"Li Geyue!" Shen Yun, rarely losing his composure, shouted his full name in a fit of rage, "Why can't you control yourself!"
While it's true that inner demons can affect a cultivator's mind, as long as one's willpower is strong enough, suppressing them is not a problem at all, at least not in the short term.
Just like Ji Mofan in his previous life, even though he was burdened by inner demons, his Dao heart remained stable. The problem arose entirely because Qi Fengyu had taken away his inner core, leaving his spiritual platform without defense.
But Li Geyue's two consecutive loss of control in such a short period of time is simply a result of his own self-destruction and a complete lack of effort in controlling himself.
Even if Shen Yun knew that the root of Li Geyue's inner demons was Ji Mofan, he never imagined that his few words could have such a great effect.
Ji Mofan didn't remain a background figure any longer. He brushed past Shen Yun, walked closer to the bed, lifted the bed curtains slightly, and took Qi Fengyu's ravaged hand.
Qi Fengyu let out a short, muffled groan, the sob in her voice sounding even more genuine, "Senior Brother, it hurts..."
"Master, Xiaoyu's little finger bone was almost crushed." Ji Mofan straightened up and didn't look at Qi Fengyu, who was trying to play the victim, again.
The pressure of spiritual energy instantly filled the entire room, even causing Ji Mofan to stagger. He barely suppressed the metallic taste in his throat as he looked at Li Geyue, who had been forced to kneel on the ground by him.
"Ge Yue, my original intention was to bring you here to apologize to Xiao Yu, but what have you been doing?" Shen Yun's voice was filled with barely concealed anger.
Li Geyue knelt on the ground, his arms supporting his body trembling slightly, cold sweat beading on his forehead and falling onto the ground in front of him.
"Master, I admit my mistake..." He took a deep breath and spoke with difficulty, "But Xiao Yu is also at fault, and he should apologize to Senior Brother as well."
Qi Fengyu was in so much pain that she wanted to cry, but upon hearing his words, a nameless anger rose within her.
Who does Li Geyue think he is? Ji Mofan himself hasn't even said anything yet, so what is he doing charging into battle?
Do they think that changing their attitude now will salvage their relationship?
What are you dreaming of? Just look at Ji Mo Fan's expression and you'll know he's not buying it.
Not wanting to be used as a spice in their relationship any longer, Qi Fengyu simply tilted her head, closed her eyes, and let herself faint.
Seeing his appearance, Shen Yun's resentment towards Li Geyue immediately intensified.
"You've hurt him like this, and you're still harping on these trivial matters?" He pointed to the still-swaying bed curtains. "Xiao Yu may have made mistakes, but is her transgression this serious?"
"I've been too lenient with you!" He flicked his sleeve, his gaze fixed on Li Geyue, but the last part of his sentence was directed at Ji Mofan, "Xiao Fan, you tell me, according to the sect's rules, how should he be punished for such behavior!"
"According to the rules of the Yun Cang Sword Sect, those who intentionally and seriously injure fellow disciples should go to the Cliff of Remembrance for half a month to reflect on their actions. If they do not repent, then the sect hall will be opened, and the soul lamp will be taken from the Peach and Plum Hall and sent to the Execution Platform."
Ji Mofan spoke these words without much emotion, but then changed the subject at the end, offering a word of advice, "Master, Junior Brother had his reasons for this incident. He was influenced by his inner demons, which led to his inappropriate words and actions. Besides, if something really happens to him, it will be difficult to explain to the Li family."
Shen Yun almost softened when he heard Ji Mofan say the first two sentences.
What is the Execution Platform? If Li Ge goes up there, will she be able to come down unscathed?
Moreover, if such a thing really stands between them, can he and Li Geyue continue their master-disciple relationship in the future?
His relationship with his eldest disciple, Ji Mofan, had already reached a freezing point. Now, if he were to fall out of favor with his youngest disciple, would he expect Ji Mofan to find someone qualified to become his last true disciple in a short period of time?
But as Ji Mo Fan finished speaking, his initial compassion gradually faded away.
...Yes, Li Geyue's behavior today was really too disobedient.
He allowed his inner demons to control his emotions, recklessly harming others. It's true the Li family stood behind him, but did the Yun Cang Sword Sect truly fear a mere collateral branch of the Li clan?
Given the current status of the Yuncang Sword Sect as the last of the five major sects, even if the main family members were standing here, they would not have the right to boss their disciples around and kill them at will.
He has spoiled Li Geyue far too much over the years.
Thinking of this, Shen Yun unconsciously glanced at Ji Mo Fan, who had been standing quietly to the side after saying those words.
They're all using the same teaching method, so why is Ji Mo Fan's teaching so effortless?
Leaving aside the time when he was so obedient that he seemed to have no self, even now that he often raises people's blood pressure, apart from making people uncomfortable, he hasn't done anything that truly violates principles.
In contrast, Li Geyue is getting more and more childish as he grows up, acting like a six-year-old rather than a six-year-old.
That's not right either. When Ji Mo Fan was that young, he never caused any trouble.
Shen Yun shook his head, pulling Ji Mofan's image out of his thoughts.
What's going on? We're supposed to be dealing with Qi Fengyu and Li Geyue right now, so why is he thinking about that traitorous disciple all the time?
Moreover, Qi Fengyu was someone he had watched grow up. Even when she was a little dumpling, she was still well-behaved and lovable. Why didn't he subconsciously think of Qi Fengyu just now?
"Punish him according to the law." Shen Yun made the final judgment. "He has always acted recklessly because he is a member of the Li family. He should be taught a lesson."
Li Ge lowered her head and clenched her hands resting on her knees.
I've caused my senior brother trouble again...
He was so reckless, yet his senior brother was still willing to plead with their master on his behalf in such a gentle and soft-spoken manner.
My heart is itchy, and this subtle sensation is sent through my bloodstream to every part of my body.
It felt warm, but also caused a nagging, unsettling discomfort.
"Yes, Master, I understand." He finally lowered his head.
I can't cause any more trouble for my senior brother.
He deserved to be punished; it was all his own doing, and it had nothing to do with his senior brother.
*
Yun Cang Sword Sect, Execution Platform.
This place is located on the very edge of the Yuncang Sword Sect, even more so than the Yiku Cliff.
A considerable number of people did come this time. The reason was simple: no one had made a grave mistake worthy of being executed at the Execution Platform for many years. The human nature to enjoy watching a spectacle is something that is difficult to eradicate no matter how pure and detached one is from desires.
The Yuncang Sword Sect's tradition does not prevent disciples from watching, since punishment serves not only as a reflection on the individual but also as a deterrent to others.
Laws are intended to stop evil.
"What happened?"
"I heard that Senior Brother Li inexplicably injured the Young Sect Master."
"Huh? Am I deaf? These words can be put together?"
"Senior Brother Li used to be so kind to the young sect leader."
"Who in our Sword Sect would want to harm the Young Sect Master? He is such a good person."
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