At the same time, Ouyang Ye was searching all over Yunxia Sect for Li Sen.
After learning that the spirit field Gu Qingfeng had planted was destroyed by a few outer disciples, she knew this had to be Li Sen's doing. However, after searching for nearly two hours, she still couldn't find him. Asking around, she finally learned that Li Sen was currently at Xiaoxiang Courtyard, and she immediately rushed over.
Arriving in front of a courtyard, without a word, she kicked the door open. Sure enough, Li Sen and Yun Hong were there, drinking and chatting with smiles on their faces. Sitting on Yun Hong's lap was a gaudily dressed woman—Ye Hui.
The three of them didn't expect Ouyang Ye to suddenly appear. Ye Hui sneered, "Well, if it isn't Junior Sister Ouyang? What brings you here with so much free time today? Shouldn't you be keeping company with that 'dragon among men,' Young Lord Chiyan?"
Ye Hui emphasized the words "dragon among men" heavily, clearly mocking her on purpose. Then, changing her tone, she laughed again, "Oh dear, how could I forget? Your 'dragon among men' seems to have... failed his Foundation Establishment, didn't he? And he's a rare Foundation Establishment cripple at that... As your senior sister, I haven't even congratulated you yet... Hehehe..." After saying this, Ye Hui burst into loud laughter.
Ouyang Ye shot her an angry glare. She couldn't be bothered with Ye Hui right now. Staring at Li Sen, she demanded, "Li Sen, I'm asking you—did you send people to destroy Gu Qingfeng's spirit field?"
"Gu Qingfeng?" Li Sen raised his wine cup, a smirk playing on his lips. "Oh, you mean that Young Lord Chiyan! Yes, it was me. I sent them."
"So it was you after all!" Ouyang Ye shouted sharply. "If you have any issues, take them up with me! Why target him? He hasn't done anything to you!"
"Hasn't done anything to me? Sorry, but the moment he 'fell in love at first sight' with you, he crossed me." Li Sen snorted coldly, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes. "I've said it before—anyone who dares to become your Dao partner is making an enemy of me, Li Sen. It doesn't matter if he's just a Foundation Establishment failure, a worthless cripple. Even if he really were a dragon among men, I, Li Sen, would turn him into a worm."
Ouyang Ye flared up in rage. "You wouldn't dare!"
"Ouyang Ye, you should know what kind of person I am. I always mean what I say. I advise you to cut ties with him and tell him to get as far away as possible. Destroying his spirit field today was just a small warning. If he's not gone by tomorrow, I'll turn him from a Foundation Establishment cripple into a complete invalid. You know I keep my promises!"
"You!" Ouyang Ye gritted her teeth in fury.
Yes!
She knew.
She knew Li Sen was fully capable of doing it.
Li Sen was the seventh young master of the Fengying Li Clan, a prominent and powerful family in the Qingyang region with immense influence and numerous talented members. Within Yunxia Sect alone, there were over a dozen people from the Li Clan—inner disciples, direct disciples, deans of the seven major courtyards, and even sect elders... Li Sen's ability to act arrogantly within Yunxia Sect relied entirely on the Li Clan's formidable backing. Over the years, almost no one who had offended him had ended up well.
Perhaps sensing Ouyang Ye's apprehension, Li Sen's tone softened slightly. "Yeye, you know how I feel about you. If you're willing to be with me, I'll definitely make you happy. And of course, I'll let that Gu Qingfeng off the hook!"
"Li Sen, don't think your clan's influence lets you do whatever you want!" Ouyang Ye stared at Li Sen with utter disgust, her voice icy. "I'm warning you—if you dare lay a finger on Gu Qingfeng, I will never let you get away with it!"
Hearing this, Li Sen flew into a rage. With a sharp crack, he smashed the wine cup in his hand onto the ground. "I just don't understand what that trash has that I don't! What does he have besides knowing a bit about music? He has nothing! He was even kicked out by his own family, left with nothing but to come crawling to you. What use is a piece of garbage like that!"
"Don't understand?" Ouyang Ye let out a cold laugh. "Then let me make it clear for you today. It's because the sight of you makes me sick, makes me want to vomit!"
Whoosh!
Li Sen's aura erupted, spiritual power churning wildly within him. He raised his hand, intending to teach Ouyang Ye a lesson, but his hand stopped mid-air. In the end, he didn't dare strike.
He didn't dare.
Not just because he liked Ouyang Ye, but more importantly, her complicated background also made him wary.
Watching the love of his life walk away without looking back, Li Sen took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and clenched his teeth. When he opened them again, his gaze was filled with venomous malice. He spoke, each word dripping with venom.
"Fine! Fine! Fine! Ouyang Ye, since you love that trash so much, I'll turn him into a complete and utter cripple. Let's see if you'll still like him then."
After leaving Xiaoxiang Courtyard, Ouyang Ye's expression was terrible, absolutely terrible.
The rumors alone were already giving her a headache, and now she had this disgusting Li Sen to deal with!
Remembering Li Sen's words, Ouyang Ye quickened her pace. She felt she had to send Gu Qingfeng away as soon as possible, the farther the better. If Gu Qingfeng suffered because of her, Ouyang Ye would hate herself for the rest of her life.
The more she thought about it, the more she regretted it, regretted it to death.
If she hadn't asked Gu Qingfeng to impersonate Young Lord Chiyan at Yipin Manor back then, none of this would have happened.
She hated herself now, wished she could strangle herself.
If time could be reversed, she would rather have lost all face at Yipin Manor than have asked Gu Qingfeng to impersonate Young Lord Chiyan!
Just after leaving Xiaoxiang Courtyard, as Ouyang Ye was heading toward the rear mountain, someone stopped her.
A woman.
Her senior martial sister, Tan Siru.
"Junior Sister, you've really disappointed me. I didn't say anything yesterday when you sneaked out, but today you've done it again! Do you even see me as your senior sister? Do you take Master's words to heart at all!"
"Senior Sister... I know I'm in the wrong... But... but I have to do something right now. I promise I'll go into seclusion as soon as I get back!"
Ouyang Ye turned to leave, but her senior sister blocked her path again.
Tan Siru was resolute. "No! You're coming back with me right now!"
"Senior Sister, this is a matter of life and death! Please, just let me go this once!"
Seeing her senior sister wouldn't yield, Ouyang Ye voiced her worries. But to her surprise, Tan Siru remained completely unmoved, responding indifferently, "This is Yunxia Sect. Li Sen doesn't have the right to run wild here. He's just bluffing."
"Senior Sister! You know Li Sen is capable of anything!"
Tan Siru thought for a moment. "How about this? I'll help you send that guy surnamed Gu away."
"Senior Sister... I..."
"Junior Sister, this is the biggest concession I can make. Besides, if I personally escort him away, you can rest assured."
Tan Siru thought to herself that this was a good opportunity to send that guy surnamed Gu far away. She couldn't let her junior sister know the address either, lest she keep worrying about him. Better to cut off her attachment completely.
Just then, several young women came rushing over in a panic. "Senior Sister Ouyang Ye, it's terrible... Your Young Lord Chiyan... he... he beat up a few outer disciple senior brothers, Wang Kui and the others... and he beat them up really badly..."