After I left the sect, the entire sect knelt down and begged for forgiveness.

After Ling Yun was released from the magic gourd, his face was terribly gloomy!
Sect Leader Xuan didn't tolerate this and explained the pros and cons to the person involved.

Although the Xuantian Sect has always been among the top ten sects, it ranks at the bottom and cannot compare to the Miaofa Sect in terms of foundation. This sect competition was simply a matter of the Xuantian Sect being chosen according to the usual schedule, not because they possess the same strength as the other major sects.

Since his junior brother wasn't the sect leader, he didn't know the hardships and bitterness of being in charge. He needed to explain it to him now to avoid any future misunderstandings.

He explained everything frankly and openly, but his junior brother still couldn't agree or understand, so there was nothing he could do. Call it using his status to intimidate others or helping them gain prestige, he was determined to suppress them.

"Your senior brother's cowardice is a disgrace to the Xuan Tian Sect!" Ling Yun said through gritted teeth.

"Then what do you want me to do? Just start fighting?" Master Xuan's head was throbbing with pain, like it was about to split open!
The Xuantian Sect currently only has three peak masters at the Nascent Soul stage, and they are no match for the Miaofa Sect in a fight. Did he intend to be humiliated?

Ling Yun remained silent, pondering in his heart how to kill that wretched creature!
He should have crippled her when that wretched girl left the sect, making her a useless person without spiritual roots, and none of this would have happened today!

He thought maliciously to himself, but outwardly agreed to his senior brother's suggestion for the time being. He knew that there was still a gap between them and the major sects, and now was not the time to break off relations.

Seeing that his junior brother had come to terms with it, Sect Leader Xuan sighed and left.

Ling Yun went directly to his cave to meditate and calm his murderous impulse.

For some unknown reason, he developed a demon in his heart, and when he had thoughts of killing, these thoughts would be amplified and tempted.

……

That night, Lin Yan opened her eyes and let out a long breath. Thanks to her strong physique, she had almost fully recovered after taking the pill and regulating her breathing.

The couch she was sitting on was set up with a high-level spirit-gathering array, and one could tell from her senses that it was her master's doing.

The abundant spiritual energy gathered around her made her feel refreshed and relaxed, and her hostility might be suppressed. She got up and pushed open the door, only to see her master playing with Tangyuan, holding a foxtail grass.

The rabbit and the white crocodile were both lying on one side, looking utterly dejected, probably because they had been petted too much.

Upon seeing her, the master waved.

“Disciple, you’ve raised these spirit pets very well. They’re all glossy and docile.”

"This..." Lin Yan scratched her head awkwardly.

Their docile nature is probably because they sensed their master's inability to defeat them, so they chose to be obedient. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't even acknowledge them.

The three little ones said they didn't want to talk to their master's master either! It was she who insisted on attacking them, and they knew they couldn't win, and since she didn't mean any harm, they didn't fight back!
Seeing Lin Yan's embarrassment, Wen Ningqing couldn't help but smile. After the others came over and sat down, she gave the foxtail grass to Tangyuan to carry away.

"The matter of you killing Gu Zhu has been resolved. Tomorrow, Sect Leader Xuan will bring Elder Ling Yun to apologize."

Lin Yan opened her mouth, but couldn't think of what to say! She really didn't believe that old man would come to apologize to her.

Could it be that he used the guise of apologizing to kill her? If he's at a certain distance and fast enough, he could kill her before his master can stop him!

Seeing her disciple's worry, she reassured her, "Don't worry, with your master here, he will not have a chance to hurt you. If you are still worried, you don't need to step in; just leave it to me."

Wen Ningqing wanted her disciple to be present because she wanted people to see how her master, who had once ignored her, was humiliated, so that they could break free from the shadows of the past and avoid developing inner demons.

If my disciple doesn't want to see me, he doesn't have to show his face. They are the ones who came to apologize; if they are sincere, they won't care who receives them.

"Then I'd better not see him. Let Master decide for me." She'd rather avoid Old Deng if she can! Once she's at the same level as him and no longer needs to fear his strength, she'll settle the score herself!
"Alright, I will keep them outside the barrier tomorrow."

"Is this acceptable?" This is, after all, the territory of the Xuantian Sect. How can we turn people away from their territory?

"It works!"

Since her master had said so, she chose to believe him.

After their master left, the three little ones gathered around her and fawned over her.

Their voices also echoed in their own consciousness.

Little Rabbit: Master, don't be afraid, I'll protect you if a fight breaks out!

Tangyuan: Master, I can help you blind that damned old man!

White Crocodile: Once I've recovered to my full form, I'll kill whoever comes next!
Lin Yan reached out and ruffled their hair, teasing them, "The people who want my life are at the same cultivation level as my master. Do you still want to fight?"

"..."

The three little ones said in unison, "Master, please take care!"

The next day, Sect Leader Xuan and Ling Yun indeed arrived. However, they were not allowed to enter and were left outside the barrier. Wen Ningqing watched the two who arrived empty-handed from behind the barrier, her face showing displeasure.

It's so impolite of you to come all the way to apologize without even bringing a fruit basket! And then I looked at that old man Lingyun, he looked so reluctant, he really wasn't sincere.

Sect Leader Xuan looked embarrassed as the two hesitated to remove the barrier. "Venerable Duan Yi, please remove the barrier and let us in."

Even though it was Xuantian Sect's territory, they acted like they were on someone else's land, which was incredibly frustrating. There was nothing they could do; they were in the wrong.

If they are in the right, they will probably be even more unforgiving.

Wen Ningqing said expressionlessly, "Let's just say that. If Fellow Daoist Lingyun suddenly gets angry, I can't handle it. I feel more at ease with this barrier protecting me."

Miaoyin, standing to the side, nodded in agreement. With the two Venerable Ones present, the juniors naturally dared not approach, and a separate shielding barrier was set up, so no one else could hear what they were saying.

Ling Yun sensed the sarcasm in her words, and his face darkened even further! "Our presence here is already a huge concession; your sect shouldn't push your luck!"

"I'm only calling you 'fellow Daoist' out of respect for Sect Leader Xuan; otherwise, calling you 'Old Deng' would be even more inappropriate! You, a good disciple taught by a good master, don't even think it's inappropriate, yet you have the nerve to criticize others for being inappropriate? What a ridiculous joke!"

With a fight seemingly imminent, Sect Leader Xuan's head throbbed with worry! Could this matter possibly be resolved smoothly? Perhaps he should go into seclusion and leave this mess to others…

Miaoyin chimed in from the side, "Aqing, don't speak recklessly. Don't forget the important matter."

"Yes, yes, yes, important matters come first," Sect Leader Xuan echoed!

Both parties reached an agreement on what was discussed yesterday: Xuantian Sect would compensate 50,000 high-grade spirit stones, and Ling Yun swore he would never kill Lin Yan.

After receiving the storage bag from Sect Leader Xuan, Ning Qing carefully examined it and only accepted it after finding nothing unusual. She then turned and left without saying another word.

With a smile, Miaoyin explained, "That's just how Venerable Duanyi is; please forgive him!" (End of Chapter)