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If a cultivator were to swallow the Devouring Essence Pill without an antidote, they would endure the torment of their soul being eroded day by day, as if being gnawed upon by insects, unable to live or die. The injury was to the soul, leaving no visible marks on the face, and it was often used by powerful families to torture others, a punishment that was merciless and cruel. It was a method that harmed the heavens and was strictly prohibited by the major sects in the cultivation world.
His master and senior sister, in their efforts to make him apologize to Ye Xiuyuan, had resorted to such means to torment him. Was this not a sign of their good intentions? Qi Xiao picked up the bottle from the ground, his knuckles turning white as he nearly crushed it in his grip.
You truly go to great lengths for Junior Brother Ye.
Qi Xiao’s stubbornness was becoming increasingly irritating to Su Lingyue. If it weren’t for your unwillingness to admit your mistakes, I wouldn’t have to think of such methods for you. Do you know that this time, in order to resolve matters for you, Master has even gone back on her word and taken Ye Xiuyuan as her disciple?
Master is willing to sacrifice her reputation for you, yet you remain obstinate and unrepentant. You truly do not appreciate the efforts of Master and me.
Before coming here, Master Hanying had given her this medicine and told her that if Qi Xiao still harbored resentment, she should make him take it to temper his disposition. Su Lingyue felt a twinge of sympathy, but after encountering Qi Xiao, she realized just how foresighted her master was.
To harm one’s fellow disciples and still refuse to admit fault deserved proper punishment to prevent future transgressions. Su Lingyue fixed her gaze on the bottle in his hand, a cold glint in her eyes; if Qi Xiao was unwilling, she would lend him a hand.
Qi Xiao naturally understood what she meant. He had already experienced the pain of the Devouring Essence Pill in his previous life. There was no need for him to suffer through it again. As for his revenge, it was not something he could pursue now; striking out recklessly would only worsen his situation. He needed to wait until he became stronger before he could settle his grievances.
Suppressing the tumultuous emotions within him, Qi Xiao forced himself to lower his head. I spoke out of turn just now; I hope Senior Sister can forgive me. It was my fault for injuring Junior Brother Ye; I should not have harbored resentment nor implicated Qingjing Peak.
Su Lingyue slightly raised her chin. It’s good that you can understand.
After saying this, she watched coldly as she waited for Qi Xiao to take the medicine. Qi Xiao coughed lightly while clutching his chest, and the foul blood that had been trapped in his throat surged forth immediately.
The young man’s lips were stained with blood, his face pale as if he might collapse at any moment, his soul ready to flee from this world. He pressed a hand against his chest and smiled faintly despite the chill in his heart.
However, I am injured and truly cannot bear the pain of the Devouring Essence Pill. Senior Sister, could you allow me to take it after I recover?
Su Lingyue intended for Qi Xiao to suffer a bit but had no intention of pushing him to death. Seeing the young man spit out foul blood and visibly weaken, her expression changed slightly.
You wait here; I will report back to Master right away.
Th-Thank you, Senior Sister.
Su Lingyue was afraid that the young man would faint at any moment. She hurried away, completely unaware that behind her, the boy wiped the blood from his lips, his eyes gleaming with a wolf-like sharpness.
At Qingjing Peak, in the Cold Moon Hall, two servants blocked the hurried approach of Fang Lingyue, whispering a reminder to her.
Elder Ye and Brother Ye are inside.
Fang Lingyue knew it was not a good time to disturb them, but it was her suggestion to have Qi Xiao reflect in the Cold Cave. She couldn't bear the reputation of having driven her junior disciple to despair.
After hesitating for a moment, she raised her voice outside the hall.
Master, I have something to discuss with you.
The conversation inside came to an abrupt halt. Master Hanying frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure crossing her face.
Her eldest disciple usually had no sense of timing; knowing she was meeting with Elder Ye, how could she choose this moment to seek an audience?
However, Elder Ye, who had been interrupted, smiled warmly while stroking his beard.
If the Master has matters to attend to, please feel free to handle them first. We can discuss our affairs another day.
A trace of annoyance flickered in Master Hanying's beautiful eyes.
It’s fine; Lingyue has come to see me about that rebellious disciple. It might be better not to discuss him at all; at least it would provide some peace.
Master Hanying had been stuck at a bottleneck for quite some time. Recently, she learned that Elder Ye had a treasured Ice Spirit Pill of Earth grade in his possession. If she could refine this pill, she might break through her current limitations.
At this moment, with the incident involving Qi Xiao and Ye Xiuyuan unfolding, she intended to cultivate a good relationship with Elder Ye. Thus, she allowed her eldest disciple to severely punish Qi Xiao and even took the opportunity to take in the exceptionally talented Ye Xiuyuan as her own disciple.
Though this meant sacrificing a junior disciple, gaining a disciple on par with Xiao Liu and another Ice Spirit Pill was not a loss.
However, Xiao Liu was quite unreasonable and stubbornly refused to admit his mistakes, causing embarrassment for everyone involved.
Master Hanying couldn't help but coldly admonish him. "Are you unaware that I have matters to discuss with Elder Ye? Step back now; we can talk about other things later."
Su Lingyue stood frozen in place, feeling torn. She knew she had interrupted something important and that her master was already displeased. Yet thinking of the young man in the Cold Cave spitting blood made it hard for her to care about anything else.
Summoning her courage, Su Lingyue pushed through the door.
Please forgive me, Master! It's just that my junior brother's situation is dire!
He was injured in the secret realm and hasn't recovered yet. If he has endured another seventy lashes from the Soul-Dispersing Whip while being locked up in the Cold Cave for so long, I worry he won't hold on much longer!
Just moments ago, he even spat blood; I'm afraid he has sustained serious internal injuries.
Master Hanying furrowed her brow. If something were to happen to him now, it would cross the line of punishment and lead to worse consequences.
After a brief hesitation, Fang Lingyue spoke softly.
Master, Sixth Junior Brother has already admitted his mistakes; could you please release him for now?
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall fell into a sudden silence.
Master Han Ying lowered his gaze for a moment before slowly speaking, "Xiu Yuan, what do you think?"
The young man’s brows flashed with a hint of dissatisfaction, but he concealed it well. He placed a hand on his chest and coughed lightly, his voice gentle.
"This matter does involve my fault. If I hadn't been visiting Qingjing Peak so frequently, Sixth Senior Brother wouldn't have acted out of jealousy and made such a grave mistake. I ask Master not to continue blaming him."
"You defend him even after he deliberately harmed you."
Ye Xiu Yuan forced a bitter smile, which held more resignation than anything else.
With Master and the senior sisters being so kind, it was only natural for Sixth Senior Brother to worry about losing their favor. Moreover, Xiu Yuan was merely a useless body; being able to enter Master’s teachings was already a stroke of luck in three lifetimes, and he dared not ask for more.
If Sixth Senior Brother still harbored any grievances against Xiu Yuan, then Xiu Yuan would simply have to endure it.
His words of understanding only served to infuriate Master Han Ying further. The cold, beautiful face showed a deep disdain.
"Qi Xiao is mediocre in talent and prone to jealousy. With such a temperament and behavior, how can he be worthy of being my disciple? Ye Xiu Yuan is far more to my liking."
Master Han Ying's voice turned icy. "The punishment can be waived, but the wrongdoing cannot be overlooked. You tell him that if he wishes to leave the Han Cave, he must personally apologize to Xiu Yuan."
Ye Xiu Yuan hesitated, "Master, how can I accept an apology from my senior brother? This might only make him angrier."
Master Han Ying laughed coldly, her dissatisfaction with Qi Xiao growing stronger. "Hmph! As long as Qingjing Peak is under my jurisdiction, he must abide by the rules of this peak since he is my disciple."
Fang Ling Yue bowed her head respectfully in acknowledgment of the order.
Inside the Han Cave, Qi Xiao sat cross-legged with his eyes closed in meditation. Hearing footsteps, he slowly opened his eyes.
Su Ling Yue looked down at him coldly from above. "Little Six, Master has agreed to let you out, but there is one condition: you must apologize to Junior Brother Ye in person."
"This time Master can forgive you because of Junior Brother Ye's unscathed condition; it’s an act of great kindness. You mustn't throw a tantrum. If you cause any more trouble, I won’t help you."
A faint smirk played on Qi Xiao's lips as he remained calm. "Eldest Sister worries too much. Since this matter is my fault, I will naturally apologize properly."
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