Chapter 42
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Chapter 42: Demonic Sect Spy?
He Feng and the others habitually looked at Ji Yang, but after noticing the current situation, they quickly turned their heads and scanned the area, their faces showing confusion.
However, their poor acting was very unnatural, leaving the bystanders stunned.
Under the gaze of the crowd, Headmaster Li and the other two elders quickly pinpointed Ji Yang.
Feeling the intense focus of the two elders and Headmaster Li, Ji Yang felt his body freeze, and he could not even circulate his spiritual energy!
This was when the three had not actively pressured him.
After all, there was a vast difference in their realms. Ji Yang had been in the sect for some time and had heard about the strength of the elders. Those who became elders were at least in the Spirit Transformation stage, while many others were at the Void Refinement stage!
There was even a possibility that some powerful elders had reached Unity with the Dao!
As for Headmaster Li’s realm, it remained a mystery.
Under the watchful eyes of the three, Ji Yang standing there was already remarkable!
Worried about his own realm being exposed, Ji Yang desperately practiced the Breath-Holding Technique to deceive them.
However, he felt uncertain; although his technique was exquisite and was part of the True Immortal-Level Techniques, it would be difficult to hide under the probing gazes of these three.
But if discovered, what would happen to Ji Yang?
Would he suddenly become the sect’s genius? Or would they uncover his secret? Then what, dismember him?
He originally thought the mine collapse was a significant disaster, but now it seemed this was the real crisis!
Talent Jealousy, indeed, was not deceiving me!
“Hmph, this brat has been up to something inside; he is likely a spy for the Demonic Sect and needs to be checked immediately!”
Elder Jian from the Law Enforcement Hall said with a sharp gaze and a reprimanding tone.
The other elder nodded in agreement:
“The Ziying Mine is an important resource for the sect; this matter is significant and should not be taken lightly!”
Although Ji Yang tried hard to conceal himself, both sensed his recent abnormal behavior.
“What? A spy for the Demonic Sect?”
“I knew something was off with him; how could a normal cultivator mine for days without resting?”
“Right, he must have secretly entered the mining site and set up some dark schemes to secretly harm us!”
“I actually knew this all along, but was just lacking evidence!”
“Same here!”
Upon hearing Elder Jian’s judgment, many disciples chimed in, whispering among themselves.
He Feng and the others were filled with righteous anger:
“Junior Brother Ji is so innocent! How could he possibly be a spy!”
“Exactly, how can you falsely accuse Junior Brother Ji without any reason!”
“The mine collapse has nothing to do with Junior Brother Ji at all!”
Ji Yang was slightly stunned after hearing this; he was initially pleased that they had not detected his hidden realm, but now suddenly labeled as a spy for the Demonic Sect, just as he was about to defend himself, Headmaster Li, who had remained silent until now, slowly began to speak:
“Alright, this matter was simply an accident! No need for further investigation!”
As Headmaster Li’s words fell, everyone instantly fell silent, not daring to say more. However, his statement stirred the hearts of numerous outer disciples!
An invisible force enveloped them; they were disciples of the He Dao Sect!
The two elders beside him hesitated to speak. Even they could see Ji Yang’s abnormalities. How could the headmaster not notice?
Whether he was a spy for the Demonic Sect could easily be determined with an investigation, and there was no need for much effort. If he wasn’t, they could just let him go afterward.
But Li Daoyi was the headmaster of the He Dao Sect, and his words represented a definitive conclusion. The two elders had nothing more to say, though they still looked somewhat displeased.
“Elder Lu, continue overseeing this mine. You will be punished with one year’s worth of sect cultivation resources and must not be negligent in the future!”
Hearing his punishment, Elder Lu let out a sigh of relief; it was just one year’s worth of resources, after all, a serious warning.
After saying this, Li Daoyi turned his gaze toward Ji Yang and spoke again:
“As for you, although this was an accident, you cannot remain at the mining site. For the remainder of your punishment, go to the sect’s Feng Ling Valley and plant spiritual grains! You won’t be able to leave until you have completed the original punishment time!”
With that, Li Daoyi transformed into a stream of light and vanished, not lingering.
As the headmaster of the He Dao Sect, he had many matters to attend to and was extremely efficient.
He came quickly and left just as quickly.
The two elders could only helplessly depart when they saw this, but they felt the headmaster’s decision was somewhat unfair.
As the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, Elder Jian was normally the one to make such decisions, but today, the headmaster explicitly asserted his authority. While this was quite normal, Elder Jian felt a little uncomfortable!
In the past, the headmaster would make suggestions but wouldn’t be so decisive as he was today.
Just as they flew a short distance, they noticed a figure standing quietly in the air ahead; it was none other than Headmaster Li, who had just departed.
It was clear he was waiting for them.
This prompted the two to accelerate towards him, then nod and bow in greeting.
Despite their dissatisfaction, the headmaster was still the headmaster, and they could not act rashly.
“Didn’t the two elders find it confusing as to why I made the decision unilaterally just now?”
Li Daoyi spoke with a smile.
“Not at all!” they replied, but their expressions betrayed their thoughts.
Li Daoyi chuckled lightly and continued:
“Do you know who that outer disciple was just now?”
Upon hearing this, the two elders displayed a hint of surprise, realizing this matter was not as simple as it appeared.
“Could he be the direct disciple of some Peak Master?” Elder Jian speculated, which would explain a lot.
Elder Liu, however, had different thoughts:
“Could he be… your disciple, Headmaster?”
Hearing Elder Liu’s words, both Headmaster Li and Elder Jian looked at him with strange expressions.
“Ahem, I was just guessing! Just a guess! Not meant to be taken seriously!” Elder Liu said awkwardly.
Seeing their curiosity, Li Daoyi no longer withheld the truth:
“That disciple is the new disciple of Peak Master Ye!”
With this, Li Daoyi turned and flew away, leaving the two elders behind.
“Peak Master Ye? Which Peak Master has the surname Ye?”
After hearing this name, the two took a moment to comprehend, feeling puzzled. Yet, the next moment, they suddenly understood and exchanged glances that revealed their unease.
Who else could it be but the Peak Master Ye, who hadn’t taken a disciple for decades?
Thinking of this, both felt a chill run down their spines and quickly flew in the direction Headmaster Li had taken.
“Headmaster, I have a bottle of excellent spirit wine here!”
“Headmaster, I have some insights on my cultivation that I would like to share with you!”
Inside the mining site, Ji Yang listened to Headmaster Li’s punishment with a lifeless gaze; he still wanted to continue mining.
However, Ji Yang then realized that farming could also increase his cultivation points, so it wasn’t a big deal. He recalled that he had last farmed about a year ago.
Since the headmaster recognized him during Ye Wuchen’s disciple selection, this wasn’t surprising. On another note, his hidden realm still hadn’t been exposed, which filled him with joy!
