After the engagement was called off, the senior sister of the sect took the initiative to consummate

Meanwhile, within the Yuqing Sect.

Luo Hongyan sat alone in the sect's main hall, her thoughts surging like a tide. Qin Yichen's questions from before still seemed to echo in her ears, making her heart ache as if it were being cut by a knife.

She clutched her aching heart and murmured to herself, "Did I really do something wrong?"

She recalled the first time she met Qin Yichen. She was not yet the sect leader of Yuqing Sect, and Qin Yichen was only five years old. The old beggar who adopted him had just passed away, making him a true orphan.

Seeing Qin Yichen's exceptional talent, she took pity on him and made him her first male disciple.

Initially, because of Qin Yichen's dirty appearance and foul odor, she didn't have a good attitude towards him and even felt some disgust.

After bringing him back to the sect, he was thrown into the registration hall and left. It took Qin Yichen three days to climb Jade Maiden Peak, and he was covered in wounds.

Keep in mind, he was just a five-year-old child with no cultivation whatsoever and no possessions.

When he reached the Jade Maiden Peak, he was overjoyed to see himself, but what had he done?

It seemed as if she was angrily scolding him for embarrassing himself, and his originally bright eyes gradually dimmed.

In the days that followed, Qin Yichen regarded her as his only family and support, and whenever he broke through in his cultivation, he would happily gather around her.

But he never gave Qin Yichen a kind look. However, he felt that he had not done well enough, so he worked harder, which gradually became an obsession.

As he grew up, Qin Yichen ventured into forbidden areas, entered secret realms, and took on missions, making outstanding contributions to the sect.

It was because of this meritorious disciple that he stood out among all the candidates for sect leader and became the sect leader of the Jade Purity Sect.

Not long after she changed her attitude towards Qin Yichen, Ye Fan became her disciple. He was more eloquent and knew how to please her than Qin Yichen.

Gradually, she focused her attention and time on Ye Fan, while Qin Yichen was neglected.

Every time she saw Ye Fan, she felt happy because he always managed to make her laugh with his clever words.

In contrast, Qin Yichen seemed somewhat dull and clumsy. Although he tried his best, he could never win her heart like Ye Fan did.

There was another important reason for her favoritism towards Ye Fan—Ye Fan's mother had once saved her life.

This life-saving grace made her feel a natural closeness to Ye Fan, which made her take extra care of him, show him special affection, and trust him even more.

As time went on, she grew to love her disciple Ye Fan more and more, while Qin Yichen became more marginalized.

Despite this, Qin Yichen did not give up. He continued to work hard silently, hoping to win her attention and affection. However, reality left him feeling incredibly disappointed and frustrated…

Those memories have become so heavy now.

Luo Hongyan was deeply confused. She didn't know how to face Qin Yichen, nor did she know whether she should stick to her position.

……

Meanwhile, in another palace on Jade Maiden Peak.

Yan Ruyu frowned, looking puzzled, and asked, "Qin Yichen was slandered? And the person who slandered him was Junior Brother? How is that possible?"

Leng Qingge gave a bitter smile and said helplessly, "Junior Brother admitted himself that he slandered Qin Yichen."

She has absolutely no good feelings towards Ye Fan now.

Yan Ruyu frowned, looking incredulous, and said, "Junior Brother has always been kind to everyone, never quarrels with anyone, and is very respectful to Qin Yichen. It's impossible for him to do something like this!"

She was filled with confusion and doubt, finding the whole thing too bizarre.

Leng Qingge curled her lip and retorted, "He doesn't compete with others because Junior Brother doesn't need to. We provide him with whatever he needs. Besides, if he really doesn't compete with others, why did he slander Qin Yichen?"

Yan Ruyu was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

Leng Qingge continued her analysis: "Moreover, based on my observation, Junior Brother seems to harbor deep hostility towards Qin Yichen. I wonder what makes him target Qin Yichen so much."

A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes as she pondered her junior brother's true purpose.

After hearing this, Yan Ruyu fell into deep thought.

She recalled all the moments she had spent with her junior brother and couldn't think of any reason why he would frame Qin Yichen.

Suddenly, a possibility occurred to her, and she said softly, "Could it be because of you? Maybe it's because of your relationship with Qin Yichen that you feel hostile towards him."

Leng Qingge nodded thoughtfully, "Yes, that possibility cannot be ruled out. However, in any case, we must not let Qin Yichen leave the sect. His talent is outstanding, and now he is a prince of the Great Qin Empire. With him, the sect will surely reach new heights!"

Yan Ruyu agreed and said firmly, "Don't worry, I will persuade Master to give Qin Yichen a chance. At the same time, I will also have a good talk with Junior Brother to help him resolve his inner conflict."

Just then, a disciple rushed in, shouting in a panic, "Senior Sister, Second Sister, something terrible has happened! Fourth Sister is missing! The Sect Master wants you to go there immediately!"

Upon hearing this news, Leng Qingge and Yan Ruyu's expressions changed, and a strong sense of unease welled up in their hearts. They exchanged a glance and hurriedly ran outside.

They were extremely anxious. Their fourth junior sister, Yun Ruoxi, was always steady and would never disappear without a reason.

Something must have happened!

……

When the two of them arrived at the main hall where Luo Hongyan was, they found the atmosphere inside to be unusually tense.

Luo Hongyan stood solemnly in the center of the hall, her eyes filled with anxiety and unease.

Around her, a group of elders huddled together with worried expressions, whispering amongst themselves as if discussing something important.

Ye Fan and Feng Jiuge were also present.

When Luo Hongyan saw Leng Qingge and Yan Ruyu arrive, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes. She quickly beckoned them over and asked eagerly, "Have you seen Yun Ruoxi since leaving the Hall of Enforcement?"

Leng Qingge and Yan Ruyu exchanged a glance, then shook their heads in unison, replying, "This disciple has never seen Fourth Junior Sister!"

Their voices carried a hint of doubt and worry, wondering what had happened to make Luo Hongyan so anxious to find Yun Ruoxi.

Leng Qingge frowned and looked at Luo Hongyan, asking softly, "Master, what exactly happened?"

Luo Hongyan's brows furrowed with annoyance as she said in a deep voice, "I just received news that Ruoxi disappeared on her way back to Jade Maiden Peak and there has been no news of her since."

"what!"

Leng Qingge and Yan Ruyu were shocked, their eyes wide with astonishment.

Leng Qingge took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and asked with a solemn expression, "Master, have you sent people to search the entire sect thoroughly? Have you also checked the records of people leaving the sect?"