Chapter 42 042 The So-Called Case of Killing One's Wife to Prove Dao
Jiang Bin was formerly just a servant of the Jiang family. Although he was given the name Jiang, he was not of Jiang blood.
Later, because of his cleverness, he followed Tanlang and thus his status improved.
Because it lacked foundation and prior accumulation, Jiang Bin's Glazed Pavilion in the second level of heaven was only established ten years ago.
If the Heart Tree of the Glazed Pavilion were destroyed, the eulogy would be: Glazed Pavilion died at the age of ten.
Ten years ago, the Liuli Pavilion had only about three thousand people.
It's nothing short of a miracle that the Liuli Pavilion has expanded to such a scale in just ten years.
In his pursuit of development, Jiang Bin resorted to any means necessary.
However, the increase of more than 10,000 disciples cannot all be attributed to the annihilation of the population gathered by other sects.
If that were to happen, Jiang Bin would have to wipe out seven or eight sects in the next ten years.
He's not like Young Master Mu; he doesn't have the ability to be so warlike.
The main reason is that beast tides frequently occur in the southwest area of the second heaven, which greatly disturbs several surrounding sects.
In just ten years, the size of four or five sects in the southwest of the second layer of heaven has shrunk by half.
Unfortunately, the location of the Glazed Pavilion was excellent. Although it was located in the southwest, it was not affected by the beast tide, making it convenient to take in the disciples who had escaped the beast tide.
The timing was right, so Shen Zhiwei summoned Li Yao and Yin Wujiu to discuss the matter, and started speculating about conspiracy theories: "Did the more than 10,000 disciples that Liuli Pavilion has taken in over the past ten years really just pick up the scraps from other sects? Do you think those beast tides have anything to do with Jiang Bin?"
Li Yao was startled: "Does what you mean by that, Sect Leader? Could it be that the beast tide was deliberately created by Jiang Bin?!"
The more she thought about it, the more absurd it seemed, and the more horrified she became. Jiang Bin was ruthless in his pursuit of development, even at the cost of causing widespread suffering in the southwest region in order to expand his sect. Those sect disciples were displaced and became stepping stones for the growth of his Liuli Pavilion?
Yin Wujiu frowned and said in a deep voice, "Calm down. This matter is of utmost importance. There is no concrete evidence yet. However, the location of the Glazed Pavilion is too suspicious. Every time a beast tide breaks out, it bypasses it, and it just so happens to absorb the scattered disciples. It is indeed suspicious. Moreover, since Jiang Bin started operating the sect on the second floor, beast tides have occurred frequently over the past ten years, even more frequently than before. In short, it is very suspicious."
Shen Zhiwei raised her hand to stop Li Yao from speaking, her eyes darkening slightly before she smiled gently: "Although there is no concrete evidence, it doesn't mean we can't bring this matter to light. A Yao, immediately arrange for people to quietly spread the speculation that Jiang Bin may have artificially created a beast tide to absorb disciples among the various sects in the second level of heaven."
This was something Li Yao was very familiar with. Back in the first level of heaven, when Shen Zhiwei and Nan Yulou had a falling out, everyone spread rumors and created a stir.
Shen Zhiwei: "Besides this, the Bixia Sect must also prepare to guard against the beast tide."
"Order the Pill Hall to suspend the sale of all refined pills and store them in the warehouse. In the warehouse, expedite the inventory of medicinal herbs, talismans, magic tools, and other supplies. Wujiu, make the arrangements so that all disciples currently on missions are suspended and they must be recalled within three days. No disciple may be sent out without my order."
Li Yao was taken aback, after all, the Bixia Sect was not located in the southwest, which was usually a peaceful and auspicious place.
But thinking about it, it's quite normal.
If Jiang Bin could truly control the beast tide, he might not limit it to just one corner of the southwest.
In the past, even in the first heaven, making a living was difficult; nothing was easy. Large-scale beast tides have not returned, but smaller beast tides have broken out intermittently.
Shen Zhiwei organized everyone to provide disaster relief, set up rescue teams, and settle the injured.
Business is tough at times like this, but we still have to work together to get by.
The Bixia Sect was also very skilled at organizing these tasks.
Of course, the storms have passed, and Li Yao also believes that the Bixia Sect's ship can continue to sail steadily.
Shen Zhiwei's expression remained unchanged, but Yin Wujiu looked at her quietly, seemingly with some concern.
After giving Li Yao her instructions, Shen Zhiwei returned to the Bamboo House, a place that Yin Wujiu had personally built for her. It was quiet, elegant, and like a paradise on earth.
Inside the room, Yin Wujiu asked gently, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Shen Zhiwei was certain that a beast tide would arrive, and he had Li Yao do those preparatory work. Such a judgment was certainly based on evidence.
Shen Zhiwei also hummed in agreement.
Yin Wujiu wrapped his arms around Shen Zhiwei from behind and skillfully unbuttoned her clothes.
After removing her outer garment, the hideous wounds on Shen Zhiwei's back were faintly visible through the thin gauze.
When touched, it was scalding hot.
That year, Shen Zhiwei was pregnant with Xiao Chan when they encountered a beast tide. Her husband activated Shen Zhiwei's body and used his pregnant wife as a shield to block a blow for the female cultivator from the upper realm.
The demon beast judged Shen Zhiwei as food, but it missed that one bite and didn't actually devour her.
Therefore, when the demon beast gets close to Shen Zhiwei, her wounds will burn.
Shen Zhiwei was carefree and not very afraid; instead, she used it as a monster detector.
Yin Wujiu's fingers trembled slightly.
His fingers hovered in mid-air, hesitated for a moment, and then placed them on Shen Zhiwei's shoulder.
Yin Wujiu removed the last layer of gauze from Shen Zhiwei's body.
He had been Shen Zhiwei's lover for some years, so Shen Zhiwei wouldn't feel embarrassed.
However, the timing isn't quite right right now, and Shen Zhiwei doesn't want to take that risk.
The man was certainly not happy to be rejected in this way, so Shen Zhiwei deliberately softened her tone: "Wujiu, didn't I say that I have to practice my skills recently and it is not convenient for me to be intimate with you?"
Yin Wujiu: "It's alright, I just wanted to kiss your wounds."
Then Shen Zhiwei felt an itch on her back, and Yin Wujiu kissed the hideous wound on her back with gentle, careful, and tender touch, as if it were a precious treasure.
Although extremely passionate and eager, they were also very careful and devout, and did not overstep their bounds.
Shen Zhiwei's cheeks flushed, and suddenly she felt a slight pang of sadness in her heart.
She's a very down-to-earth person, and rarely has feelings like that.
The original owner of this body suffered such humiliation and torment, her soul scattered amidst extreme pain and resentment. Shen Zhiwei must have some sense of responsibility; she must avenge this injustice.
The game was already in progress, and Yin Wujiu's gentleness made her feel a little more at ease.
She figured Jiang Bin probably wasn't having a good time right now.
Just as Shen Zhiwei had guessed, Jiang Bin also felt a lump in his throat and was not very happy.
First, Mei Wei was detained at the execution platform, and it is unknown what she said.
After that, the whole region was abuzz with rumors that Jiang Bin had manipulated the beast tide and profited from it.
Regardless of whether these rumors are true or not, there is no evidence to support them. Jiang Bin is very efficient in his actions; even if he did something wrong, he would leave no trace.
However, such baseless rumors spread like wildfire throughout the region, reaching everywhere.
It can only be said that Shen Zhiwei was indeed vicious.
The popularity of a rumor has little to do with its veracity; the key is whether it resonates with people's psychology.
In just ten years, Liuli Pavilion became the second largest sect in the second heaven.
Of course, with Shen Zhiwei's help, after destroying the First Pure Heart Sect, the Glazed Pavilion will become the largest sect.
His rapid rise to power has drawn much resentment, with many secretly envious. Furthermore, Jiang Bin is domineering and can be quite ruthless in some ways. When Yaoguang Sect was targeted, no other sect came to its aid, which certainly displeased everyone.
In this way, these rumors also resonate with the psychological needs of cultivators at the second level of heaven.
Jiang Bin's facial muscles twitched slightly, and his eyes held a sinister glint.
He was even more restless thinking about Shen Zhiwei's thoughtful gesture of playing with the jade pendant.
His first pot of gold came from seducing his wife.
Qi Luan is innocent, dignified, and delicate.
Compared to that Celestial Maiden, Qi Luan wasn't very clever.
Two people can't coexist in one nest. The Heavenly Pivot Fairy is two-faced, and is actually quite cunning.
But Qi Luan is much simpler and easier to fool.
Elder Qi only had one daughter, but unfortunately, he still harbored worldly desires and valued family ties very much, showing great affection for his only daughter.
There are all sorts of cultivators in the Four Realms: some are obsessed with swords and have a mysterious obsession, some are single-mindedly cultivating the Path of Ruthlessness, and of course, there are also those who value family ties.
There is no single, unified mindset in spiritual practice.
Because of his love for his daughter, he inevitably raised her to be dull and stupid.
Moreover, if Jiang Bin truly has feelings for someone, he can be tender and affectionate, both sweet and sassy.
Qi Luan quickly fell for him.
But Elder Qi certainly couldn't allow it; the old father could see right through Jiang Bin's true nature at a glance.
Moreover, men are the best judges of men's tea, and Elder Qi of the Tianchi Sect is no saint either.
Qi Shu immediately saw through Jiang Bin's wickedness and would never allow her daughter to be with him.
To persuade his daughter to stay, Elder Qi didn't hold back and brought up Jiang Bin's past.
Jiang Bin used to be nothing more than a smelly little beggar.
My daughter has a cleanliness obsession; how could she tolerate such a husband?
But in fact, Qi Luan already knew about Jiang Bin's background and past. At that time, Jiang Bin washed himself clean, dressed neatly, and with a handsome appearance, he stood in front of Qi Luan with red eyes, reminiscing about the past.
"I used to be nothing more than a beggar, starving in the winter, even fighting with dogs for food—"
"I never knew what warmth was in my life."
When Qi Luan recalled that Jiang Bin was very clean, she would never have imagined how dirty and smelly Jiang Bin was when he was a beggar.
All she saw was a ruthless man who betrayed his master, behaving like a puppy begging for salvation in front of her.
She was simple-minded and reserved, and even though she knew all of Jiang Bin's unpleasant past, she couldn't help but try to comfort him.
Jiang Bin will definitely change for her sake.
No matter how much evidence Elder Qi presented, Qi Luan remained unmoved.
Qi Luan has already entered a state of confusion and is absolutely unable to regain her senses.
However, Qi Luan passed away only two years after their marriage.
Jiang Bin opened the umbrella, revealing a beautiful, vibrant rose on it.
Just like Qi Luan when she was alive, so beautiful and delicate.
No one knew about this triumphant event.
That's how it should have been.
However, during their first meeting, Shen Zhiwei casually mentioned that she had heard Jiang Bin had a beautiful umbrella.
What does she know?
Jiang Bin's forehead veins trembled.
Thinking of Shen Zhiwei's subtle actions of playing with the jade pendant while pondering, Jiang Bin felt a chill run down his spine.
Could it really be an evil spirit demanding repayment of a debt?
A sinister look appeared on Jiang Bin's face. He was usually so violent, but now that he was threatened, he revealed a ferocious nature like a beast.
What's there to be afraid of? He won't allow anyone to ruin such a good life.
Shen Zhiwei is ungrateful and self-righteous; she's nothing more than a pretty face.
At this moment, Jiang Cui arrived in a hurry, looking troubled.
“Brother, Qi Luan used to have a maid named Qing Zhi, but she has now joined the Bixia Sect.”
Jiang Cui felt that this matter was quite important.
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