Abundant Martial Arts Virtue

"Indeed, resolving the crisis with just a few words is quite impressive, talent is evident." said the Great Elder of Discipline.

Bai Zongmang said, "The rest depends on her disposition. If she truly considers the sect's standpoint and contributes to it, I am willing to nurture her a bit."

"What does the Sect Leader think should be done about Fang Yuming?" asked the Great Elder of Discipline.

"Let's wait and see—"

"Fu Caier managed to exonerate herself, I'm curious to see how he will perform."

The Sect Leader said.

The elders all nodded together.

The soundproof barrier was removed.

"Fu Caier," the Sect Leader began, "Since you are wholeheartedly devoted to the Tao, I took it upon myself to decline the marriage proposal from Li Tao's family on your behalf. Is that acceptable?"

"Thank you, Sect Leader," Fu Caier saluted and continued, "As for Second Senior Brother betraying his master and disrespecting ancestors and assaulting Junior Master Zhang, I have more details to report."

"Speak." the Sect Leader said.

Fu Caier glanced at Wu Xiaode.

I have won.

Second Senior Brother, you no longer have a chance to recover.

This is your own choice.

Fu Caier closed her eyes.

Fang Yuming.

Hailing from a prestigious cultivation family, young and wealthy, with an outstanding appearance, long favored by the sect's leadership.

Slashing Nascent Soul with a Golden Core.

Can befriend sword cultivators of Song Qingsi's level, sitting together and tasting wine.

Hundreds and thousands of disciples are willing to kneel to plead for him.

What a pity. What a pity.

Raised so many fish, finally one could transform into a dragon, yet had to be killed.

Fu Caier felt her entire being gnawed by ten thousand ants.

Why not choose me?

As long as you are with me, you manage external affairs, I manage internal, the Fuyun Sect in the palm of our hands, harmonious as one, ascending to great heights.

Why are you unwilling!!!

Fu Caier opened her eyes, suppressing all grievances, showing a calm and indifferent expression.

It's all over—

Fang Yuming, go and die.

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, it has come to this, I can no longer withhold this."

Fu Caier said in a deep voice:

"Junior Master Zhang has been protecting me lately, though I don't know why. When Li Tao called me to the marketplace, Junior Master Zhang immediately came to ensure my safety."

"I guess—"

"There might be some underlying circumstances."

Everyone looked towards Junior Master Zhang.

Junior Master Zhang, having caused this scene to place Fang Yuming in Dead Land, immediately responded:

"I discovered early on that Fang Yuming harbored malicious intentions towards Fu Caier."

"After the marriage proposal from Li Tao's family, I knew this degenerate would surely be unable to hold back, and sooner or later would make a move against Fu Caier."

"That's why I have been protecting Fu Caier."

"As you all witnessed, Fang Yuming was instigating Li Tao and Fu Caier in the marketplace, and Fu Caier was bound to reject Li Tao."

Everyone thought about it.

Just now, Fu Caier indeed rejected Li Tao.

Going forward, if things were to develop as expected, in the marketplace, it would indeed be so.

Junior Master Zhang, seeing that no one was speaking, smugly said:

"After Li Tao left in anger, only Fu Caier remained in the marketplace."

"Fang Yuming would certainly make a move on her way back to the sect alone."

"Please, Sect Leader, discern the truth!"

"I was concerned for Fu Caier at the time, that's why he tricked me!"

Everyone was in an uproar.

The Sect Leader, Bai Zongmang, showing no emotions, asked:

"Is there evidence?"

"This kid is very sly, I haven't caught solid evidence yet, but he secretly watched Fu Caier bathe years ago, I caught him back then and warned him!" said Junior Master Zhao.

Secretly watched her bathe?

Everyone's gaze towards Wu Xiaode changed.

Even Senior Brother Yao He withdrew his gaze from Fu Caier, grabbed Wu Xiaode by the collar, and shouted:

"Did you really peek at her bathing?"

Why didn't you call me?

Damn it!

I haven't seen it either!

"Me, watch her bathe? No."

Wu Xiaode smirked, spreading his hands.

—Fang Yuming is a simpering admirer, not a lecher.

It's impossible for me.

Junior Master Zhang, seeing everyone's changed expressions, turned to Fu Caier and shouted:

"Things have come to this; what are you still covering for him!"

"Enough, Uncle!" Fu Caier seemed on the verge of collapse, "Don't blame Second Senior Brother, maybe he accidentally followed to Qingzhuo Spring!"

—Qingzhuo Spring is where female disciples bathe.

How could it be accidental!

"Fu Caier, how long are you going to keep regarding yourself as part of the sect!" Junior Master Zhang reproachfully asked.

"He…" Fu Caier, as if unable to bear it, wept bitterly: "Though he peeked, I scared him away. Uncle, let him go!"

A round of applause sounded.

Everyone looked over to see Fang Yuming happily clapping his hands.

That's great.

Wu Xiaode felt a burst of joy in his heart.

Fang Yuming, you're burdened with the title of a peeping tom, and from now on, no one will let you near Fu Caier.

Your path of fawning is doomed.

This is a good thing.

I don't need to protect Fang Yuming's reputation.

But I must protect his life.

"So— as the accused, may I ask, Fu Caier, Junior Master Zhang, do you have any evidence?"

Wu Xiaode asked.

Evidence!

Yes, as long as there is evidence, the matter will be completely resolved!

Junior Master Zhang naturally knew there must be this obstacle to pass, just as he was about to speak, suddenly a voice transmission sounded in his ear.

He paused involuntarily.

Brilliant.

Cai Er's wording is better than I thought.

Then say it as Cai Er suggested!

Junior Master Zhang's anger flared up, pointing at Wu Xiaode, he shouted:

"Does this still need any evidence?"

"Cai Er is a young girl, how could she use her innocence to falsely accuse someone!"

"Fang Yuming, you deserve to die!"

Wu Xiaode smiled and gestured, saying: "No, you want to convict me without evidence?"

"Your actions towards me are the evidence!" Junior Master Zhang said.

He cupped his hands towards the stage and said: "This villain is truly cunning, causing so much trouble, and set a trap in the marketplace waiting for Li Tao to fall for it, intending to harm the sect's female disciples, please Sect Leader be discerning!"

Bai Zongmang looked towards Wu Xiaode.

"Fang Yuming, do you have anything to say?"

Wu Xiaode appeared calm, seemingly in good spirits, he also cupped his hands towards the stage.

"Sect Leader, esteemed elders, convicting me without evidence..."

"This seems inappropriate."

The sect cannot handle me without evidence.

That is a big taboo.

If they did—

In the future, any female disciple could give others a conviction just with a few words, and the sect would become a laughing stock in the world.

The Sect Leader will not let such a thing happen.

Yes, no need to argue much.

Not even care about reputation.

Such a reputation can perfectly separate Fang Yuming and Fu Caier.

The martial world isn't just fighting.

Achieving one's aims is always more important than acting on impulse.

"You have no other defense?"

Bai Zongmang asked, somewhat disappointedly.

"No more." Wu Xiaode said.

On the stage, a Supreme Elder suddenly said: "I have some evidence here, which can prove Fang Yuming didn't design to lure Fu Caier to the marketplace."

People looked towards him.

The Supreme Elder pondered slightly, then said: "That time, I was also in the marketplace, so I know what Fang Yuming was doing."

He looked at Junior Master Zhang, his expression indifferent, and said: "In my opinion, this matter is all a misunderstanding, no need to pursue it further."

Junior Master Zhang instantly understood.

The higher-ups want to protect Fang Yuming.

But—

He defeated me with just one sword!

And now, both parties have already torn their masks off.

This is my last chance to kill him.

If I let him go, how will Cai Er see me?

Junior Master Zhang roared: "He is indeed from a great family, and indeed his cultivation is outstanding, but is that why the Sect Leader and elders want to favor him?"

"Where are the sect rules! Where is justice!"

The last sentence was directed at all the cultivators.

Suddenly, the disciples present showed complex expressions, even casting disdainful glances towards Fang Yuming.

— Disciples who had been kneeling to plead also stood up.

Amidst this strange silence, a spectral singing voice pierced the sky, echoing from the heavens beyond the mountain:

"Bright white colt, in that hollow valley. A bundle of fresh grass, like jade is that man. Do not have the sound of gold and jade, but have a distant heart."

This was a clear female voice, with an air of transcendence.

After this voice sounded, the disciples instinctively lowered their heads to look, only to find their weapons beside them restless, eager to break free and leave.

How powerful!

What kind of person could merely sing a line, relying on presence alone, make countless spiritual weapons unable to resist going to pay homage?

Sect Leader Bai Zongmang's face changed, he shouted:

"Divinity Transformation Peak realm!"

"—Quick, activate the Mountain Protection Array!"

Everyone was still unable to move, yet they heard the female voice again:

"No need."

"I am Song Qingsi, the new Sect Leader of Qingcheng Sword Sect, here to visit the mountain!"