Chapter 117 Master Qingyu Forcibly Takes Ye Li Back to Lotus Sect
Pei Yunque was caught off guard. He looked at Ye Li and said, "If it hadn't been snatched away by that evil Taoist, it should still be with Jiang Li."
Master Qingyu's brows and eyes finally relaxed.
Ying'er's Marrow Cleansing Pill was taken away, making it impossible to rebuild her spiritual root through the pill. That's why he gave the order for the Lotus Sect members to go to Kuangshagang to capture spirit beasts.
However, with the collapse of Kuangshagang, some disciples were injured and others fell into a coma, so the matter had to be put on hold.
Although Ying'er kindly said that she didn't care whether or not someone had a spiritual root, how could she, as the direct disciple, convince everyone if they didn't have one?
Moreover, based solely on that birthmark, he couldn't allow her to be so ordinary.
Fortunately, we now have the Mirror of Return.
The Soul Return Mirror is an ancient artifact, which he had heard of before. With it, Ying'er would surely be able to rebuild her spiritual roots.
However, in front of outsiders, Master Qingyu did not ask Ye Li to hand it over immediately, but simply said, "I have other matters to attend to. The Crown Prince may proceed as he sees fit."
This is what a dismissal order means.
Pei Yunque was, after all, the Crown Prince, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant at being treated with such contempt.
He scrutinized Master Qingyu's aloof face, feeling suspicious. Wasn't it said that Master Qingyu was compassionate and kind, personally teaching his disciples and tirelessly instructing them, which was why he had such incredibly skilled disciples?
But right now, he felt that this Master Qingyu was very arrogant and not at all as kind as the rumors suggested.
He reluctantly said, "This junior will take his leave."
After saying that, he looked at Ye Li and awkwardly asked, "Are you coming down the mountain with me?"
She just saved him twice; he should repay her life-saving kindness.
Ye Li, also unwilling to face Qingyu Zhenren's face any longer, nodded.
The moment he moved, a cold, rebuking voice rang out from behind, "The division commander is still here. Where are you going?"
"Commander?"
Pei Yunque looked at Ye Li with some puzzlement. Wasn't she an outer disciple? Why did Master Qingyu say that?
Hearing Qingyu Zhenren's tone, Ye Li felt a surge of irritation, but she couldn't confront him directly at the moment. She endured it and said, "I came to Jiangjiawan to visit my relatives. My family is still waiting for me at the inn. Please forgive me for not being able to travel with Qingyu Zhenren."
Master Qingyu had also met Liu Niang, and even the news of Ye Li's presence at Baiyun Mountain was told to him by Liu Niang.
But Ye Li is not Jiang Li, so why would she take care of Jiang Li's family?
Could it be that she really wasn't possessed?
No, he trusted his own judgment.
He suspected that Ye Li's possession of another body had been exposed and she wanted to flee to avoid punishment, so naturally he couldn't let her leave.
So he said coldly, "Now that you have entered the Dao, you should abandon the secular world and quickly return to the sect with me, otherwise, you will be punished according to the sect's rules!"
However, before Ye Li could speak, Pei Yun Que couldn't hold back any longer, "Aren't we all born of parents to enter the Dao? Why should we abandon it?"
Master Qingyu's face instantly darkened. "What did you say?"
Ye Li could tell that Qingyu Zhenren was already angry, so she stopped Pei Yunque from speaking again.
She knew that Master Qingyu would not allow anyone to go against his decision, and that if the stalemate continued, it might implicate others.
So she took out the jade pendant that Pei Yunque had given her. "Your Highness, you said I saved your life, so I can use this to ask for your help. I need your help now. My mother, Liu Niang, is at the Jiangjiawan Inn. She was originally Jiang Gong's first wife, but Jiang Gong, in order to climb the social ladder, made her his concubine and tormented her for many years. I want to ask you to settle my mother in a safe place for me and tell her that I have been summoned back by the sect. I will visit her when I have time and not let her worry."
After hearing the whole story, Pei Yunque finally understood why Ye Li had treated the Jiang couple that way. He said indignantly, "Don't worry, even if you don't say anything, I will definitely not let such scum get away with it."
He didn't take the jade pendant, but pushed it to Ye Li, saying, "I am the Crown Prince of Yanyang. It is only natural that I must remove such a scourge among my people and restore justice to the world!"
Looking at Pei Yunque's arrogant and haughty demeanor, she realized that although Pei Yunque was a bit overbearing, he was still worthy of being called a crown prince.
She nodded. "Then I'll leave it to the Crown Prince."
Before parting, Pei Yunque looked at Qingyu Zhenren beside Ye Li and raised his voice slightly, "Although we Yan Yang people are just mortals, you are also a citizen of Yan Yang and my benefactor. No one should treat you lightly!"
Ye Li's eyes flickered slightly, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on her face. "Thank you, Your Highness. Farewell."
As the two parted, Master Qingyu kept scrutinizing Ye Li with a critical eye.
Why does she care so much about Jiang Li's parents and know so much about them?
Could it be that she really isn't Ye Li?
What was once a certainty now carries a hint of uncertainty.
As for the truth, we'll find out once we go back and try it.
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Tianmen Sect
Since Master Qingyu said he wanted to capture Ye Li, Wen Yao was restless.
It would take at least three to five days to travel to and from Jiangjiawan. As the days went by, Wen Yao couldn't help but go to Mo Hannian to discuss countermeasures.
As soon as I entered Ziyu Residence, I heard laughter coming from inside.
Pushing open the door, Su Ying'er was hiding behind Mo Hannian, giggling as she dodged the paintbrush that Lu Ziting was about to bring.
Lu Ziting already had two ink marks on his face, but he smiled and said, "I lost just now, so I asked you to draw it. Why won't you do it?"
It seemed like an accusation, but the tone was full of doting affection.
Su Ying'er poked her head out from behind Mo Hannian and replied coquettishly, "It's not that Ying'er won't allow it, it's that Ying'er's brother won't allow it."
After Su Ying'er "helped" Mo Hannian get rid of the Gu poison, the two became like siblings in real life.
Mo Hannian is no longer as gloomy as before, and his affection for Su Ying'er is even greater than that for Lu Ziting.
In just a few days, the three of them became as close as a family, often getting together to play and joke around.
Wen Yao stood at the door, watching the three of them playfully bickering, and listening to their heartfelt laughter. He was somewhat stunned.
Don't they know that Master went to look for Ah Li?
Aren't they worried about what punishment Ah Li will receive when she comes back?
Why can they still indulge in such revelry, completely disregarding Ah Li's life or death?
Su Ying'er was the first to notice Wen Yao. She didn't notice anything wrong with him, so she went over and took his arm. "Third Senior Brother, are you here to see your brother too? We're playing Pai Gow in the mortal realm right now. Why don't you join us?"
Wen Yao was pulled a few steps by her. His gaze swept over Lu Ziting and Mo Hannian, and annoyance flashed in his eyes. Ying'er was innocent and lively; it was understandable that she couldn't think that far ahead. But why were the two of them unmoved as well?
He couldn't help but ask, "Our master has been gone for three days. Why are you still in the mood to play cards?"
The lively atmosphere suddenly turned cold because of Wen Yao's words.
Mo Hannian gave a mocking smile, "Otherwise what? Should I be restless and anxious because of her?"
Unlike Mo Hannian, Lu Ziting's words were not barbed. He frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed.
"That's right. She knew we were all worried about her, but when she regained possession, she not only didn't tell us about it, but also used Jiang Li's identity to fool us, and even tricked you into stealing Ying'er's Marrow Cleansing Pill. Wasn't she just trying to make us bear the blame for murder?"
Not only that, but at Kuangshagang, she even refused to help him and forced him to go and save Ying'er alone.
His heart ached whenever he thought about it.
He could accept Jiang Li's actions as cowardice. But Ye Li's actions meant she no longer cared for him.
Why should he keep a woman in his heart if she doesn't have him in hers?
Even Lu Ziting himself didn't realize that his thought was less about being angry at Ye Li and more about her not caring about him.
Wen Yao never expected that less than half a month after returning from Kuangshagang, their attitude towards Ye Li would change so drastically.
He wanted to speak up for Ye Li, but when he thought of her coldness towards him, he opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.
Seeing this scene, Su Ying'er looked smug.
Even if Ye Li is alive and manages to possess Ye Li, so what? She still has no place in the Lotus Sect!
Everything in Kuangshagang has vanished into thin air. Could Ye Li possibly pry open her eyes and see her memories?
Thinking of this, she sweetly took Wen Yao's arm, "Third Senior Brother, you've misunderstood us. I brought the tokens because I saw that you were worried about Senior Sister. Ying'er knows that you are worried about Senior Sister. Do whatever you want. As for your feelings, leave them to Ying'er."
Upon hearing these words, Wen Yao slowly turned to look at Ying'er. Seeing her earnest and concerned gaze, his anger and doubt instantly melted away.
“Ying’er…”
Before he could finish speaking, a disciple rushed in to report.
"Master Qingyu has returned, and he brought Junior Sister Jiang Li with him."
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