Laughing Your Father to Death

After Jiang Xuan learned this news.

He was greatly alarmed.

He knew full well that this concerned the survival of the Profound Heaven Sect.

He had to inform the sect master at once.

Thus.

He and Lin Yu hurried without stopping toward the sect master's main hall.

Inside the sect master's main hall.

Jiang Xuan recounted everything they had investigated to True Person Xuan Feng in full detail.

After hearing it, True Person Xuan Feng's expression became extremely grave.

He had not expected Star Pavilion to be so brazen.

To actually dare cause trouble within the Profound Heaven Sect.

After pondering for a moment, True Person Xuan Feng said:

"Jiang Xuan, Lin Yu, you have both done very well in this matter.

But we do not yet have conclusive evidence. We cannot rashly alert the snake in the grass.

Continue watching Xing Yao's movements closely. The moment you find anything new, report to me immediately."

Jiang Xuan and Lin Yu accepted their orders and left.

They knew.

A severe trial was about to descend.

And amid this crisis.

They had to protect the Profound Heaven Sect.

At the same time, they had to find a way to make Bai Ruoshuang see Xing Yao's true face and salvage the feelings between them.

After returning to his residence, Jiang Xuan fell into deep thought.

He knew how arduous this mission was.

Not only did he have to deal with Xing Yao's scheme.

He also had to handle the complicated emotional matter between himself and Bai Ruoshuang.

Yet his sense of responsibility, his loyalty to the Profound Heaven Sect, and his deep love for Bai Ruoshuang.

Left him without the slightest thought of retreating.

Over the following days, Jiang Xuan and Lin Yu tracked Xing Yao even more cautiously.

They discovered that Xing Yao was meeting ever more frequently with those dissatisfied disciples.

As though he were preparing for some major operation.

At the same time.

Bai Ruoshuang's relationship with Xing Yao also became closer.

She even began to feel hostility toward Jiang Xuan.

Believing that Jiang Xuan was deliberately smearing Xing Yao.

Watching Bai Ruoshuang's attitude toward him grow colder by the day.

Jiang Xuan was in agonizing pain.

But he knew.

This was not the time for romantic entanglements.

He had to focus all his attention.

On finding the crucial evidence of Xing Yao's conspiracy and preventing Star Pavilion's plot from succeeding.

Three days later.

During a secret surveillance operation.

Jiang Xuan and Lin Yu discovered.

That Xing Yao and those disciples were gathering in a secluded mountain valley.

They quietly drew closer and overheard Xing Yao's plan.

It turned out.

Xing Yao intended to incite those disciples into rebellion on the day the Profound Heaven Sect held its important celebration, sowing chaos.

Then Star Pavilion's experts would take the opportunity to infiltrate and seize the Profound Heaven Sect's sect-protecting treasure—

The Profound Heaven Nine-Yang Cauldron.

After Jiang Xuan and Lin Yu learned this news, they did not dare delay in the slightest.

They immediately rushed back to the sect and reported to True Person Xuan Feng once more.

After hearing this, True Person Xuan Feng made a swift decision and chose to turn the enemy's scheme against them.

On one hand, he arranged for Jiang Xuan and Lin Yu to continue monitoring Xing Yao and the others.

On the other, he secretly summoned the sect's experts, preparing to deal Star Pavilion a crushing head-on blow on the day of the celebration.

As the celebration drew nearer, the Profound Heaven Sect appeared peaceful on the surface, busy making every kind of preparation for the festivities.

Yet beneath the surface, a fierce clash was about to erupt. Jiang Xuan knew that this would be his last chance to reclaim everything. He had to give it his all—not only to save the Profound Heaven Sect, but also to make Bai Ruoshuang see the truth and return to his side...

As the day of the celebration approached.

The Profound Heaven Sect was adorned with lanterns and colorful decorations, and all the disciples were immersed in the joyful atmosphere of the coming festivities.

However. Beneath this seemingly festive facade, undercurrents were surging.

Jiang Xuan and Lin Yu were like hunters hidden in the darkness.

Watching Xing Yao and the others' every move at all times.

On Xing Yao's side.

He believed his plan was flawless and was secretly delighted with himself.

He frequently discussed the details of the rebellion with those Profound Heaven Sect disciples he had won over.

Repeatedly confirming the timing and steps of the operation.

Greed glimmered in his eyes.

As though he could already see Star Pavilion's glorious future of ruling the Spirit Illusion Continent.

And the Profound Heaven Nine-Yang Cauldron was the crucial step toward his success.

Bai Ruoshuang continued to maintain close contact with Xing Yao.

Completely unaware of the coming crisis.

Under Xing Yao's influence.

She increasingly felt that Jiang Xuan was making trouble out of nothing.

She even grew annoyed by Jiang Xuan's warnings.

Her trust in Xing Yao grew with each passing day.

She believed Xing Yao was a trustworthy friend.

A kindred spirit on her path of cultivation.

The day before the celebration, Jiang Xuan decided to risk speaking with Bai Ruoshuang once more.

He lingered outside Bai Ruoshuang's residence for a long time before finally gathering the courage to knock.

Bai Ruoshuang opened the door. The moment she saw Jiang Xuan, her expression turned cold:

"What are you here for? Didn't I tell you not to disturb me again?"

Seeing Bai Ruoshuang's indifferent eyes, Jiang Xuan felt a sharp stab of pain in his heart, but he still forced himself to say:

"Ruoshuang, I know you do not believe me right now, but I beg you—please believe me this once.

Xing Yao approached you with ulterior motives. He plans to harm the Profound Heaven Sect during tomorrow's celebration."

Bai Ruoshuang gave a cold laugh:

"Jiang Xuan, stop fabricating lies to slander Young Pavilion Master Xing.

He is an upright man. How could he possibly do such a thing? You are clearly jealous that he and I have grown close, which is why you came up with these absurd excuses."

Jiang Xuan said anxiously, "Ruoshuang, I am not lying.

Lin Yu and I have investigated this for a long time. We have obtained conclusive evidence.

Star Pavilion seeks to seize our Profound Heaven Nine-Yang Cauldron, and Xing Yao is their inside man.

If anything happens tomorrow, the Profound Heaven Sect will face utter ruin, and you will be in danger as well."

Bai Ruoshuang frowned as she looked into Jiang Xuan's anxious yet sincere eyes.

A trace of doubt could not help rising in her heart.

But all the admirable qualities Xing Yao had shown before her in ordinary days, along with his gentle care for her.

Made it difficult for her to fully believe Jiang Xuan's words.

"Jiang Xuan, what you are saying is too outrageous.

Unless you can produce evidence that convinces me, I will not believe you."

Bai Ruoshuang said after hesitating for a moment.

Jiang Xuan knew that making Bai Ruoshuang believe him immediately was nearly impossible, but he still said:

"Ruoshuang, I will definitely show you the evidence.

At tomorrow's celebration, you will understand everything.

But before then, you must be careful. Do not let Xing Yao deceive you."

With that, Jiang Xuan turned and left helplessly.

Bai Ruoshuang watched his retreating figure, her heart filled with a tangled mix of emotions.

She did not know whom she should believe.

Jiang Xuan's words left her with a faint sense of unease.

But Xing Yao's gentleness made her unable to let go.