Watching Lacey Ling kowtow and beg like a pitiful worm, Skyler Ling silently shook his head—if she’d known it would come to this, why act so arrogantly in the first place?
"Sect Master, could you give Lacey another chance?" Yara Snow suddenly stood up and pleaded for her.
Shayne Snow quickly stepped forward and added, "Yes, Sect Master, I think Lacey just lost her head for a moment. Fortunately she didn’t actually harm Skyler, and now that she’s admitted her mistake, maybe we could show some leniency."
Two more elders stepped out to plead for Lacey.
"Abbess Yvonne, what do you think...?"
Lana Snow looked at Abbess Yvonne. After all, Lacey was one of the third-generation seed disciples; abolishing her cultivation and expelling her from the sect would be a major loss. Lana herself felt a bit reluctant.
Suddenly, Abbess Yvonne turned to Skyler and said, "Skyler, you’re the victim here. Do you think Lacey should be forgiven?"
Skyler replied, "Since Senior Sister Lacey has already admitted her fault, let’s give her another chance."
Everyone was a bit surprised by Skyler’s words, especially Lacey herself—she stared blankly at him. She’d nearly killed him, yet he was willing to let her off.
Of course, what she didn’t know was that it wasn’t that Skyler cared enough to hold a grudge—he simply didn’t think she was worth it. If a Nascent Soul powerhouse had tried this, he’d never let them off so lightly.
"Lacey, aren’t you going to thank Skyler?" Yara Snow reminded her.
"Thank you, Junior Brother Skyler! Thank you!" Lacey quickly said.
Abbess Yvonne’s voice rang out again: "Skyler may have forgiven you, so your cultivation won’t be abolished and you won’t be expelled—but you’ll still face punishment. Lacey, do you have any objections?"
"No objections, Elder!"
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Eastern Yuyang Commandery, Ji Clan estate.
"What?! The Yellow Springs Secret Canon?!"
Upon hearing the latest intelligence, Jason Ji’s expression changed dramatically. Apart from Gavin Ji, the other five siblings at the table all showed shock, surprise, delight, and greed.
The five were Harold Ji, Aaron Ji, Sofia Ji, Martin Ji, and Ethan Ji.
After a long pause, Harold Ji said excitedly, "I never imagined the Yellow Springs Secret Canon would end up in Skye Miao’s hands. Second Brother, this time, no matter what, we have to get it! If we do, Ji Clan will rule all of Yuyang Commandery!"