When everyone returned to the Sword Firmament Pavilion, Guardian Plum everyone away, except for Lin Yun.

Xin Yan’s heart clenched and she said, “Guardian Plum, please don’t blame junior brother for his actions. I’m the cause of this matter, so I’m willing to take responsibility.”

This mess nearly caused an all-out war with the empire. Many people would die in a war and the Sword Firmament Pavilion might have even been annihilated. That outcome would have been unimaginable and it was all because Lin Yun had disobeyed orders. So if Guardian Plum was to pursue this matter, Lin Yun would definitely not be able to escape from his punishment.

“Guardian Plum, please don’t blame Lin Yun. Blame the crown prince if you have. He’s too much of a bully.” 

“That’s right. We refuse to see Senior Brother Lin being punished,” said the Locket Mountain’s disciples when they saw that Lin Yun was about to be punished.

“I’m fully responsible for this matter and this has nothing to do with senior sister,” Lin Yun didn’t even try to find an excuse for...