Chapter 302

Chapter 302: Deep Bonds Between Master and Disciple

When the words “Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique” were spoken, Bai Qiulan was visibly shaken.

Lu Ye, usually as unflinching as a mountain, now wore an expression of shock and disbelief.

The unfathomable and heart-wrenching gaze bore down on Bai Qiulan like a rain of arrows, piercing through her hypocritical facade.

Stunned as if struck by lightning, Bai Qiulan staggered back, terror on her face.

“No, it’s not the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique, not the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique!”

Bai Qiulan exclaimed urgently.

Lu Ye’s astonishment morphed into deep disappointment.

“You mean I was wrong in my investigation?” Lu Ye said, his voice laced with disappointment.

What level of cultivation and insight does Lu Ye possess?

If he recognized something, it was impossible it was a mistake.

“No!”

Bai Qiulan shook her head rapidly.

Lu Ye definitely couldn’t have made a mistake.

In this moment, Bai Qiulan felt shamefaced and couldn’t bear to face Lu Ye while her mind raced to come up with a good excuse to quickly quell the storm.

“Husband, it’s not what you think. It is indeed the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique, but it’s not something I wanted to use; it was Hongling who insisted I use it!”

Lu Ye: ???

Upon hearing this, Lu Ye was completely stunned.

Shen Xitang also shivered in shock.

“It’s Hongling! Hongling’s Dao of the Fearless is collapsing because when we were at the Chaos Dao Field, Yin Qingcheng infused the Primordial Morning Mist into Hongling’s Dao, and Hongling brought the Primordial Morning Mist back.”

“It hurts so much, not just physically but emotionally for Hongling. In her past life, she only understood that the Primordial Morning Mist would be painful, but she never expected it would hurt this much. The pain of flesh combined with the pain of the soul has driven Hongling nearly mad.”

“In such a state, forget about the Dao of the Fearless; she can’t even cultivate.”

“What can I do?”

“I’ve already lost you; how can I bear to lose Hongling too? I’ve tried everything to bring her back to her senses, but nothing has worked.”

“In the end, I had no choice but to use the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique. I thought, as long as Hongling woke up, I would immediately withdraw the technique.”

“But Hongling just couldn’t wake up; she remained in a daze. I had no choice but to complete the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique and guide her recovery through my consciousness. Husband, I had no choice, I truly had no choice.”

“To use the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique on my own disciple, on someone so close to me, don’t you think I’m suffering too? I’m hurting more than Hongling!”

The more Bai Qiulan spoke, the more agitated she became, eventually bursting into tears as though she had suffered a great injustice.

Lu Ye remained silent.

He sank into deep silence.

He thought Bai Qiulan should become a master of manipulation, weaving intricate arguments.

This fluid defense, in terms of emotion, words, and expression, cleaned her slate completely.

A master who would rather take the blame upon herself to restore her disciple’s well-being emerged vividly.

Lu Ye at this point just wanted to say “6!”

“Is it really like that?” Lu Ye’s expression softened slightly.

“If you don’t believe me, what can I do?” Bai Qiulan’s tears flowed incessantly, utterly heartbroken.

“Then let’s hear it from Hongling.” Shen Xitang suggested.

Bai Qiulan’s heart jolted.

At that moment, she wanted to desperately influence Yue Hongling with the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique.

“You mustn’t tell Lu Ye the truth; otherwise, he will undoubtedly be disappointed in both of us, and then it’s all over!”

“As long as you cooperate with me, Lu Ye will forgive us, and we can return to his side.”

“Hongling, if you reveal the truth, Lu Ye will definitely be angry, will never want me again, nor you!”

Lu Ye frowned, staring coldly at Bai Qiulan.

“While I’m around, you still dare to use the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique?”

Bai Qiulan continued to cry.

“Husband, what can I do? When I used the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique, Hongling was still in a crazed state; she had no idea I was trying to help her. She only felt I was causing her pain; what could I do?”

“Husband, I truly didn’t want to, but I really had no other option.”

Bai Qiulan wept bitterly, tears streaming down her face.

Lu Ye raised a hand, using his spiritual sense to alleviate Yue Hongling’s affliction from the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique.

If not for his completed cultivation in the Spirit Communication Realm, he might have had no way to handle the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique.

At that moment, Yue Hongling’s eyes cleared significantly.

Temporarily breaking free from the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique’s influence, she gazed at Bai Qiulan with a complex expression.

Bai Qiulan’s words kept echoing in her mind.

Should she really reveal the truth?

If she did, the two best friends, master and disciple, would end up in a disgusting situation like this.

Would her Senior Brother be disappointed in her?

The very fact that he hadn’t forgiven them was a trial for them.

If they passed this test, they could both improve and naturally return to Senior Brother’s side.

But how had this trial turned out?

Master and disciple turning against each other.

Hatred deeper than that of enemies.

What kind of trial was this?

“Junior Sister, tell me, is what the Master said true or false?” Lu Ye asked.

Yue Hongling’s body trembled slightly.

Her Senior Brother was about to forgive her!

Did she really want to deceive her Senior Brother?

If she didn’t deceive him, he would surely be disappointed in them.

If she did deceive him, would everything Bai Qiulan did simply be swept away?

As soon as her Senior Brother forgave her, the first question he would ask should be about deceiving him?

Yue Hongling’s heart raced in turmoil.

In the end, she gently sighed.

“Senior Brother, I was indeed tortured into madness by the Primordial Morning Mist. When the Master used the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique on me, I didn’t have a clear memory. But I can say that after the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique was cast, I did emerge from that madness.”

Hearing this, Bai Qiulan was overjoyed inside.

Hongling, you’ve truly matured; this is the right thing to say.

As long as we can return to Lu Ye’s side, all those conflicts between us would mean nothing.

Even if you were to retaliate later, she wouldn’t complain as long as she could return to her husband’s side!

Listening to Yue Hongling’s words, Lu Ye’s expression became inscrutable.

“So, you mean to say, the Master used the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique on you, truly for your own good?” Lu Ye confirmed with a question.

Yue Hongling’s expression shifted.

Finally, she gritted her teeth and slowly nodded.

“Yes!”

“Since my rebirth, the Master has treated me very well; otherwise, I wouldn’t have used the Feminine Extreme Yin Sutra to help her dissolve the Chaos Yin Poison. Senior Brother, we bear you no ill will. We know the mistakes of our past lives. We made mistakes ourselves; we won’t shift the blame to anyone. We were truly wrong.”

In that moment, Yue Hongling was extremely clear-headed.

She knew Lu Ye despised when others shifted blame to others.

Although Yue Hongling still felt that their poisoning of Lu Ye was largely due to Yin Qingcheng’s instigation, she couldn’t say that now.

Right now, she had to show an attitude of genuine remorse!

Hearing Yue Hongling’s words, Bai Qiulan completely set her mind at ease.

Good! Good! Good!

“Hongling, I’m sorry for putting you through so much suffering. From now on, I will compensate you properly.”

Bai Qiulan sincerely said.

Lu Ye nodded.

He sighed lightly.

Without saying a word, he began to mend Yue Hongling’s injuries and destroy the Nine Li Soul Stealing Technique.

Completing these tasks was quick work for Lu Ye.

Both Yue Hongling and Bai Qiulan felt that this time, it should be secure.

Finally, Lu Ye spoke.

“I forgive you both, but I never expected that the very first thing you would do is deceive me.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Qiulan and Yue Hongling’s faces turned pale.

What…what does that mean?