Chapter 2839
As Suo Xing Yue glared at Zhu Zhu, who was kneeling on the ground, a wave of anger surged within her. She chose silence, her eyes darting to the senior brothers by her side.
“Senior brother, we cannot allow the reputation of our Danyang Sect to be tarnished,” one of them spoke up.
“Exactly! Today, several of us nearly became sinners, putting our Danyang Sect at risk of ruin!” another added.
“Alas, to think that my Danyang Sect would have such disgraceful disciples—how shameful!” an elder lamented.
Once the elders had voiced their disappointment, they turned and departed, leaving the matter of Zhu Zhu’s punishment entirely in Suo Xing Yue’s hands.
“Master, I truly regret my actions. Please forgive me this once! I’ve made a mistake!” Zhu Zhu pleaded, continuously bowing her head in contrition.
Suo Xing Yue frowned, sensing the weight of the situation. It was evident that making this decision was not easy for her.
Ultimately, Suo Xing Yue struck Zhu Zhu with her palm. This blow didn’t take Zhu Zhu’s life but effectively stripped her of her cultivation.
“After years of our master-disciple relationship, I am reclaiming all that I have taught you. Leave this place and go wherever you wish. From now on, I am no longer your master,” Suo Xing Yue stated, her eyes slightly closed, unable to face Zhu Zhu.
“Master, Master! Without my cultivation, I cannot survive out there! Where will I go?” Zhu Zhu cried out. “Please, I’m willing to serve you forever! Don’t cast me away!”
Desperate, Zhu Zhu turned to Kai, pleading, “Kai, please speak on my behalf! I know I was wrong and I promise I won’t do it again!”
However, Kai looked down at Zhu Zhu, who was kneeling and sobbing, showing no sign of sympathy.
“You have no one to blame but yourself,” Kai replied coldly.
After a prolonged period of begging, Zhu Zhu realized that Suo Xing Yue had made her decision. Slowly, she stood up, turned, and began to walk away.
As she took a few steps, she glanced back at Kai and Suo Xing Yue, her eyes now filled with resentment.
Yet, no one paid her any mind. A cultivator stripped of their abilities would likely meet a grim fate at the hands of beasts outside Jialing County.
“I regret that my teachings led to such a scandal. I sincerely apologize, Mr. Chen,” Suo Xing Yue said, her face a mask of distress as she prepared to leave.
“Elder Suo, hold on a moment…” Kai called out urgently.
“Mr. Chen, is there something more you need?” Suo Xing Yue inquired.
“Elder Suo, this Meng He’s Spiritual Cauldron isn’t of much use to me, so I’d like to give it to you. I think it’s important for your purposes,” Kai offered, waving his hand to summon the Spirit Cauldron into his grasp.
“This… this isn’t appropriate, is it?” Suo Xing Yue exclaimed, shock evident on her face.
Despite nearly losing the match due to Zhu Zhu’s actions, Kai insisted on gifting her the Spirit Cauldron.
“What’s inappropriate? Just take it!” Kai replied with a gentle smile.
Suo Xing Yue accepted the Spirit Cauldron, her expression softening as she regarded Kai. “Mr. Chen, should your Jade Cauldron Sect ever need our assistance in the future, we will certainly help!”
Kai refrained from giving the Spirit Cauldron to Liu Ruyan or the Third Elder, knowing he was still affiliated with the Jade Tripod Sect for now. He had his Shen Nong Cauldron for alchemy, and he also understood that he wouldn’t remain in the Jade Tripod Sect forever. By forming a bond with the Danyang Sect through this Spirit Cauldron, he ensured mutual support between them even after his departure, which would benefit Liu Ruyan.
Furthermore, considering the Jade Tripod Sect’s current standing, possessing the Spiritual Cauldron could bring them trouble rather than safety.