18: Chapter 18 Master, I know everything!

Wang Zhenshan listened to Ye Ting's murderous proposal, his brows furrowing slightly as he did not immediately agree.

"Elder Ye, I'm afraid this is inappropriate."

"That boy was personally appointed as the Medicine Garden Manager by Yu Linglong. His status is no longer that of an ordinary Outer Sect Disciple."

"Moving against him directly would be failing to give Lianxiang Peak Face, failing to give Elder Yu Face. It's not worth it for a minor friction between juniors."

As a powerful Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, Wang Zhenshan understood the way of survival within the Sect deeply.

He had no desire to wade into such muddy waters that clearly involved a personal vendetta.

"Hahaha, Elder Wang, you are being foolish!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ting let out a cold, sinister laugh.

"If this matter is handled correctly, not only will there be no risk for you and me, but it will instead be a massive achievement!"

Wang Zhenshan's brow furrowed slightly: "How so?"

"Elder Wang, think about it. According to my grandson, when Martial Niece Leng met that little beast at the Lianxiang Peak mountain gate that day, she actually drew her sword against him!"

"What does that indicate?"

Without waiting for Wang Zhenshan's answer, he asserted on his own:

"This indicates that Yu Linglong's promotion of this boy was definitely not her own intention!"

"She is a Late Golden Core Stage powerhouse; how proud must she be? How could she possibly look favorably upon a commoner who crawled up from the outer Sect?"

"In my view, Yu Linglong promoting this boy was definitely not her wish; it's more like she was forced by circumstances to make such a helpless move!"

This analysis of the inside story, which completely twisted black and white, was surprisingly logical.

It caused Wang Zhenshan's originally firm stance to begin to waver.

Seeing this, Ye Ting immediately struck while the iron was hot, laying out all of his speculations:

"In her heart, she probably wishes that boy would vanish from the earth immediately! It's only because she cares about her Face as an Elder that she can't take action herself!"

"Think about it: she just appointed a manager, and if that manager dies the next moment, wouldn't it make her a laughingstock for having poor judgment?"

"That's why she forcibly protected him in front of everyone; it was merely a show for outsiders!"

Wang Zhenshan picked up his teacup and took a gentle sip, masking the interest in his eyes.

He had to admit that Ye Ting's analysis sounded... very reasonable.

There might truly be room to maneuver here.

However, he still maintained the caution of a Law Enforcement Hall Elder:

"Even so, we still need a foolproof excuse. An excuse... that Yu Linglong cannot interfere with."

"How hard can that be?"

Seeing that he was already tempted, Ye Ting immediately threw out the complete poisonous scheme he had prepared long ago.

"That boy is just an Outer Sect Disciple. Once he gains power, he will surely become arrogant and insufferable like a petty man who has come into wealth."

"We only need to wait for him to descend the mountain to go to the Pill Pavilion to collect this month's resources..."

"Then we arrange for Fan'er to have an 'accidental' conflict with him."

At this point, the corners of Ye Ting's mouth could no longer suppress a smile.

"Verbal friction between Disciples is perfectly normal. As long as no lives are lost on the spot, it falls within the scope of the Law Enforcement Hall's mediation."

"At that time, you, Elder Wang, will personally step forward to handle it impartially, proposing that they use the Sect's most fair method to resolve their grievances—"

Ye Ting spat out four words: "The Life-and-Death Platform!"

"One is Early Stage Foundation Establishment, the other is Middle Stage Foundation Establishment, and since that boy was the one to provoke first, once they are on the Life-and-Death Platform, life and death are left to fate! Even Yu Linglong won't be able to say a single word against it!"

"Afterward, my Pill Pavilion will owe you a favor. And by helping Martial Niece Leng remove a thorn in her side, you'll also be indirectly extending an olive branch to Yu Linglong. Two birds with one stone, wouldn't that be wonderful?"

The entire plan was tightly linked and could be called perfect.

The teacup in Wang Zhenshan's hand was finally placed heavily on the table.

Eliminating an Outer Sect Disciple with no background could simultaneously earn him a favor from a Pill Pavilion Elder.

It also presented a potential opportunity to show goodwill to Lianxiang Peak.

This deal was a guaranteed profit.

"Good!" Wang Zhenshan nodded slowly, a cold smile identical to Ye Ting's appearing on his Face, "We shall do as Elder Ye says!"

...

Meanwhile.

Outside the main hall of Lianxiang Peak.

Leng Qingyue stood quietly in her white robes, her expression incredibly complex.

She had already fully confirmed that if she continued Dual Cultivation with Cao Kun, she could rid herself of the cold poison.

This good news had made her so excited she had barely slept all night.

Leng Qingyue took a deep breath to calm her surging emotions.

Then, facing the closed hall doors, she called out softly.

"Revered Master, your Disciple Leng Qingyue requests an audience."

*Creak—*

The hall doors opened slowly to both sides without any wind.

Leng Qingyue stepped inside and immediately saw that familiar purple figure on the throne.

Revered Master was as elegant and peerless as ever, but the lingering fatigue between her brows made Leng Qingyue's heart ache fiercely.

"Qingyue?" Yu Linglong's voice was flat, showing no emotion. "Why didn't you wait in the hall yesterday?"

Just a simple inquiry caused a bit of panic in Leng Qingyue's heart.

She couldn't exactly say that because she had misunderstood her, she had secretly run off to 'inspect the goods,' could she?

Her thoughts racing, she ultimately chose to lie.

"Reporting to Revered Master, yesterday... your Disciple suddenly felt signs of the cold poison acting up. Fearing I would disturb your quiet cultivation, I... I took the liberty of returning to my Immortal Cave to go into seclusion and suppress it."

This reason was perfectly reasonable.

Sure enough, upon hearing the words 'cold poison acting up,' Yu Linglong's flat gaze immediately revealed an irrepressible look of worry and heartache.

That was genuine concern that could not be faked.

She completely believed her Disciple's explanation.

In her eyes, her only Personal Disciple possessed a Top-grade Ice Spirit Body and had limitless future potential; the only shackle was this innate cold poison.

Resolving the matter of the cold poison was of the utmost urgency.

"It was my oversight."

Yu Linglong sighed softly, her voice becoming much gentler unconsciously.

"I asked you to stay yesterday because I saw you were indignant after being publicly rebuked by me and wanted to comfort you privately. I didn't expect... it would instead cause your cold poison to become unstable."

This heartfelt tenderness and care directly pierced through the final line of defense in Leng Qingyue's heart.

Revered Master rebuked me, but she wasn't truly angry with me.

Revered Master wanted me to stay in the hall because she actually wanted to comfort me.

Revered Master has sacrificed so much for me, and I actually doubted her!

All the guilt, heartache, and self-reproach completely burst through the dam at this moment.

Leng Qingyue could no longer bear this heavy sacrifice and misunderstanding.

Her eyes reddened, and tears welled up within them.

Before Yu Linglong could finish speaking, Leng Qingyue bowed deeply toward the figure on the throne, interrupting her.

"Revered Master, you don't need to hide it for me anymore!"

"Regarding that matter..."

Leng Qingyue's voice trembled, carrying a heavy sob.

"Your Disciple... already knows everything!"

Hmm?

As soon as these words were spoken.

The exquisite body that had been leaning against the throne suddenly shuddered!

She... she knows?!

What does she know?

Does she know that I am being controlled by that Rebellious Disciple using bizarre methods?

Or did she see all the humiliations I suffered in the back mountain pavilion?!

In an instant, boundless terror and panic swept through Yu Linglong's entire mind!

Yu Linglong