Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return-Chapter 1108: See? That’s What Happens When You Don’t Keep a Low Profile
However, just at the moment when the beast shadow was about to pounce out of the temple, a mysterious light pattern flashed across the gates of the Beast Soul Hall. The beast shadow crashed into an invisible barrier, shook, and then disappeared without a trace.
Obviously, this was used to restrict the Beast Soul Seal.
As soon as the beast shadow disappeared, the mysterious light pattern also slowly vanished, and tranquility returned to the surroundings.
Everyone’s gaze shifted back to Qiu Yongcheng.
At this moment, Qiu Yongcheng had lost all his previous pride. He spat out mouthfuls of bloody foam, his eyes wide open like a dead fish, unable to even let out a groan.
Half of his body extended out of the hall while half remained inside. His waist was twisted in a strange posture, clearly having been broken when the beast shadow swatted him and he slammed into the door.
"Third Uncle..." A group of Qiu Family’s Disciples finally snapped out of it, letting out a wretched scream as they rushed to Qiu Yongcheng’s side, fumbling to feed him an elixir.
The elixir dissolved as soon as it entered his mouth, allowing Qiu Yongcheng to finally catch his breath, yet his face remained blank and full of despair, almost muttering in a daze: "How can this be? I clearly already received the approval of the Palace Guardian Beast Soul, clearly passed the trial. Why is this happening? Why is this happening?"
Seeing Qiu Yongcheng’s despairing and hollow gaze, several tutors beside him also felt a pang of empathy.
Never before had they heard of the Palace Guardian Divine Beast attacking after acknowledging a trialist. They had no idea what had happened today. Qiu Yongcheng’s luck was indeed terrible—having passed the trial and just steps away from exiting the Beast Soul Hall, only to have misfortune strike as the Palace Guardian Divine Beast went berserk at the last moment.
No one noticed Han Yan’s somewhat peculiar expression at the back of the crowd.
Others might not know why the Palace Guardian Beast Soul went berserk, but Han Yan understood very clearly. It was coming for her. If Qiu Yongcheng had dodged in time, nothing would have happened. But having just passed the trial, still tense, he didn’t think twice and instinctively drew his sword to block, which led to this outcome.
In the end, Qiu Yongcheng ended up taking the hit for her.
"Master Hall, my Third Uncle can be considered to have passed the trial, right?" Seeing Qiu Yongcheng catch his breath and out of immediate danger, Qiu Zicheng felt relieved and began to think about the trial again.
The Qiu Family was currently besieged on all fronts and pinned their hopes on Qiu Yongcheng.
"According to the many years of rules at Long Yan Academy, only by gaining the approval of the Palace Guardian Beast Soul and walking out of the Beast Soul Hall alive is one considered to have passed the trial." Master Qin, having said this, glanced at Qiu Yongcheng, who was half outside and half inside the hall.
The Qiu Family’s Disciples were all downcast. Master Qin’s meaning was clear: although Qiu Yongcheng received the Palace Guardian Beast Soul’s approval, he did not manage to walk out of the hall in one piece. Couldn’t they see that half of his body was still stuck inside the hall? Of course, this couldn’t count as a successful trial.
"But my Third Uncle clearly received the approval of the Palace Guardian Beast Soul, and the hall doors opened on their own. If the Palace Guardian Beast Soul hadn’t suddenly gone mad, he should have passed the trial." Qiu Yongcheng said anxiously.
"This..." Master Qin hesitated. He hadn’t anticipated what happened either. As the Hall Master of the Beast Soul Hall, he was well aware of its history.
The Beast Soul Hall had been around for nearly three hundred thousand years, during which countless elite tutors had lost their lives in it, though many others successfully passed the trial. Such a bizarre incident had never occurred before.
"Master Qin, since Lord Qiu has undergone the test by the Palace Guardian Beast Soul, and the hall door opened on its own, shouldn’t we be lenient?" Several other tutors also pleaded.
Master Qin hesitated for a long time, checking Qiu Yongcheng’s injuries once more before letting out a long sigh.
"Alas, there’s no point in asking me to be lenient. Even if I acknowledge he passed the trial, what good will it do?" Master Qin shook his head.
Those tutors exchanged glances, then like Master Qin, sighed deeply after inspecting Qiu Yongcheng’s injuries.
"It’s over. Lord Qiu’s Qi Sea and meridians are completely shattered. Not even a Heavenly God descending could save him. Please don’t make things harder for Master Qin." One tutor advised.
"What!" The Qiu Family’s Disciples were thunderstruck, standing in place.
Qiu Yongcheng himself let out a miserable cry and fainted on the spot.
"Third Uncle..." Qiu Zizhong and others soon regained their senses and burst into tears.
"Let’s first send Lord Qiu to my residence. I will ask the healers to tend to his wounds later." Master Qin, unable to bear it any longer, instructed.
Two disciples stepped forward and carried Qiu Yongcheng out.
"Thank you, Master Qin." Qiu Zizhong choked out, expressing gratitude to Master Qin.
"Lord Qiu is also a tutor at Long Yan Academy. Rest assured, I will spare no effort to heal him." Master Qin said.
The Qiu Family’s Disciples gradually stopped crying, though their expressions remained somber.
With Master Qin interceding, Qiu Yongcheng received the best possible treatment, ensuring his life. He might even regain full mobility, but his cultivation was doomed to be lost, dealing another heavy blow to the Qiu Family.
"Lord Qin, I’ve never heard of the Palace Guardian Beast Soul attacking after acknowledging a trialist’s abilities. Is there perhaps something amiss here?" Qiu Zizhong, calming down, said while casting a suspicious gaze towards Han Yan.
Seeing that Third Uncle had successfully passed the trial, only for an unthinkable mishap to occur, and Han Yan just happened to be outside the hall—was there some connection?
"Why are you looking at me like that? You don’t think I have the ability to control the Palace Guardian Beast Soul, do you?" Han Yan said irritably.
Although Qiu Yongcheng’s current state was indeed related to her, Lady Mu wasn’t foolish enough to admit it. Of course, she wasn’t lying; she truly couldn’t command the Palace Guardian Beast Soul, merely inadvertently enraged it. Solving a huge hidden threat in such a bizarre manner left Han Yan herself a bit bewildered.
By now, those around were looking at Han Yan with changed eyes. This Han Yan was a bit frightening. Her earlier words echoed in their minds, "Just afraid you’ll have joy turn to sorrow; one should always be humble. Sometimes, when celebrations are premature, the result is often unspeakable grief." Right now, the Qiu Family was experiencing not just grief but utter devastation. Could she foresee the future? Only a few present suddenly recalled Han Yan’s past challenge to the Capital Star Divination Master. The thought was chilling! Realizing this, people subconsciously took two steps away from her.
"Hmph." Qiu Zizhong hadn’t anticipated this twist. He let out a dark, snorting laugh.
He certainly didn’t believe Han Yan had such capabilities. He only felt the situation was too odd, hence the suspicions. If Han Yan really admitted she was behind it, Qiu Zizhong wouldn’t believe it either.
