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Meanwhile, in the brothel, after Gao Jianfei removed the silver needles from Li Yun, she felt an overwhelming fatigue and fell asleep. Before going to sleep, she asked Gao Jianfei to charge her phone, as it was out of battery.
It was a little after 4 p.m. when Li Yun finally woke up. She picked up her phone and hurriedly dialed a number... "Junior Sister Sun? This is Li Yun. Please answer the phone, Master."
A few seconds later, Abbess Miaojue's voice rang out... "Disciple Li Yun, what exactly happened? Where are you?"
"Master, I am currently still in D City. A sudden change occurred last night, which prevented me from returning to Mount Emei in time. Please punish me after I return to the mountain."
"Leaving aside punishment and such, you will bring Xiaoxia and Gao Jianfei back to Mount Emei this time, right?" Master Miaojue asked anxiously.
“Um… Sect Leader, Xiaoxia will return to the mountain with me, but as for Gao Jianfei… he won’t be returning to Mount Emei with me for the time being. Please forgive me, Master.” Li Yun hesitated for a few seconds, but still mustered her courage and said, “Gao Jianfei is a gentleman, not a villain. I hope Sect Leader won’t make things too difficult for me!”
"Outrageous!" came the extremely displeased roar from the other end of the phone. "Li Yun, I ordered you to bring Gao Jianfei back to the mountain, and you actually..."
Suddenly, Li Yun heard a high-pitched and cold male voice on the phone... "Haha! I really didn't expect that your Emei Sect would be so protective of that 'Gao Jianfei'!"
Mount Emei, Golden Summit Temple, and the Great Buddha Hall.
After overhearing the conversation between Abbess Miaojue and Li Yun, Feng Haoyu had already guessed the gist of the matter. He could no longer contain himself and stood up abruptly. "Haha, could it be that you Emei Sect people have something to hide and are afraid that after bringing Gao Jianfei back to the mountain, you will confront us face to face?"
Chen Yishi remained silent, but his eyes revealed extreme dissatisfaction.
"Master Miaojue, please put this on speakerphone. I have a few questions for your sect's Li Yun!" Feng Haoyu said forcefully.
"This...this..." Abbess Miaojue was starting to lose her composure. She was also afraid that Guan Xuanzi might say that Gao Jianfei had abducted Nie Xiaoxia and Zheng Cuiyun and done something that would disgrace the Emei Sect and betray the Kunlun Sect!
Master Miaojue was uncertain!
"Hmph! Abbess Miaojue, I want to speak with Li Yun personally! Please don't try to hide anything! There are some things I need to clarify. After all, your sect's actions are truly illogical!" Feng Haoyu pressed aggressively. "As Xiaoxia's fiancé, I believe I have the right to speak and ask questions!"
This fellow achieved early success and was hailed as a genius. His personality was aloof and indifferent, as if he disdained everything!
"Master Miaojue, please allow my nephew Haoyu to speak with Li Yun." Kunlun expert Chen Yishi gave a wry smile. The fact that the Emei Sect dared not bring Gao Jianfei back to Mount Emei—what did this signify?
There's something fishy going on!
Under multiple pressures, and feeling somewhat guilty, Master Miaojue had no choice but to turn on the speakerphone and say into the phone, "Li Yun, the Kunlun Sect wants to ask you a few questions. Please answer them truthfully."
"Hmm! Li Yun of the Emei Sect, I am Feng Haoyu, Xiaoxia's fiancé. I heard that Xiaoxia was abducted by Gao Jianfei and only returned to her residence several hours later. Is this true or false? Please answer me!" Feng Haoyu questioned loudly.
The sound, transmitted via hands-free, also reached Li Yun's ears on the other end of the phone.
Li Yun was shocked! She hadn't dared to tell Abbess Miaojue about this, so how did the Kunlun Sect find out today?
Chapter 290 They Had a Fall Out
Chapter 290 They Had a Fall Out
Holding the phone, Li Yun's mind was in complete turmoil! Feng Haoyu from the Kunlun Sect was actually questioning Li Yun directly!
"Li Yun of the Emei Sect, please tell me, was my fiancée Nie Xiaoxia kidnapped by Gao Jianfei? I want to hear the truth. This concerns the relationship between the Emei and Kunlun sects!"
An aggressive tone!
In fact, it's no wonder Feng Haoyu was furious. As a brilliant young talent among the Kunlun Sect, Feng Haoyu's willingness to marry an orphan like Nie Xiaoxia was already somewhat of a condescension. Furthermore, disciples of internal martial arts sects place excessive emphasis on a woman's chastity. Even if Nie Xiaoxia were still a virgin, and even if other men had seen or touched her private parts, she would still be considered "unchaste."
"This..." Li Yun was at a loss for words and didn't know how to answer.
On the other end of the phone, Master Miaojue sighed, "Disciple Li Yun, now that things have come to this, there's nothing left to hide. Tell the truth!"
“Yes…” Li Yun had no choice. She never lied to Master Miaojue. Besides, the truth would eventually come out if the other party investigated. Rather than hiding it, she might as well be frank and tell the truth, since Xiaoxia was a virgin! “That’s right. At that time, Xiaoxia, Cuiyun, and Gao Jianfei were framed by some wicked people, so they stayed outside for several hours before returning home. However, I have already checked, and Xiaoxia’s virginity mark is intact. This is enough to prove that she is still a pure and innocent girl!”
Li Yun dared not easily reveal that Nie Xiaoxia, Gao Jianfei, and Zheng Cuiyun had been poisoned by the Qingcheng Sect's "Golden Wind and Jade Dew Meeting." On one hand, no one believed that under the influence of such a potent aphrodisiac, those poisoned could abstain from sexual relations. On the other hand, to openly accuse the Qingcheng Sect of framing them without any evidence would undoubtedly worsen the relationship between the Emei and Qingcheng Sects!
Mount Emei. Golden Summit Temple.
Upon hearing Li Yun's reply, Feng Haoyu and Chen Yishi of the Kunlun Sect looked increasingly grim. Master Miaojue shook her head in disappointment, a surge of hatred for Gao Jianfei rising within her. Meanwhile, Guan Xuanzi, the leader of the Qingcheng Sect, smugly smugly nodded and shook his head.
“Then…” Feng Haoyu thought for a few seconds and said directly, “Now, Li Yun, Gao Jianfei should be next to you, right? Let him answer the phone. I want to talk to this person face to face.”
"Alright, alright, Li Yun, let Gao Jianfei answer the phone." Master Miaojue was at her wits' end; her mind was a complete mess. It was clear that her Emei Sect was in the wrong.
Li Yun was also at a loss. She still held onto a sliver of hope, believing that if everyone laid things out openly, the misunderstanding would be cleared up. Therefore, she went to the next room and called Gao Jianfei over.
Gao Jianfei was holding the phone in his hands.
Normally, Gao Jianfei wouldn't bother answering the phone for something like this. He and Feng Haoyu of the Kunlun Sect were completely unrelated people. Given Gao Jianfei's stubborn nature, explaining himself to Feng Haoyu was something he would never accept. However, seeing Li Yun's hopeful gaze, Gao Jianfei's heart softened, and he said into the phone… "Hello, this is Gao Jianfei."
"Hmph!" A chilling snort came from the other end of the phone. Although they weren't face-to-face, Gao Jianfei could sense a great deal of emotion in that cold snort…
Contempt, disdain, resentment, hatred. And so on.
Gao Jianfei was slightly annoyed. The smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a sullen expression.
Li Yun, standing beside him anxiously, mouthed to Gao Jianfei, "Little brother, don't get angry, talk to him nicely."
"What exactly happened between you and my fiancée, Nie Xiaoxia!" Finally, Feng Haoyu also questioned.
"To be honest, nothing happened!" Gao Jianfei said seriously. "Miss Nie and I haven't known each other for long; we're just ordinary friends. As for what you want to know—that time when Miss Nie, Miss Zheng, and I were trapped on the mountain and spent those few hours alone together—I can tell you definitively… As everyone knows, I have some conflicts with the Qingcheng Sect. The Taoists of the Qingcheng Sect are despicable and used aphrodisiacs to frame Miss Zheng, Miss Nie, and me. Then, the three of us, on the mountaintop, stubbornly resisted the effects of the drugs. Fortunately, our willpower overcame the effects of the drugs, and we didn't do anything improper! That's all! Feng Haoyu, right? I can tell you that Miss Nie is a simple and good girl, and she is indeed a virgin now. This can be directly seen from her chastity mark!"
Gao Jianfei had none of Li Yun's concerns; he directly dragged the Qingcheng Sect into the mess!
Golden Summit Temple.
All eyes turned to Guan Xuanzi, the leader of the Qingcheng Sect.
"Disgusting! Shameless! How dare you use 'medicine' on my disciple?" Master Miaojue was furious, gathering her inner strength, seemingly ready to rush forward at any moment to watch Guan Xuanzi fight!
Feng Haoyu and Chen Yishi looked at Guan Xuanzi with hostility.
"Hahaha! Hahaha! How absurd! How ignorant!" Guan Xuanzi laughed loudly instead. "As everyone knows, the Qingcheng Sect is a major Taoist sect, skilled in alchemy. We do indeed know how to refine aphrodisiac pills. However, think about it: if it were truly an aphrodisiac pill refined by our Qingcheng Sect, how could the person taking it possibly resist its effects through willpower? This is utter nonsense! That our Qingcheng Sect's high-grade pills can be ignored by willpower? Such a naive lie! Let me put it this way: anyone who takes our Qingcheng Sect's aphrodisiac, regardless of their chastity, unless they are a eunuch, will absolutely have relations with the woman beside them!"
That makes sense. How could an ordinary person possibly resist the effects of a high-grade elixir produced by the Qingcheng Sect through sheer willpower?
Feng Haoyu and Chen Yishi exchanged a glance.
Feng Haoyu sneered, "Gao Jianfei, I don't want to say anything more to you right now. Now, I invite Nie Xiaoxia to confront me face to face!"
Clearly, Feng Haoyu also did not trust Gao Jianfei.
Gao Jianfei said helplessly into the phone, "Qingcheng Sect, you're a disgrace to our province's prestigious internal martial arts sect. You're just a cowardly sect that dares to do things but not admit them. I have nothing to say now, and I don't want to argue. If you want to ask Miss Nie, then go ahead and ask! Anyway, nothing happened between Miss Nie and me. I have a clear conscience!"
Soon, Nie Xiaoxia was called over by Li Yun.
Nie Xiaoxia held the phone, biting her lower lip tightly, her eyes revealing an extremely complex expression.
“Nie Xiaoxia, I may be your future husband, but whether you can marry into my Kunlun Sect is still up for debate. Now, answer me honestly, what did you and Gao Jianfei do together that time you spent alone together late at night?” Feng Haoyu’s tone toward Nie Xiaoxia was cold and condescending, as if he were interrogating a criminal.
Even Gao Jianfei and Li Yun, who were standing nearby, shook their heads repeatedly when they heard Feng Haoyu's tone.
This wind and rain are far too powerful! They're far too overbearing!
Zheng Cuiyun and Nie Xiaoxia were like sisters. Hearing that Nie Xiaoxia was being questioned, she rushed in as well. When she heard someone yelling at her sister, she immediately bared her teeth and her eyes flashed with a fierce light.
"Could he be my future husband? Whether I can even marry into the Kunlun Sect is still up for debate. Do I really have to fawn over a complete stranger like you, 'young master'?" Nie Xiaoxia laughed angrily. "You really think too lowly of me! When the sect arranged this marriage, I was young and knew nothing about it. Now that I'm older and understand the ways of the world, I personally disagree with this marriage! And I never intended to deliberately flatter you!"
Nie Xiaoxia seemed to have gone all out, and her words left no room for negotiation.
Li Yun wanted to stop Nie Xiaoxia, but the words were already out. Gao Jianfei whispered from the side, "Sister, everyone has the right to choose their own life, and everyone has the right to say no. Since things have come to this point, let Miss Nie say what's on her mind!"
Hearing Gao Jianfei's words, Li Yun seemed to recall some fragments of her past. Her eyes became sad, and she murmured, "Speak, speak, Xiaoxia, say what you want to say today! Your teacher can't control you anymore."
"Hahahaha! What an ungrateful woman!" Feng Haoyu roared on the other end of the phone. "It seems you look down on our Kunlun Sect? Hmph! You're an orphan, raised by the Emei Sect since childhood. You have no family background, no support. What right do you have to yell at me, Feng Haoyu? I know, you must have done something unfaithful, that's why you're making all sorts of excuses, even taking the initiative to annul the engagement! That way, your reputation is preserved, right? What a cunning woman!" After a pause, Feng Haoyu said coldly, "Since you've already come to this point, I, Feng Haoyu, won't force you anymore. I just hope you'll honestly tell me what happened between you and Gao Jianfei that day! I think I have the right to know the truth, I don't want to be a fool!"
"You want to know the truth?" Nie Xiaoxia no longer had any reservations. "That night, the three of us were ambushed by the Qingcheng Sect scoundrels. In the carriage, we struggled desperately. Although we didn't do anything shameful, my body was indeed seen by Gao Jianfei, and he... touched me. When the drug's effects were strong, I even kissed Gao Jianfei. There was nothing I could do; we were ambushed. I am not an unchaste woman, and Gao Jianfei is not a lecherous rogue. He didn't intentionally insult or belittle me. The fact that he was able to restrain himself is already extraordinary! I am not at fault, Gao Jianfei is not at fault, the fault lies with the Qingcheng Sect! Feng Haoyu, I have told you what you wanted to know. From now on, we will have nothing to do with each other! Sect Leader, if you want to punish me for this, Xiaoxia will bear the full responsibility!"
After hearing Nie Xiaoxia's resolute words, Gao Jianfei began to blame her, thinking she shouldn't have told the truth. However, upon further reflection... this matter was indeed a setup by the Qingcheng Sect, and he himself bore no responsibility. Since Nie Xiaoxia dared to be honest, why couldn't he, as a man, take responsibility?
"Hahahaha! Hahahaha! Just as I thought, just as I thought!" Feng Haoyu was burning with rage. "Master Miaojue, what a fine disciple you've taught! Hahaha! As my fiancée, you've actually broken your vows! Good, good, you've given me a huge green hat!"
His voice was cold, and a smile that hinted at murderous intent appeared at the corner of his mouth!
Master Miaojue was also in a state of extreme confusion. "This... Fellow Daoist Chen, Nephew Haoyu, things have come to this, and I deeply apologize. Under these circumstances, you certainly won't accept Xiaoxia. So... let's call it off! Let's call off this marriage!"
"Break off the engagement?" Feng Haoyu laughed coldly. "The women of your Emei Sect have failed in their duties and wronged me. Now, you're taking the initiative to break off the engagement. If word gets out, won't our friends in the internal martial arts circle laugh at my Kunlun Sect? Laugh at me, Feng Haoyu? Hmph! Nie Xiaoxia, Gao Jianfei, you two adulterers! You just wait, I'll come and see for myself how much you love each other, how well-matched you are!"
After saying that, Feng Haoyu left the main hall without looking back.
Chen Yishi shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Absurd, absurd." After saying that, he followed Feng Haoyu out of the Great Buddha Hall.
Guan Xuanzi's eyes darted around slyly, and he hurriedly ran out as well.
Only the members of the Emei Sect remained in the entire main hall. They exchanged bitter smiles, feeling utterly humiliated.
"This is outrageous!" Master Miaojue roared into the phone, "Gao Jianfei, you have ruined the reputation of our Emei female disciples! Our Emei Sect will not let this go!"
After a pause, Abbess Miaojue called out, "Li Yun, quickly bring this beast Gao Jianfei back to Mount Emei!"
On the other end of the phone, Nie Xiaoxia hung up, handed the phone back to Li Yun, then grasped Zheng Cuiyun's hand and said to Li Yun, "Master, I will not return to Mount Emei! I have done something that has wronged our sect. If you want to punish me, then punish me! My cultivation came from Mount Emei. Please abolish my cultivation!"
These words were firm and unequivocal, leaving no room for negotiation. Li Yun stared intently at her disciple, whom she had raised from childhood. She knew that the disciple was gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, with a resilient character no less than that of a man. Therefore, Li Yun was also in a real predicament. "Alright, alright, I need to think about it."
Gao Jianfei, knowing the situation, said, "Sister, why don't you rest for a while? Your injuries haven't fully healed yet."
After saying that, Gao Jianfei pulled Zheng Cuiyun and Nie Xiaoxia out of Li Yun's room.
In the hallway outside, Zheng Cuiyun grabbed Gao Jianfei's arm, "What do we do now?"
"How would I know?" Gao Jianfei shrugged helplessly. "This has absolutely nothing to do with me!"
Nie Xiaoxia looked up at Gao Jianfei, her eyes filled with complex emotions. "Gao Jianfei, why don't you take me away from D City? I'm afraid Feng Haoyu from the Kunlun Sect will be coming after us very soon!"
Chapter 291 A Powerful Counterattack
Chapter 291 A Powerful Counterattack
"I'll take you away?" Gao Jianfei was taken aback for a moment. "Miss Nie, don't overthink it. Go back to Mount Emei with your master. I think your sect leader won't punish you too harshly, after all, things have been made very clear. The culprit is the Qingcheng Sect! Hmm, as for that 'Feng Haoyu' coming to find me, I'll just wait for him in D City." Gao Jianfei shrugged indifferently. "Anyway, I already have enemies everywhere, one more Feng Haoyu won't make a difference." Gao Jianfei muttered to himself... Things were indeed getting bigger and bigger, even the Emei Sect wanted to cause him trouble. He had no choice but to deal with it as it came!
Not long after, Mayor's wife, Mo Wenhui, also called to inquire about treating Old Master Zuo's illness that day. Gao Jianfei told Mo Wenhui that he was in a brothel and that she should handle it herself. This left Mo Wenhui completely stunned.
However, getting better is the priority.
Before dinner, Mo Wenhui brought the old man to our door. It was truly absurd. The mayor's wife, with a little makeup on and half her face covered by large sunglasses, hailed a taxi and at least brought the old man to our door for Gao Jianfei's treatment.
Acupuncture treatment takes one hour and it's done.
The old man's condition is improving day by day; it seems that in a few more days, his life will be completely extended. Gao Jianfei will also gain 5 experience points as a result.
Mo Wenhui was a shrewd and perceptive young woman; she would never ask questions she shouldn't. Therefore, she didn't utter a single word about why Gao Jianfei was in a brothel.
After seeing Mo Wenhui and the old man off, Gao Jianfei and the women of the Emei Sect had dinner at the brothel.
"Jianfei, my injuries have stabilized. Tonight, I'm preparing to return to Mount Emei. What about you?" Li Yun asked Gao Jianfei.
“Well, it’s not appropriate for you to stay in that brothel all the time. So, you can leave tonight. I won’t be traveling with you; I still have some business to take care of in D City,” Gao Jianfei said with a smile.
"Master, I don't want to go back to Mount Emei either!" Zheng Cuiyun and Nie Xiaoxia said in unison.