Chapter 59: The Villain Takes Action First

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  "The disciple's poor talent has disappointed the old ancestor." Lei Dong slightly lowered his head, but said firmly: "However, the disciple's unwavering loyalty to the old ancestor is a fact that can be testified by heaven and earth."

  "Alright, alright, I've already understood your intentions." The Old Ancestor of the Ten Thousand Ghosts was actually very satisfied with Lei Dongyue, but talent couldn't be forced. With more effort, he could push him to the Foundation Establishment stage, and when that time came, he would become a valuable assistant. As for the Golden Elixir Grand Dao, in over 70 years, having gone through so many disciples, only Ding Wenyuan had given him great hope. Therefore, even if Lei Dongyue didn't mention it, he wouldn't let the Dry Bone Peak bully Ding Wenyuan and Lei Dongyue, even if they were the ones to make the first move. After a pause, he waved his hand again: "Lei Dongyue, take the Shadow Tiger's corpse back. This thing is pretty good, but it won't be of much help to me."

  If it were someone else, they would have definitely taken the opportunity to step down. However, Lei Dong instead took a step forward, bowed his head and said with a serious expression: "I report to the Old Ancestor, I am not worthy of this, but thanks to the Old Ancestor's mistaken love for me. It is only because I am exceptionally filial that I can barely express my intentions. I humbly request that the Old Ancestor accept it."

  Wàn Guǐ Lǎo Zǔ's favorable impression of Léi Dòng was due to his being well-informed and having a good sense of propriety, which was commendable. Although this Shadow Tiger was not particularly valuable in his eyes, it was still worth several tens of thousands of spirit stones. He also thought about how he had previously obtained the top-grade Spirit Ghost, which had been given to him with great enthusiasm. Seeing Léi Dòng's genuine and sincere attitude, he nodded and said: "Léi Dòng, your filial piety is truly commendable, so I'll accept this gift. However, since you killed someone and stole the treasure without doing it cleanly, I won't reward you with anything. As for that old demon, Jiāo Gǔ Lǎo Yāo, although he has a great reputation and is extremely formidable, I'm not afraid of him. You and Wǎn Yuán can both go down and cultivate well." Nevertheless, Wàn Guǐ Lǎo Zǔ was also somewhat worried about this matter, his brow furrowing slightly. After all, Jiāo Gǔ Lǎo Yāo's personal strength as well as the strength of his sect were far beyond what Guī Xiǎo could compare to. Especially since he had become a Golden Elixir for quite some time and was already in the middle stage of Golden Elixir cultivation. As for Wàn Guǐ Lǎo Zǔ himself, despite seventy years of bitter cultivation, he still fell short of reaching the middle stage by a hair's breadth.

  The most troublesome thing is that the old demon of dry bones has a relatively high status in the sect, and if he goes to find the sect's elder to deal with this matter, it will be even more difficult. After all, although the Yin Xie Sect does not prohibit disciples from competing with each other, they are quite taboo about fellow disciples secretly attacking and killing each other. If there is an irreconcilable conflict, they would rather engage in a life-and-death battle.

  "Reporting to the ancestors, I have a plan that might resolve this situation." Lei Dong glanced at the ancestor's face and saw that it was somewhat solemn, knowing that the ancestor would have a hard time taking on this matter alone, so he began to advise.

  "Speak." Wan Gui Lao Zu's spirit also lifted.

  Lei Dong calmed down and said, "I think it's better to take the initiative and strike first. Let's be the ones to accuse him instead of waiting for Baoli Yun to come and seek revenge after being provoked."

  "Are villains making accusations first?" This scheme made Lao Zu both amused and annoyed: "Tell me carefully, let's hear it."

  "Where did the conflict occur? That's under the jurisdiction of Wan Gui Ku. The disciple was alone in Yin Feng Gorge, capturing yin souls and cultivating ghostly soldiers, when he encountered a newly born Soul-Devouring Shadow Tiger. Overjoyed, the disciple felt that one person couldn't kill the tiger, so he sent a message to his friend, Ding Shi Jie, to come and help, while he kept watch alone. However, Ba Li Yun suddenly appeared out of nowhere and snatched the shadow tiger, leaving the disciple feeling humiliated. The disciple resisted fiercely and began to fight back. Just then, Ding Shi Jie arrived and tried to persuade him to leave, but Ba Li Yun was ruthless and wanted to instantly kill the disciple before dealing with Ding Shi Jie. To save her junior, Ding Shi Jie endured two hits of Soul-Butchering Fingers and suffered severe injuries. The disciple became enraged and fought desperately alongside the injured Ding Shi Jie, forcing Ba Li Yun to use his Blood Escape Technique to flee the scene."

  Lei Dong spoke eloquently, telling a story, but Ting Yuanyan was left staring in shock. This guy really knew how to turn black and white upside down - he had even been saved by him and still managed to land two Soul-destroying Fingers? And yet he refused to accept the humiliation, rising up to resist instead.

  Lei Dong had already thought of this, the most advantageous thing for them was that it happened in the Yin Wind Gorge rather than on his own territory of Ku Bone Peak, and they could completely shift the blame of murder and theft onto Bai Li Yun's head.

  Of course, Baili Yun would definitely deny it and tell the truth. But there was no third party present, so it's just a matter of he said she said. What makes you think that what Baili Yun says is true, and Wan Gui Ku is lying? Dragging on until the end, it will inevitably become a mess. Since it's a mess, then there's no way to distinguish who is right or wrong anymore.

  The old ancestor sank into contemplation for a moment, and also smiled: "Although it's an unorthodox move, it's indeed better than waiting for the old demon to come to our door to collect his debt. Let's go, I'll accompany you to the sect first to play the villain."

  "Reporting to the ancestors, I think that if we're going to put on a show, we should do it properly." Ding Yuanyan said with a serious expression.

  Lei's face changed and he shouted loudly: "Sister, absolutely not! Just modify the script a bit. Let me get injured by two fingers instead."

  "Lei Shidi, Baili Yun is a registered disciple of the sect's elder, with great potential to achieve Golden Elixir in the future. If you were to get injured, I'm afraid the sect's elder would favor Ku Gu Peak at that time. I, Dian Wei, am not inferior to Baili Yun in the elder's eyes. Only then can both sides be evenly matched." Dian Wei spoke firmly and turned to Lao Zu: "Please make a fair judgment, Elder."

  The old ancestor's face sank in thought for a moment, then he let out a light sigh and said: "Wanyan, this time you'll have to put up with some inconvenience."

  "This trouble originally had a gentle word, can't just watch the old ancestor and Shidi go out to fight, Gentle Word is idle anyway?" Ding Gentle Word smiled lightly: "Moreover, Gentle Word also got a Soul-Devouring Shadow Tiger, right? If anyone else were in her shoes, as long as they could withstand two not-too-painful-but-not-too-comfortable hits from the Butcher's Finger, they would get a Shadow Tiger cub too. I'm afraid everyone would be lining up to get beaten?"

  "Lao Zu, I..." Lei Dong had a great impression of Ding Shi Jie as well, but seeing that his own master's plan would make her suffer greatly, he couldn't help but think of changing the script.

  "It's settled, I've made up my mind. You'd better not say another word, Lei Dong." Wan Gui Lao Zu was obviously heartbroken for Ding Yuanyan and also somewhat angry at Lei Dong, waving his sleeve and humming: "Don't think you're off the hook, wait till this matter is resolved, see how I'll punish you."

  Lei Dong's face was covered in sweat, and he didn't dare say another word. He just lowered his head and admitted his mistake: "Yes, I am willing to accept the punishment."

  "Gui Nu, your Soul Slayer Finger technique is quite good, pay attention to the timing of the flames." Wan Gui Lao Zu instructed.

  "Please rest assured, Old Ancestor." The ghost slave floated over and spoke to Ting Yu in a humble tone: "Yu, I have wronged you greatly."

  "Go ahead and do it, Uncle Gui." Ding Yuanyan's expression was calm, and she smiled lightly: "If I couldn't even bear this little hardship, how could I dare to talk about defying the heavens with my cultivation?"

  "Good girl, your bravery is admirable." The ghost slave spoke with a smile, and the void nodded twice. Two dark blue streams tore through the air, fiercely stabbing towards Ding Yuanyan.

  Since she was going to act, Ding Wanyan didn't raise her Xuan Yin shield, but she did explode her true energy to protect herself.

  "Puff! Puff!" Two soft sounds in close succession, almost uninterrupted.

  Butcher's Finger brutally broke through her condensed protective true energy and pierced her body, with one finger each in the chest and right shoulder, fresh blood spraying out. However, it was immediately stopped by her own condensed true energy.

  Lei Dongmu looked at Ding Yuanyan's face, which was still calm and determined, perhaps it was the pain that made her complexion suddenly turn unhealthy pale.

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  (Sweat, no essence left, not enough savings ~ Also reserve a recommendation ticket for brothers and sisters next Monday ~ Thank you everyone.)