Chapter 25: Five years ago... It wasn’t me...

Chang Le’an’s background was somewhat unusual.

His parents were both from the Demon Path, and they were later hunted down and killed.

He struggled to survive on his own, going through untold hardships to come to the Sword Sect to seek a master. His aptitude was good; he possessed a Single Attribute Earth Spirit Root.

However, his parents were from the Demon Path! The Sword Sect engaged in a fierce debate over whether or not to keep Chang Le’an.

In the end, they concluded that since Chang Le’an had a heart that yearned for good and his aptitude was decent, they should keep him and guide him onto the righteous path.

At the time, the Sect Leader feared that the five Peak Masters would be unwilling to accept him, so he assigned Chang Le’an directly to Lingxu Peak.

When he first entered Lingxu Peak, Chang Le’an was only an ordinary disciple, not a True Disciple of Master Lingxu.

Furthermore, because of his special status, he was often looked down upon and secretly bullied.

Those people cursed him for jinxing his parents, called him a Demon Path thief, and branded him a harbinger of misfortune.

Li Shuang pitied him for being an orphan like herself, and whenever she saw this happening, she would intervene. But her efforts had little effect.

And so.

Li Shuang came up with a plan.

She would secretly place items along paths Chang Le’an was about to take, so that he would happen to find them.

After a few times.

Under her guidance, Chang Le’an’s reputation as a harbinger of misfortune was gradually washed away. Everyone said he was a person of astonishing luck, able to find good things wherever he went.

Chang Le’an began to believe it himself.

His Talent was good, and after letting go of his inner turmoil, it wasn’t long before Master Lingxu took notice of him and accepted him as a True Disciple.

Li Shuang continued to secretly maintain this persona for him.

When they entered a Secret Realm, she would secretly place some of the Spirit Grass she found on a path Chang Le’an was bound to take.

When they went out on missions, if Chang Le’an randomly chose a path, Li Shuang would go ahead of him and clear it of demon beasts.

And so.

Chang Le’an became the disciple universally acknowledged in the Sword Sect for his astonishing luck.

Li Shuang lowered her gaze.

’The persona I personally forged for him, yet Chang Le’an uses it as a basis for showing off.’

Li Shuang glanced at the agitated Chang Le’an, then completely ignored him. She stepped forward and said to the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall, "Master Pang, regarding today’s events, Eldest Sister and Second Brother both acted with restraint. Third Sister didn’t even use her Spiritual Power; she just threw Ye Zhaozhao over. Shen Yue is already in the Golden Core Stage; he shouldn’t be so fragile. Peak Master Lingxu says that Shen Yue is still unconscious. I’m afraid there’s more to this matter. Instead of arguing here, it would be best to send someone to check on Shen Yue’s condition first."

As soon as Li Shuang said this,

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

Master Lingxu frowned and glanced at Sheng Yuan.

Sheng Yuan hurriedly said, "Junior Sister hasn’t left Second Brother’s side on Lingxu Peak. She’s taking care of him. Nothing will go wrong."

Li Shuang said coolly, "If nothing will go wrong, why were you just insisting that Shen Yue was seriously injured and unconscious? Are you actually concerned about Shen Yue, or not?"

Li Shuang was genuinely curious.

’If Shen Yue’s injuries are severe, how can they have the time to come to the Law Enforcement Hall to argue instead of rushing to treat him first?’

’And if he’s fine, what result can they possibly get from making such a scene? In the end, it’ll just be a case of punishing both parties equally.’

Provoked by Li Shuang’s curious gaze, Sheng Yuan’s face flushed red, and he said, "Second Brother... Second Brother’s condition is still very serious. I just trust that Junior Sister can take good care of him."

Li Shuang nodded. "Then why don’t we all go and see Shen Yue’s condition first before making a decision? How about that?"

Things were finally moving forward. Pang Zhixue nodded repeatedly. "Good, good. We’ll do as Li Shuang says."

"Fine, let’s go look." Chang Le’an glared at Li Shuang. "You harmed Second Brother so badly that now Junior Sister has to personally care for him. I’d like to see how ashamed you’ll be then!"

Li Shuang glanced at him, then walked right past him, not even bothering to say a single word.

Chang Le’an was so angry his lips trembled!

’What kind of attitude is that!’

’Doesn’t she know that I’m a child of destiny, destined to soar sooner or later!’

Chang Le’an suppressed his anger and followed.

The group made their way to Lingxu Peak.

Sheng Yuan led the way at the front. "Second Brother’s room is just ahead. Junior Sister is diligently taking care of him..."

Just as they arrived.

Suddenly.

Sheng Yuan’s expression changed!

’What’s going on?’

’Why is there a fiery glow coming from Shen Yue’s room?’

’Everyone else from Lingxu Peak went to the Law Enforcement Hall to watch the spectacle. How did no one notice this!’

’No, wait!’

’Where’s Junior Sister?’

’Junior Sister is in the room too!’

’I’m afraid Junior Sister might be in danger!’

Sheng Yuan panicked. He kicked the door open and rushed inside.

Inside the room.

There was only Shen Yue, his body wreathed in flames, groaning in pain.

As for Ye Zhaozhao, she was long gone!

’Damn it! Did something happen to Junior Sister?’

"Master, it looks like Second Brother has had a qi deviation! And Junior Sister is gone!" Sheng Yuan said anxiously.

Chang Le’an was already glaring furiously at Li Shuang. "Was it you? What did you do to Junior Sister this time?!"

"Are you people sick in the head?! Little Frost and I just got back from the workshop! What could we have done to your precious Junior Sister!" Luo Mingyue couldn’t help but curse.

As they were speaking.

A clear, crisp voice rang out.

"What’s wrong? Why are there so many people here?" Ye Zhaozhao walked over, a bewildered look on her face.

She was a little dazed herself.

’I was worried the Spirit Treasure Pavilion would send people to follow me, so I took a huge detour before coming back to Lingxu Peak.’

’I didn’t expect to walk into a scene like this as soon as I got back.’

"Junior Sister, you’re all right?" Sheng Yuan looked at her in disbelief. "Didn’t we agree that you would stay here and take care of Second Brother?"

Ye Zhaozhao’s heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively said, "I just stepped out for a little while! When I left, Second Brother was perfectly fine!"

Sheng Yuan felt that something wasn’t right, but looking at Shen Yue’s pained expression, he couldn’t help but say, "Second Brother looks like he’s had a qi deviation! We need to suppress his Heart Fire as soon as possible."

"He has a Fire Attribute Spirit Root. To suppress his Heart Fire, someone with an Ice Attribute Spirit Root would be best." Master Lingxu glanced at Li Shuang and ordered directly, "Li Shuang, you suppress it."

Li Shuang looked at him calmly. "I am only in the Qi Cultivation Stage now. I’m afraid I won’t be able to suppress it."

Master Lingxu’s expression changed. He had actually forgotten that Li Shuang had lost all of her Cultivation.

Li Shuang smiled and said, "Five years ago, Junior Shen also had a qi deviation. Didn’t he get better that time under Junior Sister’s attentive care? With Junior Sister here now, what is there to worry about?"

Li Shuang’s expression was calm.

Five years ago, when Shen Yue had that qi deviation, she was the first to discover it. After finding him, she used her Ice Attribute Spiritual Power to help him suppress it for an entire night.

She herself was burned by the Heart Fire and suffered considerable injuries. Once Shen Yue’s condition stabilized, she secretly left to find a secluded place to heal, so as not to make him feel guilty.

When she returned.

Everyone accused her, saying that as the Eldest Sister, she had abandoned Shen Yue when something as major as his qi deviation occurred.

It was Ye Zhaozhao who had meticulously cared for Shen Yue for three days and three nights, allowing him to finally pull through.

Li Shuang tried to explain.

But they all mocked her, saying she was only trying to take credit after the fact.

Now.

Her Cultivation was insufficient; she couldn’t help anyway. This was a perfect opportunity for them to see for themselves whether Ye Zhaozhao’s "meticulous care" was really as effective as they believed.

As Li Shuang spoke, everyone turned to look at Ye Zhaozhao.

"Zhaozhao, we’ll have to trouble you again this time," Sheng Yuan said.

Ye Zhaozhao trembled. "I..."

’How would I know how to deal with a qi deviation!’

Under everyone’s gaze, she could only force herself to step forward.

However.

The moment her hand touched the flames on Shen Yue’s body, she couldn’t help but let out a cry of alarm.

"Junior Sister?" Sheng Yuan looked at her anxiously. "How did you take care of him before? Just do the same thing this time. Second Brother’s situation is extremely urgent; we can’t afford any delays!"

Ye Zhaozhao looked at Shen Yue, who was engulfed in flames, her lips trembling slightly. She reached out her hand again, but before she could even touch the fire...

She snatched her hand back in terror.

"Zhaozhao?" Master Lingxu looked at his young disciple in confusion.

A look of immense struggle flashed in Ye Zhaozhao’s eyes. "It... it wasn’t me... Five years ago, when I came to find Brother Shen, he was just unconscious. There were no flames on his body."

’What does she mean?!’

Sheng Yuan looked as if he had been dealt a heavy blow, his mind reeling.

He spun around and stared abruptly at Li Shuang!