Chapter 107
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Chapter 107: The Storm is Here
“Wang Chen, your secret is out!”
The burly cultivator’s harsh roar made Wang Chen’s expression change slightly.
What secret was out?
Was it the exposure of Lu Zhi Monk’s identity, or was it the revelation of killing the Purple Palace disciples?
But this sudden attack did not throw Wang Chen off balance.
His mindset raced, and he asked in a deep voice, “Who are you, and why did you come to my home to talk nonsense?”
Just a moment ago, Wang Chen was almost intimidated by the other man.
After all, he had something to hide.
However, Wang Chen’s intelligence did not fail him; he immediately sensed something was odd.
Whether it was impersonating Lu Zhi Monk or killing Purple Palace disciples, if either of those situations was being investigated, the punishment hall wouldn’t just casually wait at his home.
They would have already apprehended him through the soul token!
Besides, when they first entered, the two of them were feasting.
“Punishment Hall!”
Seeing that he couldn’t scare Wang Chen, the burly cultivator’s expression darkened as he held up an Iron Plate to show him. “We have a case that needs your cooperation. Please come with me!”
With a surge of magical power, the plate immediately emitted a chilling light.
Wang Chen stepped back half a step. “Sorry, I’m busy.”
The identity of the visitors was unquestionable.
Their clothing and the plate in hand clearly indicated they were disciples of the punishment hall from the outer sect.
Still, that was not a reason for Wang Chen to let them dictate his actions.
Their malice was completely unmasked!
Wang Chen did not know this burly cultivator at all and had no idea why he was causing trouble for him.
But no matter the reason, he absolutely could not be taken to the punishment hall like this.
What kind of place was the punishment hall?
For the low-level cultivators of the outer sect, it was like the hall of hell and the gates of ghost land.
Even if innocent, just stepping inside would result in harsh consequences!
Though recently, the outer sect’s punishment hall had undergone a reshuffle, and it was said that the hall master and Vice Master Cao had changed.
But Wang Chen could not trust his life to their fairness and conscience!
Moreover, he strongly suspected that this Punishment Hall disciple was engaged in private work!
“Bold!”
The burly cultivator suddenly erupted in anger. “You refuse hospitality but are willing to accept punishment. Little Wu, lock him up!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the thin cultivator at the side immediately pulled out a spirit-sealing lock.
He strode menacingly towards Wang Chen.
Seeing the situation turn dire, Wang Chen immediately leaped backward. “You’re pushing me too far! I’ll report this to headquarters!”
He knew he couldn’t afford to make a move.
They might be waiting for him to strike, giving them a legitimate reason to arrest him openly.
As for silencing them by killing, Wang Chen was confident he could eliminate the two on the spot.
However, these Punishment Hall disciples were clearly just pawns, and the true mastermind remained unknown.
Therefore, killing them wouldn’t solve the problem but would instead eliminate any chance of turning the situation around.
So, Wang Chen had no choice but to flee first.
He gambled that they wouldn’t escalate the matter!
“Don’t run!”
The burly cultivator dashed out of the house, chased a few steps, then stopped.
Watching Wang Chen’s figure soar away, he spat angrily, “That little brat runs pretty fast!”
The thin cultivator beside him asked, “Brother Yong, aren’t we going to chase him?”
“What for?!”
The burly cultivator smacked the back of his head. “We’re working on private business. If we actually captured this kid, that would be trouble. Now that he’s scared off, it’s for the best; it won’t concern us anymore.”
The thin cultivator scratched his head awkwardly, “Oh.”
“You’re new to the Punishment Hall, so there’s a lot you don’t understand.”
The burly cultivator said proudly, “Just learn from me in the future, and I promise you won’t suffer!”
The thin cultivator hesitated, “Brother Yong, is what we’re doing okay?”
“What could happen?”
The burly cultivator scoffed. “We just asked him to assist in an investigation. He ran away out of guilt. If the higher-ups ask, we did nothing. What’s there to be afraid of?”
After a pause, he spoke earnestly, “Little Wu, outsiders see us Punishment Hall disciples as glamorous, but in reality, we’re the ones doing the dirty and hard work. If we don’t find a way to profit a bit, we’ll be left with nothing!”
The thin cultivator hesitated, “But what about the higher-ups…”
The burly cultivator frowned, “A new emperor means new officials. No matter who’s in charge, we’ll still be the ones doing the hard labor!”
“Honestly, if it weren’t for your sister, I wouldn’t have bothered bringing you along for this job.”
“Do you understand?”
His tone carried a hint of threat.
The burly cultivator grew somewhat impatient.
If it weren’t for Little Wu’s sweet and gentle sister, he wouldn’t have recruited a newcomer to cooperate!
The thin cultivator immediately nodded vigorously, “Brother Yong, I’ll do whatever you say!”
“That’s more like it.”
The burly cultivator patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction. “You head back first; I’ll come over to your house for drinks tonight.”
After the thin cultivator left, the burly cultivator took out a message crane from his storage bag and released it into the sky.
He chuckled to himself, turned, and made his way back to Wang Chen’s home.
The thought of chicken made his mouth water.
He decided to take the last plump hen from the chicken coop; another sumptuous feast awaited him tonight!
At that moment, a deep rumble of thunder echoed through the overcast sky.
Each clap grew louder than the last.
The wind began to howl.
As pea-sized raindrops began to pelt the ground, Wang Chen stealthily slipped back into his home through the tunnel.
Since the two Punishment Hall disciples hadn’t pursued him, he hadn’t ventured far earlier.
Out of caution, sneaking into the hidden chamber took Wang Chen considerable effort.
He discovered that the underground fortress he had painstakingly dug showed no signs of intrusion.
Then, using the transmission copper tube, he confirmed that the others had indeed left.
Only then did he return to the surface.
The interior of the house was relatively undisturbed.
The bed, cabinets, and other furniture remained intact; it seemed the Punishment Hall disciples wouldn’t stoop to such petty theft.
Thus, the entrance to the tunnel had also remained undiscovered.
However, the courtyard outside was in complete disarray.
Wang Chen had no thoughts of tidying it up at the moment; he sat down to ponder this sudden and inexplicable trouble.
Who could possibly want to target him?
A figure instantly flashed into Wang Chen’s mind.
Lu Defang!
It had been some time since Wang Chen’s eighteenth birthday, and this cultivator, who had achieved perfect mastery of Qi Training, had remained eerily silent. Wang Chen wasn’t even sure if Lu Defang was still within the mountain gate.
But his wariness toward this so-called uncle had never waned!
Now, Wang Chen put himself in the original owner’s shoes—what would he have done if faced with the same situation?
Wang Chen instantly had his answer!
The fog in his heart cleared in an instant; his mind had never been sharper than it was now.
What was destined to come had finally arrived.
Let it come!
All questions would eventually reach the moment when the truth would be laid bare.
Wang Chen was ready.
With his cultivation at Qi Training seventh level, a repertoire of master-level spells, and a bag of talismans he had crafted himself…
He was fearless!
Unconsciously, Wang Chen stepped out of the main building and into the small courtyard.
His expression suddenly darkened.
He saw that the door to the chicken coop in the corner of the yard was wide open, and all the hens inside had vanished without a trace.
Damn it!
A surge of unbridled anger welled up from the depths of Wang Chen’s heart.
This was utterly intolerable!
Boom!
The thunder roared louder, and the rain poured down even harder.
