"Who are you? I advise you not to meddle in this matter." Jin Ruyi eyed Bai Sicheng warily.
Bai Sicheng said loudly, "I am Murong Big Brother. Since you've entered the academy, don't bring the ways of the imperial family from the outside into the academy."
"Big Brother, sob sob sob..."
Seeing Bai Sicheng, Bai Murong was like seeing a savior. She grabbed his hand and burst into tears.
Those wretched people, bullying her when she was down, she would never forgive them!
A calculating glint flickered in Bai Murong's eyes. She rolled her eyes and fainted.
"Murong!" Bai Sicheng quickly took out the best elixir and gave it to Bai Murong. Then he said angrily, "You all wait!"
Bai Sicheng hurriedly left with Bai Murong in his arms. He bumped into Yu Shen, who was walking towards him. He asked, "Yu Shen, could you do me a favor and invite a disciple from the Hall of Discipline?"
Yu Shen did not expect the outer sect to have such a sordid place. He nodded, "Sure. Give me your task token, and I'll go exchange the spirit stones."
The people from the Hall of Discipline gave Yu Shen considerable face. They soon arrived at the outer sect. However, upon hearing that Bai Murong was involved, the cultivator reprimanded Jin Ruyi and the other two, and then dropped the matter.
Before leaving, he said to Yu Shen, "Fellow Daoist Yu, although I don't know why you are speaking up for this Bai Murong, but for the sake of our friendship, I must remind you not to get too close to this woman. This woman is too cunning."
As the place where the academy rewarded and punished disciples, the Hall of Discipline had seen it all. But recalling the matters related to this disciple named Bai Murong that he had handled recently, the cultivator couldn't help but click his tongue.
Seeing his unusual expression, Yu Shen asked a few more questions.
When Yu Shen returned, he saw that Bai Murong had woken up and was complaining about Bai Shengyi in good spirits. His face turned green.
Jiang Ruomei is gone, and now Bai Murong is here again?
"...Big Brother, I really don't know why third sister has such a big opinion of me. How could I have poisoned her? I haven't even read the Medical Canon. On the other hand, she inherited the entire Medical Canon."
"Are you saying that A'yi staged it herself to frame you? How could she do this!" Bai Sicheng said sternly.
Bai Murong lowered her head aggrievedly, "That's not what I mean, Big Brother. I just feel that third sister has really changed. I even feel she's a bit... wicked."
"Do you know that my dantian was crippled by her? Not only that, but I heard from Sister Li that during their trip to the secret realm, the one named Jiang Ruomei, because of a few words with her, Shengyi... she died."
Bai Sicheng's expression changed, "The person you're talking about, is her name Jiang Ruomei?"
"Yes, yes, yes, it's her. Big Brother, do you know her too? I heard Sister Li say she's quite a nice person."
In fact, Li Shiqing had never said such things. But the moment Bai Murong thought of Bai Shengyi's current status and reputation, and her own hard-won but suddenly lost cultivation, she wished she could cast all the blame onto Bai Shengyi.
She knew that with Bai Sicheng's personality, he would never tolerate such wicked behavior from Bai Shengyi.
She was not wrong.
"How could A'yi do this! No, I have to go and persuade her."
"Bai Sicheng, where are you going?" Yu Shen quickly stopped Bai Sicheng. "Shen Jing and I have something to discuss with you. Don't leave yet."
Bai Murong watched Bai Sicheng being called away by Yu Shen, her eyes deep and dark.
As soon as the swelling on her face subsided, she changed her clothes and left the Alchemy Peak. She walked to a mountain pass outside Shenqi Academy, which connected to the Boundless Cloud Sea.
There, a person in a green robe was waiting for her. It was none other than Qing Buli, who had been missing.
"Buli, did you find me regarding the matter of Qianxiao Peak?" Contrary to her outward appearance, Bai Murong and Qing Buli were very familiar, even intimate.
Qing Buli shook his head, glanced at her, and frowned, "What's wrong with your dantian?"
Bai Murong told Qing Buli about the incident aggrievedly. "I've already been driven out of Qianxiao Peak and can't help you and Master anymore."
"No, you can. I want Bai Shengyi's whereabouts," Qing Buli said sternly.
"Master's intention?" Bai Murong was startled. Seeing Qing Buli nod, she immediately became excited. She knew that Bai Shengyi was finished this time!
With Master's orders and Qing Buli's intervention, Bai Shengyi would surely not be able to escape!
"Okay," Bai Murong bit her lip and said softly, "What about Jin Ruyi and Sun Yun and the others..."
"Sun Yun cannot be touched for now, but I will help you with the other two." Qing Buli understood Bai Murong's thoughts very well.
He could see through the thoughts of such a woman at a glance.
"Buli, you are too good. Thank you." Bai Murong said gently.
Qing Buli frowned impatiently, "Don't put on this act in front of me. You know what I want, don't you?"
He pinched Bai Murong's chin and said expressionlessly, "Since your cultivation is already crippled, why not take this opportunity to cultivate the Heavenly Art prepared for you by Master. When I'm done with Bai Shengyi, I'll take you back to the continent."
"Then what about your marriage with Sister Li?"
"You want me to marry her?" Qing Buli looked at Bai Murong with a half-smile.
Bai Murong naturally did not want this. She had known Qing Buli long before Li Shiqing. Moreover, what was Li Shiqing's status? Just a discarded slave!
"Buli, aren't you returning to the academy?" Bai Murong asked.
Qing Buli waved his hand, "Not for now. Hurry back, don't let anyone discover me."
If he returned to the academy, he would be restricted everywhere, and he would also have to deal with Yun Kai and the others from the Artifact Refining Peak. It was far more convenient to be outside.
He had finally persuaded the Sect Master to give him another chance. The top priority was to get the Starfall Emperor back.
The exchange event at Shenqi Academy was nearing its end, but Rong Bugui had not yet seen this year's seeds. He couldn't help but urge them several times.
Xia Xilou also urged them along, but when Wen Jiuyin and Mu Xing presented the list, Xia Xilou pointed at the list and questioned, "Why isn't Bai Shengyi on it?"
"Bai Shengyi's cultivation is good, and she cultivates both martial arts and alchemy. If she participates, the academy won't have to worry about candidates for the alchemy competition, will it?" Xia Xilou said gently.
As if he were genuinely concerned for the academy.
But Wen Jiuyin couldn't help but glance at him. If he remembered correctly, the Vice Dean had once said in front of Senior Brother Xilou that Bai Shengyi was not a seed.
"This list was decided by Vice Dean Qin," Mu Xing said.
The implication was that if there was a problem, they should go find Qin Si.
So Xia Xilou found Qin Si.
He repeated his previous statement, and then added, "I know Junior Brother, you care about this newly recognized junior sister. But think about it, although being a seed is a bit stressful, it's also good to go out of the Shenqi Continent to see the world and gain experience, isn't it?"
"Good my ass! If it's so good, why didn't you let Yun Ying go back then?" Qin Si snorted and retorted unceremoniously.