Chapter 13

The disciples were shocked by the sudden change. There was silence for a second or two before a huge cheer broke out.

"Senior Brother Qi is so handsome!"

“Aaaaaaaaaaah!”

"marvelous!"

They were thoroughly satisfied with the competition and were deeply touched at the same time. It was extremely enjoyable both in terms of viewing experience and practicality, and the disciples' emotions reached a peak.

Nan Xi withdrew from the center of the martial arts arena. The minor wound on her shoulder stopped bleeding after a while. She didn’t even need to take any medicine. It would heal in just a few days.

Seeing that the disciples were all blowing the Qi Zhao, she reviewed the performance just now in her mind and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

[Junior Brother Qi was really dangerous. He almost forced me to reveal my true strength. Fortunately, I reacted in the end.]

The heated atmosphere at the scene fell into an eerie silence.

Nan Xi also noticed it and glanced at the disciples curiously.

[Why don't you continue cheering? Junior Brother Qi Zhao is so handsome, hurry up and cheer. ]

The disciples were hesitant, wondering whether they should cooperate with the senior sister, and then they heard the inner voice gradually become more and more unbridled, "Come on, just pay attention to Junior Brother Qi Zhao, and I can slack off."

As Nan Xi thought about it, a secret curve appeared at the corner of her lips as she stepped back secretly.

[Then when I see Master, I pretend that I have done my best, and then I use the excuse that I need to rest, and I can go home! I go to bed!]

She was so absorbed in her thoughts that she was too slow to react to the fact that the other disciples had fallen silent. Qi Zhao, who was standing beside her, even looked at her with a hint of resentment.

He Jian stood behind her without her noticing and said, "This time the performance is better than before."

Although it was a compliment, it was a bit scary when it suddenly came from behind. Nan Xi was startled and turned around abruptly.

【Oh my god.】

He Jian was looking at her, and after she looked at him, he didn't turn his eyes away at all.

Although he was dissatisfied with Nan Xi's behavior, he could not deny that Nan Xi's performance was almost flawless. If he could not hear her inner voice, he would probably be unable to notice anything as before.

Now I can't let Nan Xi know that my true feelings have been leaked, so I can't reprimand her for deliberately losing the competition.

therefore……

"You are very talented." He Jian frowned, looking extremely dignified and intimidating. "Just now, your performance was extremely brilliant. If you can display such strength steadily, the future of the cultivation world -"

He Jian paused for a moment before continuing, "There is definitely a place for you, but! You don't strive for progress, and your progress has been slow over the years, wasting your talent!"

Once He Jian started criticizing someone, he wouldn't stop for at least two quarters of an hour. Nan Xi felt dizzy listening to him.

【Master must be taking revenge on me.】

As soon as the inner thoughts came out, the disciples who were so frightened by He Jian's criticism that they dared not raise their heads immediately raised their heads and looked at Nan Xi in unison. Even He Jian's voice stopped strangely.

【During the last Qiqian incident, Master didn’t lose his temper. It turns out he was waiting here.】

Nan Xi secretly sighed, [Today, I fought back and forth with my junior brother who had broken through the bottleneck. I can say that he has made great progress, but he actually scolded me.]

[I want to go home——]

He Jian was choked and speechless. He glared at Nan Xi with puffy eyes. Although the other party looked obedient on the surface, he didn't care in his heart. He was angry, but Nan Xi was right when she said that he was taking revenge.

After all, she couldn't openly say that she lost on purpose, so she could only make up for it from other places.

Nan Xi saw that He Jian had stopped talking, so she looked up at him and asked, "Master, are you done?"

He spoke carefully, with the ending tone rising due to doubt. Perhaps it was because of his inner voice, but everyone present could hear some liveliness in his words.

He Jian was furious, "No!"

"If you slack off like this again in the future, I will punish you severely!"

Nan Xi lowered his head tremblingly, "Disciple knows his mistake!"

[Last time, I was severely punished. It seemed that I was forced to stay in seclusion and not allowed to come out until I succeeded in my cultivation? ]

[Haha ...

【Please punish me, Master! 】

The disciples, including Qi Zhao and Lian Qianxing beside them, all widened their eyes.

So you are such a senior sister!

He Jian: "..."

"Next time I'll punish you by forcing you to fast for half a year, and you can only eat grains at most!"

He said viciously.

Then, Nan Xi's eyes widened, with a look of panic on his face. He said sadly, "My disciple has not committed such a crime!"

At this moment, I was thinking, "Aaaaaaaaaa, you hit me in the weakest part, right? Is this how you want to play? I, I, I, isn't it enough for me to make progress?"

"puff."

“Ahem.”

"Hahaha."

Some of the disciples were trying to hold back their laughter, but some couldn't help but let out sporadic laughs.

He Jian finally subdued Nan Xi. He let out a sigh of relief and felt relieved. He couldn't help but smile. "Since you know your mistake, show me the results next time. Otherwise, you will have to fast for half a year."

Nan Xi felt sad.

"Disciple understands."

After a short rest, Nan Xi and Qi Zhao competed with Lian Qianxing respectively, and then it was time for the assessment of all the disciples.

After this step, there is no need for direct disciples.

Although the direct disciples would share the worries of the elders, they could not interfere in matters such as assessments, not to mention that there were formation records on the martial arts field and supervision by other deacons and elders.

In short, if Nan Xi wants to go back now, she can go back.

She immediately asked the headmaster for permission, and after getting it, she ran away. However, she didn't go far before she was stopped by someone.

Qi Zhao was behind her, with Lian Qianxing beside him. When he saw her looking at him, he nodded politely.

Nan Xi has always been a loner in the sect. Even if the disciples have something to ask, they are used to looking for other disciples instead of her. So when Qi Zhao called her, she was actually a little surprised.

In accordance with her character, she gave Qi Zhao a light smile and asked in a good-tempered manner, "What's the matter, Junior Brother?"

Qi Zhao's eyes were somewhat complicated. He used to not care much about Nan Xi, and was too lazy to care what this senior sister was thinking. He just maintained superficial courtesy. If it weren't for his inner voice, he would never know that the senior sister had a hidden side.

"Senior sister is quite amazing." Qi Zhao said, "You can interact with us more often in the future and exchange experiences."

The disciples of Tianyun Sword Sect get along very well with each other, because there are relevant systems for disputes over interests, which are fair and just, and resources are obtained entirely by strength. Disciples can cooperate and win together, so there is no intrigue.

The relationship between direct disciples is even closer. Nan Xi was also accepted in the beginning, but the relationship was not very close at that time. Later, due to the plot, the relationship became more and more distant.

Qi Zhao's invitation this time was a little strange to Nan Xi.

[Junior Brother Qi Zhao, what's going on?] Nan Xi was puzzled. [Are you out of your mind? How dare you ask me to interact with them more?]

Nan Xi is quite self-aware of herself, or rather, she is very aware of the heroine's eccentricity.

The voice in Qi Zhao's heart echoed in the ears of both Qi Zhao and Lian Qianxing, and they reacted with the same confusion.

Why not?

Nan Xi looked surprised and happy, and said timidly, "Yes, is it okay? Junior brothers, are you willing to interact with me more?"

"Of course." Lian Qianxing poked his head out, his fair face slightly flushed with shyness.

"You are the eldest senior sister. Although you have done many things that we don't understand, you have contributed a lot to the sect."

As soon as he finished speaking, he realized that he had said too much, and subconsciously covered his mouth. He looked at Nan Xi with a pair of watery eyes, and then his voice came out a little muffled.

"In short, I believe that Senior Sister is a good person."

"Okay." Nan Xi pretended to be extremely surprised, "I will definitely interact with you more in the future!"

Hearing Nan Xi say this, both of them smiled, but were suddenly startled by a voice in their hearts.

[I urge you to hurry up! Hurry! Run!]

Nan Xi sighed fiercely, [Are you trying to save your life by associating with the evil spirits? ]

In the later part of the story, the Tianyun Sword Sect was able to survive as a whole, thanks to the elders who sacrificed their own interests for the sake of justice and directly removed the heroine's identity jade card and expelled her from the sect. However, the heroine also harmed the lives of many disciples during her time in the sect.

Even though it is written in the description, she did not do it intentionally.

The two fellow apprentices were confused again. Qi Zhao was more mature and not much younger than Nan Xi. After hesitating for a moment, he opened his mouth slightly and wanted to ask something, but was gently patted on the shoulder.

A person passed by him, and as soon as a casual voice with a smile fell, they immediately knew who it was.

"I wonder if Junior-nephew Nan Xi is free tomorrow?" Li Yunzheng gently waved the folding fan in her hand and said, "I have something to do when I go down the mountain tomorrow. I can take a disciple with me. After thinking about it, I decided that it would be you."

She closed her folding fan and pointed slightly in the direction of Nan Xi.

Nan Xi was still wondering, "I don't have much contact with my uncle, why did she think of taking me with her..."

"If you come with me, I will pay for whatever you want."

As soon as Li Yunzheng finished speaking, Nan Xi's eyes widened and she nodded repeatedly, "I'll go! I must go!"

Realizing that she was too excited, Nan Xi restrained herself and smiled shyly at Li Yunzheng, "Then I'll trouble you, Master. I hope you don't find me annoying."

When Qi Zhao saw Li Yunzheng, he was also stunned for a moment. He wanted to say something, but then he saw Li Yunzheng turned around and gave him a wink... Although he didn't understand what the wink meant, Qi Zhao still shut up and stopped talking.

"That's settled then. I'll call you at noon tomorrow."

She left after she finished speaking, looking particularly carefree, but when she turned around she glanced at Qi Zhao and Lian Qianxing. Lian Qianxing was a little confused and said, "Uncle Master, what's wrong with your eyes..."

Then Qi Zhao covered her mouth with his hand. After saying goodbye to Nan Xi, Qi Zhao left with Li Yunzheng.

Nan Xi, on the other hand, looked at the interaction between these people with some confusion, and touched the back of his head in confusion.

After walking a little further, I asked the system, "Am I okay today?"

The system replied after a while, "No problem, keep going."

Li Yunzheng's side.

After they walked away, Li Yunzheng spoke up before Qi Zhao could ask, "Senior brother said that although Qi Qian knew that not everyone can hear your eldest sister's voice, it is not safe for only one person."

"I'm taking her down the mountain tomorrow to verify this, but I also have something to do."

Qi Zhao nodded thoughtfully, "So that's how it is. But what exactly did Senior Sister mean by that? She didn't want to associate with us, but she was belittling herself in her words."

Lian Qianxing nodded silently.

Li Yunzheng stroked his chin and thought absentmindedly, "There must be some secret..."

This place was not far from the martial arts arena, and the disciples who had finished their training early were coming out one after another. In the brief silence of the three of them, the voices of conversation over there could be clearly heard.

"Senior Sister is more powerful than we thought."

"So why did she deliberately lose? I'm so curious."

"Tsk - don't tell anyone outside. It would be bad if Senior Sister heard it."

"Well... although she seems a little abnormal, I think I'm starting to like the senior sister a little bit."

Li Yunzheng and the other three heard all these words. Afterwards, Li Yunzheng shrugged and curled his lips in a helpless tone, "If only people from the same clan can hear your eldest sister's inner voice, then maybe it's not a bad thing."