Crazy-Gossiping-C42

Chapter 42

Seeing that Qi Xiang Immortal had indeed left a comment in the thread, his friend sighed and shook his head. “You… you really are…” Why bother?

Qi Xiang Immortal was betting on “Melon Mover” not being able to provide evidence.

Precisely because there was no evidence, even though Dan Niang’s elder brother was furious, he ultimately let Qi Wu off the hook. The injuries were insignificant to Qi Wu and could be easily recovered with a few days of rest.

In fact, due to the lack of strong evidence, Dan Niang’s elder brother couldn’t justify his actions. He was now being surrounded by the senior members of the Flower Pavilion. Alone, he was starting to feel helpless.

After reading Qi Xiang Immortal’s reply, his friend helplessly said, “You’re speaking up for Qi Wu, but don’t end up getting yourself involved.”

Qi Xiang Immortal replied with a firm tone, “It won’t happen.”

What could be exposed about him by “Melon Mover”? Nothing.

He did have some secrets, but secrets were called secrets because only he knew them.

As for helping Qi Wu, he wouldn’t regret it.

A brother was someone you would stick a knife in for. If he didn’t stand up for him now, when would he?

The post to “hammer” Qi Wu had already been written by Ning Xu, just waiting for the Melon-Eating System to post it.

But for now, there was no rush.

Ning Xu asked, “Who is speaking up for Qi Wu?”

The Melon-Eating System responded, 【A close friend of his.】

Ning Xu nodded. “Is this close friend upright and honorable?”

The Melon-Eating System clicked its tongue twice, 【What kind of good person could Qi Wu’s friend be?】

【Just a bunch of scoundrels.】

Ning Xu grew a bit interested. “Then tell me about this friend of his.”

【Alright!】

While the Melon-Eating System was sharing the gossip, Fu Xian was quietly listening. Her soul was bound, unable to move freely, and she could only passively listen to their conversation. At first, she had tried everything to break free, with no thoughts of anything else. But slowly, she began to take some pleasure in the gossip.

What? This person turned out to be like that? And could do such things?

Cultivators in this small world sure knew how to play the game.

“The Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area.”

The forum had been especially lively these past couple of days, all thanks to a “Melon Mover” cultivator. This cultivator had posted two threads, significantly raising the atmosphere of the forum.

First, it was revealed that Qi Wu and his disciple, the Innate Dao Body, were secretly involved and had even plotted to harm Dan Niang’s life. Then, the Flower Pavilion’s second elder’s adopted daughter immediately stood by Qi Wu.

Not long after, it was exposed that years ago, out of jealousy, she had killed the second elder’s only daughter in the Endless Sea.

Before the truth of these rumors could be confirmed, Dan Niang’s elder brother believed them and, in order to defend his sister, single-handedly attacked the Flower Pavilion and gave Qi Wu a harsh beating. Unfortunately, due to the lack of evidence, Dan Niang’s elder brother was now surrounded by the elders of the Flower Pavilion. He would not only have to compensate for the damage but may also have to apologize to Qi Wu.

The apology, of course, was because he had wrongfully accused Qi Wu.

Qi Wu continued to cry out his innocence, stating that he had not done any of the things he was accused of. The threats against “Melon Mover” were simply his frustration with being framed.

These events were becoming increasingly complicated.

Under this rising tide of rumors, Qi Wu’s closest friend, Qi Xiang Immortal, spoke out in his defense, directly challenging “Melon Mover” to either provide proof or shut up.

Though true friendships were often revealed in times of crisis, Qi Xiang Immortal’s decision to speak up at this moment made many of the forum’s onlookers shake their heads.

Seeing the water get murkier, it was surprising that someone was still willing to dive deeper.

Just as many cultivators were secretly gossiping about how things would unfold, another new post appeared on the forum.

The new post’s title was just as eye-catching and shocking as the previous two.

“True Love Unbeatable? No, They Were Just Substitutes for His Wife. — Qi Xiang Immortal”

As expected from a Melon Mover, after being called out by Qi Xiang Immortal, the post pointed directly at the main target without any hesitation!

After reading this, many cultivators eagerly clicked into the post.

Once they opened it, they were surprised to find that the post’s style was similar to the previous two, immediately recognizable as the work of the “Melon Mover,” with one significant difference: this post included both time and place.

Was the “Melon Mover” afraid Qi Xiang Immortal might cry foul too, so they specifically pointed out the time and place to thoroughly attack him?

Curious, the cultivators hastily read the main content.

**”Cultivation History Year 232, June 11th: You first met your cousin’s Dao partner and developed an illicit desire.

While your elder brother was away, you snuck into his courtyard, concealed your presence, and secretly watched your sister-in-law change clothes.

However, you accidentally made a noise, which alerted your sister-in-law. In a panic, you immediately grabbed a servant and used cultivation techniques to alter his memories, framing him for the crime.

In the end, this servant was killed by your cousin, and his family was sold off, while you remained hidden throughout the entire incident.

Cultivation History Year 232, July 20th: Unable to act on your desire for your sister-in-law, you found your first substitute. The substitute looked like her, but was not the same. called her Nian Nian, constantly repeating the name when you were with her.

Cultivation History Year 232, August 4th: You found your second substitute, and again named her Nian Nian.

Cultivation History Year 232, September 14th: You found your third substitute, still called Nian Nian.

…

Cultivation History Year 239, February 17th: You found your seventh substitute. This one looked, acted, and resembled your her the most. In the end, you kept only her, disposing of all the earlier substitutes.

They were all buried near the Endless Sea, and their remains can still be found if you search there today.

Your search for substitutes was very discreet. You thought it was foolproof, known only to you and the heavens, but in reality, when you searched for your second substitute, two rogue cultivators discovered you, though they didn’t expose you.

The hiding place you prepared for them was also noticed by a sect disciple, who recorded you with the substitutes using a recording stone. If it’s convenient, could you send me the content of the recording stone? I would greatly appreciate it.

Finally, if you need proof, the greatest evidence is your seventh substitute, who is still living quietly by your side today.

Aren’t you looking for evidence?

Here, I’m providing proof related to you.

Do you have anything to say about this?”**

The cultivators: **!!!

What else could he say?

What could he possibly say?**

This time, the “Melon Mover” Daoist directly presented even human evidence!

No one knows who this grand sect disciple is, but they actually used a recording stone to preserve the evidence. Once this disciple makes the contents of the recording stone public, Qi Xiang Immortal will likely have no chance to recover.

Having coveted his sister-in-law, secretly spying on her, framing a servant, causing the servant’s wrongful death—no matter which one of these is true, they are enough to ruin his reputation!

The cultivators were so excited that their hands were trembling.

This “Melon Mover” Daoist is truly extraordinary!

Cloud Summit.

The mountain peak, still surrounded by mist, and the scenery, still full of birdsong and fragrant flowers, remained as beautiful as ever.

But at this moment, no one was admiring the immortal landscape.

Qi Xiang Immortal had been holding the command token for three incense sticks, standing still, seemingly frozen as though he had forgotten how to react.

His friend, who had been there when the “Melon Mover” posted the new message, had already left without looking back. Now, this beautiful mountain peak, as enchanting as an immortal realm, was empty except for Qi Xiang Immortal.

His jade token was vibrating continuously.

This indicated someone was trying to contact him, but he didn’t even have the heart to take out the token to check who it was.

Or rather, he didn’t have the courage to take it out.

The biggest secret in his heart had just been exposed to the world.

How could he clear his name?

Can it even be cleared?

How could “Melon Mover” know the timeline so clearly?

Who is this “Melon Mover”?

He regretted it. He truly regretted it.

He shouldn’t have stood up for Qi wu, risking everything for brotherly loyalty.

Now, he needed to consider how to reduce the impact of this post and how to calm the anger of his brother and sister-in-law…

After posting the new message, Ning Xu decided to take a rest for a while.

As for the post about hammering Qi wu, there was no rush.

Qi wu would surely see the fate of Lu Chuyi and Qi Xiang Immortal, so let him remain uneasy for a while longer.

After Ning Xu finished sending the post, Wu Lucheng, who had been unconscious, finally woke up.

When he woke up, he was confused for a while, then quickly recalled what had happened before he passed out.

He had almost been possessed by an old monster who had lived for who knows how long!

It had been so close!

At this moment, Wu Lucheng was filled with lingering fear.

He hid behind the Innocent Cultivator, peeking towards Ning Xu.

He asked, trembling, “Ning Daoist, is it safe now?”

Fuxian’s soul was still trapped in the stone chamber. She had been bound with a sealing charm, and now her soul was secured with several faint chains, holding her soul tightly in place.

But the chains’ duration was limited.

So Ning Xu could only say, “It’s safe for now.”

Safe for now?

Doesn’t that mean it might not be safe later?

Wu Lucheng cautiously asked, “Isn’t there a better way?”

Ning Xu hesitated, “There should be.”

Then she asked the Melon-Eating System, “Is there a better way?”

The Melon-Eating System answered without thinking, 【Yes, Soul Sealing Nails. One nail for each of her most vulnerable spots, weakening her bit by bit until she completely disappears from this world.】

Fuxian: !!!

Before, when it said that Dan Niang’s brother was ruthless enough but not cruel enough, she had wondered what truly cruel could look like.

Now, she finally understood.

An existence like this, so malevolent and vicious!

Ning Xu had long since understood the way the Melon-Eating System operated. Hearing it, she wasn’t too surprised. She asked, “Where can we get these Soul Sealing Nails?”

【Auction.】

“Can we pick up a bargain?”

【No. The place where you could pick up a bargain for Soul Sealing Nails is somewhere you can’t go now. If you go, you’ll be turned to ashes.】

Ning Xu, “Then is there no other method aside from Soul Sealing Nails?”

The Melon-Eating System casually replied, 【There is one, but the effect is mediocre.】

Ning Xu felt a little relieved, “Even if the effect is mediocre, as long as it works, it’s fine.”

The Melon-Eating System continued, 【She drew a few large palm talismans in her lifetime. As the name implies, the talisman turns into a giant palm that presses down heavily from above. It’s a strong attack talisman.

Normal talismans can only affect physical bodies, but the talismans she drew can affect both the soul and spiritual bodies.】

Upon hearing this, Ning Xu became somewhat interested in Fuxian. “Sounds like she’s no small fry. Could she really be an unknown nobody? With her abilities, she shouldn’t be just a small figure in the cultivation world, right?”

The Melon-Eating System replied, 【I don’t know. She’s not in my database.】

【There are two possible explanations for this.】

Ning Xu patiently listened, “What are the two explanations?”

【One, the database is incomplete and needs to be updated.

Two… I can’t say for now.】

Ning Xu, “!!!”

The Melon-Eating System awkwardly changed the subject, 【Host, you can try the large palm talisman.】

【See if the large palm talismans she drew can knock out her spiritual body!】

Fuxian: ???

Knock… knock out?

Vicious! It’s truly too vicious!

No, “vicious” doesn’t even begin to describe this otherworldly existence.

It’s really heartless and ruthless!