"Master! I've always obeyed your every command and followed your wishes, but all this time, have you ever considered how I felt? Over the years, what we've done has nearly become heartless. I don't want to go on like this anymore. I'm sorry, Master... I can't continue anymore..." Shandao was truly determined this time.
But the old man wasn't about to give up control after just a few words. He still gritted his teeth and cursed, "Have you ever thought about how you got where you are today? If I hadn't guided you every moment and made you obey me every moment, would you have entered the Proving the Dao Realm? You would have died back in the Pure Dao Realm! Well, look at you now—tearing down the bridge after crossing the river! Your wings have hardened, and now you want to fly away! I truly misjudged you, Shandao. If you refuse to heed your master's words, then I will..."
Shandao saw the old man ranting like a madman. Unwilling to listen any longer, she waved the Glazed Bottle and stuffed the old man inside.
Perhaps she knew that his next words would certainly be something about expelling her from the sect, so she couldn't help feeling utterly desolate. In the end, she said, "Master... I'm sorry. I can only do this. Once you've calmed down, I'll surely come and ask your forgiveness. I hope you can understand."
Li Poxiao watched the scene, clearly with no intention of stopping it. After all, Shandao returning to the right path was most beneficial to him.
Xia Ruize chuckled and said, "Yitian, you've picked up another little concubine? Li Poxiao searched high and low, and even his second concubine isn't as good as the one you just found. Come on, big brother really