Chapter 9: Did She Regret It?

Lin Qingling picked up Li Shuang and said coldly, "Sect Leader, I’m taking Li Shuang away. From now on, she will have nothing to do with Ling Xu." After saying that, she hurriedly left with Li Shuang in her arms.

Meng Yifei stroked his chin, a helpless expression on his face. He wondered why it felt like he hadn’t had the chance to say anything from beginning to end. Had these two just finished the entire conversation by themselves? He decided to forget it and let them be. As long as they didn’t blow things out of proportion and could keep up appearances, that would be enough. Harmony was the most important thing.

Lingxu Peak.

Sheng Yuan jogged a few steps forward in anxiety to catch up. "Master, Li Shuang..."

Master Lingxu stroked his beard and said coldly, "In my early years exploring a Secret Realm, I obtained a Recovery Pill that can promote meridian regeneration! Hmph, that ungrateful disciple will come begging at my door!" He then looked at Ye Zhaozhao. "When the time comes, I will definitely make her apologize to you properly."

"Master, actually..." Ye Zhaozhao said softly.

Master Lingxu interrupted her. "I know you are kind-hearted and don’t care about these things, but as your master, I must seek the justice you deserve."

Ye Zhaozhao nodded, her face full of emotion. However, the moment she lowered her head, a gloomy shadow flashed in her eyes. In her system panel, it read zero! Li Shuang’s negative emotions were still at zero! The Sword Spirit’s accusations and Ling Xu’s anger hadn’t affected her in the slightest. Li Shuang’s emotions seemed to be tightly locked away, never to ripple again.

Ye Zhaozhao couldn’t help but frown. She wondered if this was the effect of the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique. Was this Cultivation Technique truly so overbearing? This wouldn’t do! She only had a Mixed Spirit Root made up of Three Spirit Roots. If she didn’t have the boost from Li Shuang’s negative emotions, how could she maintain such a rapid Cultivation speed? If she had never been a genius, she could have accepted it. But she had already enjoyed the feeling of being praised by everyone, and she would absolutely never be willing to fall from the clouds! Things between her and Li Shuang were far from over.

Heartless Peak.

Li Shuang was unconscious, but the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique circulated on its own. Injuries that would normally be extremely difficult to heal were now improving at a visible rate under the Cultivation Technique’s operation. As the only person to ever successfully initiate this supreme martial art, Li Shuang naturally knew how formidable the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique’s recovery capabilities were. As long as she had a single breath left, she could always recover. This was also the reason why she had agreed to Master Lingxu’s demand. Taking a palm strike from him to sever their karmic ties once and for all was well worth it.

Lin Qingling examined Li Shuang’s condition, her eyes sparkling with amazement. Li Shuang had only just begun switching her Cultivation to the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique, yet the Cultivation Technique was already showing its brilliance! At this rate of self-healing, she only needed to sleep for three days and three nights to naturally recover completely.

"Master, is Li Shuang alright?" Luo Mingyue asked with a hint of worry. Having followed Li Shuang today, she had witnessed the ugly behavior of the people at Lingxu Peak from start to finish. Those people were simply insane. They believed whatever Ye Zhaozhao said and dismissed whatever Li Shuang said. How could Li Shuang have stayed in such a place for so many years!

In the past, Luo Mingyue had treated Li Shuang as a goal to surpass. Ten years ago, Li Shuang was dazzling, her swordplay unrivaled and beyond compare! She had once been a youth full of sharp vigor. Now, ten years had passed. Compared to back then, Li Shuang had grown far too silent. She appeared low-key and introverted, no longer showing off the brilliant edge she once had. But Luo Mingyue believed that some light was only temporarily hidden so that it could bloom even more brilliantly later.

"She’s fine. The Cultivation Technique is circulating on its own. Just let her rest well for a few days," Lin Qingling sighed. "We’ll wait for her to wake up naturally."

Luo Mingyue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Lingxu Peak.

Master Lingxu waited for Li Shuang to come begging for mercy. For an injury as severe as completely shattered meridians, taking Elixir Pills within three days could restore them to their original state. Once three days passed, they would be permanently crippled. By then, Li Shuang would naturally know to bow her head! This time, if she wanted the Recovery Pill, he would have to teach her a good lesson on what it meant to respect her master and honor his teachings. Furthermore, she had to apologize properly to Zhaozhao! After that, he would lock her in solitary confinement for a few months to make her reflect on her mistakes. He had to thoroughly discipline his eldest disciple this once. He was determined to break her pride and trample her into the dust. As long as she reflected properly, he wasn’t completely opposed to the idea of taking back the harsh words he had previously spoken.

One day passed.

No one came. Master Lingxu frowned. Li Shuang was truly capable of enduring. But soon, he sneered. The agony of shattered meridians and Spiritual Power running rampant wasn’t something ordinary people could endure. Every extra day Li Shuang waited was another day of suffering. In the end, she would definitely submit.

Two days passed.

Still, no one came. Master Lingxu’s expression turned somewhat ugly. Very well. If Li Shuang wanted to seek death herself, she couldn’t blame him as her master!

Three days passed.

There was still no movement from Li Shuang’s side. Master Lingxu’s face turned completely cold.

"Master, I wonder how the Senior Disciple is doing right now? Why don’t we go check on her?" Ye Zhaozhao said cautiously.

"Check on her?" Master Lingxu sneered. "Zhaozhao, from now on, she is no longer the senior disciple. You don’t need to refer to her as such. If Li Shuang wants to become a cripple herself, why should I go out of my way to lend her a hand?"

Ling Xu’s expression was cold. If she didn’t come today, Li Shuang was destined to become a cripple.

Lin Qingling had talked about how much she valued Li Shuang, yet over these three days, she hadn’t made a single move. It made sense. For a Cultivation Technique from a thousand years ago that might not even be real, Lin Qingling’s supposed valuation was probably just for show. Li Shuang thought she had found a new backer, but in reality...

Ling Xu chuckled mockingly. He would just wait for Li Shuang to turn into trash. Once she became a cripple, he could no longer accept her as a disciple, but he could still let her do chores on Lingxu Peak.

On the fourth day.

Master Lingxu was still waiting for Li Shuang to come begging him for help. However, what he waited for was instead an invitation.

Sheng Yuan personally brought the invitation in, his face somewhat pale. "Master, Peak Master Lin has announced to the entire sect that she will... accept Li Shuang as her Closed-door Disciple today! She even sent an invitation, asking you to attend the ceremony."

"What!" Master Lingxu stood up abruptly, his face instantly turning livid. Lin Qingling was actually going to take Li Shuang as a disciple? Why would she take in a cripple!

"Who delivered the invitation? Did you ask about Li Shuang’s condition? Are her meridians not crippled?" Ling Xu asked coldly.

"Luo Mingyue delivered the invitation personally," Sheng Yuan replied in a low voice. "She looked delighted. The Senior Disciple... doesn’t seem to be in any trouble."

For a moment, Sheng Yuan felt bewildered. He didn’t know if he should be happy or sad. The Senior Disciple hadn’t become a cripple, but from now on, did she truly have nothing to do with Lingxu Peak anymore?

Master Lingxu frowned. "It seems I underestimated Lin Qingling." Immediately after, he sneered. "If she likes fighting over a cripple, then let her! Sheng Yuan, are you still calling Li Shuang your senior disciple? She has long had nothing to do with my Lingxu Peak. Don’t address her incorrectly again! From now on, you are my head disciple!"

Sheng Yuan lowered his head and agreed softly, "Yes."

He wondered if, from now on, he would truly no longer have his senior disciple. For some unknown reason, he actually felt a wave of profound loss.