"Why aren't you affected? You clearly ate those dishes! Why?!" Gu Feifei's expression was sinister. Her eyes were filled with disbelief, and her tone suddenly grew intense.
Ji Yunxi still looked at her indifferently, as if she disdained to argue with her.
In Gu Feifei's eyes, such an attitude was a blatant humiliation.
She grew even angrier. Raising her other hand high, she was about to strike Ji Yunxi across the face, but Ji Yunxi caught her wrist.
A sudden inspiration flashed through Gu Feifei's mind. Spiritual energy surged in her hand. White light shone brightly through her fingers, and the spiritual energy flew towards Ji Yunxi along her wrist.
But Ji Yunxi was one step ahead. A coolness like a spring of water flew straight towards Gu Feifei.
Gu Feifei only felt a flash of light before her eyes. Suddenly, her mind went blank. Before she could react, she was sent flying.
"Ah... Cough, cough!" Gu Feifei fell to the ground. She still couldn't believe what she was seeing. If it could be a coincidence that Ji Yunxi was quick enough to avoid the slap just now, but now it was certain that Ji Yunxi wasn't affected at all.
Gu Feifei looked up at her in surprise, as if she had seen something incredible.
"No, it's impossible. You already took the Spirit-Dissipating Powder. How can you still use spiritual energy?"
Gu Feifei was severely injured. After holding back for so long, Li Jiuge finally found an opportunity. There was a hint of mockery in her eyes as she looked at Gu Feifei: "You were hit and flew out. Since you've had contact, how can you not tell? This isn't spiritual energy anymore."
Gu Feifei suddenly turned to look at Li Jiuge. Her expression was a bit crazy as she murmured to herself: "If it's not spiritual energy, what else could it be? Could it be..."
A big smile spread across Li Jiuge's face. She said word by word: "That's right. It's divine power."
Gu Feifei was instantly stunned on the spot.
Gu Yiping was worried about her. After all, she was hit by divine power. That arrow before almost cost her half her life!
He wanted to go and help her, but when Gu Yiping moved, he realized that he was still trapped and couldn't move. He could only watch her in pain and frustration: "Gu Feifei!"
Gu Feifei seemed not to hear his voice. Her face was filled with shock. Holding her chest, she slowly stood up. Looking at Ji Yunxi fearfully, she said: "Who... Who are you? How can you possess divine power?"
Li Jiuge raised her chin, looking at Gu Feifei proudly: "Who she is has nothing to do with you, does it?"
Ji Yunxi slowly walked towards her. A look of panic flashed across Gu Feifei's face. She was forced to take step after step back until she had nowhere to go.
Ji Yunxi showed no pity for her. Looking down at her with a cold look in her eyes, she said: "Gu Feifei, everyone has to pay the price for what they've done."
Gu Yiping was already extremely disappointed in his sister for being so unscrupulous for the sake of face. But after all, she was his sister. After much thought, he gritted his teeth and said: "Miss Ji! Please, can you spare her this time?"
Ji Yunxi raised her eyebrows. Her eyes showed determination: "Spare her? She gave everyone the Spirit-Dissipating Powder at a crucial moment when a battle could break out at any time. How can I spare her? Do you really think she's still a child who needs your constant protection?"
Gu Yiping wanted to say something else, but was stopped by a look from Gu An.
Gu Feifei simply decided to let things go to ruin. Gnashing her teeth, she said: "So you knew from the beginning?"
Ji Yunxi smiled. Her expression remained unchanged as she stared at Gu Feifei: "Naturally. The Spirit-Dissipating Powder has a very special smell. I smelled it from the beginning. If you dare to play such tricks in front of me, you have to be prepared to take responsibility."
Now it was Gu Yiping's turn to be surprised: "Then why didn't you stop everyone from eating it at first?"
Ji Yunxi glanced at Gu Feifei, whose face was pale: "Because of Jiang Yaoji. I never wanted my relatives and friends around me to take risks with me. Her actions just helped me. Secondly, I also wanted to see what she was going to do."
Gu Feifei's eyes were filled with shame and anger: "So you've been playing with me all along."
Ji Yunxi looked at her coldly: "You brought this on yourself. Actually, you're very smart. I used to admire you quite a bit. It's a pity that you don't use your intelligence in the right place. Your brother, Gu An, they've always indulged you, but you still blame them. The current situation is entirely your own fault. You can't blame others."
After hearing this, Gu Feifei laughed. As she laughed, tears welled up in her eyes: "Indulge me? Where have they indulged me? Since you came, everything in the valley has favored you. Why! I'm the one from the valley!"
Gu Yiping was shocked. Staring blankly, he asked: "Gu Feifei, why do you think so?"
Gu Feifei's eyes were filled with tears. She didn't answer. Turning her head away, she didn't dare to meet Gu Yiping's disappointed gaze.
Ji Yunxi shook her head: "You really don't know how to repent."
Hearing that Ji Yunxi never wanted them to fight against Jiang Yaoji with her from the beginning, Ji Yunyi was unhappy: "Yunxi, why didn't you tell us in advance so that we could be prepared? Now that our spiritual energy is temporarily lost, how can we help you fight against Jiang Yaoji?"
Li Jiuge also looked at her curiously, with worry in her eyes: "Yes, Yunxi. We can't help you now. What will you do alone?"
Ji Yunxi lowered her eyes: "Brother, Jiuge, Jiang Yaoji possesses divine power. You can't help me much. Moreover, you'll be in danger yourself."
Hearing this, Ji Yunyi's face changed. Were they a burden?
Ji Yunxi knew that her brother was really angry. She quickly explained: "Second brother, I won't go out rashly. Don't worry."
Li Jiuge's eyes suddenly shifted: "Second brother, Yunxi won't dislike us. She must have her own plan. We just need to cooperate with her."
As she said this, she winked at Ji Yunyi.
Ji Yunyi instantly understood what Li Jiuge meant. They were going to do something secretly. Pretending to sigh in understanding, he closed his mouth.
Ji Yunxi let out a sigh of relief. She used her divine power to untie the restraints on Gu An and Gu Yiping.
Gu Yiping didn't hesitate and walked to Gu Feifei's side. Seeing that she was okay, he secretly let out a sigh of relief.
Gu An felt a bit desperate. He had hoped that everything could be harmonious, but who would have thought that Gu Feifei would cause such a big disaster now. He was afraid that even if he spoke up, he couldn't guarantee her safety.
But then he thought, Gu Feifei's actions were really absurd. He had indeed spoiled her too much. It was time to teach her a good lesson.
Without going forward to care about her, Gu An respectfully asked Ji Yunxi: "Valley Master, it's my fault that I didn't teach my child well. Please punish me."
Gu Feifei felt bad seeing Gu An being so humble: "Father, you're the Valley Master! Brother, stop father quickly!"
Gu Yiping also felt uncomfortable, but he had some guesses about Ji Yunxi. He couldn't say anything now and could only stand there at a loss.
"Valley Master, how should we deal with Gu Feifei?"
Ji Yunxi gave her a cold look and thought for a moment: "Then follow the rules of the valley."
Although Gu An was reluctant, he knew that if he didn't discipline Gu Feifei anymore, she might make even more serious mistakes. He nodded in agreement: "Yes. Someone, take Gu Feifei away and give her fifty lashes."