Dashing Student-Chapter 1157: Better to Kill by Mistake

Watching Nie Xiaoyu’s somewhat sulky appearance, Chen Nan quickly stepped forward, pulling her into his embrace, wishing he could merge her into his own flesh and bone.

The comforting scent on Nie Xiaoyu finally released the longing that had been pent up all this time.

"I just don’t want to drag you into this, because this time, I’m back to kill someone!"

Nie Xiaoyu was startled. She had heard some things about the recent events in the Yuantian Sect, and quickly said, "It’s too dangerous. Let me help you escape. There are several Nascent Soul cultivators guarding the sect."

"Don’t worry, I’ll leave in a few days without anyone noticing." Chen Nan smiled as he pinched Nie Xiaoyu’s face. "But you, it seems you haven’t been slacking in your cultivation."

He sensed that Nie Xiaoyu was now a Golden Core First Layer cultivator, reaching such a rapid advancement in level, almost catching up with him.

"Of course, I want to cultivate quickly so I can help you."

"Oh, I had someone craft two Sound Transmission Talismans, so we can talk no matter how far apart we are." Nie Xiaoyu took out two Jade Talismans, handing one to Chen Nan.

In front of Chen Nan, Nie Xiaoyu didn’t need to pretend. With a bit of pride, she raised her head like a child seeking praise, little knowing that her expression made Chen Nan’s heart race.

Unable to restrain himself any longer, he leaned down to kiss her, making Nie Xiaoyu’s eyes widen in surprise.

Though their relationship was close, they hadn’t taken the last step until now, but Chen Nan did not want to hold back anymore. He lifted Nie Xiaoyu and placed her on the bed.

Nie Xiaoyu’s eyelashes trembled slightly, her heart a bit anxious, but mostly joyful. She blushed and whispered, "You... be gentle..."

Moonlight from outside cast over the scattered clothes on the floor, breath sounds mixed with the night breeze, dissipating into the night sky.

...

After seeing Nie Xiaoyu, Chen Nan resolved a major issue in his heart, having decided to leave.

His identity meant he couldn’t visit Nie Xiaoyu often, or it would cause trouble for her.

It didn’t matter over at Lin Qingzhu’s side, as no one was watching him, but Nie Xiaoyu was under the scrutiny of an elder.

Chen Nan hurried to gather Spiritual Medicine, as those disciples from the Spirit Plant Garden rarely came to check, giving Chen Nan the chance to exploit this loophole.

But the world is unpredictable, never following one’s expectations.

One day, Master Xuanming on the mountain called for his disciples, only to find that three of his direct disciples didn’t know where they had gone, leaving him furious.

Even the Sound Transmission Talismans had no response.

Frustrated, Master Xuanming realized that something was very wrong.

With only three direct disciples left and all missing simultaneously, it was simply impossible.

"Could it be that there are assassins within the sect?" Master Xuanming furrowed his brows deeply, a sharp, icy light flashing in his eyes.

"Hmph, to think they could run wild in my Yuantian Sect, they’re simply overestimating themselves!"

He then abruptly stood up, directly summoned two stewards from the Law Enforcement Hall, both Sixth-Layer Golden Core Realm great cultivators.

"I suspect someone has infiltrated Yuantian Sect. My direct disciples have all disappeared, this matter is definitely not accidental!"

The two stewards of the Law Enforcement Hall suddenly tensed, realizing the gravity of the situation, especially since Master Xuanming’s direct disciples were all great cultivators of the Golden Core Realm.

Even for their Yuantian Sect, losing a Golden Core Realm cultivator would be extremely painful, as they were nurtured with resources.

"Great Elder, what should we do?"

Master Xuanming slightly narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint in his eyes, coldly saying, "The ones who have entered the sect recently are only the servant disciples, you... understand?"

The two stewards’ hearts trembled, finally understanding why Master Xuanming called them here, asking hesitantly, "Great Elder, isn’t this too cruel?"

"Cruel? When they killed our sect’s disciples, did they consider it cruel? Besides, servant disciples are merely ants; we can always find more."

Master Xuanming appeared unconcerned, as if those servant disciples were insignificant, coldly saying, "Better safe than sorry!"

The two stewards exchanged a glance, finally bowing in agreement, "As the Great Elder commands!"

Before long, that batch of newly arrived servant disciples was gathered within the sect.

In the Spirit Plant Garden, Chen Nan felt a surge of unease upon learning this. The last time servant disciples were gathered, it was to find the hidden assassin among them.

"Could it be that the matter of Master Xuanming’s direct disciples being crippled by me was discovered?"

"No matter what, I must leave. I can’t delay any longer!"

The Yuantian Sect, for Chen Nan now, was a dragon’s den and a tiger’s lair. He had planned to leave, with no reservations, directly using "Sleeve Universe," storing a large quantity of Spiritual Medicine into his sleeve.

Only then did he contentedly follow the other servant disciples in leaving.

On the way, Chen Nan grew increasingly unsettled, as the location they were headed to was the forest at the rear mountain of the Yuantian Sect.

Ordinarily, no one went there; it was quite secluded. Why were they heading there?

However, Chen Nan felt somewhat lucky because his contingency plan was set in the forest, making it convenient for his escape.

Soon, he met up with the other servant disciples, and in front of them stood two great cultivators at the Sixth-Layer Golden Core Realm.

Moreover, there were over a dozen disciples of the Golden Core Realm surrounding all the servant disciples. From their attire, one could tell they were disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall, the most severe and ruthless.

After seeing that everyone was present, a steward from the Law Enforcement Hall stepped forward, scanning the anxious faces.

"Since you servant disciples entered the sect, it has been in turmoil. Several disciples have died, and even Master Xuanming’s direct disciples have gone missing."

Chen Nan felt his heart sink. Even such matters were disclosed, clearly they never planned to let these servant disciples live!

"Such a ruthless heart!"

The steward continued, "I know one of you must have concealed your cultivation, but unfortunately, all of you must die. If you want to blame someone, blame the ill-intentioned one among you!"

Hearing this, the servant disciples instantly became panic-stricken. How could they suddenly need to die?

At this moment, several disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall had already brandished their weapons, mana flowing on their bodies, intimidating the servant disciples to trembling.

They finally realized why they were brought here. Such an event was too cruel; if word spread, it would tarnish Yuantian Sect’s reputation. Hence, they would be killed secretly, so no one would know.

Just as a disciple of the Law Enforcement Hall was about to strike, Chen Nan couldn’t bear it any longer, unwilling to let these servants die in vain.

"Spare them! The person you’re looking for is me!"