Chen Ye was also secretly shocked.
He had never thought of fighting across different cultivation levels.
This was because the gap between a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a Qi Cultivator is like heaven and earth; victory can’t be achieved by simply piling on numbers.
But he didn’t expect,
that in this confrontation of divine souls, Wei Shu would actually be at a disadvantage...
On reflection, it seemed only natural.
The Wei Family lacked deep resources; naturally, there was no advanced divine soul technique passed down, only basic methods to temper the divine soul.
While his Seven Luminaries Soul Nourishing Technique was already known as the top divine soul technique in the Yan Kingdom.
What’s more, for him, it held a very high upper limit; if other stars were also illuminated, it could be known as the top even in the vast Lingxu Realm!
Now, he had long cultivated the Seven Luminaries Soul Nourishing Technique to Great Success.
In the matter of divine souls, surpassing someone like Wei Shu, who exhausted the family’s resources just to reach the first layer of Foundation Establishment, was easy.
"Boy, you still claim you haven’t colluded with demon cultivators! If it weren’t for you siding with the Emotion Crossing Sect, how else would you possess soul techniques!"
Wei Shu gritted his teeth, his expression fierce, intending to strike again.
However, at this moment, the cultivator who had just spoken to stop him had already stepped inside the room,
She had a lovely appearance, dressed in the attire of a core disciple.
Seeing the scene inside the room, especially the soul whip on the ground and the hideous expression on Wei Shu’s face, her eyes flashed with a trace of coldness.
"Wei Shu!"
The newcomer was Mao Songli, and she nodded slightly at Wei Shu, her tone cold and devoid of warmth,
"Privately taking away the Law Enforcement Hall’s forbidden artifact and inflicting private punishment on a fellow disciple without trial—what sect rule grants you this power?"
Although Mao Songli seemed only to be a disciple, she was not the least bit afraid of Wei Shu, the Guardian.
This was because in the Lingyin Sect, disciples and stewards operated in two separate systems; only those whose potential was exhausted walked the steward’s path, dealing with sect affairs.
Besides, Mao Songli was a core disciple, of the Foundation Establishment Second Layer, a key focus for cultivation in the Lingyin Sect.
She was just one step away from being a true inheritor with the highest status in the Lingyin Sect.
Seeing her, Wei Shu’s expression changed again: "Mao Songli! This is an internal affair of my Law Enforcement Hall, when did it become a matter for a Mao Family disciple to meddle in?"
"I had no intention of meddling."
Mao Songli’s expression remained unchanged as she took out a token engraved with the Xu Family’s insignia,
"However, Steward Chen is a key figure in this trip to Songyang Cave Heaven, entrusted by the Xu Family and Sister Qingzhu. I am ordered to ensure his safety. Are you now intending to openly become enemies with the Xu and Mao families?"
From the moment Mao Songli entered the Quiet Chamber, every word she spoke was piercing to the heart.
Firstly, she showed no mercy by pointing out Wei Shu’s violation.
She then threatened with the Xu and Mao families.
Wei Shu’s face turned livid with anger as he retorted, "Don’t think of deceiving me! How could the Xu Family aid Chen Ye? I know well that Xu Qingsong has repeatedly troubled Chen Ye..."
"Heh, does Guardian Wei jest? Do you think that in the vast Xu Family, there’s only Xu Qingsong? Steward Chen’s disciple has already acknowledged his ancestry with the Xu Family, receiving much attention from the Xu Ancestor... As the saying goes, love for someone extends to their objects, and if the little girl speaks some good words..."
Mao Songli sneered, coldly looking at Wei Shu.
"This... this..."
Although Wei Shu did not believe that a little girl could catch Xu Henshan’s favor, seeing Mao Songli’s confident demeanor made him hesitate.
He wanted revenge.
But, he also knew the phrase "haste makes waste," and since Chen Ye was already going to the Songyang Cave Heaven, there was no need to add risk for himself.
"And why did you dare to take Steward Chen’s Storage Bag and Magical Artifact when he hasn’t been convicted?"
Mao Songli suddenly spoke sternly,
"Not... not only is he not convicted, but Steward Chen is also entirely blameless! The second elder’s intention was merely for Steward Chen to visit Songyang Cave Heaven. If he finds any clues about True Inheritor Bai, then the previous issue would be considered nonexistent. Besides, if I remember correctly... Steward Chen hasn’t even been charged by the Law Enforcement Hall!"
Wei Shu was left speechless by her words.
As a Guardian of the Law Enforcement Hall, how could he not know the sect’s rules?
Yet he had never regarded a steward of loose cultivator origin like Chen Ye with any esteem, thinking he could handle him at will.
Besides, capturing Chen Ye was allowed by the Bai Family, and the Restriction Spike was also bestowed by them!
So he acted recklessly without restraint...
Who could have thought,
that this seemingly ordinary Chen Ye would have the Xu and Mao families backing him up!
How strange...
"Well, well, such sharp words from a Mao Family disciple!"
Wei Shu suppressed his worry, feigned casualness, and took out Chen Ye’s Storage Bag from his bosom, throwing it to Chen Ye as if discarding trash.
"Since you say so, let him prove his innocence! The Storage Bag, I can return to him!"
Chen Ye reached out without any visible emotion and caught it, using his Divine Sense to confirm that his Divine Sense imprint was still there.
This meant that the Storage Bag had not been opened.
Just as Mao Songli said, he hadn’t even been to the Law Enforcement Hall, so where’s the blame?
It was merely Wei Shu taking the opportunity to act.
Thinking of it this way,
If he died in the Grotto Heaven, this Storage Bag would not be handed over to the sect but secretly kept by Wei Cheng.
And before his death, Wei Cheng wouldn’t dare to erase the Divine Sense mark lest he’s left with evidence.
"As for these two Magic Swords, I could return the Iron Sword to you, but as for the Flying Light..."
Wei Shu picked up the Flying Light Sword, blue light swirling, and sneered,
"This sword’s original owner was the renowned loose cultivator in Yunxi District, Ji Yueze! Now that it’s in his possession, suspicions abound! This item must be held as evidence by my Law Enforcement Hall!"
Though Ji Yueze was just a loose cultivator, he was notorious in the Market. The reasons for his death and why the Magical Artifact ended up in Chen Ye’s hands remain a mystery indeed.