Chapter 801 Being Scorned

Ye Linglong told Gu Jiuchen her uneasiness, and Gu Jiuchen, who was always calm and unfazed, could not help but frown. Although these rumors are absurd, they are like poisonous snakes, quietly spitting venom and corroding the unity of the Tianxian Sect.

"It seems that it's time for me, the master, to stand up and talk to my disciples." Gu Jiuchen's voice was still cold, but Ye Linglong could feel the suppressed anger in his heart.

The next day, the Tianxian Sect Square was crowded with people. All the disciples gathered here, and the atmosphere was solemn and oppressive. Gu Jiuchen was dressed in white, like a green pine on the top of a snow-capped peak, standing tall and aloof. His sharp gaze swept across the crowd, and the square fell silent.

"Recently, I have heard some rumors that I am strict in governing the clan and do not care about the life and death of my disciples. Today, I would like to take this opportunity to open up my heart and talk to you disciples!" Gu Jiuchen's voice was like a loud bell, echoing in the square. .

The disciples looked at each other, but no one dared to speak. They were afraid of Gu Jiuchen's majesty, and even more afraid of being the target of public criticism.

"Why, are you all mute?" Xuanfeng, who had been standing in the crowd, suddenly took a step forward, with a mocking smile on his lips, "Master, the disciples just have some doubts in their hearts and dare not speak out."

Gu Jiuchen frowned slightly, but did not have an attack. He just asked lightly: "Oh? If you have any doubts, you might as well tell me."

Xuanfeng bowed pretending to be respectful and said loudly: "Master, the disciples all want to know why the disciples of other peaks can practice freely, but we have to practice hard day and night? Why can the disciples of other peaks go down the mountain to practice, but we But you are trapped in this Tianxian Sect? Is it true that Master, as the rumors say, you only care about your own cultivation and not the life and death of your disciples? "

As soon as Xuanfeng finished speaking, there was a buzzing discussion among the crowd, and the originally silent square suddenly became noisy. Gu Jiuchen's face was terrifyingly gloomy. He never thought that the disciple he had always trusted would embarrass him in public on such an occasion.

Seeing Gu Jiuchen's face getting more and more ugly, Ye Linglong felt extremely anxious. She knew very well what Gu Jiuchen was like. Although he looked cold on the outside, he cared about his disciples more than anyone in his heart. Over the years, Gu Jiuchen has worked hard and spent countless efforts to improve the cultivation of his disciples. Xuanfeng's actions today are clearly intended to completely tear apart the rift between master and disciple, and he is so determined!

"Xuanfeng, don't talk nonsense!" Ye Linglong scolded, stood beside Gu Jiuchen, and scanned the audience with sharp eyes, "Master, what kind of person is he? How can you say anything at will? Over the years, Master has broken his heart for us, have you all forgotten?"

"We don't dare!" The disciples were intimidated by Ye Linglong's momentum and lowered their heads one after another, not daring to look at her.

"Don't you dare? I think you are pretending to be confused because you understand!" Ye Linglong was still angry, "Master, in order to allow us to ascend as soon as possible, he did not hesitate to spend his own cultivation to open up this blessed land for us, so that we can Practice with peace of mind. But what about him? He is guarding the Heavenly Immortal Peak for us day and night, guarding this pure land!"

Ye Linglong's voice became louder and louder, and every word hit the hearts of the disciples, making them feel ashamed.

"We realize our mistake, please forgive me!" The disciples could no longer remain silent and fell to their knees one after another, begging Ye Linglong and Gu Jiuchen for their sins.

"Just admit your mistake!" Ye Linglong took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her heart, "I hope you can all remember what happened today and don't be deceived by some people with ulterior motives again!"

After saying that, Ye Linglong helped Gu Jiuchen and turned around to leave, leaving only the disciples in the square looking at each other with mixed feelings in their hearts.

Mingyue has been standing in the crowd, watching all this with cold eyes. She always felt that Xuanfeng's behavior today was a bit abnormal, as if he was deliberately provoking trouble. In order to find out the truth, Mingyue decided to investigate Xuanfeng secretly.

After the conference, Xuanfeng came alone outside Gu Jiuchen's cave and knelt down respectfully, "Master, I know I was wrong. Please punish me."

Gu Jiuchen slowly opened his eyes, a cold light flashed in his eyes, "Do you really know that you were wrong?"

"Disciple acknowledges his mistake!" Xuanfeng lowered his head and spoke sincerely, but his hands hidden under his sleeves were tightly clenched into fists.

"Get up." Gu Jiuchen said lightly, "I hope you will remember today's lesson and don't let me down again."

"Disciple, please remember Master's teachings." Xuanfeng stood up and respectfully exited the cave.

Looking at Xuan Feng's leaving figure, a complicated look flashed in Gu Jiuchen's eyes. It's not that he can't see through Xuanfeng's little thoughts, but because of the relationship between master and disciple, he doesn't want to do things too badly. However, what he doesn't know is what kind of disaster his kindness will eventually bring to the Tianxian Sect...

Gu Jiuchen did not respond to Xuanfeng's confession, but just waved his hand to signal him to retreat. After Xuanfeng left, Gu Jiuchen closed his eyes, but the image of Ye Linglong's injury appeared in his mind, and the anger in his heart could not be calmed down for a long time. He knew that all this was because of his lack of strength, which made Linglong suffer injustice.

"I must improve my cultivation as soon as possible and protect Linglong!" Gu Jiuchen vowed secretly.

However, the peaceful days did not last long, and Xuanfeng's provocative behavior intensified. During a disciple training, Xuanfeng deliberately targeted Gu Jiuchen's direct disciples, verbally provocative, and even secretly attacked them, causing several disciples to be slightly injured.

"Senior Brother Xuanfeng, you have gone too far!" A disciple covered his injured arm and glared at Xuanfeng.

"Hmph, if you are not as skilled as others, don't blame others!" Xuanfeng sneered, "You guys, relying on the master's favor, do you think you are so great?"

"You..." The disciple wanted to argue, but was stopped by other disciples.

"Xuanfeng, enough!" Gu Jiuchen's voice suddenly sounded, with a hint of anger.

When Xuanfeng saw Gu Jiuchen appear, a trace of viciousness flashed in his eyes, but it soon disappeared, replaced by an innocent expression, "Master, I was just practicing martial arts with my junior brothers, and I accidentally hurt them. Please forgive me, Master."

"Practice martial arts?" Gu Jiuchen smiled coldly, "I think you hurt people on purpose!"

"Master, I have no such intention!" Xuanfeng denied it flatly.

"Enough!" Gu Jiuchen didn't want to listen to his quibbling anymore, "I will report today's matter to the headmaster, and the headmaster will decide!" After Gu Jiuchen left the martial arts arena, the anger in his heart was still difficult to calm down. Xuanfeng's behavior became more and more outrageous. He was no longer satisfied with secretly tripping him up, and now he dared to provoke his disciples in public. He knew that Xuanfeng was forcing him to take action and wanted to take this opportunity to humiliate him.

"Xuanfeng, what do you want to do?" Gu Jiuchen clenched his fists and secretly swore in his heart that if Xuanfeng dared to hurt the people he cared about again, he would never let him off easily.

However, what Gu Jiuchen did not expect was that his worries soon became a reality.

That day, Ye Linglong and her good friend Mingyue made an appointment to go down the mountain to play and relax. The two talked and laughed all the way, and unknowingly walked to a forest on the outskirts of the city.

"Linglong, what do you think that is?" Mingyue pointed to a touch of red in the depths of the woods and asked curiously.

Ye Linglong looked in the direction of Mingyue's finger, and saw a figure lying under a red maple tree.

"Let's go over and take a look." Ye Linglong felt a little uneasy, but still pulled Mingyue over.

However, when they got closer, they were immediately frightened. There was a man in black lying on the ground. He had a ghost mask on his face and a dagger stuck in his chest. His clothes were stained with blood. He had obviously been dead for a long time.

"Ah!" Mingyue screamed in fear and hid behind Ye Linglong.