allonlinenovel Chapter 1754 She Had a Different Thought
Chapter 1754 She Had a Different Thought
Sect Leader Ye's words brought a brief moment of silence to the hall.
How could the sect leaders, being such powerful figures, not understand the implied meaning in Sect Leader Ye's words?
The authority to deal with the Qingcheng Yufa Sect will be temporarily retained until Mingchuan wakes up, at which point a decision will be made.
This is clearly giving Mingchuan an excellent opportunity to take over!
When it comes to understanding the Qingcheng Imperial Dharma Sect, no one can compare to Mingchuan and Jinman.
Sect Leader Lin frowned almost imperceptibly. The Purple Cloud Pure Courtyard had always been neutral and instinctively took a cautious attitude toward such a distribution of power that could change the balance of power.
A look of understanding and complexity flashed in Sect Master Mu's eyes. Her Heaven-Mending Holy Sect had cooperated with Mingchuan before, but also schemed against it. Now, Mingchuan's reputation was at its peak, and it had indeed made unparalleled contributions. Even if she had some ideas, she would find it difficult to voice her opposition at this moment.
Sect Master Chu was more straightforward. His Xuantian Sect valued practicality more. Since Mingchuan was the key figure in solving the problem, it was reasonable to let him handle it.
After a brief deliberation, Sect Leader Lin nodded slightly: "Sect Leader Ye is right. Sect Leader Mingchuan certainly has the right to speak on this matter, and since his injuries have not yet healed, discussing the specific division and handling at this time is a bit hasty. Perhaps we should wait until Sect Leader Mingchuan wakes up before inviting us to discuss it together."
Sect Master Mu nodded in agreement: "I have no objection. The priority is Sect Master Mingchuan's recovery."
Sect Leader Chu laughed heartily: "That's how it'll be! Brother Mingchuan, whatever you say goes, we'll discuss it together!"
Seeing that everyone had reached a preliminary consensus, Sect Leader Ye secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but remained expressionless on the surface.
"In that case, let's leave it at that for now. The most urgent task is for all sect leaders to return and immediately dispatch personnel and resources skilled in formations and purification techniques to the Black Wind Mountains to assist in stabilizing the seal and to deal with the evil poisons in various regions."
"We will discuss the specific details of the collaboration later via telegram."
"Okay." Everyone responded in unison, and after asking a few more questions about Mingchuan's situation, they took their leave one after another.
Jinman personally escorted the four sect leaders to the outside of the hall.
Just as Sect Leader Mu was about to transform into a streak of light and depart, she suddenly stopped, turned around, and transmitted her voice to Jin Man, saying, "Vice Sect Leader Jin, please wait."
Jinman looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Sect Master Mu's expression carried a hint of barely perceptible embarrassment and solemnity as he said in a low voice, "My sect's Holy Maiden Yao Yao... upon hearing that Sect Master Ming Chuan is seriously injured and unconscious, is... deeply worried."
"She is waiting outside the sect right now. I wonder... if she may be allowed to go in and visit her? It will not disturb Sect Master Mingchuan's rest, but... it will put an end to a matter on my mind."
Jin Man was slightly taken aback, but then she understood.
Mu Yaoyao, this girl, had always been at odds with Mingchuan. She said she hated Mingchuan, but in reality, she always helped him in various ways, so there must be some different feelings between them.
After a moment's hesitation, considering Sect Leader Mu's generous assistance and Mu Yaoyao's special status, she decided that refusing now might create a rift, and nodded.
“You are very kind, Holy Maiden. Please come with me, but Mingchuan is still unconscious and needs quiet.”
A hint of gratitude flashed in Sect Master Mu's eyes: "Thank you for your understanding, Vice Sect Master Jin."
She turned and sent a telepathic message to the distant clouds.
Before long, a figure dressed in a light blue dress, with a beautiful and refined appearance but also a hint of weariness and trepidation, gracefully appeared from the clouds. It was Mu Yaoyao.
She first bowed to Sect Leader Mu and Jin Man, her eyes darting away, not daring to look Jin Man in the eye, and her voice was much softer: "Vice Sect Leader Jin, I apologize for disturbing you."
“It’s alright, come with me.” Jin Man said calmly, turning to lead the way.
The two arrived at the door of the quiet room in the rear hall.
Jinman gently pushed open the door, and the scene inside came into view.
On the warm jade couch, Mingchuan lay quietly, his face still pale, but his breathing was much more steady.
Beside the couch, Leng Xi was gently wiping his forehead with a soft silk towel soaked in spiritual spring water, her movements meticulous and tender; Ran Qianqian stood guard beside him, holding a bowl of soup that had just been brewed with spiritual herbs, carefully blowing on it;
Dong Chuyan held one of his hands, gently channeling her own spiritual energy into it, and whispered something to him.
The three women looked up at the same time when they heard the door open.
When Leng Xi saw Mu Yaoyao behind Jin Man, she paused slightly while wiping, Ran Qianqian raised her eyebrows, and Dong Chuyan blinked, somewhat surprised.
Mu Yaoyao felt three pairs of eyes staring at her, and her heart tightened for no reason, and she felt a little scared.
She composed herself, trying to maintain the demeanor of a saintess, and bowed slightly to the three women: "Miss Leng Xi, Miss Qianqian, Miss Chuyan... I have come here without permission because I want to... want to check on Sect Master Mingchuan on behalf of Chu Huai and Ruowei."
"He... is, after all, a good friend of ours, and we're all worried about him..."
She adopted a humble posture, and her tone was unusually gentle with a hint of barely perceptible sincerity.
Leng Xi glanced at her, then at Ming Chuan, who was unconscious on the bed. A knowing look flashed in her clear, cold eyes. She nodded gently and said, "Please proceed, Holy Maiden."
After saying that, she put down the silk scarf and gave Ran Qianqian and Dong Chuyan a wink.
Ran Qianqian pursed her lips, but still carefully placed the medicine bowl on the jade table beside her.
Dong Chuyan also let go of Mingchuan's hand and stood up.
Jin Man spoke up at the right moment: "Xiao Xi, Qian Qian, Chu Yan, you've been guarding for quite a while. Go to the side hall and rest for a while. I'll watch over things here. Let the Holy Maiden and Ming Chuan be alone for a while."
The three women understood Jin Man's intentions. Although they each had their own feelings, the overall situation was at stake, and Mu Yaoyao's attitude at this moment was quite sincere, so they didn't say much. They nodded slightly to Mu Yaoyao in turn and silently left the quiet room.
Jin Man said to Mu Yaoyao, "Holy Maiden, Mingchuan is right here. Although he is unconscious, he may still be able to sense the outside world. Please keep it brief and do not use your spiritual power to disturb him."
After saying that, she also left, gently closing the door behind her, but did not go far, only standing quietly outside the door.
In the quiet room, only the unconscious Mingchuan and Mu Yaoyao, who stood by the bed with mixed feelings, remained.
Looking at that handsome face that seemed less vibrant than usual, appearing fragile and quiet, Mu Yaoyao felt a pang in her heart, a tingling pain spreading through her.
She slowly sat down on the brocade stool beside the couch, her gaze tracing Mingchuan's eyebrows, nose, and pale lips.
After hesitating for a long time, she finally spoke.
"How could you be so stupid..."
Her voice was filled with an unexpected sob and heartache, "For this spirit realm, for those unrelated people, is it worth risking your life? You even... you even abandoned your own wife..."
She recalled how Mingchuan had refused without hesitation and with unwavering pride for the sake of his wife and homeland when Fairy Yueyao had used her power to pressure him into marrying into the family; and she also recalled how he lay here now, almost annihilated, trying to protect this spiritual realm that had once rejected his ambition…
The stark contrast deeply affected her.
All the scheming, resentment, and comparisons of the past seem so ridiculous and insignificant now.
Mu Yaoyao, who prides herself on being a favored daughter of heaven, has never been so resolute in disregarding everything and for the sake of her sense of righteousness and protection.