They were only released from their respective caves in the last few days.
In order to win back Shen Sangruo's affections as soon as possible, they had no choice but to temporarily apologize to Master Lingxiao and show that they had come to their senses.
However, Master Lingxiao imposed many restrictions on them, and they pretended to be obedient and compliant. Only today were the restrictions lifted.
They also learned the general outline of what happened from Shen Daochen.
The elder of the medicine hall wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Master Lingxiao was seriously injured in the sect competition. Moreover, he forced himself to cultivate and break through to the Void Refinement stage while his mind was unstable, which has caused his meridians to reverse. In addition, he was emotionally agitated today, which led to this situation."
"Unstable mind, reversed meridian flow?" Shen Daochen was greatly alarmed.
Feng Heyun and the other three were also extremely astonished.
The most taboo thing in cultivation is an unstable Dao heart. This can be a devastating problem for cultivators, especially for those at the peak of cultivation like Lingxiao Zhenren.
He frowned and said in a deep voice, "This shouldn't be happening. Ling Xiao has cultivated for thousands of years and reached this level. He shouldn't have this kind of problem."
"May I ask if Master Lingxiao has been preoccupied with anything lately?"
"It would be best to resolve this matter as soon as possible, otherwise, I fear that True Person Lingxiao might develop inner demons because of it." The elder of the Medicine Hall paused here.
But everyone present knew what he hadn't finished saying.
If a demon truly arises in one's heart, even if True Person Lingxiao is able to break through to the Refinement of Emptiness, he will still suffer a qi deviation and fall into demonic possession during the tribulation due to an unstable Dao heart.
Not only was Lingxiao Zhenren destroyed, but the Feiyun Sect was also destroyed.
The elder of the medicine hall finished speaking and left the room, where silence fell and the atmosphere became unusually heavy.
Shen Daochen never expected things to get this serious.
"The thing Ling Xiao is obsessed with..." he pondered.
Feng Heyun and the others seemed to have a premonition that it must be her.
"Hmph!" Various images flashed through his mind, and Shen Daochen suddenly snorted coldly. Who else could it be but Shen Sangri?
"After leaving, he not only helped outsiders stir up trouble in the Flying Cloud Sect, but now he has even harmed Ling Xiao as well."
"Ling Xiao is really something. How can a cultivator at the peak of the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm be affected by a mere Shen Sangruo? He's far too impatient!"
Shen Daochen's face was so gloomy it could drip water, and his tone was full of resentment.
Was Lingxiao Zhenren's previous nonchalant attitude just an act?
The fact that Shen Sangri's decision to take another person as her master caused her to develop a demonic impulse would likely make her a laughingstock throughout the cultivation world if word got out.
He simply couldn't understand why Shen Sangri had such a great influence on the Flying Cloud Sect.
This time, it seems her wish has truly come true.
Isn't she just trying to see them regret it, to make them beg her to come back?
Of the few people connected to Shen Sangruo, only he hadn't fallen for her tricks yet; everyone else had switched sides.
However, the next moment he thought of her resolute attitude of breaking ties with them when they were in Ninghua Sect, which did not seem fake at all.
He didn't realize that his brows were so furrowed that they could hold a piece of paper between them.
He had never had such a headache before.
If Bai Mumu hadn't gotten into trouble, he would have let her run wild outside, and she would have naturally come back after being beaten up by the cultivation world.
His desire for her to return at this moment was solely for the sake of the Flying Cloud Sect.
"Sect Master, Master's condition is so critical. Even if it's just for Master's sake, we must bring Chen Sangruo back!" Feng Heyun said impatiently.
"Yes, as long as Xiao Ruo returns, Master's obsession will disappear, and he will not develop inner demons. This will be entirely beneficial to the Flying Cloud Sect!"
The worry in the eyes of the four was real, but so was their joy.
They were even somewhat grateful to Master Lingxiao, whose unwavering determination came at just the right time, giving them a glimmer of hope.
They were all the most filial disciples of Master Lingxiao.
"Hmph, don't think I don't know what you're thinking." Shen Daochen coldly swept his gaze over the four of them; he now found them extremely displeasing.
That's what he said, but he couldn't really ignore Lingxiao Zhenren.
“Keep your mouths shut. You know what the consequences will be if this gets out.”
"No matter what method is used, the Flying Cloud Sect will definitely resolve your master's obsession."
In other words, no matter what method is used, Chen Sangri will definitely be brought back.
Feng Heyun and the other three were overjoyed. Once Chen Sangruo returned, they could win back her feelings, and everything would be back to normal!
As for Bai Mumu, they would never give her another second glance.
"Thank you, Sect Master!" the four said in unison.
"Alright, go back now. Your master needs to rest."
Just as the four were about to leave, Shen Daochen called Wen Xuan back, "By the way, could you go and check on Mu Mu for me and see how she's recovering these days?"
"If it still doesn't get better, prepare two more doses of medicine for her."
A fleeting look of disgust crossed Wen Xuan's face, but Shen Daochen caught it precisely and immediately darkened his expression.
"What, you still have a problem with my daughter?" His imposing gaze was full of pressure.
In order to get Lingxiao Zhenren to release them, they not only admitted their mistakes but also promised to apologize to Bai Mumu.
Furthermore, Bai Mumu must not be slandered again, and the matter of the evil spirit is forbidden to be mentioned in the Flying Cloud Sect.
Cherish her as always.
These past few days, they've been suppressing their disgust and pretending to care about Bai Mumu.
Fortunately, she was recuperating on the main peak, and they rarely saw her, which allowed them to barely manage to stay afloat.
But now Shen Daochen not only asked Wen Xuan to see Bai Mumu, but also asked him to prepare medicine for her.
He was afraid he might not be able to resist replacing the medicine with a highly poisonous substance.
But after a moment, he still managed a stiff smile. "How could that be? Mu Mu is our most beloved junior sister. I just felt a little guilty towards her because of what happened before."
"Since the sect leader has given the order, I will go and see my junior sister now."
Wen Xuan turned around, the smile on his lips vanishing the instant he turned. His hands, hanging at his sides, clenched tightly, hidden by his sleeves.
Bai Mumu is weak, and now is the best time to snatch back the travel jade token.
He used to despise those who took advantage of others' weaknesses, but he couldn't care less about anything else; all he wanted was for Xiaoruo's feelings for him to return.
Once he retrieves the travel token, he will never have any further contact with Bai Mumu!
Shen Daochen looked at Wen Xuan's back with a slightly strange expression, but quickly returned to normal.
It seems that he hasn't visited Bai Mumu in a long time, and has been entrusting the elders of the medicine hall to do so.
From feeling heartbroken at the beginning to resisting now, only a few months have passed.
No father wants to see his once outstanding daughter become half-crippled.
And the evil spirits surrounding her...
He trusted his daughter more, but with so many witnesses and having been the sect leader for so many years, he wasn't a fool.
After the initial heartache subsided, doubts began to surface little by little.
Never mind, Mu Mu is so sensible, she'll definitely understand.
Shen Daochen sighed and decided to visit Bai Mumu again after some time.
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