13: Chapter 13 I disagree with Su Xiyue's little scheme!

"This..."

Xu Yu's expression was ashen, looking incredibly unsightly.

Lin Ran's words had completely seized the high ground of reason.

Since the other party had a valid reason to kill Xu Sheng, even if he still had to be punished, the punishment would likely not be too severe.

But he was unwilling, unwilling to let his youngest son die at Lin Ran's hands just like that!

"For the sake of fairness and justice, Su Chi Jiu, go and fetch the flow tracing immortal flute to backtrack the situation within the yin yang sacred stele."

Nan Feng said airily.

Although he knew that a Lin Ran who was so full of confidence surely wasn't lying.

But for the sake of so-called fairness and justice, it was still necessary to use the flow tracing immortal flute to backtrack the past scenes.

"Yes!"

Su Chi Jiu left.

Soon, he returned with the flow tracing immortal flute and entered the yin yang sacred stele with a group of Peak Masters and Vice Peak Masters, backtracking the scene of Lin Ran killing Xu Sheng.

It was worth mentioning that during the process of backtracking the past, one segment in the middle seemed to be obscured; no matter how Su Chi Jiu activated the flow tracing immortal flute, it could not be backtracked.

He could only backtrack the exchange of threats when Lin Ran and Xu Sheng met, and then it skipped directly to after Xu Sheng's Divine Soul had perished.

"What's the situation here?"

Su Chi Jiu looked at this scene with a somewhat dazed expression.

Ever since he started using the flow tracing immortal flute, such a situation had never occurred before.

The other Peak Masters and Vice Peak Masters also broke into a flurry of discussion upon seeing this, speculating amongst themselves.

However, now was not the time to focus on that. From the images of Lin Ran and Xu Sheng's meeting, it was indeed Xu Sheng who provoked first and intended to kill Lin Ran.

Gaining this key piece of information was enough.

Su Chi Jiu led the group of experts out of the yin yang sacred stele and cupped his fists respectfully toward Nan Feng:

"Reporting to Sect Master, this matter is indeed as Lin Ran said. Xu Sheng harbored a grudge and wanted to kill Lin Ran, but because his skills were inferior, he was killed by Lin Ran instead."

He paused for a moment and then continued, "I believe that Lin Ran is not to blame for this matter at all; everything was Xu Sheng's own doing."

"However, it is also true that Lin Ran killing Xu Sheng violated the Sect's iron laws. A small punishment is still necessary."

Nan Feng smiled and said, "Then tell me, how should Lin Ran be punished?"

Su Chi Jiu said without hesitation, "For violating the Sect's iron laws, one must be cast into the depths of the Heavenly Abyss. But since the fault does not lie with Lin Ran, he only needs to be confined to the outskirts of the Heavenly Abyss for half a month. I believe that is already sufficient."

Nan Feng looked at the other Peak Masters and Vice Peak Masters with a smile and asked, "What do you all think of this punishment?"

The group looked at each other, then cupped their fists and said, "Yes, I think what Su Chi Jiu said is correct. This punishment will allow Lin Ran to realize his mistake without endangering his life. It is very good."

Next, Nan Feng looked at Xu Yu and asked, "What do you think of this punishment?"

The corners of Xu Yu's mouth twitched violently.

Casting Lin Ran into the outskirts of the Heavenly Abyss for only half a month of confinement—there was practically no difference between this punishment and no punishment at all!

Rather than punishing Lin Ran, it was more like letting Lin Ran go to the Heavenly Abyss to enjoy the scenery!

But what could he do since reason was not on his side?

What could he do since Xu Sheng had provoked and harbored a grudge first, and was killed by Lin Ran because his skills were inferior?

He had no ground to stand on, so he could only swallow his grievances!

"I... have no objection!"

Xu Yu said through gritted teeth.

In the depths of his eyes, a monstrous hatred surged.

If looks could kill, Lin Ran would have already been hacked into a thousand pieces by him!

From this moment on, the grudge between him and Lin Ran was completely established!

Next, Nan Feng looked at Su Xiyue and Yan Ruyu, smiling as he asked, "What about you two? What do you think of this punishment?"

"It's fine, as long as it doesn't hurt Lin Ran."

Yan Ruyu said indifferently.

Su Xiyue also lightly cupped her fists: "Acceptable."

Secretly, she sent a voice transmission to Lin Ran: "Rebellious Disciple, for the next half month, you stay in the Heavenly Abyss and reflect properly. Let's see if you ever dare to disrespect your master again!"

Out of sight, out of mind. For the next half month, Lin Ran would be going to the Heavenly Abyss for confinement, and it wouldn't endanger his life. She was naturally more than relaxed and happy.

And during this half-month period, she could take the opportunity to recover her cultivation and surpass Lin Ran in one go!

At that time, when Lin Ran returned from the Heavenly Abyss, she would let him know the meaning of respecting one's teacher and the Dao!

Then, it would be her turn to turn the tables and become the master!

She really was a Genius!

Lin Ran looked at the secretly gloating Su Xiyue and couldn't help but curl his lip.

He was someone who had slept in the same bed as Su Xiyue after all; he even knew what color underwear she was wearing today. How could he not know what she was thinking now?

It was nothing more than wanting to use the half month while he was away to improve her cultivation, and then suppress him in one fell swoop when he returned.

However, Su Xiyue was still too young and didn't understand him at all.

He wasn't someone willing to suffer a loss, and his forceful nature would never easily give Su Xiyue a chance to turn the tables!

[Ding! Detected that the Host has triggered a new Heavenly Mandate Mission, please make the following choice!]

[Option 1: The Son of Destiny who refuses to suffer a loss meets the Destiny System that refuses to suffer a loss. Isn't this just right?!]

[Mission: Expose the Destiny Immortal Body, shock everyone, and use this to resolve the worry of punishment!]

[Reward: 10,000 destiny points, Emperor-Grade Peak Divine Ability — Kunpeng Boundless Divine Fist!]

[Option 2: It's just a small punishment. This Son of Heavenly Mandate is blessed with great fortune anyway, I'll accept it!]

[Mission: Accept the punishment and go to the Heavenly Abyss for confinement!]

[Reward: 10,000 destiny points, Masochist Halo +1!]

"I choose Option 1!"

Lin Ran immediately made his choice in his heart.

Martial arts and Divine Abilities were the most common means for Cultivators to kill enemies.

Martial arts were divided into Spirit Rank, Black-Grade, Earth-Grade, and Heaven-Grade.

And Divine Abilities were even above martial arts, divided into Saint Dao Divine Abilities, Supreme Divine Abilities, and Emperor-Grade Divine Abilities.

The Kunpeng Boundless Divine Fist was an Emperor-Grade Peak Divine Ability, which could be said to be the most top-tier Divine Ability!

If he didn't choose Option 1, it would simply be letting down the System's good intentions!

"I disagree!"

Lin Ran suddenly jumped out and shouted loudly.

Seeing that the matter was originally about to conclude, only for Lin Ran to suddenly jump out and shout "I disagree," everyone was stunned.

The Peak Masters agreed, the Vice Peak Masters agreed, the Sect Master agreed, and even Xu Yu, who suffered the most, agreed. Yet you jumped out and shouted "I disagree"?

Are you freaking playing with us?!

"Rebellious Disciple, what madness are you up to now?!"

Su Xiyue grew anxious and let out a delicate shout.

Of course, she was anxious not because Lin Ran's actions would displease the Sect Master and others, but because she was afraid Lin Ran would turn the situation around and easily resolve the matter, perhaps even without receiving any punishment at all.

Wouldn't her plan to turn the tables be ruined then?!

"Oh? Lin Ran, why do you disagree? Why don't you tell us so we can hear it."

Nan Feng did not get angry; instead, he smiled as warmly as a spring breeze.

"I believe that I should not receive any punishment!"