As everyone expected, Cheng Shuibian really couldn’t handle the succubus. The succubus in his hands was lent to him by Duanmu Zhenghong.
Because of this, no one knew Cheng Shuibian suddenly had a succubus.
Then Cheng Shuibian, according to Duanmu Zhenghong’s intentions, showed off the succubus to Du Tianxi, saying he won it from soone else.
Sure enough, Du Tianxi wanted to buy that succubus—his cultivation technique needed such an aid the most.
Then the subsequent events went without saying: Cheng Shuibian didn’t want to sell, Du Tianxi insisted on buying, and after a lengthy negotiation, Cheng Shuibian finally parted with it unwillingly.
But Du Tianxi didn’t have enough spirit stones, which was normal. A succubus that could possibly advance to the Nascent Soul stage couldn’t be valued with spirit stones. Were it not for their good relationship, he wouldn’t even have access to such a thing.
So, it had to be paid in installnts—though there was no such term on the Tianqin Plane, paying after receiving was still common.
However, Du Tianxi proposed a condition: Since you haven’t paid the full amount, you can’t make it public—I can’t be the only one fighting the Heavenly Demons, and if you boast about buying a succubus while I cannot provide spirit stones to share with my friends, wouldn’t I look bad?
Du Tianxi felt this request was very reasonable, and he didn’t want people to know he had acquired a succubus. Otherwise, if soone too formidable ca to coercively buy it, what could he do?
So, even Master Moran didn’t know that Du Tianxi really bought a succubus.
The following events went without saying: the succubus backlashed against Du Tianxi, and Cheng Shuibian sneaked in to commit murder.
However, when discussing this matter, Cheng Shuibian consistently emphasized his innocence, claiming that he wasn’t the one who could really control the succubus, but rather it was Duanmu Zhenghong—or even possibly, Duanmu GuZhu might have had a hand in it.
Imagine him, a re Golden Core stage cultivator, just refining a succubus was boast-worthy. How could he possibly manipulate a succubus to backlash?
Admittedly, he normally wouldn’t dare ntion Duanmu GuZhu’s na, but since the latter had already been taken away, ntioning it was no big deal.
As for potential future retaliation? He couldn’t be bothered with those thoughts, for the Golden Core heads before him reminded him that if he wasn’t honest, he might not survive the day, let alone worry about the future.
Admit that his straightforward kneeling provided too many warnings to others—so even the Mu Family could be this fragile.
Master Moran pondered for a mont, unable to suppress his curiosity, asked, "You admitted so directly, do you have any requests?"
He believed that it was extrely dishonorable for a cultivator to be executed. Even if one couldn’t fight to the death, one should at least resist—even the word "surrender" didn’t exist in his dictionary.
"If possible, of course, I hope not to die," Cheng Shuibian replied very straightforwardly, "I hope I can go to the battlefield for plane contention and cleanse my sins with battle rits."
"You are overthinking," Master Moran directly rejected, "Dare to fra , if you don’t die... I’d beco a laughingstock."
Cheng Shuibian shrugged a little, not really surprised, "Then I hope to live a few more days and enjoy a few decent als."
"That can be arranged," Master Moran nodded, "Besides, if you are willing to testify in Central City, I can consider sparing your family."
"My family?" Cheng Shuibian was a bit stunned, then laughed, "I really don’t care about them, including my descendants. If you want to kill them, go ahead... Testifying is no problem, as for demands, just arrange a few female cultivators for ."
"You really are selfish," an elder from the Xiong Family couldn’t help but speak up, "You don’t care about your family?"
Cheng Shuibian grinned weakly, "Aren’t cultivators supposed to be like this? This is why I’m most fit to join the Taixu Sect; cutting off emotions and desires isn’t hard for at all."
In any case, for so, his response was indeed worldview-shattering, but to Master Moran, as long as he agreed to testify, then everything was manageable. Toppling Duanmu GuZhu was more significant than a few als or female cultivators, right?
The subsequent interrogation proceeded very smoothly, as most details were already clear, questioning beca quite convenient. Even when so Duanmu clan cultivators attempted resistance, the Gonyi family cultivators attending couldn’t help but nudge, "Soone has already talked."
By evening, the case’s outline beca very clear, with the only one not yet trialed being Duanmu GuZhu.
According to others’ accounts, Ancestor Duanmu’s involvent wasn’t deep. He certainly knew about it but was deliberately nurturing Duanmu Zhenghong’s abilities, so he didn’t intervene in everything. The Truth Immortal who was killed was actually a protector the clan assigned to Duanmu Zhenghong.
The only unclear aspect was whether he was the one who implented rank suppression on the succubus.
Following the current interrogation results was certainly unfavorable to the Duanmu family, and there must be corresponding punishnts. However, specifically regarding Duanmu GuZhu, without other charges... he indeed wasn’t guilty of a capital cri.
Poor supervision, indulging clan mbers to commit cris, disregarding sect disciples... these could all be listed. However, unfortunately, even combined, these charges weren’t enough to sentence a True Immortal to death.
Of course, no matter the final decision regarding Duanmu GuZhu, it wasn’t sothing Master Moran could determine. In fact, he didn’t even have the authority to interrogate—a True Immortal shouldn’t be lightly insulted, this matter was to be handed over to Central City for processing.
The sky was already dark today, and notifying Central City would have to wait until tomorrow. Master Moran planned to hold a banquet to invite the True Immortals from the Spirit Plant path and Feng Jun and his entourage.
However, Liu Xingyu took the initiative by inviting everyone for drinks at the residence of the Guardian Elder.
But Yi Jue, the True Immortal, did not speak much at the table, making the atmosphere a bit awkward until she finally said, "With the Silvershade Weaver, you will soon advance to the Nascent Soul Middle Phase, and entering the Upper Court should not be a problem."
Liu Xingyu was unaware of this notion and after asking a few questions, noticed soone gesturing at the courtyard gate—it was an attendant of Master Moran.
Master Moran stood up and went over, only to hurry back shortly with a sowhat displeased look on his face.
The others didn’t pay much attention, but Qu Jianlei noticed and spoke in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Moran, is there sothing wrong?"
Master Moran sighed lightly, "They already know about this over at Central City. Soone ntioned that I acted too harshly, and there are criticisms of Xingyu, the True Immortal... The reaction of the Duanmu Family is uncommonly swift."
Qu Jianlei was taken aback upon hearing this, then shook his head indifferently, "He can find people, can’t you find people too? Don’t you have seniors in your sect?"
Master Moran smiled bitterly, "The problem is, I won the fight. Happiness should not be overindulged. They even said I forced Duanmu Zhenghong to death... with external assistance."
"Did you win?" Qu Jianlei shook his head indifferently, "We co from a small place and lack discernnt. Forgive for being blunt... If you think this way, just wait for the Duanmu Clan’s revenge. I think that True Immortal holds a great grudge against you."
Then he glanced at Liu Xingyu, "Being targeted by a Nascent Soul Middle Phase cultivator, you might not be able to fully focus on cultivation."
"Looking at is useless," Xingyu, the True Immortal, responded openly, "Sister Yi Jue knows, I’m just a Guest Elder and only the Guardian Elder of East City. Master Moran is the one in charge... I don’t have the authority to interrogate Duanmu GuZhu."
To everyone’s surprise, True Immortal Yi Jue spoke up, "Whether you want to advance quickly, it’s best to eliminate so distractions."
"Thank you for the reminder, Sister," Liu Xingyu raised a hand in salute, then smiled bitterly, "I know I should eliminate distractions. The problem is that my situation is special. To break the impasse, it might require Master Moran’s master’s intervention."
"I’ll get in touch later," Master Mingran spoke wearily, evidently not holding much hope for this suggestion—if his master were the type to intervene randomly, he wouldn’t have been forced by the Duanmu Family like this.
Seeing everyone wasn’t in high spirits, he forced a smile and added, "However, no matter what, it’s not a problem for my master to inform Central City and severely punish Duanmu, the True Immortal."
Liu Xingyu furrowed his brows slightly, "Can’t your master go to Central City to participate in the interrogation?"
"How is that possible?" Master Moran laughed and shook his head, "My master has more than just as a disciple."
Feng Jun suddenly raised his head and spoke, "Duanmu GuZhu holds a deep hatred for both of you."
Upon hearing this, Master Moran fell into deep thought again, genuinely impressed by Feng Jun’s analytical abilities.
After a long while, he coldly snorted, "After so ti passes, I’ll spend a high price to hire soone to eliminate that old bastard..."
Saying this, he turned his head to look at Liu Xingyu, "Xingyu, the True Immortal, I hope you can assist . This is our common enemy."
Liu Xingyu nodded without hesitation, "The evil must be eradicated. I don’t want him to ruin my chance of entering the Upper Court."
He didn’t know why True Immortal Yi Jue was certain that he could enter the Upper Court after advancing to the Nascent Soul Middle Phase, but since she said so, she surely wouldn’t deceive him. Having been a fringe person for over two hundred years, he definitely wouldn’t give up this opportunity.
If he wanted to advance to the Nascent Soul Fourth Layer, he could have done it earlier, but he couldn’t see the significant benefit of advancing quickly to the Nascent Soul Fourth Layer—improving one’s cultivation level should be as soon as possible, but Nascent Soul Fourth Layer is indeed the interdiate level.
If it were Master Moran, or anyone else, they would probably choose to advance diligently, but Liu Xingyu was different. Ultimately, he was just a Guest Elder. His ability to guard East City was due to his combat strength, but the actual person in charge of East City was Master Mingran.
Indeed, it was a matter of combat strength. Although he was at the Nascent Soul Initial Stage, he could guard East City. Upon advancing to the Nascent Soul Middle Phase... who knows where he might be assigned, what if it were a battlefield?
Liu Xingyu was actually soone who valued stability greatly—even considered timidly. He wasn’t afraid of battle, but rather... lacked a trump card.
Having just reached the Nascent Soul Middle Phase, lacking everything, even lacking Spirit Stones, going to the battlefield seed a bit... irresponsible.
That’s why he was dragging his cultivation, mainly focusing on practicing the Silvershade Weaver. Now successfully cultivated, he felt he could have a go, and right at this mont, Sister Yi Jue gave him a suggestion. He would not tolerate anyone destroying his chance.
As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Jun spoke up directly, "Why not just kill him now and get it over with? Are you saving him for the New Year?"
(Updated to summon monthly tickets.)
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