"If only the world were so clear-cut..." Mr. Xiang shook his head and sighed lightly. "But, alas, if the law weren’t so stringent, who knows how many people would risk touching that forbidden object. In the eyes of these desperados, their lives are lighter than a feather."
"Mr. Xiang, why do you, on the one hand, want to protect their lives, and on the other, lament the strictness of the law? Do you want them dead or not?"
You Su’s tone was playful, not at all like he was talking to the lord of a city.
This remark, as expected, aroused Mr. Xiang’s displeasure. "Mr. Ye, what exactly do you mean? I’ve answered all your questions and shown you everything! But that doesn’t mean I’m always so easygoing!"
The atmosphere became tense immediately, and even Ji Lingruo looked at You Su nervously, not understanding why after everything was settled, You Su would still stir up trouble.
But You Su seemed completely unfazed by this angered Great Cultivator; he clasped his hands behind his back and asked slowly:
"May I ask, Mr. Xiang, did you know about the Dream Centipede on your son’s neck?"
The moment the words fell, the scene plunged into dead silence.
Zi Yiyi looked at You Su in disbelief. At this crucial moment, it wasn’t the time to bring up such a question. The current priority should be to take Qiao Xiuying’s body away from the City Lord’s mansion.
"What did you say?"
Mr. Xiang squinted and frowned, as if he hadn’t heard clearly.
You Su stood tall and said in a clear voice, "I asked, Mr. Xiang, about the Dream Centipede on your son’s neck, did you..."
This time, before You Su could finish his question, a powerful force gripped his throat, forcibly cutting off his query.
Being the highest cultivator, Zi Yiyi immediately noticed the anomaly at You Su’s neck. She quickly stepped forward to shield You Su, shouting:
"Mr. Xiang!"
This angry shout also snapped Mr. Xiang back to his senses, and he withdrew his secretly exerting hand.
"Venerable Xuanling, you must know what he’s talking about, and this isn’t something that can be casually slandered over!"
Zi Yiyi looked back at You Su, who was covering his neck and taking deep breaths, bit her lip lightly, and finally made up her mind, then said with resolve:
"He’s not wrong. Your son indeed has a Dream Centipede on him."
"Do you all know what level of evil spirit a Dream Centipede is? How could you possibly see it! And you say it’s not slander!"
Mr. Xiang’s presence expanded fully, causing even the hidden chamber underground to shake slightly, sending sparse dust cascading down.
"Yiyi, you should have a way to make the Dream Centipede appear, right?" You Su asked weakly after a few heavy coughs.
"Yes."
You Su had regained his breath, stood up straight again, and with a confident smile and a very determined tone, said:
"If Mr. Xiang doesn’t believe it, you can have him come over and verify it himself."
Upon hearing this, even Ji Lingruo looked at him with amazement, thinking her brother was perhaps overly confident.
If someone really was colluding with the Dream Centipede, in such a confrontation, wouldn’t they simply have the Dream Centipede hide? Who would be foolish enough to bring it for you to see?
Mr. Xiang snorted coldly, "If you want to accuse, who fears lack of words?"
"Is Mr. Xiang afraid?" You Su was unflinching. "Since you say we can’t see the Dream Centipede, how could we possibly manipulate your son? And right in front of you?"
"Boy! Just by your disrespect, I could arrest you! Don’t push it!"
"Such might from Mr. Xiang." You Su leisurely raised his hand, revealing a glowing jade pearl in his palm. "This is a Life-saving Pearl given by the First Elder of the Profound Sky Sect. Do you guess what happens if I crush it?"
You Su’s words were superficially a threat not to act rashly, but they mainly served to inform him that someone far beyond his ability to provoke was backing him. So, even if he was unwilling, he had to comply.
"And if my son doesn’t have the Dream Centipede you mentioned, what then?"
Mr. Xiang’s voice was icy cold, clearly unwilling to let the matter rest.
"At your disposal."
Hearing this, Mr. Xiang let out a cold laugh. You Su’s words were exactly what the Venerable Su Yin wanted.
He did not respond but instead shouted outside:
"Bring Wenting to me!"
Obviously, Mr. Xiang had acquiesced to this gamble, but Zi Yiyi furrowed her brows tightly.
Mr. Xiang’s roar seemed to signal his subordinates to inform, but in truth, it was imbued with cultivation, and this powerful voice, full of inner strength, was enough for Xiang Wenting outside the numerous courtyards to hear.
He was sending a warning!
Ji Lingruo didn’t know what You Su intended to do, but she chose to trust him unconditionally, even if it led to danger. Yet, holding tightly to Qiao Xiuyun’s hand revealed her inner tension.
Before long, Xiang Wenting appeared at the doorway of the secret chamber.
He was no longer the sorrowful figure of yesterday, now appearing dignified and full of confidence.
Seeing this, Zi Yiyi’s heart sank halfway.
She could not understand why You Su acted so impulsively. This move not only alerted the enemy but also put him in a perilous situation, which was completely contrary to his previous well-planned manner of doing things.
Could it be... he also had a deliberate aim this time?
"Wenting, these are Immortal Masters from the Divine Mountain Exorcism Bureau, here specifically to investigate the disturbance of evil spirits in Mo Ye City. Show your respect."
"Yes." Xiang Wenting hastily cupped his hands respectfully towards You Su and the others, "Xiang Wenting greets the Immortal Masters and thanks you for your efforts."
You Su and the others remained silent.
Xiang Wenting felt a bit at a loss and then asked, "Father, has the investigation yielded results?"
"Yes, the source of the demonic mites has been determined, but the Immortal Masters believe you are colluding with evil spirits."
"How is that possible!" Xiang Wenting immediately jumped in anger, looking heartbroken and enraged, "These evil spirits harm lives and are extremely sinister; how could I have any connection with such evil creatures!"