Arc 3: Part 26
"Tian Xuanzi, what's the rush? I understand your intentions," the elderly man said. "Yes, you're indeed powerful. I'm at such an old age, a step away from the grave even without a fight. How could I possibly challenge you?"
The elder sighed.
Tian Xuanzi sneered, "Fighting among members of the same sect is a significant crime. You know that, so why not carry out the punishment and execute her immediately?"
"Tian Xuanzi, is not your cultivation of demonic practices a grave crime as well?" the elder countered. "We old-timers have kept our doors closed, not pursuing you. Can't you also take a step back now?"
"If you want to kill me, come forth right now! Do you think I fear you?"
A vast expanse of snow stretched across the northern wilderness. The clash of demonic and spiritual energies churned the falling snow into a magnificent storm. Yet, no one appreciated this sublime beauty. The atmosphere was charged with tension, full of hidden dangers and killing intent. Figures like Lu Han Yuanjun cowered behind the elder, their faces filled with apprehension.
Regardless of their squabbles with Tian Xuanzi, they never dared disturb the secluded elders. Unexpectedly, Feng Yin Yue had dared to interrupt their seclusion, bringing along the elder's jade token as proof of his support.
"Tian Xuanzi," the elder sighed, "her harming a fellow sect member indeed warrants punishment, but we cannot be excessively severe. You pressured her spiritual veins just now. As you saw, though she currently possesses a dual wood and earth spiritual root, her spiritual root is far stronger than an ordinary heavenly spiritual root!"
He spoke earnestly, "Once she starts practicing, she could become a great success in a thousand years. The younger generation of our Ziwei Palace is short on talent. Bai Tong is already disabled, do you really want another death? If we lose our inheritance, what then? Feng Yin Yue is still a child. Can't you forgive her just once?"
"If I forgive her, then who will seek justice for my A'Tong!"
"Tian Xuanzi! Must you persist in this?"
Tong Su sighed softly.
"Both of you," she interjected, "since I'm the topic of your discussion, could I say a few words?"
Tian Xuanzi frowned at her, to which she gently patted his arm. "Brother, don't let me hold up your journey to that gate you mentioned. Your business is more critical than mine."
"A'Tong!"
She shook her head, looking towards the elder, "This is... senior?"
"I am called Chen Lingzi," the elder responded. "Since Tian Xuanzi took you as his pupil, you can also call me Uncle Master."
Despite his polite demeanor, the elder's words were forceful, displaying a pushy attitude.
"Bai Tong," the elder began, "I know you feel treated unfairly. But, since Tian Xuanzi gave you his spiritual root, your cultivation hasn't been too greatly impacted. How about you forgive Feng Yin Yue this time? If you agree not to pursue this further, I have here a 'Illusion Sea Bottle' that I can give you as compensation. Alternatively, I can help you get anything else you want."
Illusion Sea Bottle?
Wasn't that the high-quality magical tool that Elder Chen Lingzi was famous for? He was offering it to Bai Tong as compensation!
Lu Han Yuanjun and the others couldn't help but exhibit an expression of both envy and jealousy.
Tong Su scoffed, raising her head, her gaze full of mockery.
"Uncle Master Chen Lingzi, you truly are a good man who cares about the sect. It's just a pity that the compensation you want to give me disgusts me!"
Upon her words, the elder's face hardened, and the people around were stupefied!
Taking a step forward, Tong Su took out the jade-carved sect token from her pouch. She held her head high and looked around, her words well-spaced.
"Since my brother has already left, I also don't want to stay in this filthy, disgusting Ziwei Palace anymore! Remember, you forced me to leave today. Tomorrow, I'll make you all cry and beg for my return!"
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