I created Qin Tianjian in modern times

Zhao Qi took a deep breath and said, "Since she has noticed something, we must be more careful. From today on, we must monitor her every move more closely, and at the same time pay attention to our own safety."

In the following days, Liu Ruyan, Lu Xueyao and Han Feng began to take turns monitoring Zhu Ji's every move.

They found that Zhu Ji often left the sect at night, and no one knew where she went or what she did. Moreover, her whereabouts became more and more mysterious and elusive.

It was late at night, and in the back mountain of Qitian Sect, the moonlight was like water pouring through the woods. The swaying shadows of the trees seemed to add a touch of mystery to the forest.

Lu Xueyao and Han Feng originally came here to practice, but they didn't expect to encounter an unexpected "good show".

"Hey, Han Feng, look over there!" Lu Xueyao suddenly pulled Han Feng's sleeve and said in a low voice.

Han Feng looked in the direction of Lu Xueyao's finger and saw a figure floating in the woods, moving very strangely. Isn't that Zhu Ji? What is she doing here so late?
The two looked at each other, and doubts arose in their hearts. Zhu Ji's behavior was really too abnormal. Not only was she wandering here late at night, but her behavior also revealed an indescribable weirdness.

"Let's follow and see." Han Feng suggested.

Lu Xueyao nodded, and the two of them followed Zhu Ji carefully, fearing to alert the enemy.

They passed through one forest after another and finally came to a remote cave.

Zhu Ji looked around and made sure that there was no one around before she carefully walked into the cave. Lu Xueyao and Han Feng smiled at each other and followed closely, quietly entering the cave.

The cave was extremely dark, with only a few dim oil lamps barely illuminating the surroundings. Zhu Ji walked deep into the cave, suddenly stopped, and spoke softly.

"I have done as you requested. Now can you tell me how to practice the Rejuvenating Face Art?"

At this time, a figure walked out from the darkness. It was the Blood Puppet Sect's Elder Wu!
He chuckled and said, "Zhu Ji, you did a great job. However, if you want to obtain the Rejuvenating Divine Art, you need to do one more thing for me."

Lu Xueyao and Han Feng hid in the dark and heard it clearly. They never expected that Zhu Ji would collude with the Blood Puppet Sect! Moreover, it seemed that she had been manipulated by Elder Wu.

"This Zhu Ji is so stupid." Lu Xueyao said softly, "Does she think the witch elder will really teach her the magic of rejuvenation? Don't dream."

"Shh, keep your voice down." Han Feng reminded, "We have to go back and tell the leader about this."

The two quietly left the cave and rushed back to the sect. They told Zhao Qi everything they had seen and heard.

Zhao Qi frowned after hearing this, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "This Zhu Ji actually betrayed the sect and colluded with the Blood Puppet Sect. This is really an unforgivable crime! However, this also allows us to see the conspiracy of the Blood Puppet Sect clearly. Han Feng, Lu Xueyao, you have made great contributions this time."

"Master, you are too kind." The two said in unison, "We just discovered this secret by chance."

"No matter what, you are all heroes of the sect." Zhao Qi said with a smile, "Next, we have to plan carefully how to deal with the conspiracy of the Blood Puppet Sect."

In the following days, the Qi Tian Sect strengthened its surveillance on Zhu Ji and secretly collected evidence of her collusion with the Blood Puppet Sect.

At the same time, the sect also began to strengthen its defenses to prevent sneak attacks from the Blood Puppet Sect.

But Zhu Ji herself was still in the dark and thought her plan was flawless.

She continued to act according to the instructions of Elder Wu, constantly providing the Blood Puppet Sect with intelligence about the Qi Tian Sect. However, her every move was under the control of the Qi Tian Sect.

The atmosphere in the Qitian Sect's main hall was extremely solemn. Sect leader Zhao Qi sat on a high platform, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring directly at Zhu Ji who was escorted to the center of the main hall.

At this moment, Zhu Ji no longer had the charm of the past. Her face was pale and she looked terrified.

"Zhu Ji, do you admit your guilt?" Zhao Qi's voice was low and majestic, echoing in the hall.

Zhu Ji replied with a trembling voice: "Master, I... I know I was wrong."

Zhao Qi sneered: "Where is the mistake? Tell me one by one!"

Zhu Ji began to narrate hesitantly how she was used by the witch elder of the Blood Puppet Sect, how she collected intelligence in the Qi Tian Sect, and how she secretly passed on information. Her voice became smaller and smaller, and finally it was almost inaudible.

"Speak louder! Let everyone hear your crimes!" Zhao Qi shouted angrily.

Zhu Ji was frightened and raised her voice: "I... I was used by Elder Wu to practice the so-called Rejuvenation Technique and betrayed the sect. Not only did I pass on the sect's confidential information to him, but I also... I helped him create chaos within the sect."

Zhao Qi frowned, obviously heartbroken by Zhu Ji's betrayal.

He took a deep breath and said slowly: "Zhu Ji, do you know how much loss your behavior has brought to the sect? Do you know how many disciples have been in danger because of your betrayal?"

Zhu Ji burst into tears and kowtowed repeatedly: "Master, I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. Please give me a chance to make a new beginning."

At this time, Lu Xueyao and Han Feng also came forward. Lu Xueyao said indignantly.

"Master, Han Feng and I were in the back mountain and witnessed Zhu Ji's collusion with the Blood Puppet Sect. Not only did she betray the sect, she also sold out our trust!"

Han Feng also echoed, "Yes, Sect Master, Zhu Ji's behavior is really disappointing. But considering that she was also confused for a moment and was deceived by Elder Wu, can we give her a chance?"

Zhao Qi pondered for a moment, his eyes wandering between Zhu Ji, Lu Xueyao and Han Feng.

Finally, he took a deep breath and said, "Zhu Ji's crime is unforgivable, but considering that you are also a victim, being used by Elder Wu, I can give you a chance."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ji burst into tears and kowtowed repeatedly to express her gratitude.

Zhao Qi waved his hand and continued, "But you can escape the death penalty, but you can't escape the punishment of living. From now on, you will be expelled from the inner sect and demoted to an outer sect disciple, and you will never be allowed to set foot in the inner sect again! At the same time, you must pay the price for your crime and make contributions to the sect to make up for your mistakes."

Zhu Ji nodded repeatedly, indicating that she was willing to accept any punishment.

Zhao Qi turned to Lu Xueyao and Han Feng again: "You two have made great contributions this time and exposed Zhu Ji's crimes. I will give you corresponding rewards."

Lu Xueyao and Han Feng were delighted when they heard this, and thanked the sect leader for his reward in unison.

"Master, what should we do with Zhu Ji?" Lu Xueyao asked Zhao Qi while looking at Zhu Ji who was still kneeling in the center of the hall.

Zhao Qi took a deep breath and looked at Zhu Ji with complicated eyes, with mixed feelings in his heart.

Zhu Ji's betrayal made him sad, but when he thought that she was also being used by the Blood Puppet Sect, he felt a little sympathy. "Although she made a big mistake, she is still a disciple of our Qi Tian Sect." He spoke slowly, his tone firm, "We can't give up on her."

Liu Ruyan frowned slightly: "Sect Master, what do you mean?"

"I will personally remove the puppet technique from her." Zhao Qi said, with a gleam of determination in his eyes.

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the hall. Han Feng was the first to stand up and object: "Master, no! Zhu Ji betrayed the sect, her crime is unforgivable, how can you let her go so easily?"

Zhao Qi raised his hand to signal for silence and explained, "Although Zhu Ji made a big mistake, she is now a victim of puppetry. As the leader of the sect, I cannot watch my disciples become tools of the enemy. Moreover, by rescuing Zhu Ji, we may be able to learn more secrets about the Blood Puppet Sect."

After listening to Zhao Qi's explanation, although everyone was still somewhat dissatisfied, they no longer objected.

Zhao Qi walked up to Zhu Ji and said softly, "Zhu Ji, don't worry, I will do my best to remove the puppetry from you. But you must understand that this does not mean that your crime is forgiven. After the puppetry is removed, you must accept the sect's punishment and make contributions to the sect to make up for your mistakes."

Zhu Ji looked up at Zhao Qi, her eyes full of gratitude and regret: "Thank you for saving my life, Master. Zhu Ji is willing to give everything for the sect to make up for my mistake."

Afterwards, Zhao Qi began to prepare to remove the puppetry from Zhu Ji. He summoned the alchemists and doctors in the sect to discuss a rescue plan and personally guided them in the treatment.

At the same time, Zhao Qi did not forget to strengthen the sect's defense. He ordered his disciples to strengthen patrols and vigilance to ensure the safety of the sect.

As the night deepened, the lights in Qitian Sect were bright. Zhao Qi sat alone in the study, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, as if thinking about something important.

Suddenly, a slight knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. Zhao Qi frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Come in."

The door was gently pushed open, and a figure flashed in. It was the intelligence disciple of Qi Tian Sect. He handed Zhao Qi a piece of intelligence with a serious look: "Sect Master, urgent intelligence. We learned that the hostile sects are secretly uniting and preparing to suppress us."

Zhao Qi took the information, glanced at it, and sneered: "Oh? Are they finally unable to resist and want to take action?"

The intelligence disciple nodded: "Yes, Master. According to the information we received, they plan to attack us tonight."

Zhao Qi put down the intelligence, stood up, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes: "Since they want to play, then we will play with them. Pass the order down, all disciples should prepare for battle, we must take the initiative to attack!"

The intelligence disciple was stunned, and then responded and left. Zhao Qi walked to the window, looked at the dark night sky, and said to himself: "This time, I will let you know that the Qi Tian Sect is not easy to mess with!"

The night was as dark as ink, and the stars were sparse. In the Qitian Sect, everything was quiet and peaceful, but undercurrents were surging.

The sect's disciples were either practicing or resting, unaware that a crisis was quietly approaching.

Elder Wu, a master of the Blood Puppet Sect, is currently lurking in the darkness outside the Qi Tian Sect.

He had a cunning look on his face and was holding a black staff in his hand. The tip of the staff was flashing with a faint blue light, as if he was plotting something.

In the Qi Tian Sect, Liu Ruyan was reading ancient books alone in the study.

She frowned, as if she was looking for some important information. Suddenly, she felt a palpitation, as if something bad was about to happen.

Liu Ruyan immediately put down the book in her hand, walked out of the study, and looked around. She found that there seemed to be something strange in the darkness outside the sect, so she quietly approached the edge of the sect.

At this moment, Elder Wu began to act. He waved his staff and chanted a spell, and a powerful dark energy began to surge towards the Qi Tian Sect.

However, he did not realize that Liu Ruyan had already discovered his whereabouts.

The moonlight was blocked by thick clouds, and only occasional lightning illuminated the battlefield.

Elder Wu Hanjiang of the Blood Puppet Sect was currently lurking in the dense forest outside the Qi Tian Sect. He was dressed in black with a sly smile on his face.

He was determined to succeed in this sneak attack, to avenge his previous humiliation and restore face for the Blood Puppet Sect.

Elder Wu quietly sneaked into the Qi Tian Sect, using his advanced cultivation and magic to quietly approach the sect's main hall. However, he did not realize that his whereabouts had already been discovered by the disciples of the Qi Tian Sect.

"Hey, isn't this Elder Wu? Why did you come to our Qi Tian Sect in the middle of the night?" A teasing voice sounded in Elder Wu's ears.

Elder Wu was startled and looked back, only to see Zhao Qi looking at him with a smile, with several disciples of the sect following behind him.

"Hmph, Zhao Qi, don't be so complacent!" Elder Wu snorted coldly, "I came here this time just to defeat you and save face for the Blood Puppet Sect!"

"Oh? Really?" Zhao Qi said with a smile, "Then Elder Wu, please enlighten me!"

"Disciples of the Blood Puppet Sect, tonight is our chance to make a name for ourselves. Charge!" The Blood Puppet Sect's witch elder waved the scepter in his hand and shouted loudly.

Behind him was a group of disciples dressed in red with cold eyes. They were like puppets being manipulated, fearlessly rushing towards the Qi Tian Sect’s position.

On the Qi Tian Sect side, Zhao Qi was wearing a white robe, holding a sword, standing at the forefront of the position, his eyes firm and cold.

"Disciples of the Qi Tian Sect, for the honor of our sect, we must defend this place tonight!" Zhao Qi's voice was like a huge bell, inspiring every disciple of the Qi Tian Sect.

Elder Wu waved his cane and attacked Zhao Qi. He used puppetry to summon several puppet beasts and tried to besiege Zhao Qi.

However, Zhao Qi was not afraid at all. He flashed and easily dodged the attack of the puppet beast, while swinging his sword at the witch elder.

"Oh, Elder Wu, your puppetry is just this good!" Zhao Qi teased.

Elder Wu was furious when he heard this, and he used even more powerful puppetry to try to trap Zhao Qi. However, Zhao Qi relied on his profound cultivation and magic to resolve Elder Wu's attacks time and time again.

The battle lasted for a long time. Elder Wu was already exhausted and out of breath, but Zhao Qi was still in high spirits.

"Elder Wu, do you want to continue fighting?" Zhao Qi said with a smile, "I think you should just admit defeat!"

“Give up? I, Wu Hanjiang, never give up!” Elder Wu roared, waving his cane and attacking Zhao Qi again.

As the two sides approached each other, the battle broke out instantly. Sword energy and magic spells intertwined, forming brilliant rays of light. (End of this chapter)