Chapter 244: Heaven's Blessing on Qingqiu
Chapter 244: Heaven's Blessing on Qingqiu
"Must you call out first?"
Shen Yi glanced at Lin Qingyang, feeling speechless.
If that fox got scared off, the Artifact Sect would have to prepare to be emptied as compensation.
"Sir Shen, he also wants Qingqiu Zhenren to know that this is the will of the court. Please don't blame him," Lady Lin explained softly.
The fox demon's strength was formidable, and its background was vast.
If it weren't for the Great Tian Dynasty, there really wouldn't be any qualification to have an equal conversation with it.
No matter what mischief it was up to.
Sir Shen represented the court, and that would make it clear that the Martial Temple was already aware of the situation, and it would be best to be more discreet.
"..."
Shen Yi shook his head, and golden light surged in his eyes.
The Aura Detection Spell was fully unleashed.
On the mountain gate of the Artifact Sect, white mist and golden light alternated, but there was no trace of demonic energy.
His gaze fell on the middle-aged man at the top of the mountain, dressed in a light azure robe.
There was no aura on the man.
He seemed like an ordinary mortal.
It must be him, who else would cultivate the Breath Concealment Spell to such an extent, if not someone with a guilty conscience?
Hu Zhenren stared back without any hesitation and even showed a smile, lightly nodding his head, "Qingqiu Hu Jin."
He was still a cultivator, even without removing his long robe.
"Mhm."
Shen Yi nodded in response and slowly landed on the mountain.
Originally, he didn't plan to use the name of the Great Tian Dynasty, but instead wanted to find the fox, kill it, and leave.
If asked, he would say he didn't know.
Taking action directly at this moment seemed a bit inappropriate, after all, the Martial Temple had treated him well, and he couldn't cause them unnecessary trouble.
Thinking of this, Shen Yi's expression remained calm, "May I invite you for a chat?"
"..."
Hu Zhenren was taken aback. He was still thinking of finding an excuse to trick the Patrol Commander out.
But why did the other party make the suggestion first?
Could it be that this young man really thought Qingqiu was a kind person?
"Both of you! Both of you!"
Lin Jingyi led a group of disciples to the top of the mountain, and as soon as he arrived, he heard the words of the Patrol Commander.
His face changed slightly.
Clearing the Artifact Sect of suspicion was one thing, but if the Patrol Commander was harmed, the trouble would be even greater.
Lin Jingyi always felt that the fox was hiding some malicious intent.
It would be better to discuss matters on the Great Tian Dynasty's own territory.
He had secretly sent someone to notify the Commander.
It would be best to get the fox out of the Great Tian Dynasty today; otherwise, it would eventually bring great trouble to the Artifact Sect.
"I've already sent disciples to prepare wine and water to welcome the Patrol Commander. If there's anything to discuss, we can chat while we eat."
Neither Shen Yi nor Hu Zhenren responded.
Instead, the young fox demon couldn't help but step forward, "Are you Qingzhou's Shen Yi? I ask you, did my junior brother die at your hands? He looked about my age, held a jade sword, and practiced external alchemy..."
The fox demon carefully described the features of his junior brother.
Upon hearing this, Lin Jingyi and his son and daughter-in-law, who had just descended from the sky, were stunned for a moment.
There was a personal grudge? Moreover, it seemed like they had expected this, as if they knew the Patrol Commander would come.
"Father!"
Lin Qingyang glared at Lin Jingyi indignantly, clearly seeing that the Artifact Sect was being used as a pawn again.
It seemed that Hu Zhenren intentionally had his old master send a message to the Imperial City.
However...
A Qingqiu fox demon with a grudge against the Patrol Commander, intentionally deceiving Sir Shen to come here, what were they up to?
"I'm just a blacksmith, I don't have so many sinister thoughts."
He was even forced to play chess, almost ruining his mind.
Lin Jingyi reluctantly withdrew his gaze and stepped forward to smooth things over, "Hu Zhenren, this is the Demon Suppressing Commandery Inspector, please let your junior speak less to avoid offending him."
"Harmony?"
Hu Zhenren smiled faintly. "It's just a question, and it's not necessarily the Patrol Commander..."
"It's me."
Shen Yi nodded slightly, his blue robe gently fluttering, appearing gentle and refined. He looked at him calmly. "What's the matter?"
"..."
In an instant, everyone fell silent.
Lin Jingyi opened his mouth, feeling more and more confused.
He's admitting it? The young fox demon, who was in the middle of reporting the menu, was startled, as he hadn't finished describing his junior brother's features.
A nameless ghost fire suddenly rose from the depths of his heart.
Green Hill doesn't cause trouble, but it also doesn't shy away from it!
To kill a Green Hill disciple and still act so brazenly, not even bothering to conceal it!
"Senior Uncle!"
"..."
Hu Zhenren raised his hand to stop his junior nephew, then looked at the young man indifferently.
Shen Yi's palm quietly rested on the hilt of his sword.
A personal grudge is a very good reason.
It also serves to sever ties with the Martial Temple.
It's almost time for dinner.
"The Patrol Commander is here to see me, and it must be regarding the Silver Moon Lotus. I did use the Artifact Sect's name, but this treasure is real, guarded by a powerful demon. I wonder if the Commander is interested?"
Hu Zhenren's lips curled upwards, not getting angry on the spot.
After saying this, he added, "I heard that Senior Shen is from Qingzhou. I wonder what your relationship is with the Grandmaster there. Would you like to lend her a hand?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi released his grip on the sword hilt.
There was an unexpected bonus, something he hadn't anticipated.
"Grandmaster?"
Lin Qingyang and the others almost thought their ears were playing tricks on them.
When did Qingzhou produce a Grandmaster, and why is no one aware of it?!
Before they could react, Lin Family Madam suddenly raised her long sword. "Activate the Clannish Defense Array! Trap this fox demon!"
She was using a friend to force Shen Yi to leave Great Tian.
This action alone was enough to prove its wolfish ambition.
If a decision wasn't made soon, the Artifact Sect would truly be considered colluding with demons!
"Ah?" Lin Jingyi and his father turned in surprise, only to see that the disciples on the mountain had already taken action. The array, which had cost a significant amount of money to create, was quickly set up, covering Hu Zhenren in a layer of faint light.
The faint light from all directions enveloped Hu Zhenren.
"Huh?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Hu Zhenren's eyes, which quickly turned into rage.
Great Tian was one thing, but a small Artifact Sect dared to act against a Green Hill elder? Moreover, it was done when he hadn't done anything.
It was ridiculous! With such a shallow array, they thought they could trap him...
"Dispel it."
Finally, someone spoke up for Hu Zhenren.
Shen Yi glanced at the crowd, feeling a bit speechless.
Lin Family Madam lowered her long sword, blinking in surprise, and withdrew her hand.
The faint light in the sky quickly dissipated.
Hu Zhenren frowned and straightened his robe, then listened to Shen Yi nod and say, "Please lead the way, Senior."
His tone was much more polite than before.
"..."
The Artifact Sect disciples were already a bit lost, not understanding what Senior Shen was thinking.
This fox demon was clearly not right, and with just that one sentence, as long as they waited for the Lyuzhou Commander to arrive and coordinated with the Patrol Commander, they could expel him.
"Good! Good!"
Hu Zhenren waved his sleeve, forcibly suppressing his anger. He would settle the Artifact Sect's account later.
These Great Tian cultivators valued their colleagues the most.
Even such an obvious trap, they were willing to walk into it.
With this person's help, his chances of obtaining the treasure increased, and he could also avenge his junior nephew.
Indeed, Green Hill was blessed by heaven!
"This way, Senior Shen."
(End of Chapter)
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