The moment Shen Yunhao heard that something had happened in Wanren City and that it was related to the "Demon Vine," he realized that this was a conspiracy against Mo Yan!
So after returning to Wanren City, he asked Guan Yingying to help him pass on a message to Mu Shuangshuang, which in turn revealed his relationship with Mu Shuangshuang.
That's why Guan Yingying gave Shen Yunhao that cold look.
It wasn't just because of the Demonic Sect, but more so because of Ning Yuyao's attitude... This silly girl clearly knew that Shen Yunhao was provoking the Scorpion Demon outside, yet she wasn't angry at all, and instead let him do whatever he wanted.
If we're talking about that little white dragon from back then, that's one thing, but the key point is that this scorpion demon is the Holy Maiden of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect!
The Moon Palace and the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect—don't you have any idea how bizarre their relationship is?
Guan Yingying was furious...
However... although she was extremely dissatisfied with Shen Yunhao's actions, she ultimately couldn't bear to see Ning Yuyao dragged into this huge conspiracy. After weighing the pros and cons, she still chose to follow Shen Yunhao's instructions and deliver the message.
The main reason for sending her was that Guan Yingying had a higher cultivation level, was more mobile, and was not as easily targeted as Shen Yunhao and Ning Yuyao.
"What do we do now?"
Looking at the powerful auras on the distant horizon, Ning Yuyao's eyes flashed with worry.
Shen Yunhao took a deep breath and looked towards the Sword Inquiry Platform. "Let's go... I reckon it won't be long before those people up there 'invite' us over for questioning, so we can't be absent!"
...
The standoff in the sky reached a brief stalemate.
Since Nie Qingshuang's accusations lacked evidence, the focus returned to Pang Shunan, and the calamity of the Demon Vine needed to be addressed.
But if we only arrest Pang Shunan, I'm afraid no one will be satisfied.
After all, everyone can see that Pang Shun'an was framed. If the Sword Pavilion uses him as an excuse, its prestige will be greatly diminished.
Pang Shun'an was brought in by Shen Yunhao, and if something happens to him, it will affect the reputation of Guanghan Palace.
Finally... after all the trouble and effort that Daoist Qianhe put into this whole thing, he certainly wouldn't let it go after only capturing Pang Shun'an!
The atmosphere remained tense for a long time before Daoist Qianhe suddenly stepped forward. "Pavilion Master Ouyang, Palace Master Nie, fellow Daoists, the situation is chaotic right now, but this mortal is the key to unraveling all the mysteries! Although he claims to have been manipulated, empty words are not enough. In my opinion, the simplest and most direct method is to use the 'Soul Searching Technique' on him! His memories will be the proof of everything, and the truth will be immediately revealed!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.
Since everyone here belongs to a righteous sect, very few people would publicly propose a spell like soul searching, which is considered against the natural order.
Nie Qingshuang's brows furrowed instantly, and she objected sharply, "Fellow Daoist Qianhe, do you not know that the Soul Searching Technique is extremely harmful to the souls of mortals? At best, it damages their minds, turning them into idiots; at worst, it causes their souls to be scattered. How can we righteous cultivators use such unscrupulous methods so easily? Moreover, if the mastermind behind this truly possesses extraordinary abilities and has tampered with the memories of mortals, what is obtained from the Soul Search may not be genuine..."
Back in the Dragon Blood Sect, Nie Qingshuang also suffered from having her memories altered, and was almost completely fooled by those people from the Dragon Blood Sect.
Daoist Qianhe remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he sneered.
He wanted to say, "He was just a mortal. He died, so be it. It is his good fortune to find out the truth," but after his gaze swept over the countless eyes below, he swallowed his words.
Tai Xuan Dao Sect is, after all, the nominal leader of the righteous path, so it must put on a good show.
Just then, Elder Qiu of Medicine King Valley pondered for a moment and slowly spoke: "Palace Master Nie's concerns are not without merit. Ordinary soul-searching techniques are indeed domineering, and there is also a risk that memories may be altered."
He then changed the subject, "However, I do have a way to protect his mortal soul during the soul search, minimizing damage! Furthermore, if this child's memories have been altered, I also have a way to identify him!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions varied.
No one questions the authority of Medicine King Valley in healing and recuperation. Since Elder Qiu has spoken, his methods are highly credible.
Nie Qingshuang frowned, knowing she could no longer object.
If they continue to obstruct it, it will only make Guanghan Palace appear guilty and intentionally protecting her.
"Since Elder Qiu is confident, then I naturally have no objection."
Ouyang Jingfeng nodded and turned to Zhou Zhou: "Does anyone have any other opinions?"
Among everyone present, Ouyang Jingfeng held the highest status as the head of a sect, but at this moment he did indeed give the other super sects ample face.
Seeing that no one objected, a cold smile flashed in Qianhe Daoist's eyes. He immediately pressed his advantage, saying, "To demonstrate fairness and prevent anyone from questioning whether I am behind the scenes, I propose that the memories obtained from the soul search be made public! Let all fellow Daoists in the world witness that right and wrong will be clear at a glance!"
"No!"
"Amitabha Buddha, absolutely not!"
This time, not only Nie Qingshuang, but even the high monk from Lingyin Temple who had been silent all along immediately spoke out in opposition.
Nie Qingshuang said coldly, "Searching a soul is already a great disturbance to its soul. If we were to expose all of a person's memories and private information to the public, how would that be any different from directly stifling their personality?"
The high monk of Lingyin Temple also chanted Buddhist mantras: "The memories of the benefactor, whether good or evil, are private. To openly pry into them is against the harmony of heaven and also damages our righteous and benevolent heart. This method is inappropriate!"
Daoist Qianhe sneered, "With the demonic path at hand, how can we be so merciful? Although this boy is not the main culprit, he still caused the deaths of hundreds of cultivators, and his guilt is inescapable!"
Seeing that the two sides were about to argue again, Ouyang Jingfeng stepped in to mediate once more, and a compromise was finally reached.
Only the memories related to the most crucial period of the "jade talisman's" origin are revealed, namely, the fragments before and after Pang Shunan obtained the jade talisman near Yanyuxuan about a month ago.
With the decision made, Elder Qiu gracefully landed and came before Pang Shunan.
When it came to the Dark Abyss Vine, the usually amiable elder of Medicine King Valley had no smile on his face at this moment. He said indifferently, "Relax your mind. I am doing this to prove your innocence. Don't worry, I will protect your soul and will not turn you into an idiot."
Knowing he had no right to object, Pang Shunan nodded and closed his eyes.
Elder Qiu extended his finger, the tip of which was surrounded by a soft, pale green light, full of life yet containing immense divine power, and gently touched Pang Shun'an's brow.
An invisible wave of divine consciousness rippled outwards.
The divine sense of a Void Realm expert is incredibly powerful; it instantly penetrates the mist of time and precisely locks onto the river of memories for the target time period.
Immediately afterwards, the old man waved his other hand in the air, and a clear light screen condensed and took shape in the air.
Within the light screen, the images began to flow—
Pang Shunan's first visit to a brothel, with the top courtesan Hanhan accompanying him, Huang Wenlong's appearance to snatch him away leading to a conflict with Pang Shunan, and finally, his escape from Yanyu Pavilion...
Until... when the face of the ordinary-looking man was clearly displayed on the light screen, someone in the crowd suddenly exclaimed in surprise!
"Holy crap! It's him?!"
"Zhu Dachang! It's actually Zhu Dachang!"
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