Chapter 67: Why does it feel more and more awkward!
Finally, after expelling Xu Jiangxin from the sect, Li Ningan directly crippled her sword-wielding hand.
From then on, Xu Jiangxin had no further connection with the Tianshan Sect.
As for the grudge between Xu Jiangxin and Shen Xue, she had already dueled with Shen Xue before her hand was crippled.
The duel was for life or death.
After Shen Xue unleashed her full strength and fought her, it ended with Shen Xue holding a sword against Xu Jiangxin’s throat.
Although it would have been fine if Shen Xue had killed Xu Jiangxin during the duel, she did not want to kill her completely, out of consideration for their sisterly affection over the years.
She just watched Xu Jiangxin’s lonely retreating figure after her martial arts were crippled, remaining silent for a long time.
“Little Xue, there’s no need to watch anymore, let’s go back!”
“Master, did I do something wrong?”
When Li Ningan summoned Shen Xue back, Shen Xue’s eyes revealed a rare look of confusion. She didn’t know if everything that was happening now was because of her.
If it weren’t for her, Xu Jiangxin wouldn’t have left the Tianshan Sect.
Perhaps, she shouldn’t have stayed at the Tianshan Sect in the first place.
“No, you did nothing wrong! Xu An tried to do something improper to you, so killing him was within reason. As for Xu Jiangxin, because she was overly protective of her younger brother, she became unable to distinguish right from wrong… No matter what excuse she uses, Xu An deserved to die.”
Seeing Shen Xue’s low spirits, Li Ningan knew what she was troubled about.
Shen Xue was indeed not wrong in the matter of Xu Jiangxin and her brother.
Since Xu An dared to do such a shameful thing, he naturally had to bear the consequences. As for Xu Jiangxin, she was too biased towards her younger brother and chose to ignore everything he did… Even if she were the sect leader, she would have made the same decision as Shen Xue.
Even more ruthlessly.
Therefore, Shen Xue did not need to blame herself so much.
It was all their own fault.
“Master, when I went down the mountain to invite Divine Doctor Gu, besides the thousand-year ice silkworm as compensation, I also have to stay in Lian Town for three months… Since that’s the case, I no longer wish to stay in the Tianshan Sect. Please grant me permission.”
“Alas! Little Xue, why must you do this!”
“Master, I shouldn’t have stayed in the Tianshan Sect. You took pity on me back then and allowed me to stay! However, much has happened in the meantime, and it all started because of me. I don’t want to stay here anymore and cause more trouble for you, Master.”
When it came to leaving, Shen Xue was extremely reluctant.
At this moment, her eyes were red as she looked at Li Ningan, trying hard to hold back her tears.
This made Li Ningan’s expression freeze. Just as she was about to try and persuade Shen Xue, she saw the determination in Shen Xue’s eyes and finally let out a helpless sigh.
It seemed that Shen Xue was determined to leave.
“Little Xue, if you want to leave, I won’t stop you. But remember! As long as you are alive, you are a disciple of the Tianshan Sect. If you are bullied outside, you can return to the Tianshan Sect, and I will help you get revenge!”
“Master, I…”
Finally, upon hearing that Li Ningan did not stop her but instead left her a way back, Shen Xue could no longer hold back.
She burst into tears and hugged Li Ningan, thinking that she would never see her beloved Master again.
Li Ningan also had red eyes and reached out to stroke Shen Xue’s hair, hoping that her eldest disciple would have a smooth and peaceful life for a hundred years.
…
“Divine Doctor Gu, here are the two thousand-year ice silkworms as previously agreed. Please take care of them.”
“Sect Leader Li is too kind.”
After staying at the Tianshan Sect for two days, and once the sect had fully returned to normal, Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao prepared to take their leave and return home today.
When Gu Yu went to find Li Ningan, before he could even express his intention to leave, Li Ningan spoke first, directly handing him a bamboo tube containing two lively thousand-year ice silkworms.
After exchanging pleasantries, Gu Yu’s movements were not slow. After carefully examining them, he accepted them with satisfaction, thinking about how generous the reward was this time!
It was worth the trip!
“Sect Leader Li, actually, I came here to resign! After all, I have been staying at the Tianshan Sect for such a long time. Fearing that my family members might be worried, I will be leaving the Tianshan Sect with my wife today.”
“Yes, I will send someone to prepare the carriage for you… However, please treat Shen Xue well. She is my most outstanding disciple. Although she cannot be my official wife, but…”
“Wait, Sect Leader Li, have you misunderstood something? I, Gu Yu, intend to have only one wife for my entire life and will not take any concubines!”
However, as he listened further, Gu Yu suddenly felt that something was wrong!
Why did what Li Ningan say sound so awkward!
He thought that Shen Xue must have mentioned her plan to reside in Lian Town, but Li Ningan seemed to have misunderstood something… Did she think he wanted to take Shen Xue into his household, hence saying such things now?
Upon hearing Gu Yu’s words, Li Ningan was also stunned, not knowing what was happening now.
Didn’t Gu Yu want to keep Shen Xue in Lian Town because he was captivated by her unparalleled beauty?
But now, Gu Yu clearly stated that besides Gu Mengyao, he would not accept any other woman.
For a moment, Gu Yu and Li Ningan looked at each other without rushing to speak.
The hall was so quiet that the sound of a dropped needle could be clearly heard.
Finally, Gu Yu spoke first.
“Sect Leader Li, the reason I asked Shen Xue to stay in Lian Town for three months is because one of my subordinates fell in love with Shen Xue at first sight. So, with the intention of playing matchmaker, I wanted to give them some time to get to know each other. If it’s suitable, they can continue to develop their relationship… If not, Shen Xue can return to the Tianshan Sect.”
To prevent further misunderstandings, Gu Yu explained the whole story in one go, so as not to be mistaken for a scoundrel infatuated with beauty.
If his little wife heard this, she would get angry and jealous later, which would not be good!
He, Gu Yu, was pure and innocent and definitely not someone who flirted around!
Even if Shen Xue was more beautiful than Empress Bai Qian, or even a fairy descended from the heavens, Gu Yu would not pay her any mind.
Only his wife was the most beautiful!
Upon hearing Gu Yu’s words, Li Ningan finally understood everything… So, Gu Yu was a matchmaker and didn’t intend to keep Shen Xue by his side.
In that case, why did Shen Xue still want to leave the Tianshan Sect!
She could have returned to the Tianshan Sect and continued her previous life after three months.
There was no need to go elsewhere and force herself to adapt!
As Li Ningan thought this, she suddenly remembered what Shen Xue had said that day.
She had mentioned bringing a lot of trouble and that she couldn’t continue like this anymore.
Thinking of this, Li Ningan couldn’t help but sigh helplessly, understanding why her eldest disciple had decided to leave.
It was simply to avoid causing her any more trouble.
