"Reporting to the Sect Master, the sect's most treasured artifact has been stolen!"

A disciple rushed into the main hall in a panic, knelt on one knee, and reported the shocking news to Luo Hongyan, who was sitting above and handling affairs.

Before Luo Hongyan could recover from her shock, another disciple rushed over, shouting in terror, "Report! Reporting to the sect leader, two corpses with their spiritual energy drained have been found outside the ancestral hall. The Holy Son's personal jade pendant was also found at the scene!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Hongyan, whose expression was already grave, suddenly stood up, a flash of anger in her beautiful eyes.

However, at that moment, the third disciple stumbled in, his voice trembling, and said, "Reporting, to the Sect Master, the Holy Son actually attempted to forcibly defile Fourth Senior Sister's innocence!"

These successive pieces of bad news struck Luo Hongyan's heart like bolts from a clear sky.

Her stunningly beautiful face was now slightly distorted by anger and shock, and her chest heaved violently, revealing her extreme inner turmoil.

The entire hall fell into a deathly silence. Everyone present held their breath, not daring to make a sound, for fear of angering Luo Hongyan.

Luo Hongyan took a deep breath, trying to suppress the anger in her heart. Her cold gaze swept over everyone in the hall, and she said in a cold voice, "I will personally escort that traitor to the Hall of Law Enforcement for trial. Also, I will thoroughly investigate the theft of the sect's most precious treasure and the murderer who drained the disciples' spiritual energy."

The disciples responded in unison and quickly withdrew.

……

Before long, Qin Yichen was personally escorted to the Hall of Law Enforcement by Luo Hongyan.

"Qin Yichen, you stole the sect's most precious treasure, harmed your fellow disciples, cultivated demonic arts, and even attempted to commit indecent acts against your fellow disciples! This is utterly outrageous!"

Elder Ye Qingshan was furious. He slammed his fist on the table and stood up. His eyes were wide open, as if his eyeballs were about to pop out of their sockets. His raging anger seemed capable of burning Qin Yichen to ashes.

"Now that all the evidence is irrefutable, with witnesses and physical evidence before you, what else do you have to say? Quickly confess the truth, do you plead guilty?"

Ye Qingshan questioned him sternly, his voice booming like a great bell, echoing throughout the entire hall.

"I recognize you as my uncle!"

Faced with Ye Qingshan's questioning, Qin Yichen did not back down and shouted back at the top of his lungs.

His face was full of anger and disdain, his eyes fixed on Ye Qingshan, and he continued to shout, "You want to convict me based on some fabricated charges? You slander others without any evidence, what kind of justice is that?"

"presumptuous!"

Upon hearing Qin Yichen's arrogant words, Elder Ye Qingshan's expression changed drastically. A flash of cold light appeared in his eyes, and a sharp killing intent instantly spread out.

He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force, and said through gritted teeth, "Kid, if you have the guts, say those words to me again!"

Feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from Ye Qingshan, Qin Yichen couldn't help but tremble, but he quickly calmed himself down.

A good man does not suffer immediate losses.

People are under the eaves and have to bow their heads!

So he quickly composed himself, put on a fawning smile, bowed and scraped to Ye Qingshan, and said, "Oh dear, Elder Ye, please calm down. I was confused and misspoke just now! Actually, I wanted to say that Elder Ye is truly wise and powerful, elegant and dignified, simply the most handsome man in the world!"

Upon hearing this, even the usually composed and steady Ye Qingshan was taken aback, a look of astonishment appearing on his face.

However, being a seasoned veteran of the world, he quickly regained his composure, feigning modesty as he waved his hand and coughed twice, saying, "Ahem...you've got a sweet tongue, kid. Alright, alright, enough with the smooth talk, let's get down to business!"

Luo Hongyan, who had been resting with her eyes closed on the high platform, trembled slightly, her phoenix eyes widened, and she shouted sternly, "You unfilial disciple, I ask you, do you admit your guilt or not!"

Qin Yichen had no liking for this blind and heartless cheap master. "I'm innocent, why should I admit it?"

A hint of disappointment flashed in Luo Hongyan's beautiful eyes as she coldly said, "Whether you are guilty or not is not for you to decide. Now that we have both witnesses and physical evidence, how do you intend to deny it?"

Qin Yichen couldn't help but roll his eyes. "Witnesses can be replaced, and physical evidence can be forged!"

"presumptuous!"

Luo Hongyan's face turned cold. "You're being stubborn and trying to confuse the public and slander the sect's impartiality!"

Qin Yichen rolled his eyes so hard they almost popped out.

I couldn't help but curse inwardly: You wouldn't believe me anyway, so why did you even ask? It's like taking off your pants to fart, completely unnecessary!

Yun Ruoxi's eyebrows were slightly furrowed, her beautiful eyes were filled with tears, and her delicate body trembled slightly, as if a gust of wind could blow her over.

She parted her cherry-like lips slightly and said in an almost pleading tone, "Fifth Junior Brother, things have come to this, why are you still so stubborn? As long as you obediently admit your mistake, I, your senior sister, will definitely plead for you before Master!"

Feng Jiuge, standing to the side, also had a face full of anger, but her eyes revealed a hint of regret.

With her hands on her hips, she angrily shouted at Qin Yichen, "Fifth Junior Brother, just listen to my advice! If you're willing to admit your guilt, Junior Sister Yun and I will plead with Master to spare your life. Although you'll inevitably face severe punishment, it's better than losing your life!"

Before Qin Yichen could react to Yun Ruoxi and Feng Jiuge's shocking words, a voice filled with anger and disappointment rang in his ears:

"Qin Yichen, you have disappointed me greatly. I am ashamed to have a marriage contract with you, and it is hereby annulled today!"

Approaching with graceful steps was Yan Ruyu, the original owner's second senior sister. She wore a long, light red gauze dress, possessing outstanding beauty, a curvaceous figure, and natural allure.

Qin Yichen stared wide-eyed at the woman in front of him, who was the other woman besides Leng Qingge who was engaged to the original owner of the body. He felt as if he had been fed to a dog.

He gritted his teeth, his voice icy cold, "Yan Ruyu, are you really going to be so heartless?"

He knew that the so-called engagement was nothing more than a product of the sect's attempt to win him over, but being publicly canceled at this moment still made him feel humiliated like never before.

Yan Ruyu's expression changed slightly, as if she was also somewhat surprised by Qin Yichen's reaction.

But in just a moment, she quickly regained her composure and said in a cold and indifferent tone, "From now on, this marriage contract is dissolved, and there will be no further connection between us!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yichen seemed to suddenly lose all his strength, and his body jolted violently.

Immediately following, a burst of maniacal laughter echoed throughout the space. The laughter was filled with endless self-mockery, grief, and profound despair. "Hahahaha... Good, very good! Since that's the case, I agree to annul this ridiculous engagement, and I should thank you for not marrying me!"

Yan Ruyu looked astonished, clearly not expecting Qin Yichen to agree so readily and act so freely and unrestrainedly.

"Hmph, what an arrogant fool!"

She couldn't help but let out a soft snort, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly, her face full of disdain and contempt.

Then, with a flick of her long sleeves, she turned and left, leaving only a graceful silhouette as she walked away into the distance.

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