Shen Qing tightly clenched her fists, suppressing the intense emotions welling up inside her.
It was impossible for her to remain completely unmoved upon seeing such a scene.
She had dreamed of making Lin Yibai and those who had hurt her pay the price. For Master Hengling and Lin Yibai to reach this point was exactly what Shen Qing had been hoping for.
What could be more satisfying than seeing enemies turn against each other and glare at each other with hatred!
Master Hengling drew his sword, the sharp blade glinting menacingly as it pointed at Lin Yibai's heart.
Everyone held their breaths, watching as Master Hengling slowly pushed the sword into Lin Yibai's heart.
Her heart - blood dripped down the tip of the sword, hitting the ground with a steady "drip - drip" sound.
Faint wisps of black mist seemed to be lingering in the blood.
Lin Yibai let out pained sobs, as if pleading for mercy or cursing.
After growing old, her voice had become hoarse, and now it seemed she couldn't utter a single word.
She gritted her teeth so hard that two of her front teeth broke off.
Just then, the long - awaited system voice finally rang out.
But it wasn't good news. Instead, it was a nonchalant statement.
"Host, please rest assured. Since you still possess the spiritual bone, Master Hengling's sword won't take your life. Don't worry, you won't die."
This so - called consolation was worse than nothing. No matter what, her mission had failed. After the master - disciple contract was dissolved, she didn't know what kind of punishment awaited her.
"System, what's the difference between this and being dead? What's the point of your sarcastic remarks now?"
Lin Yibai's voice when talking to the system had also grown old. Even the emotionless system found her voice at this moment eerie and terrifying.
To console Lin Yibai, the system continued, "Host, as long as the spiritual bone is still on you, you've essentially seized half of Shen Qing's luck as the female protagonist. As long as you're alive, there's a chance for a comeback."
Although Lin Yibai understood this logic, her current situation didn't allow her to be so optimistic.
Her heart - blood had been extracted. Master Hengling was now kneeling in front of Master Honghua with that drop of heart - blood, requesting him to dissolve the master - disciple contract.
Master Honghua looked at Master Hengling disappointedly. "Are you sure you want to do this? She's been your beloved disciple for so long!"
Master Honghua didn't say this to spare Lin Yibai but thought Master Hengling's actions were too heartless.
Even if a disciple had gone astray, after so many years together, there should be some feelings, just like raising a dog. How could one just abandon them?
But Master Hengling was extremely determined. "There will never be such a rebellious disciple under my name!"
With this single sentence, he cut off all possible retreats.
Master Honghua had no choice but to dissolve the master - disciple contract between Lin Yibai and Master Hengling as requested. From then on, they would no longer be master and disciple.
Nan Zhijin slumped to the ground dejectedly. He couldn't understand how such a huge change had occurred on Worry - Free Peak in just a few days.
It all seemed to start when Shen Qing ignored them. Everything had gone off - track.
Although Pei Xuanjing and the others had different thoughts, they shared the same question.
When exactly did Lin Yibai turn demonic? And why?
They had always been on Worry - Free Peak, almost inseparable, yet none of them had noticed anything strange about Lin Yibai.
So, they simply couldn't believe this outcome.
They silently watched as Master Honghua chanted the incantation to dissolve the master - disciple contract. From then on, there would be no more junior sister on Worry - Free Peak.
After the contract was dissolved, Master Hengling let out a relieved sigh.
He looked back at Shen Qing, his eyes filled with blame.
Then, in full view of everyone, he walked up to Shen Qing and said condescendingly, "Shen Qing, I know there have been many misunderstandings between us before. But now that the truth is out, it was all because Lin Yibai turned demonic. I won't hold your previous actions against you, but in the future, don't act like that again."
Shen Qing looked at Master Hengling as if he were a fool. "In the future, the sect master and the elders will guide my actions. There's no need for you to worry, Master Hengling."
But Master Hengling seemed not to notice the resistance in Shen Qing's words. He even wanted to reach out and touch her head.
"Don't say such angry words. Since the sect master and the elders are here today, how about we re - establish the master - disciple contract in front of everyone? I'll definitely treat you well from now on."
This shameless statement made Shen Qing laugh out of anger.
What more did she have to do to make it clear?
Everyone on Worry - Free Peak seemed to be condescendingly allowing her to return.
But she didn't want to have anything to do with them anymore. She even wished to stay as far away from them as possible.
That's exactly what Shen Qing did. She quickly moved away from Master Hengling and stood beside Elder Yaoyue.
"If I have to choose a master, I think Elder Yaoyue is a suitable candidate."
Shen Qing's words were a bit strange, but everyone just thought she wanted to apprentice under Elder Yaoyue.
However, Elder Yaoyue was sharp - eyed enough to notice that Shen Qing was looking at Biluo when she said this.
She said "Elder Yaoyue's candidate" instead of "Elder Yaoyue" herself, which meant she already had a master in mind.
She was just using Elder Yaoyue as a shield.
This was also Shen Qing's indirect way of telling her that Ling Zhou wasn't dead, and they might even have become master and disciple.
Thinking this way, Elder Yaoyue felt excited.
She happily cooperated with Shen Qing. "Indeed, I've been thinking the same. Shen Qing and I are quite fated. If she's willing, I'll of course agree."
Anyway, since Shen Qing had obtained Biluo, Elder Yaoyue believed that Ling Zhou had already acknowledged Shen Qing.
After saying this, the two of them exchanged a smile.
Shen Qing knew that Elder Yaoyue had understood her meaning. Although Ling Zhou had told her not to let Elder Yaoyue know he was still alive, she hadn't said anything, right?
It was just that Elder Yaoyue was smart enough to figure it out.
"Shen Qing, if you keep saying such angry words, I'll take it seriously and won't recognize you anymore," Master Hengling said with a gloomy face, waving his hand, trying to get Shen Qing to stand beside him.
"Elder Yaoyue focuses on medical cultivation, while I focus on sword cultivation. How can she teach you? Besides, her cultivation and prestige are no match for mine. Don't mistake the fake for the real!"
These arrogant words offended Elder Yaoyue deeply.
What was the fake? What was the real?
She thought that Master Hengling, who had forced Shen Qing out of the sect, was the fake one!
Shen Qing sneered. "I think Elder Yaoyue is much better than you. At least she won't be bewitched by her female disciple."
This veiled insult made everyone present cover their mouths and snicker.
Master Hengling's face turned red with anger.
Now everyone knew that his disciple, Lin Yibai, was the culprit behind the destruction of the Sea Coral City, which was very bad for his prestige.
On the other hand, Shen Qing had already reached the Nascent Soul stage at a young age. During her promotion, she had even attracted eighteen thunderbolts.
With such talent, she was worthy of being his disciple!