On the day the Tai Xuan Sect opened its mountain gate, the sky was clear and the air was fresh. The entire area in front of the mountain gate was filled with a vibrant spirit and a yearning for the path to immortality.

Liu Yunqing was one of them.

She was certain that, based on her cultivation speed and absorption of spiritual energy, she possessed a single fire spiritual root of extremely high purity.

Whether it's a single spiritual root or a mutated spiritual root, both are highly valuable and rare talents in the cultivation world.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, once Liu Yunqing's spiritual root is detected, the Tai Xuan Sect will naturally have plenty of powerful seniors to take her as a disciple.

But that's how things are; when something is assumed to go "without any unexpected events," then unexpected events are bound to happen.

Just when it was Liu Yunqing's turn to take the spiritual root test, the unexpected happened.

Liu Yunqing glanced at him casually, but a figure flashed through his peripheral vision, a figure that was now firmly etched into his mind.

She was tall but slender and delicate. Although she wore the same moon-white sect uniform as everyone else, she looked like a celestial maiden descending to earth. It was as if the sect uniform did not cover her flesh, but rather a willow swaying in the wind and a delicate orchid covered in dew.

Yet, despite her seemingly fragile figure, the moment she looked up, her calm and resolute gaze made her appear awe-inspiring and unapproachable.

Who else could this be but Liu Yunzhao?

In her past life, it was Liu Yunzhao who made Liu Yunqing yearn for and admire him, ultimately leading to her untimely demise.

So why did Liu Yunzhao come when the Tai Xuan Sect opened its gates?

If it were for a "hidden ailment" in her body, she should have gone to the Shangqing Sect, which is renowned for its alchemy.

Liu Yunqing's heart skipped a beat when she recalled the scrutinizing look from the Tai Xuan Sect disciple when she boarded the flying boat.

Just a few days ago I was delighted with my rapid progress, but now I only wish I could go even faster.

Not to mention that she can't even look up to Liu Yunzhao's master now, just the fact that Liu Yunzhao is also at the Foundation Establishment stage means that she could easily crush her with a single finger.

She can't afford to offend any of them.

Furthermore, the most important thing between major sects is to maintain decorum and harmony. The Liu family was originally under the jurisdiction of the Wanmiao Sect. If Liu Yunzhao wanted to take her away, as long as the Taixuan Sect did not want to make enemies with the Wanmiao Sect, no one would stop her.

It turns out that the path he thought was the best would break and become impassable as soon as Liu Yunzhao stepped onto it.

Liu Yunqing stopped looking at Liu Yunzhao, but she couldn't stop the dejected and miserable feeling that came with recognizing reality.

"Next!"

"Next!! Shall we test you?"

The person behind Liu Yunqing gave her a gentle nudge, and she realized that it was her turn to have her spiritual root tested.

Seeing that people were already looking over, Liu Yunqing lowered her eyes, concealed her stomach with her thick bangs, and stepped back, saying to the people queuing behind her:

"I have an upset stomach and want to change clothes. You can take a test first."

Seeing this, the disciple in charge of spirit testing curled his lip in disdain, thinking to himself that he had messed up at a crucial moment and was just another unlucky guy with no luck.

Thinking this way, he didn't stop them, but simply raised his hand to beckon the people in line behind him to continue forward.

Si Youfeng wanted to call out to Liu Yunqing, but seeing that she was walking in a hurry and that her own line was about to be filled, she could only stomp her feet and give up.

"Hey, the spiritual root test isn't over yet, don't wander off!"

Liu Yunqing tried to be as discreet as possible, leaving without making a sound, but she was still stopped at the selection exit.

"I'm not feeling well and would like to go back to the inn to rest."

The man glanced at Liu Yunqing, and seeing that she was a young female cultivator of about thirteen or fourteen, his tone softened, and he patiently guided her:

"There is a place over there specially set up by our Tai Xuan Sect for everyone to rest in case of an accident. Go there, and our fellow disciples who are skilled in medicine will take care of you."

Liu Yunqing twitched the corner of his mouth, and in order not to arouse the disciple's suspicion, he gave a perfunctory thanks and had no choice but to turn around and head in the direction he pointed.

Fortunately, fate did not spare her any hope.

Liu Yunqing had barely taken two steps when someone rushed over and called the disciple guarding the entrance aside for questioning.

Taking advantage of the moment when the two were talking, Liu Yunqing channeled spiritual energy into his legs and flew out of the exit like the wind, running towards the market exit without looking back.

This time, however, I wasn't as lucky as I was in the remote town.

Liu Yunqing hadn't run two miles when she heard a whooshing sound behind her, and then several powerful gazes swept over her.

"The market formation is activated! Everyone is allowed to enter but not leave!"

A booming voice, carrying spiritual energy, spread throughout the entire market, making the already bustling market even more vibrant.

What's going on?

"I don't know! Isn't today the day the Tai Xuan Sect opens its gates? Has something happened?"

"Something must have happened, otherwise why would the people from the Myriad Wonders Sect come?"

"Judging from this situation, could it be that someone has committed a crime?"

Liu Yunqing had a strong premonition that the person who "committed the crime" was herself.

Therefore, Liu Yunzhao really came for her, or more accurately, for the essence and blood in her body.

Liu Yunqing felt fortunate. If it weren't for the fact that this was on the territory of the Tai Xuan Sect, and Liu Yunzhao and his disciples had some reservations, she would have been exposed as soon as she released her divine sense.

Even so, now that the market's formation is activated, she can't leave even if she wanted to. She can only stall for time and think of another way.

Sure enough, not long after the formation was activated, disciples from the Wanmiao Sect and Taixuan Sect set out together, flying back and forth in the sky above the market.

Liu Yunqing felt flustered, but remained calm on the surface. She brushed aside her thick bangs to reveal her eyes.

Then I randomly turned into an alley, pretending to stroll around and look around, preparing to find a secluded, deserted place.

"Hey you, stop right there!"

The search team arrived quickly, but fortunately Liu Yunqing had already found a secluded corner.

She pretended not to hear the shouts behind her, kept walking at her pace, and then suddenly turned into a side road when the person behind her got closer.

"Xiao Jin, hurry!"

With a command in her mind, the Golden Crow Ring on her right thumb flashed red, and she vanished into thin air without a trace.

The disciples from the second sect who caught up the next moment stepped on the ground that Liu Yunqing had just stepped on, and looked around the empty alleyway in a daze.

"I clearly saw her turn in just now, how could she suddenly disappear?"

"Could it be that you've misread it?"

Upon hearing the Tai Xuan Sect members say this, the cultivators from the Wan Miao Sect who had come along snorted coldly:

"It's one thing if one person makes a mistake, but how could the three of us make a mistake at the same time?"

"She might have used a concealment talisman. I'll send a message to Senior Sister Yun Zhao first, and then thoroughly search this alley."

The Tai Xuan Sect was only helping to find people; since they were instructed by their superiors to cooperate, they naturally obeyed the Wan Miao Sect.

After the female cultivator from the Myriad Wonders Sect finished sending the message, the three of them released their divine senses and searched the alleyway thoroughly.

One of the Tai Xuan Sect disciples couldn't help but whisper gossip:

"Senior sister, who exactly are you looking for?"

The female cultivator from Wanmiao Sect didn't put on airs and patiently explained:

"She is a useless half-sister of Senior Sister Yun Zhao's family. She not only harmed her own brothers and sisters, but also stole a very important item from Senior Sister Yun Zhao."

"As for what exactly it is, I have no idea. I only know that it seems to be a memento left by Senior Sister Yun Zhao's deceased mother."

Upon hearing that it was a thief from within the family who stole relics and memories, the two members of the Tai Xuan Sect instantly lost interest and simply cooperated with the search.

Little did they know that Liu Yunqing, who was hiding in the Golden Crow Ring, had overheard every word of their conversation.

Malfeasance of siblings? Traitor within the family? Belongings of a deceased mother?

Shouldn't such a title belong to Liu Yunzhao herself?

The current accusations against her are merely a cover-up and a way to cut off her escape route, preventing other sects from accepting her.

Given the strength of the Wanmiao Sect, no one would accept her if Liu Yunzhao's master simply made a statement, yet they still had to give her such a disgusting title.

Is this Yun Zhao Fairy's clever trick?

Liu Yunqing, who was already severely injured from forcibly entering the space, could no longer suppress her turbulent emotions. She vomited a mouthful of blood and then completely fainted.