Chapter 157
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Chapter 157: This Makes Sense
“The extensive collapse of this mine indicates the presence of an ancient site below. Although ages have passed, the site must have protective Formations to have lasted so long!”
“The collapse of the Formation leaves traces behind; it does not just suddenly fail. The rapid collapse of the Xuan Iron Mine likely occurred because the focal point of the Formation was lost.”
“This boy was the last to emerge, so he must know something. Perhaps he took away the focal point, which is why the Xuan Iron Mine collapsed so quickly!”
“While our sect usually honors the discovery rights of the disciples, this matter concerns the Xuan Iron Mine of the sect, and it is of great importance. According to the sect rules, if a disciple witnesses such events, they should report them to the sect first before making any decisions.”
“Moreover, this boy is merely at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, yet he could lead many disciples out of the mine at a critical moment. There are many questions surrounding this incident. Although he has done a good deed, since it involves the Xuan Iron Mine, I believe this matter still requires a thorough investigation!"
After Elder Shu spoke, he quietly stood to the side, no longer voicing his thoughts, but he felt confident in his deductions.
The other elders remained expressionless, simply watching from the sidelines.
Attention shifted back to the Sect Master.
Li Daoyi nodded slightly but then turned to Elder Chai and asked,
“What does Elder Chai think?”
Seeing the Sect Master asking for his opinion, Elder Chai smiled wryly and said,
“Sect Master, I came here simply to find some Top-Quality Xuan Iron and return to the peak to craft some magical tools. This matter involves the sect’s Xuan Iron Mine, and with several elders from the Law Enforcement Hall present, I do not wish to get too involved since my knowledge on this topic is quite limited.”
Li Daoyi remained pensive, deep in thought.
The expressions of others nearby became strange; who would believe that a crafting master knows little about Xuan Iron?
Upon hearing Elder Chai’s purpose for being there, Ji Yang’s eyes shone with brightness.
If there were still Top-Quality Xuan Iron in the sect’s stock, Elder Chai likely wouldn’t have come here. Ji Yang wasn’t sure about other Xuan Iron Mines, but this particular Xuan Iron Mine had not yielded any Top-Quality Xuan Iron recently.
Thinking about the Xuan Iron within his Heaven’s Secret Pearl, Ji Yang smiled to himself; it seemed his new iron pick would have a purpose!
As for Elder Shu’s remarks, Ji Yang remained silent.
What he said was correct; however, it was not Ji Yang who took the focal point but a middle-aged man, who had also consumed some spiritual energy from it. Otherwise, this mine wouldn’t have collapsed recently.
Yet, Ji Yang had no intention of giving up what now belonged to him.
What was meant to collapse had already done so, and the punished disciples had emerged. Whatever happens next would happen. Ji Yang wore a nonchalant expression, not forgetting to look up at the sky to sense when the calamity would arrive.
Previously, Ji Yang had temporarily obscured the celestial secrets using the Heaven’s Secret Pearl, but the calamity that would come with his ascension to the Nascent Soul Stage had not dissipated; the calamity would come eventually, and he wondered when would be the best day for it.
Meanwhile, after Elder Chai responded, Elder Shu’s gaze returned to the Sect Master.
“Since that’s the case, let’s have the last disciple who emerged from the mine come forward to explain the situation!”
As he spoke, everyone’s focus turned to Ji Yang.
Upon seeing the protagonist of the story, a spark of interest lit up in Elder Shu’s eyes, followed by a hint of astonishment.
He could sense the aura of Ancient magical tools!
This matter must be closely related to this boy.
Ji Yang?
That name sounded somewhat familiar; upon reflection, he recalled that this person had also been involved in the last collapse of the Ziying Mine.
Thus, it was possible that deeper secrets lay hidden within. Elder Shu smiled.
He felt that he might achieve great merit.
This mine rarely collapses, yet two have fallen where this person appeared.
Can you tell me this is not a traitor from the demonic path?
Facing the gaze of the elders, Ji Yang remained remarkably calm, just cupping his fists in greeting and saying,
“Greetings, Sect Master and esteemed elders!”
“Hmm, please tell us what you saw and heard in the mine!”
Ji Yang nodded and replied,
“Today, I was mining when I suddenly felt the ground shake. Then, I escaped from the mine.”
Several elders nodded slightly at this.
Elder Jian remarked, “The logic is clear!”
Elder Liu added, “This makes sense!”
Elder Yan stated, “There’s no problem!”
Seeing them all nodding in agreement, Elder Shu looked puzzled.
You call this having no problem?
Many disciples scratched their heads after hearing the words, sensing that everything seemed fine, but something felt off.
Elder Shu snorted coldly and said,
“Hmph, that’s nonsense!”
“I ask you, since you escaped from the mine, why did you bring other disciples out with you?”
Ji Yang suddenly understood,
“Oh, when I escaped, I saw many junior brothers still in the mine, so I took the opportunity to bring them out. If the elder doesn’t believe me, you may ask the other disciples!”
At this moment, the other disciples chimed in,
“Yes, Senior Brother Ji is kind; we cannot repay his kindness!”
“If it weren’t for Senior Brother Ji, we would surely be in danger!”
Elder Shu’s expression darkened, but he did not give up and continued,
“Fine, then let me ask you again. Since you sensed the tremors of the mine from the beginning and escaped, the mine is only a few hundred meters away. There was the time of a stick of incense from the shaking to the collapse. Why did you take so long?”
“Oh, my cultivation level is low, so I move slowly.”
Elder Jian said, “His words are sincere!”
Elder Liu added, “He doesn’t seem to be lying!”
Elder Yan affirmed, “This makes sense!”
The three elders nodded, and at that moment, Elder Shu sensed something was amiss.
This is targeting!
This is outright targeting!
The atmosphere was chilling!
In front of him stood merely an inner disciple in the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, yet all three elders spoke up for him. It was clear they were targeting him!
But with the Sect Master present, Elder Shu did not back down.
At this moment, he no longer cared about what happened in the mine; he needed concrete evidence to prove that this incident was Ji Yang’s doing.
He aimed to suppress these three elders!
“I ask you again, since you claim you emerged from the mine, why do you have the lingering aura of an Ancient magical tool on you? Take out the items in your storage bag for everyone to see.”
“Hmph, don’t think that those are just fragments of the magical tools; in our eyes, nothing can hide!”
“Oh, I picked it up on the way!”
Elder Jian remarked, “Lucky break!”
Elder Liu said, “There’s no problem!”
Elder Yan added, “This makes sense!”
Faced with the three elders nodding in agreement, Elder Shu trembled all over!
Picked it up? How could he find an Ancient magical tool?
Just as Elder Shu was about to speak again, Elder Chai interjected at that moment,
“Elder Shu, I also find this disciple’s reasoning very convincing! Perhaps this truly was an accident.”
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