The entire sect is obsessed with love, but I'm the only one who's truly insane.

The two True Persons from Guiyuan Sect and Jishi Sect looked rather grim. Lin Du had only been there for a quarter of an hour, yet Wushang Sect's position had shifted from initially proving its innocence to controlling the entire situation.

But they couldn't show it. Anyone with a brain could see that those two were indeed problematic.

While ordinary disciples may feel humiliated and act impulsively when being inspected, the people of the Supreme Sect never took the initiative to make a move when they were surrounded by them.

Seeing that the two sect masters remained silent, Lin Du gently curled his lips and said, "In that case, take them all away, including the Jiang family elder who just tried to kill Quan Jiangren."

The person being held captive by Mo Lin finally became enraged, "Why?! A bunch of brats who aren't even a fraction of my age, what right do you have to detain an elder of the Jiang family like me?"

Seeing the man trying to break free, Mo Lin's expression turned cold. "Who do you think you are? Do you think the elders of the Jiang family can just attack us at will?"

"Is this how the disciples of the Supreme Sect bully aristocratic families?" The Jiang family members refused to back down. "Is this what you call equality for all beings? How old is Lin Du? He's already trying to ride roughshod over our aristocratic families. No wonder he's sick..."

Before the man could finish speaking, Mo Lin lightly flicked the side of his sword staff. A flash of lightning streaked across the air, silencing the man and leaving him frozen in place.

Mo Lin's expression was righteous and awe-inspiring, as if he hadn't just made the move. "It's true that you tried to kill someone, and it's also true that you attacked our Supreme Sect after failing to kill them. It's also true that we suspect you are involved in this case."

"We're just inviting you to Jun Ding Prefecture for a chat. Travel expenses are covered, we'll pick you up and drop you off, and provide food and lodging. If nothing unexpected happens, we'll even provide you with a job." Yuan Ye had somehow gotten close to the man, grinning at him. "Please don't be offended, Elder."

The man's face turned red with anger. "Outrageous! At my age, you should all address me as a senior or elder, yet you shout for violence! How rude! The Supreme Sect truly has excellent manners! No wonder their lineage was cut off..."

Yuan Ye, who had been smiling, suddenly turned cold, and the others gathered around.

Lin Du's oppressive aura was like a raging torrent of snow, directly pressing down on that person. Although both of them were at the Huiyang Realm, it did not prevent Lin Du, as a half-spirit, from having an advantage in utilizing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

The man grunted, his head bowed and his angry glare turning into a stooped posture.

"In terms of seniority, I am the 99th generation disciple of the Supreme Sect, so I am your peer. In terms of cultivation, I am slightly higher than you by one minor realm."

Lin Du spoke calmly and with a relaxed expression, "If one's cultivation and mental state don't improve with age, then fellow Daoist, you might as well reflect on yourself instead of talking about your age, which offers no advantage other than consuming longevity pills."

Mo Lin smoothly and deftly fastened the Spirit-Sealing Lock.

"Those who want to come and rescue people, and those who want to investigate the truth together, Lin Du awaits you at Jun Ding Prefecture." Seeing that the situation was settled, Lin Du uttered his final polite words.

"After the Supreme Sect has investigated the matter thoroughly, it will issue a public announcement and spread the word throughout the Central Plains. Rest assured, the Jun Ding Prefecture will never falsely accuse an innocent person."

After arranging everything, Lin Du turned around and saw Quan Jiangren trying to sneak away. "Quan Jiangren, you're coming with us too."

The craftsman's back stiffened, and he slowly turned around, his face contorted in a grimace. "I want one too?"

Lin Du nodded. "Your house has been bombed, and the whole world knows you're here. You still want to settle down here? Aren't you afraid other monsters and demons will come after you? I'll give you some time to pack your things."

The craftsman hissed, "You brat, what an arrogant air you have! I'm not like them, afraid to contradict you just because you have a high status and a powerful background!"

"I captured that cultivator who went to the ancient tomb with you before. Don't you want to see him again?" Lin Du coaxed. "Or perhaps see the secret technique he possesses?"

The craftsman took a moment to react, then said, "Give me half an hour."

Lin Du nodded, "Okay."

"I'm going to have a family to support, and a bunch of pets," Quan Jiangren muttered to himself.

"The Central North is a vast and resource-rich region. After the establishment of the Nine Cities, the Central North will be dominated by the largest mountain range." Lin Du's gaze remained steady.

"Alright, alright, not very old, but quite cunning." The craftsman cursed as he went into the wrecked cave to collect his belongings.

"Tianwu, keep up, don't let him get away."

The craftsman walked with uneven steps, and his back stiffened upon hearing this.

I hate people who are more cunning than a hornet's nest!

"Master Lin, I'll go with you." The Master of Guiyuan Sect, having checked his disciple, spoke up.

Having an outsider as a witness naturally makes the result more convincing, so Lin Du readily agreed, "Okay."

On the distant mountain, Sheng Yan turned to leave, but Er Gou stopped him, "Hey, why don't we go check out Ding Jiu Cheng too?"

"What are we going there for?" Sheng Yan looked at Er Gou. "I'm curious why you insist on making me see my biological father's fate."

She frowned sharply and asked tentatively, "You know him?"

Er Gou was still grinning, "What are you saying?"

Sheng Yan looked at Er Gou suspiciously, then suddenly said with certainty, "You must know him."

Er Gou changed the subject very naturally, then suddenly sat up as if he had noticed something, "Lin Du seems to have noticed you, he's looking at you."

Although Sheng Yan didn't want to change the subject, she still glanced over and, sure enough, met Lin Du's gaze.

Lin Du waved to her, his voice carrying over from afar.

"I said... Master, would you like to book a banquet at Nine City?"

feast:……

Er Gou chuckled, "Shall we go?"

Sheng Yan pursed her lips. "Okay."

"The people of their Supreme Sect give a lot."

"That's because the volume is so large, they can't charge per person, they have to charge per table," Er Gou whispered.

Sheng Yan nodded. "You're right, that's why they earn so much."

So, on the spirit boat that returned to Dingjiu City, there were fewer than twenty people, including five people from various sects and one strange rogue cultivator, making the composition extremely complex.

All the craftsmen huddled together, not daring to look towards the banquet. The two groups were separated by the furthest distance on the spirit boat, with an elder from the Jiang family in between, switching back and forth between smiling and extending goodwill to the banquet and trying to kill all the craftsmen with his eyes.

Lin Du stood calmly amidst the carnage, recounting the cause of the incident to the True Person of Guiyuan Sect.

"So it was the people from the Jishi Sect who discovered the strange monster when they passed through Kongxiang Valley, and then, just at that moment, the Jiang family reported to you that there might be clues about the murderer in the case of the man-made demon, and they also rushed to Kongxiang Valley, which is how the two met?"

Lin Du turned to Elder Jiang Wu and asked, "May I ask, Elder, who first suggested reporting to the Guiyuan Sect?"

Strictly speaking, the Jiang family is not actually a family under the Guiyuan Sect.

Jiang Wu gestured with his eyes, "You've already tied me up."

Lin Du: ...That works too, it'll be more convenient.