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In her past life, Qi Xiaoning had died unyielding, believing that as long as she persisted, there would come a day when they would recognize her innocence. But now, having experienced death, she suddenly realized how foolish she had been in her previous life.
Many people would forever only believe what they wanted to believe; no matter how hard she tried to prove herself, it was all in vain. If that was the case, did it really matter whether they believed her or not? If they deemed her guilty, then so be it!
Upon hearing his words, Fang Lingyue was taken aback, feeling inexplicably that the young man before her seemed somewhat different from before. She furrowed her brow and replied softly, "If you can come to terms with this, then that's for the best."
The next day, Qi Xiao was released from the cold cave, and news of his need to apologize to Ye Xiuyuan spread throughout the Xiaoyao Sect like wildfire. The mere act of apologizing had granted him freedom; Qi Xiao truly was fortunate. It was fortunate that Junior Brother Ye was gentle and kind-hearted; had it been someone else, this matter would certainly not have been so easily brushed aside.
To attempt to harm a fellow disciple and then only face a few days of punishment in the cold cave followed by a few words of apology was far too lenient for that little scoundrel Qi Xiao! It was truly hard to contain my resentment without seizing this opportunity to trample him into the ground!
On the mountainside stood a man and a woman, both exuding an extraordinary presence. The girl in green fluttered like a delicate flower, lively and charming. The boy appeared gentle and handsome, his complexion pale with an almost sickly pallor.
This pair was none other than Ye Xiuyuan and Qi Xiao's senior sister, Song Xiaoling. Today, as Qi Xiao emerged from the cave, it had initially only been Ye Xiuyuan and Song Xiaoling waiting for him. However, the news spread quickly, and soon many disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect gathered nearby.
They all stood there waiting to give Ye Xiuyuan a chance to vent his frustrations. Before long, a thin figure slowly appeared at the cave entrance. He leaped down gracefully and landed before the crowd in an instant.
Whispers began to circulate among the onlookers.
"How thick-skinned can he be? He actually dares to swagger out like that without fear of being beaten."
"Why would he fear being beaten? He’s a genius of the Xiaoyao Sect and a disciple of Master Hanying—oh wait, not anymore."
This remark instantly sparked laughter among the crowd. Hearing this, Song Xiaoling frowned in displeasure.
Qi Xiao, despite her shortcomings, was still a member of the Qingjing Peak, and she would not allow outsiders to mock them. However, given the current situation, she found it difficult to voice her thoughts.
She stepped forward and shot a resentful glare at Qi Xiao, placing all the blame on him. If it weren't for his misconduct, how could Qingjing Peak be dragged into this mess, becoming fodder for gossip among other disciples?
With a sarcastic tone, she remarked, "You really have quite the attitude, Junior Brother. We’ve been kept waiting for so long. You don’t think you can just dawdle and let this slide, do you?"
She scanned Qi Xiao from head to toe, her expression revealing her disdain as if she had already seen through his little schemes. "Your tricks won’t work. Master sent me here today to keep an eye on you and ensure you uphold your promises."
As soon as Qi Xiao emerged and saw the crowd, he had anticipated the humiliation that awaited him. However, hearing Song Xiaoling's presumptuous words made a bitter taste rise in his throat.
He had been severely injured by Master Han Ying's palm strike, leaving him with significant damage to his foundation. He had been lingering in the cold cave to recuperate, fearing that he might not have enough strength to fly back to Qingjing Peak and would end up falling to his death mid-air.
But unexpectedly, Song Xiaoling and Ye Xiuyuan had brought a large group of people to wait outside the cave, eager to see him make a fool of himself. His delay had only disappointed them.
Qi Xiao remained silent for a while too long. Song Xiaoling wrinkled her nose, sensing something was off. "Why aren’t you speaking? Do you think pretending to be mute will let you escape? Is this your new tactic?"
As soon as she said this, everyone understood and looked at Qi Xiao with even more disgust. Ye Xiuyuan suppressed a smile in his eyes and said softly, "Senior Sister, don’t say that. On that day, Master was too angry and accidentally injured Senior Brother; it’s only natural for him to be upset."
He pulled Song Xiaoling behind him with an anxious demeanor. "Senior Sister, let’s hurry back. Senior Brother is injured and needs proper rest."
Ye Xiuyuan's words seemed considerate at first glance, but the more he spoke like this, the more Qi Xiao appeared loathsome and obstinate. Seeing Ye Xiuyuan’s gentle demeanor stirred a coldness in Qi Xiao’s heart.
In his past life, he had used such tactics repeatedly to retreat while advancing, painting him as the villain in others' eyes.
Indeed, upon hearing his words, Song Xiaoling grew even angrier. She pulled Ye Xiuyuan behind her and glared at Qi Xiao. "Let me tell you something: Ye Junior Brother may be easy to talk to, but I am not! You will apologize today—whether you want to or not!"
A cold sneer formed in Qi Xiao's heart as he clenched his fists tightly.
In his previous life, he could not tolerate Ye Xiuyuan's innocent facade and his subtle smear tactics, which only made him speak more harshly to Ye Xiuyuan. Little did he know that this played right into Ye Xiuyuan's hands; today, he would not make the same mistake again.
"I was wrong about what happened that day, and I apologize to my junior brother."
Ye Xiuyuan stared wide-eyed in shock. He had yet to comprehend how Qi Xiao had suddenly changed his demeanor when he instinctively opened his mouth to respond, but before he could utter a single word, Qi Xiao interrupted him.
"Junior brother, there's no need to evade responsibility. If you do not accept my apology, my conscience will be troubled."
"I know you harbor resentment towards me, and you certainly won’t forgive me so easily. That’s why I’ve prepared a gift as a token of my apology."
As Qi Xiao spoke these three sentences in succession, the onlookers couldn't help but feel that something was amiss. Wasn't Qi Xiao known for being jealous and easily angered, often bullying Junior Brother Ye? But today, it seemed quite the opposite.
"Hmph, you don’t understand. Qi Xiao has been punished and has learned his lesson."
It was inevitable for Qi Xiao to feel resentment; after all, who didn’t know that Junior Brother Ye loved to visit the Quiet Peak? As a disciple from another mountain, running over every day would naturally annoy others.
Moreover, Elder Ye wanted to place Junior Brother Ye under the tutelage of Master Han Ying. If it were you all, being constantly reminded of your position by someone else, would you be willing to accept it?
Hearing more and more gossip around him, Ye Xiuyuan's heart skipped a beat. How could it be that after just a few days apart, Qi Xiao seemed like a completely different person—suddenly so perceptive?
He hurriedly interrupted Qi Xiao. "Brother, how can I accept your gift? We are both disciples under our master; as long as we can get along harmoniously, that is my greatest wish."
Ye Xiuyuan pressed down on Qi Xiao's hand to prevent him from giving the gift, but Qi Xiao slightly curled his lips and with a bit of force pushed Ye Xiuyuan's hand away.
"If my junior brother is unwilling to accept the gift, then my heart is truly uneasy."
Song Xiaoling also chimed in: "This is something he owes you; why should you feel embarrassed? Since Qi Xiao wants to make amends, he should naturally offer something of value—don’t let it be too shabby or you'll lose face!"
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