Chapter 2612: Blockade

"Wen Jingxuan, you stare blankly every day, but that brat can't possibly come out! When sect disciples enter the Exile Land, even traveling together results in heavy casualties, let alone him alone? I reckon that brat has been dead for who knows how long!"

Han Qianyun looked at the haggard Wen Jingxuan and said smugly.

In the blink of an eye, nearly twenty years had passed, and there was no news of Ye Yuan.

Now, in the Wuding Heavenly Sect, everyone thought Ye Yuan had long died.

But these past few days, Wen Jingxuan came to Flowing Cloud Peak almost every day.

Wen Jingxuan ignored Han Qianyun, not even glancing at him.

"Hey, if it weren't for that brat, how would our Wuding Heavenly Sect have been sanctioned by the Alchemy Alliance and fallen to this state? The entire sect now hates that brat to the bone! But you, girl, are ungrateful, still hoping for his return? Not only can he not return, but even if he somehow gets lucky and comes back, he'll face the Elders' Council's punishment!" Han Qianyun sneered.

In the twenty years since Ye Yuan entered the Exile Land, the Wuding Heavenly Sect had not fared well.

At first, the Medicine Hall developed smoothly, and the celestial pharmacists' strength grew day by day.

But good times didn't last; in the second year after Ye Yuan entered the Exile Land, the Alchemy Alliance struck!

The Alchemy Alliance imposed a very severe blockade on the Wuding Heavenly Sect.

First, the Alchemy Alliance terminated all cooperation with the Wuding Heavenly Sect and recalled all celestial pharmacists associated with the alliance.

Then, the Alchemy Alliance completely cut off the supply of celestial herbs and celestial pills to the Wuding Heavenly Sect.

This move was truly a drastic measure.

A massive sect like the Wuding Heavenly Sect consumed a huge amount of celestial herbs and celestial pills every day.

Suddenly, the Wuding Heavenly Sect was cut off from supplies.

Without the supply of celestial herbs and celestial pills, the Wuding Heavenly Sect immediately fell into crisis.

The celestial pharmacists of the Wuding Heavenly Sect had never been able to meet the needs of such a large sect.

For many years, the Wuding Heavenly Sect had to purchase large quantities of celestial herbs and celestial pills from the Alchemy Alliance.

The sharp decrease in celestial pills greatly affected the disciples' cultivation.

Now, over a decade later, the Wuding Heavenly Sect was increasingly stretched thin.

As a result, many disciples began to waver.

From a few years ago, many people started pointing fingers at Ye Yuan, believing he was the cause of all this.

The most vocal among them was Shi Feiyu.

Thus, those associated with Ye Yuan were affected.

Now, Lin Lan had been demoted to a menial servant, enduring contempt.

Wen Jingxuan was even to be sent to the Alchemy Alliance as a cauldron furnace for Qin Shun!

Soon, she would be sent off!

Going with her was Luo Yunqing!

Luo Yunqing was to represent the Wuding Heavenly Sect and apologize to the Alchemy Alliance!

For him, this was a great humiliation!

But there was no choice.

This matter could no longer be delayed.

Although the decision was made by Feng Xuanyi, as the sect master, he represented the last shred of the Wuding Heavenly Sect's dignity.

So, Luo Yunqing had to be sacrificed.

Now, even Feng Xuanyi could no longer hold on!

Seeing Wen Jingxuan ignore him, Han Qianyun was furious.

He snorted coldly, "You expect that brat to save you? Hmph! If he really comes out, I, Han Qianyun, will be the first to deal with him! What kind of elder is he? He is the sinner of our Wuding Heavenly Sect! Now, the other four great sects are all laughing at us, and it's all his fault!"

Back then, Ye Yuan's entry into the Exile Land had shocked the entire Wuding Heavenly Sect.

What was even more infuriating was that Ye Yuan had stepped on his face.

This incident became a laughingstock throughout the sect!

He, Han Qianyun, had never forgotten it!

Wen Jingxuan glanced at him and said indifferently, "If my master comes out, the first one he'll deal with is definitely you!"

Han Qianyun was furious and slapped Wen Jingxuan, saying, "You little slut, do you still think you're an elder's disciple? Now, you're just cheap goods!"

On Wen Jingxuan's face, five clear fingerprints were visible.

Han Qianyun's slap was not light!

She glared at Han Qianyun, her eyes full of anger.

This master and his disciples had caused no small amount of trouble over the years.

She was relatively better off; Lin Lan's situation was far more miserable.

If not for Luo Yunqing's protection, Lin Lan would probably have been tortured to death.

Seeing Wen Jingxuan's angry glare, Han Qianyun instead laughed: "You little slut, you really are a beauty. No wonder Qin Shun is so taken with you, his first condition was you! If not for Qin Shun, I'd want you myself now!"

Wen Jingxuan ignored him, got up, and silently kowtowed three times toward the Exile Land teleportation array.

Although Ye Yuan was now condemned by everyone, in Wen Jingxuan's heart, he was her savior.

Moreover, the alchemy methods Ye Yuan had taught her greatly enhanced her alchemy skills.

She had come today to bid farewell to Ye Yuan.

She was powerless to resist the sect's decision.

Wiping away her tears, Wen Jingxuan turned to leave.

But Han Qianyun refused to let it go, sneering, "You little slut, do you really think I can't do anything to you?"

With that, he was about to strike again.

"Master!"

But at that moment, Wen Jingxuan's whole body trembled, and she looked in disbelief toward the teleportation array.

A figure was walking from there!

Soon, shock turned into joy!

Han Qianyun, with his back to the teleportation array, laughed mockingly, "You little slut, have you lost your mind? Do you think that by bringing up your damn master, I won't dare touch you?"

"Try touching her!" Just then, a voice came from behind.

Han Qianyun's expression changed drastically. He turned and saw Ye Yuan not far away, looking at him with a dark expression.

Ye Yuan had already seen the clear handprint on Wen Jingxuan's face!

Han Qianyun looked as if he had seen a ghost, exclaiming, "You, you, you... actually came out of the Exile Land? How... how is this possible?"

Ye Yuan ignored him and looked at Wen Jingxuan, saying, "Did he hit you?"

Wen Jingxuan nodded, ignoring the burning sensation on her face, and said joyfully, "Master, you're back! It's good that you're back!"

As she spoke, tears filled her eyes.

These years had been too hard.

Han Qianyun's eyes darkened, and he snorted coldly, "So what if you're out? Hmph! Perfect, I'll take you down and bring you to the sect master to confess your crimes!"

Ye Yuan looked at him and frowned, "It seems stepping on your face was too light!"

Han Qianyun's face darkened, and he said grimly, "Ye Yuan, don't bring that up! Since you mentioned it, let's settle old and new scores together!"

Ye Yuan said indifferently, "Oh? Is that so? Aren't you afraid I'll step on your face again? This time, I'll step harder to teach you a lesson!"

Han Qianyun sneered disdainfully, "This time I'm prepared. Do you think you can drug me?"

Ye Yuan looked at him and smiled faintly, "Is that so? It seems... you're already poisoned!"

Han Qianyun's expression changed drastically, and suddenly, he felt a numbness throughout his body.

Then, he collapsed.