5. A Double Loss

"Qingzhu, what exactly happened?"

At this moment, Shen Qing was very upset. Her two most outstanding disciples, the future of Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace, had turned against each other.

How could she not feel heartbroken?

Chen Xuan thought that after explaining things to this extent, based on Qingzhu's original character from the novel, she would surely admit it herself but never reveal who was responsible.

However, to his shock, Qingzhu suddenly covered her face and started sobbing, adopting a tactic of retreat to advance. "Brother Chen, if you no longer have a place for me in your heart, why bother saying such hurtful things? It only makes me look like the one at fault."

With just a few words, she made herself the victim. Such skill in manipulation must have taken centuries to master.

Where was the cold and aloof fairy, Ling Qingzhu, he once knew?

Who on earth ruined her character?

Chen Xuan realized that the Ling Qingzhu in front of him was no longer the one he knew. It was as if she had become a completely different person, the change was too drastic!

[Ding, Ling Qingzhu feels wronged +100 emotional points.]

Seeing her cry, the once furious Shen Qing began to soften. After a moment of contemplation, she sighed heavily, as if resigning herself to fate. She knew now that perhaps the person who had defiled Ling Qingzhu truly wasn't Chen Xuan.

But even if it was him, what could she do? Both were equally precious to her.

Moreover... this marriage was her doing. If anyone was to be blamed, it would start with her!

Shen Qing thought for a while and decided she needed to understand the full story before making any decisions. "Qingzhu, at the end of the day, Chen Xuan is still your husband. You owe him a proper explanation."

"Master, it wasn't my fault. I was a victim, too! I was forced into it!"

Shen Qing voice turned stern. "Explain everything clearly. I will judge what's right and wrong."

"Well, it happened like this..."

Ling Qingzhu then proceeded to recount how she was ambushed while in the Tianyan Mountains and how she lost her purity, though she altered the details slightly.

According to her version, she was indeed controlled and taken advantage of, but once she regained control, she immediately killed the perpetrator and avenged herself.

She didn't mention that Chen Xuan had previously warned her not to go to the Great Yan Empire alone.

As Chen Xuan listened to her fabricated story, he couldn't help but want to laugh.

His evaluation was: good story, bad execution.

Shen Qing, despite being the grand master of Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace, was still a woman.

After hearing Ling Qingzhu's story, she put herself in her shoes. If her own man had been unfaithful, she wouldn't have spared them either.

But on the other hand, the offender was her beloved disciple with the highest chance of achieving supreme enlightenment in the sect's history.

After weighing her options, Shen Qing wanted to reconcile their marriage, playing the role of a mediator.

"Chen Xuan, you heard her. This wasn't Qingzhu's fault. She even killed the person responsible, avenging herself and you. Why not let this matter rest?"

What was she thinking, saying something like that? Was she trying to calm the situation or make it worse?

[Ding, Ling Qingzhu feels understood +50 emotional points.]

You actually feel understood?

Chen Xuan couldn't believe it. How could someone believe this story with such a weak plot?

The palace master was really this naive?

But Chen Xuan had already made up his mind. Not even an army of oxen could drag him back now.

"Master, since the truth is clear, I ask that you grant me this request."

"No! I disagree!"

Before Shen Qing could respond, Ling Qingzhu interjected.

However, Chen Xuan, firm in his resolve, didn't care about her opinion. "Master, whether you agree or not, I've already given her the divorce papers. That's that."

"Wait!"

As Chen Xuan turned to leave, Shen Qing suddenly called out to him.

"Do you have something else to say, Master?"

Shen Qing continued trying to mediate. "Chen Xuan, you two are considered the perfect couple in the eyes of the top sects in the Eastern Xuan Region. To separate over such a small matter, isn't that a shame?"

[Ding, Ling Qingzhu feels relieved +100 emotional points.]

Hearing her master say this, Ling Qingzhu breathed a sigh of relief. However, Chen Xuan frowned.

You call this a small matter? Then what is the big one?

Before he could speak, Shen Qing continued, "How about this? Both of you go back and take some time to calm down. Maybe after some time, you'll change your mind about separating."

Calm down? Even if you gave him a century to calm down, this would never blow over!

Who could accept being cheated on?

Naturally, Chen Xuan refused such a request outright. He had already given her the divorce papers.

"I'm already calm. There's no need for further persuasion."

Seeing his resolute attitude, Shen Qing realized that her hope of repairing the marriage was nothing but wishful thinking.

"I have other matters to attend to. I won't intrude on your conversation any longer." With everything already said, Chen Xuan turned and left without looking back.

Even the master no longer called out to him. He was thoroughly disappointed in Ling Qingzhu and even more disappointed in Qin Xiuqing.

Throughout the entire ordeal, his gaze never lingered on Ling Qingzhu for more than two seconds.

This deeply unsettled Ling Qingzhu. Before all of this, whenever she was present, Chen Xuan's eyes would never stray from her. But this time? He completely ignored her!

For a moment, her delicate hands clutched her dress tightly, her teeth biting her lips as she contemplated something.

Shen Qing watched Chen Xuan's departing figure, feeling a deep sense of helplessness.

In truth, she had known about Ling Qingzhu's trip to the Great Yan Empire.

Initially, she was against it, but after learning that the strongest person there was only at the Nirvana Realm, she reluctantly agreed to let her go in search of opportunities.

Damn it, if only she had sent an elder to accompany her for protection!

Now look at the mess!

It was truly a case of losing both the bride and the soldiers.

"Qingzhu, starting today, you'll go into seclusion. You're not allowed to leave until you reach the Nirvana Realm."

"Yes, Master."

Ling Qingzhu nodded and turned to leave.

Shen Qing sighed again, watching her disciple's retreating figure. This was the only punishment she could offer. At the same time, she was already considering sending someone to the Great Yan Empire to investigate who was responsible and have them killed.

She had a strong feeling that if she didn't do something, she might lose Chen Xuan, her genius disciple, because of her decision today.

Even though she kept the disciple with the best chance of enlightenment, it still felt like a loss.

If Chen Xuan switched allegiance to another sect, it would be a huge problem for her palace.

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