Chapter 244: Heaven's Blessings on Qingqiu
Chapter 244: Heaven's Blessings on Qingqiu
"Do you have to shout first?" Shen Yi glanced sideways at Lin Qingyang, speechless.
If that fox runs away, then the Artifact Sect better prepare to be emptied out 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.
Fox demons are powerful and have a formidable background.
Without bringing up the name of the Great Qian Dynasty, they truly don't have the qualifications to speak to it as equals.
No matter what tricks it's plotting.
With Sir Shen representing the court, the fox will understand that the Martial Temple is already aware, and it's best to be cautious.
"..."
Shen Yi shook his head, and a golden light appeared in his eyes.
He unleashed the art of observing qi with full force.
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, wearing a light cyan robe.
There was no aura on this person at all.
He seemed like an ordinary mortal.
This should be him. What kind of good person would cultivate the art of concealing one's breath to such a high level? If he doesn't have a guilty conscience, then what is it?
Hu Zhenren stared back without any fear and even smiled, gently nodding his chin, "I am Hu Jin of Qingqiu."
Since he hadn't removed his robe, he was still a cultivator.
"Mhm." Shen Yi nodded in response and slowly descended onto the mountain.
Initially, he hadn't planned to use the authority of the Great Qian Dynasty. He had intended to find the fox directly and take action.
If asked, he would simply 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 shouldn't cause them random trouble.
Thinking of this, Shen Yi remained calm and said, "May I invite you for a chat?"
"..."
Hu Zhenren was stunned. He had been thinking of finding an excuse to trick the Inspection Envoy away.
But now, the other party had taken the initiative to invite him first.
Does this young man really take Qingqiu as a kind person?
"You two! You two!"
Lin Jingyi, along with a group of disciples, rushed to the top of the mountain. As soon as they arrived, they heard the Inspection Envoy's words.
His expression changed slightly.
Clearing the Artifact Sect of suspicion was one thing, but if something happened to the Inspection Envoy, the trouble would be even greater.
Lin Jingyi always felt that this fox had malicious intentions.
It would be better to discuss matters in the Great Qian Dynasty's territory.
He had secretly sent someone to notify the general.
It would be best to invite the fox out of Qian today. Otherwise, it would eventually bring great trouble to the Artifact Sect.
"I've already sent disciples to prepare wine and food to welcome the Inspection Envoy. Let's chat as we eat and drink," Lin Jingyi said.
Neither Shen Yi nor Hu Zhenren responded.
Instead, the young fox demon couldn't help but step forward, "Are you the Shen Yi of Qingzhou? I ask you, did my junior brother die at your hands?! He looked about the same age as me, wielded a jade sword, and cultivated the External Elixir method..."
The fox demon carefully described the features of his junior brother.
Upon hearing this, Lin Jingyi, Lin Qingyang, and his wife, who had just descended from the sky, were all stunned.
There's also a private grudge? Moreover, it seems that he had anticipated this, as if he knew the Inspection Envoy would come.
"Father!" Lin Qingyang glared at Lin Jingyi angrily. He could now see that the Artifact Sect had been used as a pawn again.
He estimated that Hu Zhenren had intentionally asked his father to send a message to the Imperial City.
However...
A fox demon from Qingqiu with a grudge against the Inspection Envoy had deliberately deceived him to come here. What were they trying to achieve?!
"I'm just a blacksmith. How could I have so many tricks up my sleeve?"
He had even been forced to play chess, almost ruining his brain.
Lin Jingyi withdrew his gaze with a resentful look and stepped forward to smooth things over, "Hu Zhenren, this is the Inspection Envoy of the Demon Suppression Department. Please ask your junior to hold back his words to maintain harmony."
"It's me."
Shen Yi nodded slightly, his blue robe gently rippling as he appeared calm and refined. He looked on peacefully and asked, "What's the matter?"
"..."
In an instant, everyone fell silent.
Lin Jingyi opened his mouth, feeling more and more confused.
Was he admitting to it? The young fox demon, who had been reciting his junior's features, was startled.
Then, a wisp of nameless ghostfire surged from the depths of its heart.
While Qingqiu avoids trouble, they are not afraid of it!
To kill a disciple of Qingqiu and still be so brazen about it, not even bothering to hide it!
"Master!"
"..."
Hu Zhenren raised his hand to stop his junior, looking indifferently at the young man.
Shen Yi's palm quietly rested on the hilt of his sword.
A personal grudge was a good enough reason.
It also helped to distance themselves from the Martial Temple.
It was about time for lunch.
"Inspection Envoy has come looking for me, I assume it's because of the Silver Moon Cold Lotus. I did indeed use the Artifact Sect's name, but this treasure is real. Unfortunately, it's guarded by a powerful demon. I wonder if the Inspection Envoy is interested?"
A smile played at Hu Zhenren's lips, and he surprisingly didn't fly into a rage.
After speaking, he added, "I've heard that Inspector Shen is from Qingzhou. I wonder what your relationship is with the Master of Qingzhou? Would you like to lend her a helping hand?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi released his grip on the sword hilt.
There was an unexpected bonus, something he hadn't anticipated.
"Master?"
Lin Qingyang and the others thought their ears were playing tricks on them.
When did Qingzhou produce a Master, and why was it that no one knew about it?!
Before they could react, Lin's wife suddenly raised her longsword. "Activate the Sect Protection Grand Array! Trap this fox demon!"
She was actually using a friend as a bargaining chip, trying to force Inspector Shen to leave the Great Qian Dynasty.
This action alone was enough to prove the fox's malicious intentions.
If they didn't make a decision soon, the Artifact Sect would truly be seen as colluding with demons!
"Ah?" Lin Jingyi and his son turned in astonishment, only to see the disciples on the mountain already in motion. The grand array, crafted by an expensive craftsman, was swiftly activated, enveloping Hu Zhenren in a faint light.
Then, the faint light from all directions converged on Hu Zhenren.
"Oh?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Hu Zhenren's eyes, quickly turning into fury.
The Great Qian Dynasty was one thing, but how dare a small sect like the Artifact Sect take action against an elder of Qingqiu? Especially when he hadn't done anything!
It was absurd! To think that they believed this shallow array could trap him...
"Release him."
Finally, someone spoke up for Hu Zhenren.
Shen Yi glanced at the crowd, a hint of exasperation in his eyes.
Lin's wife lowered her sword, blinking in confusion as she withdrew her hand.
The faint light across the sky quickly faded.
Hu Zhenren frowned and straightened his robe, then heard Shen Yi nod and say, "Please lead the way."
His tone was noticeably more polite than before.
"..."
The Artifact Sect disciples were at a loss, unsure what Inspector Shen was thinking.
This fox demon was clearly up to something. With just his words earlier, they could have waited for the general of Lizhou to arrive and work together with the Inspection Envoy to expel him.
"Good! Good!"
Hu Zhenren waved his sleeve, forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart. He would settle the score with the Artifact Sect later.
These cultivators of the Great Qian Dynasty valued their camaraderie above all else.
Even in the face of 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 take revenge for his junior.
Indeed, Heaven was blessing Qingqiu!
"This way, Inspector Shen."
(End of Chapter)
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