Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 393 A Vengeful Spirit (Seeking Subscriptions)

Lingxiao Peak, the Hall of Law Enforcement.

He Zhengming stared speechlessly at Zhao Shun, who was chattering incessantly.

Nothing happens on weekdays.

It's his turn to be on duty today.

As a result, Zhao Shun accused Shen Xuan of two major crimes: harming fellow disciples and deliberately disrupting alchemy.

The Qingyun Sect has more than 30,000 disciples.

Many disputes occur every day.

However, very few cases actually reach the headquarters of the Enforcement Hall.

Like Zhao Shun filing a complaint.

He and Shen Xuan had completely broken off relations and become sworn enemies.

Not long ago, thanks to Shen Xuan's help, He Zhengming gained the upper hand in the great war between Dao and Demon in Qingyang Prefecture.

He successfully completed his training and returned to his sect ahead of schedule to prepare for the formation of his inner elixir.

Coincidentally.

It was his turn to be on duty.

He then encountered this kind of melodramatic situation.

"Alright, Junior Brother Zhao, I understand what you mean."

"The deacon of the Enforcement Hall has gone to Hanyu Peak and will soon invite Shen Xuan here."

Zhao Shun finally caught his breath and returned to his seat.

"Reporting to Senior Brother He, Shen Xuan has been invited here."

Soon, the deacon of the Enforcement Hall led Shen Xuan into the headquarters of the Enforcement Hall.

"Shen has met Senior Brother He."

Shen Xuan was slightly taken aback when he saw He Zhengming, then clasped his hands in a salute.

In the courtroom, private matters are disregarded.

"Junior Brother Shen Xuan, Junior Brother Zhao Shun of the Spirit Pill Hall has accused you of harming fellow disciples and disrupting alchemy. Is this true?"

He Zhengming asked with a stern face.

"Nonsense."

Shen Xuan glanced at Zhao Shun and said coldly.

"Junior Brother Shen Xuan, please tell me what happened."

He Zhengming said to Shen Xuan, "Let's start from when you walked into the alchemy room of Lingdan Hall."

"When Senior Brother Huang Yuan led Shen into the alchemy room of Lingdan Hall, the alchemist Li Ruyi was exhausted from overworking and his soul power could not keep up, so the Taiqing Pill failed to condense and the alchemy furnace exploded."

"Junior Brother Zhao Shun was in a bad mood and took it out on Shen. He stepped forward and was about to slap Shen."

"Shen patted Junior Brother Zhao Shun's face lightly, intending to wake him up."

"Junior Brother Zhao Shun not only showed no gratitude to me, but instead became enraged and summoned his flying sword, intending to take my life."

"Having no other choice, Shen had to gently pat his face again, finally bringing Junior Brother Zhao Shun back to his senses."

“From beginning to end, Shen did not use any force.”

"If there is any fault, it is that I did not know that Junior Brother Zhao Shun is so delicate that his face swelled up like that with just a light pat."

Shen Xuan said calmly.

It was as if they were talking about a trivial matter.

"He's lying!"

No sooner had Shen Xuan finished speaking than Zhao Shun shouted.

Inside the Hall of Enforcement, He Zhengming, the deacons, and the sect disciples who were listening all turned to look at Zhao Shun when they heard his shout.

Zhao Shun pointed at Shen Xuan, his expression agitated: "I only said a few words to him, and he attacked recklessly, completely disregarding the bonds between fellow disciples and harming his own!"

"Really? But..."

He Zhengming looked at Shen Xuan with an incredulous expression.

He was well aware of Shen Xuan's strength.

If they really want to harm Zhao Shun.

Zhao Shun couldn't possibly be alive and kicking.

Shen Xuan shook his head.

"Zhao Shun, this is the Enforcement Hall."

"Lying in the Hall of Enforcement is an even more serious offense!"

"At that time, Senior Brother Huang Yuan, Alchemist Li Ruyi, and two alchemy apprentices were all present. You can find out the answer with just a question."

"If I'm not mistaken, Zhao Shun's bad habit of slapping people at will has been going on for a while. Senior Brother He can verify this by asking the disciples of the Spirit Pill Hall."

The words fell.

He Zhengming seemed to be deep in thought, and when he looked at Zhao Shun again, his tone became more serious.

"Zhao Shun, let me ask you this: did you intend to slap Shen Xuan back then?"

"Think carefully before you answer. In the court of law enforcement, one must not speak falsely."

Zhao Shun's swollen face showed obvious signs of tension.

He pondered for a long time before saying in a trembling voice, "Reporting to Senior Brother He, I was indeed a little angry at the time."

"But Zhao is just putting on an act; he won't actually do anything."

"This Shen Xuan is extremely ruthless, harming his fellow disciples and beating me to this state!"

Shen Xuan smiled.

"Senior Brother He, could you bring over a Xuan Iron dummy?"

"The heavier and harder, the better."

He Zhengming instructed his steward to bring over a dummy made of black iron weighing a thousand catties.

"Zhao Shun, just watch carefully."

Shen Xuan stretched out his palm and slowly swung it toward the black iron dummy.

There was a "pop" sound.

The head of the black iron dummy instantly detached from its body and flew out like lightning, crashing into an ancient tree several meters tall.

The ancient tree collapsed with a crash.

"hiss--"

Everyone present gasped.

The air temperature seemed to have dropped a bit.

The look in his eyes as he gazed at Shen Xuan was filled with complex emotions.

Admiration, fear, envy, and so on.

This is real physical strength.

Without using a single trace of spiritual power, it possessed immense strength.

Everyone then looked at Zhao Shunshi.

His eyes were filled with admiration.

What kind of courage does it take to slap someone like Shen Xuan and brandish a flying sword?

This Zhao Shun is either incredibly audacious or utterly foolish.

Clearly, it's more likely to be utterly foolish.

Shen Xuan asked with a smile, "Zhao Shun, do you think that was too heavy a blow?"

Zhao Shun then realized just how terrifying the person he had offended was.

Five years ago, Shen Xuan won first place in the preparatory group of the sect.

Zhao Shun disagreed.

They thought he was just a reckless brute.

The sect has no shortage of combat-oriented disciples.

Definitely cannon fodder in the war.

He is a second-level alchemist.

Within the sect, they held a transcendent status.

Even ordinary sect disciples would give him some leeway.

I never thought of that.

One day, I will be threatened by someone like Shen Xuan.

At this moment, he sensed a strong killing intent emanating from Shen Xuan.

His legs trembled, and a chill ran through him. He Zhengming was equally alarmed.

Five years have passed.

Shen Xuan's strength is unfathomable.

Especially their physical combat strength.

With a few casual words, one can be put to death.

Zhao Shun gritted his teeth and mustered his courage to shout, "Shen Xuan, I admit, your strength is astonishing."

"I accept that you hit me. I can only blame myself for being careless."

"However, you deliberately sabotaged the alchemy process, causing the Spirit Pill Hall to lose over ten thousand spirit stones. This is absolutely true, and you cannot deny it!"

Shen Xuan said coldly, "When I entered the alchemy room, Li Ruyi was already exhausted from Zhao Shun's constant pressure. The aroma of the medicine was chaotic and mixed, and the Taiqing Pill was bound to fail."

"Senior Brother He can ask Li Ruyi; she knows the most."

"You can also check the alchemy records of the Lingdan Hall to see if Li Ruyi has been refining pills day and night without rest."

"Li Ruyi is a respected alchemist of the sect. He once assisted Master Gufeng in developing the method of refining pills in a giant furnace."

"Zhao Shun is stupid as an ox, unambitious, and foolishly tries to force Li Ruyi to hand over his alchemy lineage."

"To treat someone who has rendered meritorious service to the sect in such a way. The Qingyun Sect's millennia-old reputation has been utterly ruined by an ignorant and incompetent villain like Zhao Shun!"

The voice just fell.

The disciples from various sects who were listening in were discussing it animatedly.

"Zhao Shun of the Spirit Pill Hall has gone too far!"

"Yes, oppressing meritorious officials damages the sect's reputation!"

"I knew it! That's why the Qingling Pills in the sect are so expensive! Turns out, they can't refine them at all."

"You know what, they may not be good at alchemy, but they're quite good at bullying others!"

The disciples of Lingdan Hall were so ashamed they wanted to disappear.

Huang Yuan and Ge Chengming exchanged a glance, both showing disappointment.

That Zhao Shun is really stupid.

He was manipulated by Shen Xuan.

Then again.

If they weren't stupid, why would they be encouraged to be the first to stick their neck out?

Things have developed to this point.

Ge Chengming had no choice but to step forward.

"Junior Brother Shen Xuan, you've gone too far."

"Junior Brother Zhao Shun is young and impetuous, and acted rashly for a moment. His intention was good, in order to complete the sect's Taiqing Pill task as soon as possible."

"If Li Ruyi was not capable, why didn't you say so earlier?"

He is the actual person in charge of Lingdantang.

If they don't step in, Lingdantang's reputation will be ruined.

"never mind!"

Shen Xuan was disheartened.

"In short, I did not sabotage the alchemy. Senior Brother He can ask Li Ruyi himself."

"Go to Hanyu Peak and invite Li Ruyi here!"

He Zhengming pointed out two stewards to summon Li Ruyi.

Before long, Li Ruyi followed the steward in.

He recounted the events in detail.

Just as Shen Xuan said.

Li Ruyi already lacked sufficient soul power.

Under Zhao Shun's pressure, he continuously opened the furnace to refine pills.

She was already at her breaking point before Shen Xuan came in.

This caused the alchemy furnace to explode.

Examine the alchemy records of Lingdan Hall.

Li Ruyi refined five batches of Taiqing Pills in succession.

The interval is extremely short.

Each time the furnace is opened, there are only two or three days between each opening.

Even the most skilled alchemist couldn't recover from such a short interval.

Moreover, this is only a mid-stage Soul Foundation cultivator.

"Li Ruyi, let me ask you this: Did Zhao Shun force you to refine pills?"

He Zhengming asked solemnly.

"You'd better think this through before you say anything reckless."

Ge Chengming suddenly interjected.

Li Ruyi looked terrified.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally said in a low voice, "Ruyi mentioned that her soul power was insufficient and requested to rest for a while longer, but Zhao Shun did not allow it."

He also warned Ruyi that if she did not start refining pills on time, he would expel her from the Qingyun Sect.

This statement came out.

Everyone was in an uproar.

Li Ruyi's words confirmed that Zhao Shun was exploiting alchemists for offerings.

Complaining won't work; it will only bring trouble upon yourself.

"Wait a minute. Li Ruyi, you said you mentioned that your soul power was insufficient and you couldn't refine pills, and that you wanted to rest, but Zhao Shun wouldn't allow it and even threatened to expel you from the sect?"

Unable to contain himself, Ge Chengming asked in an incredulous tone.

Do you know what you're saying?

"So, if Lingdantang can do it, others can't say anything, right?"

Shen Xuan asked in confusion.

"Since when has the Enforcement Hall been required to obey the orders of the Elixir Hall?"

Everyone in the room was taken aback.

They didn't expect that Shen Xuan would directly target Ge Chengming.

This is the eldest disciple of the Immortal of Longevity, a seed for Core Formation at the peak of Foundation Establishment, and the actual person in charge of the Spirit Pill Hall.

Ge Chengming stared at Shen Xuan.

It was only then that he realized what was happening.

Shen Xuan guessed the inside story.

"Junior Brother Shen Xuan, watch your words!"

He Zhengming solemnly said, "In the Hall of Law Enforcement, the precious mirror hangs high. Truth and falsehood can be discerned with a single test."

"Are you willing to undergo the test of the magic mirror?"

Shen Xuan clasped his hands in a gesture of respect and said, "I am willing."

Li Ruyi immediately replied, "I'm willing."

All eyes turned to Zhao Shun.

Zhao Shun was pale, his eyes darting back and forth between Ge Chengming and Huang Yuan, seeking help.

It is a fact that he exploited and humiliated Zhao Ruyi and plotted to inherit her Daoist alchemy.

He would definitely fail the lie detector test in the courtroom.

Now, he is completely confused.

Why is it that the one who filed the complaint is now about to be convicted?

Why don't the eldest and third senior brothers stand up and speak for him?

"Forget it! I'm not going to argue with Shen Xuan! I'm not going to sue him."

Zhao Shun got up to leave.

Shen Xuan stopped him.

"Zhao Shun, this is not a place you can come and go as you please."

"Senior Brother He, if I remember correctly, the sect's rules state that false accusations will be punished, right?"

"Harming fellow disciples and disrupting alchemy are two crimes combined. How should he be punished? Please tell us clearly, Senior Brother He."

(End of this chapter)