59: Chapter 59 The Two Women's Guilt

"Today is a good day..."

Ji Taichang hummed a happy little tune as he flew through the air with Zhu Jin, soon returning to the Qingyun Sect.

"Greetings, Senior Ji!"

Upon seeing Ji Taichang, the gate-guarding Disciples all showed respectful expressions and bowed in greeting.

With his hands behind his back, Ji Taichang nodded slightly and went straight to the Sect's Discussion Hall, summoning the Qingyun Sect's Elders, Core Deacons, and Core Disciples.

As this was an internal meeting of the Qingyun Sect, Zhu Jin did not get involved and instead waited outside.

Before long, Lin Xueyue appeared.

She wore a deep purple long dress, her jet-black hair styled in a Cloud-Following Bun. Her Aura was dignified and elegant, truly possessing the bearing of a Sect Master.

Upon seeing Ji Taichang, the corners of her mouth subconsciously curled upward, and her heart felt inexplicably steadier and more joyful.

"Yue'er, come, sit beside me."

While admiring Lin Xueyue's beautiful face and curvaceous figure, Ji Taichang smiled and patted his seat.

Ji Taichang sat high in the main seat, which was quite wide—enough to accommodate two or three people.

"You... don't call me Yue'er when there are outsiders present!"

Lin Xueyue looked around somewhat guiltily, then rolled her eyes at Ji Taichang and spoke with feigned anger.

However, to Ji Taichang, this look held no intimidation; instead, it made her appear even more charming.

"So that means I can call you Yue'er in private, right?"

Ji Taichang gave a wicked grin.

Lin Xueyue spat lightly in mock disdain and sat in the chair to Ji Taichang's right, whispering, "A total of three hundred and sixty-two people from Zhang San and Li Si's factions have been eliminated. Once everyone has arrived, I will publicly announce that they were spies who betrayed the Sect!"

"And then, while you and I were investigating them, they openly rebelled and were suppressed and killed by us on the spot..."

"Also, these are the tokens to open the Sect's treasury and restricted areas..."

Lin Xueyue took out several ancient-looking tokens and placed them in Ji Taichang's hand.

These were things only a Sect Master should possess, yet Lin Xueyue handed them to Ji Taichang, clearly intending for him to take the lead!

Lin Xueyue knew very well in her heart that Ji Taichang was the true master of the Qingyun Sect!

Without a Golden Core Stage Ninth Level powerhouse like Ji Taichang presiding over it, the Qingyun Sect would likely have perished long ago!

"Well done. Striking decisively and cleanly—this is the kind of method a Sect Master should have."

Ji Taichang nodded with satisfaction.

After receiving Ji Taichang's praise, the smile on Lin Xueyue's lips grew even more pronounced.

Soon, Yang Yao was the second to arrive at the Discussion Hall.

She was tall with a slender waist, her ample bosom wrapped in a pale blue dress. Her face, free of makeup, was pure and beautiful, yet carried a hint of innate allure.

Yang Yao's eyes met Ji Taichang's, and she noticed his gaze grow a bit more heated as it lingered on her proudest features. Her face immediately began to flush.

She didn't dare to continue eye contact with Ji Taichang, and instead guiltily sat in the chair to his left.

Because...

She and Lin Xueyue were best friends, and Ji Taichang was the Disciple of Lin Xueyue's late husband, yet she and Ji Taichang...

Now that Yang Yao, Lin Xueyue, and Ji Taichang were in the same room, Yang Yao couldn't help but feel a bit guilty, like a child afraid of being caught by a parent while doing something wrong.

Lin Xueyue also cleared her throat, her gaze fixed intently on a nearby wall, not daring to look at her best friend and sister-in-law.

She didn't know about the relationship between Yang Yao and Ji Taichang.

From Lin Xueyue's perspective, both she and Yang Yao were Ji Taichang's Elders, yet she had been intimately involved with him in secret, doing everything except that final step, and had even developed feelings...

This made Lin Xueyue quite uncomfortable; she subconsciously gripped her skirt, not daring to look at Yang Yao or Ji Taichang for fear her best friend would notice something was amiss.

Both women had their own hidden agendas, each believing the other didn't know Ji Aotian's true identity.

Sitting high in the main seat, Ji Taichang's gaze drifted between the two curvaceous and mature beauties, and he quickly noticed that something was off with both of them.

After a moment's thought, he understood the key to the situation.

Immediately, the corners of Ji Taichang's mouth began to curl upward uncontrollably.

The shy expressions of the two women were quite amusing...

And they lived close to each other.

If he were to secretly visit them to Cultivate together in the middle of the night... just thinking about it was exciting!

When they find out about each other's relationship with him, their expressions will surely be priceless!

A moment later.

The Elders, deacons, and Core Disciples of the Qingyun Sect arrived one after another, totaling over a hundred people.

"Eh? Why haven't Elder Zhang San and Elder Li Si arrived?"

"And Deacon Wang and Deacon Li..."

Soon, someone noticed the anomaly, realizing that some people were missing.

"Everyone is here. Let's begin."

"Everyone, look at me. I have an announcement to make!"

From behind his bronze mask, Ji Taichang's sharp and imposing gaze slowly swept across the room as he announced that Zhang San, Li Si, and the others were spies who had betrayed the Sect and been suppressed and killed by him and Lin Xueyue on the spot.

The moment these words were spoken, it was like a massive boulder being thrown into a river, instantly causing an enormous stir!

"W-what?! Elder Zhang San and Elder Li Si were spies??"

"No wonder the Three Major Sects attacked right after the Old Sect Master and the Former Grand Elder met with misfortune. It turns out they were secretly colluding with outsiders!"

"Such wolfish ambition!!"

"B-but, Elder Zhang San and Elder Li Si's Foundations were both in the Qingyun Sect. They had no reason to do such a thing..."

"Shut up!! If the Sect Master and Senior Ji say they were spies and traitors, then they were spies and traitors!"

"It's thanks to the protection of Senior Ji and the Sect Master that our Qingyun Sect can remain safe and sound!"

"Yes, yes, Senior Ji is practically the savior of our Qingyun Sect..."

The many Elders, deacons, and Disciples broke into a flurry of discussion. Some were shocked, some were confused, but most were chilled to the bone!

Without anyone knowing, Ji Taichang and Lin Xueyue had used thunderous methods to wipe out Zhang San, Li Si, and everyone in their factions!

Such ruthless methods intimidated everyone.

Those suppressed and killed today were Zhang San and Li Si; tomorrow, it could be them!

For a time, everyone was filled with awe and fear, and many tucked away their own little schemes.

Some even looked at Ji Taichang with fervent eyes full of reverence, beginning to flatter him.

"Zhang San and Li Si..."

Hearing this news, Yang Yao's heart shook slightly, and she subconsciously looked at Ji Taichang.

Others might not know, but she was very clear that both of these men had a grudge against Ji Taichang!

Regardless of whether they were truly spies and traitors, they could only be spies and traitors now!

Such powerful and ruthless methods—as expected of my husband!

Little stars appeared in Yang Yao's watery eyes.

Taking in everyone's reactions, Ji Taichang nodded with satisfaction. "Next, I have another major matter to tell you all."