Chapter 77

"Ah, Senior Sister, you're really naughty! You've seen through all the thoughts of Junior Sister!"

Ling Baixiu frowned and tilted her head, as if she was also troubled by this.

Ling Qinghui snorted and said, "Your attitude is truly disgusting."

Ling Baixiu seemed not to hear and continued, "When the Chao Du Array activates during the day, although the dead energy dissipates and the living energy flows, Senior Sister Three can control the array. It won't be just a dead array like now; its power will be even stronger! Senior Sister Three, no matter how I think about it, I can't come up with a way to break this Chao Du Array. Even if my father came, he might not have any way to deal with this array! But..."

At this point, her eyes lit up as if she had an idea, and she suddenly said to Ling Qinghui, "Senior Sister One, do you know that your two disciples once spoke ill of you behind your back, and Junior Sister heard it!"

Ling Qinghui was taken aback, not understanding why she was saying this. Ling Baixiu then pointed at Ling Jianlan and smiled, "Senior Sister Two, your two disciples are very loyal to you and never say anything bad about you. I guess Senior Sister Two must be very kind to them!"

Ling Jianlan's face changed, and she sternly said, "Ling Baixiu, what are you up to!"

Ling Baixiu covered her mouth and laughed, "Why is Senior Sister Two so anxious? The two disciples of Senior Sister One spoke ill of their elders behind her back, and Junior Sister is really angry about it. I want to help Senior Sister One by cutting out their tongues so they can't say anything bad about her in the future. What do you think, Senior Sister One?"

Ling Qinghui felt a chill down her spine at her cruel words, still smiling innocently, and dared not respond.

Ling Baixiu continued, "As for the disciples of Senior Sister Two... they are so obedient, so Junior Sister doesn't need to cut out their tongues."

Ling Jianlan, upon hearing this, felt no joy, only more worry. She didn't know what other vicious methods Ling Baixiu would come up with, and she started to tremble.

Sure enough, Ling Baixiu said, "But, Senior Sister, you know Junior Sister has always been curious. Although the two nieces seem loyal to Senior Sister Two on the surface, people's hearts are hard to fathom. Both of you are also thinking of killing Senior Sister Three, so I don't really believe them. I want to verify it!"

Ling Jianlan frowned and said, "Stop stirring up trouble! How do you plan to verify it?"

Ling Baixiu tilted her head and said, "Junior Sister heard that the hearts of loyal people still beat after they are taken out. Why don't we take out their hearts and see? If they keep beating, it proves they are truly loyal to Senior Sister Two. If they stop beating, it proves Junior Sister's guess is correct. Senior Sister Two, should we start with Yi Zhi or Hui Cai?" Yi Zhi and Hui Cai were Ling Jianlan's two female disciples, one fourteen years old and the other thirteen.

Ling Baixiu spoke these cruel words with ease, as if she were just taking something out of her pocket. Ling Jianlan was both angry and afraid, her fingers trembling as she pointed at Ling Baixiu and said, "You are so vicious! So vicious!"

Ling Baixiu frowned and pouted, "Senior Sister Two, why do you call me vicious? I just want to play. Besides, I'm not as bad as you, who are thinking of killing Senior Sister Three!"

Ling Jianlan was speechless with anger.

Ling Baixiu then turned to Ling Zaixin. Ling Zaixin said calmly, "It's my turn, right? How do you plan to provoke me? Do you want to catch the plant spirits one by one and kill them in front of me, or cut off their heads or take out their hearts?"

Ling Baixiu shook her head vigorously and said, "Senior Sister Three, you're so smart, guess again!"

Ling Zaixin said, "Even if Senior Sister Three is smart, she can't guess your thoughts. Just say it directly!"

Ling Baixiu said, "Senior Sister Three always likes to tease me. Why are you still teasing me now? Although you are kind to the plant spirits, as your junior sister for so long, how could I not know that you like the Lan Fish Demon Xiao Lan the most, who grew up with you? And Junior Sister also knows that today it has mastered the transformation technique and has taken human form."

Ling Zaixin was shocked and couldn't help but look at the small wooden house where Yu Baiyun lived. Seeing this, Ling Baixiu clapped her hands and said, "See, I guessed right! Senior Sister Three, will you still reward me with treats? Don't blame me, Senior Sister. Junior Sister couldn't think of a way to break the array, so I had to bring you out. If you come out obediently, everything will be fine!"

As she spoke, she gave a signal, and the white beast Qi walked away with a strange laugh. Soon, he returned with four young girls, throwing them in front of them. The white beast Qi said, "Junior Sister, these girls have such tender skin, so smooth. Why don't we let Senior Brother perform a live show in front of their teachers to open their eyes?"

Ling Baixiu, seeing his eager expression, laughed and said to Ling Zaixin and the others, "Senior Brother's idea is not bad!"

Ling Qinghui and Ling Jianlan clearly saw that the four girls were their disciples, apparently knocked unconscious. Hearing the white beast Qi's words, they were both shocked and angry, secretly deciding that if he made any improper moves, they would rush out to fight.

Ling Zaixin sighed and softened her tone, "Ling Baixiu, it seems Bai Yanlong wanted you to join the Hundred Flowers Valley for this day! If you want to be the valley master, why be so cruel? We are fellow disciples, and I will let you be the valley master."

Ling Baixiu waved at the white beast Qi and then sighed, "Ah, Senior Sister Three, you're teasing me again. Junior Sister has grown up, and you can't fool me anymore. If I don't kill you, how can I get the Spirit Wood Branch? Without the Spirit Wood Branch, how can I command the plant spirits in the valley? How can I be the master of the Hundred Flowers Valley?"

Ling Qinghui and Ling Jianlan were shocked, not expecting Ling Baixiu to know the secret of the Spirit Wood Branch. They recalled that her mother was a good friend of Lian Huanchen, so she must have known all this. As for Bai Yanlong's desire to seize the Hundred Flowers Valley, it was naturally because of the countless rare flowers and plant spirits in the valley, driven by greed.

Ling Zaixin, hearing her words, knew there was no room for negotiation, her mind in turmoil. She secretly thought of a plan and glanced at the wooden house where Li Yi lived. She gritted her teeth and suddenly said, "Ling Baixiu, you're thinking too simply. A mere Lan Fish Demon, do you really think I care? The three of us will die defending the Chao Du Array. Bring that Lan Fish Demon over and see if I blink!"

"Is that so? Then how about I tear the little fish demon's flesh off piece by piece in front of you?" a deep, powerful voice said.

Everyone turned to see a tall, white-haired old man slowly approaching, holding someone in his hand, and throwing them far away. It was Yu Baiyun.

Yu Baiyun, thrown to the ground, cried out in pain and sat there, whimpering.

Ling Zaixin exclaimed, "Xiao Yun!" Yu Baiyun, hearing her voice, cried out and reached out to her.

Ling Baixiu and the others bowed to the old man. He said sternly, "It seems, Valley Master Ling, you do care about this little fish demon!"

Ling Zaixin gritted her teeth, "You are Bai Yanlong!"

Bai Yanlong ignored her and walked straight to Yu Baiyun, slapping her face. The sound of the slap was loud and clear, and Yu Baiyun was thrown to the side, crying out in pain.

Bai Yanlong continued walking toward Yu Baiyun and turned to Ling Zaixin, "Valley Master Ling, how many slaps do you think it will take to kill her?"

Yu Baiyun struggled to get up, holding her painful face, tears streaming down her cheeks. Although she didn't understand what was happening, her eyes were filled with fear. Seeing the white-haired man approaching, she let out a sharp cry and kept gesturing to Ling Zaixin.

Seeing Bai Yanlong about to grab Yu Baiyun, Ling Zaixin finally couldn't hold back and shouted, "Stop!" She then instructed, "For the survival of the Hundred Flowers Valley, Senior Sisters, do not leave the array." She waved the Spirit Wood Branch and rushed over.

Ling Qinghui and Ling Jianlan both shouted, "Valley Master!"

Flowers danced in the air, forming a whirlwind, and countless petals suddenly appeared, swirling into a rain of flowers, carrying a fierce killing intent toward Bai Yanlong.

The rain of flowers was filled with powerful magic, forcing Bai Yanlong to step back, abandoning Yu Baiyun. He turned to Ling Zaixin and laughed, "Well done!"

Bai Yanlong's hands formed a pair of giant palms in the air, which he used to crush the whirlwind, scattering the flowers. The giant palms remained undamaged.

Ling Zaixin shouted, and the scattered flowers, carrying magic, flew at Bai Yanlong like sharp blades. Bai Yanlong waved his hands, manipulating the giant palms to block or strike, scattering the flowers.

The Life and Death of Plants technique of the Hundred Flowers Valley, though profound and suitable for cultivating with plants, was not adept at fighting. Bai Yanlong's Struggle for Life technique, on the other hand, emphasized strength and using everything to his advantage. His realm far exceeded Ling Zaixin's, and he easily shattered her flower rain with his condensed energy.

Ling Zaixin's Spirit Wood Branch waved continuously, and the scattered flowers rose from the ground, swirling in the air, attacking Bai Yanlong. She also emitted a black light, aiming for a precise moment to shoot it.

Bai Yanlong, though not afraid of the flower rain, found it troublesome. As he turned, a black light suddenly struck from behind, carrying a cold aura. He knew this was the Withered Wood technique of the Life and Death of Plants. If hit, it could cause paralysis or even decay. He coldly snorted, leaped up, and dodged the black light, charging straight at Ling Zaixin.

Ling Zaixin, seeing the attack, used her technique to control the flower rain to attack Bai Yanlong and continuously emitted three black lights. Bai Yanlong dodged and suddenly pushed a palm, breaking through the flower rain and attacking Ling Zaixin.

Bai Yanlong could have broken the flower rain array long ago. While fighting Ling Zaixin, he also observed the reactions of Ling Qinghui and Ling Jianlan in the Chao Du Array, wanting to use Ling Zaixin to lure them out. He mainly defended, depleting Ling Zaixin's magic.

Ling Zaixin saw through Bai Yanlong's intentions. Although she was at a disadvantage, she struggled to control the flower rain, attacking Bai Yanlong and protecting herself and Yu Baiyun from Ling Baixiu and others, her magic rapidly depleting.

Ling Zaixin was not despairing; she was waiting for Li Yi to act. But Li Yi had not moved, and she began to worry, wondering if she had misjudged him or if she had been seen through.

"Bang," another flower rain was shattered. Ling Zaixin felt her inner energy nearly depleted, extremely exhausted. Her face showed determination, and she gritted her teeth, throwing the peach branch in her hand.

Ling Qinghui and Ling Jianlan's faces changed, and they shouted in unison, "No!"