Chapter 43: Are You Satisfied?

"Help! Someone help her! Quick!"

"Wait, the game didn't say anything about a plot kill for the female lead!"

Outside the game, Chen Huaian was dumbfounded as he watched Li Qingran instantly turn into a bloodied figure.

For a moment, he even wondered if he hadn't spent enough money!

He frantically tapped the screen, causing the already cracked phone screen to crack even more.

Sweat rolled down his cheeks, and at this moment, Chen Huaian desperately hoped the system would pop up a recharge button.

The disciples of the Qingyun Sect were all stunned. Among the crowd, one disciple turned pale, his face filled with shock.

He never imagined that Li Qingran would use a Heavenly Dao Oath as a means to prove her innocence.

That was the torment of ten thousand swords through the heart!

If not careful, it could become a lifelong shadow on her cultivation path, making it nearly impossible to advance further!

Meanwhile, for Chen Huaian, the in-game purchases, though delayed, finally arrived. A prompt box leisurely popped up just before the screen was completely ruined.

**[Would you like to spend 18.8¥ to purchase a Celestial Grade Jade Creation Pill to heal Li Qingran? (Limited-time offer~♥)]**​

"Buy!"

Without hesitation, Chen Huaian closed his eyes and recharged, not even noticing that the amount this time was surprisingly reasonable.

In the Cangyun Realm, at the square in front of the Qingyun Sect's main hall.

Li Qingran, who was on the verge of passing out from the pain, was suddenly supported by an invisible force.

Then, everyone saw a brocade box float out from the void behind her.

The box opened, revealing a jade-green pill inside. In an instant, the fragrance of the pill filled the air. Disciples nearby felt their spiritual energy circulation speed up, and even their unhealed wounds began to itch. Those farther away also felt refreshed and invigorated.

Before anyone could fully savor the intoxicating aroma of the pill,

it flew to Li Qingran's lips, transforming into a stream of cyan light that entered her body with her breath, spreading throughout her in the blink of an eye.

"The Jade Creation Pill! It must be the Jade Creation Pill!"

Sect Leader Wu Duantian was the first to react.

During this time, he had tried all sorts of precious pills to restore Zhao Lingtian's dantian, including the Jade Creation Pill, which was said to snatch people back from the gates of death. However, the Jade Creation Pill he gave Zhao Lingtian didn't have such an overwhelming fragrance. Moreover, the pill he had just seen was crystal clear, flawless, and resembled emerald. The answer was obvious.

"It's a Celestial Grade Jade Creation Pill!" Wu Duantian was utterly shocked.

"Master, is this pill really that amazing?"

Wu Duantian glanced at Zhao Lingtian and said irritably, "The lowest grade Jade Creation Pill is a fifth-grade pill. This one is of Celestial Grade. What grade do you think it should be?"

Zhao Lingtian's eyes widened. If a regular Jade Creation Pill was a fifth-grade pill, then this Celestial Grade one must be at least a fourth or even third-grade pill…

Such a precious pill was used just to alleviate Li Qingran's pain?

She was only in pain, not dying!

At this moment, Zhao Lingtian felt as if his heart was bleeding.

The elders of the various peaks watched as Li Qingran's body was enveloped in a jade-like cyan light, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

Such a pill would only be used in life-and-death situations. Who would waste it like this?

In the crowd, Outer Sect Elder Wang Chuanhe was already drenched in sweat.

He sensed that disaster was imminent. Being exposed was a certainty.

Who would have thought Li Qingran would be so bold as to break a Heavenly Dao Oath of ten thousand swords through the heart?

With Wu Duantian's temperament, his position as an elder was definitely gone, and he would have to endure the cruel punishment of having his eyes gouged out and tongue cut off. Most importantly, would the mysterious cultivator behind Li Qingran let him off? Would Wu Duantian sacrifice him to curry favor with that cultivator?

The more he thought about it, the more terrified he became.

Wang Chuanhe's gaze at Li Qingran grew increasingly sinister.

"Now that everyone's attention is on that disciple, the mysterious cultivator must also be concerned about her safety. This is the perfect moment to strike…"

With no hesitation,

Wang Chuanhe pulled out a flying sword and threw it forward.

Then, he leaped onto the sword and took off.

Green mountains remain, and clear waters flow.

Let's go!

However, before he could fly more than a few feet,

a dozen golden talismans caught up to him at an even faster speed.

Boom—!

Under the clear sky, a storm of thunder and lightning descended.

Wang Chuanhe, unable to dodge in time, was struck directly. He fell, charred and smoking, crashing to the ground.

In front of his phone, Chen Huaian's face darkened as he stuffed the unused Thunderfire Talismans back into his inventory. He blew on his numb fingers, his actions hidden and his name unknown.

Wang Chuanhe, as an outer sect elder, was only at the peak of the Golden Core stage.

While the Thunderfire Talismans weren't enough to kill him outright, being struck by over a dozen in a row left him thoroughly cooked, unable to even stand up.

Wu Duantian, seeing this, was also startled and quickly ordered Wang Chuanhe to be restrained.

He grew even more wary of the mysterious cultivator.

Throwing Thunderfire Talismans by the handful, including a few of the highest grade, indicated that the other party had abundant resources. Could they be a hidden old monster from another sect? Such old monsters, backed by a sect, were the most troublesome. If they were a rogue cultivator, it would be easier to deal with them.

"Master, Sect Leader, this disciple is guilty."

Seeing Wang Chuanhe being restrained, Yun Zimo knew the matter could no longer be concealed. He knelt before Wu Duantian and Daoist Qingxuan, kowtowing and admitting his guilt. "But this disciple was only angry that Li Qingran harmed Junior Sister, so I acted impulsively and resorted to such a plan… No matter what, I have violated the sect rules. I am willing to accept punishment!"

"You scoundrel!" Daoist Qingxuan trembled with rage, his face flushed red.

This was a massive humiliation. From now on, his Chixiao Peak would become the laughingstock of the Qingyun Sect!

Worse, when the sect's founder emerged from seclusion, he might view Daoist Qingxuan negatively because of this mess.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. But with a pair of eyes watching him from the shadows, he didn't dare act rashly.

Daoist Qingxuan swore he had never felt so humiliated in his life.

"Hmm, without Wang Chuanhe's involvement, you wouldn't have succeeded. He is the core of the problem," Wu Duantian stroked his beard, his eyes narrowing.

Yun Zimo's heart leaped with joy upon hearing this.

Since the Sect Leader had said so, the main punishment would fall on Wang Chuanhe, meaning his own punishment would be lighter!

Then, Wu Duantian loudly announced, "Outer Sect Elder Wang Chuanhe, for framing and slandering a fellow disciple, the nature of his actions is extremely vile!

As an elder, he lacks virtue and morality. As a manager, he disregards rules and order. Therefore, he is stripped of his position as an elder. His eyes will be gouged out, his tongue cut off, and molten iron poured into his ears. He will be sent to the Reflection Cliff to repent for half a year. Chixiao Peak's personal disciple Yun Zimo will also have his eyes gouged out, tongue cut off, and molten iron poured into his ears. He will repent on the Reflection Cliff for three months. Considering his willingness to admit his mistakes, his daily meals will include two extra vegetable leaves.

As for the other disciples involved in this matter, they will all be sent to the Reflection Cliff for seclusion!"

Yun Zimo's face turned pale upon hearing this.

After all that, wasn't the punishment still the same?

And the time on the Reflection Cliff had been extended!

"Sect Leader, please, no! I'll be ruined… Master? Master! Please, plead for me!"

Yun Zimo crawled to Daoist Qingxuan's feet, only to be kicked away. He rolled all the way to the edge of the square, unconscious by the time he stopped.

"Master, Third Junior Brother has already admitted his mistake…"

Lu Changtian hadn't expected that Li Qingran's expulsion from the Qingyun Sect was a setup. But seeing Yun Zimo's pitiful state, he couldn't help but feel sympathy.

Mu Baishuang also approached, softly pleading, "Yes, Master, Third Senior Brother just lost his head for a moment."

However, the usual charm that worked on the senior brothers had no effect on Daoist Qingxuan.

"Silence!"

Daoist Qingxuan's icy gaze swept over Lu Changtian and the others like a blade.

"Say one more word, and you'll join them on the Reflection Cliff!"

Lu Changtian's face turned pale, and he quickly shut his mouth.

Xiao Yifeng, who had been about to plead, swallowed his words.

A shadow flashed in Mu Baishuang's eyes.

The situation and the people were gradually slipping out of her control.

…

Wu Duantian glanced at the people of Chixiao Peak, a faint smile curling his lips.

His gaze then fell on Li Qingran, who had regained consciousness. In a gentle tone, he asked,

"Qingran, are you satisfied with this Sect Leader's decision?"