Liu Jiantang had watched Bai Yao grow up since she was a child, and in terms of their relationship, he trusted Bai Yao more. However, the things that had happened to Bai Yao were somewhat unbelievable, and rationally speaking, she was not without suspicion.
Having been in the Immortal Sect for many years, he had seen all sorts of strange and unusual things. Of course, he believed that this little girl, who had always been attached to her junior brother since childhood, would not do such a thing. But perhaps she was influenced by some kind of force?
Miao Xiaodie seemed suspicious, but in that situation, his sword energy could easily have taken her life. In the world today, there are few people who dare to gamble their lives under his sword. Even if Miao Xiaodie had the courage, she didn't seem to have the motive.
After much thought, Liu Jiantang fell silent, observing the reactions of the two men.
Bai Yao's worry was written in her eyes. Miao Xiaodie stared intently at Bai Yao, as if she were on guard against her.
However, for now, they should wait for their junior sister's situation. Late at night, there was movement on the small boat. The three of them watched as Xiao Yuhan, supported by Nangong Ling'er, came to the shore. When Bai Yao saw that Xiao Yuhan had woken up, she was overjoyed and ran up to hug her master.
However, Nangong Ling'er's expression was quite unpleasant. Liu Jiantang noticed his junior sister's expression and then looked at Xiao Yuhan. Although Xiao Yuhan was able to move on his own now, his eyes were still empty. He tentatively called out, "Junior Brother Xiao?"
But there was no response. At this moment, Nangong Ling'er shook her head at Liu Jiantang, "Senior Brother's instincts have taken control of his body. He can move freely now, but it's all based on instinct or other people's orders. For example, if I ask Senior Brother to go back with us now, he will go back with us, but he doesn't know what he's doing, and he hasn't even regained his senses yet."
Liu Jiantang was puzzled. "What happened? Did I fail to completely break the barrier before?"
Nangong Ling'er shook her head. "No, the spell on Senior Brother has been lifted, but his mind still doesn't seem to have returned. I don't know if the situation just now caused Senior Brother to become like this, but the most troublesome thing now is that the sword energy that Senior Brother left behind is still remaining in Senior Brother Xiao's body. Now his body is rapidly deteriorating, and I'm afraid he will naturally age and die within three years."
Liu Jiantang frowned. "What's going on now?"
Nangong Ling'er sighed, "It's certain that this was a mistake you made just now, which caused four streams of energy to be intertwined within Senior Brother's body: one is Senior Brother's own spiritual energy, one is Senior Brother Liu's sword energy, one is Miao Xiaodie's spiritual power, and the other..."
Bai Yao narrowed her eyes and turned to look at Bai Yao. "It's Yao'er's demonic power, Yao'er... tell me, what exactly happened!?"
Nangong Ling'er's voice was icy cold, and everyone could feel the killing intent in her words. At this moment, she had begun to doubt Bai Yao. Although she thought that this girl would not harm Xiao Yuhan, the facts were right in front of her. Bai Yao had not even participated in the rescue of Xiao Yuhan, but at this moment, Bai Yao's demonic power remained in Xiao Yuhan's body.
Whether Bai Yao attacked Miao Xiaodie or interfered with the rescue operation, the fact is that her demonic power has appeared in Xiao Yuhan's body and is even fighting against Miao Xiaodie's spiritual power. At this time, multiple spiritual powers are intertwined in Xiao Yuhan's body, and he will die from the slightest carelessness and explode.
Bai Yao panicked a little, "Junior Uncle... Senior Uncle Liu, Yao'er really didn't do anything. How could I possibly make a move at a time like this? And how could Yao'er possibly hurt Master?"
At this moment, Nangong Ling'er's expression froze. "Hmph! Yao'er, no matter what the reason is, the facts are clear, and you can't escape responsibility. I will investigate this matter thoroughly, but until then, you can't go anywhere."
Bai Yao thought for a moment and said, "Yao'er will not go anywhere. I will stay by Master's side."
After a moment's thought, Nangong Ling'er said, "No! From this moment on, you'll be in death row!"
Halfway through his sentence, Liu Jiantang suddenly interrupted, "Never mind, Junior Sister, let him stay by Junior Brother Xiao's side. Now that Junior Brother Xiao is staying at the Sect Leader's villa, I'll be there at all times, so there won't be any problems."
Nangong Ling'er finally relented when she heard Liu Jiantang say that. Actually, she didn't want to punish Bai Yao, but she just felt that something was wrong. Locking her in the dungeon might be a form of protection. But since Senior Brother Liu had said so, she couldn't say anything more.
“Alright, but Sect Leader Miao, shouldn’t you come with us for a proper chat?” Nangong Ling’er turned her gaze to Miao Xiaodie.
Miao Xiaodie knew they were doubting her, and gave a helpless bitter laugh, "That's right, a clear conscience fears no accusation."
Nangong Ling'er didn't say anything more, but looked at Xiao Yuhan beside her. His white hair and withered face were really hard to accept. "Senior Brother Xiao, let's go home!"
...
Inside the sect leader's courtyard, Xiao Yuhan sat blankly at the table, staring at the teapot. He had been like this ever since he returned. Nangong Ling'er checked him over and over again and concluded that the restrictions on Xiao Yuhan's body had disappeared. Logically speaking, even if something was wrong with him now and his body was gradually weakening, his mind should be clear, not still like this.
But she had no choice but to try to treat the injuries caused by the various spiritual energies affecting her senior brother's body. At this moment, the four different spiritual energies were mutually restraining each other in his body. In other words, the power of these four spiritual energies was not much different. If there was any imbalance, his body would collapse.
Nangong Ling'er stared at Miao Xiaodie and asked again, "Are you sure you only used the power of faith of the Miao Goddess of Life? By the way, what exactly is your Goddess of Life?"
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