The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 151 - 150 This one is a troublemaker, definitely is!

Chapter 151: Chapter 150 This one is a troublemaker, definitely is!

Xie Jiuniang immediately stepped forward to take the jade slip.

She did not choose to leave at once, but instead sat down to focus on studying it meticulously.

The stone chamber was very safe, with no fear of being disturbed.

Whoever created the jade slip for the cultivation technique for some reason did not allow the technique to be directly absorbed into the Sea of Consciousness; it could only be viewed on the slip, and one was also unable to view Chapters beyond their own cultivation base. For instance, those in the Foundation Establishment Stage could not view the Golden Core Chapter, Golden Core cultivators could not see the Nascent Soul Chapter, and so on.

It was likely related to the strength of the Spiritual Soul that Xie Jiuniang was able to peruse the Golden Core Chapter.

The content relevant to Foundation Establishment was not difficult for her to comprehend, but Xie Jiuniang, cautious by nature, pondered it meticulously before fully understanding it, after which she sat cross-legged to cultivate.

She had no choice but to cultivate, as she wouldn’t be able to leave on her own abilities.

Not until the ten days of trial had ended was she transported out.

Xie Jiuniang appeared at the top of Trial Peak, at first not drawing much attention—after all, many disciples emerged at the same time.

However, when people from the Discipline Hall appeared and came straight to Xie Jiuniang, she became noticeable.

"It’s Elder Mo Yu, what did that little junior sister do?" a disciple gossiped, looking in the direction of Xie Jiuniang.

Another disciple speculated, "If Elder Mo Yu is the one looking for her, it definitely can’t be anything good."

"Could it be related to that incident..."

Xie Jiuniang, always polite, showed the appropriate respect to her junior.

Mo Yu spoke with an acceptable attitude, "Yuanxi, I am from the Inner Sect Discipline Hall, and there is a case here that requires your assistance in the investigation."

The Tianxu Sect’s Outer Sect had a Law Enforcement Hall.

There was also a Law Enforcement Hall in the Inner Sect, but there was additionally a Discipline Hall.

Both halls complemented and monitored each other. Generally, cases involving direct disciples were by default investigated by the Discipline Hall.

Xie Jiuniang calmly followed Mo Yu to the Discipline Hall.

The Discipline Hall looked like a stern place that many disciples were reluctant to visit.

Xie Jiuniang was so at ease, it was as if she were strolling through her own courtyard, even taking a lap around the hall before sitting down, which caused Mo Yu’s eyelid to twitch.

This one is a troublemaker, definitely!

With his years of experience, he could tell at a glance.

Before Mo Yu could speak up, Xie Jiuniang found a seat to sit down, "Elder Mo, what do you want to ask? I’m quite tired after just coming out, can I sit down to talk?"

"You don’t look tired at all," Mo Yu asked sternly.

Xie Jiuniang replied helplessly, "I spent ten days in the trial realm, and it was my first time inside. So much happened, how could I not be tired? If not physically, then mentally."

"Then tell me, what happened?"

Mo Yu was intrigued.

Which disciple of the Sect would not react like a mouse seeing a cat upon encountering him?

This was the first time he saw a disciple who could be so casual in his presence.

Mo Yu sent out several Sound Transmission Talismans, and shortly after, a few more people arrived. They were evidently people from the Discipline Hall as well. Since questioning was to be done, it certainly couldn’t be alone; a few people had to witness the proceedings at least.

Xie Jiuniang did not send a Sound Transmission Talisman to Master Chaoyan.

"Master, you must notify Master Chaoyan quickly!" Jian Lingyan urged anxiously.

Xie Jiuniang straightened her spine and replied, "It’s not a good habit to make a big fuss over a little issue. It’s like being an immature child who hasn’t grown up yet."

At least wait until the situation escalates before informing Master.

The people from the Discipline Hall were very serious, each with a stern face, exerting great pressure.

If it were another disciple, they might have been misled, so Xie Jiuniang also pretended to be a bit misled, straightened her attitude, and looked ready to be questioned.

Mo Yu began, "This time in the Trial of Fafeng, Elder Wu’s disciple, Wu Shuangshuang, has perished."

Xie Jiuniang’s face showed timely surprise, yet not overly exaggerated.

Then she looked at Mo Yu with questioning eyes, as if asking, what comes next?

Someone beside her with a hint of Golden Core’s oppressive aura asked, "Miao Shu and Liu Ya say you and your accomplice are the murderers, what is your defense?"

Xie Jiuniang frowned and looked directly at the Golden Core, "Is this how the Discipline Hall adjudicates cases? Just because someone says I’m the murderer, I am one? Don’t you need to verify?"

"Impudent!" the Golden Core cultivator rebuked, intensifying his oppressive aura, "Confess honestly and avoid physical torment."

However, Xie Jiuniang was not the least bit affected by the oppressive aura and calmly took out a Sound Transmission Talisman, saying, "In that case, I might as well notify my Master. Just now I was told to assist the investigation, but now you’re almost ready to convict me. If I don’t inform Master to come over, I might be wrongfully labeled as a killer of a fellow sect member."

The Golden Core cultivator wanted to stop her, but Mo Yu intervened, warning with his eyes, "True Person Wang, watch your conduct."

True Person Wang shivered and bit back his indignation, keeping quiet.

Mo Yu said, "Yuanxi, you misunderstood. It’s the disciple who was with Wu Shuangshuang who unanimously points out it was you and your companion who killed Wu Shuangshuang."

"Companion? What companion? I went to the trial grounds alone," Xie Jiuniang said, recounting how Wu Shuangshuang had ambushed her, "I’m not lying. She ambushed me from behind, and I only counterattacked, which can’t be wrong. Besides, when I left, she was alive and well."

Xie Jiuniang thought it over and still sent a Sound Transmission Talisman to Chaoyan.

Jian Lingyan scoffed, "Didn’t you say earlier you wouldn’t seek help?"

"That was then, this is now," Xie Jiuniang said, her face not blushing in the slightest.

Chaoyan arrived quickly, his demeanor not to be trifled with as he swept his gaze over the people of the Discipline Hall, "Do people think I, Chaoyan, am easy to bully?"

Mo Yu and others stood up, paying respects to Chaoyan as their junior.

"Chaoyan, we in the Discipline Hall are simply following the rules; it’s never been about bullying anyone," said a person emerging from behind the hall, also a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Mo Yu and the others called this person the Great Elder.

The Discipline Hall’s Great Elder did not look like a stern person; instead, he had a smile on his face.

Xie Jiuniang knew that the more such a person appeared thus, the more they were not to be provoked.

She inconspicuously moved behind Chaoyan, "Master, just now True Person Wang tried to force me into a false confession using the pressure of the Golden Core."

Chaoyan’s gaze fell on True Person Wang, his lips curling in mockery, "The Discipline Hall, is it still the Discipline Hall of old? I’ve heard about the death of a direct disciple too, from the Wu Family, right? It seems that True Person Wang has some family connection with the Wu Family."

When the Discipline Hall recruited members, they always chose those with clear backgrounds, without the involvement of influential forces—simply put, they preferred those who are alone and orphaned, seeking fairness and justice in all matters.

True Person Wang had no family left, but his niece had married into the Wu Family.

"I just asked out of routine, I never..." True Person Wang started to defend himself.

The oppressive aura of Chaoyan’s Nascent Soul pressed down on him, preventing True Person Wang from continuing.

With a wave of his hand, the Great Elder of the Discipline Hall blocked Chaoyan’s aura, "That’s enough. Wang Zhen, step back; you no longer need to be involved in this matter."

"Yes, Great Elder," Wang Zhen lowered his eyelids and left.

The Great Elder, who was well-informed about the matter, then said to Chaoyan, "The incident happened in the trial grounds, and everyone who came out alive is pointing fingers at your disciple and her companion as the murderers. The Discipline Hall naturally has to wait for everyone to be present before investigating."

"Of course," Chaoyan was cross in his heart.

The little disciple really was not causing any rest, but she still had to be protected.