The Hierarch's sword-like gaze pierced Chu Menglin and said, "In the end, the crux of the problem still lies with you. You are the one who failed to live up to expectations and loved to play around. At most, I will pretend that I don't have a rebellious daughter like you. But Yun 'er and Chu Mengchen have always been my left and right hands. They were implicated because of you, so I will not let you off easily! Come, drag the Young Miss away for this seat and flog her 30 times! " Immediately, some disciples rushed in and set up the execution platform. Another two people came forward and pulled Chu Menglin, twisting her arms behind her back.
Chu Menglin struggled and cried, "Father, you can't do this! Your daughter did not make any contributions, but at least she worked hard … In the end, you are siding with Jiang Liechen! In order to get him off the hook, you want to beat me. Then the next time he commits a capital crime, are you going to kill me? I won't accept it! I won't accept it even if I die! "
Jiang Liechen saw that she was about to be dragged down and beaten. He sighed inwardly and said, "The Miss took a different path and planned quietly before moving. Although this move is absurd, she has obtained the Tear of Severing Soul as she wished. Can this atone for her crime?" The Hierarch obviously did not believe him and said, "She really obtained it with her own hands, and you didn't let her have it?" Jiang Liechen said, "Do you think your subordinate is so generous to give away the merit that was obtained for nothing?" Only then did the Hierarch cast a sidelong glance and said, "Carry out the punishment slowly. It won't be too late to punish after verifying the authenticity of the punishment. Menglin, where is that thing? "
Chu Menglin angrily shook off the two disciples and untied a small sachet from her neck. A light green ribbon was threaded through the hole. Just as she threaded her slender fingers and carefully unfastened the lock, the Hierarch had already snatched it away and roughly opened it. He casually threw the broken sachet on the ground and picked up a piece of dark green jade between his index and middle fingers. He turned it slightly and its luster filled the room. Jiang Liechen and An Yesun had been searching for the Tear of Severing Soul for a long time. This was the first time they saw the real thing and they could not take their eyes off it.
The Hierarch suddenly smiled coldly and opened his fingers. The jade slid through his fingers and into his palm. He then closed his fingers and when he opened them again, all that was left was green sand. The Tear of Severing Soul that everyone in Jianghu sought after had been turned into fine powder. Anye Yun was shocked, "Hierarch, you … you are …" The hierarch sneered, "Soul Severing Tear? The Hierarch's Tear of Soul.'t's's's's's. Menglin, this is indeed your characteristic — you're always a dabbler and never reliable! "
Jiang Liechen said, "Why is the Hierarch so certain that it is a fake? If you question Miss based on your habit, your response will be too hasty, I'm afraid it will be too late to regret. "The Hierarch angrily said," The Tear of Severing Soul belongs to my family, how can I not recognize it? Prince Heshuo Zhuang made a mistake on his deathbed, and the treasure has been in the hands of a concubine's son for over ten years. It's time for it to be returned to its rightful owner … "Speaking up to here, he suddenly seemed to have thought of something obscure, and kept silent. However, Jiang Liechen seemed to have understood something. He raised his eyelids slightly, and a trace of malice flashed through his eyes.
An Yesun's mind was completely focused on Chu Menglin, so he did not notice at all. He continued to plead repeatedly, "Miss was wrongly bullied by a scoundrel, it's pardonable. Thinking about it, no gold is pure, no man is perfect. People make mistakes, horses stumble. Who hasn't made a mistake in their life? It's all subordinate's fault for not paying attention and not reminding Miss in time. Hierarch, please punish me! "The Hierarch said," I have always been fair in my rewards and punishments, otherwise how can I convince the masses? If you make a mistake, you should be punished. It's useless to plead for leniency. What are you waiting for? Take him away and beat him! "
Chu Menglin shook his head and said incoherently, "No, he won't lie to me. I don't believe it, I don't believe it …" Their vows of eternal love were still ringing in his ears. Now that he knew that even the token of love was a fake, how could he dare to hope that their love was real? For so long, the only one he cherished, the only one he waited for was her. Only now did he finally understand Li Yijie's feelings. His entire soul felt as if it had been hollowed out. No matter how the stars moved, the sky collapsed, the earth sank, it did not matter. His body went limp and he fell down. He was dragged by several disciples on the ground. He leaned forward on the execution platform. When the board fell on his back, it was as if he did not feel it at all. Instead, he hoped that the pain would worsen, so that he could relieve the pain.
An Yesun was so anxious that he was out of his wits. He looked back and forth between Chu Menglin and the Hierarch. He begged incoherently, "Miss's body is delicate, she can't bear the cruel torture. The 'Tear of Severing Soul' turned into a fake, it's subordinate's fault. Subordinate … "For a moment, he could not think of a way to pin this completely unrelated sin on his own head.
The Hierarch angrily said, "When did you learn to be so wishy-washy? Even a dead person can jump out of his grave because of your annoyance. If you dare to be long-winded again, do you want to be dragged down together and receive double the punishment to wake up your head? "
Jiang Liechen frowned. He thought that An Yesun's' good 'was clearly on the verge of coming out of his mouth. He could no longer ignore him. He could only brace himself and say, "Hierarch, subordinate boldly asks for a favor from you. The two of them are my subordinates. The Fallen Hall Leader is a first-class meritorious minister of the Cult. I hope that you can give the net a way out. As for Menglin's arrogance and repeated transgressions, it is indeed subordinate's fault for not teaching him properly. I will bear the same punishment. If Young Master has made a mistake, she will be punished the same as the other disciples. Subordinate is willing to accept the punishment in her place. "
The Hierarch was angry and said, "Jingchen, you disappoint me too much! This Seat has always had high hopes for you. I always wanted to pass on the position of Hierarch to you so that you can inherit my mantle! Now you are willing to degrade yourself for the sake of my good-for-nothing daughter. You don't want to improve yourself? Isn't this Seat's painstaking effort to cultivate you for so many years a waste of effort? " He was so angry that he threw a heavy punch at Jiang Liechen's face. He used so much strength that the corner of Jiang Liechen's lips cracked and blood seeped out. A huge bruise immediately appeared on his cheek. He felt that he had hit too hard, so he softened his tone and said, "Not being able to ask for something is the greatest suffering in life. When you really get it, you will know that it is nothing. Whatever you want, as long as it doesn't affect the overall situation, this Seat can reward you. If you like Menglin, I will betroth her to you. What do you think? "
Jiang Liechen was shocked. Before he could answer, An Yesun shouted, "Hierarch, you can't, you can't do that!" The Hierarch smiled and said, "Yun 'er, don't be impatient. This Seat only has one daughter. If you perform more meritorious deeds, this Seat will find something else to reward you. I guarantee that it will be a hundred times more precious. "
Although Chu Menglin's mind was blank, she still heard bits and pieces of words. She remembered that she had exhausted all her efforts and put in all her effort, but to her father, it was nothing more than "the same thing". If it was in the past, she would have made a fuss about it. But when she found out that Dodo was just playing around, her heart was like dead ashes. She no longer cared about anything. In a daze, she heard An Yesun pleading in vain. She said anxiously, "Marriage is not a child's play. I implore Hierarch to reconsider and take back your order!"
The Hierarch was even more displeased and said, "It is precisely because of marriage that you should listen to your parents' orders. Don't say anymore! Handcuff the young miss and lock her in the secret prison to reflect. Without this Seat's permission, no one is allowed to visit her privately. No one is allowed to give her anything to eat. The rest of you are to quickly sew the wedding dress, prepare the dowry, and choose a date for the wedding! "
Chu Menglin used all the strength in her body to raise her head and slowly said, "I will not marry him. I hate him! Father, if you are still angry, feel free to beat me again. Thirty is not enough … sixty. After you are done, let me go. From today onwards, we will break off our relationship as father and daughter. I will also give up my status as a young miss that only exists in name. I will never take half a step into this place again. The glory of the Sacrifice Shadow Sect has nothing to do with me. "
These words were spoken coldly, each one filled with tears of blood. The Hierarch only waved his hand and ordered the disciples to drag her away, as if he was chasing away an annoying fly. Previously, Chu Menglin's skin had split open and her flesh had been lacerated. Blood had spurted out, but she had not made a single sound. Now that she was gradually being dragged away, her heart-wrenching cries of "I will not marry!" could still be heard.
Jiang Liechen waited for the echoes from the four corners to gradually disappear. Suddenly, he put on a cynical expression and said leisurely, "This subordinate appreciates the Hierarch's good intentions. But you know the depth of Miss Chu's strength. Compared to me, she is like a firefly compared to the sun and moon, incomparable. Since you call me your most capable subordinate, do you think she is worthy of me? " These words were extremely arrogant. An Yesun seized the opportunity and said, "Yes, young master and Hierarch Ji of the Five Immortals Cult are in love with each other and have already pledged their lives to each other. Hierarch, why don't you wish for this to be a wonderful thing? First, the lovers can be married. Second, our cult can also form a marriage alliance with the Five Immortals Cult and become allies with each other. This is killing two birds with one stone … "
Jiang Liechen did not know whether to laugh or cry. He thought, if you want to plead for Menglin, you don't have to use me. The Hierarch said with disdain, "What is that silly girl Ji Qiannian? Her martial arts are mediocre. She can only be considered to know how to observe the situation and use our cult's wings to protect her. What's so great about the Five Venoms Cult? Their heterodox sects are getting worse day by day. She has sent envoys several times to discuss joining the cult, but I have been refused every time. " The "Five Immortals" were the cult's self-proclaimed name. Those who were dissatisfied or disdainful would often call them the "Five Venoms". The Hierarch used this name to show that he had no intention of cooperating. Then he said, "An Yesun, of course I know you don't like Menglin. Letting you marry her is also a bit of a grievance …"
An Yesun was about to loudly praise the Hierarch's merits and take advantage of the situation to let this matter pass. Unexpectedly, the Hierarch changed the topic and said, "But now I like you. You are a rare talent. Marry my daughter and from now on you will be my son-in-law. We will be a family. In the future, when you work for me, you should also do your best. "
Jiang Liechen saw that the situation might be reversed. How could he let it go? He hurriedly said, "Even if we are not father and son-in-law, I have long regarded the Hierarch as my adoptive father …" The Hierarch waved his hand and shouted, "I have made up my mind and will not change it! I have decided to marry my daughter. You have to marry her whether you want to or not! How can you be picky about my daughter? Yun 'er, An Yesun's marriage is coming. You can choose the pillars of the cult for the time being. I have other matters to attend to. All of you can leave now. "
Jiang Liechen saw that it was not easy for the Hierarch to endure until now. If he continued to pester him, he would be inviting trouble. After saluting, he hurriedly pulled An Yesun out of the hall. He closed the door and walked with him to a secluded place. An Yesun's face was full of shame. After a while, he said, "In a moment of desperation, I made up a rumor about Young Master and Hierarch Ji. It was only a temporary measure. I did not mean any shame. Please forgive me, Young Master."
Jiang Liechen was not happy at first. Hearing An Yesun's sincere thanks, he felt a bit better. He said, "I can understand that you did not choose your words carefully. That woman thought too highly of herself and pestered me endlessly. But if you can marry her, not only will you solve my urgent problem, you will also form an alliance with the Five Immortals Cult. We will share weal and woe. If we get married in one day, won't that be a beautiful thing? "
An Yesun said, "Young Master, please don't make such a boring joke with me. You know that I … have a soft spot for Menglin." The last four words were said very softly. Jiang Liechen said apologetically, "I definitely did not want to steal someone's love. It's just that the Hierarch is that stubborn old man. It's hard to persuade him …"
An Yesun pretended to be carefree and laughed. He said, "What do you mean by 'the hatred of stealing one's wife'? Young Master, you are too serious! There are thousands of weak waters, but I only take one to drink. Menglin will always be the love of my heart. But I know that loving someone does not mean being with her forever. Being able to observe her from behind and see her safe and happy is enough. Young Master, please treat Miss well. She looks stubborn on the surface, but she needs care more than anyone else. Because she is a girl who has been lonely for too long, she needs someone to put themselves in her shoes and understand her, to be considerate of her … "
Jiang Liechen said, "I said I don't want her, so I will definitely not touch her. Marrying her is nothing more than a formality. I will use this as a basis to seek a high position. If you want to seek pleasure with her, not only will I pretend to be deaf and mute in front of the Hierarch, I will also do my best to help you secretly. What do you think? "
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