Qingyao and Yunao were brought by the old man in white to a quiet valley outside the city. The valley was filled with a light mist and the surroundings were silent. Only the occasional bird calls made the place more quiet.
The old man in white landed lightly on the ground and turned to look at the two of them, his eyes revealing a trace of scrutiny. "No one will disturb us here. Please tell me the whole story in detail."
Yun Ao was the first to clasp his fists and bow, then said respectfully but with a hint of urgency, "Senior, this woman is ruthless. I've heard before that she slaughtered the weak for no reason near a certain immortal cultivation sect. How can we allow her to continue to cause trouble in this immortal cultivation world?"
When Qingyao heard this, her eyebrows raised and she glared at him angrily: "Don't slander me! I have never done such a thing. I'm afraid you have recognized the wrong person."
The old man in white raised his hand to signal the two to be quiet. His gaze lingered on Qingyao for a moment, and he said, "Miss, what else do you have to say?"
Qingyao took a deep breath, calmed herself, and said, "Senior, I've just entered this small world and haven't even established myself yet when this person indiscriminately attacked me. I was simply defending myself. I, Qingyao, wouldn't call myself a kind person, but I'm definitely not as vicious as he says."
The old man nodded slightly, a hint of doubt flickering in his eyes, as if he were pondering the truth of their words. "Well, since you both insist on your own opinions, stay here for a few days while I investigate the truth. In the meantime, refrain from any further quarreling, or I will destroy your cultivation." The old man's voice, though not harsh, held undeniable authority.
After hearing this, Qingyao frowned slightly, her face showing displeasure. She looked directly at the old man and said in a firm tone: "Old man, considering your age, I followed you here with respect. However, please understand that you have no right to imprison me here, not to mention that I have not committed any unforgivable crime, and you have no right to take any action against me. If you want to investigate this matter, that is your personal decision, and it has nothing to do with me. Now, excuse me for leaving!" After that, Qingyao turned around and was about to leave.
Unexpectedly, the old man showed no intention of letting her go. He flashed and instantly attacked Qingyao. This action completely infuriated Qingyao. She thought to herself: During the previous street fight, I realized the opponent was Yun Ao, so I deliberately let him go, just toying with him like a game. But this old man before me, a complete stranger, not only meddled in her affairs, but even attempted to suppress her with force. It was truly too much!
As the forefather of a sect, Qingyao had weathered many storms and hardships. How could she be the kind of weak woman who was ignorant and at the mercy of others? Faced with the old man's provocation, she naturally would not show weakness. Thinking of this, Qingyao launched a counterattack without hesitation. With her hands dancing, streams of fierce energy roared out, heading straight for the old man. For a moment, the two of them exchanged blows, neither giving in.
At this time, Yun Ao also discovered the old man's intention, but seeing that Qingyao was not willing to admit defeat against the old man, Yun Ao did not step forward to help the old man, but stood there watching the two people fighting in the air. The explosion of spiritual power of various colors in the air was very scary. Yun Ao became more curious about Qingyao. He found that Qingyao did not seem to have used her full strength against him before. Now seeing Qingyao's martial arts value, he knew how powerful Qingyao was.
Qingyao, who was fighting with the old man in the air, saw that the old man was indeed not going to let her go. Qingyao said: "Old man, I will remind you one last time. Will you let me go?"
The old man sneered and said, "You two should stay together."
Qingyao and Yunao finally realized that this seemingly amiable old man was actually a wolf in sheep's clothing! Qingyao's anger instantly ignited when she saw this scene. She knew that she could not show mercy to such a wicked person. So, without hesitation, she pulled out an exquisite hairpin from her bun.
You must know that this hairpin is no ordinary object, but one of Qingyao's many magical instruments. Qingyao softly chanted an incantation, fully mobilizing the spiritual energy within her body, infusing it into the hairpin. In an instant, the once ordinary hairpin burst into a dazzling light, as if transformed into a peerless weapon of boundless magical power.
Qingyao swung her arm, and the hairpin shot out like an arrow, hurtling straight towards the opponent's vital point. But the opponent remained unfazed, his lips curling slightly in a disdainful smile. He, too, summoned the powerful spiritual power in his hands, hoping to easily block Qingyao's attack. However, to his complete surprise, just as the hairpin was about to reach him, a startling change occurred.
The hairpin, as if wielding a magic trick, instantly transformed into countless identical ones. These hairpins, densely packed together, surged towards the opponent like an overwhelming force. A series of crisp sounds were heard, and the opponent's carefully constructed protective shield was pierced by countless hairpins in the blink of an eye. Then, the hairpins pierced the opponent's heart without any hindrance.
With a scream, the opponent flew backward like a kite with a broken string. When the dust settled, the man was found lying on the ground, seriously injured and dying. Seeing this, Qingyao coldly withdrew her hairpin and sneered at the fallen opponent, saying, "Humph, today's is just a small warning for you. If you dare to meddle in other people's business again, I won't let you go so easily!" After saying this, Qingyao turned to look at Yun Ao, who was already stunned by the side, and then quickly walked forward, reached out and grabbed Yun Ao, and quickly left this dangerous place without looking back.
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