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Hearing the youth’s words, the Inner Gate disciple in a white robe snorted coldly and kicked the youth to the ground, saying, "You Servant Disciples receive only two Spirit Crystals a month, I hardly find that worth my attention. If you don’t have any Spirit Crystals, then scram quickly and don’t block the others’ assessments."
The youth, kicked to the ground, did not get angry but quickly stood up with a smile and said, "Senior Brother, please give me a chance, I will repay you by working like an ox or horse in the future."
"There are plenty who want to work for me like an ox or a horse, what are you?" The aura of Spiritual Energy condensed around the white-robed Inner Gate Disciple, the stature of the True Vein Realm enveloping him, as he punched the youth square in the abdomen.
The youth groaned, his body flying back heavily.
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"What’s going on?" At this moment, a cool voice was heard from behind.
The white-robed Inner Gate Disciple hurriedly turned around to see a group of people emerging from Taiyuan Heavenly Sect, each with an imposing aura, all adorned in white robes.
At the forefront was a woman, her white robe slightly different from the others.
The color of her robe was a purer white, embroidered with bunches of white clouds.
As the woman approached, the Inner Gate Disciple quickly explained, "Sister Jiang, there was someone obstructing the assessment, so I took it upon myself to discipline him a bit."
With the woman’s arrival, the Servant Disciples present at the scene suddenly became noisy.
"What’s the story with Sister Jiang?" a disciple asked curiously.
"Sister Jiang’s full name is Jiang Lili, and she’s a Core Disciple of the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect," responded some disciples who had thoroughly investigated the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect, "Let me tell you, Sister Jiang isn’t just a Core Disciple.
She’s also the cultivation companion of Fu Tianming, the son of the current Sect Master of the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect, her status is quite high."
"I’ve previously heard some rumors," another disciple whispered, "It’s said that Sister Jiang was forcibly brought back to the Sect Gate by Fu Tianming from outside."
Hearing the discussions of the Servant Disciples around him, the Inner Gate disciple frowned slightly and shouted, "Quiet."
As soon as the words fell, the youths who were previously whispering immediately looked straight ahead, and the noise was instantly silenced.
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Jiang Lili nodded her head, ready to leave, when her gaze inadvertently swept in the direction of the youth in the black robe.
In that moment, she froze, her body shaking slightly, looking at the black-robed youth with disbelief she called out, "Mochou, is that you?"
Just as the youth, Jiang Mochou, was getting up from the ground, he heard someone calling his name and hurriedly turned around.
Seeing the familiar face of the woman, Jiang Mochou excitedly shouted, "Sister."
"Mochou, is it really you," Jiang Lili was still surprised, "Where have you been all these years? I thought I would never see you again."
"After I escaped back then, I’ve been wandering alone, and only just returned here today," Jiang Mochou explained.
Looking at the worn-out clothes on Jiang Mochou, Jiang Lili said with a mix of heartache and firmness, "Mochou, don’t worry, with your sister here, you’ll never be mistreated again."
"Sister, I’m fine," Jiang Mochou said with a smile, but as if remembering something, his expression turned fierce and with loathing he asked, "Sister, that bastard didn’t do anything to you, did he?"
"What bastard, that’s your brother-in-law," upon hearing Jiang Mochou’s words, Jiang Lili quickly pulled him aside and whispered.
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"Sister, what are you talking about? Have you forgotten what happened back then? He forcefully took you away."
Jiang Mochou hadn’t finished speaking when she was interrupted. Jiang Lili spoke with a calm expression, "Mochou, let’s not bring up the past. I am now his Dao companion, and he is also your brother-in-law."
"Do you want me to acknowledge the man who killed our father as my brother-in-law?" Jiang Mochou’s expression turned cold instantly as she asked in an indifferent tone.
"I know it’s hard for you to accept all at once, but let’s leave the past in the past," Jiang Lili fell silent for a while before slowly saying, "If our father’s spirit is watching over us from heaven, he would surely wish for us to live well.
Think about it; he is the son of the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect Master. As long as he is around, you’ll have whatever you want within the Sect Gate."
"Sister, you’ve changed," Jiang Mochou observed Jiang Lili intently and, after a brief silence, she spoke.
"People change," replied Jiang Lili. "When he forcefully took me to the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect back then, I truly hated him and wished to tear him to pieces.
But later, I realized how foolish I was before—my vision was too narrow.
Inside Taiyuan Heavenly Sect, all the things I once fantasized about, even those I dared not even wish for, are all available.
I like this life, so why not enjoy it!"
"I have no right to judge the life you have chosen for yourself, but I will never forget—he is the man who killed our father," Jiang Mochou said through clenched teeth, pronouncing each word distinctly.
"Why are you still so naïve? You can’t defeat him; he is the Crown Prince of the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect. Look at yourself now; with what will you compete with others?" Jiang Lili shook her head helplessly, trying to persuade, "Listen to me, forget this so-called hatred, follow me to the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect.
With the power I hold now, I can ensure you a worry-free life within the Sect Gate.
Whatever cultivation resources you desire, I can try my best to provide. Isn’t that a good life?"
"No need, I can obtain what I want through my own efforts," Jiang Mochou replied indifferently: "I only understand one thing—there’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world."
"By your own effort?" Jiang Lili shook her head, amused, and asked, "Three years and what have your efforts brought you? You are still here to become a Servant Disciple in Taiyuan Heavenly Sect."
Jiang Mochou fell silent for a moment, turned her head, and said no more.
"Since you wish to rely on your own effort, I won’t stop you," Jiang Lili nodded and said to an Inner Sect Disciple standing by, "Give him a place as a Servant Disciple."
"Yes, yes, yes," the Inner Sect Disciple quickly nodded in agreement.
"Then enjoy the suffering of the most humble disciples at the bottom layer. When you’re willing to concede, you can always come to me," Jiang Lili said.
"That won’t be necessary," Jiang Mochou’s voice was slightly hoarse, with a solidity in her hoarseness that seemed impossibly firm.
Jiang Lili gave Jiang Mochou a deep look before turning to the Inner Sect Disciple and ordering, "Don’t show him any favoritism; treat him like a normal Servant Disciple, that’s all."
The Inner Sect Disciple quickly nodded.
Watching the receding figure of Jiang Lili, Jiang Mochou was filled with sorrow. Her tightly clenched fists relaxed and then tightened again, repeating this several times until finally, she sighed deeply.
They say one should never stray from their initial resolve, but some people, once gone, can never return.
The gloomy sky, after being silent for a long while, finally unleashed a torrential downpour following the sound of lightning.
