Yuxu Sect Master gave a few more instructions, urged the disciples to cultivate diligently, then waved them away.
Qin Ming had just turned around when he heard Yuxu Sect Master say, "Qin Ming, come with me."
Qin Ming stopped in his tracks. His brow furrowed, but his expression returned to normal in an instant.
Then he turned, bowed respectfully, and answered, "Yes... Sect Master..."
Qin Ming followed Yuxu Sect Master into a quiet room in the rear hall.
Yuxu Sect Master stood there quietly with his back to him, without saying a word.
"Sect Master... you..."
Before he could finish, Yuxu Sect Master snapped, "Qin Ming... do you know your crime?"
Qin Ming was immediately startled. With a guilty conscience, he almost turned and fled.
Although he was also in the Nascent Soul Realm, he was only at its early stage, after all, and there was still a great gap between him and Yuxu Sect Master.
Then a thought struck him, and he abruptly dropped to his knees, saying in fear and trepidation, "This disciple has always strictly observed the sect's rules. What crime have I committed?"
"Even now, you refuse to acknowledge your wrongdoing." Yuxu Sect Master spun around, his expression seemingly furious beyond measure.
Then he struck at the crown of Qin Ming's head with his palm. If it landed, it would surely splatter his brains.
"This disciple has done nothing wrong... I refuse to accept this..." Qin Ming gritted his teeth, holding his body rigidly upright with a stubborn look.
Ever since he began cultivating the Devouring Spirit Art, his spiritual sense had become much sharper. Although Yuxu Sect Master looked furious, he showed little killing intent. Clearly, he did not intend to kill him.
Besides, if what he had done really had been exposed, Yuxu would