Abandoned by its master, the 31st Spirit Beast

  It was only because at that time Shan Jiu Ling's cultivation was too poor and he couldn't form an alliance with the powerful Qilin beast yet. He had to wait until Shan Jiu Ling reached the Golden Dan cultivation before he could actually form the alliance, formally subduing the Qilin beast as his spiritual pet.

  But why is Qilin beast, who should have stayed by Sheng Jing's side, now following Mo Junya?!

  At this moment, the Nuocha dancer in a wide-sleeved robe slowly ascended to the high platform, followed by two Jigong period monks and Mo Junya.

  The seven peak masters nodded to each other and sat upright in their respective positions, solemn and dignified.

  "Indeed worthy of being a dance fairy, even just sitting there, so beautiful that it makes people reluctant to blink..."

  "If I could get his favor, even if it means dying immediately, I would be willing..."

  ...the sound of applause and cheering echoed through the crowd...

  Suddenly, the Xuanwu mirror, which was originally standing upright in the Central Gate Plaza, suddenly flipped over and over...

  Seven peak masters looked at each other, then calmly clasped their hands together in a seal, each releasing a wisp of oppressive energy that shot towards the Xuanwu Mirror. The originally spotless mirror surface was suddenly shrouded by a dazzling array of golden light...

  Everyone involuntarily raised their hands to block out the dazzling light...

  As the light faded away, everyone in the room dared to open their eyes and gaze at the Xuanwu mirror.

  The originally bright mirror surface faintly showed a blurry image.

  As the pressure from the seven peak masters grew stronger, the image in the mirror became increasingly clear.

  The wind subsided, and with a glance, it turned out to be the ancestral image of Shan Jiu Ling's old ancestor - Su Yu Zhen Jun.

  In the mirror, Su Yu's true self was dressed in the same Ling Xiao Sect's leader attire as before, with a stern and majestic face, wise eyes shining brightly, exuding an aura of power that inspired awe.

  Su Yu Zhen Jun sat cross-legged on the futon, saying, "From today onwards, I will be in closed-door seclusion to break through the Void Refining Realm. All matters within the sect will be temporarily decided by Qi Feng Peak Master and others. The once-in-ten-years Outer Sect Grand Competition will be managed by Ruo Yun Peak's Wu Yun Zhen Ren! Additionally, if there is any news about Shan Jiu Ling, regardless of whether I am in seclusion or not, you must inform me immediately!"

  After finishing speaking, Xu Yu Zhen Jun's image slowly disappeared in the Xuan Wu mirror.

  Upon hearing this, Fengli was choked with emotion and didn't know what to say.

  Lin Xiaoyu's breakthrough is imminent, yet he still wants to be distracted by her affairs. If his breakthrough fails because of this worry, how can she be at peace!

  It seemed to have sensed the sorrowful emotions in Feng Ri's wind, and Shan Luo Yue patted her own daughter's head, softly comforting her, "Your ancestor has his own destiny, believe that he will soon break through the Void Refining stage, we'll wait for him outside, okay?"

  "En!" Feng Li Xi nodded.

  As the misty mirror calmed down again, the True Person of the Dance slowly stood up under everyone's expectant gaze, taking solemn and majestic steps to walk to the highest point on the high platform. Looking down at the numerous people below, his voice was flat and emotionless: "Three days later, the outer gate competition will officially begin. I hope all disciples will work hard in their cultivation. On top of this high platform, we will decide who is the champion! Whoever wins not only has the opportunity to enter the inner gate and become a direct disciple but also can obtain 10,000 high-grade spirit stones and a high-grade spirit device!"

  The words had barely fallen when there was a commotion in the audience.

  The Grand Tournament is held every ten years, and although the winners of each session will receive rewards, none of them have been as generous as this time.

  The disciples under the platform were all listening with blood boiling and eager to try...

  Her gaze swept gently over the crowd below, taking in the words and actions of all her fellow disciples, but her pale purple eyes remained calm and unruffled.

  Suddenly, when sweeping to the very end, Xie Wu's eyes flashed. On his originally calm and handsome face, there was a fleeting ripple...

  As soon as the announcement about the upcoming Grand Competition was made, the other six Peak Masters on the stage rode their respective Spirit Beasts and left, while the enthusiastic disciples, except for some infatuated ones who couldn't bear to leave the beautiful Dance Fairy, all returned to their caves in twos and threes to prepare for closed-door cultivation.

  Feng Li Xi looked at the high platform where Mo Jun Ya was teasing a Qilin beast with an harmless smile on his face, and couldn't help but lift his foot to walk towards the high platform.

  "Lin Er..." The wind whispered softly, calling out the name of the Qilin beast.

  Fengli Xi's voice was not loud, but it was enough to enter the ears of a somewhat accomplished cultivator.

  Upon hearing this, Mo Junya and Qilin Beast simultaneously looked in the direction of the sound.

  All that could be seen was a slender woman standing not far away. Although she wore the somewhat ill-fitting uniform of an inner sect disciple, it did nothing to detract from her beauty. A pair of lively, watery eyes bewildered all who beheld them - truly a beautiful person, with enchanting eyes like silk...

  Mo Junya saw Feng Lixi, a flash of disgust in her eyes, but it was fleeting, leaving no trace to be caught.

  Mo Junya stood up with a slight smile, her voice polite and soft, "So it's Shandao friend, I heard you got lost in the secret realm, now that I see you're back safe and sound, I can finally put my mind at ease!"

  Perhaps others did not notice the fleeting disgust in Mojieya's eyes, but Feng Lixi saw it.

  So she wouldn't be foolish enough to take Mo Junya's show of kindness at face value, instead finding it utterly disgusting.

  One set in front of people, one set behind their backs, this has always been the most despicable behavior in Wuli Xizhi.

  He nodded and replied indifferently in the wind, "I'm fine! No need for Mo Dao to worry!"

  Playing the pig to eat the tiger is not Mo Junya's patent, since she's so good at pretending, no problem! She'd better bring it on and fight with her. Let's see what kind of tricks she can come up with.

  "Lin Er, come here..." Looking at the Qilin beast that had been leaning against Mo Junya's side, Feng Li Xi furrowed his brow and gave a faint order.

  Almost imperceptibly, he shook his head, and the Qilin beast gazed at Feng Ri Xi with a cold expression, not walking to her side as she had hoped.

  "Lin Er, stop messing around... come back home with me quickly..." Feng Li Xi slowly lowered her face, continuing in a serious tone.

  However, her call fell into the sea once again and got no response.

  "Lin Er..."

  Fengli Xi wanted to say something else, but the Qilin beast roared, "When I was abandoned by you on Xuan Yu Peak to fend for myself, where were you? When I was bullied by other ferocious beasts, where were you? You're so weak, it's affecting me, an ancient sacred beast, and making me suffer along with you..."

  Hearing this, Fengli Xi was taken aback for a moment.

  In the past, with Sheng Jiuling's cultivation, he could hardly protect himself, how could he keep the Qilin beast safe?!

  In this world of cultivation, no matter how good the spiritual pet's talent is or how pure their bloodline is, their cultivation will always be consistent with that of their master who has made a pact with them. Only when the master advances in rank can the spiritual beast advance in rank along with their master's advancement.

  Qilin beast, as an ancient divine beast, should have looked down on all living things, but because it followed Dān Jiǔ Líng, a useless person, it suffered humiliation from others. Therefore, the Qilin beast's resentment is not unreasonable. If blame is to be placed, it can only be blamed on Dān Jiǔ Líng for dragging it down...

  "I..." The words were left unspoken, lost in the wind.

  "You can't imagine what kind of days I had before until I met YaYa, until she risked her life to save me..." Qilin Beast looked at Mo Junya with misty eyes.

  By this time, Fengri Xi had understood the Kirin beast's meaning.

  From ancient times to the present, it is rare for a spiritual beast to abandon its master and surrender to a new one. If such a thing happens, it would be a great shame and humiliation for a cultivator.

  However, Qilin Beast did not truly form an alliance with Shan Jiu Ling, and strictly speaking, it could not be said that it had betrayed Shan Jiu Ling.

  It's just that in the Ling Xiao Sect, everyone knows that the master of Qilin Beast is the granddaughter of Ling Xiao Sect Master Su Yu Zhen Jun - Shan Jiu Ling.

  If it's like this and the Qilin beast finds a new master, I'm afraid Dan Jiu Ling won't be able to stay in the Ling Xiao Sect anymore, at least his reputation will be ruined...

  Feng Li Xi gazed faintly at the Qilin beast, without saying a word.

  She is trying hard to recall the plot in it and vaguely remembers that there is indeed a scene where the spiritual beast abandons its master.

  At that time, Shan Jiu Ling, who had a big sister temperament, faced the Qilin beast's anger and didn't think much of it.

  Shan Jiu Ling even said with a huff, "Isn't it just a beast? With my status, what kind of spiritual pet can't I have? Don't give me that attitude! You think you're worthy of being my spiritual pet? Please, I'm not interested in someone like you!"

  Just because of Shan Jiu Ling's momentary boastful words, the Qilin beast immediately left in a huff, following Mo Jun Ya without looking back.

  Mo Junya didn't even use any strength and yet she managed to get an ancient spiritual beast for free, one can't help but admire her plan.

  But being dug at the corner of the wall, Ben should have received sympathy from Shanjuling, but because of those few words that didn't understand things, he left everyone with a bad impression of being arrogant and unaware of good or evil.

  Everyone thinks that Qilin beast has made a wise decision to submit to a new master, and Mo Junya's rescue of Qilin beast from the midst of water and fire has also become a beautiful story.

  Thinking of this, Fengri Xi smiled faintly in the wind.

  The story is reenacted once again, how will she choose this time?

  The Qilin beast has made up its mind to leave, and I'm afraid it can't be kept here any longer!

  However, even if it can't stay, Fengri Xi doesn't plan on letting it just so smoothly defect to a new master.

  Why does Mo Junya get all the good things? She's taken so many advantages, isn't she afraid that one day she'll choke to death?

  It is said that when you are in the underworld, sooner or later you will have to pay back what you owe.

  Today, Feng Li Xi is going to let Mo Jun Ya see the consequences of being a prostitute and setting up a brothel.

  At the time when Xi's mind was racing with thoughts in the wind, the disciples who had not yet left looked up at the high platform one after another, each of them standing on tiptoe to watch this commotion.

  As more and more people gathered around, a hint of tears flashed in Mo Junya's clear eyes.

  Then she slowly walked towards Fengli Xi and softly consoled him, "Shan Dao friend, don't blame Xiao Qi, it's just that you haven't seen each other for some days, so they're a bit unfamiliar. I think soon, Xiao Qi will come around!"

  What's wrong?!

  Look at what Mo Junya said!

  The names of the spiritual beasts have all been decided, and she says she has no intentions towards Lin Er, who would believe that?!

  Go ahead! Keep pretending then!

  Feng Li Xi's eyes narrowed slightly as she gazed at Mo Junya with a hint of scrutiny, then smiled and said, "Mo Dao friend, thank you for being so concerned about my family's Lin Er. Look, you've even come up with such a nice name for her - 'Xiao Qi'... Ah, it does sound better than Lin Er! Mo Dao friend is not only stunningly beautiful, but also incredibly talented, probably one in ten thousand..."

  Listening to the words in the wind, Mo Junya was stunned for a moment, and a hint of regret flashed across her face.

  It's all because she was too proud and forgot herself, which allowed others to take advantage of her.

  Biting her teeth, Mo Junya's face once again hung a harmless smile, and she continued, "Shan Daoyou is really joking! I just think that calling Xiao Qi is more intimate!"

  Fengri Xi no longer paid attention to Mo Junya, his cold eyes passing over her and directly falling on the Qilin beast, his tone with an unprecedented solemnity. "Lin'er, are you sure you've thought it through? Once you switch to a new master, there's no turning back!"

  "Yes! I won't look back again!" The Qilin beast nodded heavily and said firmly.

  After a pause, Fengri Xi slowly spoke, "Since that's the case, I won't hold you back either! However, after all, we've been through thick and thin together. Take this, it's also a reward for your loyalty to me over the years!"

  After finishing speaking, she took out a thousand-year-old snow orchid from her storage bag and handed it to the Qilin beast.

  This thousand-year-old Snow Ginseng might be just a rare and precious medicinal herb to others, but to the Qilin Beast, it was a treasured essential for advancing its rank.

  Qilin beast is an ancient divine beast, and every time it advances, it's extremely cruel. At the moment of advancement, the Qilin beast will spew flames all over its body, and those flames not only bring disaster to all living creatures around it, but also make it impossible for itself to escape. Therefore, from ancient times to now, at least four levels of Qilin beasts have died not at the hands of others, but in their own flames.

  If you have the protection of the Millennium Snow Chrysanthemum, you can suppress the flames spewed by the Qilin Beast from scorching yourself.

  Qilin beast looked at Fengri Xi with a stunned expression, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

  It doesn't understand why Shang Jiu Ling is still so good to him after he abandoned her and turned to a new master!

  Witnessing the astonishment of Qilin Beast and others, Fengri Xi slowly lowered his head, covering up the fleeting coldness in his eyes.

  This Millennium Snow Chrysanthemum was something she had unintentionally obtained in the secret realm, and it was originally meant to be given to the Qilin Beast to help him through his tribulation. Even though the situation has changed now, she still decided to give the Millennium Snow Chrysanthemum to it.

  She just wants everyone to know that Shuang Jiuling is no longer the spoiled girl she used to be and how kind-hearted the people of the Shuang family are.