I am destroying the protagonist in the fantasy world!

Liu Changqing, the Second Elder of the Qingyun Sect, was a sinister and cunning man, skilled at reading people's expressions. He had many disciples under his tutelage and held considerable prestige within the sect. His overtures towards Lei Yi were not sincere, but rather a deliberate attempt to test the sect leader's fear of Lei Yi.

Lei Yi naturally understood the pros and cons of this, so he remained calm and humbly replied, "Elder Liu, your praise is unbelievable. I am just a rural cultivator without a master."

"Oh? In that case, Young Master Lei's talent is even higher than many disciples of my Qingyun Sect." Liu Changqing said with a wry smile, his tone carrying a hint of sarcasm.

The surrounding Qingyun Sect disciples also echoed, their words filled with contempt. They had long been dissatisfied with Lei Yi, this guy who suddenly appeared, and now that the elders had taken the lead in the attack, they naturally would not miss this opportunity to add insult to injury.

Lei Yi sneered in his heart, but remained expressionless on the surface. He said calmly, "You are all too kind. I only won by chance, so don't take it seriously."

"Humph, victory is victory, how can it be called luck!" someone in the crowd said sarcastically, "I think you used some shameful means!"

This statement immediately caused an uproar, and everyone looked at Lei Yi with suspicion.

Lei Yi's heart sank. He knew that he had been tricked.

As expected, over the next few days, rumors about how insidious and cunning he was and how he used underhanded means to win the competition intensified within the Qingyun Sect.

Upon hearing these rumors, Sect Leader Lu's expression darkened. Although he admired Lei Yi's strength, he valued the sect's reputation even more. Now that Lei Yi was infamous, he had no choice but to treat him with caution.

Then, Lei Yi discovered that Sect Leader Lu's attitude towards him had become noticeably colder, and he even began to distance himself from him intentionally or unintentionally.

"Young Master Lei, the sect is very busy these days, so I won't bother you with any help." Sect Master Lu said calmly, "Just rest in the guest room."

Lei Yi opened his mouth to explain, but was interrupted by Sect Leader Lu, who waved his hand. "No need to say more, I have made up my mind."

Lei Yi had no choice but to retreat. He knew that he had no way to defend himself and that only by finding evidence could he clear his name.

However, when he was secretly investigating, he found that his every move seemed to be monitored...

Lei Yi was terribly anxious, the rumors spitting out their tongues like a venomous snake, trapping him in it. He tried several times to find Master Lu to explain, but Master Lu seemed to be deliberately avoiding him, either practicing in seclusion or out on patrol, and he could not even see him.

"What should I do?" Lei Yi paced in the yard impatiently. There had been no progress in the investigation over the past few days, and there was no improvement on the side of Sect Leader Lu. He felt like he was trapped in a spider web, with no way out.

"The clear will be clear, and the turbid will be turbid. Instead of wasting time explaining, it is better to do something practical to stop the gossips." Dongfang Liuli's voice came from outside the window, with a hint of coolness, brushing across Lei Yi's anxious heart.

Lei Yi's eyes lit up. Dongfang Liuli's words were like a revelation, pulling him out of his predicament. "You mean..."

"Rumors stop with the wise, and even more so with actions. Instead of getting entangled with those people in the sect, it is better to go out and help the weak, and prove your character with actions." Dongfang Liuli said in a firm tone with a hint of encouragement.

Lei Yi thought for a moment and nodded heavily.

The next day, Lei Yi left the Qingyun Sect and began doing good deeds in the nearby villages. He helped villagers repair their houses, provided medical care and medicine to the sick, and taught them some simple self-defense techniques. His actions gradually changed the villagers' perception of him.

"Young Master Lei is such a good man. Unlike those high-ranking immortal cultivators, he doesn't even take us common people seriously."

"Yes, I heard from my son that Young Master Lei even helped him fight off a ferocious beast!"

The villagers' praise reached the ears of the Qingyun Sect disciples, but it aroused the dissatisfaction of those who spread rumors. They gathered together to discuss how to ruin Lei Yi's "good deeds".

"Humph, this guy is just pretending. Does he really think he can clear his name?"

"We can't let him succeed. We have to think of a way..."

A few days later, Lei Yi was helping villagers harvest their crops in the fields when a group of men suddenly rushed over. The leader pointed at Lei Yi's nose and cried out at the top of his lungs, "Give me back my son's life! You murderer!" Lei Yi was stunned. Before he could react...

Lei Yi was stunned. Before he could react, the wailing woman suddenly threw herself in front of him, beating her chest and stamping her feet. Her cries echoed across the fields: "My poor son, how could you be killed by this vicious cultivator! You died such a tragic death!"

The surrounding villagers were talking about it. The villagers who were originally grateful to Lei Yi now looked suspicious. Lei Yi then realized that he had fallen into a trap and someone had deliberately framed him! He tried to explain: "I didn't kill anyone. I don't even know your son!"

"You still dare to quibble!" The woman suddenly stopped crying and pointed at Lei Yi's nose, cursing, "My son said a few days ago that he was going to the Qingyun Sect to become a disciple, but he never came back. Who else could have killed him if not you?!"

"You're slandering me!" Lei Yi was furious, but he could do nothing about it. He knew that nothing he said would work; these people had come prepared, determined to torture him to death.

"Don't listen to his nonsense, he is just guilty!" Someone in the crowd shouted, and then several more people stood up, claiming that their relatives had also disappeared for no reason, and pointed the finger at Lei Yi.

Lei Yi was speechless and could only watch helplessly as the image he had painstakingly cultivated was destroyed. He was filled with anger and powerlessness, but he had no place to vent.

News of this farce quickly reached Qingyun Sect. Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Lu's face darkened terribly. He had originally held out a glimmer of hope for Lei Yi, but now, he was completely disappointed.

"Lei Yi, what else do you have to say?" Sect Leader Lu looked at Lei Yi coldly, his tone full of disappointment and disgust.

"Master, I didn't kill anyone. Someone framed me for all this!" Lei Yi knelt on the ground, his tone urgent but looking pale and weak.

"Framed? Where's the evidence? How can you prove your innocence?" Sect Leader Lu snorted coldly, "All you did was just to cover up your crimes!"

Lei Yi was speechless. He knew that without evidence, any words would be futile. He could only watch as Sect Leader Lu became completely disappointed in him, then turned and left, leaving him with a cold back.

Lei Yi's situation became increasingly difficult. Rumors spread like a plague, completely isolating him. He wandered aimlessly along the mountain path of the Qingyun Sect, the villagers' accusations and the disappointed look of Sect Leader Lu constantly echoing in his mind.

Suddenly, he stopped, a gleam in his eyes. Something was wrong. All of this was too deliberate. From the villagers' accusations to Sect Leader Lu's attitude, it felt like someone was orchestrating this behind the scenes. Lei Yi clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with rage. He wanted to see who was behind all this!

Lei Yi walked aimlessly along the Qingyun Sect's mountain path, his heart swirling with emotion. He recalled the events of the past few days, from the villagers' cries, to the "missing" relatives, to the change in Sect Leader Lu's attitude. Everything seemed reasonable, yet it also revealed a strange coincidence.

"Could it be that someone deliberately set me up?" Lei Yi thought to himself, "But, I've only been in this world for a short time, who on earth would want to kill me?"

He decided to start with the villagers, trying to find clues about the mastermind behind the incident. He concealed his presence and quietly returned to the scene, carefully observing the surrounding environment, hoping to find some clues.

However, just as Lei Yi was secretly investigating, a shocking news came from Qingyun Sect: Sect Leader Lu wanted to expel him from the Qingyun Sect's sphere of influence!

"Lei Yi, considering the contributions you have made to Qingyun Sect, I will not pursue the crime of killing innocent people, but you must leave this place and never set foot in Qingyun Sect again!" The voice of Sect Leader Lu echoed in the hall, cold and ruthless, leaving no room for maneuver.

Lei Yi was furious, but he also understood that he was now in a state of utter indignation. Forcing himself to stay would only put him in a more disadvantageous position. He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and bowed deeply to Master Lu. "Disciple, obey your command."

However, just as Lei Yi turned around and was about to leave, a cold voice suddenly rang out in the hall, "Wait a minute."

Lei Yi turned around suddenly and saw a woman in a light blue dress who had appeared at the entrance of the hall. She had a beautiful face and a noble temperament, and her clear eyes revealed a majesty that could not be ignored.

"You are..." Sect Leader Lu looked at the woman who suddenly appeared, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

The woman ignored Master Lu and walked straight to Lei Yi, a meaningful smile on her lips. "Are you Lei Yi? My name is Dongfang Liuli, and I want to talk to you about something."