Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 240 - 240 0211 Show the Real Deal

Chapter 240: Chapter 0211: Show the Real Deal Chapter 240: Chapter 0211: Show the Real Deal Chapter 0211: Show Your True Colors

Facing Zhang Xiankun’s accusations, Wu Junlin didn’t even bother to bat an eye. He calmly said, “Young Marquis, this old servant simply states what he sees. In front of the emissary of the heavens, I dare not lie.”

“You…” Zhang Xiankun was left speechless by Wu Junlin’s soft rebuttal for a moment. He could not say that Wu Junlin was wrong in front of Vice-Minister Wang Xin of the Taichang Temple.

Although he was extremely arrogant in King Zhangbei Manor, even joining forces with Second Prince Zhao Puxue to instruct people to besiege Qi Tian, he would not dare to use this arrogance in front of Wang Xin. While Taichang Temple may not be able to regulate over the Marquis Jingguo, it does represent the imperial administration of the cultivators across the empire. Unless one is the emperor’s confidant, they cannot hold the position. If he were to offend Wang Xin, the emperor may make things difficult for them, the Marquis Jingguo. That is not the result he wants.

Wu Junlin did not continue to engage with Zhang Xiankun. He turned around, bowed to Wang Xin, and said, “Emissary, every word this old servant has spoken is true. I ask that you see clearly.”

Wang Xin nodded. He turned to Zhao Qian and asked, “Princess, do you have anything to add?”

Zhao Qian said, “I don’t care about the dispute between Qi Tian and Marquis Jingguo Manor, I just want to ask Sir Wang to being justice for King Zhangbei Manor. That day, Qi Tian was my honored guest at our manor, but he was attacked by outsiders in our manor. What position does this put King Zhangbei Manor in? Where has the dignity of my manor gone? These days, I suppose everyone is laughing at us, King Zhangbei Manor. My father was so angry that he fell ill and has not left the bed since. Sir Wang, you are an emissary and the Vice-Minister of Taichang Temple, all the cultivators across the empire are under your jurisdiction. Please bring justice to us and help King Zhangbei Manor recover its reputation.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Xin skillfully evaded the topic. The emperor only asked him to investigate Qi Tian’s killing in King Zhangbei Manor but didn’t ask him to handle any other matter. Even if these matters are interconnected, these can’t be touched. He looked at the immortal master Fang Yanxiong of National Master Manor and the immortal master Hao Shuo of Guardian National Master Manor who came to investigate with him, and said, “Both immortal masters, you have heard everything the witnesses from all sides have said. What do you think? Is there anything you think need to be supplemented or asked?”

Fang Yanxiong, who seemed to be in his forties, was a cultured Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator. He sat in his chair without showing any emotion on his face. “I trust Sir Wang to decide on everything.”

As for Hao Shuo, who was also in his forties, he snorted coldly, saying, “They are all no good, especially this Qi Tian. Despite his young age, he is so cruel and ruthless. As soon as he makes a move, he completely disregards right from wrong, consecutively executing four fellow cultivators, moreover in plain sight, inside the illustrious King Zhangbei Manor. This is a blatant disregard for the national law and imperial authority. This situation definitely needs to be rectified, we absolutely cannot let this sort of malpractice continue to grow and flourish.”

It is clear which side Hao Shuo is leaning towards. As soon as he spoke, everyone immediately knew that he is advocating for the severe punishment of Qi Tian. As for whether Qi Tian is right or wrong, it is not important at all.

Upon hearing these words, Wang Song snorted coldly. He was the person present with the highest cultivation level. His cold snort even carried some sort of concealed intent. Other people could hear it without any issue, but Hao Shuo felt a tightness in his chest, as if he had been hit with a sledgehammer.

“Hao Shuo, you dare to distort the truth in front of me. Your courage really is quite big.” Wang Song said coldly.

Hao Shuo held his chest, looking resentfully at Wang Song. Even though Wang Song’s strength far surpassed his own, he didn’t give in at all. “I am speaking the truth. Sir Wang, correct me if I’m wrong. By maintaining the dignity of the national law and imperial power, did I say something wrong?”

Wang Xin coughed lightly, avoiding a direct response to Hao Shuo’s question, and said: “There are many controversial points regarding this matter. Let me voice my opinion. Young Marquis’ arranging people to lay siege on Qi Tian is indeed wrong. Qi Tian’s methods are also too overbearing, lacking flexibility, resulting in great losses for Marquis Jingguo Mansion, which is also somewhat excessive. In my opinion, everybody shares some blame and has areas that need to be reflected upon.”

Wang Xin seems to be playing the role of a mediator, but none of those present genuinely believed he was trying to mediate. It’s quite simple, if we really considered the actual circumstances, Qi Tian may have been ruthless, but strictly speaking, he wasn’t wrong. Yet, in Wang Xin’s words it could be inferred that Qi Tian also bore some responsibility.

Wang Song, Luo Xia and other Foundation Establishment cultivators from Imperial Master Mansion all furrowed their brows. Wu Junlin and Zhao Qian from Zhangbei Manor also had ambiguous expressions, while Young Marquis Zhang Xiankun seemed a bit eager, seeming ready to use Wang Xin’s words as a stepping stone to push more responsibility onto Qi Tian.

Just then, Qi Tian as the most crucial party concerned, spoke up, “Emissary, what punishment do you plan on serving me? If the punishment does not align with the facts of the matter, I will not accept it.”

“Impudent, Qi Tian, do you dare to make threats in front of the emissary?” Zhang Xiankun interrupted.

Qi Tian calmly said, “I am the acting county teacher, by the laws of Great Zhao, I possess the right to criminal immunity.”