Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Snake...
Something happened in the sect.
Qi Xueqing is dead.
He died at the foot of the Thousand Steps Stage, the place where he had quarreled with Guan Qingyun and almost got into a fight yesterday.
The peak masters of Danxiu Peak, Qingdan Daojun and Juezhen Daojun, as well as the peak masters of the other peaks all came to the Thousand Steps Platform.
If an ordinary disciple died, there might not be such a big fuss, and the case could be handed over to the Punishment Department for handling. However, Qi Xueqing was the only female disciple of Qingdan Daojun, and he loved her very much and often kept her by his side.
As the sect competition was about to begin, Qi Xueqing died for no reason on the Thousand Steps Platform. All disciples who had contact with Qi Xueqing were summoned here for questioning.
Ming Yueyi was no exception. When he came over, he saw Qingdan Daojun sitting on a chair not far away with a cold brow. His low cultivation level suppressed the disciples around him so much that they dared not look up.
"Yue Yi."
Daoist Master Juezhen saw a disciple coming out of the crowd and waved to her, "Come here."
Mingyueyi walked over and said, "Master."
Daoist Master Juezhen asked, "I heard that Qi Xueqing and Qingyun had an argument yesterday. Please tell Daoist Master Qingdan everything that happened yesterday."
"Yes." Ming Yueyi turned around and bowed to the dignified old man with an immortal look beside him, and then told him what happened yesterday.
Upon hearing this, Qingdan Daojun was silent for a few breaths, then stared intently and asked, "Are you willing to swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao?"
All things in the world are subject to the constraints of Heaven. If a cultivator swears an oath to Heaven and violates it, Heaven will surely discover it and intensify the thunder tribulation when he breaks through. If he cannot withstand it, his soul will be scattered between heaven and earth. Therefore, cultivators rarely take the risk of swearing an oath.
Mingyueyi was telling the truth and he swore to the Heaven in front of everyone.
A flash of lightning fell on her, indicating that the oath had taken effect.
Daoist Master Juezhen stroked his beard and looked at Daoist Master Qingdan, who was becoming increasingly silent. "Qingdan, do you have any further questions?"
Although Qingdan Daojun felt that his disciple's death was related to Guan Qingyun, the only person he had a dispute with, because he was a direct disciple of Fenjing Peak and another disciple had sworn an oath, he had to give him enough face even if he had doubts at this moment.
"It's probably a misunderstanding." Qingdan Daojun looked at the fearless little girl standing behind his master and said, "Although Junior-nephew Yueyi swore in person that she had accompanied Junior-nephew Qingyun all the way yesterday, I'm not sure that Junior-nephew Qingyun was really there the whole time. This matter needs further investigation. Senior-brother Juezhen, could you please allow Junior-nephew Qingyun to stay at our Danxiu Peak for a few days?"
It is said that he is staying, but in fact he is imprisoned.
Guan Qingyun pulled her master's sleeve, looked at him pitifully, and prayed that her master would not let her go to Danxiu Peak.
Taoist Master Juezhen was also hesitant. The deceased was his most beloved disciple. It was reasonable and logical for him to hand over Guan Qingyun, who was still under suspicion, for the time being, so as to maintain the friendly relationship between the two peaks.
But Guan Qingyun happened to be his direct disciple, and handing him over like this would make Fen Jingfeng seem suspicious.
Daojun Juezhen also wanted to protect his disciple and was unwilling to hand him over.
Mingyue Yize received Guan Qingyun's pleading look and said after careful consideration, "Uncle Qingdan, can you let me see Junior Sister Qi?"
Qi Xueqing died miserably, with her face almost completely disfigured. Qingdan Daojun did not want to make her disciple's remains public, but if he did not show it to everyone now, he was afraid that even if he took Guan Qingyun away, he would not be able to convince them.
The body was placed in an ice cave.
When several people arrived at Danxiu Peak and saw the corpses frozen inside, their faces changed slightly.
There is no other reason, because of the cruelty that can be seen with the naked eye.
The woman who originally had outstanding looks had her eyes gouged out, her lips cut, her arms broken, and even her lower body missing. Her hair was scattered with only a few strands left, as if it had been forcibly pulled out by something.
Qingdan Daojun saw his beloved disciple's miserable state again, and with a heartbroken heart, he pointed and said, "Just look at this."
Ming Yueyi had seen scenes even bloodier and more horrifying than this one, and he was already numb enough to walk forward with a normal expression.
She looked through the ice cave at the mutilated body, only half of it remaining.
On the surface, it does look like he was killed in a fight.
but……
Ming Yueyi noticed that the wounds on the corpse were not neat and didn't look like they were caused by a sword. He turned around and said truthfully, "Junior Sister Qi wasn't killed by Junior Sister, nor was she a cultivator. Instead, it looked like she was bitten to death by something."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
Daoist Master Qingdan was already displeased with having his beloved disciple's body exposed to the public. Upon hearing this, he flicked his sleeves and snorted coldly, "Although the wounds may not have been cut neatly, it doesn't rule out the possibility that the murderer was trying to cover it up. You said she was bitten to death by something. Who else could have done that except a demon? What demon could have killed Xue Qing so silently without making any noise? Besides, this is the Qingyun Sect!"
Even the leader of another Fu Xiu Peak said it was impossible.
Although monsters have frequently sneaked into major sects in recent days, no one dares to release their demonic aura. After all, the powerful people in the major sects are not in vain.
Mingyueyi knew that saying it out loud would cause this kind of reaction, so she was just testing it out.
"I'm sorry, uncle-master. I just saw some kind of sharp tooth mark on the right edge of Junior Sister Qi's waist. It's very similar to the people who were eaten half by snake monsters when I went to Baihua Valley to eliminate monsters." Mingyueyi gave Qingdan Daojun a guilty look.
Some time ago, there was an unusual snake tide in Baihua Valley. The big monsters inside captured many cultivators to practice evil magic. It was Mingyueyi's mission to kill them. Upon hearing this, everyone subconsciously turned their eyes to the corpses.
The other wounds on the body were in a disorderly manner, but there was indeed a bite mark on the right side of the waist, which really looked like the teeth marks of a monster.
Just as the situation reached a stalemate, Daoist Master Juezhen suddenly said to Guan Qingyun, "Qingyun, stay at Danxiu Peak with Master Uncle Qingdan for a few days."
Guan Qingyun's heart skipped a beat. He looked at him in disbelief, wanting to say something else, but swallowed his words in the end: "Yes."
The matter finally came to an end with Guan Qingyun being detained at Danxiu Peak.
Coming out of Danxiu Peak, Mingyueyi followed Taoist Juezhen all the way to Fenjing Peak.
As soon as they entered the main hall, Daoist Master Juezhen asked, "Do you really think it was done by a demon?"
Because they knew their disciple's temperament well, although Guan Qingyun was arrogant, he would never do anything to harm others. They temporarily put him in Dan Xiu Peak because the murderer might really be a monster. Compared with the monster that sneaked into Qingyun Sect to eat cultivators, humans can better suppress fear. Moreover, Dan Xiu Peak only detained people and would not really do anything to Guan Qingyun.
Ming Yueyi said, "The wound on the waist is the same as the one I saw in Baihua Valley. Although it was cut with a sharp weapon and the technique seems to be skilled, it is not a swordsman after all. There is only a tooth mark left."
Others may not know, but this is not her first life. Qi Xueqing was most likely killed by Xia Niang, who was brought back by He Wujiu.
The first time she discovered that Xia Niang was a monster was when she saw Xia Niang eating people with her own eyes. However, Xia Niang acted scared and ran away. She chased after her but ran into He Wujiu.
When I told him he was a monster, I got scolded instead.
Later she understood why Xia Niang wanted to escape at that time. It was to create the illusion for others that she turned from love to hate and bullied mortals.
Once an impression is planted, it is difficult to remove it.
It was as if she had just said it casually, not being entirely sure, and letting them guess.
Because no matter what the final outcome of today's incident is, Guan Qingyun will eventually be detained in Danxiu Peak. Now saying that the corpse might have been left behind by a monster can prevent Guan Qingyun from having his spiritual roots removed and being charged with the crime of harming his fellow disciples.
Mingyueyi calmly looked at her master who fell into deep thought because of her words.
There were many doubts about this matter, so Daoist Juezhen waved his hand and asked her to go back first and make plans for the rest.
Mingyueyi left Zhengyang Palace and walked all the way to Tianji Pavilion.
Tianji Pavilion is the sect's library, divided into five floors, covering everything, including not only cultivation techniques, but also monsters that have appeared from ancient times to the present.
Many people came today. Mingyueyi took the time token from the disciple guarding the pavilion and was about to go upstairs.
When passing by the second floor, I saw Xia Niang.
She was smiling sweetly with a disciple.
Ming Yueyi also happened to know that disciple. Yesterday, she and Guan Qingyun brought in Yue Ming, a new disciple who had just joined the sect.
Xia Niang sat in front of the long table, half of her body almost leaning on Yue Ming, looking at him with undisguised admiration in her eyes: "Daojun, you are really amazing. You explained it to me so clearly."
Yue Ming was once a casual cultivator with decent cultivation. Unlike the disciples who had been staying in the sect for many years and were under its protection, he had many real experiences, which were naturally more detailed than what was described in the book.
Yue Ming scratched his head, a hint of embarrassment showing on his handsome face: "No, we just happened to meet once."
Xia Niang glanced at him with a seductive look, and said softly, covering her lips with her hands, "Your Excellency is too modest. I asked Wu Jiu before I came here, but he didn't know about this. That's why I came to Tianji Pavilion."
He Wujiu is the respected eldest brother of Fenjing Peak, but he didn't know about this. Xia Niang's words gave Yue Ming great vanity, but he still maintained his original calm expression.
"Big Brother's swordsmanship is superb. Perhaps I haven't come into contact with him often, so I'm not very clear about it... Hey, Senior Sister Ming!"
As Yue Ming was speaking, he suddenly saw the woman coming up from upstairs. His eyes lit up and he didn't bother to talk to Xia Niang. He stood up and walked towards her.
Xia Niang's half-leaning body suddenly lost its strength. She looked at the two people not far away with reproachful eyes, and clenched her hands on the table.
It's Mingyueyi again. Everyone who sees her will show this expression, admiration and expectation.
It's really destructive.
Yue Ming didn't expect to meet her here, his eyes full of joy: "Senior Sister Ming, why are you here too?"
Although he had only spoken a few words to Mingyueyi, he liked this senior sister very much.
Different from the arrogant and beautiful Qi Xueqing, and different from the willful, lively and cute Guan Qingyun, Mingyueyi is just like her name. She exudes the moon-like coolness and softness slowly and steadily. When she speaks and occasionally smiles, her eyes will inadvertently bend into crescents. There are two sharp little canine teeth hidden under her cherry pink lips, showing an indescribable charm.
The most important thing is that such a stunning senior sister has not yet chosen a Taoist partner, and is also the direct disciple of Taoist Master Juezhen.
Yue Ming's expression flickered, and the look in his eyes when he looked at her became more pure and passionate.
Mingyueyi looked past him and calmly met Xia Niang's gaze not far away.
Xia Niang gave her a harmless smile, without any demonic characteristics, just like an ordinary mortal.
Ming Yueyi retracted his gaze and replied, "Come over and check something."
Yue Ming immediately responded, "Senior Sister, is there something you don't understand? Tell me, maybe I can help you."
Ming Yueyi shook her head: "No need, I'll check it myself."
Yue Ming sensed the alienation in the tone, and with a look of regret on his face, he didn't insist any further: "Then I won't bother you, Senior Sister."
"Yeah." Mingyueyi turned around and continued to go upstairs.
After walking a few steps, he seemed to remember something and looked sideways at Yue Ming who had not yet left. "That woman over there was brought back by Senior Brother. Try not to have too much contact with her."
To say that they were in contact was an understatement. Xia Niang was almost leaning on him. She just knew that Yue Ming was a new disciple so she kindly gave him a hint.
Xia Niang was not only brought back by He Wujiu, but also a snake demon.
After Ming Yueyi gave her a reminder, she went straight upstairs. Yue Ming, who was still standing downstairs, looked at her back, touched his chin, and sighed with an indescribable sour taste.
Although he was a new disciple, he had heard other disciples sigh that if nothing unexpected happened, the eldest brother and the eldest sister Ming would become Taoist companions in the future. However, the eldest brother brought back a woman from outside and hid her in a cave, rarely letting her out to meet the people in the sect.
When talking about this matter, all the disciples expressed regret.
In their eyes, the eldest senior brother and the eldest senior sister Ming were a perfect match, but now an outsider had intervened.
So Senior Sister Ming does mind that woman, but cannot show it due to her status.
"Jun Yue Dao."
Xia Niang's soft and weak voice came from behind.
Yue Ming came back to his senses, turned around and looked at Xia Niang not far away with a flickering expression. After comparing her with Ming Yueyi in his mind, he decisively chose Ming Yueyi.
"Sorry, Miss Xia, I'm busy now. I'll continue explaining to you next time when I'm free." Yue Ming bowed to her, as if he was going upstairs.
Xia Niang finally took advantage of He Wujiu's absence to go out and met a cultivator with good looks and cultivation. She wanted to practice dual cultivation with him to heal the remaining injuries on her body, but who knew it would be ruined like this.
Xia Niang's expression was almost unbearable. She forced a smile at Yue Ming and shook her head considerately: "Nothing. If Daojun is busy, then go ahead. There will be a chance next time."
Yue Ming understood the meaning of her words, smiled and nodded, then walked upstairs.
Xia Niang, who was left alone, watched the two people going up the wooden stairs one after the other. She raised her hand to lift up her sleeve and looked at her wrist that was burned by the magic weapon. Annoyance flashed in her eyes.
It was all because of the cultivator from Dan Xiu Peak who discovered her true form, otherwise she wouldn't have risked killing him. She was originally thinking about how to cover it up, but fortunately, someone is taking the blame now, so the investigation won't lead to her.
The most important thing for Xia Niang now is to find some nourishing food, but if she doesn’t find it, she might reveal her evil spirit, and then He Wujiu will definitely not protect her.
We still have to find a new monk.
Ordinary disciples are not allowed to go up to the fifth floor of Tianji Pavilion, so it looks extremely deserted.
Ming Yueyi was alone in the attic, searching for books one by one according to the categories marked on the wooden signs on the bookshelf.
Mo Yue searched for about half an incense stick before she finally found a yellowed, old record of snake demons.
Before she could tiptoe to take it off, a hand as slender as a bamboo joint suddenly reached out from behind and snatched it away.
The agarwood scent wafted from her long sleeves brushed past her face, and a wisp of white satin hung down from her sleeves. Ming Yueyi turned around subconsciously.
The person behind him was indeed He Wujiu.
Ming Yueyi was surprised: "Big Brother?"
He Wujiu handed the book over to her and looked at her with a gentle expression: "Junior sister, why are you here?"
Seeing that he seemed to have arrived earlier than herself, Ming Yueyi replied, "Come and read a book."
He Wujiu's eyes fell on the book in her hand, "Snake Demon Record?"
"Yeah." Mingyueyi nodded his chin, "I've been studying snake demons recently."
"Junior sister has been practicing harder and harder recently." He Wujiu turned around.
Ming Yueyi followed behind him: "It's always good to learn more and keep it in your mind."
The two of them sat at the desk by the window, and He Wujiu asked, "So Junior Sister is doing this for Junior Sister?"
Mingyueyi wasn't like that. She knew that Qi Xueqing was killed by Xia Niang, but now that he said so, she naturally wouldn't find another excuse.
"Um."
He Wujiu raised his eyes and was about to speak to her, but his gaze fell on her fair ears that were exposed when she lowered her head to turn the pages of a book. He suddenly paused and leaned forward.
A subtle blush was imprinted on the skin, like a blooming red plum.
Mingyueyi stepped back subconsciously, but his neck was held loosely by him.
"Junior sister, don't move."
The young man was as gentle as usual. He held her slender neck and turned it around, asking her to face him sideways. He lowered his eyelids to look at the ambiguous mark on her neck, and gently stroked the ambiguous red mark with his fingertips.
Mingyueyi didn't know what he was looking at, so she obediently didn't move.
Just when her neck was about to stiffen, He Wujiu slowly raised his eyes, maintaining his original posture, and looked into her eyes: "Junior sister, have you found a Taoist partner?"
Wh-what?
A look of confusion flashed across Mingyueyi's eyes.
He Wujiu did not miss the look in her eyes. He pondered for a few breaths and smiled softly, "Junior sister, did you look in the mirror before going out? There are marks on the side of your neck."
Mingyueyi raised her hand and pressed the place where he had touched, knowing in her heart that it was probably left by Pu Yuemin.
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