Ai Youwei's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and she said, "You're talking nonsense. I'm not slandering you. It's a fact that you harmed Senior Brother!"
Ye Chen shook his head, a sad expression returning to his face. "Senior Sister Youwei, I don't know what I did wrong to deserve such slander from you. But I am truly innocent."
"If I have done anything wrong in the past, I apologize to Senior Sister Youwei. I hope that Senior Sister Youwei will not make things difficult for me in the future."
Ai Youwei was furious, glaring at Ye Chen and saying, "You fucking bastard, are you still going to pretend with me?"
Ye Chen said innocently, "Third Senior Sister, what am I pretending for? I'm not pretending for anything. On the contrary, it was you who suddenly broke into my cave in the middle of the night, trying to kill me!"
"The Third Elder and the Fourth Elder both witnessed this. They are both witnesses."
"However, even so, I will not blame Senior Sister Youwei."
"Senior Sister Youwei has always been kind-hearted. Perhaps she was just misled by someone this time."
Nothing goes crazy for no reason.
Ai Youwei must have discovered something, or been stimulated by something.
Even influenced by someone.
Ye Chen does not yet know who that person is.
But we must try our best to redirect Ye Qingcheng's attention to that person.
This is to divert the master's attention.
I haven't even obtained the Supreme Bone yet.
It would be a huge loss if our master were to label us as someone who framed a fellow disciple.
As Ye Chen was speaking.
Ye Qingcheng frowned.
How could Ai Youwei be bewitched? She simply looked at the Heaven-Mending Mirror.
Just like she was back then.
Ye Qingcheng actually believed Ai Youwei's words to some extent.
After all, Ai Youwei's breakdown didn't seem faked.
But Ye Chen's demeanor didn't seem like he was faking it.
He was still so well-behaved and sensible.
Even though Ai Youwei targeted him and hurt him, he wasn't angry.
He even spoke up for Ai Youwei.
Although Ye Qingcheng no longer trusted Ye Chen as much.
However, without evidence, Ye Chen will not be punished arbitrarily.
The case of Gu Jian serves as a cautionary tale.
Having witnessed Gu Jian getting caught in the rain, she didn't want her other disciples to get wet in the rain as well.
If she really wants to punish Ye Chen, it will be when the evidence is conclusive.
Instead of remaining unclear and ambiguous as it is now.
However, even so.
Ye Qingcheng understood.
Today, Ai Youwei's actions have planted another seed of doubt in her heart.
Ye Qingcheng had no idea how this seed would affect her.
She only wanted to overcome the situation with reason and try her best to be fair and just.
I don't want to wrong any of my disciples anymore.
Thinking of this, Ye Qingcheng said to Ye Chen, "Since that's the case, Ye Chen, you should go and rest first. Regardless of who is right or wrong today, I will definitely investigate thoroughly and give everyone a satisfactory explanation."
"Yes, Master."
Ye Chen nodded, then said, "Master, if the investigation reveals that Senior Sister Youwei was at fault, please be lenient with her. I don't want Senior Sister Youwei to be hurt."
Ye Qingcheng frowned and said, "I understand."
After glancing at Ye Chen again, Ye Qingcheng said to the Third Elder Gao Yiyue and the Fourth Elder Wen Yu, "Take Ye Chen down to rest."
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Third Elder Gao Yiyue and Fourth Elder Wen Yu nodded and led Ye Chen away.
In the main hall, only Ye Qingcheng, Ai Youwei, and Liu Ruyan remained.
Ai Youwei became anxious and said, "Master, why did you let Ye Chen go? That bitch, that bitch, framed Senior Brother!"
"In my past life, it was that despicable woman who instigated me to give him false testimony!"
"You don't even believe what I say?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen, the Third Elder Gao Yiyue, and the Fourth Elder Wen Yu, who had walked outside the main hall, couldn't help but slow down.
Ye Qingcheng frowned and said, "Youwei, compared to you, I naturally trust Chen'er more. Look at all these years, you've either been causing trouble or on your way to causing trouble. How can I trust you?"
A smile appeared on Ye Chen's face.
Third Elder Gao Yiyue and Fourth Elder Wen Yu exchanged a glance and smiled.
Their worries vanished at that moment, and they quickened their pace, heading towards the valley where Ye Chen lived.
Seeing them walk away, Ye Qingcheng sighed inwardly.
Sure enough, once the seed of doubt was planted, it triggered some things she didn't want to see.
Just now, she was actually testing Ye Chen's reaction, trying to make him lower his guard.
She simply felt that perhaps Ye Chen really had done those things.
In the past, Ye Qingcheng would never have done such a thing, nor would she have had any suspicions about Ye Chen.
Ai Youwei said with a grim expression, "Fine, fine, you believe that bitch, right? Then go ahead and believe her!"
I'm leaving!
Ye Qingcheng was taken aback and asked, "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons to find my senior brother. I want to beg for his forgiveness, and I also want to sever all ties with you!"
"Ye Qingcheng, if you still believe that bitch, then just pretend you don't have a disciple like me."
"What did you say?"
Ye Qingcheng's body trembled, unable to believe it.
Liu Ruyan frowned and said, "Junior Sister Youwei, how could you say such a thing? Apologize to Master!"
Ai Youwei looked at Liu Ruyan.
Liu Ruyan seemed to be speaking fairly, but Ai Youwei clearly saw smugness in her eyes.
Ai Youwei immediately retorted, "Liu Ruyan, you're a slut too!"
"But you should be ecstatic now. After I leave, no one will be competing with you for the position of Saintess."
Liu Ruyan froze, as if her secret had been exposed, and her face burned.
“Junior Sister Youwei, how could you say such a thing? How could I be happy about this? You look down on me too much. Besides, Master will not let you leave.”
"I just look down on you!"
Ai Youwei said, "I forgot to mention, in your previous life, you also wronged Senior Brother!"
"In your past life, you were also involved in your senior brother's death. Don't think you're completely innocent!"
"What did you say?!"
Liu Ruyan froze, in disbelief.
Ai Youwei said, "Didn't you hear what I said? Based on what I saw, during that time, Senior Brother stayed with you, helping you improve your array formation skills, but you didn't come out to say a word for him!"
“If you had just said a word, Master wouldn’t have given that order.”
"Don't talk nonsense. How could I do such a thing?"
Liu Ruyan's face was already showing anger, suspecting that Ai Youwei was slandering her, slandering her in front of her master.
Ai Youwei sneered and said, "How is it impossible? I saw it with my own eyes. If you don't believe me, you can go and see the Heaven-Mending Mirror in seven days."
“I’m sorry to Senior Brother, and you’re sorry to Senior Brother too. Liu Ruyan, don’t think you’re innocent. You should live with guilt just like me.”
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