Shen Chuyun shook his head in horror. He didn't know what was really going on in his mind.
Before entering the secret realm, he hated Shen Qing. But for some reason, his emotions fluctuated greatly after he came out of the secret realm.
When he saw Shen Qing and the different Lin Yibai again, he unexpectedly recalled their sibling bond.
In Xiaolin Village, as a boy, although he was loved by his parents, due to the family's poverty, he had to do some hard labor.
He always knew that he and Shen Qing were born at the same time, and he had even come into the world a few moments earlier than her.
But his parents were partial. Wanting Shen Qing to take care of him, they selfishly changed Shen Qing's identity from younger sister to older sister.
So, the most frequently heard words in the family when he was young were:
"Shen Qing, you greedy girl! As the older sister, how can you take an extra bite of the bun? Hurry up and give it to your younger brother!"
"Shen Qing, your parents are going to the market. It's snowing heavily on the mountain. Carry your younger brother on your back when you go up the mountain and protect him well. If a single hair on Chuyun's head is harmed, we'll beat you to death when we come back!"
"Shen Qing, as the older sister, you should get married earlier and get some betrothal gifts for your younger brother."
"Shen Qing, the nobleman came here because he took a fancy to your younger brother's talent. Qingyun Sword Sect is a place of immortal wealth and prosperity. It's not suitable for you girls. Let it be your brother's chance."
Even though Shen Chuyun knew it was unfair, he still enjoyed all these advantages without a qualm.
But in the Qingyun Sword Sect, he had seen the young masters from the noble families in the cultivation world and those with outstanding talents.
As a person from a poor small mountain village, he was inferior to anyone else. He could only use his identity as the direct disciple of Real Man Hengling to intimidate others.
Shen Qing's presence constantly reminded him that he was just from a poor mortal family, with impure blood and mediocre talent. He only got the chance to enter the Qingyun Sword Sect because of Shen Qing.
Therefore, Lin Yibai, who was close to him, became his only spiritual support in the Qingyun Sword Sect.
But now, the support had collapsed, and only then did he remember that the person related to him by blood was Shen Qing.
"Shen Chuyun, wipe that disgusting look off your face. If you want to avenge Lin Yibai, just do it now."
Shen Qing looked at Shen Chuyun with disgust as he showed a hurt expression, as if she had seen something filthy.
Shen Chuyun panicked extremely. "No, I just want to confirm..."
"Confirm what? Confirm whether I've done something bad? Whether I've framed your beloved Junior Sister Bai?"
"Then you can rest assured. This time, it wasn't me. It was your dear Junior Sister Bai's own choice."
Although Shen Chuyun was confused about his feelings towards Lin Yibai and Shen Qing, he knew how despicable demonic cultivators were.
After coming out of the secret realm and seeing the demonic aura on Lin Yibai, he seemed to wake up completely.
"Shen Qing... No... Sister... I didn't mean it like that. I'm just afraid that she'll hurt you again..."
Shen Chuyun took a step forward, trying to get closer to Shen Qing.
But Shen Qing took several steps back warily, keeping a distance from Shen Chuyun.
"Speak properly. Why are you calling me sister? I've already made a Dao oath to sever ties with you. What kind of sister are you calling me?"
Shen Chuyun trembled all over, recalling that day on the training ground when Shen Qing had a pale face. Although she was physically unwell, she still managed to make the Dao oath.
No! It shouldn't be like this!
In Xiaolin Village, Shen Qing had been so good to him. How could he just give up their kinship so easily?
Shen Qing wouldn't be like this. She had such a good temper. Maybe as long as he apologized sincerely, Shen Qing would forgive him.
Thinking of this, Shen Chuyun's eyes lit up, and he directly knelt down in front of Shen Qing.
"Sister! I'm sorry. I've hurt you. All of this was because I was bewitched by Lin Yibai. I don't know what means she used on me, which made me misunderstand you all the time."
"Please don't treat me like this, sister!"
Yes, it must be Lin Yibai!
If it weren't for Lin Yibai, at most he would have just stayed away from Shen Qing. He wouldn't have spoken ill of her behind her back, nor would he have done anything excessive to her.
The current situation was all because of Lin Yibai.
Lin Yibai must have started cultivating the demonic path long ago. She had used special means to hide the demonic aura on her body and had made fools of them all.
Shen Chuyun looked up at Shen Qing with a hint of pleading in his eyes, hoping to hear her say the word "forgive".
But as the sneer on Shen Qing's lips grew wider, Shen Chuyun's heart grew colder.
"Shen Chuyun, maybe you don't know that you look like a licking dog right now."
"Don't disgust me."
At this time, Hong Chaoyang also came to Shen Qing's side. He directly stuffed the mud picked up from the ground into Shen Chuyun's mouth and then tied him up tightly with something.
"What are you barking for? It's so annoying!"
Qi Nian said worriedly, "Master has fainted. The Qingmu Sect has already sent a medical cultivator to treat him. If Master knows that there's a disciple in the Qingyun Sword Sect who has turned demonic, he'll surely be so angry that he faints again."
"It's Lin Yibai who has gone astray. Elder Feiyun will surely know how to handle this matter."
Thinking of the several skeletons buried under Lin Yibai's flower garden, Shen Qing said to Qi Nian, "This matter is of great importance. It's a fact that Lin Yibai on Worry-Free Peak has turned demonic.
"But we don't know when she turned demonic. Please ask Elder Feiyun to take the trouble. After returning to the sect, he must carefully search Lin Yibai's cave. Maybe we can still find something related to demonic cultivators and must destroy them as soon as possible."
Qi Nian also knew the gravity of the matter and immediately nodded.
Her master, Elder Feiyun, was the head of the Law Enforcement Hall. As the direct disciples of Elder Feiyun, they were naturally members of the Law Enforcement Hall.
If Elder Feiyun failed to wake up for a long time, the senior brothers and sisters in the Law Enforcement Hall could also handle this matter.
What she had to do was to cooperate with the senior brothers and sisters and report everything she knew to the sect master.
And what Shen Qing said was exactly what Qi Nian had in mind.
"Shen Qing, don't worry. Our Law Enforcement Hall will never let Lin Yibai, the demonic cultivator, go unpunished."
Qi Nian glanced at Hong Chaoyang, who immediately understood. He walked to Shen Chuyun's side and grabbed his neck from behind.
Qi Nian untied the ropes on Shen Chuyun and walked to Lin Yibai's side. She directly tied Lin Yibai up.
Although Lin Yibai had fallen to the ground, she wasn't unconscious. Thinking of the stupid things she had done just now, she gradually came to her senses.
She originally wanted to use the affinity given to her by the system to make Qi Nian spare her. But Li Xian's kick had been extremely heavy. Not to mention getting up to speak, she could hardly even breathe smoothly.
Pei Xuanjing looked at Qi Nian tying Lin Yibai up tightly with a complex expression. He wanted to stop her but was repulsed by the demonic aura on Lin Yibai and didn't want to get close.
He thought for a while. Anyway, Lin Yibai would have to wait until they returned to the sect for further punishment. By then, with Real Man Hengling around, he supposed nothing bad would happen to Junior Sister Bai.
Now, he should first coax Shen Qing and make her return to Worry-Free Peak.
So, he stopped paying attention to Lin Yibai and instead looked at Shen Qing with eager eyes.
Outside the Sea Coral City, a mysterious figure in a black cloak and a black mask, covering himself tightly, appeared.
He took a deep breath, showing a crazy look on his face.
"Xiaobai, you've finally become the same kind as me..."