usatvline Chapter 188 "Liu Yan'er Appears, the Conspiracy Begins"
Chapter 188 "Liu Yan'er Appears, the Conspiracy Begins"
In a quiet valley of a cultivation sect, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were practicing with great concentration. The spiritual energy here was rich, and it was surrounded by exotic flowers and plants. The sound of gurgling streams and crisp bird calls intertwined, just like a paradise. Yun Yao sat cross-legged on a smooth boulder, eyes slightly closed, spiritual energy flowing slowly around her body, and every breath echoed with the surrounding spiritual energy. Chu Mochen was under an ancient pine tree not far away, holding a sword, and the sword energy merged with the spiritual energy, forming a faint light curtain around him.
Just as they were immersed in the tranquility of cultivation, Liu Yan'er quietly appeared outside the sect's mountain gate. She was wearing a gorgeous purple gauze skirt, the hem of which fluttered in the wind, like a blooming violet. Her face was still charming, but her beautiful eyes hid deep jealousy and resentment. Liu Yan'er looked at the magnificent mountain gate in front of her, a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she secretly planned how to destroy everything Yun Yao had now.
It was not easy for Liu Yan'er to get into the sect. She first used her beauty and sweet words to confuse a disciple who was in charge of the sect's external affairs. The disciple was young and energetic and was deceived by Liu Yan'er's appearance. With his help, Liu Yan'er learned some loopholes in the sect's recruitment of new disciples. She forged her identity information and bribed the deacon in charge of the review with some precious magic weapons, which allowed her to successfully enter the sect.
After entering the sect, Liu Yan'er began to observe everything around her quietly. She found that Yun Yao's popularity in the sect was getting higher and higher. Both the disciples and some elders praised Yun Yao. The wisdom and strength that Yun Yao showed in completing the task made her the focus of the sect. Chu Mochen, as a partner who carried out the task with Yun Yao, also attracted much attention. Their names were frequently mentioned in the sect. Every time Liu Yan'er heard it, the fire of jealousy in her heart burned more vigorously.
Liu Yan'er knew that if she wanted to destroy Yun Yao, she couldn't act too hastily. She began to use her beauty and tricks to win over some disciples who were dissatisfied with Yun Yao in the sect. Some of these disciples were jealous of Yun Yao's talent, while others had conflicts with Yun Yao in previous competitions or tasks. Liu Yan'er deliberately approached these people in the sect's training grounds, cafeterias, and other places where disciples often gathered.
In the training field, Liu Yan'er saw a disciple named Lin Yu. Lin Yu lost to Yun Yao in a previous competition and had been feeling indignant. Liu Yan'er walked to Lin Yu and said softly, "Brother Lin Yu, I heard that you lost to Yun Yao in the competition last time. It's such a pity. I think your strength is not worse than hers." Lin Yu frowned, glanced at Liu Yan'er, and said, "Humph, Yun Yao is just lucky." Liu Yan'er smiled slightly and continued, "I also think that she must have used some improper means. A person as powerful as you, brother, should not be suppressed by her like this." After hearing what Liu Yan'er said, Lin Yu's dissatisfaction was further aroused. He looked at Liu Yan'er and said, "You are right. I can't just let it go."
Liu Yan'er met several female disciples in the cafeteria who were jealous of Yun Yao's fast cultivation speed. She deliberately sat next to them and said casually: "Look at Yun Yao, she has only been in the sect for a short time, but she has been promoted so quickly. I don't know if she has any special skills. Maybe she stole it from somewhere." The female disciples nodded after hearing this. One of them said: "I also find it strange. How can she be so powerful? There must be something wrong." Liu Yan'er's eyes flashed with a hint of pride, and she said: "We can't let such a person continue to flourish in the sect." In this way, Liu Yan'er gradually won over a group of people who were dissatisfied with Yun Yao.
In addition to winning over disciples, Liu Yan'er also began to spread some rumors about Yun Yao in the sect. In the dead of night, she secretly posted some anonymous notes near the residences of some disciples, which contained some slanderous words about Yun Yao, such as "Yun Yao is an evil cultivator, her cultivation will bring disaster to the sect" and "Yun Yao relies on improper relationships to gain a foothold in the sect", etc. These notes soon caused a small sensation in the sect, and some disciples who did not know the truth began to doubt Yun Yao.
At the same time, Liu Yan'er was planning some more sinister plots. She heard that there was a respected elder in the sect who was extremely strict with the sect's rules and hated disciples who violated the sect's rules the most. Liu Yan'er decided to start from here and design a trap to get Yun Yao in. She spent a few days secretly observing the whereabouts and habits of the elder. She found that the elder would go to the sect's library to check ancient books at a specific time every day, and before entering the library, he would have a short period of alone time.
Liu Yan'er took action. She took advantage of the night and sneaked into the vicinity of the elder's residence. She placed some prohibited items in a hidden corner of the elder's path. These prohibited items were stolen from a secret warehouse of the sect. Some of them were evil magic weapons that were strictly prohibited by the sect. She deliberately placed these items as if someone had accidentally dropped them, and left some clues related to Yun Yao around, such as a handkerchief that Yun Yao had worn before, with Yun Yao's name embroidered on it.
The next day, the elder went to the library as usual. When he passed by that corner, he found these prohibited items. The elder's face changed drastically. He picked up the handkerchief and saw the name on it. He became suspicious of Yun Yao. He decided to investigate the matter thoroughly. If Yun Yao was really related to the evil cultivator, he would never let her off easily. Liu Yan'er saw the elder's reaction in the dark, and a sinister smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. She felt that her plan had succeeded in the first step.
However, Liu Yan'er was not satisfied with this. She knew that this alone was not enough to completely destroy Yun Yao. She continued to look for opportunities in the sect, wanting to create more trouble for Yun Yao. She heard that the sect was about to hold an important alchemy competition, and the winner would have the opportunity to obtain the sect's precious alchemy resources and personal guidance from an alchemy master. Liu Yan'er knew that Yun Yao was also interested in alchemy, so she decided to make some moves in this competition.
Liu Yan'er began to collect some special materials that could interfere with the alchemy process. She found a herb called "Dream Grass" in the back mountain of the sect. This herb itself is non-toxic, but under the high temperature environment of alchemy, it will release a special fragrance that can cause hallucinations and affect the judgment of the alchemist. Liu Yan'er secretly made the Dream Grass into powder and prepared to mix it into Yun Yao's alchemy materials during the competition.
In order to ensure that the plan was foolproof, Liu Yan'er also won over a disciple who was in charge of the competition logistics. This disciple was responsible for preparing alchemy materials for the contestants during the competition. Liu Yan'er bribed him with some precious elixirs and asked him to mix the dream grass powder into the materials when preparing them for Yun Yao. Everything was ready, and Liu Yan'er was waiting to see Yun Yao make a fool of herself in the competition.
On the other side of the sect, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were unaware of Liu Yan'er's conspiracy. They continued to practice hard every day, looking forward to making further progress on the road of cultivation. In addition to practicing, Yun Yao would discuss some cultivation issues with Chu Mochen, and the relationship between the two became closer unknowingly. They didn't know that a huge conspiracy against Yun Yao was quietly unfolding, and what they were about to face was a lot of frame-ups from Liu Yan'er.
As the day of the alchemy competition draws near, the atmosphere in the sect becomes more and more tense. The participating disciples are actively preparing, hoping to stand out in the competition. Yun Yao is no exception. She goes to the sect's alchemy room every day to practice her alchemy skills and try different recipes and temperatures. She is full of expectations for this competition, hoping to improve her alchemy skills through the competition and also make contributions to the sect.
Liu Yan'er was secretly watching Yun Yao's every move, like a poisonous snake hiding in the dark, waiting for the best opportunity to attack. Her conspiracy was like an invisible net, slowly covering Yun Yao, waiting for the day of the competition to completely trap Yun Yao.
The author says:
Dear readers, in this chapter we have a new crisis - Liu Yan'er's conspiracy. When writing this chapter, I hope to show the surging malice and tension. The character of Liu Yan'er represents the jealousy and dark side of human nature. Her appearance makes Yun Yao's road to cultivation more tortuous. Through such a plot, I want everyone to feel that the protagonist has to face not only external challenges in the process of growth, but also conspiracy and frame-up from within. I hope you will like the content of this chapter, and I look forward to continuing to witness with you how Yun Yao and Chu Mochen resolve the crisis and move towards a more exciting story.