I let you tame beasts, and you've already formed a contract with your stunningly beautiful mast

After hearing Ye Ting's murderous suggestion, Wang Zhenshan frowned slightly and did not immediately agree.

"Elder Ye, I'm afraid this is not a good idea."

"That kid, after all, was personally appointed by Yu Linglong as the manager of the medicine garden, so his status is no longer that of an ordinary outer disciple."

"To take direct action against him would be disrespectful to Lianxiang Peak and Elder Yu. It's not worth it for a minor squabble between juniors."

As a powerful elder of the Enforcement Hall, Wang Zhenshan was well-versed in the ways of survival within the sect.

He had no desire to wade into such muddy waters, which were clearly driven by personal grudges.

"Hahaha, Elder Wang, you're so confused!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ting let out a chilling laugh.

"If this matter is handled properly, it will not only pose no risk to either of us, but will actually be a tremendous achievement!"

Wang Zhenshan frowned slightly: "What do you mean by that?"

"Elder Wang, think about it. According to my grandson, that day in front of Lianxiang Peak, Junior Nephew Leng drew his sword against that little beast!"

What does this mean?

Without waiting for Wang Zhenshan's reply, he asserted on his own:

"This shows that Yu Linglong's promotion of this boy was definitely not her intention!"

"She's a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, how could she possibly look down on a nobody who climbed up from the outer sect?"

"In my opinion, Yu Linglong's promotion of this young man was not her own intention, but rather a reluctant move made out of desperation!"

This insider analysis, which turns black into white, is surprisingly logically sound.

This caused Wang Zhenshan's originally firm stance to begin to waver.

Seeing this, Ye Ting immediately pressed his advantage and revealed all his guesses:

"In her heart, she probably wishes that boy would disappear from the world immediately! She's just too proud to do it herself because of her status as an elder!"

"Think about it, she just appointed a manager, and then that manager died. Wouldn't people laugh at her for her poor judgment in choosing people?"

"That's why she forcefully protected him in front of everyone; it was just a show for outsiders!"

Wang Zhenshan picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and concealed the excitement in his eyes.

He had to admit that Ye Ting's analysis sounded...very reasonable.

There might actually be room for maneuver in this.

But he still maintained the caution of an elder of the Enforcement Hall:

"Even so, we still need a perfect excuse. An excuse that... prevents Yu Linglong from interfering."

"What's so difficult about that?"

Seeing that he was already tempted, Ye Ting immediately revealed the complete and well-prepared poisonous plan.

"That kid is just an outer disciple. Once he gains power, he will surely become arrogant and domineering."

"We just need to wait for him to come down the mountain and collect his monthly allowance from the Pill Pavilion..."

"Arrange for Fan'er to have an unexpected conflict with him."

At this point, Ye Ting could no longer suppress a smile.

"It's perfectly normal for disciples to have verbal disputes. As long as no one dies on the spot, it falls within the scope of the Enforcement Hall's mediation."

"At that time, Elder Wang, you should personally step forward and handle the matter impartially, suggesting that they resolve their grievances in the fairest way possible within the sect—"

Ye Ting uttered four words: "Go to the life-or-death arena!"

"One is in the early Foundation Establishment stage, the other in the middle stage, and that brat provoked us first. Now that we're on the life-or-death stage, fate will decide our fate! Even Yu Linglong couldn't utter a single word of objection!"

"Afterwards, my Dan Pavilion will owe you a favor. And you, by helping Junior Nephew Leng get rid of a thorn in your side, have indirectly extended an olive branch to Yu Linglong. Killing two birds with one stone, isn't that wonderful?"

The entire plan was meticulously crafted and perfectly executed.

Wang Zhenshan finally slammed the teacup he was holding onto the table.

Eliminating an outer disciple with no background can simultaneously earn the favor of the Dan Pavilion elders.

There is also a potential opportunity to curry favor with Lianxiang Peak.

This deal is a sure thing, you can't lose money.

"Alright!" Wang Zhenshan nodded slowly, a sinister smile identical to Ye Ting's on his face. "Do as Elder Ye says!"

……

at the same time.

Outside the main hall of Lianxiang Peak.

Leng Qingyue, dressed in white, stood quietly, her expression incredibly complex.

She was already completely certain that if she continued to cultivate with Cao Kun, she could get rid of the cold poison.

This good news made her so excited that she barely slept a wink all night.

Leng Qingyue took a deep breath to calm her turbulent emotions.

Then, she called softly to the closed palace doors.

"Master, your disciple Leng Qingyue requests an audience."

"Squeak—"

The palace doors opened slowly to both sides without any wind.

Leng Qingyue stepped in and immediately saw the familiar purple figure on the throne.

Master was still as elegant and peerless as ever, but the lingering weariness between his brows made Leng Qingyue's heart clench painfully.

"Qingyue?" Yu Linglong's voice was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger. "Why weren't you waiting for me in the main hall yesterday?"

A simple, casual question was enough to make Leng Qingyue feel flustered.

She can't very well say that she misunderstood you and secretly went to inspect the goods, can she?

Her mind raced, and she ultimately chose to lie.

"Reporting to Master, yesterday I suddenly felt the cold poison in my body stirring. Fearing it would disturb your cultivation, I... took the liberty of returning to my cave and suppressing it in seclusion."

This reason is perfectly reasonable.

Sure enough, upon hearing the words "the cold poison is agitating," Yu Linglong's usually calm eyes immediately revealed a hint of worry and heartache that she could not hide.

That was genuine concern; it couldn't be faked.

She completely believed her apprentice's story.

In her view, her only disciple possessed a top-grade Ice Spirit Body, and her future achievements were limitless. The only constraint was the cold poison she was born with.

The matter of resolving the cold poison is now of utmost urgency.

"It was my oversight."

Yu Linglong sighed softly, her voice unconsciously softening.

"I asked you to stay yesterday because I was indignant to see you being reprimanded by me in public, and I wanted to comfort you privately. I never expected... that it would cause your cold poison to become unstable."

This heartfelt tenderness and care directly penetrated Leng Qingyue's last line of defense.

My master scolded me, but he wasn't really angry with me.

My master asked me to stay in the main hall, actually to comfort me.

My master has sacrificed so much for me, and I still doubt her!

All the guilt, heartache, and self-blame burst forth at this moment.

Leng Qingyue could no longer bear this heavy sacrifice and misunderstanding.

Her eyes reddened, and tears welled up in them.

Before Yu Linglong could finish speaking, Leng Qingyue bowed deeply to the figure on the throne, interrupting Yu Linglong's remaining words.

"Master, you no longer need to hide it from your disciple!"

"About that matter..."

Leng Qingyue's voice trembled, tinged with a heavy sob.

"My disciple... already knows everything!"

Ok?

This statement came out.

Her delicate body, which had been leaning against the throne, suddenly trembled!

She...she found out?!

What does she know?

Did she know that she was being controlled by that traitor using strange methods?

Or did he see all the humiliations he suffered in the attic behind the mountain?

In an instant, boundless terror and panic swept over Yu Linglong's entire mind!