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I know that the three of us have acted improperly, and ending up in this situation is our own fault. However, this punishment seems too severe. If the two fairies are willing to spare my two brothers, I am willing to offer Blood Linglong in return.
Upon hearing that he had been injured by Qi Xiao and the others, Su Lingyue and Song Xiaoling initially did not intend to intervene. However, when they heard the term "Blood Linglong," their expressions changed slightly. Blood Linglong is a valuable tonic that can replenish one's vitality; if it could be used as medicine, it might even cure Ye Xiuyuan's cold condition.
Lan Wanyu had searched tirelessly in many places but had found no news of Blood Linglong, only to have it unexpectedly encountered by these two. With just a glance exchanged, Su Lingyue and Song Xiaoling decided that they must obtain this Blood Linglong.
Meanwhile, Lu Mingyuan took out a jade talisman, feeling somewhat puzzled. Why were his two junior sisters sending him a message at this time?
It’s not really a troublesome matter; we just encountered someone on the way who said his two brothers are in your hands, Brother Lu. Is that true?
Ah, this is a long story. Just wait; we’ll be there shortly.
No need for that; we’ll come to you instead.
Though Lu Mingyuan didn’t understand why Su Lingyue was being so proactive, he was glad to take a shorter route. After confirming their location through the communication talisman, it took less than half an hour for Su Lingyue to arrive with her companions.
The man with the pockmarked face followed closely behind Su Lingyue. Upon seeing Qi Xiao and the others, as well as his two brothers trapped on the ground like tangled weeds, he shivered and hurriedly sought help from Su Lingyue.
Fairy, these are my brothers; I implore you to help us!
Su Lingyue raised her hand to cover her lips and spoke softly.
Brother Lu, I have already heard this person recount the entire situation. Although their actions were not commendable, they did not result in any fatalities. You have already taught them a lesson; continuing to pursue this matter further would not be wise. It would be better to release them.
Lu Mingyuan frowned slightly. While Su Lingyue’s words held some merit and he indeed intended to do just that, he wondered why she was showing such kindness when she was neither the one being schemed against nor suffering from their troubles. Wasn't she overstepping her bounds by trying to act benevolently on their behalf?
Junior Sister Su, I know you mean well, but we can handle this matter ourselves without troubling you.
Song Xiaoling felt anxious; Brother Lu's words were biased. We are all disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect; our every action affects its reputation. How can Brother Lu act without considering us?
"Sister, what you say is also for the reputation of the Xiaoyao Sect," she remarked.
She then turned to Qi Xiao. "Do you agree with what my sister has said?"
Qi Xiao nodded, acknowledging her point. "Indeed, my sister makes a valid argument. However," he continued, "the act of killing and robbing among cultivators is quite common. They initiated the conflict first; even if we were to kill them today, others would merely say they got what they deserved."
"It seems unreasonable that my sister does not support us but instead defends an outsider," he added, his tone questioning.
Qi Xiao understood Song Xiaoling's temperament well. She was someone who would avenge any grievances and was clear about her likes and dislikes. If faced with such a situation, she would likely strike decisively. Her sudden defense of another was indeed puzzling.
Song Xiaoling's expression darkened, her anger simmering beneath the surface as she clenched her teeth in frustration.
"You really are becoming more and more sharp-tongued," she retorted. "Let me be direct with you: that scarred face knows the location of another Blood Linglong."
"You’ve been by Fourth Junior Sister's side for so long; you must have learned quite a bit from her. I shouldn’t need to explain what a Blood Linglong is to you, right?"
Qi Xiao paused slightly, his gaze drifting past the crowd to land on Ye Xiuyuan at the back. His voice grew somber as he asked, "Is Second Sister seeking the Blood Linglong for Junior Brother Ye's illness?"
Song Xiaoling lifted her chin slightly, affirming, "That's correct." She didn’t see this as something that needed to be kept secret.
Su Lingyue glanced at her reproachfully upon hearing this, but Song Xiaoling remained unfazed.
"I made a promise to that scarred face: if I save his brother, he will take me to find the Blood Linglong. As for you all, there’s no need to be so angry; once we find it, I will compensate you."
Zhao Jingjing and Mu Ziyuan frowned at this revelation while Fu nearly chuckled at the absurdity of it all.
Ji Yang rolled his eyes in exasperation. "Sister Song, I know how much you treasure your little junior brother, but just because he's a treasure doesn't mean we are mere weeds! Why should you make decisions regarding our matters?"
Lu Mingyuan and Qi Xiao were the ones making decisions; they had no objections since they were leading the entire plan and had contributed the most effort.
But what right did an outsider like Song Xiaoling have to speak here?
Fu weighed the talisman in his hand, lifting his chin with cold pride and letting out a huff of disdain in agreement.
Zhao Jingjing and Mu Ziyuan’s expressions grew increasingly unfriendly.
"Junior Sister, you're late. The Blood Linglong has already been taken by Miss Shu from Miaochun Valley."
"How could you let an outsider take it? You must be trying to deceive me because you don't want to hand over the Blood Linglong, right?"
Ye Xiuyuan stepped forward, pursing his lips, his expression somewhat dim.
"Senior Brother, do you still hold a grudge against me? If you’re unwilling to give it to me, I won’t force you. Please don’t use such excuses."
He tugged at Song Xiaoling's sleeve, his tone dropping even lower.
"Forget it, Senior Sister. It seems the Blood Linglong is not meant for me."
Seeing this, Song Xiaoling felt even more anxious.
"The Blood Linglong is a treasure; how can you just say you’ll let it go?"
"Qi Xiao, even if you're looking for an excuse, can’t you find a more credible one? You clearly don’t want to part with it!"
"Ye Junior Brother is also your junior; would you rather keep it for yourself than give it to him for treatment? Is this how a senior should behave?"
Qi Xiao smiled sarcastically, his lips curling up slightly as he replied with just one sentence.
The two of them exchanged accusations back and forth, assigning blame upon him.
Truly a deep bond of friendship.
Lu Mingyuan couldn’t stand it anymore. "Junior Sister Song, isn’t your statement a bit biased? Ye Xiuyuan is your junior brother; isn’t Qi Xiao also your junior brother? How can you be so malicious in your assumptions?"
Song Xiaoling bit her lip, momentarily taken aback by his words. She felt a twinge of guilt but refused to concede verbally.
"Am I wrong in what I said? He has always acted this way."
This clearly referred to the earlier incident where Qi Xiao had targeted Ye Xiuyuan.
But he had only ever targeted Ye Xiuyuan; the Senior Sister from Qingjing Peak simply didn’t believe it.
"I’m not lying. The Blood Linglong was indeed taken by Miss Shu from Miaochun Valley. If you don’t believe me, you can ask Brother Lu."
Su Lingyue watched the young man standing alone against the wind, his slender figure upright yet fragile, feeling somewhat uncertain.
"Brother Lu, is this true?"
Before Lu Mingyuan could explain, several others who had already grown impatient jumped in one after another, each starting to clarify the situation.
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