Chapter 731: A Good Dog Doesn't Block the Way
If she acted, the crisis at Cangyu Sect would be resolved. Then, even if her identity as Gu Qingcheng was revealed, Jin Xiaoqin could play the victim and distance herself from the situation.
Ye Wenxin could bear the blame and no longer worry about societal judgment. Yet, Jin Xiaoqin's refusal left her puzzled.
Could it be that Jin Xiaoqin feared Gu Qingcheng's aid to Cangyu Sect would spark rumors of an alliance with the Demon Sect? Rumors themselves weren't terrifying, but once embellished, they could become monstrous, spreading like wildfire and distorting the truth. Ye Wenxin realized she couldn't assist Jin Xiaoqin with Cangyu Sect's techniques, feeling a bit remorseful for only knowing the Burial Flower.
But with Feng Ya Xianzi's memory lost, who could stop this disaster from unfolding?
Ye Wenxin clenched her fist, ready to lift the seal on her cultivation to rescue Jin Xiaoqin when she noticed a figure rushing toward them. Initially pleased, her face fell when she recognized who it was.
"What's with that look?" It was Caihong Xianzi, and her disapproval was evident when she saw Ye Wenxin's disappointment.
"Nothing, just thrilled you're here to die with me," Ye Wenxin replied, having no fondness for Caihong Xianzi. Especially now, during Cangyu Sect's life-or-death moment, Caihong Xianzi's presence, instead of chasing after Ling Jue, was unexpected.
"Hmph, I'm not here to die! Just watch me perform," Caihong Xianzi said with disdain, pulling out a ribbon.
The ribbon was striking, illuminating the area and catching the ogre's attention. Surprisingly, the ogre, previously frenzied, calmed down significantly.
Ye Wenxin watched curiously as Caihong Xianzi proudly wielded her rainbow ribbon. As her name suggests, Caihong Xianzi adored colorful things, whether in her attire or weapons, which often featured a mix of hues. Her legendary weapon was said to bind all evils.
As an elder of the Divine King Sect and an artisan, Caihong Xianzi rarely had the chance to show off. Yet, Ye Wenxin doubted the dazzling ribbon, sensing no threat from it. Caihong Xianzi mistook Ye Wenxin's observation for admiration, her smugness growing as she tossed the ribbon.
The ribbon flew towards the ogre, binding him again. He didn't struggle, merely gazing at Caihong Xianzi with an unexpectedly gentle expression.
Caihong Xianzi acted as if she hadn't noticed, turning to Ye Wenxin, "Your furballs are colorful but useless. Look how effective my rainbow ribbon is."
In a moment, the ogre seemed to regain his senses. A crisis that threatened the entire Cangyu Sect was averted by Caihong Xianzi, an act of great kindness. The threat vanished so quickly it felt surreal.
The scene quieted, with the ogre still gazing at Caihong Xianzi as if she were someone significant to him.
Seeing this, several elders flew over, swords ready, their faces tense. Jin Xiaoqin approached Caihong Xianzi, thanking her earnestly before saying, "Thank you, Elder Caihong, for your help. Cangyu Sect will repay this debt... Everyone, prepare your sword techniques and aim for the ogre's head."
Jin Xiaoqin resumed her strategic planning. With the ogre's evolution halting, she identified a weakness and rallied everyone to strike.
