(Ugh! The last chapter was supposed to be filled with water, but I changed Traversing Water Palace to Traversing Wind Palace. I don't know what kind of medicine I took back then, but I've already changed! Also, don't forget to insure your monthly passes. God, you're amazing!)
Sikong Wuwei accepted the decree and expressed his gratitude!
Feng Ze turned around and cupped his fists towards Yue Tianbo.
Yue Tianbo didn't have much to say to Miao Yi and the others. After all, the difference between them was too great. Even the difference between heaven and earth wasn't enough to describe it. These six people weren't worthy of his personal summons anyway. He was only here to help the Six Sages clear the name of the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade. He wanted to show the other cultivators how impressive this honor was!
After some polite words of encouragement, Yue Tianbo stood up and left. 'Disperse!'
The group of people left the pagoda and golden hall. Miao Yi and the others naturally didn't want to fight with them, so they waited for them to leave first.
In the end, all the other Palace Lords had left. Only the one from Traversing Moon Palace remained standing, smiling at Miao Yi.
Since she wasn't leaving, Miao Yi and the others couldn't leave either. Unexpectedly, the one from Traversing Moon Palace strode over barefoot with a seductive posture. She walked right up to Miao Yi and waved her arm, gesturing to the others, saying, "You guys go first!"
Gu Sanzheng and the others didn't know what was going on, but they didn't dare disobey. They stole glances at Miao Yi, confused and worried, before cupping their fists and leaving.
After everyone left, the Traversing Moon Palace Lord Zhang Tianxiao didn't say a word. She simply smiled at Miao Yi. Her smile seemed to contain a deeper meaning, making Miao Yi feel uneasy.
In the end, Miao Yi steeled his heart. Since he had such a relationship, it wouldn't be right to not use it. He squeezed out a smile and cupped his fists. "Sister-in-law!"
"Sister-in-law …" Zhang Tianxiao was taken aback. She then covered her mouth and giggled. She laughed so hard that she shook. She patted her half-revealed chest and said, "What a nice way to call Sister-in-law! Miao Yi, you're slapping your sister-in-law's face in public! "
Miao Yi was taken aback. He gathered his courage and asked, "Sister-in-law, why do you say that?"
Zhang Tianxiao sighed. "Didn't Huo Lingxiao tell you? I was willing to hand over the most fertile land in Traversing Moon Palace to you, but you refused to give me any face. You don't want to go to a good place, but you want to go to a place with barren mountains and unruly rivers. Isn't this slapping my face? To think that I personally made a move to force Lan Hou to release you, yet you don't appreciate my kindness at all! Could it be that my Traversing Moon Palace is so disliked by you? How can I endure this? "
Miao Yi's eyes gradually widened. "You are the Traversing Moon Palace Lord. Then you and …" He choked on his words. It seemed that Huo Lingxiao was really living off a woman! No wonder he wanted to send me to the Sea of Constellations.
Zhang Tianxiao seemed to have guessed what he was thinking. She smiled and opened her arms, twirling in a charming manner. "Do I not look like the Traversing Moon Palace Lord?"
"Greetings, Palace Master!" Miao Yi cupped his fists in embarrassment. He blamed Huo Lingxiao for hiding his strength so well. At the same time, he couldn't help asking, "Was it the Palace Lord who saved me from Governor Lan?"
Zhang Tianxiao chuckled, as though saying, 'Do I need to lie to you?' Instead of answering his question, she said, "I just want to know why you didn't want to stay in my Traversing Moon Palace. Was it because Huo Lingxiao sent you to the Sea of Constellations? "
Miao Yi hurriedly waved his hands and said, "That's not the case! Big Brother Huo explained to me afterwards that he didn't know I was sent to the Sea of Constellations. In truth … I won't hide it from Palace Master. I only found out from someone else after I was released from prison that I wasn't originally going to be imprisoned. It was only because Governor Lan found out that Big Brother Huo and I were sworn brothers that he suddenly imprisoned me! Even now, I still don't understand what happened. I really didn't want to be caught in this undeserved calamity again. At the same time, I didn't want to bring trouble to Big Brother Huo either. That's why I chose another place to stay. "
This was the explanation he had prepared for Huo Lingxiao. Who knew he would have to use it in advance?
Zhang Tianxiao suddenly understood. So that was the reason. If it were someone else, they might not believe it, but she understood why Lan Hou would imprison Miao Yi because of Huo Lingxiao.
"Lan Hou is a despicable man. Why bother with him?! Fine! I won't blame you for this! " Zhang Tianxiao, who had been smiling all this while, seemed to be in a bad mood as soon as Lan Hou was mentioned. She scoffed coldly and didn't continue speaking with Miao Yi.
Miao Yi couldn't tell if she was angry at him or Lan Hou. He didn't know what kind of relationship Lan Hou had with Zhang Tianxiao. He was just curious. So Lan Hou didn't let him go because of Fairy Hong Chen. If Hong Chen didn't even have that much respect, why did she say that back then?
Miao Yi looked around the empty golden hall and saw that he was the only one left. He immediately heaved a sigh of relief. He took the opportunity to carefully observe the golden hall before walking out.
Outside, he saw that the various Palace Lords were chatting in groups of twos and threes in the garden. Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei were standing in a corner, quietly waiting for him. Gu Sanzheng and the other two hadn't left either. They were together with Zhao Fei and the others.
Miao Yi went up to meet up with the five of them. Under their concerned gazes, he gently shook his head to indicate that he was fine. Only then did they leave together.
Just as they were about to descend the mountain, Lan Hou, who had been listening to Pu Yigong's report with a frown, suddenly shouted, "Stop right there!"
Miao Yi and the others instinctively turned around and saw him staring at them. Clearly, he wanted them to stop. While the others were confused, Miao Yi knew what was going on and remained calm.
Lan Hou's shout caused the other Palace Lords to turn their heads over as well. They saw Lan Hou leading Pu Yigong over to Miao Yi's group, then waved his hand at Gu Sanzheng's group and said, "This is none of your business. The three of you can leave first. You three, stay here for a while!" He swept a cold gaze across Miao Yi's group.
Gu Sanzheng and the others exchanged glances, but they didn't dare to disobey. They cupped their fists and looked at Miao Yi and the others, then left the mountain. The three of them couldn't help but wonder, 'Why are these guys so nosy?'
"Do you know why I want you three here?" Lan Hou asked coldly.
The three of them exchanged glances, then cupped their fists and asked for guidance.
"You'll find out soon enough!" Lan Hou turned to look at Granny Tao, then suddenly shouted, "Lock the three of them up first!"
The three of them were stunned. Pu Yigong had already extended his hand and said, "Please!"
"Wait!" An aged voice called out. Granny Tao walked over with her golden dragon-head staff propped against the ground.
The other Palace Lords exchanged glances, then walked over curiously as well. They were purely here to watch the show!
With a wrinkled face and drooping eyebrows, Granny Tao stood in front of Lan Hou and chuckled, "Governor Lan, why are you doing this? You captured my subordinates right in front of me. Are you not going to give me an explanation before taking them away? "
Lan Hou frowned. However, he knew that it wouldn't be right if he didn't give an explanation, so he nodded to Pu Yigong.
Pu Yigong immediately bowed to the Palace Lords, then explained everything that had happened to Miao Yi and the others recently. The most important part was that Huyan Shou, who had been locked up in the prison, had suddenly died not too long ago. Furthermore, his death was very suspicious. It was clearly the work of a cultivator!
Most of the Palace Lords were surprised. They didn't expect something like this to happen.
"I see!" Granny Tao sighed, then asked curiously, "Based on what you're saying, that person died just now. However, these three subordinates of mine were clearly meeting with the Overlord right here. They weren't even present. There were so many eyes watching, and even Governor Lan Hou saw it with his own eyes. So how can Lan Hou be so sure that the three of them were the culprits? Do you have any reason to convince me? "
Beside her, Zhang Tianxiao suddenly giggled. "Some people are just using their power to avenge a personal grudge!"
Lan Hou ignored her and said to Granny Tao, "If a cultivator wants to make a move on a mortal, there are many ways they can do so! I didn't say that they were the culprits. However, since they are related to this matter, they are all suspects. Naturally, we have to bring them back for investigation. The innocent will know their innocence, and the guilty will know their innocence! "
Granny Tao leaned on her walking stick and shook her head weakly as she asked, "In other words, Lan Hou has no evidence! I wonder if what I said is correct? "
Lan Hou frowned and asked, "Are you trying to stop me from investigating this case, Granny Tao?"
Granny Tao waved her hand and said, "I didn't say that. However, if you don't have any evidence, what right do you have to detain my subordinates? Do you really think that I'm an easy target just because I'm old? Even the Overlord saw the three of them with his own eyes. He can prove that they weren't at the scene. If I let you take them away, where would I put my old face? Governor Lan, let me make this clear. If you have evidence, I won't say a word even if you come to my Traversing Water Palace to arrest them. As for now? Since you don't have any evidence … "
She turned to Miao Yi and the others and said, "There's nothing for you to do for now. Go take up your posts as soon as possible! I'll look for you when I need you. You won't be able to escape then! "
Miao Yi and the others immediately cupped their fists and accepted their orders. However, Lan Hou's expression darkened as he reached out to stop them. "Hold it! It won't be too late to leave after investigating this case. We don't need any more time! "
"I've long heard of Governor Lan's righteousness in enforcing the law. Today, I finally understand that seeing is believing!" Granny Tao suddenly laughed. "Lan Hou, are you trying to use force on me? Are you trying to bully me because I'm old? "
All the Palace Lords had smiles on their faces as they watched the drama unfold. The Traversing Moon Palace Lord was especially eager to see what Lan Hou could do to Granny Tao!
Lan Hou said solemnly, "The one who died was no ordinary person after all. This matter involves the Huyan Clan. If we let the suspect go so easily, the Huyan Clan will use this as an excuse to escalate the matter. Who will clean up the mess then?"
"So what if it's the Huyan Clan?" Granny Tao laughed shrilly. "Lan Hou! Don't even think of using Huyan Taibao to scare me. When I was young and followed Mu Fanjun to conquer the world, Yue Tianbo's status was even lower than mine. Huyan Taibao was still a child, and even he had to bow to me when he saw me. Who knows where you were back then, Lan Hou? That's right! It's all because I'm useless. After so many years, I've allowed all these youngsters to climb all over me. Every single one of them even dares to yell at me. I'm ashamed! Lan Hou! I may be old, and I may be useless, but I still have the right to speak. You want to capture my people without any evidence? I'd like to see who has the guts to do so! Forget about you, Governor Lan, even if Huyan Taibao doesn't have any evidence, he can go to my Traversing Water Palace and try to capture someone without any evidence! As long as he dares to do it, I'll go to the Realm Beyond Heaven and demand an explanation from Mu Fanjun. I'll ask her why she's bullying me like this. I'll ask her if she's trying to kick me aside because she's no longer of any use to me! "
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