boyutpedia Chapter 193 Selfless
Chapter 193 Selfless
Xingze's eyes were as cold as ice, staring intently at Xu Wan's outstretched little hands.
Those little hands were shaking constantly at this moment, as if telling of her inner fear and helplessness.
Xu Wan lowered her head slightly, as if waiting for the judgment of fate.
A hint of hesitation flashed across Xingze's eyes, but he quickly turned to look at Chenxuan and slowly said, "Master..."
Xu Wan's heart suddenly tightened, she thought Xingze would plead for her.
However, Xingze's next words were like a sharp sword, piercing her heart.
"As a disciple of Lingshan, Xu Wan has violated too many sect rules.
She was rude to the Emperor, deceived her fellow disciples, and ruined the Emperor's reputation.
Master, if you just beat her up in private, I'm afraid it would be difficult to convince others.
You have always been too partial to her. If this continues, I am afraid that more disciples in Lingshan will become jealous, which will be detrimental to the unity and stability of the sect."
Chen Xuan couldn't help but sigh when he heard this, his eyes full of helplessness.
He looked at Xu Wan, then at Xingze, and asked, "What do you think?"
Xingze waved his hand lightly, and the ruler in his hand disappeared instantly.
He took a deep breath and said, "Master, Lingshan has always severely punished disciples who violated the sect's rules.
According to the sect's rules, such a disciple should be thrown into the dungeon. If he has no intention of repenting,
He will be executed kneeling on the high platform of Lingshan Square to serve as a warning to other disciples."
Xingze's words were firm and resolute, without any hesitation or delay.
Upon hearing this, Xu Wan's face instantly turned ashen, and it felt as if thousands of horses were galloping in his heart. He cursed the man named Xingze harshly.
Did he want to throw himself into that dark prison? He was truly ruthless and cruel!
However, on second thought, these sect rules were set by the adoptive father after all. The two of them, one made the strict rules, and the other enforced them without hesitation, were really equally cruel.
Chen Xuan remained silent, his eyes revealing deep hesitation and struggle.
Obviously, he was not willing to throw Xu Wan into the cold and damp dungeon.
Seeing Chen Xuan's silence, Xu Wan felt mixed emotions.
She stood up, raised her head, and shouted at Chen Xuan: "Foster father, if you are really so heartless,
Then, tomorrow, in front of all the disciples of Lingshan, expel me from Lingshan!"
After saying that, Xu Wan flicked her sleeves and tears rolled down like beads from a broken string.
She cried out, “I can’t stay in this place anymore!
What goddess, what crown, are all empty titles,
I don’t want it! I’m tired of this life of being bound and without any freedom.”
At this moment, her emotions completely collapsed, and all her strength and disguise disappeared.
Bai Yuan and Chen Xuan were both deeply shocked by Xu Wan's action. They had never seen Xu Wan so out of control.
Chen Xuan rubbed his head, trying to make his thoughts clearer.
Xingze remained stern and unfeeling. He said coldly, "You really don't repent!"
Then, he bowed to Chen Xuan and pleaded: "Please, Sect Master, severely punish this girl.
After tomorrow's morning exercises, I will cut off her cat's tail and make her start practicing Taoism again, as a warning to others!"
Xingze's words were cold and decisive, as if there was no room for negotiation.
Xu Wan collapsed on the ground, tears blurring her vision, her heart filled with despair and helplessness.
Chen Xuan's expression was extremely solemn. He hurriedly patted Xingze's shoulder.
With a hint of urgency and helplessness in his tone, he said, "Let's just leave this matter at that.
We shouldn't delve into this further, lest we get into more trouble."
His eyes revealed a complex emotion, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.
Xingze was silent for a moment after hearing this.
He knew Chen Xuan's concerns and difficulties, but he couldn't help but whispered: "Master, you finally can't bear it?
Are you really going to let Xu Wan off so easily for her mistakes?"
There was a hint of confusion in his tone, but more of respect for Chen Xuan's decision.
Chen Xuan heard this and thought to himself.
Didn't he also want to punish Xu Wan severely to rectify the atmosphere in Lingshan?
But when he thought of Xu Wan's special identity, he couldn't help but hesitate.
After all, Yun Che had personally sent her to Lingshan, and he couldn't ignore this friendship.
What's more, Xu Wan was once the Emperor's beloved disciple and held a noble position. Severely punishing her would undoubtedly be a challenge to the Emperor's authority and would also sever the friendship between him and Yun Che.
Thinking of this, Chen Xuan couldn't help but sigh, with a hint of helplessness and regret in his tone: "After all, she was once Yun Che's beloved disciple.
Punishing her severely would only anger Yun Che and might even cause a bigger disturbance.
We at Lingshan cannot withstand such turmoil."
His eyes became deep and complex, as if he was thinking about a longer-term plan.
Chen Xuan knew that this matter needed to be handled with extreme caution. He had to uphold the rules of Lingshan while not offending Yun Che.
He must find a balance between the two to ensure the peace and stability of Lingshan.
Chen Xuan extended a hand to Xu Wan, his eyes full of love and expectation.
The voice was loud and warm, as if it could dispel all the chillness around: "Xiao Wan, get up. Your godfather will personally teach you to practice tonight."
However, Xu Wan did not extend her hand as he wished.
She still held her hands tightly on the cold ground, her eyes stubborn and unyielding, ignoring Chen Xuan's kindness.
Chen Xuan looked at Xu Wan's stubborn look, and a feeling of loss welled up in his heart.
He originally planned to personally teach Xu Wan to practice tonight, so that she could take a step further on the path of practice.
However, not long ago, Bai Yuan's words left a deep impression on him, forcing him to re-examine Xu Wan's behavior and attitude.
He knew that Xu Wan might have her own reasons and difficulties, but as a practitioner, she must understand her mistakes and have the courage to correct them.
Therefore, after careful consideration, Chen Xuan decided to give her a small punishment.
This will point out her mistakes and enable her to realize her shortcomings more deeply.
Why is it like this tonight...
He knew very well that the path of cultivation was full of hardships and challenges, and that a practitioner who lacked perseverance and determination would find it difficult to go very far on this path.
Perhaps, he should use a gentler approach to guide Xu Wan, so that she can accept training voluntarily rather than being forced to accept punishment.
Thinking of this, Chen Xuan sighed softly. He withdrew his hand and his eyes became firm and deep.
He knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, he had to do his best to guide Xu Wan so that she could become a true cultivator.
Xingze shook his head slightly, with obvious dissatisfaction on his face.
He bowed to Chen Xuan and said respectfully, "Sect Master, Xingze will take his leave first."
Chen Xuan nodded slightly to show his agreement.
Then, Xingze's figure flashed and turned into a stream of light, and disappeared in front of Chenxuan in the blink of an eye.