This murderer is a Demon Cultivator. He Ling chased this Demon Cultivator for hundreds of miles, severely injuring the Demon Cultivator, but also getting severely injured himself, yet the Demon Cultivator still managed to escape.
Many people described it vividly, as if they were there in person.
For a time, He Ling was once again in the spotlight, praised by everyone. At this time, He Ling also received a summons from the Sect, asking him to go to Sky City to explain the matter and aid in healing the demonized disciples.
Tianmiao heard this conclusion and a cold smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"Let’s go back to Sky City first," Tianmiao decided.
Master Wuxin, however, had no intention of continuing with Tianmiao.
"Young City Lord, there are still some demonized cultivators hiding in Xiji City, who might not know about this news. I must go seek out these cultivators and catch up later," Master Wuxin bid farewell to Tianmiao.
"Okay, master, be careful," Tianmiao nodded.
...
After returning to Sky City, Tianmiao privately met with the four Elders and Wei Yunshu. As for the Sect Masters of the other two Sects, Tianmiao was not familiar with them and didn’t know about their character. Naturally, she would not casually reveal her suspicions about He Ling.
After Tianmiao shared her suspicions with the four Elders and Wei Yunshu, Wei Yunshu frowned.
"This He Ling... it’s all too coincidental. However, he’s currently very famous, and voicing these suspicions will surely cause some trouble. The Young City Lord handled it well by telling us in private," Wei Yunshu now addressed Tianmiao as the Young City Lord in a serious tone, abandoning his usual frivolous demeanor.
"The Sect Master of the Cangyuan Sect mentioned a couple of days ago that He Ling humbly brushed off others’ praises, but was actually proud of this disciple," the Great Elder pondered, "Hearing the Young City Lord’s words, things do seem coincidental. This He Ling is always involved with Demon Cultivators."
"It’s the Demon Cultivators making his reputation," the Second Elder also remarked.
"Sect Master Wei, there’s something else I feel I should tell you," Tianmiao felt that He Ling should not be left to his devices any longer, as more people could get hurt.
"What?" Seeing Tianmiao’s serious expression, Wei Yunshu asked gravely.
"I suspect that the person who stole the Tree Heart was actually someone impersonating He Ling’s man. He Ling was the one coordinating with the impostor that day," Tianmiao stated directly.
"It was actually him!" Wei Yunshu was shocked, "But the Tree Heart, for someone of his cultivation, isn’t much help. Why would he steal it?"
"That is something you should answer," Tianmiao glanced at Wei Yunshu, speaking irritably.
"What do you mean?" Wei Yunshu blinked, perplexed.
"Did you brag about some unique functions of the Tree Heart at the time?" Tianmiao asked.
Wei Yunshu thought hard and finally remembered, he clenched his fist and smacked his palm, suddenly realizing, "The Tree Heart also has a wonderful use, which is that it can gather souls and nurture souls."
Tianmiao: "...You really can boast."
Wei Yunshu scratched his head, chuckling dryly: "I never imagined anyone would actually believe it."
"What are you talking about?" The four Elders, feeling confused, couldn’t help but inquire.
Wei Yunshu laughed more awkwardly: "I’ll tell you a secret, but you must keep it confidential."
"Go ahead," said the Great Elder.
Then Wei Yunshu confessed about the Tree Heart incident. There was no treasure at all, it was just something he made up out of boredom before.