"stop!"
Just then, a majestic voice rang out in the hall. Everyone looked up and saw a middle-aged man in a purple robe with a handsome face descending from the sky. A powerful aura instantly enveloped the entire hall.
"Master!"
"Elder Qingxuan!"
Upon seeing this, everyone bowed in respect.
The person who arrived was Elder Qingxuan of the Qingyun Sect, who was also Lin Qian's master.
Elder Qingxuan's gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on Lin Qian and Ye Lingxi, his brows furrowing slightly: "What's going on?"
Upon seeing Elder Qingxuan, Ye Lingxi felt as if she had found her pillar of support. Pointing at Lin Qian, she cried out, "Master, Lin Qian stole my opportunity and even injured me!"
Lin Qian sneered inwardly. Ye Lingxi's ability to twist the truth was truly masterful. She was the one who started it, but now she was pretending to be the victim.
"Oh?" Elder Qingxuan remained noncommittal. He looked at Lin Qian and asked, "Lin Qian, tell me, what exactly happened?"
Lin Qian took a deep breath and recounted the whole story. Of course, she deliberately concealed the secret of the jade gourd, saying only that it was an ordinary jade pendant she had bought at the market.
After listening to Lin Qian's account, Elder Qingxuan looked at Ye Lingxi and asked, "Ye Lingxi, is what Lin Qian said true?"
Ye Lingxi's eyes flickered, and she stammered, "I...I..."
"Speak!" Elder Qingxuan said sternly.
Ye Lingxi trembled with fright and dared not hide it any longer. She could only recount what had happened, but she still insisted that Lin Qian had stolen her opportunity.
After listening, Elder Qingxuan did not immediately draw a conclusion, but looked at the other disciples present and asked, "Who among you witnessed what happened at that time?"
The disciples looked at each other, none daring to speak. They had all seen clearly what had happened; Ye Lingxi had struck first. But they all knew that Ye Lingxi was Elder Qingxuan's prized disciple, and none of them wanted to offend her.
Seeing that none of the disciples spoke, Elder Qingxuan's face darkened. He snorted coldly and said, "What, none of you are willing to talk? Do you intend to protect Ye Lingxi?"
"This disciple dares not!" The crowd was so frightened that they knelt down on the ground.
"Hmph!" Elder Qingxuan turned and left, leaving only one sentence: "I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If I find out who is lying, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
After Elder Qingxuan left, the atmosphere in the hall became even more oppressive. Ye Lingxi's face was pale; she knew she had probably gotten herself into serious trouble this time.
Lin Qian looked at Ye Lingxi's panicked expression and a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips. Ye Lingxi, this is just the beginning. I will make you pay for what you've done!
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