They all became female demons after being reborn.

Chapter 60 Why leave the Wentian Sect!

Even though Wu Cheng explained that he had a compelling reason to go, Bai Suying still pressed for an answer, "What reason?"

Wu Cheng explained, "Although the court is wary of our Wentian Sect, they definitely need an explanation for this matter. Otherwise, if our Wentian Sect can kill a prince and a high-ranking official without being held accountable, will other sects and families follow suit?"

"At that time, even if the imperial court is wary of our Wentian Sect, it will have no choice but to target us."

Wu Cheng glanced at the others, "But it's different when I go back. This is just a power struggle within the imperial clan or a fight for the throne. The court doesn't want to break ties with our Wentian Sect, so it's a good opportunity to back down."

Bai Suying frowned. "But aren't you in danger?"

"Don't worry, Senior Sister, it won't happen." Wu Cheng smiled. "My father actually hopes we fight each other, but he certainly doesn't want us brothers to kill each other."

"But the problem is that the list was made by Bei Sheng. If the court really wants to punish me, wouldn't that be the same as believing Bei Sheng's instigation? Therefore, the court will not only not do anything to me, but also does not want me to get into trouble, so as to create a situation of fatherly love, filial piety, brotherly love and respect among the royal family of Da Yu."

He shook his head. "My father was a devout Buddhist, and he could even put on a benevolent and magnanimous act."

Of course, the matter of Megan Johnson's assassination attempt on him will also be dropped.

The crown prince will not be punished.

Wu Cheng's words were reasonable and well-founded, and he had considered all aspects, so no one else had anything to say.

But Bai Suying still didn't give up. "Junior brother, the situation in Lin'an is turbulent and full of hidden dangers. It would be too risky for you to go back."

Her mind was now blank, and the fear that had been buried deep in her heart resurfaced.

The panic she felt upon hearing news of him before her rebirth, the cautiousness and pleading she felt while rushing to Lin'an, and the despair she felt upon seeing him in Lin'an...

So as long as Wu Cheng leaves Lin'an, she will do anything, but she absolutely cannot let Wu Cheng return to Lin'an, absolutely not!

Wu Cheng smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, Senior Sister, I can protect myself. I've become much stronger during this time on the mountain. Even that Luoyang Token is no match for me."

Bai Suying looked at him, opened her mouth, then lowered her head, walked past him, and headed out of the hall. "There are still matters to be dealt with in the sect. I'll go and take care of them."

Watching her departing figure, Wu Cheng was a little puzzled. "What's wrong with Senior Sister?"

"It is indeed a bit strange. Your senior sister is not usually like this. Perhaps she is reluctant to part with you, her junior brother? After all, she was my only disciple before, and she probably treats you like her own brother."

Gong Yuqing leaned back in the armchair without any regard for her image, her face full of curiosity.

However, when she saw Wu Cheng looking over, her ears inexplicably turned red and she glared at him fiercely.

Wu Cheng also looked away a little guilty, but still said, "Master, then Qingque and I will make preparations tonight and set off for Lin'an early tomorrow morning."

"Okay, go back and pack your things. Just know that I'm here to support you. If anything happens, don't risk your life. Just come back, and I'll stand up for you."

After a pause, Gong Yuqing yawned, "Also, you need to review your martial arts to learn something new. Come find me at midnight tonight, and I'll give you some more pointers."

Ok?

Wu Cheng looked up in surprise.

Isn't the time of midnight a bit ambiguous?

Seeing that Gong Yuqing's expression was normal, Wu Cheng thought to himself, "Could it be that I've been too stressed? My cheap master is really just trying to give me some last-minute cramming."

He bowed respectfully and said, "Then this disciple will take his leave."

"Okay, go ahead."

Wu Cheng and Qing Que immediately took their leave. Then the two parted ways, with Qing Que returning to the Sword Pavilion to pack her things, while Wu Cheng returned to the small courtyard in the back mountain.

Nothing happened that day until nightfall, around 9 PM, when there was a sudden knock on the door of Wu Cheng's hut.

Wu Cheng got up to open the door, only to see Bai Suyi standing outside.

"Senior sister?"

Bai Suyi seems somewhat different now.

Although she was still dressed in that dashing white swordsman outfit, she had her head down, and her black hair, which was originally tied into a high wolf tail braid, had fallen down. Her bangs not only covered her smooth forehead, but also cast a shadow over her eyes, making it impossible to see her expression.

"Junior brother..." Her voice lacked its previous nonchalance, becoming flat and emotionless. "Did senior sister do something wrong?"

Wu Cheng asked in confusion, "Huh? No, my senior sister is very nice to me."

"Then why... do you want to leave the Wentian Sect?"

"What do you mean, Senior Sister? I never thought about leaving. I just went back to Lin'an on business. I might come back after I finish. Wentian Sect will always be my second home."

Wu Cheng explained with a smile, "But Senior Sister, I can't hide under your and Master's protection forever and never come down the mountain."

Bai Suyi lowered her eyes and said softly, "Why can't we stay on the mountain forever? What's so good about the place down there?"

Wu Cheng was taken aback, seemingly understanding why his senior sister had acted this way.

Senior Sister grew up in the Wentian Sect. There are many people in the Wentian Sect, but in the past, she was only close to Gong Yuqing, and at most, she brought Dugu Moli with her.

However, since Uncle Dugu was a taciturn person, the only one he could chat with was Gong Yuqing.

But the master is a regrettable older sister, and the apprentice acts like a mother hen, managing the master.

But in fact, she was only eighteen years old, in the prime of her youth.

So, having suddenly gained such an obedient and sensible junior brother, he naturally couldn't bear to leave.

Wu Cheng knew that further comfort was useless at this moment, so he decided to tell her his thoughts, which he had not told anyone else.

"Senior sister, I did say during the day at Jade Emperor Peak that I had a reason to go back, but the explanation I gave at the time was not this reason."

Seeing that Bai Suying was just looking at him quietly, Wu Cheng continued, "It's a little embarrassing to talk about this. I didn't originally plan to tell anyone else, but if you want to know, Senior Sister, I'll only tell you."

Bai Suyi's gloomy expression relaxed slightly.

Tell only me...

That's why I'm the most important person to my junior!

That's how she understood it anyway.

Seeing that his senior sister seemed to be in a better mood, Wu Cheng seized the opportunity and said, "Senior sister, actually, I also thought about staying on the mountain for the rest of my life. I could live freely on the mountain, with Master, you, and Sister Qingque, and I wouldn't have to have any contact with the dirty affairs of the outer sect."

"However... my trip to Luoyang changed my mind."

Bai Suying was taken aback. "Luoyang City...Junior Brother, has something happened to you?"

At that time, she was worried about Wu Cheng, so she secretly followed behind him. However, after fighting with Li Anchan in Luoyang City, she was also seriously injured. By the time she recovered, the matter in Luoyang City had been resolved. Later, when she saw that Wu Cheng and the others had successfully broken out of Luoyang, she hurried back to Wentian Sect ahead of them.

So she really didn't know what specific things Wu Cheng encountered in Luoyang.

"I encountered something disgusting."

Wu Cheng had been holding these words in for a long time, and he finally blurted out everything that Wu Ju and Yuan Hao had done.

"Originally, I never intended to kill him. I could have even spared him if he had tried to kill me. He could have gone to fight with my second brother, the Crown Prince, and I could have gone back to the mountain to live my life, practiced my martial arts, and occasionally gone down the mountain to right wrongs. But..."

Wu Cheng sighed deeply, "Senior sister, I can't get over my own conscience."