Crying While Filling the Pit I Dug - Chapter 37

Master Fang was taken aback, “What old grievances? You just don’t want to maintain friendships like this. I know Miss Song and you are old acquaintances from before you joined the Wanshan sect.”

Ling Qianyi put away his smile, and there was a sense of alienation and disgust in his eyes. “What old acquaintances? Didn’t she also care about our past friendship? She mistakenly believed in rumors and stabbed me to avenge her brother. I was half dead, and there is still the scar of that sword on my chest. May I ask, for this kind of ignorant, heartless, and unrighteous person, is it worth giving up the opportunity to clear up my grievances for her?”

Song Miaomiao smiled wryly. Indeed, the sword pierced not only his heart but also the friendship from the past. Yet, she couldn’t blame Ling Qianyi; what she did back then was indeed heartless.

Ling Qianyi continued, “She truly wants to find the real culprit and avenge her brother. If I genuinely want to do her good, I should uncover the real culprit as soon as possible. Brother Fang, it’s up to you.”

Master Fang said angrily, “How would I know what happened back then! I have already given you Xu Lin. You can’t find the real culprit, what can I do?”

Master Fang’s sword was still on Song Miaomiao’s neck, who did not dare to move.

Ling Qianyi laughed loudly, saying, “Senior Brother Fang, I didn’t suspect you at first; after all, you were the Master’s most beloved and capable disciple back then. But what you have done recently really confuses me.”

Master Fang gritted his teeth, saying, “You forced me!”

Ling Qianyi smiled, “I forced you? Since you are willing to hand over Xu Lin, it proves that the deepest part of your heart has already acknowledged that I was wronged. If you recognize my innocence, why not reveal to the world that the events of the past were planned by someone else, shifting the blame onto me? Instead, you’ve concealed the truth, placed the blame on Xu Lin, and portrayed me as a threat, accusing me of wanting to eliminate the witnesses from that year.”

Ling Qianyi waved his hand, and many people in black jumped down from the trees in all directions.

He said, “I must wash away my grievances, so Senior Brother Fang, you should obediently surrender yourself today.”

Master Fang’s eyebrows almost twisted into a twist, “You!”

Ling Qianyi said, “You are already doomed today!”

Master Fang didn’t intend to let Song Miaomiao go. His sword approached her neck even more, stating, “I don’t believe that you truly don’t have any affection for her.”

Song Miaomiao’s neck hurt. Her skin was really cut open.

She wanted to call the system to make a wish for help, but she couldn’t do it. In order to prevent the system from knowing what she was thinking all the time, she made three conditions with it. Except for issuing tasks or reminders, the system would not interfere with her cerebral cortex to know what she was thinking. If she wanted to contact the system, she would touch her left earlobe with her right hand as a signal. Since her hands were tied, how could she touch it? Ling Qianyi still had that indifferent smile, saying, “I don’t mind Senior Brother Fang killing her, but what good will it do you?”

Seeing Ling Qianyi’s natural smile without any sign of anxiety, Song Miaomiao’s heart grew colder.

Master Fang laughed back angrily, “Hahaha, aren’t you afraid that after I kill her today, I will commit suicide here, so that you will never be able to wash away your grievances in the future?”

When Master Fang smiled, his hand shook. That was a pain for Song Miaomiao. The sword edge in his hand trembled, and another cut appeared on her neck, bleeding. 

During the negotiation, can you release the author? Shaking hands could easily be lethal!

Ling Qianyi smiled and said, “It depends on whether Senior Brother Fang is willing to die or leave Senior Sister Yuan behind! I don’t know what she is doing with the Princess now.”

Master Fang’s laughter stopped suddenly, and he stopped shaking. He said sharply, “What did you say? Is she in your hands? You have already attacked Jianshan Mountain?”

Ling Qianyi sighed, “Senior Brother Fang, I know you have a deep affection for Senior Sister Yuan; otherwise, you would not take the risk and use yourself to lure me away from the large army that surrounded Jianshan and come to such an unknown Xuejia Village. I just want to give Senior Sister Yuan a chance to know the truth.”

Master Fang asked anxiously, “Where is she now? What have you done to her?”

Ling Qianyi paused, “Let me consider where Senior Sister Yuan might be now. Perhaps she’s enjoying tea with the Princess and Xu Lin at the Wanshan Sect.”

Master Fang said sadly, “She…”

Ling Qianyi sighed, “But if, Brother Fang, you don’t return with me today, then Sister Yuan might face…”

Master Fang cursed, “Despicable!”

Ling Qianyi replied, “How can this compare to you, Senior Brother?”

Despite Ling Qianyi surrounding him, he refrained from using violence to subdue Master Fang. With Yuan Diening in his hands, Master Fang dared not act recklessly.

Though cautious, Master Fang insisted on keeping Song Miaomiao captive. Regardless of Ling Qianyi’s regard for Song Miaomiao, having a bargaining chip was preferable to having none.

Master Fang’s disciples took Song Miaomiao, tied her up and placed her in the carriage. They followed Master Fang to the Wanshan Sect. Throughout the journey, Ling Qianyi never cast a glance her way.

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In the Wanshan Sect’s main hall, there were many people either sitting or standing.

Maybe tying a person to the main hall seemed too ostentatious; therefore, Song Miaomiao was untied and guarded by two disciples in an unnoticed corner.

Not seeing each other for three years, Yuan Diening’s eyes had also gained a lot of sadness. She was no longer that ignorant girl.

On the left side, there sat a beautiful woman as charming as a flower, dignified and noble—the Princess of the Demon Sect.

Seeing Ling Qianyi’s return, the Demon Princess immediately stood up excitedly, “Master Ling! You, you are here.”

Ling Qianyi greeted her respectfully.

Master Fang originally had a bitter face, but he relaxed a little when he saw that Yuan Diening was not in immediate danger. He wanted to get closer to her, but he was a little disappointed when he saw her expression signaling him not to approach.

In the main hall, apart from people from the Wanshan Sect, there were also many individuals from other sects that Song Miaomiao didn’t know. They were important figures in other reputable families.

Only these significant figures greeted Master Fang, “Master Fang, were you also forced here by this scum?”

Master Fang didn’t speak, only sighed.