After the Jindan cultivators of the Demon Sect left, Zhenren Haoyi came over and the situation in the entire Ziyang Fairy City was quickly eased. But everyone knew that this was only superficial calm. Who could have imagined that there were so many Tribulation cultivators in the usually peaceful Ziyang City?
"Let's go, don't leave me to train alone!" Zhang He's immediate superior, the great commander Zhang Hong, a cultivator from the Zhang family's side branch who had reached the perfection of the foundation-building stage, looked at the team leaders of the foundation-building team with a dark face.
The first thing Master Haoyi did after returning to Ziyang was to hold the Demon Suppression Division accountable.
"What's going on?! What happened to the fact that you always claimed that Ziyang City was safe? A Jindan Demon Cultivator appeared, and as soon as you asked for help, I took action. Was there any delay?! Ah!"
Zhang Haoyi was furious at the group of foundation-building people standing in front of him. Usually, he would practice in seclusion on Ziyang Mountain, and didn't care about the mundane affairs of Ziyang City, which were handed over to the Demon Suppression Division and the Worship Hall. But this was how the other party repaid him?
Thinking of this, Zhang Hao said coldly:
"Where are the monks from the Offering Hall? Why haven't they come yet?!"
"Master, calm down. I've already notified them. I'll be here soon." Lin Feng looked at Master Haoyi, whose face was filled with anger. He was surrounded by the Zhang family, with only himself and Ling Tong as the two outsiders. He hadn't even recovered from his injuries yet, but he had already hurried over. Hearing Master Haoyi's words, he quickly came out and said.
Master Haoyi glanced at Lin Feng and frowned. Since the other party was injured, it was not easy to say much. He just sat on the chair and waited for the monks from the Offering Hall to arrive.
"Master, please forgive me!" After Master Haoyi waited for a moment, Ge Xun and Lin Chengsi arrived with several foundation-building monks from the Worship Hall. Although Zhang Haoyi was furious and was the nominal boss of Ziyang Immortal City, he still couldn't go too far with the Worship Hall. He nodded and said:
"This incident has already occurred, and the sect will have rewards and punishments. The most urgent task now is to find the demonic cultivators lurking in the city and investigate the cause of this incident. Any cultivators involved will be killed without mercy!"
Seeing everyone gathered, Zhang Haoyi said sternly with a cold face. All the cultivators in Ziyang were severely punished in this incident, and this would have been impossible without an insider to pass on the information.
"Master, please allow me to report this. Before this incident, a cultivator targeted our Zhang family cultivators. The murderer had some connection to the Worship Hall. Later, during a competition in the Worship Hall, the other party actually killed our Zhang family cultivators in public. I hope Master will make the decision!"
Upon hearing Zhang Haoyi's call for a thorough investigation, Zhang He from the Demon Suppression Division immediately stepped forward and spoke out. Immediately, Master Haoyi's gaze turned towards Ge Xun, a descendant of the sect's founder, Master Miaoyin.
"Master, please allow me to report this to you. This is a conspiracy by the demonic cultivators. To support our sect's mission in Ziyang City, everyone in our Worship Hall is working tirelessly to refine various talismans and elixirs daily. No other cultivators are involved in this matter. Everyone in the Worship Hall is willing to accept any investigation."
When Ge Xun heard what Zhang He had just said, he immediately felt something was wrong. He quickly stood up and said with a bow. However, Master Haoyi frowned even more after hearing this. Suddenly he asked:
"I heard that another cultivator from the Worship Hall comprehended the divine stone in Ziyang Mountain today. What do you think of this?"
When Master Haoyi said this, Ge Xun's heart sank. Mu Lin had just comprehended the divine stone when a demon cultivator infiltrated. Didn't this clearly imply that the other party was the demon cultivator's accomplice?
After hearing this, Zhang He immediately stood up and said:
"The Demon Suppression Division is willing to thoroughly investigate this matter. Any cultivator who has any connection with the demon cultivators will be executed without mercy!"
Zhang Hao nodded and looked at Ge Xun, ready to wait for his response. Ge Xun's face was full of bitterness, cold sweat covered his forehead. He whispered:
"This incident did happen. It happened to be Mu Lin, a Qi-refining cultivator from my Worship Hall. He happened to comprehend the divine stone today. If the other party has any connection with the demon cultivators, he will definitely be dealt with severely."
After saying this, a feeling of sadness rose in his heart. There was Feng Feiyu in front and Mu Lin behind, so who would be the next one?
"Mu Lin?" Zhang Haoyi finally heard this name. He asked just now to lure this person out. In his daughter's eyes, this person had a very good impression, which made him feel suspicious.
"So it's him," Zhang He thought as he heard the name. He immediately recalled the talisman drawing competition with his nephew Zhang Ping, and the rumors of his easy victory over him. Yesterday's duel on the magic platform had further demonstrated that this was a cultivator with extraordinary talent. Unexpectedly, he was involved in the matter of demonic cultivation, and he immediately stood up excitedly.
"Master, I've heard of this man. His origins are a mystery, and he's caused quite a stir recently. It seems he might have planned this all along. Hand him over to the Demon Suppression Division, and we'll definitely interrogate him thoroughly!"
How could we miss this opportunity to strike at the Worship Hall? Having said all this, Zhang He excitedly awaited Master Haoyi's response. Furthermore, since Master Haoyi had specifically proposed this, the matter was settled.
Master Haoyi looked at the active Zhang He with a dark face. He had indeed thought about getting rid of the other party in this way without anyone knowing, but when he thought of his daughter's disappointment and sadness after finding out, he immediately drove the idea out of his mind.
"No, if we do this rashly without any evidence, it might discourage other monks."
When Zhang Haoyi said this, Zhang He was immediately confused. When did the Zhang family cultivators become so considerate of others?
After hearing this, Ge Xun immediately said:
"Thank you for your understanding, Master. Mu Lin has been working diligently since joining the Worship Hall. He is a top-tier first-class alchemist and talisman master. I also know about what happened today. He narrowly escaped death and managed to escape from Ziyang Mountain."
Zhang Hao looked at Ge Xun, who also thought so highly of Mu Lin, and immediately felt annoyed. He said in a cold voice:
"Alright, just ask clearly. From now on, everyone, start taking action. The city defense formation is damaged. Until it's repaired, patrol day and night to prevent the demonic cultivators from causing trouble!"
Watching Master Haoyi depart, Ge Xun and Zhang Hong, the Grand Commander of the Demon Suppression Division, stood up respectfully and exchanged glances. Although they appeared to be at odds, they had a tacit understanding on the major issues. They made a decision immediately.
"The Demon Suppression Division will conduct a thorough investigation of Ziyang starting today."
"The Consecration Hall is willing to fully support us from behind!"
At the same time, Ge Xun was going to go back and ask Mu Lin why Master Haoyi mentioned him.
At this time, Jiang Yun was sitting cross-legged in a small room in the worship hall, practicing. Since he came to Ziyang City, one thing after another had happened, and he had completely lost his previous state of meditation.
Unfortunately, not long after, a monk came over and said that the great priest Ge Xun wanted to see him.
"So, you saved a female cultivator?"
Ge Xun finally understood why Jiang Yun caught the eye of Master Haoyi. He came to check on his daughter.
He immediately breathed a sigh of relief and asked with concern;
"Young friend Mu has just escaped from the clutches of the demon cultivators. Take a good rest these few days! We will do the tasks for the Offering Hall later."
Jiang Yun didn't feel anything. He was more than happy to hear that he could take a rest. Because of the Demon Cult, the tasks in the Worship Hall had become more and more demanding.
Just as Jiang Yun was about to return to practice in the afternoon, another cultivator suddenly came to report that a female cultivator was looking for him, and judging by her age, she had just reached adulthood.
"Zhang Miaoyi is here!" Jiang Yun immediately knew who the visitor was.
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