Chapter 97: Has the Rebellious Disciple Become the Victim?

Inside the Sovereign Hall.

Gu Qinghuan was currently filled with disbelief.

However, before she could recover from the immense shock and anger, a gold divine flame, even more terrifying than before, enveloped her.

Even the Power of Taiyin within her body was completely imprisoned by an absolute force, leaving her unable to move even one finger.

Her cultivation at the early stage of the Great Completion Realm had no strength to resist before this gold divine flame.

“Since you refuse to be honest, this Princess will give you a hand,” Ji Linglong’s voice rang in Gu Qinghuan’s ear, carrying a hint of contempt.

With a casual wave of her hand, she completely suppressed this “little fly” who was incredibly an eyesore to her.

After doing all this, Ji Linglong grabbed Lu Ning and pulled her toward her embrace.

Immediately, her gaze fell upon Lu Ning, who was now in her arms.

She gently pinched Lu Ning’s cheek, her voice filled with playfulness.

“Little liar, it seems your good disciple is quite deeply devoted to you.”

“This Princess has only just arrived at your bedchamber, and she couldn’t wait to draw her sword against me.”

“Tell me, how should this Princess punish her?”

Upon hearing those words, Lu Ning’s heart sank.

Given this crazy Eldest Princess’s vindictive nature, she would definitely not let Gu Qinghuan off so easily.

“Sister Linglong, Qinghuan was only confused for a moment. She didn’t mean to offend you.”

Lu Ning spoke up quickly, trying to plead for her rebellious disciple.

“She was only acting impulsively because she was too worried about me.”

“I hope Sister Linglong can be magnanimous and forgive her this once.”

Lu Ning lowered her posture to the absolute minimum.

The pleading and fawning in her voice were enough to make anyone who heard it feel sorrowful.

However, after hearing her words, the smile on Ji Linglong’s face grew even more brilliant.

“Fine.”

“Since Great Sect Master Lu has personally asked for mercy, this Princess naturally cannot refuse to give you this face.”

As Ji Linglong’s words fell, Lu Ning secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

“But…”

Ji Linglong’s tone shifted, and the arm wrapped around Lu Ning’s waist tightened a few degrees.

“This good disciple of yours committed a mistake and harbored murderous intent toward this Princess. That is a crime of great disrespect.”

“The death penalty can be avoided, but she cannot escape punishment.”

“Since it was you who pleaded for her, this punishment should naturally be borne by you, her Master, on her behalf.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Lu Ning was completely dumbfounded.

She stared blankly at the smiling Ji Linglong, her mind going empty.

Bear it on her disciple’s behalf?

Bear what?

What kind of new trick was this Eldest Princess trying to play?

On the other side, Gu Qinghuan, who was imprisoned in place, felt instant panic in her eyes that were previously filled with rage upon hearing Ji Linglong’s words.

“Ji Linglong!”

She struggled desperately, wanting to break through the confinement of the gold divine flame, but she was completely unable to do so.

“You lunatic! Let go of my Master!”

“If you have a problem, come at me!”

“I was the one who felt murderous intent toward you! I was the one who was disrespectful! None of this has anything to do with Master!”

“I beg of you, let her go…”

Gu Qinghuan’s voice eventually became filled with pleading and humility.

However, Ji Linglong ignored her entirely.

Watching Gu Qinghuan’s appearance of being willing to do anything for Lu Ning’s sake, the sense of playfulness and revenge in her heart became even more intense.

She wanted this woman to see with her own eyes how her most respected Master would be “doted on” in various ways before her.

At this moment, Lu Ning felt entirely numb looking at this bizarre scene.

She looked at the rebellious disciple who was bitterly pleading to protect her, then looked at the crazy Eldest Princess who was ready to watch the show.

An absurd thought surfaced in her mind.

‘This… this scene… why does it look more and more like a plot from those forbidden novels?’

One was the victim who endured humiliation because they couldn’t protect their loved one.

The other was the tragic female lead who had to sacrifice herself to a bully to save her partner.

And she was that tragic female lead?

Was that right?

That couldn’t be right!

Ji Linglong watched Gu Qinghuan’s humble appearance, the curve of her lips rising higher.

“Gu Qinghuan, back then in the Dahuang Dynasty, you and that woman Su Yuexi played a trick on this Princess, causing An Ning and me to be separated for so long.”

“This Princess has always remembered that debt.”

“To get revenge on you, this Princess has decided to let you have a good look at what your most respected Master is actually like in private.”

Ji Linglong paused, a flash of cunning light flickering in her golden phoenix eyes.

“Oh, right, I forgot to tell you.”

“Back when your Master was in my Phoenix Palace, those things that should have happened, and those that shouldn’t have…”

“Actually, we have already experienced all of them.”

“It’s just that this Princess didn’t let this good disciple of yours observe and learn properly back then.”

“Today happens to be a good time to make up for that regret.”

Hearing these words from Ji Linglong, Gu Qinghuan stood blankly in place, the light in her eyes swallowed by endless darkness.

Should have happened… shouldn’t have happened… they had already experienced all of them?

Master… she actually did those things back then…

On the other side, Lu Ning was also completely stunned by Ji Linglong’s earth-shattering revelation.

What did she mean by having experienced everything that should and shouldn’t have happened?

Although she had been humiliated in various ways at the Phoenix Palace, and even forced to warm her feet, that was just humiliation!

“Ji Linglong! You… you’re talking nonsense!”

Lu Ning’s voice trembled as she pointed at Ji Linglong and shouted sharply.

“When did I ever…”

However, before she could finish her sentence, Ji Linglong suddenly lowered her head.

Under the gaze of those eyes filled with shock, she stole her breath.

“Mmph…”

Lu Ning wanted to push Ji Linglong away, but her bit of strength was not even worth mentioning in front of Ji Linglong.

On the other side, when Gu Qinghuan, who was imprisoned in place, saw this scene that tore her heart and soul apart, her eyes turned completely hollow.

After an unknown amount of time, Ji Linglong finally released Lu Ning, looking satisfied.

She looked at the “little liar” with flushed cheeks and dazed eyes, then looked at Gu Qinghuan, who had completely lost her spirit like a wooden puppet.

The smile on her face grew even more brilliant.

She slowly picked Lu Ning up in a princess carry and, under the gaze of those hollow eyes, spoke once more.

“Gu Qinghuan, watch closely.”

Ji Linglong’s voice rang in her ear like a demon’s whisper.

“Next, this Princess will let you witness with your own eyes how your Master blooms into the most beautiful flower.”

“And you can only watch helplessly from the side like a pathetic worm.”

Lu Ning: “?????”

At this moment, Lu Ning cried out in her heart, ‘What exactly are they competing over?

Can someone please ask for my opinion as the person involved first?’