SWNOVELXO Chapter 51. It Should Have Been Yun Jin
“Oh my, why are these spirit beasts charging towards me?” Yun Jin exclaimed in surprise.
Ye Danxia’s smile grew even more profound.
Soon, Yun Jin would realize something was amiss.
But by then, it would be too late!
Yun Jin shouted dramatically, “Run!”
She darted away in a flash.
The smile on Ye Danxia’s lips deepened further.
What use was running?
These spirit beasts had locked onto her. No matter where she ran, they would only chase her!
This would further cement Yun Jin’s identity as the evil energy carrier!
Ye Danxia wore a composed expression, just waiting for the show to unfold.
“Danxia, run quickly!” Yun Jin suddenly yelled.
Ye Danxia felt a slight disdain.
The beasts weren’t coming for her, so why should she run?
How ridiculous!
These spirit beasts would follow Yun Jin. She had nothing to worry about.
However, in the next moment…
Screams erupted.
Ye Danxia was stunned for a second, her pupils suddenly constricting!
The Foundation Establishment Flame Tiger was already in front of her, opening its blood-red maw and furiously biting down.
Ye Danxia was shocked and pale.
Impossible!
How could these spirit beasts be charging at her? This wasn’t right!
She desperately tried to dodge, but it was too late. The Flame Tiger had already sunk its teeth into her shoulder.
Ye Danxia immediately let out a shrill scream of agony!
“Little Junior Sister!” Gu Jinghong’s expression changed drastically!
What was going on?
Had these spirit beasts gone mad?
Why were they attacking Danxia?!
Gu Jinghong rushed down to save her!
But Yue Zhao directly blocked him.
“Junior Brother Gu, it seems Ye Danxia might very well be the evil energy carrier. Is there any need to save such a person?”
Gu Jinghong’s face turned ashen, and he instinctively looked towards Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji’s expression was somewhat gloomy.
He didn’t know exactly how Gu Jinghong had operated, nor had he inquired.
But in the past, when this second disciple of his employed such methods, they had always been effective. How could such an unexpected turn of events occur this time?!
Zhao Wuji said coldly, “Save her first, then we’ll talk! Perhaps something went wrong, and these spirit beasts mistook the evil energy carrier.”
“Sect Leader, you can’t say that,” Lin Ya raised an eyebrow, speaking animatedly, “Spirit beasts are most sensitive; how could they mistake a person? This Ye Danxia must certainly be problematic! In my opinion, we shouldn’t rush to save her. Let these spirit beasts identify her more carefully.”
Zhao Wuji couldn’t help but want to say something.
Ling Fei frowned but also spoke up, “These spirit beasts, under my care, won’t take a life even in a frenzied state. This disciple will at most suffer some injuries. There’s no harm in observing a bit longer.”
Due to his closeness with the late Dao Seeking stage guardian spirit beast, Ling Fei had always held a transcendent position in the sect and didn’t need to fear Zhao Wuji.
He agreed to let the spirit beasts test not to help the Sect Leader’s faction, but because he was genuinely concerned about an evil energy carrier.
Now that they had some results, he naturally wanted to see it through.
“Ah!” Ye Danxia had been knocked to the ground, with several spirit beasts angrily biting at her body. Her screams of agony shook heaven and earth.
Yun Jin couldn’t help but cover her eyes, then peeked through her fingers.
Frenzied spirit beasts were so scary, so frightening.
She was just a little kid; she shouldn’t be scared into having nightmares.
Blocked by Yue Zhao, Gu Jinghong grew increasingly anxious, “Elder Ling! This talk of an evil energy carrier is only recorded in ancient texts; it might not even be true! If we’ve wrongly accused my Little Junior Sister, aren’t we making her suffer for nothing?”
Zhao Wuji watched Ye Danxia’s agonized state, feeling waves of heartache. When he first saw Ye Danxia, before knowing she was a Celestial Spirit Root, he had already taken a liking to this disciple.
After joining the sect, Ye Danxia had been obedient and lovable, always affectionately calling him “Master.” He had previously taken five male disciples, but none were as soft and cute as Ye Danxia.
Now, seeing her rolling on the ground in pain…
Zhao Wuji gritted his teeth, unable to care about anything else!
He suddenly stepped forward, waving his sleeve.
The spirit beasts gained some wounds, but having lost their reason, they still refused to leave.
“Sect Leader!” Ling Fei’s face changed, about to say something.
Zhao Wuji’s next move increased in force.
The spirit beasts were violently thrown back.
The Flame Tiger was the most severely injured. It let out a miserable howl before fainting.
The others weren’t much better off, writhing in pain on the ground.
Ling Fei’s face had completely changed. He rushed forward, immediately giving the spirit beasts medicine and trying to comfort them. But the beasts’ cries were so pitiful that Ling Fei could only use medicine to make them temporarily fall asleep.
Gu Jinghong immediately ran to help Ye Danxia up.
Ye Danxia’s body was covered in bite wounds, looking bloody and miserable.
How could this happen!
Gu Jinghong’s heart ached so much he wished he could take her place!
After calling some Beast Pavilion disciples to take the spirit beasts back, Ling Fei stood up, his face turning grim.
He said coldly, “Sect Leader! I said earlier that after the spirit beasts passed their frenzied state, I would slowly investigate the cause. It was you who said to let the spirit beasts detect the evil energy carrier! I listened to you and removed the restraints on the beasts. Now that they’ve found someone, you use such force against them! You must give me an explanation for this!”
Ling Fei was so angry his beard was quivering!
He had spent his entire life dealing with spirit beasts. To him, they were closer than most humans.
This time, the spirit beasts were innocent victims, which made him even more furious!
Being reprimanded so directly by Ling Fei, Zhao Wuji felt he was losing face. He couldn’t help but say, “Elder Ling, the reason for these spirit beasts’ frenzy is still unclear. I know Danxia; she’s the kindest and most filial child. She absolutely cannot be this so-called evil energy carrier. Moreover, she’s a Celestial Spirit Root! If a Celestial Spirit Root grows up, they can enter one of the Four Great Holy Lands in the future. This would bring glory to our sect!”
“A Celestial Spirit Root makes it an even bigger problem,” Lin Ya said coldly. “If an evil energy carrier with a Celestial Spirit Root grows up, wouldn’t that cause an even greater catastrophe? In my opinion, it’s better to nip such a dangerous element in the bud.”
As Lin Ya spoke, several Peak Masters seemed to be swayed. If the spirit beasts had identified Yun Jin, they might have thought she was being framed. But now the spirit beasts had identified Ye Danxia!
Who in the Tianxing Sect could manipulate the Sect Leader’s faction?
So…
Could Ye Danxia really be the evil energy carrier?
If so, this disciple absolutely could not be allowed to remain!
Seeing everyone’s expressions, Ye Danxia became frightened. She tightly grasped Gu Jinghong’s sleeve, “Second Senior Brother, it’s not me! I’m not the evil energy carrier! The real evil energy carrier should be Yun Jin, it’s Yun Jin!”
Ye Danxia was utterly terrified.
She didn’t understand how things had developed to this point.
Why had these cursed spirit beasts charged at her?
They should have chased Yun Jin. The person torn to shreds should have been Yun Jin.
How could it be her?
(End of Chapter)