Chapter 419

Chapter 419: Expulsion from the Sect

Wang Yu Wei’s words were not loud, and she used voice transmission, but her tone brimmed with suspicion.

Zhou Luo’s gaze darkened. "What do you mean?"

He observed her expression and knew she had picked up on some clues; this was exactly what he wanted.

He needed to probe her intentions.

Concerning this matter of Ye Qian, relying on him alone was definitely not possible, so Wang Yu Wei was the best choice.

Thus, he decided to tell her about this.

Wang Yu Wei showed a faint smile at the corner of her mouth. "Zhou Luo, you don’t seem like someone who would speak of things that put you in danger."

Her mind involuntarily recalled the scene of her first encounter with him.

At that time, he had been extremely cautious. If she hadn’t later used the Immortal Sect secret to bargain with him, he probably would never have cooperated.

Subsequent events further proved that he was definitely not a person who would risk entrusting his life to others.

Such a person, without an ulterior motive, would never say such things to anyone.

Especially to her.

Wang Yu Wei didn’t believe she could win his trust.

Someone like him probably only trusted himself.

Zhou Luo remained silent.

Wang Yu Wei instantly grasped the key point. She said calmly, "You want to use me to leak this matter and expel Senior Sister Ye Qian from the sect."

"Then you’ll step in heroically at that time, make her feel grateful, and conveniently become friends with her?"

Over the years, Wang Yu Wei had inquired quite a lot about Zhou Luo.

Especially knowing that he had married many wives and concubines and fathered multiple children with good potential.

If an ordinary person heard of this, they’d probably think he was lustful and fortunate.

But Wang Yu Wei didn’t think so; she had interacted with him and knew he wasn’t a hedonistic person.

Since he wasn’t hedonistic, why would he marry so many wives and concubines?

Later, she surmised that he had likely obtained some dual cultivation technique; he so eagerly married and bore children to improve his cultivation. This also explained why his descendants’ cultivation potential was so strong.

As for the origin of that dual cultivation technique, it was naturally credited to the immortal who once granted Zhou Luo his cultivation blessing.

So when she realized Zhou Luo was targeting Ye Qian, Wang Yu Wei understood he wanted to make her his dual cultivation partner.

It must be said, Wang Yu Wei was indeed clever, and her deduction of the situation was extremely accurate.

Zhou Luo hadn’t expected her to find the key point so instantly.

He gave a slight smile. "Then, friend Yu Wei, are you going to help me?"

Favors should be used at critical moments.

She owed him her life; he believed she wouldn’t turn against him over this.

Moreover, their relationship might not be as strong as imagined—otherwise, Ye Qian wouldn’t have left so rudely a moment ago.

Wang Yu Wei’s expression showed no change, yet a trace of shock stirred within her heart.

Because she discovered that over these many years, he had altered quite noticeably, especially in how he dealt with interpersonal matters.

Time slowly passed, and Wang Yu Wei quietly watched him.

Zhou Luo also continuously maintained a smile, waiting for her to respond.

When she did not refute him right away, he realized that this affair was achievable.

Finally, Wang Yu Wei opened her mouth: "I can help you. This counts as repaying the favor you did years ago, and moreover, I believe you are not the type to exploit others’ misfortunes."

She trusted what he said, figuring Ye Qian had indeed suffered an ambush and then ended up encountering Zhou Luo by accident.

Later, Zhou Luo wanting to capitalize on the chance to bring her back was not unjustifiable.

Because once Ye Qian lost her innocence, the outcome was already fixed.

"Then I thank you greatly, Friend Yu Wei," Zhou Luo said with a laugh.

As long as she was willing to aid, he no longer needed to fret over this business.

"You stay put right here first," Wang Yu Wei stated.

Over the ensuing days, Zhou Luo temporarily remained within this palace.

Just as Wang Yu Wei had mentioned earlier, this mountain peak was a prize her master bestowed, and now the entire hill was under her authority.

Therefore, even as she let a male reside there, nobody uttered a word.

Though during that period her master sought her out once, it amounted to nothing worth noting.

At the same time, with Wang Yu Wei’s consent, the plan targeting Ye Qian gradually progressed.

One must admit that in such affairs, Wang Yu Wei’s arrangement was quite skillful.

She did not deliberately spread the gossip herself; instead, she had a sect disciple relay that he met Hu Xuan, who assaulted Ye Qian, and from the latter gathered that he dishonored Ye Qian.

Initially, this matter attracted little notice from the disciples below, but propelled by certain forces fanning the flames, it gradually circulated throughout the sect.

Within a few days, Ye Qian was summoned to the Law Enforcement Grand Hall, and an elder of the sect personally questioned her about it.

After all, this concerned the purity of a sect disciple; it was extremely grave, so the sect had to inquire thoroughly.

Zhou Luo was unaware of the interrogation’s contents; he was idling in the palace cultivating quietly.

Since this mountain was adjacent to the core area of the Biquan True Sect, the spiritual energy was exceedingly pure and ample; adding to that some elixirs Wang Yu Wei gifted him, his cultivation level had grown noticeably steadier these days.

"The matter is solved,"

when he was feeding the fish beside the garden pond, Wang Yu Wei entered from outside and announced.

Zhou Luo halted his movements and inquired, "What happened?"

"Senior Sister Ye was expelled from the sect. Although she was forced into it, the rules stood firm, so she couldn’t help it." Wang Yu Wei stated placidly.

Her voice was flat as still water, as if it bore no connection to her whatsoever.

Even though before Zhou Luo she maintained a congenial demeanor, toward others she seemed equally detached.

This was the nature of cultivators; they appeared more apathetic to sentiments than ordinary folk.

Though she held no enmity toward Ye Qian, neither did she feel any affection, so undertaking such deeds brought her minimal emotional load.

Compared to the factional struggles in the sect, these things were practically trivial.

"Did she fail to bring me up?" Zhou Luo asked, surprised.

Wang Yu Wei shook her head: "Senior Sister Ye disclosed nothing about the affair, so the sect could merely expel her."

This outcome did cause her some astonishment.

Originally, she had presumed Ye Qian would conveniently name Zhou Luo to justify herself.

To prepare, she had made elaborate arrangements.

But she wasn’t expecting her to only state she had been ambushed by Hu Xuan, and then leave it there.

Zhou Luo likewise registered some shock; he scattered the feed he held into the pond and remarked mildly, "Now that it’s wrapped up, I must take my leave."

"Mmm."

Wang Yu Wei did not persist in urging him to stay; merely after agreeing, she gazed at him intensely and appended, "In the future, avoid becoming too entangled with the Assassin Tower—it’s nothing simple within."

Her well-intentioned reminder put Zhou Luo on guard; he cupped his hands together and declared, "Farewell."