Chapter 27 That sickly guy is actually a master of metaphysics?

Wang Shan exclaimed joyfully, "Master! You've come!"

Master Wan'an was wearing a Taoist robe, and he looked like a sage.

Behind them followed Wangxing and Wangyue.

"Master Wan'an." The people of the Discipline Hall held this master in high esteem.

"We're here under orders. Once the investigation is complete, if Ji Huaizhi is found innocent, we'll naturally release him."

Master Wan'an smiled warmly: "Jin Feng, of course I know you wouldn't wrong anyone."

"But my disciple's health is really poor. In addition, he was injured in the battle with the evil cultivator that day, even though he won."

"An evil cultivator?" Jin Feng asked in confusion.

"That's right, so we hope the Discipline Hall can investigate first and let him continue to recuperate here. If you have any questions, just come over."

"Don't worry about the rest. I won't let my disciple leave this courtyard until you've investigated the matter thoroughly."

The people in the Discipline Hall frowned, exchanged a glance, and hesitated before speaking, "But... there's no such rule."

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible." Master Wan'an's whisk hung at his side.

"The Ji family's affairs are easy to investigate, and if I'm not mistaken, the evil spirit you mentioned is also due to the influence of evil cultivators."

“My disciple is a thoughtful person. Because he refused the Ji family’s unreasonable demands, he has been targeted repeatedly. You people in the Discipline Hall can investigate this matter thoroughly.”

Although Master Wan'an's tone was gentle, it was clear that he would not let them take the person away.

“Even so, I still need to take Ji Huaizhi back to inquire.” Jin Feng didn’t want to make a wasted trip.

"Everyone knows what the Discipline Hall is. If my frail disciple goes there, it will probably be a completely different experience." The Taoist priest refused, his expression resolute.

You cannot take Ji Huaizhi away without strong evidence.

Seeing this, Jin Feng had no choice but to agree: "I will go back and report this matter, and we will also investigate it thoroughly."

"We will not slander innocent people, nor will we let those with problems go unpunished."

How could someone who can defeat evil cultivators be physically weak?

Jin Feng was surprised to leave empty-handed: "Let's go."

Master Wan'an didn't speak; he simply stood at the doorway.

After everyone left, Wang Xing and Wang Yue stepped forward and said, "Senior Brother!"

How is Senior Brother Ji doing now?

"Yes! What happened during this time? Why are the people from the Discipline Hall taking Senior Brother Ji away?"

"We'll talk about it later." Wang Gui looked at his master and cupped his hands in greeting: "Master!"

Master Wan'an nodded: "Let's go see Huaizhi first."

Wang Gui nodded, and Wang Shan pulled Wang Xing and Wang Yue aside to talk.

The two walked through the courtyard and then through the corridor to the room where Ji Huaizhi was.

Master Wan'an stood at the door: "Go and arrange the stargazing and moon-gazing first. Don't worry about anything else. Just prepare well for tomorrow's metaphysics conference."

"yes."

After Wang Gui left, the Taoist priest looked towards the door and heard coughing coming from inside.

Master Wan'an pushed open the door and went inside, where he saw that Ji Huaizhi had already sat up.

"Master."

"Hmm." The Taoist priest stepped forward: "How are you feeling?"

"fine."

"I had no idea you became so skilled," Master Wan'an said casually.

But Ji Huaizhi knew that he was doubting him.

However, he could not find any other flaws.

The two talked in the room for a long time, and by the time the Taoist priest came out again, it was almost dark.

"Master, the weather has changed, it's raining."

Master Wan'an looked at the ripples on the pond's surface caused by raindrops and said, "Things have changed."

Wang Gui's eyes were filled with worry: "Master, Junior Brother...?"

"Wang Gui, what do you think we should do about Huai Zhi's current situation?"

Wang Gui also looked at the pond: "Ji Yao is an evil cultivator, so it doesn't count as harming fellow disciples or cultivators. Considering the evil deeds of the Li family and him in the past, Junior Brother can be said to be acting on behalf of Heaven."

"Hmm, and then what?"

Wang Gui turned his head: "But there is no solution to the problem of Junior Brother colluding with evil spirits. This is ultimately breaking the rules."

"...In addition to what has happened to the Ji family recently, most people will say that my junior brother is ruthless and cannot sever ties with the Ji family."

Master Wan'an said, "Cause and effect: there is no effect without a cause."

"Huai Zhi was the seed planted by the Ji family, and today's situation is the bitter fruit of their actions."

Gazing at the stars and the moon, I cannot understand; longing for home, I bow my head and remain silent.

Only Wang Shan spoke up: "Senior Brother Ji is right."

"Why do you think your senior brother is right?" Master Wan'an looked down at Wangshan.

"They treated Senior Brother Ji badly, so he was just protecting himself. Besides, if the Ji family were really that good, why would they use innocent people to prolong Ji Huaiming's life?"

"Although Senior Brother Ji colluded with evil spirits, the evil spirits did not harm anyone."

Wang Shan spoke with conviction: "She just wants revenge, and this is the bitter fruit sown by Ji Yao."

“The most innocent are the evil spirit and her children and parents. Senior Brother Ji is also innocent, and they did not implicate anyone else.”

Master Wan'an raised an eyebrow after hearing his words: "Your senior brother Ji didn't spoil you for nothing."

"But that's how the rules are. Even though the evil spirit didn't indiscriminately kill innocent people, she is still an evil spirit."

Master Wan'an suddenly realized that Ji Huaizhi had a chance with the Li family, which is why he sent him and Wang Gui to the Li family.

But unexpectedly, his opportunity lay with the evil spirit.

"Your Senior Brother Ji is a cultivator; colluding with evil spirits is a grave taboo."

The rain intensified, and the lotus flowers stood precariously in the pond.

For a moment, everyone fell silent.

"Is that senior brother a rogue cultivator?"

Wang Shan frowned as he spoke: "Rogue cultivators have nowhere to go and are not bound by the rules of the Discipline Hall. As long as they do not kill, set fires, or indiscriminately kill innocent people, they will not be attacked and hunted down by all cultivators."

"But that would only mean expelling my senior brother from the Taoist temple."

Wang Gui suddenly looked up: "Master!"

The sound of raindrops pattering...

Master Wan'an remained silent.

"Why did you hit me?" Wang Shan frowned as he looked at Wang Xing and Wang Yue.

Wang Xing stared wide-eyed: "Who hit you?"

Wang Yue tilted her head: "Who told you to give such a bad idea? Although rogue cultivators aren't confined by the Discipline Hall, being expelled from the temple is still a really unpleasant thing to say."

“But we’re not really abandoning Senior Brother Ji, are we? This is a way to protect him,” Wang Shan said logically.

"Even if Senior Brother Ji is bullied outside, we can still help him!"

"Besides, with a Taoist temple as his backing, who would be so blind as to betray Senior Brother Ji?"

Master Wan'an stroked his beard: "A principle that even a little kid like you can understand, I haven't even figured out myself."

"Alright, stop crowding around."

Master Wan'an shooed them away, saying, "The metaphysics conference is tomorrow. Go and discuss it with yourselves."

"I'll meet your senior brother at the conference tomorrow."

"yes."

~

"Doctor, why is my son so sleepy after his surgery? He hasn't woken up yet today."

"The surgery was successful, but I am still very weak and need to recover."

Looking at her son's pale face, Baiyun felt uneasy: "Really? But it's been two days since the surgery, and he's only been awake for such a short time."

"It's alright, just keep him under observation in the hospital for a few more days." The doctor looked up and saw the man had opened his eyes: "See, he's awake, isn't he?"

Bai Yun turned her head and saw Ji Huaiming open his eyes.

"Son, you're awake!"

"Rock the bell if you need anything. I've told you all the precautions. Observe for a while and see if there's any rejection reaction." The doctor finished speaking and left.

"Okay, thank you, doctor," Bai Yun said.

"Son, how are you?"

Ji Huaiming didn't speak. He felt much more energetic this time than when he woke up before.

He raised his right hand and placed it on his chest, where there was a bandage.

"Finally... finally I don't have to worry about my heart suddenly stopping, and I don't have to worry about my chest suddenly feeling uncomfortable anymore."

Baiyun felt conflicted as she watched him being so happy.

"You must live well, carrying on with Yuanyuan's share."