The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 710: The Discovery of Yun Yubai’s Trouble

Chapter 710: The Discovery of Yun Yubai’s Trouble

Cinian only then realized there was such a situation. He slightly nodded, a thoughtful look crossing his face. "In that case, it is indeed a bit strange."

Suddenly, it seemed that a thought crossed his mind. His eyes flickered coldly. "Shandu, did you notice anything unusual about Master Ji yesterday? A slight trace of frostbite poison on his body?"

"Master Ji, yes, I noticed it," Shandu replied, nodding. "That poison is unusual. I can feel that Master Ji’s spiritual power has been stagnating."

"One person has been poisoned by the frostbite, and the other has just entered closed-door meditation—such a coincidence," Cinian said, his expression turning grave.

Nanli felt her heart being pulled down, as if it were being dragged somewhere far below.

"Yunxiao Peak’s master should know about the feud between Qingwu and me. Moreover, he has helped me several times before, so it seems likely that he was discovered by Master Ji and was plotted against," Nanli explained with a heavy heart.

Cinian sighed when he heard this. "That’s truly unfortunate. You know, Yun Yubai’s talent and comprehension abilities are second to none. He broke through to the Deity Forming stage before the age of two thousand—only Celestial Sovereigns and the former Firewood Chopper surpassed him in that regard."

He shook his head, his tone tinged with sorrow. "Good people rarely live long, and misfortunes follow them like shadows."

Nanli clenched her fists, nearly burning with fury. She wanted to rush to Seven Peaks Sect immediately to find out what happened to Yun Yubai. But she knew she had to restrain herself.

Because she was too weak!

Although the Upper Realm had lifted the bounty on her head, with their twisted morality, if she set foot in the Upper Realm, she would quickly be hunted down and killed.

Seeing her lowered gaze and the coldness radiating from her, Cinian grew concerned. He quickly advised, "Nanli, you mustn’t act rashly. Although Master Ji’s power has been affected, he is still a Nascent Soul cultivator, and the Peak Masters of the other five peaks are not to be underestimated. Besides, the Seven Peaks Sect’s ancestor set up the Sky Sword Formation."

"Indeed, the Sky Sword Formation is incredibly powerful," Shandu added, "Even someone in the Great Ascension stage would have to think twice before attempting to break into the Seven Peaks Sect."

Nanli understood their meaning and nodded. "I won’t act rashly. Don’t worry."

If she tried to charge in now, it would be suicide.

On the other side, Lin Zhixia was seething with anger upon hearing their conversation. "That’s my future master! How could they treat him like that? I must find out exactly what’s happening!"

Nanli tried to calm her down, saying, "Don’t get involved, especially not with Hundred Pass Town."

Lin Zhixia replied, "I know we’re weak, but..."

She couldn’t stand these despicable people!

"Listen to me." Nanli thought for a moment. "You’ve been to Seven Peaks Sect. Ji Chengyi will definitely come looking for you. Use the talisman I gave you and stay calm."

Lin Zhixia’s eyes widened in alarm. "Will... will he really come?"

She had only been pretending to be brave, but if Ji Chengyi came with people, Hundred Pass Town would have no chance of resisting.

"You’re about ninety percent likely to be visited. Just do as I say," Nanli instructed.

Lin Zhixia agreed.

The Whisper Talisman’s red light faded away.

Without hesitation, Lin Zhixia immediately burned the Whisper Talisman. Then, she used the talisman brought back by her guards.

She wasn’t very familiar with talismans and didn’t know what kind of talisman it was, but she trusted Nanli. Whatever Nanli told her to do, she would do it without question.

Just after completing her task, a guard came in to report, "Second Miss, there’s a distinguished guest!"

Lin Zhixia’s body shook. "Who... who is the guest?"

The guard responded, "It’s the Sect Master of Seven Peaks Sect! He specifically asked to see you. Please head to the main hall immediately!"

His excitement was barely contained.

People from the Lower Realm were considered lowly, and disciples from the Upper Realm rarely visited places like this. The fact that the Sect Master had come was something they could hardly believe.

Lin Zhixia froze. Her breath nearly caught in her throat.

It was exactly as Nanli had predicted!

She broke into a cold sweat, fearing she might reveal some flaw in front of Master Ji.

But recalling Nanli’s words, her heart suddenly calmed.

Lin Zhixia wiped the sweat from her forehead and took a few deep breaths. Her expression returned to its usual composure.

Only then did she walk out.

In the main hall, Lin Yifan was already receiving the distinguished guests.

Ji Chengyi and Zhao Yuyang were seated to the left, both radiating an otherworldly, immortal aura.

Had Lin Zhixia not overheard Nanli’s conversation, she might have mistaken them for good people.

When Lin Yifan saw his daughter enter, he respectfully introduced, "Master Ji, the Master of Purple Sun Peak, this is my second daughter. Xia’er, greet the two honored guests."

Lin Zhixia gracefully approached, bowed, and smiled with infinite respect.

"Master Ji, is it possible that Yunxiao Peak’s master knew I was coming and changed his mind, sending you to evaluate my qualifications?" she asked with a polite smile.

"Xia’er!" Lin Yifan, seeing her lack of decorum, quickly scolded.

Ji Chengyi narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched Lin Zhixia’s innocent face. Everything appeared normal, but he had to probe further.

"Indeed," Ji Chengyi replied as he stood. "My junior brother sent me specifically to check on the second miss’s qualifications."

As soon as he finished speaking, he performed a hand seal, channeling his spiritual energy into Lin Zhixia’s body. He was attempting to probe her memories to determine if she had any connection to Nanli.

Such an act was quite painful, and Lin Zhixia immediately felt a splitting headache. She cried out in pain, clutching her head as she fell to the ground.

"Master Ji!" Lin Yifan’s face turned pale with shock. "What are you doing?!"

He rushed forward to stop Ji Chengyi, but with a wave of Ji Chengyi’s sleeve, Lin Yifan was sent flying several steps back, unable to resist at all.

Lin Yifan’s face flushed with blood, his chest heaving as he could only watch helplessly as his daughter suffered.

"Master Ji, you’re the Sect Master of Seven Peaks Sect, yet you’re treating a junior like this?" Lin Yifan shouted angrily. "What did my daughter do to deserve this? Why are you torturing her?"

Ji Chengyi didn’t seem to hear Lin Yifan’s words. He continued probing without stopping.

Lin Zhixia’s face grew pale as her pain intensified, and Zhao Yuyang, seeing her on the verge of collapse, quickly interjected. "Sect Master, that’s enough. If you continue, she’ll suffer irreparable damage to her soul."

Ji Chengyi hesitated, then withdrew his hand. The spiritual light dissipated.

Lin Zhixia fell unconscious, collapsing to the ground. Lin Yifan rushed over, catching her in his arms, his eyes bloodshot with anger.

"How could you act this way, bullying the weak?" he roared.

Ji Chengyi looked down at him coldly, a hint of disdain in his gaze. "Lord Lin, what are you saying? I was simply checking the second miss’s potential. Clearly, her qualifications are lacking. I’ll inform my junior brother that he misjudged her."

Without another word, Ji Chengyi swept his sleeves and turned to leave.

No one dared to stop him in Hundred Pass Town.

Zhao Yuyang sighed and handed Lin Yifan a medium-grade Soul-Repairing Pill. "Lord Lin, this is for the second miss. I apologize for the trouble caused today."

After that, he followed Ji Chengyi out.

Lin Yifan was ready to throw the pill on the ground in disgust, but when he saw his daughter’s pitiable condition, he swallowed his anger and restrained himself.