CHAPTER 578: CHAPTER 252 NANZHI BEGINS PROBING_3

"Dream come true?"

"Did it come true?" Lu Jin’an teased, "Will you behave?"

"No." Mu Qingyue’s voice was devoid of any fluctuation, "But for now, the one wearing the collar is indeed me."

"Stop saying things like that." Lu Jin’an’s eyes flashed with helplessness, genuinely curious about what mindset she had to speak such words in such a nonchalant tone.

Mu Qingyue didn’t respond, "We’ve arrived at the Inner Sect."

Lu Jin’an stopped walking. Jiang Wuya and the direct disciples were already waiting here.

Everyone greeted, "Greetings, Saint Heir."

Lu Jin’an returned the greeting. Jiang Wuya immediately said, "The four disciples you mentioned are all currently within the sect."

"Where are they?"

"Following your instructions, we have gathered all the disciples along with them and those in the surrounding courtyards into the Inner Sect’s plaza."

Lu Jin’an nodded, feeling a bit regretful. If it were outside, there would’ve been many reasons to justify a sudden disappearance.

But within the sect, the formal procedures had to be followed.

He led Jiang Wuya and the others to the Inner Sect’s plaza.

Currently, the plaza was surrounded by Punishment Court disciples, with other Inner Sect disciples watching from the perimeter.

"Does anyone know what’s happening? Did someone steal something or what?"

"I don’t know. Anyway, the Punishment Court gave direct notice for these people to gather at the plaza. It seems to be on the Saint Heir’s orders."

"The Saint Heir... the Saint Heir has arrived."

The whispers around the plaza fell silent as Lu Jin’an and the others arrived.

Lu Jin’an looked at the over a hundred Inner Sect disciples being watched by the Punishment Court disciples in the center of the plaza.

The rule of the Wandao Sect is that once Inner Sect disciples reach the Tongsheng Realm Stage, they can choose to leave the sect to establish their own sects outside or return to their families.

However, more choose to stay, and among these Inner Sect disciples, some have already reached the Unity Realm Stage.

Among the four, two have reached the Unity Realm.

As Lu Jin’an walked, he locked onto the four standing in the crowd. He activated the Space Rules to trap the four and waved his hand.

The disciples behind him, including Jiang Wuya, immediately charged, clearly targeting them.

Despite two of the four having reached the Unity Realm, they were still no match for the direct disciples of Jiang Wuya and others. With the added confinement from Lu Jin’an’s Space Rules, they were subdued in just a few seconds, their Storage Rings removed, and their Spirit Seas sealed.

"Why are you capturing me?!"

"Saint Heir, what crime did we commit?"

"Saint Heir, I even sought advice from you..."

Lu Jin’an looked at them with a gentle expression, "You can speak up when you arrive at the Punishment Court."

Lu Jin’an didn’t know if there were any from the Upper Realm among them to blur the truth, but since their names appeared in Zhou Yuanfu’s memory, it was better to capture them first.

The subsequent interrogation would be his task.

Although he wanted to use Netherworld Validation directly, the rules of the Wandao Sect were no mere formality, and it was necessary to provide an explanation to the entire sect.

Otherwise, if everyone lived in fear, the sect would eventually fall apart.

Lu Jin’an looked at the leader of the Punishment Court, his voice not low, "Begin the public trial immediately."

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Heavenly Constitution Valley, Punishment Court.

Lu Jin’an looked at Zhou Yuanfu, who was exuding Death Qi, unimpressed by his true appearance. He simply cast a spell to alter the yin energy-eroded skin so it appeared normal.

Being unable to speak was no problem. After all, manipulating a string puppet and mimicking voices wasn’t difficult.

But Lu Jin’an felt there was no need since even the four disciples didn’t know Zhou Yuanfu’s true appearance and voice.

He only needed Zhou Yuanfu to verify the few times they had been in contact.

The Seven-Orifice Exquisite Tower within the sect was an Immortal Artifact crafted to mimic the Heart Demon Tribulation, testing a disciple’s mind. If even such an artifact couldn’t detect the identity of a Possessor, then evidence would be needed.

Though Soul Searching was a simple and fast method, it was too subjective.

Moreover, with Deputy Sect Master Ji Wenchang’s ’True Origin’ Daoist Skill, similar to those of the Legalist school, supporting the Punishment Court, such means as Soul Searching were unusable.

It would easily affect Ji Wenchang’s Great Dao.

Though Ji Wenchang hadn’t yet reached Divine Concealment, within the Wandao Sect, his confidence against Divine Hidden Great Powers stemmed from the ’True Origin’ Daoist Skill he had established in the Wandao Sect.

Therefore, Lu Jin’an needed Zhou Yuanfu’s cooperation.

After preparations, Lu Jin’an had Jiang Wuya take Zhou Yuanfu away first, then he also left the room.

"Hehe, husband~"

Upon stepping out, Zhu Nanzhi hugged him from behind and showed him her just-completed painting, "That gesture you made just now, I found it quite Heartbeat~"

’That was just for you to see.’

While looking at the painting, Lu Jin’an thought to himself; otherwise, he’d have had Jiang Wuya and the others take down the four guys and haul them to the Punishment Court right away.

"It’s very well done." Lu Jin’an praised.

"Mmhm~" Zhu Nanzhi hugged him tighter and bounced a few times. Lu Jin’an could clearly feel the change in Zhu Nanzhi’s sweet tangerine, the fragrant wind intoxicating.

"Get down for now." Lu Jin’an patted Zhu Nanzhi’s leg, "There are many people here."

Zhu Nanzhi giggled, "Besides Qingyue, there’s no one else."

Lu Jin’an glanced around, noticing the disciples of the Punishment Court had long since disappeared.

He smiled silently, "All right, let’s finish our main business first."

Zhu Nanzhi kissed him on the cheek and obediently let go of him.

"Husband~" Zhu Nanzhi, rolling up her painting, held his arm, "You said earlier some might be attempts to blur the truth, can’t it be seen from Zhou Yuanfu’s memory?"

"Perhaps that’s how Bai Shangshi instructed Zhou Yuanfu." Lu Jin’an stretched out the other hand to hold Mu Qingyue, "So Zhou Yuanfu had contacted them, but not all four had replied to Zhou Yuanfu."

"Does someone have orders for ’continued concealment’ like that?"

"Yes."

"Then what if he doesn’t admit it?" Zhu Nanzhi tilted her head at Lu Jin’an, "If you ask me, when it comes to Possessors from the Upper Realm, better to err on the side of killing than letting them escape."

Lu Jin’an squeezed her palm, "I’m thinking the same, but let’s strive not to wrong anyone."

Zhu Nanzhi looked at him with a smile, teasingly, "With husband’s reputation in the Wandao Sect, whatever you say goes, surely everyone would rather believe you."

Lu Jin’an jokingly replied, "That would require me to sit on the Sect Master’s throne. Doing things this way now still carries risks, haha."

"True~" Zhu Nanzhi’s eyes shone brightly, staring at him for a while before leisurely speaking.

"Once husband becomes the Sect Master, I’ll be the Wandao Sect Master’s wife, right?"

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