Xu Yuehuai didn't have any particular intention; she simply believed that everything should have a result and shouldn't be ambiguous.
The Fourth Elder sipped his tea, which cost ten thousand taels a pound, and slowly blew on the tea leaves. He took a satisfied sip, a look of enjoyment on his face, and smacked his lips. Beside him, Qin Chi, who was bending over and fawningly brewing tea, had a smile plastered on his face. In front of him was Ming Qing, who was being forcibly forced to kneel on the ground.
Ming Qing's hands and feet were bound, and she was also suppressed by spiritual energy, making her unable to move. Seeing Ming Qing's disheveled appearance, Qin Chi became smug and did not forget to mock Ming Qing while pouring tea for the Fourth Elder, "Look at you, Junior Sister, I told you a long time ago that you should keep a low profile. What if you make a mess of things one day? Look at you now, haven't you made a mess of things?"
The man wore a malicious smile. Ming Qing snorted coldly. She now understood that the Fourth Elder and Qin Chi were in cahoots and neither of them were good people. How dare such rotten things speak to her like this? She spat at Qin Chi, a hint of disdain in her eyes, "You're nothing but a dog who does things for others, and you dare to bark at me."
Qin Chi's smile froze. He shook his back teeth, revealing a wicked grin. The next second, he stood up from his seat, strode over to Ming Qing, grabbed her chin with one hand, and said in a playful tone, "Even now, you're still being stubborn. Tell me, what reason do I have to expel you from the sect?"
"How about... meeting a man in secret?" Qin Chi pondered seriously, rubbing his chin with a playful expression. "I think this is a great idea. Think about it, if you're sent back, what will the Ming family do when they find out about your misconduct? Do you think you can still live a peaceful life as a young lady?"
A slight sense of panic arose in Ming Qing's heart, along with a feeling of absurdity. When did the sect become the domain of such people? She gritted her teeth, certain that Qin Chi in front of her wouldn't dare to do anything to her.
She was still a member of the Ming family, after all. If she chose to complain after they got out, Qin Chi would definitely get a beating.
But Qin Chi appeared fearless.
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Shangguan Qi sat in the courtyard, holding a plate of fruit that Nangong Yu had just washed. The man eagerly handed the fruit to Shangguan Qi, "Junior sister, how is it? Are you satisfied with the service? If you are, remember to treat me well!"
Fu Ziyi stood to the side with his arms crossed, watching Nangong Yu's embarrassing appearance, and clicked his tongue, "When did he become so shameless? Or did he anger Guan Xi?"
Baili Xiuwen shook his head. He had been cultivating these past few days and was not entirely clear about what had happened between the two of them.
Xuan Chi saw through everything and overheard their discussion, but he didn't reveal what he knew.
"Speaking of which, why hasn't Senior Sister arrived yet? Didn't we agree to discuss things here together today? Why is she so late, even though she brought something special?" Nangong Yu took the fruit that Shangguan Xi didn't want and ate it one by one. He had painstakingly washed each of these fruits, and he treasured them!
Shangguan Xi was also puzzled. Xu Yuehuai was never late and was always the most punctual person. Now he was late. Didn't he know what this meant?
The protagonist in their hearts was at the foot of the Fourth Elder's Mountain, waiting for Ji Yaocen to send her a signal. Once the signal came, she would rush up the mountain without hesitation.
With her status as the eldest disciple, the Fourth Elder wouldn't do anything to her. Moreover, it's common knowledge that Zisangyi dotes on this only disciple the most, to the point of giving her everything she wants.
Ji Yaocen forced her way in. When the Fourth Elder learned that someone had broken in, he was stunned for a moment. He admitted that he had inexplicably started to panic when he was doing something wrong, but when he saw that the person who came was Ji Yaocen, he immediately relaxed. He looked at Ji Yaocen in front of him with a serious face and said in a nasty tone, "Ji Yaocen, what is your intention in breaking into this elder's mountain?!"
Ji Yaocen was usually the most disciplined person, never forgetting the most basic thing of bowing to elders. But this time, when she arrived, her back was straight and her face was expressionless. She only frowned slightly when she saw Ming Qing kneeling on the ground, indicating her dissatisfaction.
She didn't answer the Fourth Elder's question, but instead walked to Ming Qing's side first, grabbed her arm with one hand, and secretly exerted force. In a silent place, the two spiritual energies converged and fought each other. Finally, Ji Yaocen lifted her up from the ground.
At the same time, Qin Chi untied the ropes binding her hands. His composure crumbled, and he stood up, pointing at Ji Yaocen. "Senior Sister, what you're doing is probably inappropriate, isn't it? You've only just arrived and you're already causing such a scene. What are you trying to do?"
Qin Chi hadn't properly tormented Ming Qing yet; he'd only made her kneel here for a while. It wasn't as bad as the harm he'd suffered that day. He couldn't swallow this insult no matter what.
"I wonder what mistake Junior Sister Mingqing has made that makes her kneel here?" Ji Yaocen asked as she untied the ropes binding her hands.
The Fourth Elder flicked his sleeves, "When have I ever needed to explain myself to you when dealing with people! Your unauthorized trespassing on my mountain peak is considered a grave disrespect!"
"The Fourth Elder has used torture without authorization. What will happen if this gets out?" Another voice, not belonging to any of the four people present, appeared.
The moment Ji Yaocen heard the voice, she knew it was Xu Yuehuai coming up. She didn't turn around, but stared straight at the Fourth Elder.
"Heh, I had no idea this mountain was so popular that you all rushed up here without my permission!" The Fourth Elder's face was grim, and his grip on the handrail tightened unconsciously.
Xu Yuehuai said nonchalantly, "Fourth Elder, the mountain gate is wide open. Naturally, I was worried about your safety, which is why I came up here. But it just so happens that I just came up and saw the Fourth Elder using torture. According to the sect rules, I don't need to remind you what the punishment should be, do I?"
Every word Xu Yuehuai uttered seemed to step on the Fourth Elder's sore spot. Her mere presence was enough to infuriate the Fourth Elder, who wished he could compare her to a plague.
He still harbors resentment about what happened to Song Xin.
On the other side, as time passed and Shangguan Xi and the others began to get anxious, they were all about to go out to look for someone when Xu Yuehuai returned. Standing at the entrance of the courtyard, she was stunned when she saw everyone looking at her with worried eyes. She asked in surprise, "Why do you all have such expressions?"
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