Only then did the members of the Luoyin Sect realize the truth of the matter from the chattering of the Lianfeng Sword Sect disciples. To put it optimistically, they were not as abnormal as they had initially thought; to put it bluntly, they were still somewhat abnormal.
Shi Xuan cast a cleansing spell on himself and then followed the main group into the mountain gate.
Within the Luoyin Sect, array formations are ubiquitous, and changing scenery at every turn is nothing unusual. The entire Lianfeng Sword Sect is currently residing in the two best adjacent courtyards in the guest quarters: Canglan Courtyard and Luoying Courtyard. The masters reside in Canglan Courtyard, while the disciples stay in Luoying Courtyard.
When they arrived at the destination, the Luoyin Sect disciple in charge of the reception stared wide-eyed when Leng Rufeng lifted the veil covering his face. This... wasn't this Senior Brother Leng who had been expelled from the sect?
Leng Rufeng didn't say much, pretending not to know him. He came out to help Shi Xuan investigate the mysterious organization, since he recognized the disciple who injured him, which was a key clue.
Before their arrival, Shi Mingxiu had already spoken with the sect leader of the Luoyin Sect. Lei Zhi assured them that he would do his best to assist in the investigation. If the matter was true, the perpetrators would be severely punished, but he also hoped that they would avoid disturbing unrelated ordinary disciples to prevent panic within the entire sect.
This attitude is already excellent.
But just because they don't disturb others doesn't mean others won't.
Shi Xuan had just finished tidying up his assigned room when he heard a commotion outside that very night. Some sounds came intermittently, and Shi Xuan used his divine sense to try and catch them. The disciples outside were shouting things like, "Someone's dead!" and "Senior Brother Guo is dead!"
The disciples of the Lianfeng Sword Sect were also alarmed and came out of the courtyard in groups to check the situation.
The open space outside Luoying Courtyard was brightly lit. A person dressed in the robes of an inner disciple lay on the ground, with a pool of blood beneath him. His face was deathly pale. Other disciples of Luoyin Sect stood or squatted around him, clamoring to call the Enforcement Hall.
Some people couldn't help but shout.
What a coincidence! The moment the people from the Lianfeng Sword Sect arrived, our senior brother died right outside their gate!
[I heard Leng Rufeng came with the people from the Lianfeng Sword Sect. He was the one who killed Senior Brother Chen last time. Could it be that he was also the one who killed Senior Brother Guo...?]
This is no longer a coincidence. Our sect has had no accidents for many years, and both deaths are related to Leng Rufeng. Who else could it be but him!
【Please don't act rashly. Let the Enforcement Hall investigate first.】
[What is the meaning of the Lianfeng Sword Sect? The Six Sects Grand Competition is clearly next month, what are they doing here at our sect now? How can this not raise suspicion!]
...
Shi Xuan looked at Leng Rufeng beside him and asked, "Do you know this person?"
Leng Rufeng nodded and said, "It was one of the two disciples who were chasing me, named Guo Hao, and the other one named Liu Xian. They were the ones who injured me."
What a coincidence? Shi Xuan narrowed his eyes. They had probably been preemptively attacked. Before they could even investigate, the organization had likely already become aware of their presence.
Guo Hao died here, and we don't know where Liu Xian is now. Perhaps we can start by investigating him.
A death is no small matter, and soon the elders of the Enforcement Hall arrived at the scene with several disciples.
"Elder Tian, the Lianfeng Sword Sect just arrived at our sect, and Senior Brother Guo died outside their courtyard. This is definitely not a coincidence!"
"Yes, we should suspect the Lianfeng Sword Sect first! And since Leng Rufeng came with them, he's even more suspicious!"
Before the Enforcement Hall could even begin investigating the disciples, they had already identified the suspect, regardless of whether the group of Lianfeng Sword Sect disciples standing on the periphery could hear them.
Elder Tian of the Enforcement Hall made a silencing gesture, silencing the disciples' commotion, and then stepped forward to examine the deceased's condition.
Guo Hao appeared to have been dead for only a short time; his body was still warm. The cause of death was a sword piercing his heart. His expression was one of surprise and rage, as if he had witnessed something or someone that deeply shocked him before his death.
His right hand held a sword, its blade clean and free of blood, while his left hand was clenched into a fist, as if he were holding something inside.
Elder Tian pried open his left hand, revealing a jade-green peace buckle. Several disciples gasped in surprise at the sight of the buckle.
"Isn't this Leng Rufeng's thing? I saw him wear it!"
"I knew his sudden arrival with the Lianfeng Sword Sect must be for no good reason. To dare to kill someone on the very first day, what audacity!"
"He dared to kill Senior Brother Chen in front of everyone last time, let alone now that it's dark and windy, he's even more unscrupulous! If we don't kick him out, you or I might be next!"
Suddenly, shouts and cries to drive Leng Rufeng away filled the air, turning what should have been a quiet night into a bustling marketplace.
Suddenly, a disciple looked in the direction where Shi Xuan and Leng Rufeng were standing. Although Leng Rufeng was wearing a veil, he recognized him at a glance because he had appeared in this form during the day.
"Look, Leng Rufeng actually dares to come and watch the show!"
"Kill him!"
A group of disciples from the Hidden Sect rushed towards Shi Xuan and his group, seemingly eager to kill Leng Rufeng to avenge their fellow disciple.
Shi Xuan decisively stepped forward, channeling his spiritual power into his voice, and called out, "Elder Tian! What is the meaning of this?!"
This shout not only caught Elder Tian's attention but also stunned the disciples who stepped forward.
"What are you, the Converging Edge Sword Sect, up to by bringing the murderer back to our Hidden Shadow Sect with you all!"
"With him here, the lives of all our disciples are in danger!"
"We absolutely disagree with letting Leng Rufeng stay in our sect!"
...
Elder Tian looked at Shi Xuan with a solemn expression. Shi Xuan snorted coldly and said, "Elder Tian, are you just going to condemn us by shouting for war like this?"
Elder Tian appeared to be kind and benevolent, but his expression was serious. He stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Shi Xuan, and said, "The disciples acted impulsively, and moreover, they saw some evidence. We hope the fellow Daoists of Lianfeng Sword Sect will forgive our inappropriate behavior."
Shi Xuan sneered: "So the Luoyin Sect is a place where you can do whatever you want as long as you're angry. We've really learned something new. If I were to get angry right now and beat up all these disciples, would you forgive me then?"
The implication is that, without any conviction, you can be so easily agitated and rush forward based solely on speculation. Your disciples of the Hidden Sect are so lax in their management that it's despicable!
The disciples of the Hidden Shadow Sect were even more furious, roaring, "How can that be the same? It's obvious that Leng Rufeng did it, what excuses do you have!"
"Where is it obvious?" Shi Xuan asked, feigning curiosity. "Is this how your Luoyin Sect judges cases? If I snatched the sword from someone close to you and stabbed you twice, wouldn't that obviously mean it was someone close to you who did it? If cases can be judged like this, what's the point of your sect having an enforcement hall?"
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