This was an underground karst cave. The ground had obviously been artificially repaired and had its own layout.
Fiery red magma flowed slowly along the cracks, separating the ground and forming a complicated and huge formation.
Second Elder stared with his white eyes and sat on the ground. He said gloomily, "Last night, there seemed to be more than one person on Ox-Head Mountain."
The Bone Emissary stood to the side. Hearing this, he said softly, "So what? Other than wrong clues and murderous traps, there's nothing left on Ox-Head Mountain. "
"Kekeke … That kid from the Fang family, you let him go back just like that?"
"What else?"
"Do you really think Dong A will protect him?"
"If Dong A doesn't protect him. Other than Fang Heling's death, we won't lose anything. If Dong A protects him, we can see the Dao Academy wrangling with the Arrest Department. What's not to like? "
Second Elder laughed strangely and patted the seat next to him. "Come and sit with this old man."
There was magma under his feet, and a scorching and terrifying power was slowly surging.
"I'm still used to standing." The Bone Emissary said.
"Young people nowadays are getting more and more intelligent. Looking at you, I often feel old. "
"You were born with the Nether Eye. You can communicate with Yin and Yang from birth. Of course, you don't understand the hardships of mediocre people like us. " The Bone Emissary's face was always hidden under the mask. "If you don't have enough talent, you can only use your brain more."
Second Elder chuckled and looked up at him. "Emissary, do you also think this old man is an arrogant idiot?"
The Bone Emissary avoided eye contact and replied softly, "Of course you're not an arrogant idiot. But you should know that I'm not one either. "
"Your attitude is exactly the same as the Holy Maiden's."
"Is that so? Then it's my honor. "
"When the Daoist awakens, she will be the Divine Empress. Now you're on equal footing, but when the time comes, you can only be inferior to her forever. Are you willing? "
"There's nothing to be unwilling." The Bone Emissary smiled. "It's all for the sake of the Sect. What's the difference between high and low?"
After saying this, he turned and left.
He had already said what he needed to say. It was not a good experience to stay here and be on guard against that pair of eyes.
After the bone envoy walked far away, the Second Elder suddenly opened his arms, as if he was hugging something. "Who would have thought that the Nine Fiend Mysterious Yin Formation would leave behind such pure Yin fiend? Zuo Guanglie died a worthy death. This is truly Her Eminence's will! "
The magma in the crevice suddenly flowed back and formed a skeleton under his feet.
"Then, Lu Yan." Magma Skeleton spoke in a low and hoarse voice, "Who is the arrogant idiot?"
"Kekekeke, of course it's you! Isn't provoking Ye Lingxiao arrogant enough? "
Second Elder, whose real name was Lu Yan, lowered his head and cast his Nether Eyes at the crack in the ground.
"The plan has already reached this stage. Don't make any more mistakes …"
The skulls instantly dispersed, and the magma continued to flow slowly.
It was as if nothing had happened.
…
"Dean! Bad news! "
Jiang Wang had just walked to the door of Dong A's small courtyard when he saw a senior brother barge in.
Standing in the courtyard, he reported while panting, "The Arrest Department has come to our Dao Academy to arrest someone, but they have been stopped by Dean Song. They're at the entrance of the Dao Academy! Dean Song told me to inform you immediately! "
"Understood." Dong A stepped out of the room and walked out unhurriedly.
The Arrest Department? Jiang Wang's heart skipped a beat.
He guessed that they might be here to arrest Fang Heling. Their hidden sentry was gone just like that. They definitely had to have an explanation.
He lived in Pegasus Alley and entered the Dao Academy from the back door every time. Therefore, he did not know what had happened at the front door.
The senior brother who had reported led the way while Dong A walked behind him, methodically asking about what had happened.
Influenced by his indifference, the senior brother's mood also stabilized, and he recounted the matter from beginning to end.
The matter itself was not complicated. The Arrest Department had suddenly come to say that a hidden sentry in charge of tailing Fang Heling had gone missing and wanted to bring him back for investigation.
Xiao Tiemian, who had been teaching, had stopped them and demanded that the Arrest Department produce evidence first before discussing the matter of arresting Fang Heling.
Both sides were in a deadlock. Later, Vice Dean Song Qifang was alerted, and the Arrest Department's Deacon Dan Cha had also rushed over personally.
Because the situation had escalated to this point, they had no choice but to invite Dong A.
Dong A's expression was unreadable. After asking about the matter, he had already arrived at the front door.
Two cultivators from the Arrest Department were holding Fang Heling in custody, but Xiao Tiemian blocked their way, not allowing them to leave.
There was a bruise around Fang Heling's right eye. It looked like he had already suffered.
On the other side, Old Dean Song Qifang, surrounded by a group of instructors and students, was also in a standoff with the large group led by Dan Cha.
"Elder Song." Dan Cha spoke respectfully, but there was not the slightest bit of respect on his face. "May I know what your intentions are by obstructing my enforcement of the law?"
Song Qifang was already advanced in age. He blinked and was about to speak.
The crowd suddenly dispersed.
"Dean Dong is here!"
"Dean Dong, please uphold justice for us!"
Even Dan Cha's expression suddenly became serious.
"Dan, where do you want to take the students of the academy to?" Dong A asked indifferently.
"Dean Dong." Dan Cha had a smile on his face. "The Arrest Department suspected that there was something else behind the previous Mission C8 that caused the students of the Dao Academy to suffer heavy losses. Therefore, they sent a secret sentry to monitor Fang Heling day and night. However, just last night, a secret sentry from the Arrest Department, a Heavenly Cycle Realm cultivator, suddenly disappeared. The students of the Dao Academy are the future pillars of our Zhuang Country. For the safety of the students of the Dao Academy, we have decided to first bring Fang Heling back for investigation. "
"You say that Fang Heling is related to the disappearance of your secret sentry. Do you have evidence?"
Dan Cha felt that it was ridiculous. "That secret sentry disappeared while monitoring him. What evidence do we need? Whether he has nothing to do with it or not, we will know once we bring him back for investigation! "
"Then, are you going to extort a confession from him by torture or directly search his soul?"
Dan Cha forced a smile and said, "Dean Dong, you must be joking. The Arrest Department has always enforced the law impartially and abided by the rules. How can we do this? "
However, Dean Dong didn't show any mercy. "You are just a small Deacon. What kind of joke is this Dean playing with you? "
Speaking of which, the dean of the Dao Academy, the Deacons of the Arrest Department, and the City Lord were all high-ranking officials of the major cities. In terms of position, the City Lord was slightly higher than them. The dean and the Deacon should be of the same rank.
However, there were differences in the specifics of the major cities. It was nothing more than who was stronger and who had more authority.
In the past, when Song Qifang was in charge of the Dao Academy, it wasn't rare for Dan Cha to barge into the Dao Academy to arrest people. However, Dong Ah was in charge now.
Dan Cha was a cultivator at the peak of the Soaring Dragon Realm. How could he raise his head in front of Dong Ah?
"A disciple of the Dao Academy might become a colleague of the Arrest Department in the future. I will definitely not extort a confession from him by torture. "Dan Cha gritted his teeth and promised.
Dong Ah looked around. "Which instructor doesn't have a class later? Accompany Fang Heling to the Arrest Department. Our Zhuang Country has its own laws. We will cooperate with normal interrogation. However, if you dare to use those dirty tricks in prison, this Dean will definitely not allow it! "
"Dean, I will go. Fang Heling was taken away during my class. I should show up, "Xiao Tiemian said. He had always been known for his strictness. He also respected Dean Dong Ah, who had a similar personality.
The tense confrontation ended just like that. The people of the Arrest Department didn't dare to restrain Fang Heling anymore. They just surrounded him.
Xiao Tiemian accompanied him at the side.
From beginning to end, Fang Heling lowered his head and didn't say a word. However, his gaze was very complicated.
Before leaving, Dan Cha suddenly said, "That's right, Bureau Chief Ji will be coming to Maplewood City soon. He has dealings with Dean Dong in Xin 'an City. When the time comes, he might come to visit an old friend."
"Sure." Dong Ah was expressionless. "If the swelling on his face subsides, feel free to come."
Dan Cha: "…"
He originally wanted to intimidate others with his connections. However, he suddenly felt as if he knew something that he shouldn't know.
He could only leave hurriedly with his men.
…
Dong Ah was like a stabilizing needle, calming the morale of the Dao Academy. From beginning to end, he was steady and domineering.
Only Jiang Wang, who had been following behind Dong Ah since outside the small courtyard, noticed that Dong Ah's hands, which were behind his back, had clenched into fists.
The mention of "Xin 'an City" might have hurt him a little.
It had hurt this upright and plainspoken old man.
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