Chapter 44

Accusations of colluding with demons have been made; looking at Xu Jie below, waist straight, face full of righteous vigor, the Second Elder on the main seat couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

Accusations of colluding with demons have surfaced; looking at Xu Jie below, waist straight, face full of righteous vigor, the Second Elder on the main seat couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

But need to translate naturally: "Accusations of colluding with demons have been thrown out; seeing Xu Jie standing straight below with a look of righteous indignation, the Second Elder on the dais couldn't help but twitch his mouth."

Accusations of colluding with demons have been made; looking at Xu Jie below, waist straight, face full of righteous vigor, the Second Elder on the main seat couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

Accusations of colluding with demons have been made; looking at Xu Jie below, waist straight, face full of righteous vigor, the Second Elder on the main seat couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

Thus translation: "Accusations of colluding with demons have been made; seeing Xu Jie below standing straight-waisted, his face full of righteous vigor, the Second Elder on the dais couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth."

We need to keep it one line.

Moreover, the Divine Sword Peak disciples behind him, upon hearing Xu Jie's words, each shouted excitedly.

Translation: "Meanwhile, the Divine Sword Peak disciples behind him, upon hearing Xu Jie's words, all shouted excitedly."

each one shouted excitedly

Thus: "The Divine Sword Peak disciples behind him, hearing Xu Jie's words, all shouted excitedly."

Not bad, the Luo Xia Sect disciples harbor evil intentions, wanting to harm my junior brother Ye Zhangqing.

Thus line 3 translation: "Not bad, the Luo Xia Sect disciples harbor evil intentions, wanting to harm my junior brother Ye Zhangqing."

But we need to keep the quotation marks? The original has 「」. We can keep English quotes or not? The instruction: translate faithfully; we can use English quotation marks. We'll keep double quotes.

Thus: "Not bad, the Luo Xia Sect disciples harbor evil intentions, wanting to harm my junior brother Ye Zhangqing."

Such a petty person, what wrong could my Divine Sword Peak have?

I earnestly request the Second Elder to apprehend them and conduct a strict interrogation.

It seemed as if they bore endless grievances; at this moment, the Luo Xia Sect disciples seemed to truly become those unforgivable wicked ones.

It seemed as if they bore endless grievances; at this moment, the Luo Xia Sect disciples seemed to truly become those unforgivable wicked ones.

Thus: "It seemed as if they bore endless grievances; at this moment, the Luo Xia Sect disciples seemed to truly become those unforgivable wicked ones."

Compared to the excited Divine Sword Peak disciples, the Luo Xia Sect disciples were each trembling with anger; He Lu clenched her fists tightly, her gaze almost turning into blades, fixedly staring at Ye Zhangqing.

Compared to the excited Divine Sword Peak disciples, the Luo Xia Sect disciples were each trembling with anger; He Lu clenched her fists tightly, her gaze almost turning into blades, fixedly staring at Ye Zhangqing.

Thus translation: "Compared to the excited Divine Sword Peak disciples, the Luo Xia Sect disciples were each trembling with anger; He Lu clenched her fists tightly, her gaze almost turning into blades, fixedly staring at Ye Zhangqing."

The only one still composed on the scene was probably Ye Zhangqing.

Or perhaps Ye Zhangqing was left dazed by Xu Jie's words; this third senior brother hadn't noticed before how eloquent he is.

Or perhaps Ye Zhangqing was left dazed by Xu Jie's words; this third senior brother hadn't noticed before how eloquent he is.

Hearing the clamor of the Divine Sword Peak disciples below, the Second Elder rubbed his temples, feeling a headache.

Better: "Hearing the clamor of the Divine Sword Peak disciples below, the Second Elder rubbed his temples, feeling a headache."

Elder, this is slander, this is framing; we have no such intention, and moreover we came to the Dao Yi Sect to break off the engagement precisely because Ye Zhangqing is a disciple of the Dao Yi Sect.

We need to use Dao Yi Sect (glossary). Also Ye Zhangqing.

At this moment, He Lu gritted her teeth and spoke, her voice low, as if containing endless anger.

Seeing He Lu's eyes full of resentment, stubbornness, and indignation, Xu Jie let out a cold laugh.

Heh, slander and framing? My Divine Sword Peak disciples are upstanding; why would we need to frame or slander? As for this Luo Xia Sect disciple, if you want to keep it unknown, don't do it.

We need to keep the quote.

You.............

We keep the dots.

Alright.

Seeing the two about to confront each other, the Second Elder spoke up to stop them; this matter was a bit difficult to handle for the moment, and just then Hong Zun staggered in.

Seeing the two about to confront each other, the Second Elder spoke up to stop them; this matter was a bit difficult to handle for the moment, and just then Hong Zun staggered in.

Upon seeing Hong Zun, the Second Elder felt a headache coming on, and helplessly said.

Junior Brother, how did you come here?

Someone dares to plot harm against my Divine Sword Peak disciples; as the Peak Master, how could I not come? Do you expect me to just watch my peak's disciples be brutally harmed?

Someone dares to plot harm against my Divine Sword Peak disciples; as the Peak Master, how could I not come? Do you expect me to just watch my peak's disciples be brutally harmed?

Sure enough, as soon as Hong Zun opened his mouth, he poured oil on the fire.

At first, Hong Zun indeed hadn't taken this matter to heart, but upon hearing that He Lu's fiancé to break off the engagement was actually Ye Zhangqing, he could no longer sit still and hurriedly rushed to the Law Enforcement Hall.

We need to use Law Enforcement Hall (glossary). Also Ye Zhangqing.

While speaking, Hong Zun walked up to Ye Zhangqing's side, smiling as he sized him up.

How are you? Are you alright?

Thank you for your concern, Peak Master; I'm fine, disciple.

Thank you for your concern, Peak Master; I'm fine, disciple.

That's good then.

After saying that, Hong Zun's gaze turned directly to Yu Li; his expression changed—previously he had been drunk and flushed, but now he turned icy cold as he questioned her.

After saying that, Hong Zun's gaze turned directly to Yu Li; his expression changed—previously he had been drunk and flushed, but now he turned icy cold as he questioned her.

Yu Li, I had previously helped you with good intentions, never expecting your Luo Xia Sect to harbor evil intentions and dare to harm my Divine Sword Peak disciples.

Senior Brother, you............

Still wanting to quibble? You originally said your disciple merely came to look at her fiancé; I kindly had Liu Shuang personally accompany her, never expecting you to actually come to break off the engagement, intending to ruin my peak disciple's Dao heart.

Still wanting to quibble? You originally said your disciple merely came to look at her fiancé; I kindly had Liu Shuang personally accompany her, never expecting you to actually come to break off the engagement, intending to ruin my peak disciple's Dao heart.

Quite the pair, truly like master like disciple.

At least Xu Jie is somewhat truthful, but as soon as Hong Zun opens his mouth, it's nothing but outright lies.

Upon hearing this, Yu Li was so angry her body couldn't help but tremble.

She had clearly stated her purpose from the beginning, and moreover Hong Zun had agreed at the time, merely asking for some compensation.

Now, this old fogey outright denies everything and even turns the accusation around.

Now, this old fogey outright denies everything and even turns the accusation around.

Hong Zun, I clearly said before that I came here solely to break off the engagement, and yet you............

What 'you' you? Even now you still want to quibble? I've figured it out: the reason your Luo Xia Sect disciple is so vicious is likely inseparable from you, this elder.

As the saying goes, 'If the beam is not straight, the rafters will be crooked'; it's because this elder himself is unclean, so his disciples end up being nothing but these despicable, shameless lot.

You......... what are you saying?

Yu Li was directly made to see red by Hong Zun's words; seeing this, the Second Elder hurriedly interrupted.

Junior Brother, please calm down first.

How can I calm down? My disciples are about to be secretly harmed, and right under my nose; the Luo Xia Sect is bullying people too much.

If I don't give my disciples an explanation for today's affair, what face do I have left to be the Peak Master of Divine Sword Peak?

Hong Zun was filled with righteous indignation; the Second Elder, seeing this, was utterly helpless, and inadvertently catching sight of Ye Zhangqing in the crowd, immediately asked.

Ye Zhangqing.

The root cause of this matter is Ye Zhangqing; the Second Elder also intended to deal with it directly at the source.

Disciple is present.

Do you have anything to say?

Me? Disciple.............

Ye Zhangqing had just wanted to speak when Hong Zun directly cut him off.

Ye Zhangqing, I know you are kind-hearted, value emotions, and still can't let go of this woman, but her thoughts are malicious; she is certainly not a good match. Hear me out: if you won't punish her, then divorce her and have no further contact.

We need to use Ye Zhangqing as the given name; the glossary gave Ye Zhangqing, so we should use Ye Zhangqing when referring to him.

Thus translate: "Ye Zhangqing, I know you are kind-hearted, value emotions, and still can't let go of this woman, but her thoughts are malicious; she is certainly not a good match. Hear me out: if you won't punish her, then divorce her and have no further contact."

Ye Zhangqing, I know you are kind-hearted, value emotions, and still can't let go of this woman, but her thoughts are malicious; she is certainly not a good match. Hear me out: if you won't punish her, then divorce her and have no further contact.

We'll translate: "Ye Zhangqing, I know you are kind-hearted, value emotions, and still can't let go of this woman, but her thoughts are malicious; she is certainly not a good match. Hear me out: if you won't punish her, then divorce her and have no further contact."

Hong Zun said this with a solemn expression; after finishing, he didn't wait for Ye Zhangqing's reply, turned his head to He Lu and Yu Li and said.

Yu Li, considering our past friendship, I can let this matter go as is; however your disciple truly is not a match for Ye Zhangqing. As the Peak Master of Divine Sword Peak, I will decide in his stead: divorce your disciple, give some compensation, and we'll consider this matter settled— but only this once, not to be repeated.

We need to use Peak Master, Ye Zhangqing.

You...............

Seeing Hong Zun's magnanimous yet lenient demeanor, Yu Li's body trembled as she pointed at him, unable to utter a word.

Clearly they suffered a great loss, yet hearing it from Hong Zun's mouth makes it seem as if he's letting them off with a net wide open.

Clearly they suffered a great loss, yet hearing it from Hong Zun's mouth makes it seem as if he's letting them off easy.

Moreover, turning the broken engagement into a divorce is outright an insult to their master-disciple relationship.

What, you disagree? I've already taken our past friendship into account; if so, then I can only proceed according to the Dao Yi Sect's rules.

Second Senior Brother, what punishment befits plotting harm against a Dao Yi Sect disciple?

This..............

Facing Hong Zun's inquiry, the Second Elder momentarily didn't know how to answer; plotting to harm a Dao Yi Sect disciple, if caught, would surely demand a life for a life.

Looking at the situation before her, Yu Li took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed the anger in her heart, and said coldly.

"Good, good, good, Hong Zun, I'll remember this today."

The situation is stronger than us, and moreover this is still the territory of the Dao Yi Sect; Yu Li truly didn't expect that this Divine Sword Peak, starting from the Peak Master, up and down, would be so shameless.

They can call black white, and moreover, for a menial disciple, they don't even give themselves any face.

Knowing that continuing to entangle would only cause them to lose out, Yu Li, having no choice, agreed to Hong Zun's demand in utter humiliation.

In response, Hong Zun, without changing expression, looked toward Ye Zhangqing and said.

"Ye Zhangqing, write a divorce letter."

In front of everyone, Ye Zhangqing wrote the divorce letter on the spot; the moment he received it, He Lu's whole body trembled uncontrollably from anger.

Before coming, she had imagined many possibilities, but she never expected the outcome to turn out like this.