Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

Chapter 40 has no laws? Then I'll just make one up.

"My lords, this is the spectator area."

"The viewing area here is different from the ordinary ones. Here, you can overlook the entire Demon-Slaying Arena. It's reserved for elders." Elder Miao said with a smile, his attitude extremely respectful.

However, just as he was about to open the door for Ji Qing and the others, Wen Qiang, who had been kicked out, saw who it was and immediately grabbed Elder Miao's hand, crying and saying:

"Elder Miao, please save my wife! This demon-slaying arena has been rigged by someone, and the two sides are severely mismatched in strength."

Sending a bunch of Qi Refining cultivators to fight a Level 5 demonic beast? Isn't that suicide? Please, please save my wife! I'm begging you on my knees!

Elder Miao's expression turned quite unpleasant upon seeing Wen Qiang's behavior.

He brought the two adults here to watch the demon-slaying ceremony. If he ruined their mood because of this incident, where would he put his face?

Therefore, he would absolutely not admit to it.

"Whose subordinate is this? Get him out of here right now! What kind of behavior is this, making such a racket?"

Upon hearing Elder Miao's words, Wen Qiang's heart sank.

"The person answering, I am Wenqiang, a foreign affairs officer from Kuixing Island. I saw you just a few days ago. Don't you remember me?"

Elder Miao was troubled.

He really wanted to slap this guy to death right now.

But remembering that Ji Qing and the others were there, he immediately abandoned the idea and waved his hand impatiently, saying:

"Hurry up and get him out of here."

Upon hearing this, two white-robed cultivators immediately stepped forward, intending to take Wen Qiang away.

But at that moment, Ji Qing suddenly spoke:

"Wait a minute, I think there's something fishy about this."

Standing beside Ji Qing, Ling Yuling nodded in agreement upon hearing his words:

"Let him explain the cause and effect of the matter."

If someone has indeed done something underhanded, I will investigate thoroughly.

Seeing Ling Yuling say this, Ji Qing smiled and nodded, then went to Wen Qiang and asked:

"Your name is Wen Qiang, right?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Qiang nodded frantically:

"Yes, sir. My name is Wenqiang."

Upon hearing Wen Qiang's definitive answer, Ji Qing's first thought was of the Grape Fairy, Wen Siyue.

If he remembers correctly, Wen Qiang is Wen Siyue's father.

"Get up and tell me the whole story."

If someone really rigged this match, we definitely won't ignore it, so please rest assured and tell us everything you know.

Wen Qiang nodded excitedly.

However, just as he was about to say something, Elder Gu suddenly coughed and gave him a cold look.

Elder Gu's meaning was quite clear: if you dare to speak, you'd better think carefully about what will happen next.

"This...this..."

Wen Qiang's breathing became very heavy, and his eyes suddenly turned bloodshot.

Elder Gu was his superior. As a Qi Refining cultivator, how could he possibly contend with the methods of a Core Formation cultivator?

He also has an infant daughter at home.

If she is implicated in this matter, the consequences could be dire.

But if we ignore the lady...

To be honest, he couldn't do it either.

So what should we do now? Should we tell them or not?

Wen Qiang was caught in a dilemma.

On one side is his daughter, and on the other is his wife.

This is a really difficult choice.

Ji Qing seemed to understand Wen Qiang's situation, so he patted Wen Qiang on the shoulder and said calmly:

"Wenqiang, just say what you want to say. I'll take responsibility for anything that happens."

After speaking, Ji Qing turned and glanced at Elder Gu:

"As for your fear of retaliation, rest assured, I will find the mastermind before anything happens to you, and then crush him like an ant!"

Ji Qing's words were simple and clear.

It was said directly to Elder Gu.

He wanted to tell Elder Gu that even though you are a Core Formation cultivator, you are nothing more than a tiny ant in his eyes, and he doesn't take you seriously at all.

Elder Gu was a wise man.

Upon hearing Ji Qing's words, his face turned very ugly, and his chest began to heave violently.

"My lord." Wen Qiang was moved to tears and bowed deeply.

Without any reservations, he recounted the entire incident in detail.

Wen Qiang speaks very quickly.

They were terrified that if they hesitated even for a second, the lady would be devoured by the monster.

Therefore, after fifteen breaths, Wenqiang recounted the whole story.

"Yes, I understand."

Help!

"My lord, I feel there's more to this than meets the eye. We must not believe just one person's words."

"Did I speak to you?" Ji Qing's cold eyes swept over him. Before Elder Gu could react, two extremely dazzling beams of light suddenly shot towards him at incredible speed.

"Greetings, Young Master."

The newcomers were none other than Elder Ji and Elder Tang, both of whom possessed late-stage Core Formation cultivation.

When they arrived, the atmosphere suddenly froze.

"This... how could this be? Two Core Formation cultivators?! And both in the late stage!? Just who is this person?!"

Elder Gu exclaimed in shock, his face turning pale.

Now he finally understood where Ji Qing's confidence came from.

With two late-stage Core Formation cultivators acting as guards, if it were him, he would definitely be even more arrogant than Ji Qing.

"Save them!" Ji Qing gave an order that left no room for argument.

"Yes."

Without uttering a single unnecessary word, the two elders immediately rushed to the demon-slaying arena to rescue the person.

Ji Qing gently helped Wen Qiang up and patted the dust off his clothes:

"Alright, the rescue has been completed. You can leave now. There's nothing for you here. Your family living a good life is more important than anything else. As for your fear of retaliation, don't worry. I told you before, if they dare to touch you, I will crush them in an instant."

"Thank you so much, sir."

Wen Qiang was speechless with gratitude.

Even if Ji Qing ordered him to die now, he wouldn't hesitate for a second.

"Alright, don't keep your wife waiting. Leave the rest to me."

"Yes, sir."

After Wen Qiang finished speaking respectfully, he slowly withdrew.

"Elders, you just heard it too. Zhao Jiu secretly manipulated the situation and deliberately slaughtered human cultivators."

According to the laws of the Star Palace, what is the punishment for this offense?

Upon hearing this, Elder Miao stepped forward, cupped his hands, and replied:

"My lord, there is no such law in the Star Palace."

"Oh? No?"

"Yes."