Chapter 43
【Would you like to recharge 18.8¥ to purchase a Celestial-grade Bi Yu Zao Hua Dan to heal Li Qingran? (Limited-time offer~♥)】
“Buy!”
Without a second thought, Chen Huai'an closed his eyes and confirmed the purchase, completely oblivious to the surprisingly reasonable amount the system had presented.
In the Cangyun Realm, in front of the Qingyun Sect's main hall.
Li Qingran, on the verge of losing consciousness from pain, was suddenly supported by an invisible force.
Then everyone watched as a brocade box floated out from the void behind her.
The box opened, revealing a jade-green pill inside. In an instant, the fragrance of the medicine wafted through the air. The nearby disciples felt their spiritual energy surge slightly, and the wounds that had yet to heal began to itch. Even those farther away felt invigorated and refreshed.
Before anyone could savor the intoxicating aroma,
the pill flew to Li Qingran's lips, transforming into a green light that entered her body with her breath, spreading throughout her being in the blink of an eye.
“Bi Yu Zao Hua Dan! It must be the Bi Yu Zao Hua Dan!”
Wu Duantian, the sect leader, was the first to react.
During this time, he had tried every precious pill to help Zhao Lingtian recover his dantian, including this so-called Bi Yu Zao Hua Dan, which was said to snatch people back from the brink of death. However, the one he had given Zhao Lingtian lacked the overwhelming fragrance of this one. Moreover, the pill before him was crystal clear and free of impurities, resembling jade. The answer was clear.
“It’s still the Celestial-grade Bi Yu Zao Hua Dan!” The shock in Wu Duantian's heart was beyond measure.
“Master, is this pill really that amazing?”
Wu Duantian shot a glance at Zhao Lingtian and replied curtly, “The Bi Yu Zao Hua Dan is at least a fifth-grade pill. This one has reached Celestial-grade. What do you think it should be rated?”
Zhao Lingtian's eyes widened. If the ordinary Bi Yu Zao Hua Dan was fifth-grade, then this Celestial-grade one must be rated at least fourth or even third-grade...
Such a precious pill was being used just to ease Li Qingran's pain?
She was just in pain, not dying!
At that moment, Zhao Lingtian felt as if his heart was bleeding.
The elders from various peaks watched as Li Qingran's body was enveloped in the jade-like green light, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.
They would only use such a pill in life-and-death situations; how could it be wasted like this?
Among the crowd, the outer sect elder Wang Chuanhe was already sweating profusely.
He sensed that disaster was imminent; it was a foregone conclusion that he would be the scapegoat.
Who would have thought Li Qingran was so fierce? The oath of a thousand swords piercing the heart was broken just like that?
With Wu Duantian's temperament, he would definitely lose his position as an elder and face the tortures of having his eyes gouged out and tongue cut out. Most importantly, would that mysterious cultivator behind Li Qingran let him off? Would Wu Duantian sacrifice him to please that cultivator?
The more he thought, the more terrified he became.
Wang Chuanhe's gaze towards Li Qingran grew increasingly sinister.
“Everyone's attention is on that disciple now, and that mysterious cultivator must be concerned for her safety. This is the perfect moment to strike. Since that's the case…”
No turning back now.
Wang Chuanhe drew out his flying sword and hurled it forward.
Then he leaped into the air, standing on the flying sword.
The mountains remain green, and the waters flow forever.
Off he goes!
However, he barely took two steps when a dozen golden talismans caught up to him at an even faster speed.
Boom—!
The sky was clear, yet thunder rumbled down.
Wang Chuanhe was caught off guard and struck directly, plummeting down in a cloud of black smoke.
In front of his phone, Chen Huai'an scowled as he stuffed the unused thunderfire talismans back into his bag, blowing on his numbed fingers, keeping his achievements hidden.
Wang Chuanhe, as an outer sect elder, was merely at the peak of the Golden Core stage.
While the thunderfire talismans weren't enough to kill him outright, being struck repeatedly left him charred and tender, barely able to stand.
Wu Duantian was also startled and quickly ordered someone to restrain Wang Chuanhe.
His wariness towards that mysterious cultivator deepened.
The fact that the thunderfire talismans were thrown in such quantities, including several top-grade ones, indicated that the opponent had considerable resources. Could they be an ancient monster from another hidden sect? Such monsters backed by a sect were the hardest to deal with; solitary cultivators were often easier to handle.
“Master, Sect Leader, I am guilty.”
Seeing Wang Chuanhe being restrained, Yun Zimo knew the situation could no longer be concealed, so he voluntarily knelt before Wu Duantian and Daoist Qingxuan, bowing his head in apology. “But I was just furious about Li Qingran harming my junior sister, which led me to act rashly and resort to this underhanded tactic... Regardless, I have violated the sect rules, and I am willing to accept punishment!”
“You reckless fool!” Daoist Qingxuan trembled with rage, his face flushed.
What a disgrace! From now on, Chixiao Peak would become the laughingstock of the Qingyun Sect!
Who knows, when the ancestor emerges from seclusion, he might even form a negative opinion of him because of this mess.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, but with a pair of watchful eyes on him, he dared not act rashly.
Daoist Qingxuan swore he had never felt so humiliated in his life.
“Hmm, without Wang Chuanhe's involvement, this wouldn't have happened. He is the core of the problem.” Wu Duantian stroked his beard, squinting.
Yun Zimo's heart leaped with joy upon hearing this.
Since the sect leader said so, the main punishment would surely fall on Wang Chuanhe, which meant his own punishment would be lighter!
Then Wu Duantian's voice rang out: “Outer sect elder Wang Chuanhe, for framing and slandering a fellow disciple, the nature of his actions is extremely vile!
As an elder, he lacks virtue and righteousness; as a manager, he is undisciplined. Therefore, I strip him of his elder status, gouge out his eyes, cut out his tongue, pour molten iron into his ears, and send him to the Cliff of Reflection for six months of penance. Yun Zimo, the direct disciple of Chixiao Peak, will also have his eyes gouged out, tongue cut out, molten iron poured into his ears, and will spend three months in penance at the Cliff of Reflection. Considering his willingness to admit his mistakes, he will receive two extra vegetable leaves with his daily meals.
As for the other disciples implicated in this matter, they will all be sent to the Cliff of Reflection for wall-facing punishment!”
Yun Zimo's face turned pale upon hearing this.
In the end, weren’t those still the same punishments?
And the time for penance at the Cliff of Reflection had even been extended!
“Sect Leader, please don’t! I’ll be ruined like this... Master? Master! Can you plead for me?”
Yun Zimo scrambled to Daoist Qingxuan's feet, but was kicked away, rolling to the edge of the square, where he lay unconscious.
“Master, the third junior brother has already realized his mistake…”
Lu Changtian hadn’t expected that Li Qingran’s expulsion from the Qingyun Sect was a setup, but seeing Yun Zimo’s miserable state, he couldn’t bear it.
Mu Baishuang also approached, pleading softly, “Yes, Master, the third senior brother just lost his head for a moment.”
However, the cutesy tactics that usually worked on her senior brothers fell flat with Daoist Qingxuan.
“Shut up!”
Daoist Qingxuan's cold gaze sliced through Lu Changtian and the others like a knife.
“Say one more word, and you’ll all be sent to the Cliff of Reflection to face the wall!”
Lu Changtian's face turned white, and he could only close his mouth.
Xiao Yifeng, who had just wanted to plead, froze for a moment and quickly swallowed his words.
A shadow flickered in Mu Baishuang's eyes.
Things and people were gradually slipping out of her control.
…
Wu Duantian glanced at the people from Chixiao Peak, a barely perceptible smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
His gaze then fell on the now-awake Li Qingran, and he spoke gently:
“Qingran, are you satisfied with my handling of this matter?”
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Chapter 44: Decisive Action
The reason the Bi Yu Zao Hua Dan is so precious is that it not only heals injuries but also alleviates pain.
When a cultivator is in a life-and-death crisis, sometimes the injury itself isn’t the most fatal; rather, it’s the negative states brought on by the pain that can be deadly.
The Celestial-grade Bi Yu Zao Hua Dan almost completely isolates all suffering; even the agony of a thousand swords piercing the heart becomes negligible. Li Qingran gazed at the hazy green light enveloping her, gently pinching her wrist with her left hand, her eyes downcast. She knew she had unknowingly accepted the kindness of her predecessors once again, but the debts of gratitude had piled up so high that she no longer knew how to repay them.
“Predecessor, Qingran…”
【No worries, it’s just a pill. Focus on the matter at hand.】
A faint ethereal voice echoed in her ears, audible only to her.
“Qingran, are you satisfied with my handling of this matter?”
Li Qingran looked up at Wu Duantian, and from the corner of her eye, she saw Yun Zimo being dragged away by two disciples, heading towards the Law Enforcement Hall for punishment.
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