“If you have nothing to hide, then open your storage pouch and let everyone see whether it contains anyone else’s belongings.”
Of course, Lin Ruo didn’t dare agree to Bai Yuyan’s suggestion because there were indeed things in his storage pouch that belonged to others.
Right now, Lin Ruo’s expression looked extremely dark. Faced with Bai Yuyan’s demand, he remained silent, not giving an answer for a long time.
The surrounding onlookers, all watching for drama, now wore increasingly intrigued expressions. Could it be… that something big was about to be revealed?
“What’s wrong? Got something to hide?”
A trace of coldness flashed in Bai Yuyan’s beautiful eyes. This was a perfect opportunity. If it weren’t for the protection of Heaven’s Fortune around Lin Ruo, she would’ve already killed him herself.
Lin Ruo gave a cold snort. “There’s nothing in my storage pouch like what you’re accusing me of, Senior Sister. Don’t go making baseless claims!”
With that, Lin Ruo turned to leave.
“Stop right there! Lin Ruo, you haven’t answered Senior Sister’s question!”
Xue Zhiping stepped forward to block his path. He couldn’t believe it; just a few words from the Senior Sister had Lin Ruo on the ropes. This was the perfect chance to reclaim the face he’d lost before!
“You? Think you can stop me?”
Lin Ruo’s gaze turned cold and killing intent flashed in his eyes.
Xue Zhiping was startled by the look in Lin Ruo’s eyes. This guy was terrifying!
Ding—
A crisp sound rang out as a crimson longsword blocked Lin Ruo’s path. It was Bai Yuyan’s sword, Crimson Jade.
“Don’t push people too far!”
Facing Xue Zhiping, Lin Ruo was confident he could win. But when it came to this senior sister leading the team….though she was at Fourth Rank cultivation, he had a vague feeling that she was far from as simple as she appeared.
“Open your storage pouch and prove your innocence.”
With a flick of her slender finger, Bai Yuyan pointed the tip of Crimson Jade’s blade straight at Lin Ruo’s heart.
After a moment of hesitation, Lin Ruo finally said, “Fine!”
He slowly opened his storage pouch. Xue Zhiping stared intently. If there were items from other disciples, he had to be the first to spot them, before Lin Ruo could destroy the evidence.
Buzz—
Lin Ruo swiftly pulled out an azure talisman, bit his tongue, and spat a mouthful of blood onto it.
“Rise!”
With a fierce shout, countless fine needles spun into the air around him.
Boom—
A surge of powerful energy blasted Xue Zhiping back.
“If I, Lin Ruo, want to leave who dares to stop me!”
In a flash, Lin Ruo’s figure shot toward the exit.
Seeing this, Bai Yuyan didn’t panic in the slightest. With a flick of her finger, Crimson Jade shot straight toward Lin Ruo.
Although Lin Ruo’s magical artifact possessed power on par with a Sixth Rank cultivator, his own cultivation was only at First Rank. At best, he could bring out the strength of a Fourth Rank.
But Bai Yuyan wasn’t a simple Fourth Rank.
With one strike, Crimson Jade sent Lin Ruo crashing to the ground.
“Trying to run? Looks like you do have something to hide.”
At this moment, Bai Yuyan was quite pleased. After all, Lin Ruo’s attempt to flee was indirect confirmation that there was indeed something bad in his storage pouch.
“According to sect regulations, if one is found to have harmed fellow disciples and resists arrest, their cultivation may be abolished and they are to be brought back to the sect.”
Bai Yuyan spoke calmly while pointing Crimson Jade directly at Lin Ruo’s dantian.
Zheng—
Suddenly, the sound of a guzheng echoed through the air.
At the same time, an immense spiritual pressure swept across everyone present, sending waves of terror through their hearts.
There was a powerful expert here in Fragrant Flower Pavilion!
Even Bai Yuyan’s expression froze. This energy was peak Sixth Rank!
Chu Feng also heard the guzheng’s sound. Instantly, his vision went dark and his head grew dizzy.
Though his cultivation had jumped several realms, his spiritual strength hadn’t improved at all.
Against such overwhelming spiritual energy, he couldn’t withstand it.
“Junior brother!”
Bai Yuyan cried out and quickly caught the swaying Chu Feng in her arms.
In this moment, Chu Feng’s face was practically pressed right up against Senior Sister Yuyan’s magnificent bosom. Watching from not far away, Liu Zhitong couldn’t help but envy him…. getting this close to such a cold and elegant senior sister, even dying would be worth it.
“Senior Sister… Yuyan…”
Chu Feng said weakly. Could this be what they call a legendary sonic attack?
The moment he heard the guzheng sound, everything had gone black for him. This really was a silent killer. No wonder sound-type techniques were so powerful in martial arts novels.
“Don’t speak yet.”
Bai Yuyan lightly tapped Chu Feng’s forehead with her fingertip, and a surge of spiritual energy flowed into him. Chu Feng immediately felt much better.
Then, Bai Yuyan took out a medicinal pill and personally fed it to Chu Feng.
“Who are you?”
With her junior brother in her arms, Bai Yuyan locked her beautiful eyes on a certain room on the third floor. The spiritual wave from earlier had come from there.
“I’m just a nameless woman. However, I must say…judging from what I saw, that young man whom you were forcing back step by step doesn’t seem like someone who would harm his fellow disciples. Deciding to abolish his cultivation so hastily doesn’t seem right.”
As that magnetic voice spoke, many among the crowd suddenly recognized who it belonged to.
“Isn’t that the courtesan queen?!”
“Yeah! Who would’ve thought this courtesan queen was so powerful!”
“If I remember correctly, just a few days ago, that guy managed to charm her into a really good mood.”
“That’s right; that day, he even almost got into a fight with someone from the demonic faction!”
For a moment, the crowd around them erupted in chatter.
Hearing that voice, Bai Yuyan also remembered who this woman was. In her previous life, there had always been many women around Lin Ruo and all of them were powerful. If she remembered correctly, this one seemed to be from the Sound Sect.
“A member of the Sound Sect appearing in Fragrant Flower Pavilion, isn’t that a bit… inappropriate?”
The moment Bai Yuyan spoke, it was like a stone dropped into still water, instantly stirring up waves.
“The Sound Sect? What’s someone from the Sound Sect doing in Fragrant Flower Pavilion?!”
“Aren’t all the women here from the demon race?”
The Sound Sect was a first-rate power within the Great Yan. Of course, overall, it couldn’t compare to the Heaven’s Peak Sect, but within the country, it was definitely well-known.
Liu Meier’s heart tightened. How did the other party recognize that she was from the Sound Sect!?
“You must be joking, young lady. I’m just a humble demon courtesan living a life of hardship.”
In response to Liu Meier’s words, Bai Yuyan let out a cold laugh. This woman clearly knew she couldn’t expose her identity as a member of the Sound Sect here. Otherwise, the Sound Sect would suffer a huge loss of face.
Seeing the situation unfold, Chu Feng realized it was time for Lin Ruo’s protagonist aura to kick in.
As everyone knows, whenever the protagonist is in danger, some mysterious expert always shows up to help.
There’s just no helping it. He’s the child of destiny. Who knows, maybe he’ll stumble upon gold just by going to the toilet.
“Senior Sister Yuyan, maybe we should retreat for now. We don’t have the advantage here!”
Chu Feng figured it was time to have a serious talk with Senior Sister Yuyan. Going against the protagonist only leads to one thing. You end up just like Louis XVI… headless!
At this point, Bai Yuyan could only agree with her junior brother’s judgment. With that woman here and her peak Sixth Rank cultivation, it would be tricky. If she were only at the early or middle stage of Sixth Rank, Bai Yuyan wouldn’t have let her off today no matter what.
However, Bai Yuyan wasn’t someone who would just leave so easily.
With a flick of her finger, Crimson Jade instantly struck Lin Ruo’s arm, injuring him, and the Azure Needle Talisman naturally flew straight into Bai Yuyan’s hand.
No matter what, this treasure ultimately belongs to my junior brother!
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