"What does that mean?"
Quickly, Master Wu Liang also understood the meaning behind these words, and he was struck dumb with astonishment.
This one sentence completely shattered Master Wu Liang’s worldview.
Was this still the same Junior Sister Qin, known for her purity and immaculate reputation?
"Junior Sister, please conduct yourself with dignity."
How could Master Wu Liang possibly agree to such a depraved request? He immediately rejected Qin Feiyue and then, with a complex look in his eyes, he faced the Third Elder and barely managed a bow, saying, "Master, what exactly is going on here? Why would you commit such a beastly act against Junior Sister Qin?"
In Wu Liang’s view, there must be coercion from the Third Elder behind Qin Feiyue’s radical change, leaving her no choice but to capitulate to the Third Elder’s lustful power.
If today’s events were to be spread, they were sure to cause an uproar throughout the entire Holy Mansion.
The image of the Third Elder, so respected and esteemed, would be ruined in an instant.
The Third Elder said, "Wu Liang, don’t overthink it. It’s not what you imagine. As your Master, I am merely using an ancient method from the sect to enhance Feiyue’s cultivation."
Hearing this, Lin Yi felt an urge to laugh amidst his sorrow. It would have been better for the Third Elder not to explain at all; any adult could understand what was happening. Although Master Wu Liang was inexperienced in these matters, he was certainly no fool.
"Master, I’m deeply disappointed in you."
Master Wu Liang sighed. The stellar image of the Third Elder had clearly ceased to exist in his heart.
Only then did the Third Elder heave a long sigh. "Wu Liang, even I have desires and passions. This matter was indeed my fault. I hope you can keep this to yourself for now, can you?"
A struggle clearly appeared on Wu Liang’s face; after all, this was his beloved mentor, and how could he bear to see him fall from grace?
But in the end, he nodded, agreeing to keep the Third Elder’s secret.
However, just as he was about to turn and leave, a murderous glint suddenly flashed in the Third Elder’s eyes. His body dashed behind Wu Liang in a blink, and with one palm strike to the forehead, Wu Liang was knocked unconscious.
"Blockhead, refusing the wine I toast, you’ll drink the wine of punishment."
Qin Feiyue glanced at the prostrate Wu Liang, lying on the ground like a heap of mud, then turned to Third Elder Xuan Dou and said, "Master, are you planning on killing to silence him?"
"Killing to silence him?"
The Third Elder let out a cold laugh, "That would be letting him off too easy."
"You think you can ruin my reputation? I will let him taste what it’s like to have his reputation destroyed first!"
The Third Elder’s face was full of malicious glee.
The next day, news of Master Wu Liang violating Qin Feiyue spread throughout the entire Holy Mansion.
Without giving Master Wu Liang any chance to defend himself, Wu Liang was subjected to the Heavenly Punishment Hall’s discipline, narrowly escaping death in the Holy Mansion.
The subsequent fate of Master Wu Liang was all within Lin Yi’s knowledge.
After viewing the complete memory, Lin Yi felt a surge of anger, "Xuan Dou, that old beast, deserves to die a thousand times! Even after Wu Liang promised to keep his secret, he still dealt such a ruthless blow?"
Despite Wu Liang’s loyalty, Xuan Dou clearly didn’t trust him. Only by throwing all the dirt on Wu Liang and then silencing him forever could Xuan Dou truly feel at ease.
Lin Yi inscribed the entire memory of Qin Feiyue into a Jade Talisman. As long as True Qi was infused into the talisman, the recorded scenes could be viewed.
This object would be the irrefutable evidence of Third Elder Xuan Dou and Qin Feiyue framing Wu Liang together.
However, just as Lin Yi was about to finish soul-searching, he suddenly obtained another memory scene.
This memory took place in Wanxiang City.
A strange light appeared in Lin Yi’s eyes upon seeing this place, which seemed to be the scene of a meeting that Qin Feiyue had after entering Wanxiang City.
This piqued Lin Yi’s curiosity.
He suspected that Qin Feiyue might be conducting some secret dealings unknown to others within Wanxiang City.
Who exactly was she representing the Third Elder in meeting with?
It seemed everything was about to come to light.
Across from Qin Feiyue was a black-robed elder, completely shrouded, leaving no trace of identity.
Only after the two talked for nearly fifteen minutes did the black-robed elder remove the hood, revealing his true face.
"How is this possible?"
But as Lin Yi clearly saw the true face of the black-robed elder, an expression of disbelief suddenly swept over his face!
The black-robed elder was... the Earth Nether King?!