MTLNOVEL Chapter 3:
Chapter 3: How Can Seven Days of Lightning Punishment Be Enough? Expel Him from the Sect!:
Chu Ge spat out two mouthfuls of blood, his body swaying unsteadily. The blood trickling from the corner of his mouth added a touch of bleakness to the scene.
This sudden turn of events left everyone in the inner hall frozen in shock.
Ye Chen could no longer maintain his fake smile. His eyes burned with fury as he glared at Chu Ge, wishing he could tear him apart on the spot.
He hadn’t expected this useless waste to have such a backbone.
It had taken him so much effort to raise his master’s and several senior sisters’ favorability toward him to 90, using them to extract Chu Ge’s blood. He had even planned to rely on them to slowly squeeze out every last bit of value from this so-called “Child of Fortune.”
But now, barely after getting started, everything was falling apart.
Had he acted too hastily, making this waste suspicious?
That shouldn’t be possible. The system would never expose itself.
No matter—so long as Chu Ge remained under his control, he would have countless opportunities to drain him dry.
Regaining his composure, Ye Chen quickly put on a concerned expression.
“Senior Brother Chu, I really had no intention of taking your sword. How are you feeling? Hurry, take this pill.”
Saying this, he handed over the Tier 7 Profound Purity Pill that his Second Senior Sister, Chen Shiyun, had just given him.
This useless waste was already weak; he couldn’t afford to let him die now.
It seemed he would have to be more cautious in the future. These women were too ruthless. A group of so-called righteous cultivators was even crueler than the demonic path.
With them in control, Chu Ge might not survive for long.
What Ye Chen wanted was to gain the senior sisters’ favor and exchange it for powerful system techniques and treasures.
Then, using Chu Ge’s fortune, he would continuously attract opportunities.
Chu Ge was like a magnet, constantly pulling in fortune, while Ye Chen was the one who transported that fortune into his own hands.
Thus, Ye Chen neither wanted Chu Ge’s fortune nor his life…
Chu Ge didn’t even glance at the pill Ye Chen offered.
A cat crying over a mouse—pretending to be merciful!
In the next instant, several furious senior sisters surrounded him!
Senior Sister Xie Qingya’s Crimson Sky Sword was once again pressed against Chu Ge’s throat.
Yet, Chu Ge remained calm and unbothered, speaking with a serene expression.
“Sect Rule No. 54: Harming a sect meritorious disciple results in forty-nine days of lightning punishment. If the act leads to their death, all cultivation is abolished, and they suffer death by ten thousand venomous snakes devouring their heart! Senior Sister, you wouldn’t want to experience that, would you?”
As he spoke, Chu Ge took a step forward.
Xie Qingya was startled and instinctively stepped back.
However, the sharp blade still managed to leave a small cut on Chu Ge’s neck, from which crimson blood oozed.
“You lunatic! You’re insane!” Xie Qingya shouted angrily.
The others, also shocked by his bold move, quickly backed away.
Their statuses were far too precious to be dragged down by this waste.
Yun Yao’s chest rose and fell in anger, her silver teeth clenched tightly.
This disgraceful wretch was simply unbearable!
He had repeatedly mocked her, showing not even a shred of respect.
Her voice carried a biting chill.
“Chu Ge, don’t think that just because you have shed blood and sweat for the sect, you are beyond punishment! The law is the same for all, whether prince or commoner! Even if you are a meritorious disciple, you cannot disregard the sect’s rules! You deliberately sabotaged Little Chen’s fortune. According to the sect rules, you must suffer seven days of Wind Punishment!”
Before Chu Ge could respond, Ye Chen immediately stepped forward.
With Chu Ge in this condition, how could he endure any punishment?
“Master, Senior Brother Chu really didn’t mean to disrupt my path to enlightenment. I swear upon the Heavenly Dao!”
His so-called enlightenment was nothing more than a façade meant to frame Chu Ge and force him into submission.
Now, however, things were getting a little out of control.
No matter what, he had to ensure Chu Ge survived.
Hearing Ye Chen make such a solemn oath, Yun Yao and the other senior sisters hesitated.
Ye Chen was just too kindhearted! He was even willing to swear upon the Heavenly Dao for the sake of a mere waste!
To have such a prodigy was truly the fortune of Heavenly Dao Holy Sect!
Since Ye Chen had gone so far as to swear upon the Heavenly Dao, Yun Yao couldn’t press charges against Chu Ge anymore.
It seemed that Chu Ge really had been wronged.
But even if she couldn’t punish him, the resentment in her heart had nowhere to go!
Chu Ge glanced at Ye Chen in surprise.
Recalling memories from his past life, everything suddenly became clear.
Just then, his Seventh Senior Sister, Qiu Luzhu, rushed in from outside.
Her eyes burned with fury as she stared at Chu Ge.
Then she turned to Yun Yao, her voice trembling with emotion.
“Master, you have to stand up for me! The Azure Jade Rabbit I painstakingly raised was taken by Chu Ge and eaten with wine!”
“What?!”
Yun Yao looked at Chu Ge in disbelief.
She had known that Chu Ge was bad, but she hadn’t expected him to be this vile.
A spiritual beast was invaluable to a beast tamer.
And Chu Ge had dared to eat the spirit beast Qiu Luzhu had nurtured?!
Tears welled in Qiu Luzhu’s eyes as she held up several crystalline, jade-like bones.
“Master, these were found in Chu Ge’s room. They’re all that’s left of Little Azure.”
Chu Ge suddenly recalled that last night, Ye Chen had brought him roasted meat and invited him to drink.
So this was the trap he had set!
However, this time, Ye Chen had made a miscalculation.
Chu Ge could use this as an opportunity to leave the sect!
Today, they wanted his life-bound flying sword.
Tomorrow, they wouldn’t hesitate to take his life.
“Yes, I did it!”
A smile spread across his face, and he lifted his head proudly as if he were boasting about some great achievement.
Ye Chen had been about to swear upon the Heavenly Dao again to prove Chu Ge’s innocence.
But before he could, Chu Ge had already confessed!
“Master, you see! He admitted it!” Seventh Senior Sister Qiu Luzhu glared at Chu Ge, wishing she could cut him into a thousand pieces.
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Yun Yao, seeing Chu Ge’s reckless and fearless attitude, grew even angrier.
“Chu Ge, I never thought you would take pride in your disgrace! The sect has treated you well, yet you have so callously harmed your fellow disciples! Did you really think I wouldn’t be able to punish you? Even though you are a meritorious disciple, you must endure seven days of Lightning Punishment!”
Seeing that the sect leader had already made her decision, Ye Chen knew there was no point in arguing further.
As long as he spoke to the disciples in charge of carrying out the punishment, he could ensure Chu Ge’s survival.
But before he could act, Chu Ge stepped forward and spoke in a clear voice.
“Harming fellow disciples—how could mere seven days of Lightning Punishment be enough? I feel deeply guilty, unworthy of the Heavenly Dao Holy Sect! I hereby request to be expelled from the sect.”
What?!
Chu Ge actually requested to leave Heavenly Dao Holy Sect on his own?!
This was perfect!
They would no longer have to endure his presence, his reliance on past merits, or the frustration he brought them.
The senior sisters exchanged glances, their eyes brimming with delight.
Only Yun Yao trembled with rage.
This boy was truly ruthless!
He was forcing her hand—if she accepted his request, it would be as if she were discarding a loyal servant once he was no longer useful.
If she refused, others would think she was too weak to punish him.
This cunning brat!
Thankfully, she had placed her bet on Ye Chen, not on Chu Ge!
Yun Yao smirked coldly.
Chu Ge had miscalculated one thing—in the cruel world of cultivation, reputation meant nothing compared to strength!