Chapter 36: Slacking Off, Day Thirty-Six
“If I’m guilty, what do you plan to do with me?” Wen Ying asked Xu Mofeng, her eyes fixed on him. “And if I’m innocent?”
Xu Mofeng, intensely irritated by Wen Ying’s seemingly nonchalant attitude, still answered with a furrowed brow: “If you confess guilt now, I might consider it repentance and give you a lenient punishment. But if you persist in your denial, you will face severe consequences!”
“And what kind of severe consequences are those?” Wen Ying inquired again.
At this moment, Wen Ying seemed like a client at a consultation, and Xu Mofeng, the attendant.
“You…” Xu Mofeng tightened his brows, striving to maintain his composure, but his fingers, which were slightly white from clutching his beard, betrayed his suppressed rage. “You not only maliciously framed four people, deliberately violating sect rules, but you also recklessly endangered the lives of numerous disciples. Framing others is unjust; endangering innocent lives is inhumane. You are unrighteous and inhumane, yet you show no remorse for your crimes. Such a villain is unworthy of the Xun Xian Sect!”
Oh, I see.
Wen Ying nodded thoughtfully.
No wonder, in her past reincarnations completing missions, she had always coincidentally killed Xu Mofeng outside the sect. It was because Xu Mofeng was unrighteous and inhumane, unworthy of the Xun Xian Sect.
Seeing Wen Ying’s thoughtful expression, Xu Mofeng’s face softened slightly: “Therefore, young friend Wen Ying, if you still refuse to confess your guilt, I cannot protect you. I will expel you from the sect!”
Xu Mofeng’s final words were spoken with righteous indignation and extraordinary momentum, radiating the imposing aura of a generation’s sect leader!
Wen Ying finally smiled again.
She had patiently listened to Xu Mofeng’s lengthy tirade to hear those final words.
“Young friend Wen Ying, I ask you one last time. Do you—confess your guilt?!” Xu Mofeng again sternly questioned Wen Ying.
“I do not confess guilt.” Wen Ying shook her head resolutely.
“You…!” Xu Mofeng was so angry he almost choked.
He never expected that after all his eloquent efforts, Wen Ying’s answer would be this!
Having said that, Wen Ying turned and walked out.
“Where are you going?!” Xu Mofeng was exasperated.
“Being expelled from the sect,” Wen Ying paused, turning back to Xu Mofeng. “You just finished saying it, can’t I go now?”
“Fine, fine…” Xu Mofeng patted his chest, forcing himself to calm down, then waved his sleeve. “Very well, go!”
…
This time, it was Xu Mofeng who “expelled” Wen Ying from the sect. Wen Ying needed to “check out” at the sect gate, so she couldn’t use instant movement.
Therefore, Wen Ying walked.
Along the way, she needed to confirm the exact location of the forbidden area for future sightseeing trips.
As Wen Ying reached the gate, her steps were light.
[Mission Failed]
At that moment, the mission prompt appeared again.
Wen Ying didn’t bother with it, not even bothering to dismiss it.
She was already anticipating the new characters, plots, and maps she could unlock next.
However, before she stepped out of the gate, she heard a disciple’s panting voice from behind.
“Wen, Senior Sister Wen!”
The voice was familiar.
Wen Ying turned to see Lan Xiaoming, the previous Six Gates chief inspector.
“Senior Sister Wen, the Sect Leader…the Sect Leader has withdrawn the order to expel you. The disciples submitted a joint petition requesting you stay!” Lan Xiaoming panted, but still spoke to Wen Ying with anxious excitement. “It’s… it’s great! Actually, I believe those things weren’t done by you!”
“Thank you for your effort.” Wen Ying understood Lan Xiaoming’s kindness, but…
Wow, what did Xu Mofeng consider him? A lackey, summoned at will?
Although, Wen Ying knew from Lan Xiaoming’s words that her guilt wasn’t cleared, but she was forcibly kept. However…
What to do, she really wants to leave.
Xu Mofeng’s order?
Worthless, get lost.
“Oh, tell the Sect Leader that I don’t accept it.” Wen Ying waved her hand.
“This…” Lan Xiaoming looked troubled.
“Then let me invite you, that should be acceptable!” Behind Lan Xiaoming, Xu Mofeng’s face was ashen, clearly forced into this situation.
“How does the Sect Leader plan to invite me?” Wen Ying glanced at Xu Mofeng.
While it seems she hadn’t successfully left the sect, it seems she unlocked a new plot.
The hand in Xu Mofeng’s wide sleeve clenched slightly, but he managed to squeeze out a “kind” smile: “Just now… my decision to expel you was indeed too hasty. A disciple reminded me that even if it was you, it might have been someone else using disguise techniques or pills. Therefore… I retract my previous statement. I apologize, young friend Wen Ying. My judgment was too reckless.”
Wen Ying just watched as Xu Mofeng, barely able to keep himself from gritting his teeth, finished his statement.
If Xu Mofeng truly believed what he said, he would probably be bowing again.
Since he didn’t, it means he doesn’t believe she’s not the culprit, and the reason he’s forced to keep her is something he’s unwillingly but unable to violate.
Wen Ying finally found staying interesting.
What could be the reason that forced Xu Mofeng to keep her?
Wen Ying wouldn’t believe it was as simple as “disciples submitting a joint petition.”
Although… disciples submitting a joint petition to keep a villainous female supporting character with terrible relationships was odd.
But in Xu Mofeng’s eyes, disciples were always like ants and weeds. It was probably similar to Feng Si Xuan’s attitude when she was being childish.
How could such a Sect Leader humble himself to keep her for a petition from his disciples?
Could it be… related to the Big Black, Little Black, and Little Sun Sun she knew before?
Author’s Note:
Second update, second update, although it’s a little short… but I’ll work harder tomorrow!
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