Free Web NovelChapter 175: Chapter 164: False Accusation (Part 2)
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If he didn’t know the man’s personality, he would have thought Liuu Zhengyuan was mocking him.
"Fellow Daoist Liuu, you praise me too highly."
With a light cough, Fengg Wuju spoke again:
"Besides Fellow Daoist Liuu, the Dragon Head Lineage will also be adding another Core True Inheritance disciple today—this is Liuu Huang’er."
"Huang’er is still young. She will first follow Yaoguang to build her foundation. After she advances to the Innate realm, I will pass on the Celestial Spirit Technique to her."
Core True Inheritance!
The Celestial Spirit Technique?
Zhu Ju’s eyes showed his astonishment.
The other Inner Sect Disciples didn’t know much, but he knew that to practice the Celestial Spirit Technique, a Dao Foundation Cultivator had to plant a Restriction in one’s Primordial Spirit.
The Dragon Head Lineage currently had no Dao Foundation Cultivators, which was why they hadn’t added any Core True Inheritance disciples in years.
’Unless...’
’Fengg Wuju is ignoring his injuries to forcefully act.’
’That’s it!’
Zhu Ju was lost in thought.
’Elder Fengg doesn’t have much time left. It wouldn’t be difficult for him to use his remaining lifespan to plant the Restriction for Liuu Huang’er.’
’As for after he dies...’
’Liuu Zhengyuan will naturally take his place to protect the Dragon Head Lineage.’
’Besides, Liuu Huang’er is only seven or eight right now. If she reaches the Innate realm a few years later, perhaps Pei Jingque will have already broken through by then.’
"There’s something you all don’t know."
Fengg Wuju said with a smile:
"Huang’er has an Innate Pure Yang Body, a perfect match for the Celestial Spirit Technique. She will definitely reach the Innate realm within two years."
Huh?
Zhu Ju’s expression changed slightly.
’Two years... Pei Jingque definitely won’t be out of seclusion by then.’
"Martial Uncle!"
Si Yaoguang understood even more what this meant. Terror filled her eyes as she subconsciously asked:
"Then you..."
"I’m fine." Fengg Wuju cut her off, shaking his head gently.
"Don’t worry about me."
"I called you all here today just for introductions. If the Inner Sect Disciples have no other business, you may leave first."
"Yes!" everyone replied.
"Junior Brother Zhu." Shen Youx turned his head.
"Wait a moment."
Hm?
Zhu Ju looked up, then stopped as requested.
...
In a side hall.
The Inner Sect Disciples had all taken their leave.
Si Yaoguang was leading Liuu Huang’er on a stroll, explaining the origins of the hall’s carvings to the curious little junior sister.
A man with a sword on his back walked in.
"Junior Brother Xin."
Shen Youx nodded at the newcomer, then called Zhu Ju over and made the introduction.
"This is Junior Brother Xin Wang, a Core True Inheritance disciple from the Celestial Sword Lineage, and also a Law Enforcement Envoy of the Celestial Sword Law Enforcement Hall."
"He has some questions for you."
"Senior Brother Xin." Zhu Ju clasped his hands and asked curiously,
"What is it you need to ask?"
’He didn’t have much to do with the Celestial Sword Lineage, other than the Five-Pointed Flying Sword he had commissioned that he still hadn’t picked up. But, that shouldn’t have anything to do with the Law Enforcement Hall, right?’
"Junior Brother Zhu."
Xin Wang’s expression was icy as he nodded and said,
"A few days ago, Junior Sister Qu Hongxiao got into a dispute with several Inner Sect Disciples and drew her sword, injuring them."
"During the fight, Junior Sister Qu produced a Dragon-Shaped Sword Talisman."
His eyes were sharp.
"That Sword Talisman is of an extremely High Grade, its value no less than that of a High Grade Flying Sword, and it is even rarer."
"Junior Sister Miao, who was involved in the Combat, claims the Sword Talisman is her family heirloom and that the dispute started because Qu Hongxiao stole it."
"I asked several people familiar with Martial Uncle Guu, and none of them knew he had such a Sword Talisman..."
"Senior Brother Xin!" Zhu Ju cut in.
"What are you trying to say?"
"According to Junior Sister Qu, that Dragon-Shaped Sword Talisman was given to her by you, Junior Brother." Xin Wang’s expression grew serious as he watched him.
"Is that true?"
Hearing this, Shen Youx shot him a strange look. Even Si Yaoguang and Liuu Huang’er, not far away, pricked up their ears to listen in.
’A Sword Talisman! Those things are much rarer than Magical Artifacts. And a High Grade Sword Talisman’s power can grow along with a Cultivator’s strength, becoming more and more formidable. A suitable Sword Talisman is worth far more than a High Grade Spiritual Artifact. Even Core True Inheritance disciples don’t each have one, let alone give one away to someone else.’
"That’s right."
Zhu Ju nodded.
"I did indeed give that Dragon-Shaped Sword Talisman to Junior Sister Qu."
"How is that possible?" Xin Wang’s eyes went wide as he demanded coldly,
"As far as I know, Junior Brother Zhu, you only reached the Innate realm a few years ago and have only just recently opened two Acupoints."
"That Dragon-Shaped Sword Talisman is worth several thousand Spirit Stones. How could you possibly have obtained it?"
’Even if he got his hands on it, would he give it to a fool?’
"*Cough cough*!"
Shen Youx coughed lightly from the side, signaling to Zhu Ju.
"Junior Brother, you don’t have to answer that question."
"Senior Brother." Xin Wang’s face was taut.
"I am here today representing the Celestial Sword Lineage’s Law Enforcement Hall. There are some things that must be clarified."
"This is Dragon Head Peak." Shen Youx’s expression didn’t change.
"And Junior Brother Zhu is a disciple of the Dragon Head Lineage."
"You..." Xin Wang faltered, his eyes slowly narrowing.
"If this matter isn’t cleared up, the origin of the Sword Talisman on Qu Hongxiao will remain a mystery, and it’s uncertain how the situation will be resolved." freēwebnovel.com
"That’s a matter for your Celestial Sword Lineage." Shen Youx looked completely unconcerned.
"Senior Brother." Zhu Ju clasped his hands.
"There’s nothing to hide about the origin of the Dragon-Shaped Sword Talisman. It was a gift from Senior Sister Pei."
"Senior Sister Pei?" Shen Youx was taken aback.
"Senior Sister Pei Jingque?" Xin Wang also showed his surprise.
’As one of the three lineages’ great hopes for reaching the Dao Foundation, and a disciple who is already in seclusion attempting to break through to the Dao Foundation Realm, he naturally knew of her.’ ƒгeewebnovёl.com
"Why would Senior Sister Pei give you a Sword Talisman?"
This time, Shen Youx didn’t interrupt. He was just as curious.
Si Yaoguang even led Liuu Huang’er by the hand as she silently crept closer.
"I once saved Senior Sister Pei by a fortunate coincidence, during that Tribulation Cultivator ambush," Zhu Ju said.
"Afterward, she gave me the Sword Talisman as a reward."
’Pei Jingque is already in seclusion, so of course, it’s impossible to go and confirm it with her. By the time she comes out, regardless of whether her breakthrough is successful, this matter will be long over, and no one should ask about it. Even if they did ask, I’m not afraid.’
"Oh!" Shen Youx’s face lit with understanding.
"So that’s how it is."
"It’s true that Junior Brother Zhu saved Senior Sister Pei. Martial Uncle Fengg has mentioned it before, so there’s no problem."
"Even if Senior Sister Pei gave you the Sword Talisman, Junior Brother, why would you give it to Qu Hongxiao?" Xin Wang was still confused.
"Why didn’t you keep it for yourself?"
"That’s no concern of yours, Senior Brother," Zhu Ju said.
"The Sword Talisman was given to Junior Sister Qu by me. That fact alone should be enough. As for why, surely you don’t need to trouble yourself with that, Senior Brother?"
"..." Xin Wang frowned, pausing for a moment before speaking.
"You’re right."
"In that case, I will take my leave."
"Wait a moment." Zhu Ju raised a hand to stop him.
"It’s a good thing that you can clear Junior Sister Qu’s name, Senior Brother Xin, but how will you deal with the person who falsely accused her of stealing the Sword Talisman?"
"If I had been unable to clarify the Sword Talisman’s origin today, Junior Sister Qu would have been branded a thief. According to Sect rules, that wouldn’t have ended well for her. Surely the false accuser can’t be let off easily, either?"
"That’s right!" Shen Youx nodded.
"The punishment for false accusation is to suffer the penalty of the crime one alleged. If the charge had been upheld, whatever punishment would have been dealt, the false accuser should receive the same."
"Junior Brother Xin, the Celestial Sword Lineage’s Law Enforcement Hall will handle this impartially, won’t it?"
"..." Xin Wang’s expression shifted.
’Those Inner Sect Disciples who were injured by Qu Hongxiao all have their own backers, especially Junior Sister Miao, the one who made the false accusation. Dealing with them the same way they would have dealt with Qu Hongxiao will not be easy.’
"Rest assured!"
Taking a deep breath, Xin Wang’s face turned fierce.
"I will enforce the law impartially. If worst comes to worst, I’ll report it to a Dao Foundation Elder and let them decide the punishment."
"That’s good." Shen Youx grinned.
"Next time I go to Celestial Sword Peak, I’ll be sure to pay you a visit, Junior Brother."
"Farewell!"
"Take care. I won’t see you out."
Watching Xin Wang’s retreating back, Shen Youx rubbed his chin and looked thoughtfully at Zhu Ju.
"Junior Brother Zhu, I never thought you were such a chivalrous soul."
"Willing to give away a Sword Talisman comparable to a High Grade Spiritual Artifact... I’m truly impressed. I wonder what kind of beauty this Junior Sister Qu is to have captivated you so completely, Junior Brother."
"I imagine..."
"She must be as beautiful as a Celestial Immortal!"
?
Not far away, Si Yaoguang’s beautiful eyes flickered. She remembered an Inner Sect Disciple from the Celestial Sword Lineage named Qu Hongxiao.
But, ’that girl is a fool.’
’She couldn’t possibly be Junior Brother Zhu’s ’sweetheart’.’
