Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Dong Ning felt frustrated as Chen Hai ignored her, realizing his stubbornness diminished her growing affection. Yao Qitai observed Chen Hai's harsh punishment of three bound soldiers, knowing he could only report but not intervene. Chen Hai aimed to instill discipline among his officers, even risking enmity with the influential Chai family by ordering a brutal hundred lashes for Chai Yu and others. As the punishment commenced, the crowd was horrified by the brutality, with Chai Yu fainting under the lashes. Dong Ning pleaded for mercy, but Chen Hai remained unyielding. Du Yong and others offered to take the lashes instead, revealing a brewing rebellion against Chen Hai's authority, while Dong Ning felt conflicted about the escalating tensions among the disciples.

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