Chapter 155: Ghost Domain Customs (11)

The person who spoke was none other than Lin Fan, and he was seen pulling Su Wanqing as he darted out from the crowd.

Beneath Lin Fan's eye sockets hung two exaggerated dark circles, his face weary, clearly looking like someone who had stayed up far too late.

As for Su Wanqing, although the skin on her face was so tender and supple it seemed as if one could pinch water from it, she too had a faint dark circle beneath her eyes, clearly having endured quite a bit of torment.

The starkly different states of the two, yet their similarly weary appearance, left everyone stunned.

The two walked slowly to a spot between Supreme Mingye and Mu Tianhe, standing with their backs to Supreme Mingye and facing Mu Tianhe. Their expressions were calm and unhurried as Lin Fan continued to speak:

"As everyone knows, ghosts are best at creating predicaments and illusions.

Saintess Su Wanqing, with her heart set on justice and knowing the Xuanyin Qin Sect could hardly hold on, diverted all those predicaments and illusions onto me alone.

With all these predicaments piled together, I can't even remember how many days I stayed up just so the Xuanyin Qin Sect Disciples could safely overcome the crisis!"

The Disciples from the other three domains present suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. No wonder those dark circles are as black as the bottom of a pot."

But at this moment, Supreme Mingye's gaze narrowed slightly.

He stared at the two faint black marks visible on Su Wanqing's long dress, then looked at the dark circles under their eyes; the texture was identical.

Clearly, these two clowns had painted those dark circles on.

Sovereign Jue's facial muscles twitched involuntarily, but he couldn't bring himself to expose it. If he were to expose it, wouldn't he lose face?

To cover his embarrassment, Supreme Mingye immediately lowered his dharma body and pulled Lin Fan and Su Wanqing behind him, blocking Mu Tianhe's line of sight, afraid the other party might discover something amiss.

"Do you see now? Your strength is insufficient, what else do you have to say?"

The whole scene fell silent, but Lin Chen and the others were struggling to hold back their laughter, never imagining that those two black handprints would be used in such a way.

Mu Tianhe's old face darkened, clearly unable to save face, and he suppressed the anger in his heart, shouting:

"Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, hurry and apologize to Sovereign Jue!"

But Left Sword Envoy Yun Che showed no intention of backing down. His eyes were full of stubbornness, and he forced himself to stand despite his weak body, saying coldly:

"This Disciple is not wrong. It must be that this Ghost Domain and the Qin Sect are colluding, teaming up to put on a fine show!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Tianhe trembled with rage. You are on their territory, and I cannot beat Supreme Mingye. Do you really want to see these old bones of mine dismantled?

Mu Tianhe's face turned livid, and he shouted in a deep, angry voice: "Rebellious Disciple! Apologize to Sovereign Jue, or be expelled from the Yunyin Sword Sect!"

Mu Xueyan, standing to the side, was burning with anxiety. She hurriedly walked to Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's side, gently shaking his arm, and persuaded him in a soft voice:

"Brother Yun, hurry and apologize. Now is not the time to clash head-on with Sovereign Jue. A gentleman takes revenge, ten years is not too late. Once you reach Major Achievement in your cultivation, there will be plenty of opportunities!"

Listening to her soft pleading and looking at the tears in her eyes, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's anger gradually subsided. Finally, he cupped his hands and bowed to Sovereign Jue,

"It is we who lack the strength, and we are convinced of our defeat. The matter started because of me; if Sovereign Jue wishes to punish, then punish me alone."

Although he had backed down, that arrogance remained deeply hidden in his bones.

Supreme Mingye looked at Left Sword Envoy Yun Che with interest, his words flippant, "Kneel down, kowtow ten times, and this matter will be dropped."

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's body stiffened. He stood in place for a long time, but still did not kneel.

Mu Xueyan gently pushed his body from the side, signaling him to kneel and apologize.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's face was twisted by the struggle within his heart; he found it impossible to kneel.

Just then, Mu Tianhe shouted from behind: "Rebellious Disciple! Still not kneeling!"

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che gritted his teeth, just about to retort, when he suddenly heard a dull thud. Mu Xueyan had already dropped to her knees with a thud, tears shimmering in her eyes,

"I will kneel to you on his behalf, please let him go."

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che was shaken. He hurriedly stepped forward to grab Mu Xueyan's arm, "Xue Yan, we will not kneel. A man can be killed, but not humiliated!"

However, Mu Xueyan knelt firmly, tears overflowing from her eyes, yet she shook her head resolutely, refusing to get up.

Her actions struck Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's heart like a heavy hammer; anger, shame, and pain were intertwined in his heart.

Lord Heiyan spoke with interest: "What a fine 'a man can be killed, but not humiliated.' I do not care to slaughter juniors.

Ye Youming, you and Left Sword Envoy Yun Che go to the Life and Death Arena, and kill him for me."

"Youming, as you command!" Ye Youming replied with her head bowed, then turned and walked toward Left Sword Envoy Yun Che with an expressionless face.

Lin Fan listened from the side, cold sweat pouring down, his heart anxious. Once this drama played out, Ye Youming would definitely be killed by Left Sword Envoy Yun Che. But the problem was, Ye Youming was now his woman.

What to do? What to do?

He subconsciously glanced at Su Wanqing, his heart tightening, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

Su Wanqing laughed softly, "What, worried about your little lover?"

Lin Fan's heart gave a sudden jolt, "Little lover?"

A mischievous glint flashed in Su Wanqing's eyes as she continued: "The bruises on her body were left by you, right? Others might not recognize them, but I am very familiar with them."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan's expression immediately became complex.

Indeed, he and Su Wanqing had been entangled several times; others might not understand those marks, but Su Wanqing could recognize them at a glance.

"It's not impossible for you to save her,"

Su Wanqing continued casually, her voice carrying a hint of mockery,

"Go back and wash my dress; it must be hand-washed. Once you've washed it, I'll tell you how to save her."

Lin Fan's brain short-circuited instantly. Did he have any reason to refuse? Of course not. This wasn't a condition; it was practically letting him off easy!

"Fine, I'll wash it for you in a moment."

Just as the two were still conversing in secret, their vision suddenly went black, and Supreme Mingye's voice exploded in their minds like a cold wind:

"Wash it for me immediately!"

As the voice disappeared, Lin Fan and Su Wanqing only felt their bodies sway, and the next moment, they had been transported to the side of a cozy little pond.

The clear water surface shimmered with a faint light, and the surroundings were lush and green, like a secluded fairyland.

Lin Fan and Su Wanqing were stunned; clearly, Supreme Mingye had sent them out directly.

Su Wanqing gently smoothed her skirt, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly, her smile deepening.

Supreme Mingye was already panicking.

Seeing that Lin Fan and Su Wanqing had actually used such crude methods to create dark circles, he had a splitting headache.

Fearing they would be exposed, he simply sent these two "clowns" away directly to have peace and quiet sooner and avoid any complications.

Swish, swish, swish! Suddenly, three figures appeared out of thin air.

Lin Fan looked back and saw that it was Princess Jin Xuan, Princess Hu Qinlan, and Yin Miaoxue.

"Young Master!"

The three gathered around Lin Fan, each with a different temperament but equally outstanding.

Lin Fan was slightly surprised, "Why are you all here?"

Princess Hu Qinlan frowned slightly and said softly:

"Just now, everything went black before our eyes, and Sovereign Jue's voice rang in our minds, telling us to learn well, and then we arrived here."

Before Lin Fan could digest this information, he saw two graceful and pretty maids appear in front of the pavilion, bowing slightly in salute:

"Honored guests, please follow us."