Quick Transmigration: Kitten's Healing Handbook - Chapter 145
Chapter 145: The Immortal Lord’s Cat (part 16)
Xuan Qingci confirmed that Liuli was unharmed before meeting the Sect Master’s gaze.
Mingxin wasn’t interested in Xuan Qingci’s junior disciple, but the important matter was Yu Youyou: “Is Yu Youyou the disciple you mentioned previously who had the evil sorcery to control people’s hearts? After you punished her to the Cliff of Reflection, didn’t you say she had already reformed? ”
Xuan Qingci felt immense guilt: “She was very well-behaved during the recent lessons… Sect Master, today’s events are all due to my negligence in supervision, failing to manage this hidden danger. I accept any punishment from you! ”
Mingxin had always been lenient towards Xuan Qingci, after all, he was the Sect’s strongest combat force, even Mingxin himself was a bit inferior to Xuan Qingci. However, as the Sect Master, with so many fresh bloods having died this time, not punishing him or giving a light punishment would be hard to appease the masses, not to mention that Xuan Qingci himself was filled with guilt, potentially affecting his Dao Heart.
Mingxin considered for a while: “One hundred and fifty-eight disciples died this time, so I will punish you by removing all your defenses and receiving one hundred and fifty-eight lashes with the Soul-Devouring Whip. ”
The Grand Elder beside him frowned: “Sect Master, isn’t this punishment too severe? The Soul-Devouring Whip punishment is used for those guilty of betraying the Sect, the damage it inflicts is too great! ”
Xuan Qingci did not think the punishment was too severe, it was his negligence that killed so many promising Sect members. If this was not his wish, it was not much different from betraying the Sect.
“Qingci willingly accepts the punishment, and thanks the Grand Elder for their kindness. ”
Liuli knew Xuan Qingci’s guilt, so she did not stop him.
“Yu Youyou possesses evil sorcery and colluded with Demonic Cultivators this time, there might be a larger secret behind it. Temporarily imprison her in the Cliff of Reflection, seal the entrance and exit with a formation, and deal with her after a thorough investigation. ”
Mingxin’s order was quickly carried out. Yu Youyou, without the System’s help, could not escape and could only be taken away and imprisoned.
The disciples who had not yet dispersed were gathered again, the Arena was turned into an Execution Platform: “Today’s turmoil in the Sect was caused by Yu Youyou, a disciple of Sword-Holding Peak. This disciple has been temporarily imprisoned in the Cliff of Reflection.
Yu Youyou’s Master, Xuan Qingci, the Peak Master of Sword-Holding Peak, was negligent in his supervision, resulting in the loss of one hundred and fifty-eight disciples of the Sect. Therefore, I, the Sect Master, have decided to punish Peak Master Xuan Qingci with one hundred and fifty-eight lashes from the Soul-Devouring Whip.
All disciples present will witness this as a warning. Let the punishment begin. ”
Xuan Qingci walked to the execution pillar, removed all his defenses, bared his upper body, and allowed Sect Master Mingxin to bind him to the execution pillar.
In a different situation, Liuli would have certainly started craving Xuan Qingci’s abdominals, but at this moment, Liuli was filled with worry.
If she had cultivated diligently and her strength had been strong enough, with her help, wouldn’t so many disciples have died, and wouldn’t Xuan Qingci have less guilt and less punishment?
Mingxin did not personally carry out the flogging, mainly to alleviate Xuan Qingci’s guilt and avoid affecting his Dao Heart; he did not intend to kill him.
With a large difference in cultivation realm, even if Xuan Qingci removed all his defenses, the damage he received would be less. After all, he was the Sect’s pillar; if he fell, they would suffer great losses.
Mingxin could not make it too obvious, after all, Xuan Qingci was certainly clear about the situation.
After considering, letting an Elder from the Law Enforcement Hall execute the flogging was the most appropriate; the position was suitable, their cultivation was not low, but they were not like him and the Grand Elder, who were at the top of the strength level.
Xuan Qingci endured the flogging. Each whip tore his flesh and soul, making him want to faint from the pain, yet he remained exceptionally conscious.
Xuan Qingci silently endured, not uttering a sound, but Liuli’s tears streamed down her face. This seemed to be the first time she had cried for Jianbing…
She recognized the formation on the whip, just like its name, the formation’s effect was soul-devouring. If Jianbing’s soul was not tenacious enough, and if it were not for the magical artifact in the Small World, she would never have allowed him to suffer such an injury…
Just watching him suffer from the side, she felt her heart break.
Was this the effect of the Heart-Linked Contract? It seemed that she had never felt his pain so deeply before…
She didn’t know if the Heart-Linked Contract would have other effects, but she never regretted her decision. Even at this moment, she didn’t think there was anything wrong with its use.
Because she loved Xuan Qingci. Worry and fear arise from love; perhaps this is the true expression of loving someone. She didn’t quite understand yet, but she was willing to understand more for him.
After one hundred and fifty-eight lashes, Xuan Qingci’s body had no unbroken flesh. Liuli had already lost control of her emotions. If Xuan Qingci hadn’t kept an eye on her and stopped her from acting rashly, she would have taken him away after the first lash…
Does guilt have to be repaid in this way? Lives lost are lost, reincarnation is fair; suffering won’t make the souls experiencing reincarnation be reborn into better lives. Reincarnation only depends on the soul’s own karma.
Besides, Yu Youyou was the one who did wrong; Yu Youyou should be punished. Why should Xuan Qingci suffer so much because of Yu Youyou!
Xuan Qingci struggled to maintain his consciousness, stepped down from the execution platform, bowed to the Sect Master, put on his outer robe, and walked towards Liuli.
Xuan Qingci reached out to wipe away the tears from Liuli’s eyes, only to remember that his hands were covered in bl00d. Liuli carefully held his hand. Xuan Qingci saw the worry, grievance, and stubbornness in the young girl’s eyes, his heart softened immensely: “Ali, don’t cry, I’m fine… ”
“Master, would I cry if you weren’t in such a pitiful state! ”
Saying this, Liuli transformed into her kitten form, enlarging her body, and used Spiritual Energy to lift him onto her back.
Looking at Liuli’s snow-white fur, Xuan Qingci was reluctant, but Liuli’s heterochromatic vertical pupils stared straight at him, as if he would die if he dared to refuse.
Xuan Qingci himself knew that if he delayed his treatment any longer, he wouldn’t be able to endure it, so he complied with Liuli’s wishes.
Liuli looked at Mingxin: “May I take Master back? ”
It wasn’t strange that a demonic beast that could take human form could also speak: “You may. I will send someone to deliver medicine. Take good care of your Master. ”
Liuli was somewhat resentful towards Mingxin, but didn’t respond. She took Xuan Qingci back to their Immortal’s Cave at Sword-Holding Peak at the fastest speed.
When Liuli transformed back into human form, Xuan Qingci collapsed onto her. Liuli quickly helped him to the bed, somewhat regretting that her Healing Technique was not yet proficient enough. Facing Xuan Qingci’s injuries, she was helpless…
Xuan Qingci had fainted on the way back. Being able to persist for so long after suffering such severe injuries was entirely due to Jianbing’s tenacious soul.
Liuli checked; his soul was fine, but the wounds on his body were bleeding profusely, and the bleeding wouldn’t stop. Liuli had already tried her not-so-skilled Healing Technique several times, with minimal effect.