The candlelight flickers as the night deepens.

As Ji Qingzhou told her story, Xiao Reyi gradually understood the truth about the secret realm, and also learned about her junior sister Feng Zhixing and what role she played in it.

After understanding the whole story, Xiao Reyi said palely: "...I'm sorry."

Ji Qingzhou shook his head: "Why should Fellow Daoist Xiao apologize for the mistakes of others?"

"She is my junior sister."

Xiao Rayi said: "If I hadn't taught you poorly, I wouldn't have nearly harmed Fellow Daoist Ji and...more people."

Ji Qingzhou looked at her pale face and said seriously, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, you are a very good senior sister."

Xiao Reyi didn't say anything, just stared at the candlelight in a daze.

"I……"

Xiao Reyi lowered his voice, "I'm not as good as you say."

If she was really a good person, why would Feng Zhixing not believe her, never tell her about the Feng family's blood feud, bear it all alone, embark on a path of no return, and end up like this?

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, you are insane."

Ji Qingzhou suddenly raised his hand and pointed his finger at Xiao Reyi's eyebrows.

A clear and bright air emanated from her fingertips, clearing away the depression in Xiao Reyi's heart.

Xiao Reyi came back to his senses and looked at Ji Qingzhou.

Ji Qingzhou retracted his hand and said, "The devil species has been born in the secret realm of Wen Mansion, and it has affected you. Recite the Pure Heart Sutra silently, and don't let distracting thoughts disturb your original mind."

Xiao Reyi took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and began to recite the Qingxin Jue silently.

Pure spiritual energy swept through the body, and all those complicated thoughts were immediately swept away.

When Xiao Reyi opened her eyes again, her eyes were clear.

Ji Qingzhou changed the subject: "Feng Zhixing has also been affected. Over time, his condition has become more serious than yours."

Feng Zhixing's entire family was killed by the evil cultivator, and his very close sister was even more tragically killed by the evil cultivator. Before she died, she tried her best to leave a way for him to survive.

Even if not for himself, for his sister, Feng Zhixing should not choose to cooperate with the demon world and persecute the righteous monks.

But he did so many unscrupulous things and failed to live up to his sister's expectations.

This is closely related to the demon species. The power of this thing to confuse people's minds is truly terrifying.

Xiao Reyi said with a complicated expression: "He... thinks he is Feng Zhiyue and is also affected by the demon species?"

"Do not."

Ji Qingzhou shook his head, "I think... that was his way of preserving the last bit of his sanity."

The demon species is something that all the monsters in the chat room are afraid of, and they dare not let Ji Qingzhou get close.

It was only because the girl from the Dream Clan changed Ji Qingzhou's cognition that she was able to safely seal the demon seed.

So, what about Feng Zhixing who has no protection at all?

The fact that he did not become possessed immediately was miraculous to Ji Qingzhou.

Ji Qingzhou said: "Feng Zhiyue's existence is the anchor of Feng Zhixing's rationality, and it is also the reason why he was affected by the demon species but did not become a demon."

This is also the reason why, whenever Xiao Reyi wants to change Feng Zhixing's cognition and make him realize that he is Feng Zhixing and not Feng Zhiyue, Feng Zhixing will show signs of being possessed by a demon.

"The demon species... is it such a terrifying existence?"

Xiao Reyi looked solemn, "I have never heard of this thing before."

Ji Qingzhou said: "I have never heard of it either."

Xiao Reyi said: "I must report this matter to the sect."

Ji Qingzhou nodded: "I also plan to send a message to Master."

"Friend Ji."

Xiao Reyi suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Are you... planning to re-investigate the Feng family case?"

"Yes."

Ji Qingzhou said: "Daoyou Ji is seriously injured. I am sending him back to the Spirit Beast Sect. I will just tell them about this matter."

She doesn't do things out of sheer passion.

The Feng family tragedy happened under the jurisdiction of the Spirit Beast Sect. As a disciple of the Wuliang Sect, she was sent to investigate the matter thoroughly. Even if the evidence was complete, she could not act arbitrarily.

If she could get permission from the Spirit Beast Sect, things would be much easier for her.

Now is a good opportunity.

Ji Qiuyu was seriously injured, and his snake was also seriously injured.

All depends on discipline and clear daytime governance.

The leader of the Spirit Beast Sect will not treat his closed disciple's savior badly.

"After I report back to the sect about the demon species, can I go to the Spirit Beast Sect to find you?"

Xiao Reyi spoke, she looked at Ji Qingzhou with a sincere expression.

Ji Qingzhou was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Feng Zhixing deceived you, used you, and wanted to hurt others. Do you also want to help with the Feng family case?"

"Friend Ji, these are two different things."

Faced with the same question, Xiao Reyi gave the same answer as Ji Qingzhou.

She looked at the coffin calmly: "My junior sister colluded with the demon cultivators and killed innocent people. She deserved the punishment. I will take her back to Tianyin Sect. Her body will not be buried in the sect, but released into the wilderness. But how innocent is the Feng family?"

"I am not a powerful monk who can move mountains and fill the sea, but I cannot turn a blind eye to the injustice before my eyes."

Xiao Reyi retracted his gaze and looked at Ji Qingzhou: "You are a disciple of Wuliang Sect. If you want to stand up for my junior sister, you will be criticized for being illegitimate. But if you bring me along, you will be standing up for your friend, and no one will dare to say anything to you."

Ji Qingzhou met her eyes and lowered his voice: "Yeah."

Xiao Reyi looked at her and suddenly smiled faintly: "Fellow Daoist Ji, are you worried that I will vent my anger on you because of my junior sister?"

Ji Qingzhou shook his head: "I know that Fellow Daoist Xiao is not that kind of person, but..."

After all, Feng Zhixing had been with Xiao Reyi day and night, and had blocked knives for Xiao Reyi many times and almost died for her.

No matter how heinous Feng Zhixing's crimes were, his protection of Xiao Reyi and his risking his life to save her were real.

"I'm in pain."

Xiao Reyi said this in a calm tone, but her face did not reveal any vulnerability.

She is the eldest sister of Tianyin Sect and has long been accustomed to shouldering these responsibilities and burdens. She does not show any fragile and cowardly emotions in front of her younger sisters and brothers.

As the eldest sister, she must be a strong person.

"My junior sister, whom I entrusted my life to and whom I trusted so deeply, turned out to be a spy with blood on her hands. Even if she was affected by the demon, the people she killed will never be able to open their eyes again."

Xiao Reyi spoke slowly: "Fellow Daoist Ji, I am very grateful to you. If you don't kill him, I will have to kill him myself."

"You said I was a good senior sister, but I'm not."

Xiao Reyi closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and when she opened her eyes again, her emotions returned to calm.

"I am a despicable person. I don't know if I can be resolute enough to kill my junior sister regardless of our years of friendship when the time comes."

Xiao Reyi smiled bitterly: "Fellow Daoist Ji, I'm actually glad that you can take action."

"You will be determined."

Ji Qingzhou said, "It is precisely because you are a good senior sister that I can be mean and feel lucky."

She lowered her voice and said, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, you are one of the most responsible sisters I have ever met. Don't underestimate yourself."

As Ji Qingzhou finished speaking, soft sobbing sounds were heard from inside the house.

She did not stay any longer, but left the space to Xiao Reyi alone.

Even if the monks' hearts are set on the great Dao and they understand those great principles.

But as human beings, they are still troubled by those tiny things.

A monk cultivates the great way, not ruthlessness.

Ji Qingzhou closed Xiao Reyi's door silently, but did not return to his own room. Instead, he walked out of the inn and stepped into the vast night.

She turned on the video in the chat group.

Seeing her walking down the street late at night, the rebellious little black bug asked curiously, "Xiao Hong, are you going to buy a midnight snack?"

"You haven't eaten anything these days, right?"

Ji Qingzhou responded, "I'll go buy some for you."

"Don't indulge the black bugs all the time."

The bald chicken frowned and patted the rebellious little black bug who was wiping his saliva. He said, "You're still going out so late, do you have something to do?"

Ji Qingzhou shortened the distance to an inch, came to the night market, bought a bunch of snacks and stuffed them into the chat group.

Hearing Bald Chicken's question, she smiled and said, "No, someone is waiting for me. If I don't go, I'm afraid someone will not be able to sleep tonight."

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