In the cultivation world, even if Bai Ling dated ten righteous-path cultivators at once and became Dao companions with all of them, she would not be violating sect rules.
Because the Azure Origin Sect was free.
So long as you had Spirit Stones and strength, male cultivators could have wives and concubines in droves, while female cultivators could keep countless male companions.
At most, some people would mock them verbally for having no morals and improper conduct.
But one's stance could never waver. Righteous and demonic paths were as incompatible as fire and water—this was the sect's bottom line.
"Ling'er, that demonic cultivator was holding you hostage, wasn't he?" True Person Qing Xuan frowned tightly.
Tears welled in Bai Ling's eyes. She glanced at Lan Ning beside her, then looked toward True Person Qing Xuan. "Master, I..."
A disciple colluding with a demonic cultivator deserved execution, but...
"Since that demonic cultivator was holding you hostage, come stand behind your master. Three Core Formation stage elders are present in the sect today. We can seek justice for you." True Person Qing Xuan stepped forward, his gaze upon Bai Ling filled with complexity.
"Judging by how urgently Junior Sister Bai Ling rushed over to support him just now, she didn't look as though she was being held hostage by a demonic cultivator. Clearly, she..." Before Nan Xianshi could finish, True Person Qing Xuan's icy glare forced her silent.
The pressure of a Core Formation stage cultivator swept over Nan Xianshi, forcing her back a step.
True Person Qing He moved to stand before Nan Xianshi and gave a cold chuckle. "Hey, Junior Brother, the younger generation is merely speaking frankly. Why must you get angry?"
"She speaks without restraint, daring to slander my disciple's innocence out of thin air." True Person Qing