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"Returning to Miao Shitai, we, Senior Brothers, are disciples of Xuanfo Temple, under the tutelage of Datong Zen Master. We have come today solely to deliver a message from our master to your Valley Master, nothing more."
Song Baliang said as he took out a letter from his bosom and handed it over. Miao Yujie received the letter, noticing the seal on the envelope was Datong Zen Master's personal correspondence. Having some acquaintance with Datong Zen Master himself and knowing they were his disciples, his expression softened slightly.
"I will deliver the letter to Valley Master," Miao Yujie replied.
"In that case, we shall take our leave. We apologize for any disturbance caused," Song Baliang said politely.
"Wait! Master, we cannot let them go. They nearly killed Disciple in the Haotian Secret Realm, and that little wretch Liu Rou even assisted outsiders against me," Fallen Flower Saintess complained to Miao Yujie, demanding severe punishment for Zhao Yang, preferably to cripple his cultivation.
Miao Yujie frowned, visibly displeased, and fixed his gaze on the two men. "Is what she said true?"
Zhao Yang and Song Baliang nodded honestly in response. "Yes."
"Then, if you were not disciples of Datong, you might have already lost your hands and feet by now. However, out of respect for him, I will spare you this time."
"Thank you for your generosity, Shitai," Song Baliang replied.
Zhao Yang remained silent, sensing that Miao Shitai had more to say.
Sure enough, before he could turn away, Miao Yujie spoke again: "However, as punishment, you must apologize to my Disciple and receive a slap from me."
With that, Miao Yujie gracefully waved his long sleeves, unleashing a fierce palm strike aimed directly at Zhao Yang and Song Baliang.
Both men showed grave expressions as they leaped away to evade the formidable attack.
"Hmm? Truly worthy of being disciples of Xuanfo Temple; you managed to escape my Realm Pressure and avoid my attack," Miao Yujie remarked.
"Shitai, without investigating the matter thoroughly and only listening to your disciple's words, you have acted against my Senior Brothers. Isn't that a bit hasty?" Zhao Yang said, displaying displeasure and disdain on his face.
"Hmph! Do I need to ask for your consent before I act? Do you really think I would hesitate to move against you? Let me tell you this: even experts at the Nascent Soul Stage are merely juniors in my presence," Miao Yujie declared with an arrogant demeanor.
"Is her cultivation level really that high? A master at the Nascent Soul Stage is the highest I have seen so far. Although I don't know the cultivation levels of the Divine Monks and the abbot at Xuanfo Temple, Miao Yujie clearly looks down on even those at the Nascent Soul Stage, so she must be at the Dao Fruit Stage or even higher."
Zhao Yang thought to himself, then said aloud, "Miao Shitai, you are indeed impressive. My Senior Brothers and I cannot compete with you. However, if you disregard us simply because of your high cultivation, your words seem a bit arrogant. Regardless of how my master Datong's cultivation compares to yours, just considering your disciple's collusion with the Divine Serpent Cult's Divine Serpent Saint Child, you cannot escape responsibility. Everyone knows that Consort of Rain from Falling Flower Valley is renowned for his power. Five hundred years ago, he single-handedly destroyed the Divine Serpent Cult. Yet someone from your sect is colluding with them. You can reprimand us, but as the Grand Elder of Falling Flower Valley, how will you deal with the traitors within your own sect?"
"Don't slander me! I have never known any Divine Serpent Saint Child!" The Fallen Flower Saintess hurriedly explained.
"I never said it was you. If it wasn't you, why are you so eager to explain?" Zhao Yang glared at the Fallen Blossom Saintess and questioned loudly.
"I..." The Fallen Flower Saintess stammered, her gaze evasive.
"I'm not trying to make a big deal out of this. Even if people in the cultivation world see you as a traitor, I wouldn't think much of it. I'm an open-minded person; your behavior could be understood as having a wide circle of friends. But one thing I don't understand is why you would want to kill your fellow disciple Liu Rou and steal her Dream Orchid."
"What? You want to kill Liu Rou?" Miao Yujie exclaimed in anger, her expression changing dramatically as she questioned the Fallen Flower Saintess.
"I... I didn't! Master, Liu Rou is right there listening to Valley Master preach! How could I dare to kill her?" The Fallen Flower Saintess's eyes were panicked, her voice trembling.
"Whether it's true or not can be easily confirmed by calling Liu Rou here," Zhao Yang said casually. He knew that if this matter were proven true, the Fallen Flower Saintess would not have a good outcome.
Miao Yujie’s face turned icy as she called out, "Liu Rou, come out." She used a sound transmission technique so that anyone within her Divine Sense coverage could hear her, including Liu Rou who was in Falling Flower Valley.
Moments later, Liu Rou appeared, flying gracefully through the air like an ethereal being.
Zhao Yang's heart soared; he no longer cared about anyone else around him and stared intently at Liu Rou. He could clearly feel that she was even more charming than when he last saw her. Although the alluring scent that had captivated him before had faded somewhat, it only deepened his infatuation.
"Brother Zhao Yang," Liu Rou said softly upon noticing his gaze, her cheeks flushed. "Long time no see."
"Long time no see," Zhao Yang replied awkwardly as he regained his composure. He had always prided himself on not being someone who was rendered speechless by beautiful women, but Liu Rou's fragrance and demeanor completely enchanted him.
Miao Yujie’s expression turned slightly cold as she asked Liu Rou, "Did your senior sister try to kill you and steal your Dream Orchid while in the Haotian Secret Realm?"
Liu Rou looked up at Zhao Yang, guessing that it was he who had revealed the matter. She didn't want to embarrass him, nor did she want Fallen Flower Saintess to be executed by the sect, so she said, "Senior Sister was momentarily confused and fell for the trick of Divine Serpent Saint Child. Besides, I haven't suffered any harm. Please, Shishu..."
"You don't need to say anymore." Miao Yujie interrupted Liu Rou and turned to Fallen Flower Saintess. "Wan'er, when you were nine years old, I took you into the valley and made you my eldest disciple. I raised you from a young age and repeatedly told you the rules of the sect: first, do not betray; second, do not kill fellow disciples; third, do not insult the Valley Master. Yet you have violated each one. Liu Rou is the only disciple appointed by the Valley Master, and Dream Orchid is crucial to her. Why did you choose to kill Liu Rou? Why did you have to steal Dream Orchid?"
Miao Yujie's words revealed a deep sadness, showing how much she cared for Fallen Flower Saintess. Even if she committed murder or theft, perhaps Miao Yujie would have forgiven her as long as it didn't involve the Valley Master.
In truth, Falling Flower Valley had no strict rules; the only rule was to keep any wrongdoing away from Consort of Rain and never let her know, for Consort of Rain was not someone to be trifled with.
"Master, I was confused for a moment; please forgive me," Fallen Flower Saintess pleaded.
"You know the rules; they cannot be broken. Otherwise, if the Valley Master gets angry, you won't even be able to save your life. You must take action yourself; I do not wish to see you again," Miao Yujie said, closing her eyes with an expressionless face.
Fallen Flower Saintess was stunned; she never expected things would develop this way.
Miao Yujie's meaning was clear: according to the sect's rules, her crimes were punishable by death, leading to her Divine Soul's annihilation. However, over the years, Falling Flower Valley had abolished the death penalty; serious offenders were required to self-diminish their cultivation as an apology.
"Shishu, please spare Senior Sister just this once; after all, she is our Falling Flower Valley's saintess," Liu Rou pleaded.
"The rules of the valley cannot be broken. The Valley Master has never established strict regulations; there are only these three rules set by past elders. If we cannot adhere to even the most basic principles, what is the meaning of Falling Flower Valley's existence?" Miao Yujie stated firmly.
Fallen Blossom Saintess laughed loudly and said, "Master, how cruel your heart is!" After saying this, she glanced at Miao Yujie, who refused to look at her, and continued, "Ever since I came to Falling Flower Valley, you've made me learn spells and practice illusions while setting various examples. With my extraordinary talent, I passed the trial of the Falling Blossom Sword Array. Why did the Valley Master choose that little wretch Liu Rou to pass on his supreme heart technique? Is it just because she is pretty?"
Sometimes a woman's jealousy can be terrifying and unbelievable; it can lead one into an abyss from which there is no escape and often goes unnoticed.
Miao Yujie shook her head slightly, her lips parted as if she wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.
After a while, she transmitted a message within the valley: "Everyone gather at the valley entrance."
As soon as Miao Yujie finished speaking, two older Female Daoists appeared. One of them spoke up: "Yujie, are you really going to do this? Wan'er is your own disciple."
Miao Yujie said, "Now the Falling Flower Valley is declining with each generation. Aside from a few of us who are older, the disciples are all weak and incapable. This time at the Ten Thousand Methods Conference, they still don't understand what the Central Sovereign means. None of the disciples in the valley can even step onto the stage; it's uncertain how many will remain."
The Female Daoist sighed, unsure of what to say.
Soon, all the disciples of Falling Flower Valley gathered. They knew that the Fallen Flower Saintess had made a mistake and that the Grand Elder intended to strip her of her cultivation. It seemed likely that today would be a calamity for the Fallen Flower Saintess. Therefore, several highly skilled disciples pleaded on her behalf to Miao Yujie.
"Please, Grand Elder, spare Wan'er," said one slightly older female disciple, kneeling on the ground. She was the First Generation Female Disciple of Falling Flower Valley.
"Please, Grand Elder, spare the Saintess." Many disciples saw their senior sister pleading for the Fallen Flower Saintess and knelt down to plead as well.
"The Saintess, what virtue does she possess?" Miao Yujie's tone was icy as she questioned.
Then Miao Yujie pointed at the standing Fallen Flower Saintess and said, "Being made a Saintess was not meant to provide you with better resources or to let you show off; it was meant for you to set an example. Do you really think I haven't noticed your behavior over these past few years? Yes, your talent is decent, but it falls far short of being extraordinary. Each of us from the older generation is stronger than you, especially me! Your talent pales in comparison to Liu Rou and your senior sister!"
Upon hearing Miao Yujie's words, the Fallen Flower Saintess raised her face, revealing a mocking expression as she glared at her in defiance and dissatisfaction.
Seeing this expression from the Fallen Flower Saintess, Miao Yujie continued, "Our Falling Flower Valley has always been lax with its rules, but today I will set an example! Personally speaking, Liu Wan'er, I saved you; otherwise, you would have been killed by bandits long ago. Your life originally belonged to me. Not only do you fail to show gratitude, but you also harbor resentment towards me."
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