Seeing this, Jing Chen secretly clenched her teeth, pulled the forehead band off her headwrap, and returned it to Mo Youde with both hands. Since Ya Ru had not won the favor of the envoy from the superior sect, Jing Chen immediately felt the pressure ease. Naturally, she no longer needed powerful backing to secure an elder's position. In all honesty, what girl would truly be willing to trade her body for fame and fortune?
If it were truly necessary, that would be another matter. Or if she also loved the man, things would be different too.
"You don't know what's good for you!"
Mo Youde had always been proud and hot-tempered. He had only restrained himself because the valley master and Grand Elder of Orchid Fragrance Valley were present, not daring to act out of respect for his master. Now that Jing Chen had slapped him in the face in public, however, his fury became uncontrollable. He swung his hand and slapped her, leaving five bloody marks across her face.
"Filthy whore! I offered you some dignity, and you threw it away!"
"Mo Youde, even as an envoy from the superior sect, you must not go too far! Before me, you are still a junior!"
The valley master of Orchid Fragrance Valley stepped in front of Jing Chen and angrily rebuked Mo Youde. Having suffered this injustice, Jing Chen covered her face and sobbed behind the valley master. Several elders gathered around as well, offering words of comfort. Mu Bai did not understand what was going on, while his junior brothers and sisters behind him sneered, enjoying Mo Youde's disgrace.
"You old women are nothing but my master's bedmates. A radish blossoms, and suddenly you think you're a dish worth serving!"
Anger surged into Mo Youde's chest, and his