Chapter 38 038 You said that Sect Leader Shen is incredibly lucky...
Jiang Bin is a thoughtful person, and it's a basic tactic for him to send spies all over the second level of heaven.
Jiang Bin quickly received the news of the destruction of the Suxin Sect, which is why he was pacing back and forth in a hurry.
Jiang Cui comforted him, "Young Master Mu lost his temper for some reason and destroyed the Su Xin Sect. It was just an accident, nothing surprising. We didn't provoke Young Master Mu, so what are we afraid of?"
Jiang Cui spoke her mind, but Jiang Bin's face was ashen, as if he hadn't listened, and his expression was also not good.
Jiang Cui comforted him, "Young Master Mu's actions weren't without reason. It's said that the other party obtained a wisp of Young Master Mu's soul and actually refined it into a 'divine artifact,' which is Lin Xue'an's handsome son, Ling Bing, who can't speak. He must be crazy to do something like that. Doesn't he value his life?"
"Now that his sect has been slaughtered, it's all because he didn't know his place, and he deserves it."
Jiang Bin suddenly let out a cold snort.
In his view, wasn't Jiang Cui's constant blaming of Lin Xue'an a sign of her unease? By harshly criticizing Lin Xue'an, she managed to distance herself from Lin Xue'an, thus preventing An Shun from suffering the same fate as Lin Xue'an.
Jiang Bin sneered: "What am I afraid of? I'm overjoyed. The Netherworld Envoy was ordered to suppress them. Several thousand disciples of the Suxin Sect were killed, but there are still over ten thousand left. The Yunque Heavenly Palace would never accept these ten thousand disciples. If they were to accept them, it would be an honor for them. So these ten thousand disciples can only seek refuge with other sects. My Liuli Pavilion is the second largest sect in the second heaven. As the saying goes, water flows uphill, so we will have more disciples for no reason."
Although Jiang Bin's expression was full of sarcasm, what he said was true.
After the disciples of the Suxin Sect were wiped out, a few Suxin Sect elders with some cultivation still had delusions and actually stepped forward to kneel and beg the Envoy of the Underworld to take them in.
Lin Lanyou naturally refused, explaining earnestly that their mission was merely a campaign and they had no intention of plundering people. She stated that if they wished to serve Young Master Mu at the Cloud Palace, they could participate in a sect selection examination every three years; there was no reason for them to be recruited arbitrarily outside of such examinations.
To put it bluntly, the Cloud Palace has strict requirements, and not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can sneak in.
With the Su Xin Sect destroyed, Jiang Bin naturally felt no sense of shared sorrow or sympathy. Frankly, this situation actually benefited the remaining twenty-two sects in the Second Heaven. Since the Yun Que Heavenly Palace wouldn't accept those disciples, the other sects could take the opportunity to expand their own scale.
But Jiang Bin couldn't help but recall what Shen Zhiwei had said.
She spoke with absolute certainty about taking revenge, repeatedly saying that within three days, she would make the Su Xin Sect pay the price.
At that time, Jiang Bin thought Shen Zhiwei was exaggerating, and even Ling Qingshu, who was on good terms with Shen Zhiwei, did not quite believe it.
In less than a day, Suxinmen had become a thing of the past.
Thinking of Shen Zhiwei's calm and composed appearance, Jiang Bin felt a chill suddenly rise in his heart.
When Shen Zhiwei spoke those words earnestly, the red stone on her hairpin was as red as blood, which further accentuated the beauty of her face.
Shen Zhiwei seemed to be just telling jokes, not taking them seriously.
Now, however, his words have come true.
If we're talking about explanations, there seem to be some. Shen Zhiwei and Xie Qingyu have a close relationship, exchanging playful banter. Xie Qingyu might not genuinely offer support, but it's not surprising that she might share some inside information with Shen Zhiwei when she's in a good mood.
Having learned some information, Shen pretended to be profound and acted mysteriously in front of others to intimidate them.
Shen Zhiwei is a master of drama; these things are not impossible.
However, perhaps it was a gut feeling, he felt uneasy.
What did Shen Zhiwei mean by that action?
He served Tanlang for several years. Tanlang was capricious, scheming, and cunning, and was not an easy master to serve.
The other party seemed to see through Jiang Bin's despicable nature at a glance, but the master was enjoying himself, probably indulging in the sense of accomplishment of subduing the venomous snake.
Having served Tanlang for several years, he also knew a little about Tanlang's little tricks.
Whenever Tanlang (贪狼) is scheming or plotting something, he will unconsciously examine and play with his jade pendant.
Jiang Bin was mesmerized. That day, Tanlang was in a rare good mood and explained it to Jiang Bin.
“My master has this little habit that I find amusing, so I unconsciously learned it.”
It was just a small matter, but it stung a little.
Tian Shu also has a jade pendant, carved from red jade in the shape of a small fish.
Fairy Tian Shu is not as honest as she appears; she has a touch of cunning.
As she plotted her mischievous scheme, she couldn't help but gently twirl the small jade red fish between her fingers.
Jiang Bin didn't want to think that these two senior and junior siblings were a couple. They secretly imitated each other's actions and habits, thinking that Tian Shu was just imitating the immortal venerable Jiang Ling back then.
If one person idolizes another too much, they will subconsciously imitate them, such as wearing the same clothes, the same hair accessories, or even learning the same little habits.
This is definitely not because the senior and junior students are a couple.
If Tanlang says no, and Tianshu also says no, then those two are not the correct ones.
But Jiang Bin, the servant, secretly felt resentful and was very unhappy.
After that, they became bitter enemies. By then, Tanlang had already lost all his reputation and was hated by the whole world.
Only Tian Shu believed in him.
She said, "My senior brother is certainly not a good person. I have nothing to say about him betraying the Four Realms and joining the demons, nor will I say that he would definitely not. But if you say that he harmed our master and then ate his flesh and blood, that is absolutely impossible."
"Jiang Bin, I want you to tell the truth. Who is behind this? Speak freely."
Tian Shu's expression was extremely distressed and disheveled.
Jiang Bin, however, remained calm and composed, only slowly saying, "Fairy Tian Shu and Tan Lang are very close, their relationship is extraordinary, so naturally she would protect them in this way."
His statement was somewhat deliberately misleading.
The two senior and junior siblings had a good relationship, and everyone assumed they were a couple, which naturally diminished the credibility of Tian Shu's words.
But in Jiang Bin's opinion, it can't be considered a miscarriage of justice.
Even though they weren't lovers, their relationship was quite ambiguous; they acted like family, even mimicking each other's little gestures.
His words seemed to have angered Tian Shu. The female cultivator seemed about to say something, but she swallowed her words back before she could finish.
She only saw Jiang Bin and slowly said, "I only hope I won't regret saying these words today."
That statement then carries a hint of coercion.
Jiang Bin didn't think so. He believed that Jiang Ling was dead and that Jiang Xianzun's two disciples were also doomed. He thought that anything he said would be nothing but empty threats and would have no power to deter others.
According to Jiang Bin, Fairy Tian Shu is beautiful, and she should be entangled with Young Master Mu Hen Hai Qing Tian next. Where would she have the energy to do anything else?
But when he inadvertently caught a glimpse of Tian Shu's eyes that day, he couldn't help but shiver.
That look was etched into Jiang Bin's mind for a long time; he could not forget it.
Now, Jiang Bin could hear his heart pounding wildly.
Perhaps it's just a coincidence.
He thought of Shen Zhiwei, whose beauty was rather vulgar, quite different from the Tian Shu he remembered. It was actually plausible to say that Shen Zhiwei just happened to have this little habit.
But for some reason, he had a bad feeling.
Jiang Bin sensed something was wrong, and Jiang Cui added fuel to the fire: "You know, that Sect Leader Shen is incredibly lucky. He just advanced in his cultivation level and is already enjoying the benefits."
Shen Zhiwei did nothing, but with the Yaoguang Sect and Suxin Sect being destroyed one after another, the disciples who were originally formally employed by the sects have now become independent cultivators and will definitely have to find another sect to join.
Shen Zhiwei effortlessly recruited a wave of disciples and expanded the sect's scale.
Jiang Cui just thought Shen Zhiwei was lucky. Her imagination wasn't rich enough, and she didn't think that Shen Zhiwei could command Mu Wuxian.
But Jiang Bin, who had a guilty conscience, couldn't help but break down.
His suspicions grew stronger.
Jiang Bin suddenly clenched his fingers tightly; no matter what, he still had an ace up his sleeve.
This secret was unknown even to his own sister, let alone anyone else. Once it was revealed, it would surely protect him.
He then realized he was being paranoid; Shen Zhiwei was nothing more than someone he was thinking of using his ultimate weapon against.
They acted as if they were genuinely startled by Shen Zhiwei.
What's wrong with me?
The second layer of heaven was a time of great turmoil, and more and more news reached Xie Qingyu's desk.
Xie Qingyu also received news of the destruction of the Suxin Sect.
To be precise, the news of the destruction of the Suxin Sect had already reached Xie Qingyu.
Xie Qingyu did not go to save her.
Mu Wuxian would not lie. If he said that Xie Qingyu used his soul to refine the "artifact", then there must be such a thing.
The people of all realms know that his boundless admiration is a testament to his genuine and unpretentious nature.
There's no point in trying to save them that way.
Xie Qingyu suddenly closed her eyes.
Many people knew that he intended to help the Suxin Sect advance to the third level of cultivation.
This would damage Xie Qingyu's reputation.
If Mu Wuxian were to act with propriety, he would inform Xie Qingyu upon receiving the news. Then, Xie Qingyu would politely find a pretext to deal with Lin Xue'an.
He couldn't possibly offend Mu Wuxian for Lin Xue'an's sake.
Prioritizing the overall situation, and knowing that many disciples have signed life contracts with Lin Xue'an, he will use his methods to make Lin Xue'an break the life contracts and minimize the impact.
This process is something that any bigwig should understand.
But Mu Wuxian ignored all the twists and turns and simply got things done.
As a result, people discussed Xie Qingyu's intention to support Lin Xuean, saying that Xie, the sect leader, had made a mistake and that it would damage Xie Qingyu's reputation.
Mu Wuxian gained an even stronger reputation for being bloodthirsty and murderous.
As a result, neither of them fared well.
Xie Qingyu smiled slightly, a silent smile playing on her lips.
Yes, the true-hearted Young Master Mu is willful and reckless, completely disregarding all of this.
At this moment, a maid came to report that the young man from the Lin family was requesting an audience with Xie Qingyu.
Xie Qingyu naturally knew which one it was.
Ling Xiaoshuang is ten years old this year and is the younger sister of Ling Bingchen, the master of the execution platform.
The Xie and Rong families both have influence in Tianyuan Prefecture, and Xie Qingyu often comes to Tianyuan Prefecture to inspect the area.
Ling Xiaoshuang is ten years old this year. She is in the same class as Shen Xiaochun. She is shy and has a dislike for school at a young age.
But my family definitely won't allow it.
Ling Bingchen is the master of the execution platform, but he is a half-hearted person and his health is not very good.
Although the Ling family has many members, there are only a few with exceptional talent. It's not that Ling Bingchen, the elder brother, is biased, but rather that Ling Xiaoshuang's talent is truly outstanding and rare.
Ling Xiaoshuang wanted to skip class and didn't want to go to school, but Ling Bingchen forced her to comply and refused to allow it.
After their parents passed away, the brother and sister struggled to raise each other.
Ling Xiaoshuang was not good with words, so she wanted to find outside help.
Before long, the young female cultivator who had no interest in studying was brought up.
Ling Xiaoshuang looked weak, spoke softly and gently.
As a ten-year-old girl, she looked rather thin and timid, and was very introverted.
However, Ling Xiaoshuang is a stubborn person and quite good at arguing with her family.
She whispered, "Uncle Xie, could you please try to persuade my brother for me?"
Xie Qingyu asked gently, "Xiaoshuang, has someone in Tianyuan Prefecture bullied you? Why are you unwilling to cultivate in Tianyuan Prefecture?"
Ling Xiaoshuang seemed to want to say something, but then suddenly shook her head and didn't say anything in the end.
She lowered her head and remained silent.
Xie Qingyu didn't want to offend Ling Bingchen. He already regarded Mu Wuxian as a potential enemy, so the head of the execution platform was naturally someone Xie Qingyu wanted to win over.
He advised, "Your elder brother is not in good health, so naturally he hopes you will become successful as soon as possible. In this way, even if he can't hold on, you can still support the Ling family."
Xie Qingyu seemed to respect children very much, and he explained things to a ten-year-old girl earnestly.
However, Ling Xiaoshuang's hand trembled, and she suddenly took out a medicine bottle from her bosom and fed herself a pill.
Ling Xiaoshuang is sick.
Yuan Yuantian's medical skills were examined by Ling Xiaoshuang, and he said that Ling Xiaoshuang's illness was not physical, but psychological.
When she gets anxious, Ling Xiaoshuang becomes so terrified that she feels like she can't breathe.
Not long after enrolling, Ling Xiaoshuang had already taken several days off.
Every time she took a vacation, Ling Xiaoshuang seemed unwilling to return, and Ling Bingchen would coldly escort his sister back to Tianyuan Mansion.
Xie Qingyu's eyes also showed a hint of pity: "Your illness requires you to open your heart and take good care of yourself. You have to face it eventually."
“If your brother is healthy, it’s fine for you to stay home and cultivate. But Xiaoshuang, as the head of the family in the future, you will eventually have to learn how to interact with people.”
After taking the medicine, Ling Xiaoshuang's hands stopped trembling so badly, but her face was still pale, and she was now nervously pursing her lips.
Xie Qingyu asked with concern, "How are you getting along with your classmates at Tianyuan Prefecture?"
Ling Xiaoshuang said softly, "It's alright."
But actually, because she was always sick, she never participated in any activities, and because she was rather introverted, she didn't have any particularly good friends.
She didn't think she was capable of running the household.
Ling Xiaoshuang felt a dull, oppressive feeling in her heart.
Uncle Xie wouldn't allow her to drop out of Tianyuan Academy. She guessed it, but she had no other choice.
Xie Qingyu was always tolerant and patient with her: "Back then, during the war against the demons, I was also saved by your parents, and I have always remembered the kindness of the Ling family. In any case, I must take good care of you for your parents. If you lack anything in Tianyuan Prefecture, or suffer any grievances, you may tell me."
Ling Xiaoshuang hummed in agreement.
However, she was an honest girl, and her family had strict rules, so she never said anything to Xie Qingyu.
Xie Qingyu: "You have a daughter named Ling Jingjing from a branch of your family, and she's quite talented. If she's well-behaved, she could be a good assistant to you. The Ling family has always had a very upright family tradition, and there's never been a case of a powerful branch overpowering the head. However, Xiaoshuang, you are a direct descendant of the Ling family, and you have good talent, so you should naturally be a role model for the younger generation. You won't be inferior to anyone, will you?"
Xie Qingyu's words seemed like kind words, but if a suspicious person heard them, they might not be able to help but overthink.
Ling Jingjing was born into a collateral branch of the family, but now she has a huge following and countless admirers.
However, Ling Xiaoshuang is rather dull and lacks imagination; to put it bluntly, she is rather insensitive.
When those words reached Ling Xiaoshuang's ears, they were nothing more than the usual way of comparing and belittling other people's children.
She stood there blankly for a moment, then, after Xie Qingyu finished speaking, said fluently, "Xiao Shuang understands."
From childhood, she received countless instructions and expectations from her elders, which Ling Xiaoshuang handled with ease.
Xie Qingyu's expression was rather strange, as if she had been trying to wink at a blind man. She sighed repeatedly, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.
He was somewhat exasperated: "You child, you're so simple-minded and naive. You don't understand many things, and I don't know when you'll ever get it. Fine, go and think carefully about what I'm saying."
Ling Xiaoshuang's lips moved, preparing to plead with Xie Qingyu again. However, knowing that Xie Qingyu wouldn't easily change his mind, she had no choice but to give up.
After seeing the little girl off, Xie Qingyu's gaze shifted.
He spread out a piece of snow-white silk and wrote on it.
I wrote the character "凌".
In the past, there was only one major immortal clan in Yuan Yuan Tian, namely the Ling clan.
The former patriarch of the Ling clan was once the Supreme Being of the Primordial Heaven, and for a time, the Ling clan was unparalleled in its prestige.
However, nothing lasts forever. The Jiang family produced Jiang Ling, and the Ling family was defeated by her. Jiang Ling did not take their lives, but only crippled their martial arts.
Despite this, the head of the Ling family could not bear such a drastic change and soon died in depression.
Xie Qingyu wrote the character "Jiang" again.
The Jiang family is at the height of its power, while the Ling family has been relegated to a secondary position.
Even a centipede with a hundred legs will not fall down when it dies. At that time, although the Ling family was no longer as glorious as before, they were barely managing to survive.
Jiang Ling has a gentle nature, and with the Xie, Mu, and Rong families moving in, Yuan Yuan Tian has become quite lively.
At this moment, five characters were written on the white silk: Jiang, Xie, Mu, Rong, Ling, and Rong.
Xie Qingyu took another brush, dipped it in cinnabar, crossed out the characters "Jiang" and "Mu", and then wrote down the name of Yunque Heavenly Palace.
Ten years ago, the Jiang and Mu families were both slaughtered in that upheaval.
The Mu family produced a Mu Wuxian, who, with the help of his ancestor, the Great Evolution Immortal Venerable, founded the Cloud Palace.
From then on, the remaining Xie, Rong, and Ling of Yuanyuan Heaven were all subdued by the Yunque Heavenly Palace.
Ling Xiaoshuang has an older brother and an older sister. Both her brother and sister are physically disabled, so they place all their hopes on their healthy and talented sister.
As far as Xie Qingyu was concerned, the Ling family did need to be won over, but at most they could only survive, and they absolutely could not produce another powerful family head.
Just as Xie Qingyu said, the deceased Ling couple had been kind to him, so he had no intention of putting Ling Xiaoshuang's life in danger.
Destroying her Dao heart would be fine, but out of consideration for our relationship, I should spare her life.
He thought of Shen Zhiwei again, and the image of the beautiful yet vulgar Sect Leader Shen surfaced in his mind.
Xie Qingyu also made a rough guess that Shen Zhiwei was probably also trying to curry favor with the Ling family. Currently, Shen Zhiwei was in the second level of the Heavenly Realm, getting along very well with a branch of the Ling family. Shen Zhiwei and Ling Qingshu had a good personal relationship; the Ling family had recently produced the prodigy Ling Jingjing, and Ling Qingshu was the prodigy's mother.
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