Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price

Beneath the Punishment Tier, with thousands of steps seemingly leading straight to the sky, countless astonished gazes were fixed.

The woman, with disheveled hair and tattered clothing, was covered in wounds with deep, bloody whip marks, some still dripping fresh blood.

She slowly lifted her foot and stepped onto the Punishment Tier, taking a few steps before staggering and falling down.

Around her, gasps of surprise sounded. The woman struggled to rise, pushing back the long hair that concealed her face. Instantly, the gasps turned to angry shouts.

The woman’s features were exquisite, enchanting, and seductive—this was Si Minglan.

However, a long whip mark slashed diagonally across the face that had once captivated countless young talents, rendering it grotesquely scarred.

"Who did this?"

"Such cruelty, it’s too much!"

"Wuwuwu, Third Senior Sister is covered in wounds; she must have suffered terribly!"

"The West Imperial Dynasty bullies too much!"

On the Sword Tomb Platform, Tantai Mingyue frowned: "Western Empress, Si Minglan is a disciple of our Zhenyang Sect. She has not yet been convicted. Why have you subjected her to torture?"

Lin Yuan looked at the blood-stained Si Minglan and also frowned slightly, knowing that this was due to Si Mingcheng’s personal vendetta. However, representing the Western Emperor Palace, she could not show weakness, and said mildly:

"The Eldest Prince has already been established as the Crown Prince, but he was assassinated, causing upheaval in the West Imperial City. Many have died tragically because of this, and the perpetrator is unimaginably wicked. Si Minglan is the prime suspect, so we must interrogate her first."

Tantai Mingyue coldly replied, "If Si Minglan is not the perpetrator, what then?"

Lin Yuan calmly stated, "It’s too early to say anything now."

Tantai Mingyue said, "If Si Minglan is not the perpetrator, the West Imperial Dynasty must hand over those who tortured her without authorization!"

Lin Yuan turned her head to look at her: "Taoist Friend Tantai, are you speaking for yourself—or representing the Zhenyang Sect?"

Nearby, Ye Xiyue suddenly spoke: "After the trial, justice will emerge. Arguing now is futile."

"Xiyue?" Tantai Mingyue looked at her in surprise.

Si Minglan is a disciple of Xiyue Peak, and also Ye Xiyue’s junior sister. Even if they’re not on good terms, they’re still from the same sect, so why wouldn’t Ye Xiyue speak up for Si Minglan?

Jian Yue observed Si Minglan struggling to ascend the steps below, but inwardly laughed gleefully.

Si Minglan, so you have such miserable times too, hahaha.

Unfortunately, someone has already promised the master to save you. You won’t die, but you’ll continue to suffer.

At this moment, Si Minglan continued her ascent step by step, leaving a long trail of blood behind her.

Upon entering Zhenyang City, Si Mingcheng tortured her once more, opening half-healed wounds with the God-piercing Whip.

Yet she never uttered a sound. Even now, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she remained calm as her disheveled state was on full display.

She raised her head and looked at the Sword Tomb Platform ahead, a cold gleam flashing in her eyes.

Father, Mother, Brother... if Minglan doesn’t die today, she will slaughter the Western Emperor Palace to avenge you!

She lifted her blood-stained bare foot, teetering as she moved forward, the surroundings falling silent as everyone fixed their gaze upon her.

Nobody knew how much time passed before that wavering figure finally stepped onto the Sword Tomb Platform.

Zheng Shengmo looked coldly at her and shouted, "Si Minglan, kneel and accept your judgment!"

Si Minglan, covered in blood, stood proudly: "I am innocent, why should I kneel?"

"How dare you defy the sect’s rules? You’ve caused such trouble for the sect and still dare to be so arrogant?"

Zheng Shengmo had almost obtained Si Minglan’s top-grade Spirit Root before she escaped, so he was naturally displeased and took this opportunity to humiliate her.

Tantai Mingyue said, "Senior Brother Zheng, Si Minglan is only a suspect and has not been convicted. She remains a disciple of our Zhenyang Sect."

Zheng Shengmo chuckled: "Deputy Sect Leader Tantai is correct. Today’s Six Peaks Tribunal is meant to uncover the truth. Junior Brother Leng, it’s time to begin, right?"

Leng Jing was the Peak Master of Sword Tomb Peak; typically, he was responsible for questioning and determining the guilt of disciples who violated sect rules. At this time, Leng Jing, expressionless, turned to Lin Yuan:

"Taoist Friend Lin, the West Imperial Dynasty suspects Si Minglan of assassinating the Eldest Prince. Do you have evidence?"

Lin Yuan clapped her hands, and several Golden Snake Guards escorted Fang Xue from the Punishment Tier up to the Sword Tomb Platform.

Fang Xue looked at the blood-covered Si Minglan, and immediately cried out: "Third Senior Sister, you, you..."

She couldn’t continue the sentence, her voice turning choked with emotion.

Si Minglan smiled at her: "Junior Sister, I’m fine."

Fang Xue looked at the long bloodstain on her face, tears finally spilling over:

"Third Senior Sister... who did this?"

Her clear voice turned ice cold.

Si Minglan shook her head, refusing to speak further, clearly not wanting to implicate Fang Xue.

Tantai Mingyue frowned: "This is also a disciple of our Zhenyang Sect, right? Taoist Friend Lin, has the West Imperial Dynasty now taken to arbitrarily arresting our Zhenyang Sect’s people?"

Lin Yuan maintained a dignified smile: "This Fang Xue is an Outer Sect disciple of Xiyue Peak and is close to Si Minglan. We discovered that Si Minglan stayed in Yunling Town for a considerable time, disappearing for half a month before returning severely injured. The first person she sought was Fang Xue."

"Si Minglan’s disappearance coincided with the time my Eldest Prince was assassinated."

"So Fang Xue should be able to prove Si Minglan is the perpetrator."

Instantly, all eyes turned to Fang Xue.

Leng Jing asked, "Fang Xue, is what Taoist Friend Lin said true?"

Fang Xue appeared calm, her eyes clear, as she loudly responded: "Third Senior Sister’s injuries are from taming a demonic beast on Yunling Mountain!"

"A demonic beast?"

Many Zhenyang Sect disciples exchanged glances, none expecting Fang Xue to provide such an answer.

Lin Yuan frowned slightly: "Little Friend Fang, I haven’t mistreated you on the way here; I only hope you will tell the truth about the situation. Don’t disappoint me."

Fang Xue addressed the six Peak Masters with a bow: "I report to all Peak Masters, everyone knows about the recent disturbances by high-grade demonic beasts in various locations. In fact, months ago, a Fifth Grade demonic beast already appeared on Yunling Mountain."

"Third Senior Sister ventured onto Yunling Mountain to eliminate this beast, but it cunningly set a trap, leading to her serious injuries."

Si Minglan turned to look at Fang Xue, witnessing the unwavering determination on her youthful face.

"Xiaoxue..."

Si Minglan lowered her head, concealing the moisture in her eyes.

Lin Yuan’s dignified and gentle face gradually chilled: "If it was for taming a demonic beast, why didn’t she return to Zhenyang Sect and went to Yunling Town to find you instead? Why did you hide this matter?"

Fang Xue replied: "At the time, Third Senior Sister was gravely injured and naturally lacked the strength to return to Zhenyang Sect. As for why we kept it secret, it’s because... the method we used to heal Third Senior Sister was somewhat special."

"How special?" asked Leng Jing.

Fang Xue’s face showed a hint of shyness: "This healing method requires the healer and the wounded to bathe together, and that healer... is a man."

"What?!"

There was an uproar among the Zhenyang Sect disciples.

"Bathe together? And with a man?"

"Does this mean Si Minglan already has a Dao partner?"

"Our Zhenyang Sect’s beautiful Senior Sister has been claimed by someone?"

"Which bastard is it! Aahhh!"

On the Sword Tomb Platform, the several Peak Masters looked at one another while Lin Yuan knit her elegant brows:

"Of those close to Si Minglan, the second on the Beauty Ranking is Qiu Zhihe’s maid, who possesses the Mist Spirit Eye, and it’s said that the Mist Spirit Eye can use the Bathing Technique to heal. But this maid is a girl, not a man. Where’s the man?"

Fang Xue said, "Correct, the Mist Spirit Bathing Technique requires the joint effort of a man and a woman. Sister Qiu’s husband, Qin Gengyun, and Sister Susu together saved Third Senior Sister."