"You're still trying to deny it! It's just you and her here, who else could it be but you?" Senior Sister accused angrily, her eyes filled with suspicion and hatred, as if she wanted to devour Ye Lingxi alive.
Ye Lingxi was too lazy to argue with her and turned to leave. She knew that staying here for even a second longer was a waste of time; she had more important things to do. Seeing her about to leave, her senior sister became even more convinced that she was the murderer, so she turned and ran out, shouting as she ran, "Murder! Ye Lingxi has murdered someone!" Her voice echoed in the corridor, causing a commotion.
Not long after, the Lin family also learned that their beloved Lin Shiyun had been killed by Ye Lingxi. A large group of people arrived at the Qingyun Sect, wailing and making a scene in front of the sect's gates. Their cries and shouts mingled together, creating a sea of sorrow.
"My daughter, you died so tragically!" The Lin family head cried out in anguish, collapsing to the ground and pounding his fists as if trying to release all the pain in his heart. His eyes were filled with despair and grief, a sight that evoked pity in those who saw him.
"Ye Lingxi, that murderer, must pay for her crime with her blood!" an elder of the Lin family shouted angrily, his eyes filled with hatred, his fists clenched tightly, as if he were about to rush forward and fight Ye Lingxi to the death at any moment. His voice was hoarse with anger, sounding chilling.
"Please, Lin Shiyun's master, do justice for us!" the Lin family members cried out, their voices filled with grief and pleading. They hoped that Lin Shiyun's master could uphold justice for them and ensure that Ye Lingxi received the punishment she deserved.
Lin Shiyun's master watched all this with a grim expression, some doubts in his heart. He knew Ye Lingxi's character and didn't believe she would kill someone without reason, but the situation before him forced him to take it seriously. He decided to investigate the truth first before making a decision.
"Everyone, please calm down. I will investigate this matter thoroughly and give you all an explanation," said Lin Shiyun's master, his voice carrying a hint of authority as he tried to quiet the Lin family down.
However, the Lin family was unmoved. They continued to cry and demand that Ye Lingxi be punished immediately. Their emotions were out of control, and they wouldn't listen to anyone.
One of the female lead's admirers was furious when he learned that the Lin family wanted Ye Lingxi to take responsibility.
"You dare touch my goddess? Your Lin family is asking for trouble!" he said angrily, his eyes flashing with a fierce light. His heart belonged only to Ye Lingxi; he would not let anyone who dared to harm her get away with it.
He then dispatched his protector. The protector was a powerful old man who, upon receiving the order, went to the Lin family without hesitation.
The protector arrived at the Lin family and, without a word, launched an attack. He exuded a powerful aura that inspired fear in all who beheld him. Although the Lin family members possessed some cultivation, they were utterly no match for the protector.
The protector's spiritual power surged like a raging tsunami, sweeping across the entire Lin family compound with overwhelming force. The powerful energy fluctuations caused the air to rumble, and everything in its path was mercilessly destroyed. Houses crumbled instantly like fragile sandcastles under this terrifying power, turning into piles of ruins. Even sturdy trees snapped under the impact of the spiritual energy, their branches breaking, splintering wood, and ultimately turning to dust.
The Lin family members were gripped by extreme panic, their eyes filled with despair and terror. Screams and cries rose and fell, weaving together a symphony of despair. However, their struggles seemed utterly futile in the face of the powerful protectors.
"You old dog, how dare you!" The Lin family head's eyes were bloodshot, his face contorted with rage and despair. He swung his longsword with all his might, trying to fend off the protectors' attacks. The longsword that had once symbolized his authority and power now seemed utterly powerless in his trembling hand.
The protector stared coldly at the Lin family head, as if looking at an insignificant ant. With a casual wave of his hand, an extremely sharp sword aura shot out like lightning. Wherever the sword aura passed, the air was torn apart, emitting a piercing whistling sound. The Lin family head didn't even have time to react before he was cleaved in two, sword and all. Blood splattered like a fountain, staining a large area of the ground red, and the stench of blood filled the air.
"Overestimating yourself." The protector uttered these four words coldly, his voice devoid of any emotion. He scorned the Lin family head's resistance as if he had merely crushed an insignificant insect. Then, without another glance at the fleeing Lin family members, he turned and left. His figure receded into the distance, leaving behind only the devastated Lin family mansion, corpses strewn across the ground, and endless fear.
The news of the Lin family's extermination spread like wildfire throughout the Qingyun Sect, causing shock and panic among the members. People felt immense anger and fear at this horrific event, and naturally, all fingers pointed at Ye Lingxi.
"It must be Ye Lingxi! Who else but her would do such a thing to the Lin family!" Senior Sister's voice became sharp and shrill with anger, her eyes burning with rage as if she wanted to incinerate Ye Lingxi. "She killed Junior Sister Lin, and now she has wiped out the entire Lin family. She is utterly depraved! This vicious woman must not be let off!" Her words spread like poison through the crowd, resonating strongly with everyone.
"Ye Lingxi, what else do you have to say?!"
"A life for a life, a clan for a clan! You must pay for this crime with your blood today!"
The angry accusations surged like waves, one higher than the next, engulfing Ye Lingxi. However, Ye Lingxi stood firm in the center of the crowd like a rock in a storm, her expression cold and arrogant. Her gaze swept coldly across the angry faces, a mocking smile playing on her lips, as if she were laughing at their ignorance and stupidity.
"If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext." Her voice was icy cold, devoid of any warmth. "If I wanted to kill her, why would I have waited until today? As for the Lin family..." She paused, a disdainful glint flashing in her eyes, "A bunch of clowns, do they even deserve to dirty my hands?"
"You! You are simply..." The senior sister trembled with anger, her face as pale as paper. She pointed at Ye Lingxi, her fingers shaking uncontrollably, but she was too angry to utter a complete sentence.
"Outrageous! You killed someone and you still dare to be so arrogant!" someone in the crowd shouted, their eyes filled with anger and disgust, wishing they could bring Ye Lingxi to justice immediately.
The crowd was thoroughly enraged by Ye Lingxi's arrogant attitude. They all summoned their magical artifacts, which flashed with light, and the atmosphere instantly became extremely tense.
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