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Dongfang Liuli's face was solemn as he spoke word by word, "They want you to join the Jianxuan Sect."

Lei Yi was stunned, as if struck by lightning. Joining the Jianxuan Sect? This was indeed an option he had never considered.

"What do they mean?" Lei Yi frowned, his mind racing with thoughts. He couldn't fathom Jian Xuanzong's attitude. On the one hand, he didn't want to offend the Poison Dragon Sect, but on the other, he wanted to win him over. Was it simply because of his demonstrated talent?

"My father said that the Poison Dragon Cult's strength should not be underestimated, and they need to further weigh the pros and cons." Dongfang Liuli said with a hint of helplessness, "But several elders believe that you are a talented person, so they proposed this condition."

"Oh, a talented person with great potential," Lei Yi laughed at himself. "How ridiculous that I have no way to defend myself now and have become a bargaining chip in their game."

Dongfang Liuli looked at him with heartache, gently held his hand, and tried to give him strength.

At the same time, when the leader of the Poison Dragon Cult learned that Lei Yi had contact with Jian Xuanzong, his face became terribly gloomy.

"It seems that this kid has some skills," he snorted coldly, "but do you think that you can sit back and relax just because you have climbed up the big tree of Jianxuan Sect?"

A glint of malice flashed in the Poison Dragon Cult leader's eyes, and he immediately intensified his slander against Lei Yi, fabricating more "evidence" and spreading it throughout the city. Suddenly, Lei Yi's situation became even more difficult, to the point where everyone was calling for his death.

In the city's teahouses and taverns, people were gossiping about Lei Yi, accusing him of being ungrateful and colluding with the Demon Cult. Walking down the street, Lei Yi could feel the strange looks from passersby, as if he were some unforgivable sinner.

Dongfang Liuli watched Lei Yi grow thinner and thinner, her heart filled with worry. She knew that although Lei Yi pretended to be calm on the surface, deep down he was already filled with anger and helplessness.

"Lei Yi, don't worry too much. I believe that the innocent will be cleared." Dongfang Liuli comforted him softly.

Lei Yi forced a smile. He knew that Dongfang Liuli was doing this for his own good, but he would not be able to rest easy until this matter was resolved.

"I'm fine." Lei Yi took a deep breath, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, "I won't let them succeed."

He knew that if he wanted to clear his name, he had to produce strong evidence. And his only chance was at the upcoming sect exchange conference...

"Liuli, accompany me to see Master Qingfeng," Lei Yi suddenly stood up, his eyes burning, "It's time to put an end to this."

As the sun set, the sky was dyed blood red, just like Lei Yi's current mood, depressed and gloomy. He stood in front of the Qingfeng Lay Buddhist's courtyard, took a deep breath, suppressed his irritation, and gently knocked on the gate.

"Come in." Mr. Qingfeng's voice was as calm and indifferent as ever, as if the troubles in the world had nothing to do with him.

Lei Yi pushed the door open and walked in, followed closely by Dongfang Liuli. After the two of them bowed to Master Qingfeng, Lei Yi stated his purpose straight out of the gate: "Master, I wish to expose the Poison Dragon Cult's conspiracy at the sect exchange conference."

Qingfeng Jushi frowned slightly, put down the sutra in his hand, and said with a hint of worry: "Lei Yi, I know you have resentment in your heart, but this matter is very serious. Have you thought it through?"

"I have no way out." Lei Yi laughed bitterly and recounted in detail how he was framed and slandered. "Now I have no way to defend myself. I can only seize this opportunity to clear my name."

"But, do you have any evidence to prove that all this was done by the Poison Dragon Cult?" asked Mr. Qingfeng, with a hint of doubt in his tone.

Lei Yi fell silent, clenching his fists, feeling powerless. The only evidence he had was the testimony of Miss Hongxiu, but she was just an ordinary person. In front of a powerful sect, her testimony seemed pale and powerless.

"I understand your difficulties, but without solid evidence, rash action will only put you in a more disadvantageous position." Qingfeng Jushi sighed and said earnestly, "You must remember that haste makes waste. Sometimes patience is more important than impulsiveness."

Lei Yi fell into deep thought. He knew what Master Qingfeng said made sense, but the frustration and anger in his heart could not be quelled. He had to do something and could not just sit there and wait for death.

At this moment, there was a commotion outside the courtyard. Several disciples hurried in and reported to Master Qingfeng in a panic, "Master, this is bad! There are rumors outside that Senior Brother Lei is not hesitating to attack his fellow disciples in order to obtain cultivation resources..."

Lei Yi's face turned livid upon hearing this. He knew that this was the Xuanying assassin working in the dark, intent on completely destroying his reputation.

"It seems that someone doesn't want you to speak at the sect exchange conference." Mr. Qingfeng narrowed his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

"I won't let them succeed!" Lei Yi gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with rage. He stood up abruptly, strode out of the courtyard, and headed straight for the mountain gate.

"Lei Yi, where are you going?" Dongfang Liuli asked worriedly.

"I'm going to find Miss Hongxiu," Lei Yi said without turning back, "I'm going to find the mastermind behind this and make him pay the price!"

Dongfang Liuli wanted to say something else but was stopped by Master Qingfeng.

"Let him go. There are some things he has to face on his own." Mr. Qingfeng looked at Lei Yi's receding back, his eyes filled with complicated expressions.

Lei Yi sped along, the image of Miss Hongxiu constantly appearing in his mind. He knew that Miss Hongxiu was just an ordinary person, and there must be someone behind the scenes, and this person was most likely the leader of the Poison Dragon Cult!

He went to Miss Hongxiu's residence, but found it was already empty. The neighbor told him that Miss Hongxiu had moved away a few days ago and no one knew where she had gone.

Lei Yi's heart sank. He knew he was once again on the defensive. The Poison Dragon Cult leader was meticulous and calculated, and he was like prey caught in a spider's web. No matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't escape fate's clutches...

He clenched his fists tightly, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and he muttered to himself: "Miss Hongxiu, I will definitely find you..."

As night fell, the cold moonlight fell on Lei Yi, making him seem even more lonely. He returned to the courtyard of Qingfeng Jushi and sat tiredly on a stone bench, his brows furrowed, and his heart filled with frustration.

"Still haven't found Miss Hongxiu?" Dongfang Liuli handed over a cup of hot tea and asked softly, with a hint of worry in her tone.

Lei Yi took the teacup but didn't drink. He let the aroma linger around his nose, but the bitter taste spread to his heart. "The Poison Dragon Cult leader is very meticulous. I visited every possible place Miss Hongxiu might have been, but I couldn't find any clues." He chuckled self-deprecatingly. "It seems I was too naive to think I could uncover the truth with just my passion."

"Don't lose heart," Dongfang Liuli held his hand and comforted him softly, "The Poison Dragon Cult leader is cunning and treacherous. We need to take a long-term approach."

Lei Yi took her hand in his, feeling the warmth from it, and felt a little more at ease. "Liuli, what do you think I should do? I feel like I'm trapped in a maze, and every step I take is filled with danger."

"We might be able to leverage the power of Jianxuan Sect," Dongfang Liuli said after a moment's hesitation. "The Sect Leader has always wanted to win you over. We can use this to reach an agreement with him and gain some support."

Lei Yi frowned even more tightly when he heard this. "But if we do this, we'll have to get involved in the sect's dispute. I don't want to become a pawn in their hands."

"I understand your concerns," Dongfang Liuli nodded in understanding. "But we're weak right now. If we want to fight the Poison Dragon Sect, we must seek help from outside forces. Besides, the Jianxuan Sect isn't entirely evil. As long as we're careful and cautious, we should be able to utilize their power without being controlled by them."

Lei Yi fell into deep thought, Dongfang Liuli's words echoing in his mind. He knew that Dongfang Liuli's words made sense, but he still felt a hint of hesitation. If you try to get the skin of a tiger, you could be doomed if you're not careful.

At this moment, a disciple of Jianxuan Sect hurried to the courtyard and bowed respectfully to Lei Yi, "Senior Brother Lei, the Sect Master invites you to the meeting room."

Lei Yi and Dongfang Liuli exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of surprise in the other's eyes. It seemed the Jianxuan Sect leader could no longer contain his desire and was eager to win over Lei Yi.

"I understand. I'll be there later." Lei Yi said to the disciple in a calm tone without any emotion.

After the disciple left, Lei Yi took a deep breath, stood up, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes. "Let's go, let's go meet the leader of the Jianxuan Sect and see what he has up his sleeve."

Dongfang Liuli followed him silently, her heart full of worry, but she knew that no matter what decision Lei Yi made, she would support him without hesitation.

Lei Yi and Dongfang Liuli arrived at the meeting room and found that the Jianxuan Sect leader had been waiting for a long time. He sat in the main seat, smiling, but his eyes gleamed with a shrewd glint that made them unpredictable.

"Junior Brother Lei, please take a seat." The head of Jianxuan Sect pointed to the seat next to him with a gentle tone, as if he was treating a long-time friend.

Lei Yi was not polite and walked straight to the seat and sat down. Dongfang Liuli stood behind him, looking around vigilantly.

"Junior Brother Lei, I invited you here today because I want to discuss a deal with you..." The head of Jianxuan Sect spoke slowly, with a hint of temptation in his tone.

Before he finished speaking, a disciple hurried in and handed a gold-embossed invitation to Lei Yi.

Lei Yi took the invitation, opened it, and his expression suddenly became solemn.

"Sect Exchange Conference..." he muttered to himself, his gaze fixed on the invitation, a heavy weight weighing on his heart. The gilded invitation shone coldly under the dim light. Lei Yi's fingers gently traced the words, as if touching the lines of fate. The Sect Exchange Conference—a grand gathering where disciples from all sects showcased their strength and tested each other—was also a battleground where undercurrents surged and intrigues swirled among various factions.

"It seems the Poison Dragon Cult leader is trying to force me to show up." Lei Yi threw the invitation onto the table, a sneer on his face. He knew that this invitation was both an invitation and a warning, a trap set for him by the Poison Dragon Cult leader.

The Jianxuan Sect's head quietly observed Lei Yi's reaction, a glint in his eye. "Junior Brother Lei, this sect exchange conference is a great opportunity for you." He took a sip from his teacup, his tone profound, "As long as you can shine at the conference, the Poison Dragon Cult's conspiracy will naturally collapse."

Lei Yi naturally understood the hidden meaning behind Jian Xuanzong's words. He was trying to use him as a tool to defeat the Poison Dragon Sect. He sneered inwardly, but remained calm on the surface. He pretended to be thoughtful and said, "The Sect Leader has a point, but..."

He deliberately stretched out his voice, his gaze fixed on Dongfang Liuli, a hint of inquiry and hesitation in his eyes. Dongfang Liuli understood, stepped forward, and bowed slightly, saying, "Master, Senior Brother Lei has been wronged. If he rashly attends the conference, he might be targeted by the Poison Dragon Cult."

"Don't worry about that," the Jian Xuan Sect's head said with a confident tone, "As long as Junior Brother Lei agrees to cooperate with my Jian Xuan Sect, I will naturally protect him."

Lei Yi thought to himself, "It's easy to say, but you're going to keep me safe? I'm afraid I'll be abandoned by you and still be kept in the dark." Although he had already made up his mind, he still pretended to be hesitant on the surface.

"Brother Lei, don't worry," Dongfang Liuli suddenly said, his tone firm, "Let's go together. I believe that good will prevail over evil, and the truth will eventually come to light."

Lei Yi felt a warm feeling in his heart. He knew that Dongfang Liuli was encouraging him and supporting him. He took a deep breath, a flicker of determination in his eyes. He raised his head and looked firmly at the head of Jianxuan Sect. He said slowly, "Okay, I promise you."

Seven days later, the sect exchange conference was held as scheduled. Lei Yi brought Dongfang Liuli, surrounded by many Jianxuan Sect disciples, to the conference venue - Yunding Tiangong.

As soon as he entered the venue, Lei Yi felt a chilling atmosphere. He scanned the surroundings, observing the brightly dressed disciples of various sects, each with a calm demeanor, evidently battle-hardened. Among this group, two gazes stood out, one sharp as a sword, the other as cold as a venomous snake. Following their gazes, Lei Yi saw the head of the Jianxuan Sect and the leader of the Poison Dragon Cult seated in separate areas. Their eyes met, sparks sparking...

"Junior Brother Lei, long time no see..." A sinister voice came from behind. Lei Yi knew who was coming without turning around.