su Ying'er, who was cleaning the room while sobbing, turned her head and saw Lu Ziting. She wiped away her tears in a panic and said, "Senior Brother, what are you doing here?"

Seeing that it wasn't Ye Li, Lu Ziting was extremely disappointed, his eyes reproachful, "This is Ye Li's courtyard, what are you doing here?"

"I... I want to help my senior sister clean the courtyard. Although she's gone, I don't want this place to be so dilapidated. What if her spirit comes back? Wouldn't she be heartbroken?"

"So that's how it is."

Hearing Su Ying'er's thoughtfulness, Lu Ziting's tone softened, and tenderness welled up in his heart. Ye Li was no longer there, and he was determined to cherish Ying'er and not let her repeat the same mistake.

He took the broom from Su Ying'er's hand and said, "It's enough that you have the heart. You're weak. If you get hurt, I'll be the one who's heartbroken."

Su Ying'er insisted, "No, let me do it. I'm sorry to my senior sister. I couldn't even keep the Marrow Cleansing Pill she got back. It's all my fault."

Lu Ziting frowned. "What? Marrow Cleansing Pill?"

After hearing the whole story, he slammed his hand on the table. "That was given to you by your master. How could Wen Yao give it away so easily! I'm going to find him right now!"

"Senior Brother, please don't go."

Su Ying'er grabbed him, pleading, "Third Senior Brother was also bewitched. Besides, Sister Jiang Li has already used the Marrow Cleansing Pill, so you can't get it back even if you go."

Lu Ziting was furious. "This Jiang Li, she pretended to stand up for Ye Li before, but so this is what she was up to!"

Su Ying'er said with a sob in her voice, "Actually, I don't care that Sister Jiang Li took the Marrow Cleansing Pill, as long as Third Senior Brother is happy. But I remember when Senior Sister was here, she asked me what kind of spiritual root I would want if I had one, and I said I wanted a water spiritual root."

"Now that Sister Jiang Li has awakened her water spirit root, I feel that it is my senior sister in heaven who wants to fulfill my wish, but I... I failed to protect her..."

At this point, she burst into tears, "Senior Brother, do you think Senior Sister will blame me for being useless, for not protecting the last thing she left me?"

At this moment, Lu Ziting was in Ye Li's nameless cottage, surrounded by memories of the two of them. Moreover, the woman in his arms was his beloved. The combination of these two things brought his anger to its peak.

He said coldly, "Sakura, don't cry. Since it's something Ah Li left you, I'll definitely get it back for you!"

Su Ying'er was overjoyed, but still sobbing, she asked, "How can I accept this?"

"She stole your spiritual root, so make her dig it out and give it back to you!"