JSCMU-Chapter 54: I’ve Always Been a Low-Key Person

Zhao Wuji’s expression changed slightly.

With Yun Jin’s personality, who knows what she might say. She might even push for Gu Jinghong to be executed on the spot!

Although Zhao Wuji forced Gu Jinghong to confess, this second disciple was someone he personally cultivated with great effort. He never had the intention for Gu Jinghong to die because of this.

The reason he chose to have Gu Jinghong take responsibility was that, if Ye Danxia were truly deemed someone with evil aura, she could only be sentenced to death with no way out. But Gu Jinghong’s actions, in contrast, might still be salvageable.

“I believe…” Zhao Wuji began to object on the spot.

But for the first time ever, Ling Fei took the initiative to speak on behalf of a disciple. He directly said, “What this young girl said is entirely reasonable. Since she is the victim, it’s only natural she should have a say in the punishment. What’s more, she only wants to say a few words.”

“My little disciple has endured countless grievances since entering the sect. And now, she’s not even allowed to speak?” Lin Ya said coldly. “Let’s not forget, Xiao Jin almost died from this scheme!”

Zhao Wuji’s expression shifted repeatedly.

At this moment,

He truly felt like things were slipping completely out of his control.

In the past, his greatest rival was always Lin Ya. Lin Ya was a genius in the sword path. Over the years, even with the countless pills provided by his own father, Zhao Wuji was never able to surpass Lin Ya.

Even several of the Grand Elders said that the position of the next sect master should belong to Lin Ya and no one else.

Zhao Wuji had always held himself in high esteem, yet he was constantly suppressed by Lin Ya. How could he tolerate that?

Fortunately, later on, he became the new sect master, while Lin Ya became a cripple.

Though the injury was sustained for the sake of the sect, the sect can’t possibly keep a cripple as a Peak Master.

He waited and waited until now. In just three months, if Lin Ya lost the upcoming sect-wide competition, he will be stripped of his Peak Master position.

By then, Zhao Wuji can finally avenge the humiliation of being constantly overshadowed in the past.

Over the years, he had both openly and covertly suppressed Lin Ya, something that many witnessed.

He knew some were secretly helping Lin Ya out of dissatisfaction.

But that didn’t matter.

A mere Lin Ya wasn’t enough to make anyone openly defy him.

He would take his time. Eventually, Lin Ya would be rendered powerless with no chance to rise again.

But,

Ever since that Five Element Root girl joined the sect, everything seemed to have changed.

First it was Chen Hao, then Ruan Jun, and now Gu Jinghong.

Even Danxia’s reputation was completely ruined.

Though no one had accused him outright, Zhao Wuji knew that seeds of doubt took place.

People’s dissatisfaction with him was clearly growing.

Even Ling Fei, who had always been neutral and stayed out of sect affairs, had now spoken up for Yun Jin!

If this continued, wouldn’t Yun Jin eventually overturn everything?

Zhao Wuji’s expression darkened.

No. He couldn’t allow her to overturn anything.

Five Element Roots cultivate extremely slowly. No matter how clever Yun Jin may be, it’s all meaningless in the face of absolute strength!

Three months from now,

Jun’er will personally kill her!

“Sect Master, don’t look so grim. Why don’t you hear what I have to say first?” Yun Jin said lazily.

She couldn’t bear to let Gu Jinghong die just like that.

“Xiao Jin, speak,” Lin Ya said directly.

Yun Jin grinned cheekily. “Actually, even though I haven’t been in the sect for long, I believe everyone knows me quite well.”

Everyone nodded.

Yes, very well indeed.

Vengeful, dramatic, and a master at acting.

Yun Jin continued, “I’ve always been low-key, gentle and kind. Most importantly, I’m also very beautiful.”

Everyone: “???”

Do you even hear yourself right now?

“Emotion Points +50!”

“Emotion Points+10!”

“Emotion Points+30!”

The notifications kept chiming, and Yun Jin smiled even more brightly. “As such a good person, I prefer to repay evil with virtue. Besides, since I wasn’t actually harmed this time, I don’t think Senior Brother Gu should be executed.”

She actually said that?

Not only Zhao Wuji and Ye Danxia, even Lin Ya was stunned.

But the next moment,

He suddenly understood.

Ah, he got it.

His little disciple must be brewing some wicked scheme!

It had to be that.

Did anyone actually expect her to truly repay evil with good?

Gu Jinghong was also a bit dazed as he looked at Yun Jin.

He almost got her killed.

And this woman was actually saving him? Seriously?

Zhao Wuji’s eyes lit up. “Oh? Then what do you suggest?”

Yun Jin smiled sweetly. “The dead can’t repay the wrongs they’ve committed. Only the living have the chance to make amends, right?”

“Yes, yes, absolutely,” Zhao Wuji nodded repeatedly. “I didn’t expect you to be so understanding.”

“But while he can be spared from execution, punishment must still be served,” Yun Jin pointed at Gu Jinghong. “I only have one request, he must serve as my servant for the next three months. I promise not to kill him, but other than that, he must accept any punishment without resistance.”

Yun Jin still clearly remembered how Gu Jinghong tormented her in her past life.

Now that he had fallen into her hands, it was time to pay it back, little by little.

Three months as a servant.

And subject to any punishment.

Zhao Wuji’s face shifted slightly.

Such a demand would be humiliating for Gu Jinghong.

Yun Jin raised an eyebrow. “That’s my only request. Otherwise, slandering me as someone with evil aura and attempting to have me executed, such crimes are clear as day. According to sect rules, that’s a capital offense. If you insist on shielding him, I rather burn my favors and summon Sword Elder. I won’t let it go.”

She pulled out the Sword Elder card again, and Zhao Wuji’s expression darkened even more.

He was irritated but had no way to refute her, since she was the victim.

Ultimately, this incident had occurred because Gu Jinghong was careless.

Now Zhao Wuji also felt annoyed with this troublesome disciple who had backed him into a corner. He looked directly at Gu Jinghong, “Jinghong, what do you think about this matter?”

Gu Jinghong clenched his teeth.

Death.

Or abandoning his pride.

After a long silence,

His once-straight back, bent low. “I’m willing to be Yun Jin’s servant for three months.”

Zhao Wuji had expected this. He glanced around. “Yun Jin is the victim, and this was her proposal. Jinghong agreed to it. Would you all say this is fair?”

Since the request came from Yun Jin herself, no one objected.

Lin Ya also kept quiet.

Only then did Zhao Wuji coldly snort, “Then so be it.”

“Wait a minute,” Yun Jin said again.

“What now?” Zhao Wuji looked at her irritably. “If you’re regretting it, it’s already too late.”

“Regret? Why would I regret?” Yun Jin let out a mischievous chuckle. “Having the proud Senior Brother Gu reduced to a dog on a leash, I’m quite satisfied.”

A dog on a leash…

Everyone turned to look at Gu Jinghong, whose face had turned a sickly shade of green.

Suddenly, a shared thought emerged among them.

Given how deeply Yun Jin holds grudges, he might be better off dead.

“But,” Yun Jin continued bluntly, “my current cultivation isn’t strong enough. How can I ensure that Senior Brother Gu will obediently follow my orders? I want to form a three-month master-servant contract with him! I’ll be the master, he’ll be the servant!”