74: Chapter 74 The Righteous Alliance's Backstab! Long-Legged Mature Woman: If I can't be a disciple, being an elder will be safe, right?

Tianshui Holy Land, Secret Room.

"Reporting to the Holy Lord!"

Elders Hei Feng and Hei Sha knelt on the ground, their faces wearing sinister grins.

"We have already forced that Xiao Yuhan into the territory of Cangwu Mountain!"

"That is the Hehuan Sect's territory; even Elder Xuanji perished there. She entered heavily injured—she's as good as dead!"

However, the expected praise did not come.

Smash!

Holy Lord Tianshui slammed the Jade Slip in his hand, shattering it. His face was so gloomy it looked like it could drip water.

"As good as dead?"

"Idiots! A bunch of idiots!"

"News just came from the Central Province. Xiao Yuhan's Soul Lamp... is still lit! And it's burning brightly!"

"What?!"

Hei Feng and Hei Sha were pale with shock. "How is that possible? She could survive after entering that devil's den?"

Holy Lord Tianshui took a deep breath, a venomous light flickering in his eyes.

"It seems this Hehuan Sect really has some tricks up its sleeve. They didn't kill her, but saved her instead."

He let out a cold laugh and took out another transmission Jade Slip, directly contacting Jin Erhe, the Deputy Hall Master of the Punishment Hall of the Righteous Path Alliance's upper echelon.

Half an hour ago, Jin Erhe had sent an inquiry because he didn't believe Xiao Yuhan's report stating that "Jin Wanshan died fighting the beast tide."

He knew his son too well; he was a coward who feared death and could never be a hero.

Thus, Holy Lord Tianshui seized this opportunity and fabricated a perfect lie.

The transmission screen connected.

A majestic voice filled with Killing Intent came through: "How is the verification of the situation going?"

Holy Lord Tianshui immediately adopted a tone of extreme grief:

"Hall Master Jin! Everything has been investigated! It's all clear now!"

"That Xiao Yuhan... she has betrayed the Righteous Path Alliance!"

"She has always held a grudge against you. This time, upon arriving in the Southern Barrens, she actually colluded with the demonic Hehuan Sect and set a trap to kill your son!"

"Not only that, she even tried to fake the scene and blame your son's death on the beast tide!"

"The Elders I sent tried to stop her, but they were injured by the Hehuan Sect's experts. They could only watch as she fled into the Cangwu Mountain devil's den to live out her ignoble existence!"

On the other side, Jin Erhe was silent for a moment before erupting in a heaven-shaking roar:

"Good! What a Xiao Yuhan!"

"Back then, she dared to contradict this Seat in public, and now she actually colludes with the Demonic Path to kill my beloved son!"

"This woman... cannot be allowed to live!"

Jin Erhe's voice was bone-chillingly cold:

"Pass my order! Effective immediately, Xiao Yuhan is expelled from the Righteous Path Alliance!"

"Issue the highest-level [Kill Order]!"

"Any Righteous Path Cultivator who sees this woman shall kill her without mercy!"

"Since she escaped under your nose, you better find a way to bring her head back! Otherwise, I will hold you responsible!"

The communication cut off.

Holy Lord Tianshui wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, then revealed a triumphant, treacherous smile.

"Xiao Yuhan, this is called... killing the heart after killing the person!"

Hehuan Sect, Tingyu Pavilion.

Xiao Yuhan was sitting by the window, staring blankly at the picturesque scenery outside.

Suddenly, the Transmission Jade Pendant at her waist vibrated frantically.

She picked it up and saw an urgent secret message from her only close friend in the Central Province's Righteous Path Alliance.

[Yuhan! Run! Whatever you do, don't come back to the Central Province!]

[That old lunatic Jin Erhe has gone mad! He's convinced you colluded with the Demonic Path to kill his son!]

[The Alliance has already removed your name and issued a 'Kill Order'! Every Righteous Path Cultivator in the world wants to kill you!]

[Remember! Hide well! Stay alive!]

Clatter.

The jade pendant slipped and hit the floor with a crisp sound.

Xiao Yuhan felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her face instantly turning pale as paper.

"Colluding with the Demonic Path... kill without mercy..."

"Heh... hehe..."

She gave a tragic laugh, tears streaming from her eyes.

She had risked her life for the Righteous Path Alliance for over a hundred years; even when she was exiled to the borderlands, she had no complaints.

And the result?

Just because of one sentence from a corrupt official, black was turned into white, and a loyal servant became a traitor!

"Is there... any justice left in this world?"

At this moment, the faith in her heart collapsed.

Just as she was in despair and helpless, a gentle voice sounded at the door.

"Justice is something the weak beg for, while for the strong... it is the rules."

Xiao Yuhan looked up to see Su Qingge in a green dress, carrying a tray of Spirit Fruits as she walked in.

"Fairy Su..." Xiao Yuhan wiped her tears, looking a bit disheveled.

Su Qingge set down the Spirit Fruits and sat opposite her, her eyes clear and sincere.

"I heard the news just now."

"Since the Righteous Path Alliance has no room for you, the world is vast—where can you not go?"

"Sister Xiao, why not... join my Hehuan Sect?"

Su Qingge reached out her hand and extended an invitation.

"As you have seen, although our Sect is named the Hehuan Sect, it is not that deviant Demonic Path Sect from 800 years ago. Although my husband is a bit... cough, a bit lustful, he is extremely protective of his own."

"My husband's cultivation is unfathomable. Even though you are in the Nascent Soul Stage, he can still guide your cultivation!"

Su Qingge suddenly remembered Wang Yang taking in Liu Ruyan; he seemed to have a bit of a wicked sense of humor and enjoyed teaching and training Disciples.

"Why don't you take my husband as your master and join us!"

"Once you enter the Sect, you are one of us."

"At that time, let alone Jin Erhe, even if the Leader of the Righteous Path Alliance comes, my husband will protect you."

Xiao Yuhan was tempted.

She was now like a rat crossing the street; except for here, she truly had nowhere else to go.

But...

The image of Lin Xiaowan and Liu Ruyan walking while "holding their waists" suddenly flashed in her mind, along with those heart-pounding sounds she heard last night.

Is that what a Disciple is supposed to do?

This Sect Master Wang takes in Disciples clearly for the sake of...

Xiao Yuhan shuddered and waved her hands repeatedly.

"No, no, no! Forget about being a Disciple!"

"I... I'm afraid of pain... ah no, I'm afraid I'll end up like that too..."

She looked at Su Qingge and tested the waters cautiously:

"Um... Sister Su, look, I'm already at the Nascent Soul Stage, it's not quite appropriate to be a Disciple."

"How about... I become a Guest Elder?"

"As for that... that kind of special cultivation, I won't participate, okay?"

In her view, high-level Elders of the Sect shouldn't have to be "victimized" by the Sect Master like those young Disciples, right?

However.

Hearing this, Su Qingge was stunned for a moment, then revealed a meaningful smile.

"Sister Xiao, have you misunderstood something?"

She leaned forward slightly, whispering into Xiao Yuhan's ear, her breath like orchids:

"Who told you... that being an Elder makes you safe?"

"To tell you the truth."

"I am an Elder of the Hehuan Sect."

"And..."

Su Qingge pointed to a few ambiguous 'red strawberries' on her slender neck, smiling with a face full of happiness and charm:

"Regarding my husband's 'special cultivation,' I am even more... obsessed than those little Disciples."

"Sometimes, I even proactively beg my husband to 'punish' me."

Boom!

Xiao Yuhan felt as if she had been struck by five bolts of lightning.

She stared blankly at Su Qingge, then thought about the song of 'High Mountains and Flowing Water' she heard last night.

So... the one who cried the loudest last night... was you, Elder Su?!

So in this Hehuan Sect, from top to bottom, from Disciples to Elders, everyone is part of Sect Master Wang's... harem?!

Xiao Yuhan swallowed hard, trembling under Su Qingge's "do you want to try it too" gaze.

"This... this is too stimulating..."

"Let... let me consider it a bit more..."