Chapter 17-017 Releasing the Melon, Public Execution~
Shen Zhiwei's expression was slightly cold, as if she was awkward and unwilling.
Although Shen Zhiwei seemed unwilling, she probably knew that the die was cast, so she did not object.
Today, the Bixia Sect will receive points whether they want to or not.
Shen Zhiwei's expression darkened slightly. He conjured a bell with his fingertips and shook it gently. The cultivators in the alchemy room in the mountainside stopped what they were doing and gathered around.
Nan Yulou felt slightly uneasy and suddenly realized that she had made a mistake, thinking that she should not have come to the alchemy room to discuss matters.
The place was messy, hot, and not clean. Nan Yulou rarely came here, and he felt a subtle unease.
He listened as Shen Zhiwei said, "Elder Nan is the son of the Sect Master of Tianchi Sect, as everyone knows. It's only natural that the Sect Master wants to see his own son again. Elder Nan wishes to return to the Third Heaven to fulfill his filial duties, therefore—"
"I want to assign them."
Shen Zhiwei's tone was fine, but it still sounded somewhat sarcastic.
These words also implied that Nan Yulou was not good.
Nan Yulou guessed that Shen Zhiwei probably still wanted to use her moral reputation to suppress him, but it was all in vain.
Tian Xiyu: "What does the sect leader mean by this? Elder Nan is kind-hearted and willing to yield in every way. Even if there is a division, he does not want to seize the sect leader's Bixia Sect property. He just wants to get some other things."
His words were veiled in barbs, carrying a subtle threat.
Nan Yulou was very pleased, thinking to herself that Tian Xiyu was indeed the most clever.
Tian Qi is incredibly charming and shrewd; everyone on both sides is extremely satisfied with her.
Shen Zhiwei, however, feigned anger and seized the opportunity to lash out: "So this is what you've been planning? Xiao Chan has just entered Tianyuan Mansion. According to Tianyuan Mansion's rules, if a sect that aspires to perform tasks during the enrollment period goes bankrupt, their task points will not be recognized."
"Even for Xiao Chan's sake, I must protect the Bixia Sect and not take away any of its land. Otherwise, if the sect's territory is insufficient, its operating license will be revoked."
"Are you saying this because you're certain that I'll have to back down elsewhere for Xiao Chan's sake?"
That was what Tian Xiyu meant, but Nan Yulou didn't expect Shen Zhiwei to say it so bluntly.
Such accusations show absolutely no mercy.
The Bixia Sect cultivators present were gathered together by Shen Zhiwei to watch. After Shen Zhiwei said this, the expressions of the people present were different, but most of them felt that Nan Yulou was too ruthless!
Nan Yulou is truly heartless towards Xiao Chan, such a tiny and adorable child, and towards this genius who was so hard to come by at the foot of Mount Sumeru.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Nan Yulou was inevitably quite embarrassed.
After all, although Nan Yulou found a substitute for the mouth, when it came to actually distributing the tasks, it was impossible not to offend people when it came to matters involving vested interests.
Nan Yulou, however, was quite resilient; he didn't fall for moral blackmail.
However, Nan Yulou doesn't accept Shi Miaoxue's offer. Accepting moral blackmail shows that this person has morals. Moreover, Shen Zhiwei's performance in this play was originally intended for Shi Miaoxue's benefit.
Shi Miaoxue looked at Nan Yulou in disbelief, her face filled with incredulity.
She probably never imagined that Nan Yulou could be so ruthless.
She and Nan Yulou had been members of the Bixia Sect for several years, and she had practically watched Shen Xiaochan grow up. How could Nan Yulou be so heartless?
Xiao Chan's journey to Tianyuan Mansion was incredibly difficult; does Nan Yulou not know this?
This requires not only good talent, but also adherence to all the strange and unusual rules of Tianyuan Prefecture.
Nan Yulou might think it's none of his business, but Shi Miaoxue would think Nan Yulou is really too cold-hearted!
Although her mother had passed away many years ago, Shi Miaoxue still remembered her mother's teachings.
My mother said that when judging a man, you should not only look at how he treats you, but also how he treats others. You should see clearly how he treats the weak or his servants.
A person's true nature is revealed when they treat the weak and vulnerable, regardless of gender.
Shen Xiaochun's face now clearly shows her weakness!
Shi Miaoxue suddenly flung Nan Yulou's hand away.
Nan Yulou didn't blame Shi Miaoxue; he blamed Shen Zhiwei. Shen Zhiwei was too shameless, even using her daughter as a pretext.
Of course, he complained about Shen Zhiwei, and Shen Zhiwei also wanted to complain about Nan Yulou, who was willing to sell himself in order to secure resources!
At this moment, Shi Miaoxue felt a bitter taste in her heart, as if she had eaten a bitter fruit.
She felt that she was worthless.
She should have broken off all ties with Nan Yulou long ago!
She was reluctant to leave.
Even at this point, Shi Miaoxue still couldn't bear to part with it.
Because Nan Yulou remained so gentle and polite, her eyes reddened, and she hesitated to speak.
It seems that Shi Miaoxue has always insisted on not being together.
So she's incredibly despicable!
Shi Miaoxue took a deep breath; she was determined to unleash her ultimate weapon.
She wants to see that letter!
Look at the second letter of denunciation!
Shi Miaoxue conjured a jade slip, preparing to read it with her divine sense.
Li Yao was extremely excited when she saw it; it turned out that Shi Miaoxue hadn't even read the letter she had written yet.
At that time, Li Yao also used some tricks. Once she touched the text with her spiritual sense, she would read it aloud.
Li Yao also offered a special service: a loud reading function. She was very thoughtful, thinking that a surround sound function would create a more atmospheric experience and stimulate Shi Miaoxue even more.
Shi Miaoxue poured her divine sense into the jade slip, which flew through the air, and began to read it aloud with great emotion.
Your Excellency Fairy Miaoxue:
Ten days ago, I was ordered to go to Tianchi Sect on official business. I happened to see something interesting, and after thinking about it, I felt that I should tell my senior sister about it.
I saw Elder Nan and Fairy Jiang behaving intimately in the shimmering waterside pavilion, sharing a peach, each taking a bite. Later, they embraced in the woods, admiring each other's clothes, each taking off a garment. Elder Nan noticed that Fairy Jiang's undergarment was a deep crimson color, embroidered with lifelike large red peonies. Apparently admiring its exquisite craftsmanship, he begged to keep it for himself.
Fairy Jiang was disgusted by his greed, so she punished him severely by biting his skin with her sharp teeth, leaving a wound on his left shoulder, to punish his insatiable greed.
These greedy people should be warned by Fairy Miaoxue, who should make plans accordingly.
P.S.: The peach grove where the two of them hid was indeed a scene from a certain book—unfortunately, the real-life version wasn't as elegant as the description in the book!
The person in the know bowed deeply.
(P.S.: It was a really fierce bite. Elder Nan's howl at that time was louder than the furnace exploding when a failed elixir was being refined!)
Everyone present fell silent for a long while.
Yin Wujiu was quick, swiftly reaching out to cover Shen Xiaotang's ears.
The two Tianchi Sect envoys, Zhe Shuang and Ling Yuyan, were also quite embarrassed, and they both took a deep breath.
Both of them were quite knowledgeable, but they truly gained their experience at the Bixia Sect.
This is truly eye-opening! This small sect really has a lot of bizarre things going on!
Of course, the two envoys from Tianchi Sect quickly recovered. Upon closer examination, they realized that there was probably such a thing. They had also heard about the romantic affair between Nan Yulou and Jiang Cui, but upon reflection, it didn't seem like a big deal.
The Southern Sect Master himself is notorious for his womanizing, having taken many concubines and engaging in extramarital affairs. Now, Young Master Yulou is merely following in his father's footsteps, and hasn't been particularly promiscuous. Shi Miaoxue is just a female cultivator from the lower realms; does she truly hope to achieve enlightenment?
But it would be really embarrassing to bring it up now.
Zhe Shuang coughed and winked at Ling Yuyan beside her.
He was more senior and always maintained a composed image in public, so he didn't feel comfortable expressing his opinions. He planned to let Ling Yuyan give her a few words of advice.
Ling Yuyan was, after all, a female cultivator. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she felt embarrassed, losing her usual quick wit.
However, given the seniority system, he couldn't ignore his senior's hint.
Ling Yuyan braced herself and coughed lightly, "It's better not to listen to these boring words."
Shi Miaoxue seemed not to hear, her face flushed, staring straight at Nan Yulou, looking quite fierce, which showed that she had been greatly stimulated.
A hint of embarrassment and annoyance appeared on Nan Yulou's jade-like face. After all, he usually cherished his reputation and was naturally uncomfortable.
With a slight movement of his fingers, the jade slip turned into dust, thus saving him the trouble of reading it aloud repeatedly.
Nan Yulou's expression was cold and stern, and she said confidently, "These are just words instigated by others, nothing but nonsense. You don't need to pay any attention to them."
Nan Yulou's voice even carried a hint of impatience: "If you trust me, you shouldn't doubt me. In the end, it's because you've never truly taken me to heart."
Nan Yulou would normally say these things without a second thought, perhaps even managing to keep Shi Miaoxue in check. Unfortunately, Shi Miaoxue had already been repeatedly provoked today. Hearing these words now only fueled her anger!
Ling Yuyan, who was standing to the side, also adjusted her mindset and argued, "Alright, these are just small things, why bother arguing about them? It only makes you seem petty."
These words only added fuel to the fire!
That's as if Shi Miaoxue is being unreasonable!
Shi Miaoxue gritted her teeth: "This isn't the first time!"
The crowd, which had quieted down because of the audiobook function, suddenly became noisy, as everyone was getting some juicy gossip.
What do you mean by "not the first time"?
Nan Yulou's fair face suddenly turned ochre as she feigned anger: "You're still talking nonsense, Miaoxue! You've always been delusional, disregarding my feelings for you—"
Shi Miaoxue suddenly lunged forward and began to wrestle with Nan Yulou.
She tore open Nan Yulou's collar, revealing Nan Yulou's left shoulder—
There's a clear tooth mark on it!
This is exactly the same as the letter of denunciation!
Shi Miaoxue's voice choked with emotion: "You still say you've been slandered! You've lost your innocence!"
Nan Yulou quickly pulled up her collar, looking quite disheveled: "I was falsely accused by the person who betrayed me and seriously injured me!"
The details and process are completely wrong! It's just that this actually happened, and they're making up a story here!
But the impact of the joke was undoubtedly huge, and Nan Yulou's defense was weak and powerless. Shi Miaoxue said with a sob in her voice, "Or do you actually have a hobby of appreciating women's undergarments?"
Nan Yulou could no longer hold back: "All of this today is a deliberate slander! Sect Leader Shen, you—"
He wanted to say that Shen Zhiwei was really good at this, but before he could finish speaking, something hit his face.
Shi Miaoxue had already torn off the pendant that Nan Yulou had given her and thrown it at him, hitting Nan Yulou squarely in the face.
"Nan Yulou, keep your things safe. I, Shi Miaoxue, have no interest in them!"
She paused for a moment and then said, "I don't care about you either. From now on, we are completely cut off from each other and have no feelings for each other anymore!"
Nan Yulou was furious, but despite his anger, he still carefully put away the pendant that Shi Miaoxue had thrown at him.
This is a precious and rare item! He was quite reluctant to take it out to win over Shi Miaoxue, but he was also willing to make a painful sacrifice to keep her.
Now that Shi Miaoxue doesn't want it, Nan Yulou also puts away this important prop, thinking to himself that Miaoxue really doesn't know what's good for her.
Shen Zhiwei secretly felt it was a pity, wondering why she would go back? Shi Miaoxue had also invested a lot in Nan Yulou, so it would be good to get something in return.
But she also knew that Shi Miaoxue was a sentimental person, and even if she tried to persuade her, Shi Miaoxue would never listen.
Therefore, Shen Zhiwei did not try to persuade her, but instead stepped forward, embraced Shi Miaoxue, and comforted her gently.
"Miaoxue, it's inevitable to encounter setbacks in life. There's no need to dwell on them. Let's look forward!"
Shen Zhiwei revealed his true intentions: "You and I are together. What is the most important thing for a woman? It's her career! Modern female cultivators have long since abandoned all that talk of love and romance."
Nan Yulou was furious. Shen Zhiwei was just making small talk here!
He had no evidence, but his eyes were a measuring stick. This letter of denunciation and all the provocations must be related to Shen Zhiwei!
The onlookers also joined in the discussion.
Everyone was chattering, mainly expressing their criticism of Nan Yulou.
"Elder Nan, this is not right. You are of good character and usually very refined. How could you be two-timing someone else?"
"Yes, Elder Nan, we've known each other for a while, so I'm reluctant to call you shameless, but this really won't do."
"There is no ceremony for forming a contract. How can you have an affair with someone without a contract? Even at the foot of Mount Sumeru, there is no such etiquette!"
"Elder Shi respects you and has always treated you with courtesy. Originally, when her mother was alive, she was going to find a husband for her."
"You come from a sect in the upper realm, so you should at least know proper etiquette."
Nan Yulou's face flushed red and then turned pale; he couldn't say anything anyway, because no matter what he said, many other mouths would chime in.
After all, Shi Miaoxue is sentimental, soft-hearted, and loves to help others, so she has a pretty good reputation.
Seeing this noisy and chaotic scene, Zhe Shuang and Ling Yuyan felt their eyelids twitch, speechless and choked with emotion.
The atmosphere wasn't very serious, but Shen Zhiwei brought it up to the point: "Everyone, please be quiet. Since Elder Nan is willing to make the assignments, we can't force anyone to stay. The first thing is the disciples' decision to stay or leave. I declare that the Bixia Sect is a free-for-all, and we will absolutely not force anyone."
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