Free Web NovelChapter 1248: Chapter 956: Logging In with a Borrowed Account
Moreover, Peng Dahai is merely a Demon Cultivator in the Second Layer of the Bone Refining Realm, lacking the strength to challenge the Incense Master. Now that he’s so frightened, how much bravery would he need to muster to confront the Incense Master?
Qian Lang felt a slight tinge of regret at this thought.
Then he considered, what if I hint to this old fellow that the Incense Master is the traitor, could that stir up some trouble?
When in doubt, just swing the bat!
"Did you clearly see the perpetrator’s figure or appearance?" He made up his mind and asked leisurely, "Or, what means were used to commit murder within Qihan Mountain, yet weren’t stopped by the heavy array of restrictions?"
Jiang Yuan pretended to be in shock and shook his head, "I was too far away to make out any specific details, but from the method used, it seems more like hiring an assassin. After all, the Leisure Sect has strict rules that disciples must not harm each other. To dare so openly attack a disciple, unless they have a death wish!
As for the method... I sneaked a glance and saw that person use some Magical Treasure, and after saying a brief word to Lady Yu, the treasure emitted a light and took her away!
The Mountain Master’s array didn’t react at all, and afterward, I discovered that Lady Yu’s information was gone from the Merit ranking. Poor Lady Yu, as beautiful as a flower, didn’t even have time to leave a word, perishing like a withered flower..."
Based on the relationship among those involved, Peng Dahai still harbored feelings for Lady Yu, unable to forget her.
Jiang Yuan didn’t know how well the Deputy Director and the Incense Master knew the disciples, so as not to cause more trouble, he completed his act, feigning deep grief with a choking voice.
Hearing this, Qian Lang’s eyes flickered with realization—this old fellow has deep affection for Lady Yu!
Watching helplessly as his cherished old lover is harmed, he must feel deep sorrow and hatred without an outlet. Approaching from this angle might make him hold a grudge against the Incense Master, even if it doesn’t lead to murder, it can still cause trouble.
As long as the Incense Master senses Peng Dahai’s animosity, he will naturally be hesitant about promoting him to Deputy Director and keeping him close by.
Even though there are levels of hierarchy, since the Deputy Director has the qualifications to contend for the Incense Master’s position, and due to the nature of their duties, they regularly interact. It’s expected that no one would want someone with evident hostility to hold that position.
The relationship between the three competitors is already delicate.
Creating friction between the other two people presents a greater advantage for oneself in the middle. Whether Peng Dahai pulls down the Incense Master or the Incense Master suppresses Peng Dahai, the one to benefit by sitting back and watching is me!
"So to speak, that scoundrel was precise and decisive, as if he had a list of disciples..." Qian Lang feigned deep thought, then shook his head with conviction, "No, absolutely not.
The rules within Leisure Sect are strict; as far as I know, Wilderness World is under the jurisdiction of the Thirteen Halls.
Even the Hall Master and Banner Masters, and the Incense Master can only view detailed lists of the disciples under their charge. In other words, even the Banner Master has no right to examine the specific details of our branch’s over a hundred disciples.
As the Deputy Director, I certainly lack such authority; only the Incense Master can accurately know the details of the disciples."
He made his point and immediately changed the topic, "In my opinion, rather than suspecting an insider selling out disciples’ information, it’s more likely that you’ve provoked some malefactor within Qihan Mountain. You and the others were all introduced by Lady Yu, with such close connections; you ended up being targeted as a group.
Jiang Yuan couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow at this, thinking, you’re suggesting that if there were a mole, it could only be the Incense Master?
Well, isn’t that an amusing way to reuse Peng Dahai against the Incense Master for personal gain as the Deputy Director. Planting mines already!
Alright, the stage is set; how can I not play along to smoothly meet the Incense Master?
"Esteemed one, we have mingled within Qihan Mountain for years, well-versed in the rules of survival there; how could we have offended such a formidable foe?" He argued, "Moreover, while Lady Yu indeed brought me into Leisure Sect, the ten subordinates I’ve independently developed have nothing to do with her!
Even Lady Yu’s other subordinates couldn’t possibly linger at her shop daily. How could they be targeted and completely wiped out so precisely and directly? There’s definitely more to this!"
"Oh? So to say..." Qian Lang raised an eyebrow, with a meaningful expression.
Jiang Yuan went with the flow, as if making a decision, immediately saluted, "I implore for your support, esteemed one, for a disciple to personally face the Incense Master. Lady Yu was not just my superior, but my confidante.
I joined Leisure Sect willingly to indulge in love and hatred freely, unrestrained by worldly morals. If I can’t find out the truth and avenge Lady Yu, my Daoxin won’t be stable!"
Qian Lang glanced at the identification treasure which showed no abnormalities, indicating that the other party spoke the truth from start to finish, feeling quite pleased with himself, considering he didn’t realize that this old fellow was such a romantic.
If I don’t grant this, it would surely show a lack of consideration!
"Are you sure Peng Dahai hasn’t lied at all?" The Incense Master, after reviewing the Deputy Director’s embellished report, was full of doubts, and since the Banner Master came to inquire again, he thought carefully and questioned once more.
The treasure showed no abnormalities, and Qian Lang had no need to fabricate anything, immediately using the Memory Stone to transmit the situation regarding the treasure.
This Magical Treasure was a reward personally bestowed by the Hall Master post-mission success, capable of detecting the spiritual power fluctuations of the target.
Even if using a treasure to conceal one’s aura would block a cultivator’s investigation, each cultivator’s spiritual power naturally permeates their immediate environment. If there is falsehood in their words, the spiritual power will exhibit some fluctuation, captured by the treasure to judge whether one is lying.
