Chapter 288: Eldest Senior Brother, Yu Zhao Has Formed Her Nascent Soul
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After Bai Ling refused to help Quan Ye through his perilous situation, Spiritual Soul had remained silent for a long time. The quietness made Master Qing Yan wonder if it had left his body entirely.
Hearing its voice again now, Master Qing Yan’s hopes were dashed, filling him with displeasure. Adding to his anger, the Spiritual Soul brought up the issue of Ye Cong Xin being a demonic entity, rekindling his fury and murderous intent.
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Meanwhile, Ye Cong Xin managed to calm the brewing conflict between Su Ming and Quan Ye temporarily.
Su Ming then turned to Ye Cong Xin, inviting her to his cave to receive the gifts he had prepared during his recent hardships, where he had also found many treasures. As a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator, Master Qing Yan had no need to covet a disciple’s discoveries, and Su Ming’s storage space had once again become rich with treasures.
Upon hearing this, Quan Ye jumped at the chance and insisted Ye Cong Xin visit his cave, claiming he had gifts for her as well.
Su Ming’s temper flared. “Quan Ye, are you deliberately opposing me today?”
“Su Ming, stop thinking so highly of yourself!”
As the two were about to start another argument, Ye Cong Xin made her choice decisively. “Third Senior Brother, you should go back. Fifth Senior Brother has just recovered from his illness and shouldn’t be upset.”
Quan Ye beamed with triumph, casting a smug glance at Su Ming. After gaining Master Qing Yan’s permission, he left with Ye Cong Xin.
Su Ming was so angry he almost ground his teeth to dust. He didn’t blame his Little Junior Sister; her kind heart had simply been manipulated by that scoundrel, Quan Ye.
As he fumed silently, a sudden, overwhelming pressure descended from above, pinning him to the ground. His bones cracked audibly under the force. Several nearby disciples standing guard also collapsed, their faces pale with fear.
Enemy attack?
“Master…” Su Ming called out anxiously, looking up to Master Qing Yan for guidance.
But before he could say much, he was shocked by Master Qing Yan’s expression, which twisted and shifted uncontrollably. What’s happening to Master? His face looks terrifying.
Suddenly, a piercing gaze landed on Su Ming, causing sharp pain to spread throughout his body. Alarmed, he heard Master Qing Yan’s urgent voice:
“Su Ming, Ye Cong Xin is the embodiment of a demonic entity! You must not give her any gifts…”
Before the words could fully register, the oppressive pressure vanished, and Master Qing Yan disappeared.
The disciples nervously got up, dusting themselves off with incantations. Only Su Ming remained lying on the ground, his eyes vacant.
“Su Senior Brother? Su Senior Brother?” one called out cautiously.
“Ah!” Su Ming screamed suddenly, startling the other disciples, then stumbled away as if he hadn’t seen them, his steps unsteady like a wandering ghost.
“Something’s off with the people from Lone Moon Peak,” one disciple muttered with a frown.
That remark opened the floodgates of conversation.
“Yeah, Fang Cheng Lang and Lan Zi Yu were big shots in the sect, but they’ve been absent for so long.”
“I heard Cui Jue, the fourth on Lone Moon Peak, has stopped refining pills. Even the Green Wood Sect wanted to recruit him as an alchemy prodigy!”
“Ever since Yu Zhao left, they’ve all been declining. Meanwhile, Yu Zhao’s been soaring to greater heights.”
“That’s true!”
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Su Ming didn’t hear the gossip as he ran straight to his cave, slamming the door shut and leaning against it, his heart racing.
“It’s an illusion… It must be an illusion…” he muttered, closing his eyes tightly. But his face grew increasingly pale, and his voice trailed off.
A demonic entity? How could Little Junior Sister possibly be one? She grew up in the Five Elements Dao Sect, never venturing outside alone. There’s no way she could’ve been possessed without anyone noticing.
Yet the voice he had heard—it was unmistakably Master’s. He couldn’t have misheard it. And if memory served, Eldest Senior Brother had said something similar once.
Clutching his hair, Su Ming’s mind swirled in chaos. After a long while, he decided to confront Master for answers. However, upon reaching Master Qing Yan’s cave, he was unsurprisingly denied entry.
Master was in seclusion again.
Who’s supposed to clear this up for me now?
Standing outside for a long time, Su Ming finally resolved to treat it as though nothing had happened. If Master had misunderstood and falsely accused Little Junior Sister, acting rashly would only worsen the situation. He decided to wait for Master to emerge from seclusion and clarify everything.
Even with this plan, Su Ming couldn’t shake his unease. Thoughts of Little Junior Sister left him feeling guilty and unable to face her.
With a heavy sigh, he lamented, “Master has truly given me a tough problem to handle.”
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As a child, Ye Cong Xin had a peculiar habit. Due to her physical limitations, she couldn’t run and instead enjoyed sitting by the window, observing the world and studying people’s expressions.
Over time, she mastered the art of interpreting micro-expressions to understand people’s thoughts. This skill later helped her win favor and replace Yu Zhao as the sect’s rising star.
In Ye Cong Xin’s eyes, there were only two types of people: the smart and the foolish. She had strategies for dealing with both.
Quan Ye, however, belonged to the latter group.
She believed a few tricks would be enough to win him over. But to her surprise, Quan Ye was as stubborn and unpleasant as a stone in a pit. Her poetic musings made him yawn; her philosophical musings drew his ridicule. He even insisted on sparring with her.
Ye Cong Xin vividly remembered Quan Ye breaking Yu Zhao’s ribs with a single kick. Though she had formed her Golden Core, her fragile body couldn’t withstand a fight against this human beast.
After days of failed attempts, Quan Ye grew annoyed with her presence and began avoiding her altogether. This ignited her competitive spirit.
As a result, the Five Elements Dao Sect frequently witnessed scenes of Quan Ye dodging while Ye Cong Xin pursued relentlessly.
Xiu Luo and Zhang Jun, tasked with observing Ye Cong Xin, even held a meeting to discuss whether to intervene in her “harassment.” They concluded to let things play out since Grand Senior Sister had instructed them not to interfere as long as Ye Cong Xin interacted with Lone Moon Peak’s members.
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Another day passed, and the harassed Quan Ye took an unexpected step—he hid in Fang Cheng Lang’s room.
Since attempting to kill Ye Cong Xin in front of the sect masters, Fang Cheng Lang had been confined to his quarters. Once a celebrated Sword Gentleman, he now lived as a silent prisoner of Lone Moon Peak.
When Quan Ye barged into Fang Cheng Lang’s room, he showed no shame, announcing boldly, “I’m just here to hide.”
Fang Cheng Lang didn’t bother arguing with him, choosing instead to meditate.
Quan Ye suddenly broke the silence. “Eldest Senior Brother, Yu Zhao has formed her Nascent Soul.”