After the mind-reading cripple junior sister, the entire sect rose to prominence.

Chapter 76 It's none of our business
But it doesn't matter, everything that needed to be recorded has been recorded. From their attack on Chen Lan to their subsequent words, everything is clear and sufficient to explain the course of events.

Meng Ling immediately put away the recording stone and stuffed it into Hu Jiu's arms, along with Mo Jiuwei.

Then he opened his mouth, but didn't make a sound; he just mouthed the shape—

"Go and find the sect leader to seek justice and rescue your martial uncle."

Hu Jiu understood, nodded, and quietly left with Mo Jiuwei in his arms.

Xiao Fang glanced at Hu Jiu, who had left, and then at Meng Ling.

How did they break up? Who is he going to be with again?

He wanted to speak, but ultimately no sound came out.

Enough, this matter is too big for a mere disciple like him to interfere with. He should refrain from meddling.

I don't think Senior Brother Zheng will blame me afterwards.

Only after confirming that Hu Jiu had left with Mo Jiuwei did Meng Ling breathe a sigh of relief.

With the recording stone there, Hu Jiu can find the sect leader and others to make decisions.

With Mo Jiuwei there, even if there's an emergency over there, there should be a way to handle it.

Most importantly, our side is in some danger. If Yu Cheng refuses to release the person even when he is about to die, and the other side has more people than us, it is inevitable that our junior sister will get hurt if a fight breaks out.

It would be better to let them leave. Once they leave the secluded cave and come out into the world, they will be safe.

After figuring it out, Meng Ling took a deep breath and then shouted out loud—

"Let go of my senior sister!"

Her voice was so loud that it startled not only Yu Cheng and the others, but even Xiao Fang shuddered.

"Who goes there!" Yu Cheng exclaimed in shock.

The dark-faced male cultivator was even more startled, because he was the one who set up the array at the cave entrance.

Someone approached, but the formation didn't react.
It was actually breached?
"I am Meng Ling, a disciple of the Immortal Sect. Senior Brother Zheng Yan learned that our people were missing and specially sent Fellow Daoist Xiao Fang to accompany me to handle this matter." Meng Ling slightly raised her chin, her voice calm.

There was no resentment or hatred in her eyes—

A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. Trying to gain an advantage through words is pointless. If you start criticizing and hurling insults now, it will only make things worse.

The best course of action now is to lower the other party's guard, making them think she doesn't intend to pursue the matter, thus allowing her to release the person.

The reason Zheng Yan was brought up is because Zheng Yan's identity can be used to some extent. With him around, Yu Cheng will probably be hesitant to act rashly and won't dare to go too far.

He brought the person here to torture them secretly in order to cover his tracks, but now that Zheng Yan knows, he has to release them as soon as possible so that at least no evidence will be left behind.

Otherwise, if Zheng Yan brings his men to find us, wouldn't we be caught red-handed?

"Zheng Yan?" Yu Cheng looked over, both surprised and suspicious. "What's your relationship with him?"

“When I was still a direct disciple of the Yuntian Sect, Zheng Yan came to deliver a congratulatory gift, so we met,” Meng Ling said. “We are good friends.”

Well, we're actually just friends, not really close.

But whether it's his status as a direct disciple of Yuntian Sect or his friendship with Zheng Yan, these are all bargaining chips, reasons to force Yu Cheng to release him.

"A disciple of Yuntian Sect? Where did you go before? Why did you come to Xianlai Sect?" Yu Cheng was indeed surprised.

Yuntian Sect is one of the top ten sects, but Xianlai Sect is a dilapidated small sect. The difference between the two is like heaven and earth!

To be a direct disciple of the Yuntian Sect, one's cultivation level must be at least that of a single spiritual root, or an extremely outstanding one among those with dual spiritual roots. No matter how you look at it, one shouldn't have ended up in the Xianlai Sect!

"To repay a debt of gratitude." Meng Ling smoothed her hair, her expression indifferent. "These are all trivial matters, not worth mentioning. I'd like to ask, what did you do to my senior sister?"

Yu Cheng's eyes flashed.

This is getting complicated. We thought it was just a small, neglected sect, but it turns out it involves both Zheng Yan and the Yuntian Sect.

If this is true, then...

"There's a misunderstanding. We saw them tied up here when we arrived. Actually, we came to rescue them." Yu Cheng smiled. "You've come at the right time. Since you're here, take them back."

Meng Ling remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she breathed a long sigh of relief.

Fortunately, just as he had expected, Yu Cheng didn't dare to go too far.

That's good. Let him go for now. Once we rescue Senior Sister Chen, he'll be in for a beating!
"How could this happen... Senior sister? Are you alright?"

Meng Ling quickly stepped forward to support her.

Chen Lan feigned weakness, then rolled her eyes and fainted.

"Senior Sister Chen, Senior Sister! What happened to her?" Meng Ling asked anxiously. "Is she injured or poisoned? Is her life in danger?"

"She should be fine, probably just tired. Take her back and rest." Yu Cheng said, glaring at the three male cultivators. "Hurry up and help her!"

"Yes!" the three quickly replied.

"No need, I can do it myself." Meng Ling wouldn't let them touch Chen Lan, so she refused outright.

Fortunately, Xiao Fang had some sense and stepped forward to help Chen Lan up.

Meng Ling was about to leave when Yu Cheng suddenly stepped in front of her, blocking her way—

"Wait!"

Meng Ling's heart sank. She pretended to look up at him, her face full of confusion, "What's wrong with you?"

"Your senior sister's matter has nothing to do with me." Yu Cheng smiled, looking completely harmless. "They can all testify to this."

He then pointed to the other three men and two women.

They all nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, it's none of our business."

"We're just here to rescue people."

"You should thank us; her actions have nothing to do with us."

They were busy.

Yu Cheng looked at Meng Ling, showing no intention of moving aside, seemingly waiting for her answer.

“Of course,” Meng Ling said with a smile. “I thank all my senior brothers and sisters. I am a polite person and would never repay kindness with enmity.”

Yu Cheng was satisfied and readily stepped aside to let her pass.

Meng Ling smiled and nodded at him before she and Xiao Fang led Chen Lan away from the cave.

When she successfully emerged from the cave and saw the daylight outside, Meng Ling finally breathed a sigh of relief and called out, "Senior Sister?"

Chen Lan opened her eyes. "Where's Jiuwei?"

"I've gone to find the sect leader, taking the recording stone with me," Meng Ling said. "We need to rescue my martial uncle first."

"How is my uncle?" Chen Lan asked anxiously, filled with self-reproach. "It's all my fault. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't have fallen into the hands of the Punishment Hall."

"I don't know yet. Don't blame yourself. Hu Jiu will rescue him." Meng Ling helped her walk outside. "How are your injuries? Are they difficult to endure?"

"Thankfully, no one's life is in danger." Chen Lan shook her head, then asked, "How did you all suddenly appear here?"

“We heard that you were in trouble, so we rushed over to save you. Everyone except the sect leader came, but they are waiting outside the mountain gate and couldn’t come in.” With Xiao Fang, an outsider, present, Meng Ling emphasized the word “she”.

(End of this chapter)