Chapter 5

Li Xueru looked perplexed, glancing at Long Hao, who stood righteously in front of her. Her head was slightly tilted, unable to comprehend the sudden change in Long Hao's behavior. The younger brother who had been willing to sacrifice his life for her had become a stranger.

However, it didn't take long for Li Xueru to grasp the situation—Long Hao was framing her.

"Long Hao, I will make you pay!"

Li Xueru seethed with anger, her eyes gleaming with a cold killing intent. In a burst of rage, she unleashed a powerful strength, sending a palm hurtling toward Long Hao.

Bang!

Despite her seemingly delicate appearance, Li Xueru, being a Fleshy Body 10th Layer Great Perfection powerhouse, possessed a divine strength of 10,000 jin. Her palm created a hurricane, and if Long Hao were hit, he would likely be seriously injured, if not dead.

Sensing the imminent danger, Long Hao swiftly evaded, running away instantly. The Heavenly Star Stone Bridge, located just outside Pill Palace, was now witnessing Long Hao's thunderous escape. His actions reverberated like a thunderclap, drawing attention from the surroundings.

Sou! Sou! Sou!

Powerful silhouettes rushed out from Pill Palace, racing towards Heavenly Star Stone Bridge.

Long Hao observed the figures approaching and, without hesitation, rushed toward them. He grabbed one of the silhouettes and urgently pleaded, "Senior Brother, help! Li Xueru stole the Transforming Dragon Pill from Senior Sister Lu Yao, and when I exposed her, she tried to kill me!"

His voice echoed like a thunderous explosion, alarming more and more people.

"Outrageous!"

A stern shout accompanied by the surge of Void's true qi manifested a colossal hand seal, confronting Li Xueru head-on.

Boom!

Li Xueru, being only at the Fleshy Body Realm, couldn't withstand the power of the true qi hand seal. She was sent flying, crashing onto Heavenly Star Stone Bridge. Coughing up a mouthful of blood, she appeared disheveled and injured.

A young man in a white robe emerged, exuding an extraordinary aura. Innate true qi radiated from him, giving him a majestic appearance. His cold gaze landed on Long Hao.

"So shameless, so despicable..."

Long Hao couldn't help but appreciate the softness and sweetness of the person in his arms. Unfortunately, his joy was short-lived, and he found himself soaring through the air. He landed at a distance, realizing he had bumped into the white-robed woman.

"Ah... you pervert!"

A shrill scream pierced the air as Long Hao was sent flying, finally settling on the distant ground.

"Not good!"

Long Hao panicked, recognizing his error. As he struggled to stand, he noticed a woman in a white robe standing beside the white-robed young man. She appeared exceptionally pure but with an extraordinary figure, attracting attention.

The woman's shy expression and her captivating full bosom left Long Hao both embarrassed and shocked. He had unintentionally touched her during his panic.

"Senior Sister, I'm sorry! It was unintentional. Li Xueru wanted to kill me, and I had no choice..."

Long Hao sincerely apologized, approaching the white-robed woman with humility.

"You shameless rascal!"

The white-robed woman blushed with anger, her eyes filled with disdain. However, upon seeing Long Hao's pale face and bloodied lips, her gaze softened. She didn't pursue the matter further.

Long Hao heaved a sigh of relief, thinking how fortunate it was that the Senior Sister was understanding. He dared not say more and promptly stood beside the white-robed young man.

Long Hao recognized the white-robed young man as Qin Lin, an inner sect disciple of Pill Palace and a recognized genius.

"What happened? You mentioned that she stole the Transforming Dragon Pill from Junior Sister Lu Yao?"

Qin Lin questioned Long Hao with indifference.

"Senior Brother Qi Lin! Yes, Li Xueru stole Senior Sister Lu Yao's Transforming Dragon Pill! Today, I went to buy medicine pills from Pill Palace, and I happened to see Li Xueru leaving Senior Sister Lu Yao's residence. She said that she finally obtained the Transforming Dragon Pill. I intended to report her to Senior Sister and Senior Brother of Pill Palace, but she discovered me and tried to kill me... cough... cough..."

Long Hao's face displayed an expression of grievance, sadness, determination, and anger. Eventually, he coughed several times, spitting out mouthfuls of blood. However, he stood up, embodying an image of dignity and integrity.

Even the white-robed Senior Sister couldn't help but feel sympathy, her eyes revealing a softer look.

"Li Xueru, is this true?"

Qin Lin's gaze turned cold, scrutinizing Li Xueru.

"No! This is not true, Senior Brother Qi Lin! The Transforming Dragon Pill was not stolen by me. Long Hao sneaked into Senior Sister Lu Yao's courtyard and stole the Transforming Dragon Pill! He is trying to frame me..."

Li Xueru's anger reached its peak, her eyes bloodshot. If it weren't for Qin Lin's intervention, she might have attacked Long Hao on the spot.

"Senior Brother Qi Lin! I am just a Fleshy Body Realm 4th Layer outer sect disciple. How could I enter Senior Sister Lu Yao's residence? Li Xueru is falsely accusing me. If Senior Brother Qi Lin, the first genius of Pill Palace, can be just and impartial, I would be very grateful. Please do justice for me!"

Long Hao wore an expression of wronged innocence, coupled with a look of despair and confusion, as well as tears in his eyes. His performance elicited sympathy from everyone present.

"I heard that! Long Hao is indeed deeply infatuated. Li Xueru is truly ruthless, a real wolf in sheep's clothing!"

"I heard that Long Hao has been sending medicine pills and spirit stones to Li Xueru several times. Li Xueru is simply ungrateful!"

"I heard that Li Xueru is also involved with inner sect Senior Brother Gou Shengtian. How could she possibly pay attention to Long Hao? This Long Hao is too pitiful!"

The surrounding crowd began to gossip, casting disdainful looks towards Li Xueru.