Since the reputation of the entire Flying Cloud Sect and its credibility in the cultivation world were at stake, Shen Daochen immediately ordered that the rumors be suppressed at all costs.

However, Shen Sangruo was prepared in advance; she spent a large amount of spirit stones to spread the rumors widely.

Shen Daochen originally thought that this public opinion would end soon, but it turned out to be like wildfire; he extinguished one place, and another one started burning.

Even when Shen Daochen personally came forward to explain, the people of the cultivation world still didn't buy it.

They also demanded that he hand over Bai Mumu, or provide evidence that Bai Mumu had no connection with evil spirits.

Shen Daochen naturally couldn't possibly push Bai Mumu, who was still ill, out of the picture.

As a result, the insults and abuse increased, and many people began to denounce the Flying Cloud Sect.

He was extremely anxious because of this. Since its founding, when had the Flying Cloud Sect ever been so reviled by thousands of people?

He was scolded because of his association with evil spirits. If his master and the seniors of the Flying Cloud Sect knew that the Flying Cloud Sect had become like this in his hands, they would probably be turning in their graves.

He hadn't slept well for several days. When he finally fell asleep, his master's face appeared in his dream.

They questioned him about how he could be the sect leader and why he brought Bai Mumu, this evil spirit, back to the Flying Cloud Sect.

Shen Daochen hurriedly explained to his master that his daughter was not an evil spirit, but someone was framing her.

His master said nothing, only looked at him coldly, clearly convinced that Bai Mumu was an evil spirit.

The questioning gaze was so oppressive that he instantly snapped out of it, gasping for breath, and it took him a long time to come to his senses.

That dream was so real, it was as if his master was standing right in front of him.

Shen Daochen began to reconsider the matter of Bai Mumu's evil spirit.

This dream, coupled with the public opinion over the past few days, inevitably affected his thoughts, and the scales in his heart gradually began to tip.

"Could it be... that Mu Mu is really connected to evil spirits?"

Thinking of his innocent and kind daughter, who had suffered so much to finally return to his side, he began to waver again.

"But after she returned to the Flying Cloud Sect, she was always in my and Ling Xiao's sight. How could she have come into contact with evil spirits?"

"Could it have been before she came back? No, she was just an ordinary person back then, so it's even less likely."

Shen Daochen temporarily believed that his biological daughter was innocent.

However, it is undeniable that Bai Mumu was indeed responsible for the Flying Cloud Sect's current predicament.

He sat inside the room, head bowed, lost in thought for a long time.

During this time, he thought a lot and carefully recalled Bai Mumu's performance over the past few years.

He placed high hopes on Bai Mumu, but what did she bring him? Losing first place in the sect competition destroyed the Flying Cloud Sect's thousand-year-old prestige and reputation.

And what he had been overlooking was her behavior in the team competition, where she sacrificed other members of the team at will for her own glory.

Is his daughter really as innocent and kind as she appears?

After thinking it over, he suddenly realized that Bai Mumu had brought almost no positive impact to the Flying Cloud Sect.

It seems he made the wrong choice; Bai Mumu has let him down.

The image of his other daughter involuntarily came to mind.

If Shen Sangruo hadn't left back then, and she were still the young master of the Feiyun Sect, what would the Feiyun Sect be like now?

He sighed, then suddenly looked up and stood up.

"I should go see Mumu."

Inside Bai Mumu's room.

She was well aware of the public opinion storm that the Flying Cloud Sect had recently been caught in.

They also knew that Shen Sangruo was controlling the rumors.

But what does this have to do with her?

Trying to retaliate in this way? Does Shen Sangruo really think she cares about the reputation of the Flying Cloud Sect?

The smile on her lips was mocking.

[Ding—Chen Daochen's favorability -10, current favorability 65]

Bai Mumu lifted her eyelids, but didn't react much to it.

It's understandable that the old man was angry with her and lowered his favorability towards her.

Her new mission is 99% loaded; whoever wants to do this mission can do it.

Anyway, she wasn't planning on trying to win them over, so she might as well surrender.

"There's no need to remind me of any more messages about increasing my favorability."

【yes. 】

As soon as the system's voice disappeared, Shen Daochen pushed open the door and entered.

He wore a kind smile, and if she hadn't known that her favorability rating had dropped, she really wouldn't have been able to see through old Deng's thoughts.

She cursed him inwardly for being hypocritical, but pretended to be delighted, "Father, you're here."

"Lie down, no need to get up."

"Thank you, Father."

"How are you feeling?" Shen Daochen didn't rush to talk about business, but instead asked about Bai Mumu's injuries.

"I'm much better now, thank you for your concern, Father," she said weakly.

Then her eyes reddened, and she said in a self-reproachful tone, "It's all Mu Mu's fault for causing trouble for the Flying Cloud Sect. Perhaps Mu Mu shouldn't have come back."

Since Shen Daochen was slow to get to the point, she decided to take the initiative.

If her father truly cared about her, he would not have the heart to scold or punish her anymore.

However, it turned out that Shen Daochen was just being polite to her.

"It's not your fault. Father believes that what happened at Linglong Pavilion has nothing to do with you. Our Mumu is innocent." Shen Daochen paused, his eyes flickering for a moment, then added:

"You're not feeling well, so you should stay in your room and rest for a while."

"You don't need to go to Xingchen Plain anymore. Your father has reconsidered and believes that the long journey will not be good for your recovery."

"If there is nothing wrong, do not wander around the sect. Take care of your health first."

Bai Mumu's expression changed. A few days ago, she had finally managed to persuade Shen Daochen to allow her to go to Xingchenyuan.

Moreover, judging from Shen Daochen's words, it's not just a matter of not letting her go to Xingchenyuan, but rather confining her to her quarters.

She never expected that Shen Daochen would treat her like this.

In the past, Shen Daochen would never have said a harsh word to her, but now he actually wants to confine her to her quarters.

If she had nothing to do, then being confined to her quarters would have been fine, but the system said that going to Star Plains would be beneficial to her.

She must go to Star Plains!

Bai Mumu's eyes suddenly reddened, and she tried to appeal to his emotions as she always did, "Father, Xingchen Plain..."

But as soon as she opened her mouth, Shen Daochen's expression immediately turned cold. "Mu Mu, don't be silly."

The voice carried a warning and impatience.

“If you go to Starry Plains, you can only watch from the outside. You might as well stay at Flying Cloud Sect to rest and avoid getting into trouble.”

"What are the rumors going around? If you leave the Flying Cloud Sect now, they'll probably tear you apart. Your father is doing this for your own good."

"Father has some business to attend to, so he's leaving now."

After saying that, Shen Daochen turned around and left, not giving Bai Mumu any chance to speak again.

Bai Mumu bit her lower lip until it bled, her eyes filled with resentment.

She caused trouble? Even she could see that those rumors were spread by Shen Sangruo, so how could Shen Daochen not see it?

He used to hate Shen Sangruo so much, but now that Shen Sangruo is targeting the Feiyun Sect, he wants to hold her responsible.