“I didn’t use force; he fell on his own. You must be breaking the rules, harboring resentment, trying to stop us from entering first, and then maliciously framing us. That’s too despicable, Senior Brother Shen. He’s falsely accusing a fellow Disciple, he should be arrested immediately.” Yu Wei also said angrily.
“Falsely accusing a fellow Disciple violates Sect rules. Once verified, the minor punishment is solitary confinement, and the severe punishment is being sent to the battlefield to guard. Martial Brother Yu Wei, is what you said true?” Shen Muqing asked.
“Absolutely true.” Yu Wei replied firmly.
“Wait a moment, Senior Brother Shen, what do you mean by that? My Martial Brother is injured, yet you are now pursuing the victim’s fault instead of the perpetrator’s. Is this reasonable?” Men Shao questioned with dissatisfaction.
“I know Yu Wei’s character; he has always acted cautiously and with moderation, and would never attack others without cause. Your reasons, however, seem more plausible. Seize Qing Feng.”
Shen Muqing said coldly. He did not believe Qing Feng’s words because he was aware of Yu Wei and Zhang Gao’s plan.
There was no need to create more complications on this matter.
Injuring Qing Feng was also meaningless.
After speaking, two flashes of light streaked past Shen Muqing, and two Law Enforcement Hall Disciples quickly walked towards Qing Feng.
“Get lost.”
Qin Yue’s eyes widened in fury. She swung her sword, releasing a powerful sword qi that caught the two Law Enforcement Hall Disciples off guard, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
“Presumptuous.” Shen Muqing’s gaze suddenly turned sharp, releasing a powerful sword qi. A cold aura surged forth, directly assailing Qin Yue.
Men Shao’s expression changed drastically. He quickly drew his sword to block. The red sun shadow collided with the sword qi, causing his figure to sway slightly, putting him at a slight disadvantage.
“How dare you obstruct the Law Enforcement Hall from performing its duties.”
A cold light flickered in Shen Muqing’s eyes. Countless ice crystals condensed behind him, instantly making it feel like the depths of winter.
“Does the Law Enforcement Hall not need a reason to act? Qing Feng is injured, yet you are arresting Qing Feng instead of Yu Wei. What kind of logic is this? Without a reasonable explanation, don’t even think about taking Qing Feng away.” Qin Yue said firmly.
“Hmph, our Law Enforcement Hall operates by its own rules. Why should we report to outsiders like you? You dare to obstruct the Law Enforcement Hall from handling a case, you have already violated the Beast Taming Sect’s regulations.
If you dare to act rashly again, it will be openly defying the law, tantamount to provoking the Beast Taming Sect. Even if Senior Uncle Qin were to arrive in person, he wouldn’t be able to protect you!”
The precious sword at Shen Muqing’s waist let out a sword cry, and the cold current intensified. The two Law Enforcement Hall Disciples, who had been repelled by Qin Yue earlier, smiled smugly and walked forward again.
The Han Ming Lineage is responsible for the Sect’s laws. They have the authority to act first and report later, giving them a special status.
Their actions are law enforcement, while others acting against them are considered a violation of Sect rules.
Challenging the Sect’s regulations allows for direct arrest, and Qin Heng cannot interfere.
Moreover, due to the unfriendly relations between different lineages, Shen Muqing and the others were even more unrestrained.
Seeing this, Yu Wei and the others showed satisfied smiles. The two ninth-grade magical artifacts were indeed worth the price.
Qi Lin’s eyes also flickered with different thoughts. Stepping forward in a critical situation showed that he was only taking a stance, not genuinely hostile to Chen Ming Peak. He also used some minor tricks to make it seem like he unintentionally leaked information to Qin Yue.
This way, the character’s image becomes vivid.
The storybooks that the female Disciples of the Beast Taming Sect had been reading recently were nothing more than stories about love above all else, fighting against the whole world for the beloved, breaking free from the shackles of family feuds, and finally living happily ever after.
When such a situation arose, how could it not move people?
Once his daughter became his daughter-in-law, what capital would Chen Ming Peak have to contend with Hu Ji Peak?
Qin Yue’s gaze was like a torch. Her spirit and temperament were harmoniously unified as never before, like an invincible sharp sword, filled with a resolute aura.
If Qing Feng were truly taken into the Law Enforcement Hall, who knew what would happen?
Beast Taming Sect Disciples have always been warlike, so the Law Enforcement Hall was established. Since Han Ming Peak mostly cultivates the ruthless Ice Sword Qi, the Chief of Han Ming Peak oversees the Law Enforcement Hall.
However, people are not all cold and ruthless ice. In recent years, the Disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall have become increasingly arrogant and overbearing. They consider it natural to act against others, while others acting against them are considered an attack, and there is no lack of despicable behavior among them.
“Senior Sister, let it go. I’ll go to the Law Enforcement Hall.” Qing Feng said, placing his hand on Qin Yue’s shoulder.
“Since I was little, I’ve said that as long as I’m here, no one can harm you, not even a Golden Core.” Qin Yue said firmly, gripping her sword tightly, fully focused, as if only that sword existed in her mind.
Men Shao and the others also gripped their swords tightly. Even if they faced punishment, they couldn’t just stand by and watch their Junior Brother be taken away without doing anything. Otherwise, their Master’s punishment would be even more severe when they returned. “You are truly audacious.”
Seeing that Qin Yue and the others were truly preparing to act, Shen Muqing’s expression turned grim. Since becoming a member of the Law Enforcement Hall, no one had ever dared to draw a sword against him while he was on duty.
“Senior Brother, I’ll help you.” Yu Wei unhesitatingly stood in front of Men Shao and the others.
“Senior Brother, Senior Sister Qin is just anxious to protect her Martial Brother, please be lenient.” Qi Lin advised.
“Don’t meddle.” Shen Muqing ignored him. He was paid to do a job and was not under Qi Lin’s command. With a flip of his palm, a terrifying cold current poured out, clouds surged all around, and everything froze, powerful enough to severely injure ordinary Golden Core cultivators, its might astonishing.
Qing Feng’s pupils contracted sharply. While contacting Su Yan in the shadows to act, he also prepared a white jade talisman himself. If his Senior Sister were injured, he planned to cripple Shen Muqing.
Cultivating in a low-key manner does not mean weakness.
Although exposing his strength carried risks, even if his cultivation was exposed, given the Beast Taming Sect Disciples’ fixed mindset, they would only think he had a fortuitous encounter during a secret outdoor training, and wouldn’t imagine he had broken through in seclusion.
This was just his habit, preferring to keep a low profile and retain some trump cards.
“Slash.”
At the critical moment, Qin Yue let out a soft cry. Her essence, qi, and spirit converged into a single sword. Her aura was ethereal like an immortal, cold and ruthless, as if she did not belong to the mortal world.
The second sword swung down, and a brilliant sword light illuminated the sky.
This sword strike descended like a white rainbow piercing the sun, or a fairy dancing with a sword, slaying all demons.
It surged against the flow, powerfully tearing through the cold current, directly striking Shen Muqing’s palm. Shen Muqing cried out in pain, blood splattering.
He looked at the blood on his hand, filled with shock. As a Golden Core Ninth Level, even if he hadn’t used his full strength, it was impossible for him to be injured by an eighth-level Foundation Establishment Disciple.
Thinking of this, Shen Muqing felt immense shame. To be injured by a Foundation Establishment Disciple, if this were to spread, what face would he have left in the Law Enforcement Hall?
If his initial motivation was Yu Wei’s bribe, then now it was genuine anger.
“Selfless Sword. I didn’t expect Senior Brother Qin’s daughter to have such high talent, comprehending this sword technique at the Foundation Establishment realm.”
Such a compliment came from a stage a few miles away from the music pavilion.
Beast Taming Sect Leader Mu Zhengting was watching Qing Feng and Shen Muqing, which exceeded both of their expectations.
