Song Yan Ning had just entered cultivation when a knock sounded at the door. She frowned displeasedly and opened her eyes.
Xu Mingyue walked forward to open the door, only to see Deacon Xiong and an Inner Sect Disciple standing outside. Her heart sank, "Deacon Xiong! Senior Sister!" Surely, this senior sister must be here for Song Yan Ning. What should she do?
"Where is Song Yan Ning?" Deacon Xiong looked past Xu Mingyue toward Song Yan Ning, who was slowly getting up, and slightly furrowed his brows. She had offended Fang Yanran, and yet seemed not to take it seriously at all. He didn’t know if she was being bold or felt she had some backing to be so unconcerned.
He had already inquired with the Chief Steward; one of Song Yan Ning’s companions had been taken in as a Core Disciple by the sect. Perhaps because of her relationship with this individual, Song Yan Ning dared to be so arrogant. But Song Yan Ning had forgotten one thing: even if the sect highly valued her companion, they were still just a New Disciple, with no power to help her right now.
"Deacon Xiong is looking for me?" Song Yan Ning had already understood the purpose of the female cultivator beside Deacon Xiong’s visit—it must be related to Fang Yanran.
"It is Junior Sister Liu who seeks you," Deacon Xiong pointed to the female cultivator beside him. Liu Qingran was Lin Cai’s eldest disciple, and her status in Artifact Peak was even higher than Fang Yanran’s.
"Are you Song Yan Ning, the one who bullied my junior sister?" Liu Qingran sized up Song Yan Ning.
Song Yan Ning scoffed, "I bullied her?" She never bullied anyone unless they provoked her first.
Liu Qingran’s lips curved into a faint smile, "Come with me." She saw no need to waste time here; once they were before her master, he would make the decision. However, she was certain, whether Song Yan Ning bullied Junior Sister Fang or not, staying in Tianyi Gate was no longer an option for her.
"Song Yan Ning," Xu Mingyue watched Song Yan Ning with concern.
Song Yan Ning shook her head with a smile and followed Liu Qingran. She had already considered the consequences the moment she took action against Fang Yanran.
Qin Yushen stepped out of his room and saw Song Yan Ning following Liu Qingran out of the courtyard. He quickly walked towards them, "Xiao Ning." That female cultivator beside Xiao Ning was obviously an Inner Sect Disciple.
Song Yan Ning stopped and turned to smile at Qin Yushen, "It’s okay, I’ll be right back."
"I’ll go with you," Qin Yushen reached out and held Song Yan Ning’s hand. He had already decided to accompany her wherever she went.
Liu Qingran’s expression turned cold, "My master called for Song Yan Ning alone."
"Don’t worry, I’ll go and come back," Song Yan Ning gave Qin Yushen a reassuring smile.
Qin Yushen nodded. Even if he didn’t go with her, he would protect Xiao Ning with his Divine Sense, and no one would think to bully her.
Song Yan Ning blinked at Qin Yushen and withdrew her hand, "I am leaving."
"Hmm," Qin Yushen nodded and watched as Song Yan Ning disappeared into the distance.
"Brother Qin, I’m sorry! I caused trouble for Song Yan Ning." Xu Mingyue came to Qin Yushen’s side, filled with guilt. Initially, Deacon Xiong had called for her, and had she agreed immediately, none of this would have happened.
"What happened?" Qin Yushen turned his gaze back to Xu Mingyue.
Xu Mingyue hurriedly recounted the details, "That’s what happened." She thought Song Yan Ning could gain Fang Yanran’s favor but never expected things to turn out this way. She was really worried about what would happen to Song Yan Ning this time!
Qin Yushen nodded and returned to his room. Since Xiao Ning had taken action, she must have thought through the consequences, which he wasn’t worried about.