Chapter 143
**Chapter 153: Why Is It Still You?!**
In Lingxi Valley, disciples were strictly forbidden from developing feelings for practitioners of the opposite sex. If caught, they would face severe punishment. Yet, such punishment paled in comparison to the consequences of practicing demonic arts; the severity was simply on a different level.
“Please spare me, Master! I was just momentarily bewitched…”
The female disciple dared not meet the furious gaze of Yun Suxin. She trembled all over, her face streaked with tears and snot.
If only she had another chance, she would never have crossed paths with that demonic cultivator.
No matter how handsome he was, how strong his body, how melodious his voice, or how wealthy he seemed—he was still a demonic cultivator. What good could come from him?
Now, she had come to her senses and regretted her choices, but it seemed too late.
“Practicing demonic arts is a crime that deserves death!” Yun Suxin declared, waving her hand sharply. “Bring her the Soul Severing Powder!”
The Soul Severing Powder was a unique and deadly poison of Lingxi Valley.
This poison was not without an antidote, but its effects were ruthless, making it perfect for punishing disciples who had committed grave offenses.
“Wait!” A voice rang out from behind Yun Suxin.
Yun Baiyu stepped forward, his cold gaze sweeping across the scene before settling on the trembling disciple. He spoke calmly, “You should cripple your own cultivation. Considering you’ve been in Lingxi Valley for over a decade without any prior mistakes, you can forfeit your powers and serve as a menial disciple tending to the herb garden.”
The female disciple was taken aback, repeatedly bowing her head. “Thank you, Valley Master, for your mercy! Thank you!”
In this situation, surviving was already a stroke of luck.
What did it matter if she lost her powers?
Staying in Lingxi Valley, nourished by spiritual energy and surrounded by spiritual herbs to consume, was far better than being cast into the mortal realm as a powerless commoner.
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“Mother, you made me play the bad cop again today!”
In the back mountains of Lingxi Valley, Yun Suxin had shed her earlier fierce demeanor. She clung to Yun Baiyu’s arm like a koala, her pink lips pouting high.
Yun Baiyu chuckled, ruffling his daughter’s hair. “You’ll eventually take over Lingxi Valley, so you need to establish your authority early on, don’t you?”
“I don’t want to! You can manage Lingxi Valley yourself,” Yun Suxin huffed, turning her head away. “For a thousand years, for ten thousand years, it’s all yours!”
Yun Baiyu couldn’t help but smile bitterly, knowing he shouldn’t say too much about this matter.
He changed the subject. “Fortunately, that senior had Su Gezhang remind us. Otherwise, we would have been in the dark. The methods of concealing demonic arts are indeed formidable. If it weren’t for the Heart-Searching Mirror, we might not have discovered the hidden dangers until it was too late.”
Usually, when the ancestor of the Sword Pavilion was mentioned, Yun Suxin would argue back. Today, however, she didn’t counter Yun Baiyu’s words.
With the secret realm of Zhongzhou drawing near, demonic cultivators were deliberately spreading demonic techniques among the sect’s disciples. Their malicious intent was clear. If it weren’t for the warning from the Sword Pavilion’s ancestor, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
“Su Xin, go notify the other sects and warn them to conduct self-checks promptly,” Yun Baiyu instructed seriously. “Although Su Gezhang is highly skilled, people often dismiss the words of others. The other sects might not take him seriously.”
“Hehe, you’re right, Mother! Who would believe that bandit Su Qinian? It’s all about our Lingxi Valley!” Yun Suxin could already imagine the other sects’ attitudes toward Su Qinian, her face lighting up with a smile as she went to fetch the communication jade slips from each sect.
Yun Baiyu watched her skip away, his eyes filled with tenderness and reluctance.
The dull pain in his chest and meridians served as a constant reminder.
His time was running out.
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Lingxi Valley and the Dan Sect announced simultaneously that they had discovered disciples practicing demonic arts within their ranks.
As soon as the news broke, the entire Cangyun Realm erupted.
Those sects that had previously dismissed Su Qinian’s warnings immediately began urgent self-checks. They later learned from the Dan Sect that the demonic arts were very subtle and easy to hide, prompting them to purchase the latest Revealing Demonic Pills from the Dan Sect for their disciples to consume.
In no time, a large number of disciples practicing demonic arts were uncovered. The sect leaders were furious, igniting a wave of hunts for demonic cultivators, but unfortunately, most couldn’t even find a trace of them.
Qingyun Sect also purchased a batch of Revealing Demonic Pills.
Sect Leader Wu Duantian distributed the pills to the elders of each peak, instructing them to conduct self-checks.
Daoist Qingxuan took the pills back to Chixiao Peak and handed them all to Lu Changtian, casually saying, “I don’t believe any of our Qingyun Sect disciples practice demonic arts, especially not in Chixiao Peak. But since the Sect Leader has requested it, you all should take the pills under Lu Changtian’s supervision for a check.”
“Lu Changtian, this matter is up to you,” Daoist Qingxuan said before leaving, acting as if he had washed his hands of it.
As Lu Changtian was about to distribute the pills, Mu Baishuang stepped forward, playfully snatching the pills from his hands.
“Hey, Junior Sister, you…”
“Senior Brother, I heard the Dan Sect’s pills are the best in the Cangyun Realm. They’re unmatched by the Holy Lands or the Guixu. I’m just curious to see them! Why are you so grumpy?” Mu Baishuang held the pills, her lips pouting, her eyes showing a hint of grievance.
The other three disciples of Chixiao Peak immediately grew displeased.
“Senior Brother, just let Junior Sister have a look. It won’t take long.”
“Yeah, Senior Brother, even if Junior Sister throws these pills away, I, Xiao Yifeng, can refine a better batch right away!”
“Senior Brother, Junior Sister is usually so clingy to you. You shouldn’t be so harsh…”
After a round of verbal attacks, Lu Changtian was left speechless.
Fortunately, after a moment of examination, Mu Baishuang returned the pills.
“Stingy Senior Brother, here you go!” She rolled her eyes, crossing her arms and pouting. “I think these Revealing Demonic Pills are just average. They can’t compare to Second Senior Brother’s alchemy at all~”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yifeng felt a wave of relief and hurriedly praised Mu Baishuang for her good taste.
Lu Changtian distributed the pills to everyone as instructed by Daoist Qingxuan, pondering how to please Mu Baishuang, unaware that the Revealing Demonic Pills in his hands had already been swapped out.
An hour later.
Qingyun Sect urgently convened a sect meeting.
Three disciples practicing demonic arts were uncovered. After failing to extract information about the demonic cultivators, they were executed on the spot.
Throughout the sect meeting, Daoist Qingxuan kept his eyes closed, appearing detached and unconcerned.
Why?
Because Chixiao Peak was entirely free of demonic disciples; everything was normal.
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“Master, many pawns have already been exposed. What should we do next?”
In a certain spirit field outside Qingyun Sect.
Mu Baishuang gazed at the mirror before her, her expression grave.
Reflected in the mirror was a blood pool, within which sat a tall man with flowing red hair. His features were exquisite, and even with his eyes closed, he exuded an alluring, captivating aura.
As she gazed at that face, Mu Baishuang’s eyes grew increasingly infatuated.
Her breath quickened, and her hand unconsciously slid down her thigh.
After a moment, the man in the blood pool suddenly opened his eyes, demonic energy surging forth, an overwhelming pressure radiating from him. His red hair danced wildly behind him, and the blood around him swirled in response to his aura. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes as he coldly laughed, “Hmph! I want to see who dares to disrupt the plans of my Heavenly Demon Sect!”
With that, he lifted his gaze to the sky.
His crimson eyes emitted a beam of scarlet light that pierced the heavens, beginning to unravel the secrets of fate.
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