Li Jiuge felt a bit nervous. She knew that if she couldn't explain this matter clearly, the consequences might be disastrous.
People like Zhao Qingwan had long been eyeing Yun Xi covetously. Now, she herself was like a target. Once hit, Yun Xi would surely be in trouble.
Moreover, if she were accused of stealing treasures from the upper realm, the least severe punishment would be expulsion from the sect, while the most severe would be imprisonment in the celestial prison and it was even possible to receive thunder punishment. But how could she, a mere mortal, withstand thunder punishment?
She was so anxious that sweat broke out on her forehead and she felt a bit helpless.
Zhao Qingwan, on the other hand, was extremely proud. Now that even the upper god had appeared, Li Jiuge was doomed!
It turned out that not only had she cheated, but the thing she used to cheat also had an unknown origin. She couldn't be blamed for wanting Li Jiuge dead.
Thinking of this, Zhao Qingwan boldly knelt down and said to Yunluotian, "Your Excellency, we were in the middle of a competition when she suddenly..."
According to Zhao Qingwan's plan, this was the perfect time to complain. As long as the upper god spoke, Ji Yunxi and the others would all be implicated.
However, Yunluotian hated most those who took the initiative to speak out.
A bolt of cyan lightning struck straight down and mercilessly hit Zhao Qingwan.
"Ah!"
Accompanied by a shrill scream, Zhao Qingwan fell to the ground, unable to move.
"Did I ever give you permission to speak?" Yunluotian glanced at Bai Youmu, seemingly blaming him for his carelessness in taking in disciples.
Because of this glance, Bai Youmu immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He trembled and didn't dare to say a word. He felt a bit regretful. He didn't expect there would be so many hardships this year. Being the deputy sect leader was really a frustrating experience...
After punishing Zhao Qingwan, Yunluotian played with the bead in her hand, with an indescribable look in her eyes.
Li Jiuge was anxious but didn't know what to do.
After a long time, Yunluotian asked, "Where did you get this thing?"
Li Jiuge subconsciously looked at Ji Yunxi. She saw her take a small step forward and raise her hand. "Your Excellency! I gave this to her. It was bought from the Dreamy Elegance Pavilion."
Although Ji Yunxi seemed calm on the surface as she stepped forward to explain for Li Jiuge, in fact, her heart was in turmoil.
She thought that since she had pointed out that it was from the Dreamy Elegance Pavilion, if Yunluotian wanted to investigate the Soul Spirit Bead, she would surely go to the Dreamy Elegance Pavilion. Then she could recognize her there.
Having made this plan, Ji Yunxi was satisfied and slightly curled her lips.
The woman called the upper god in front of her was none other than Yunluotian, her junior sister when she was Feng Yunxi.
Among all the fellow disciples in Yunqi Palace back then, Yunluotian had the best relationship with her. They were both young and lived close to each other. They often played all over the mountains and hills behind the master's back. When they made mistakes, they would be punished together.
At that time, Yunqi Palace suffered a catastrophe. Some people betrayed their oaths and left without hesitation, while others even drew their swords against them. Only Yunluotian stood by her side without hesitation.
Ji Yunxi originally thought that she had also died in that disaster. She didn't expect that she was still alive and had now become a legitimate upper god.
If this girl knew that she was still alive, she would probably cry her eyes red.
Feng Xingzhi saw that Ji Yunxi was already unable to control herself and wanted to step forward. He immediately reached out and grabbed her. "Xixi, this is not the time to recognize each other. There are so many people here, and look at Yunluotian's current mood. It's not very good."
Ji Yunxi knew that he was right, but when an old acquaintance from a long - lost time reappeared, it was inevitable to feel a bit excited.
"I know, I know..."
Hearing her voice, Yunluotian suddenly felt that it was very familiar. She turned her head and looked around in the crowd.
Suddenly, a woman in white came into her sight. Yunluotian felt dizzy. Was that... Feng Yunxi?!
She looked so similar. Why were there two people so alike?
She stared fixedly at Ji Yunxi without saying a word, her expression dark and unclear.
It was impossible. Senior Sister Yunxi had already died and disappeared in that disaster. How could she suddenly appear here?
But then she glanced again. Standing beside her... wasn't it Feng Xingzhi?
If only Ji Yunxi's resemblance made her suspicious, how could she explain the person who looked exactly like Feng Xingzhi? It couldn't be such a coincidence.
A thought suddenly rose in Yunluotian's heart. Perhaps Feng Yunxi had fallen into reincarnation and this was her reincarnation?
Afraid that her expectations would be disappointed, Yunluotian stared fixedly at Ji Yunxi and didn't dare to move her eyes.
Hua Siyun watched from afar as Yunluotian's expression became more and more strange. Her heart skipped a beat.
Ji Yunxi showed no sign of apologizing. If the upper god got angry like this, Ji Yunxi's life might be in danger.
She originally didn't want to get involved in this matter, but when she saw Feng Xingzhi behind Ji Yunxi, if Ji Yunxi was punished, Feng Xingzhi probably wouldn't just stand by and watch.
Hua Siyun was annoyed and secretly cursed Ji Yunxi. But in the end, she gritted her teeth, pushed through the crowd and secretly tugged at her sleeve. "Ji Yunxi! Hurry up and apologize."
Ji Yunxi was startled and looked at her in confusion. "What?"
"Hurry up and apologize!"
"Why?"
Hua Siyun was frustrated. "Didn't you see Zhao Qingwan?! She was just being talkative and was struck by thunder punishment. Presumably this master must be Yunluotian, who is famous for her unpredictable temper. If you suddenly interrupt when she hasn't asked you a question, you're finished. Hurry up and apologize."
Ji Yunxi had indeed heard before that there was a female upper - god master on Kunlun Mountain, but she didn't expect it to be Yunluotian. Her mood suddenly became even better. This was her biggest backer.
Unfortunately, the others on and off the stage were already too scared by Yunluotian to say a word.
The masters on the stage couldn't sit still. Even Rong Hua was a bit nervous. She secretly clenched her hands under her wide sleeves, thinking about how she could act quickly if Ji Yunxi was punished later.
Ning Shuihan knew very well that the Soul Spirit Bead had fallen out of Li Jiuge's body. This matter would surely implicate her own disciple, so she was a bit nervous for a moment.
Bai Youmu also didn't know what to do. As long as Yunluotian didn't say a word, everyone would be nervous.
Ning Shuihan gritted her teeth and walked towards Yunluotian, clasping her fists. "Your Excellency, we're really sorry. These young girls are ignorant. But since this thing was obtained from the Dreamy Elegance Pavilion, we might as well go back and ask the people from the Dreamy Elegance Pavilion to find out what's going on."
Yunluotian came back to her senses and secretly laughed at herself. She must be crazy. Otherwise, how could she suspect that a little girl was her senior sister?
She shook her head and said expressionlessly, "Forget it."
After saying that, she looked at Li Jiuge. "I have no intention of competing with you, but this thing originally belonged to my old acquaintance, so I'll take it back."
Ji Yunxi naturally knew that she was talking about herself. Her heart warmed. After so much time had passed, she still remembered her.
Seeing that she was about to take the thing away, Li Jiuge was a bit anxious and glanced at Ji Yunxi.
Ji Yunxi shook her head at her, signaling her not to speak. Yunluotian didn't care about their little actions and directly left gracefully with the thing.