After all the disciples from other sects left, only the Qingyuan Sect disciples were left outside the backyard. Seeing Han Qing's sullen face, those disciples immediately looked towards Leng Yan with expressions of seeking help.

But they saw their eldest sister sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard pouring tea. They finally understood that their eldest sister was not going to save them this time.

Leng Yan drank tea in the courtyard, while outside, the Qingyuan Sect disciples lowered their heads to avoid the gazes of the three elders. Han Qing was about to speak when Qingyu stopped him with a calm look.

Then, everyone heard Qingyu ask Lengyan, "Yan'er, how do you think we should punish them?" As soon as these words came out, all the disciples of Qingyuan Sect looked at Lengyan with pity. Lengyan saw Qingyu's amused expression and calmly put down her teacup.

He stood up, approached the three of them, bowed, and said, "This matter should be decided by the elders, and I cannot interfere."

Qingyu refused to budge and continued, "But they are all being punished because of you."

Leng Yantui understood the meaning of Qingyu's words. But he still looked indifferent and said, "Elder Qingyu is joking. Before the leader left, he handed the power of punishment to Elder Hanqing.

Even if they are being punished because of me, I shouldn't overstep my bounds. However, the grand ceremony will be held soon, and if the punishment is too severe, it will affect my fellow disciples' participation in the ceremony."

When the disciples heard this, they were deeply moved. Although the eldest sister looked as if it had nothing to do with them, she was actually trying to find a way to help them. It turned out that the eldest sister was the best.

Qingyu chuckled after hearing this and said, "Since it's Elder Han Qing's responsibility, I won't interfere."

Leng Yan remained calm after hearing this. Qingyu said that she didn't care, but she saw it clearly when Qingyu stopped Han Qing from speaking just now.

Han Qing then said, "Since you will be attending the grand ceremony soon, I will only punish you this time by copying the sect rules five times and handing them in for my inspection before sunset." Upon hearing this, the disciples beamed with joy and said, "As you command."

At this time, everyone heard Leng Yan say, "Elder, this doesn't make sense." When everyone heard this, they looked at Leng Yan with some confusion.

Han Qing asked, "What's wrong?" Leng Yan said, "Since Elder Qingyu said that my fellow disciples were punished because of me, then I should be punished with them." As soon as these words came out, the disciples looked at Leng Yan with admiration.

No one noticed the glint of pride that flashed across Han Qing's eyes. Fortunately, he had guessed that Yan'er would ask to be punished along with the other disciples, so he didn't mention a harsh punishment. Otherwise, he would have felt bad for Yan'er's suffering.

Han Qing suppressed his smugness, looked at Leng Yan, and asked, "Have you really thought it through?" Leng Yan affirmed, "Disciple will never regret it." Han Qing followed her lead and said, "Okay, then as you said, you also copy the sect rules five times." Leng Yan said calmly, "Disciple obeys."

Seeing that the matter was resolved, Han Qing looked at the other disciples and said, "Okay, go back and copy your sect rules." The disciples saluted and said, "Yes, sir." Then they were about to go back.

At this time, everyone heard a scream and turned to look, only to see Zhao Anran lying on the ground, while Qingyu and the other two were one step away from her.

Just now, when the disciples turned to leave, Zhao Anran pretended to be tripped by someone next to her and rushed forward. Zhao Anran was originally standing in the front row and in front of her was Qingyu.

She fell straight towards Qingyu. She thought Qingyu would catch her, but unexpectedly, Qingyu took a big step back. Qingyu retreated, and even Han Qing and Gong Cang beside her took a big step back. As if she were some kind of monster.

Just like that, she fell down hard, but she didn't notice that the eyes of Qingyu and the other two flashed with deep disgust when they pounced on her.

How could Qingyu and the others not have known what Zhao Anran was planning when they saw her rushing towards them? They had been calculating against others all the time, so they saw through her plans at a glance.

Qingyu and the other two glanced at Zhao Anran lying on the ground. In the end, Qingyu hurried forward to help Zhao Anran up. Sure enough, the next second after he moved, Leng Yan walked over. Seeing this, Qingyu sighed that it was a good thing that he was faster.

If Yan'er touched Zhao Anran, he wouldn't mind cutting off the part of Zhao Anran's body that Yan'er had touched. Zhao Anran, who was being helped up by Qingyu, shuddered suddenly.

Seeing her trembling, Qingyu asked gently, "Are you feeling unwell? How could you fall so carelessly?" Zhao Anran's face immediately turned red when she heard Qingyu's gentle question.

Then she began to sob. Hearing her sobs, Qingyu felt impatient, but she pretended to be patient and asked gently, "What's wrong?"

Zhao Anran sobbed and looked at Qin Yue and asked, "Senior Sister Qin, why did you trip me?" Qin Yue looked at Zhao Anran with a confused face and said, "I didn't trip you. Junior Sister, I'm afraid you remembered it wrongly?"

After hearing this, Zhao Anran whispered, "I must have remembered it wrongly. How could Senior Sister Qin do such a thing?" Although she said this, tears still fell down her face.

She thought that after she said this, everyone would think that Qin Yue had deliberately tripped her and refused to admit it. Then everyone would scold Qin Yue for being concerned about her, and then the elders would also feel sorry for her. From then on, she could enjoy the favor of Qingyu and others instead of Leng Yan.

She thought so in her heart, but when she said it, the other disciples around her showed expressions of sudden enlightenment. Seeing their expressions, Zhao Anran couldn't help but feel proud. But what they said next made Zhao Anran stunned.

The disciples only said, "I knew it, how could Senior Sister Qin trip someone? Even if Senior Sister Qin tripped someone, it must have been accidental. After all, it is normal to be tripped by someone while walking." As soon as these words came out, the disciples around echoed them.

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