Si Jin didn't spend time investigating this issue in detail.
Does the reason matter?
Is it wrong for his people to be a little biased towards him?
He nudged Mu Linyuan and suggested, "Let's go down."
"No, you should get some sleep first, and make them wait."
So, Si Jin went to sleep again with a clear conscience.
Mu Linyuan conjured a telepathic butterfly—
I left after one incense stick had burned.
… …
The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Mu Linyuan led his demonic cultivator disciples down the mountain.
The five elders sat with Du Yuxiu in the Discipline Hall.
I sat there all night and for an entire morning just for this "one stick of incense".
Ignoring their unpleasant expressions, Mu Linyuan took his seat in the main seat and had Si Jin sit next to him.
He took the tea offered by his junior disciple, sipped it, and said, "I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting."
The Fifth Elder, driven by jealousy and with an unstable Dao heart, sneered in a low voice, "Yes, your incense stick has been burning for quite a while."
"Yes." Mu Linyuan didn't mince words and met the question head-on: "My incense stick is a divine fragrance, so it naturally lasts longer. It's your own ignorance that makes you want to stay here. Is it my fault?"
"Who gave you the audacity to speculate about me?"
The Fifth Elder's heart sank, and he immediately lowered his head, remaining silent.
Ultimately, he didn't have the guts to go against the sect leader.
The Grand Elder quickly intervened to mediate: "Sect Master, it was our lack of manners, please forgive us. However, the sudden death of a disciple at Qin Yue Mountain is something we really want to inquire about..."
As she spoke, she glanced suspiciously at Si Jin.
The Third Elder even took out a miniature version of the Demon-Revealing Mirror, sat behind the First Elder, and secretly observed the flow of true energy within Si Jin's body.
However, before the mirror could be aimed at Si Jin, it was shattered by the spiritual power released by Mu Linyuan.
With a "crash," it shattered into several pieces, piercing the Third Elder's hand and leaving it a bloody mess.
But they still had to save face and force themselves to say "it's nothing".
Mu Linyuan then turned to look at the Grand Elder. His naturally aloof brows, accentuated by his white hair, exuded an even more dignified air.
Without hesitation, he said, "I know my apprentice's character best; he didn't do it."
In short, his imposing presence, though lacking anger, made everyone in the sect feel ashamed and unable to lift their heads.
After all, Mu Linyuan's status is what it is; to question him is to challenge his authority.
This was unprecedented in the Demon Extermination Sect.
Even the Grand Elder, who usually took charge, was somewhat terrified.
"I will investigate this matter myself. In the future, do not make such jokes again."
After saying that, Mu Linyuan got up and was about to leave with Si Jin.
Du Yuxiu blocked his way, saying, "How can you call it a joke? You don't value the lives of the outer disciples of Yue Mountain? Is this how you act as sect leader?"
"This makes us wonder if you've changed from before! Or... have you been bewitched by demonic cultivators!"
These words once again alerted the elders.
Before a suspicious glance could be cast at Mu Linyuan, Si Jin interrupted with a light smile.
"Want to find out who the killer is? It's simple."
The boy turned his head, his beautiful peach blossom eyes fixed on the gruesome corpse in the center of the Discipline Hall.
She said calmly, "Why don't you just ask him?"
Ask...ask a dead person?
Si Jin's words startled everyone, and they couldn't help but gasp.
This person has been dead for a day and a night. His spiritual root is destroyed, and his soul is gone. How can we ask him anything?
Du Yuxiu, determined that the corpse could not be brought back to life, sarcastically remarked, "Tang Sijin, I think you've been driven to the brink and are resorting to such words out of desperation. You concocted this demonic potion yourself, poisoning people to death to extract their spiritual roots, and you still have the nerve to stand here..."
However, before she could finish speaking, Si Jin unleashed a burst of spiritual energy.
The lifeless corpse slowly sat up...
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