Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 344 - 344 343 Crashing into the Jiedu Mansion

344: Chapter 343: Crashing into the Jiedu Mansion 344: Chapter 343: Crashing into the Jiedu Mansion Hou Niao, oblivious to others, strode forward, seized Lu Shilun by the neck as if he was picking up a small chick!

After walking through the screen, he left a voice behind, “Bai’s Instruments are reserved by me!

If you want it, trade your life for it!

Win, and it’s all yours, lose, and I will annihilate your entire clan!”

No sooner had he left than Bai Qingqian hurriedly followed, leaving behind a group of hosts and merchants staring at each other in bewilderment.

After a long while, an old Taoist with white hair sighed to the sky,

“The demonic power overshadows the heavens…”

…Hou Niao sped away without stopping, covering tens of miles in a blink; he could not afford to delay.

Before the murder case escalated, he needed to set the narrative, for while he could disdain those commercial magnates in terms of combat, he could not afford to overlook them when it came to networking.

The only institute for setting the narrative was Lihai Jiedu Mansion, his current destination.

Entering Jiedu Mansion directly from the sky caused chaos all around.

There he stood silently in the main hall of the Jiedu Mansion, Lu Shilun kneeling beside him, having completely lost the ability to resist or struggle.

Outside the hall, figures lingered, but no one dared to enter; the situation was too strange for ordinary Jiedu Mansion officials to handle.

More than three years ago, an incident had caused an uproar in Mirage City.

Cultivators from Quanzhen Sect, led by Senior Brother Duanmu, surrounded the Jiedu Mansion, demanding an explanation as to why only the Quanzhen Sword Cultivators had dared to stand up when the Sea Clan invaded, while others cravenly clung to life and bent the knee in submission?

The situation was dangerous back then, with potential for further escalation that could directly affect the relationship between the Wo Sect and the Quanzhen Alliance.

It was only after the intervention of higher echelons from both sides, including Great Cultivation from the Golden Core, that the crisis was barely contained, and the disgruntled Sword Cultivators finally backed down.

As a result, Jiedu Mansion began an extensive propaganda campaign praising the Quanzhen Sect and provided certain compensations in various aspects; in a way, the Quanzhen Sword Cultivators of Lizhi Sea owed their privileges in the past three years to his influence.

Time and circumstances change.

In less than four years, for Cultivators, the incidents seemed like recent whispers, only just settling down, how could they possibly forget?

The current situation was that the supposedly deceased victim had returned from the dead and captured Lu Shilun, who had been present at the time, brazenly bursting into Jiedu Mansion as if to hold someone accountable.

Not being fools, everyone was cautious and full of conjecture, how could they not suspect something fishy behind it all?

So, while they looked on and surrounded the place, no one dared to step in to negotiate or attempt to dissuade; how could they?

Would they advise him to release the person or to capture this madman?

Without that level of authority, stepping in would only invite ridicule.

Soon enough, several high-ranking officials of Jiedu Mansion, having received the news, rushed over, including Hou Niao’s acquaintance, Zhu Changwen.

Believing in their rapport and being pushed forward by others, Zhu Changwen spoke up, “Junior Brother Hou, be calm, calm down.

Whatever it is, tell your senior brother and you will certainly get an explanation.”

Hou Niao remained indifferent.

“Can Senior Brother Zhu make decisions in Jiedu Mansion?

If you can, then I’ll talk with you.”

Zhu Changwen was taken aback; although he held some status within Jiedu Mansion, he was barely in the top ten.

He could decide on minor matters, but for major issues, he was still at others’ beck and call.

He did not expect such a lack of face from the Sword Cultivator, who previously seemed amiable, sensible, and polite—a stark contrast to now.

Indeed, Sword Cultivators were dogs; when not provoked, they could muster a smile, but once truly angered, they turned and bit without hesitation.

In truth, he did not want to be thrust into this limelight with a messy and unclear issue from three or four years ago.

At that time, they had obtained nothing from the scene, and now, years later, even less would remain, how could things be clear based purely on both sides’ words?

Despite his reluctance, he still had to continue communicating.

After all, could Jiedu Mansion simply watch as a Sword Cultivator took control without any opposition?

No matter whether it’s right or wrong, Mirage City is still part of Wo Sect, and we cannot lose the face of our sovereign nation.

Just as they were about to continue, they suddenly felt a pressing might descending from the sky.

The crowd hurriedly bowed in salute, recognizing the presence of a Golden Core Great Cultivation.

This was entirely different from a cultivator of the Tongtian three realms, possessing an overwhelming and compelling power.

Those with shallower root power felt an irresistible urge to prostrate themselves upon contact.

A middle-aged cultivator descended from the sky, his face as somber as still water.

Wang Chuquan, one of the three deputy mansion masters of Jiedu Mansion, was in charge within two thousand li of the Outer Sea of the Tongtian three realms.

Besides, the other two deputy mansion masters and the mansion master were responsible for cultivators at the Golden Core or Nascent Transformation level, with duties clearly divided.

Thus, Wang Chuquan was the only person from Jiedu Mansion who currently had any say in this matter.

He was also the main person who had dealt with a similar issue three years ago and was familiar with its history.

“All of you step back!

What’s the reason for this crowd?

This is Jiedu Mansion, not a theater troupe!

Furthermore, if anyone dares to spread even half a word about today’s events, I’ll have them digging sand in West Mountain!”

After Wang Chuquan finished speaking, he slowly stepped into the main hall of Jiedu Mansion.

He noticed that the sword cultivator standing there was exactly in the position where an accused should be, yet he did not take an additional step forward.

He was a person who meticulously followed rules.

He continued walking forward, neither reining in his oppressive aura nor targeting excessively, but for most cultivators of the Tongtian three realms, it would be rare to remain composed when he walked by, especially for those at the lowest Tongxuan Realm.

But the sword cultivator managed to do just that.

Even though his breath was disrupted, his Dantian vibrated, and his meridians were sluggish, these were inevitable phenomena due to the great disparity in cultivation.

One thing that left a deep impression on him was the hand gripping the sword, which seemed to be forged of steel and did not tremble in the slightest.

He was certain that if he attempted to forcibly take someone, that hand would definitely slash towards Lu Shilun’s head.

Whether it was possible was one matter, but having the courage to attempt it was another.

A typical Quanzhen sword cultivator possessed by the devil!

Of course, he had no intention of snatching anyone.

This matter was not easy to handle.

There was the wrongful accusation against the sword cultivator, the backing of the Quanzhen Sect, the face of the Wo Sect, and the prestige of Jiedu Mansion to consider.

This was not an easy bowl of water to level.

After taking a seat at the head table, he exhaled and opened his voice, “Hou Niao?

I am the deputy mansion master of Jiedu, Wang Chuquan.

Since you’ve brought the accused here, you should know the rules of the main hall.

Outside of Jiedu Mansion, I cannot control your actions, but as long as you are here, my word is law, do you understand?”

Hou Niao did not object, “I understand.”

Wang Chuquan waved his hand, “First release the man.

It’s as if you think Jiedu Mansion would be partial and pervert the law.”

Upon hearing this, Hou Niao did not hesitate; not only did he release Lu Shilun, but he also lifted his restrictions.

However, after the scare and being carried upside down, Lu Shilun’s circulation was not flowing smoothly, and he was momentarily unable to fully recover.

Seeing Lu Shilun’s desire to struggle and leave, the pleading look in his eyes towards him, as well as his attitude of wanting to stay as far away from that sword cultivator as possible, Wang Chuquan couldn’t help but shake his head internally.

A wolf and a rabbit are not of the same breed.

“Hou Niao, I already knew of your situation three years ago, and I won’t adjudicate because there’s no evidence; I won’t interrogate because each will insist on their own version of the story.

I’ll only ask you one question, will you give me and Jiedu Mansion the face to spare this man’s life and banish him to the Outer State?”

Hou Niao bowed, “The face of Jiedu Mansion is the face of Wo Sect.

The face of Wo Sect is the face of Quanzhen.

The face of Quanzhen is my face, so I will comply with your disposition.”