68: Root of Heaven and Earth

The heaven and earth root absorbs the essence of heaven and earth, taking countless years of baptism to form.

Once refined and consumed, its immense Dao Rhyme power can instantly allow one to Breakthrough several Realms, while simultaneously strengthening the Physical Body Physique.

Of course, the most formidable aspect of the heaven and earth root is its ability to continuously provide Spiritual Qi to its holder wherever there is air, completely preventing any shortage of Spiritual Qi.

"heaven and earth root, I didn't expect it to be in a place like this!"

Looking at the Spirit Medicine in his hand, which looked almost identical to a tree root, a rare hint of joy appeared in Shen Lian's eyes.

"As long as I refine this item, if all goes well, reaching the Tribulation Crossing Realm Peak will be no problem at all, hahaha."

"Seeing as you're so sincere, I'll tentatively help your Son of Destiny escape the System's control."

He was pondering how to snatch back the crouching dragon marrow from Nangong Li, after all, based on Shen Lian's understanding of these white-eyed wolves, once something was in her hands, trying to get her to spit it out was simply a pipe dream.

Now, with the help of this ten-thousand-year-old heaven and earth root, all problems became simple.

Even if he was only at the Tribulation Crossing Realm Peak, without using his God-Demon One Thought, he would still have the power to contend with Nangong Li, who was at Primordial Fivefold.

However, he had already thought of an even more cruel way to kill and punish them.

"Su Mengyao, how dare you injure a fellow Disciple? You must give us an explanation today."

Shen Lian, who was in a good mood, was suddenly disturbed by a voice from the direction of the Medicinal Field ten li away.

"Hmm?"

Shen Lian murmured in confusion, put away the heaven and earth root, and looked towards the direction of the incident.

Upon seeing Su Mengyao's face, his expression involuntarily hardened.

"It's her again. It seems the Heavenly Dao has gone to great lengths to make me help her Disciples and grand-Disciples. Cheating so blatantly, it truly has no shame."

"No, if the Heavenly Dao had shame, it wouldn't be the Heavenly Dao."

Shen Lian snorted coldly, unfolded his Folding Fan, and slowly walked towards the Medicinal Field.

Last time, he had already helped Su Mengyao once in Yunluo City.

As for whether or not to pull her fate back on track, it would depend on Su Mengyao's performance.

After all, Shen Lian had seen too many Sons of Destiny favored by the Heavenly Dao.

Their conduct can basically be summarized in two words—

Double standards.

The same act, if done by others, is a heinous crime, unforgivable by heaven and earth.

But if done by a Son of Destiny, it is only natural and as it should be.

This is also why Shen Lian, after ninety-nine Reincarnations and Rebirths, was always unwilling to associate with these Sons of Destiny.

It's not just the reason for choosing to be an enemy of the Heavenly Dao, but also his disdain for the disgusting behavior of these double-standard dogs.

Although he had encountered some relatively normal Sons of Destiny in the past, they all shared a common flaw of protagonists from ancient novels.

An overflowing Holy Mother heart, always wanting to resolve things with love.

For that batch of Sons of Destiny, Shen Lian's only mercy was not sending them into the human emperor cauldron.

Outside the Medicinal Field, Su Mengyao's eyes were cold, calmly facing the cold accusations of her fellow Disciples, yet she showed no intention of retorting.

"Su Mengyao, you'd better explain clearly why you acted so viciously. He won't be able to wield a sword for the rest of his life!"

This was Lin Yue's voice, filled with disgust for Su Mengyao.

"Senior Sister Su, what you did was truly excessive. Although Junior Brother Han's tone was a bit harsh towards you the other day,

how could you sever his hand? Do you know what it means for a Disciple of Chess Sword Pavilion to be unable to practice swordplay?"

Lu Qingyi's eyes were red, looking at Su Mengyao with disappointment, while also casting a concerned glance at Han Feng beside her.

The other Disciples also accused Su Mengyao, using the most vicious words to humiliate her.

Shen Lian, from a distance, felt that this scene was familiar.

Isn't this the experience of the original owner of this body?

When Ye Fan framed the original owner, all the Disciples of the Sect also indiscriminately cursed him like this.

Fortunately, now, the Sect that had humiliated him had been personally destroyed, and even Old Ancestor Tianyu had been refined into a tribulation crossing pill by him, temporarily appeasing his hatred.

"Let's see how you, the forgotten Son of Destiny, plan to counterattack."

Shen Lian also wanted to see what methods Su Mengyao would use to deal with such a situation.

Su Mengyao remained silent until the voices cursing her quieted down a bit, then she finally spoke, "Then have you ever asked why his hand was severed by me?"

Lu Qingyi wiped her tears and said, "Senior Sister, no matter what, you shouldn't have been so ruthless. After all, Han Feng is your Junior Brother!"

Su Mengyao ignored Lu Qingyi's 'tea-like' behavior, her gaze fixed on Han Feng: "You tell them yourself, why did I sever your hand the day before yesterday?"

Han Feng opened his mouth to say something, but then remembered the sword moves Su Mengyao had used that day, and didn't know what to say.

He originally didn't want to come, after all, having his hand crippled by a Qi Gathering Realm First Layer while he was in the Foundation Establishment Realm was indeed very humiliating if it got out.

"Enough!"

Lin Yue immediately shouted in a deep voice.

"Su Mengyao, since you admit to injuring Junior Brother Han, then cut off your own hand to apologize to him, otherwise, come with me to the Law Enforcement Hall. You choose."

Su Mengyao's pupils contracted: "What did you say? Make me cripple my own hand to apologize to him?"

You don't even ask what happened, why do you presume it's my fault?"

Shen Lian, listening from afar, frowned.

"At a time like this, you're still trying to reason with them? You're truly foolish.

These trash are clearly looking for trouble with you. You should have killed them all with a single sword strike before they even opened their mouths.

If you really can't win, then run quickly. Trying to reason with the strong in the cultivation world is the most idiotic thing to do."

Instantly, Shen Lian lost the mood to help Su Mengyao.

But he still patiently decided to see how Su Mengyao planned to handle it.

"Senior Sister! It's come to this, just admit your mistake. After all, Junior Brother Han's hand was indeed crippled by you.

Even if his hand is reattached, it will still have a significant impact on his future sword cultivation. You are his Senior Sister, so just apologize properly."

After Lu Qingyi finished speaking to Su Mengyao with a sincere expression, she then spoke to Lin Yue.

"Junior Brother Lin, since Junior Brother Han's hand is already crippled, even if Senior Sister's hand is cut off, it won't help. The most urgent task is to find a suitable solution to this problem."

Hearing Lu Qingyi's words, Lin Yue no longer brought up Han Feng's severed hand, nodded to Lu Qingyi, and then stepped aside.

Seeing that she had the situation under control, Lu Qingyi smiled sweetly at Su Mengyao.

"Senior Sister, why don't I offer you a suggestion to ease the awkwardness between us, how about it?"

Su Mengyao curled her lips: "What trick are you trying to play now?"

Lu Qingyi: "Senior Sister, why don't you and Junior Brother Han become Dao Companions?"

Su Mengyao's face instantly turned frosty.

Han Feng was immediately shocked: "Senior Sister, what are you saying? I don't want to find this bitch to be my Dao Companion."

But after saying that, looking at Su Mengyao's face again, he vaguely realized that she was also a rare beauty.

"How could that be? I believe Senior Sister didn't mean to, and she must feel very guilty right now. I believe she will agree to you, right, Senior Sister?"

Lu Qingyi finished speaking and smiled softly at Su Mengyao.

The other Disciples also took the opportunity to start jeering.

"That's right, Su Mengyao, you should become Dao Companions with Senior Brother Han."

"You, a Utility Disciple, getting to be Dao Companions with an Inner Sect Disciple, that's a huge bargain."

"Yeah, what's there to think about? Just agree quickly."

Su Mengyao, however, scoffed, turned directly and walked towards the Medicinal Field, completely unwilling to bother with these people.

Lu Qingyi quickly called out to her: "Senior Sister, what are you thinking?"

Su Mengyao coldly replied: "If you've made enough of a scene, go back. Don't look for trouble anymore."

Lin Yue was furious when he saw her contemptuous attitude towards Senior Sister Lu.

"You bitch! How dare you speak to Senior Sister Lu like that? Since you refuse, then leave your hand behind!"

As his voice fell, he directly drew his sword and lunged at Su Mengyao.

"Stop!"

Lu Qingyi was so frightened by this scene that she covered her eyes.

But in her heart, she couldn't help but sneer. She naturally knew that someone as arrogant as Su Mengyao would never agree to become Dao Companions with Han Feng, so she deliberately said that to escalate the situation, allowing Lin Yue to cut off Su Mengyao's hand. This way, Su Mengyao would no longer threaten her position, and she would have fulfilled her role as a mediator, remaining the beautiful and gentle White Lotus among her fellow Disciples.