Chapter 72 Plastic Surgery as a Substitute

Chapter 72 Plastic Surgery as a Substitute

In the end, Shen Lijun chose a mediocre cave dwelling and settled in cultivation room number 536. For the past three years, he has completely regarded this place as his home and lived a carefree life like an immortal.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes turned red with envy.

Why didn't they get to experience such a good thing? So what if they became puppets? It's not like they can't turn back. If only they were the ones who stayed in the training room back then!

The disciple with his hair tied up was extremely annoyed, because he was one of the disciples who left the cultivation room when the sect sent people to repair the protective array.

He couldn't help but wonder if he had fallen asleep at that time, and if he could have received the same great benefits as Shen Lijun.

As I thought about it, the sour smell grew stronger.

However, the disciple glanced at the grim face of the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall. Now that the matter had been exposed, Shen Lijun probably wouldn't fare well in the end.

As a result, he didn't feel that much regret. However, the back of his neck, where Shen Lijun had slashed him, was still a little sore, so he couldn't help but glare at the other party a few times.

It's all that guy's fault for launching a sneak attack; otherwise, he would have been the first to find the puppet and get the transfer rights. Now, it's anyone's guess who got it.

Shen Lijun: "..."

He was practically melting under the intense gaze of the crowd.

Si Nidie began to mourn for Shen Lijun; the more glorious the past, the more tragic the consequences.

Ling Yunche pondered to himself: Shen Lijun kept it a secret for three years, so why did he suddenly slip up today?

The next moment, Lou Yuqing's inner voice rang out.

As time went on, Shen Lijun's initial tension subsided, and his vigilance decreased considerably. Just last night, heartbroken, he drank countless bottles of spiritual wine, successfully getting himself drunk and falling asleep in his cultivation room.

Shen Lijun gritted his teeth: You know that?

Ling Yunxiao glanced at him. Cultivators usually don't get drunk unless the spirit wine is too potent and their spiritual energy can't neutralize it, or they themselves want to get drunk without circulating their spiritual energy.

Judging from Shen Lijun's situation, it should be the latter.

Si Nidie rested her chin on her hand, wondering to herself, "Has no one noticed?"

[It has to be said that Shen Lijun was quite lucky. When the disciple who rented the cultivation room entered, he saw him lying on the ground and assumed he was a puppet. He kindly moved him to a corner and made him stand there without arousing any suspicion.]

Lou Yuqing was both amused and exasperated upon seeing this.

Si Nidie suddenly realized: So that's how it is.

Everyone could understand this, since Shen Lijun's body was no different from a real puppet after it was transformed into a puppet, so it was normal that the disciple did not notice the trick.

What happened next was simple. When my senior sister and I went to cultivation room number 536, Shen Lijun had just woken up from his drunken stupor and was not very lucid, so he didn't have time to hide in the formation.

[He could recover from the beating, but since he wasn't a real puppet, there was no activation groove left by the puppeteer on the back of his head, which naturally made it obvious to my senior sister and me.]

At that time, the puppet was beaten by her senior sister, and its mouth twitched. Lou Yuqing thought that the wound was healing and that she was seeing things.

In fact, she hadn't misread anything, and the wails she heard were real. Thinking of this, Lou Yuqing looked at Shen Lijun and thought to herself that he was quite resilient.

She and her senior sister knew exactly how hard they had hit; they had gone all out to test their true strength.

Shen Lijun wanted to cry but had no tears. He didn't want to endure this, but he was forced to. He couldn't very well be discovered to be abnormal and then be taken to the Hall of Law Enforcement for punishment.

Although he still hasn't escaped, at least he struggled.

Thinking of how pathetic he was, not daring to utter a sound even if he were beaten to death, a wave of sorrow washed over him, and tears streamed down his face uncontrollably. As soon as they started flowing, he realized something was wrong.

Si Nidie immediately exclaimed, "The puppet is shedding tears!"

Shen Lijun: We're doomed.

He heard the chatter of the crowd.

Someone declared with absolute certainty, "How could a puppet shed tears? This thing is definitely not a puppet." — Hmph, you're the puppet!

Someone casually guessed, "What else could it be but a puppet? Could it be that a disciple has disguised himself as a puppet?" — Damn, they even guessed that!

Someone else suggested, "Puppets are afraid of electricity. Let's use lightning magic to deal with him. He'll eventually reveal a weakness." — Wow, what a vicious mind!

Every time a disciple spoke, Shen Lijun would mentally mutter a complaint.

However, even with such a lively mind, he still wouldn't dare to open his eyes and face the cruel reality, even if he had a hundred times the courage.

The next moment, Lou Yuqing's eyes lit up.

[Let me see what heartbreak looks like. Shen Lijun is actually an incredibly devoted and devoted admirer!]

Si Nidie's expression turned strange. Her junior sister's thoughts had come up with this word several times before, and she roughly knew what a "simp" meant—to pursue relentlessly and give without expecting anything in return.

In her opinion, there is no difference between a "simp" and a "love-obsessed" person. No, there are some differences. At least a "love-obsessed" person has a partner, but a "simp" doesn't!

Shen Lijun: "..." He felt like he had been stabbed in the chest.

Just to correct you, he's a human, not a dog!

Kui Houming glanced at the fleeting look of grief and indignation on Shen Lijun's face, then smiled with a hint of composure, wondering how long the other party could endure.

Although he couldn't do anything about the puppet body, he was patient and would wait for it to revert to its original form sooner or later.

Anyway, Shen Lijun's crimes of obstructing law enforcement and resisting punishment have been recorded, so don't blame him for being ruthless when the time comes.

Kui Houming's smile turned cold.

Shen Lijun shuddered and immediately froze. He knew he was burying his head in the sand, but he was genuinely afraid of the consequences that were about to befall him.

What will happen to her if he gets arrested?

No one will ever treat her with the same care and concern, always attentive to her feelings, comforting and encouraging her like he did...

[Shen Lijun has been pursuing her for over a decade, but unfortunately, the king is interested in her while the goddess is not. His beloved has someone else she loves and has always ignored him. But even this has not deterred him.]

Everyone: Got it, that's what a simp is.

Shen Lijun felt that they didn't understand. It was normal to develop feelings of admiration for such a good woman. If she and that person were doing well, he didn't want to pester her.

But that person just happened to die.

Her heroic figure in the sect competition back then is always etched in her heart. She defeated all the disciples who challenged her with her sword and held on until the very end amidst countless sword flashes.

She bore many scars, yet her eyes remained as firm as a rock. How could he not be captivated by such a resilient and indomitable woman?

Even now, thinking back on it, his heart still races. All those years of showering her with attention were just waiting for her to fall for someone else.

But she still thought about that person...

Ling Yunxiao glanced at Shen Lijun and suddenly noticed that his face was ashen, like a cabbage that had lost its moisture, looking wilted and droopy.

He didn't understand why he would fall in love with someone who didn't love him back. If it were him, he certainly wouldn't lower himself so undignifiedly just to get the other person's attention.

At this moment, Ling Yunxiao shifted his gaze, his eyes reflecting the girl's figure. Seeing her happily enjoying the melon, he smiled with delight.

[Sigh, you can't really blame Shen Lijun. It's just that Shao Qiuyan's sweetheart died young, in the very year she loved him the most. The buff was instantly maxed out.]

The living can never compare to the dead, let alone the beloved who died young. Shen Lijun's fate was destined to be a complete defeat.

Upon hearing this, Shen Lijun felt a chill run down his spine.

He had been avoiding the matter, and Qiuyan might never even give him a glance, but now that he had been so blatantly exposed, he felt he could no longer deceive himself.

Shen Lijun was in unbearable pain.

But then, he heard that voice again.

If you ask me, if we just bring Shao Qiuyan over, Shen Lijun definitely won't be able to keep up the act.

Holy crap, that's ruthless!

This is even more vicious than being struck by lightning!

Shen Lijun suddenly opened his eyes and quickly got up from the ground. The metallic luster on his body gradually faded, revealing his flesh-colored skin.

If Qiu Yan saw him in such a disheveled state, he might as well be dead. At least leave him some room for imagination, in case Qiu Yan suddenly looks at him differently.

Although the chances are slim, it's not impossible.

Why did you suddenly stand up?

Not only Lou Yuqing was startled, but everyone else trembled as well.

Kui Houming, however, remained calm and composed, and asked Shen Lijun below in a low voice, "Do you have anything to say?"

Even though he knew what had happened, he still had to go through the proper procedures.

A look of doubt flashed across Shen Lijun's face. He turned to look at Lou Yuqing. He had heard her voice before. She had already told him what had happened. Why did the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall still need him to explain?

"I..." Before he could finish speaking, a resistance blocked his throat, preventing him from opening his mouth.

Shen Lijun's eyes widened suddenly, and he realized something. No wonder everyone was so quiet just now, except when they were being sarcastic towards him. It turned out they couldn't say anything at all.

Kui Houming sighed and transmitted his voice: "What you heard was Xiaolou's innermost thoughts. Do not even think about spreading this matter. You have seen the consequences."

Shen Lijun nodded hurriedly, glancing at Lou Yuqing with lingering fear before immediately looking away, all his previous secret thoughts vanishing.

He could only treat this person with respect, but dared not harbor any wicked thoughts.

"Disciple Shen Lijun greets Elder. This matter is my fault... I took advantage of the sect for three years. I await Elder's judgment and have no complaints." Shen Lijun explained the whole story and finally smiled bitterly.

Kui Houming said expressionlessly, "Challenging the authority of the sect and seizing the sect's property, do you know what kind of punishment you will receive?"

Shen Lijun remained silent.

Whatever punishment he received, it was his own choice.

Lou Yuqing shook her head.

If only I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have done it in the first place.

Who would have thought that Shen Lijun was exploiting the sect to save money for plastic surgery so he could become a substitute for Shao Qiuyan's unrequited love?

This short sentence is packed with information.

Everyone: "..."