Yue Qianmen was one of the top ten elders in the Lianxu State at the Zhongzhou School.
His Cultivation state was the highest among them, and his status was also the highest, with only Monk Duhai being comparable to him. As such, he asked the question in an imposing manner.
The expression on Duke Lu's face didn't change, as he said, "Nobody is allowed to enter the Fiend Prison. The puppets are responsible for bringing the prisoners out, even if they are interrogated."
In fact, the prisoners sent to the Fiend Prison had already been exploited by the Pure Heaven Bureau and various sects, so they were rarely interrogated.
However, some deviant practitioners had a higher Cultivation state and a stronger devil practitioner, so it was more difficult to kill them. As such, they were sent to the Fiend Prison to wait for their deaths.
Yue Qianmen sneered, "The situation was so dangerous that day; can't we make an exception?"
"The rules are the rules. Even the Immortal Tan can't enter the Fiend Prison, to say nothing of you and me."
Duke Lu continued expressionlessly, "In fact, if nobody had entered the Fiend Prison for so many years, how could the world not know that the Old Dragon had eaten so many people?"
This rhetorical question seemed normal, but it was not.
The crowd thought that State Duke was indeed the most favored person of the Emperor, and that he was so unyielding toward the Zhongzhou School.
Yue Qianmen yelled, "The divine dragon has sacrificed so much for the peace of Chaotian; it's not a big deal for him to swallow some deviant beings. Moreover, this is the content of the agreement. "
"The agreement didn't mention eating the living people; otherwise, the Imperial court, the Guocheng Temple and the Aoyama Sect wouldn't dare agree to it."
Duke Lu continued while looking at him in Silence, "Even your Zhongzhou School … wouldn't dare sign the agreement."
After a moment of silence, Yue Qianmen said, "State Duke, please don't hesitate. We have to give an explanation for this matter."
"Isn't it clear? What explanation do you want? "
Duke Lu said, "The Old Dragon violated the agreement and attempted to eat the King Of The Underworld; but his spiritual soul was controlled by the King Of The Underworld, and the two of them died together."
Everybody knew that this was what the King Of The Underworld said before his death, and it was the only fact that they could see.
Yue Qianmen was so angry that he laughed and said, "This is ridiculous! Do you believe the words of the King Of The Underworld? Then what about the person who escaped? "
Monk Duhai suddenly said, "The change of the Fiend Prison must have something to do with the person who escaped in the beginning. I wonder if Taichang Temple knows anything about it."
Duke Lu was a little surprised. He did not expect Monk Duhai to speak up for Zhongzhou School.
Yue Qianmen said, "That's right. Before the Dragon God died, Bai Zhenren discovered that someone had escaped from underground. Who was that person? Could he have released the King Of The Underworld? "
"Though the person who escaped from the Fiend Prison has a high Cultivation state, how could he not be discovered by the Old Dragon in the Fiend Prison and find the King Of The Underworld in the Taichang Prison?"
Duke Lu went on expressionlessly, "Immortal masters, you might not know that there is a forbidding formation left by the Fairy Lady in Taichang Prison, which can be dismantled except by a swordsman in the Heavenly Arrival State."
Yue Qianmen said, "But the person who escaped must be suspicious. State Duke, why don't you agree to start the investigation from the prisoners of the Fiend Prison?"
Duke Lu said, "Over the years, the Imperial court and various Cultivation sects have sent a great many prisoners to the Fiend Prison. Do you want to investigate all of them?"
Yue Qianmen sneered, "Why can't we investigate? We should investigate from the last few days to the hundreds of years ago. We can't let go of any suspect. "
After a moment of silence, Duke Lu said, "Now that Elder Yue insists on investigating, let's do it."
Yue Qianmen suddenly felt something was out of place. As he was about to ask for more details, Monk Duhai had already asked Taichang Temple to start investigating the previous files.
Taichang Temple was destroyed into ruins during the change of the Fiend Prison. Fortunately, the files were not written on paper, so they were well preserved.
It was a magic treasure shaped like a jade amulet. All the prisoners who were sent to the Fiend Prison had to pass through the Pure Heaven Bureau, and the handover records of both parties were stored there.
The Pure Heaven Bureau had also sent over a large number of files for comparison.
The officials and the representatives of various Cultivation sects looked at the words flowing down on the light screen, their expressions attentive and serious.
To investigate the person who escaped from the Fiend Prison, they had to investigate from the back to the front.
It didn't take long for many people to find something wrong with one of the files.
Many noises suddenly broke out in the tranquil Taichang Temple.
The noises were not whispers, but the sounds of the chair legs rubbing against the ground when the chairs were moved, and the sounds of the teacups bumping against the tabletop when the teacups were put down.
The name of the prisoner was Song Xin. According to the handover records, he should be the advisor of a certain place in Bulao Lin; but it was evident that there was something wrong with the files regarding this person.
Monk Duhai summoned an official of the Pure Heaven Bureau to inquire about the details of the arrest of this person by the Pure Heaven Bureau.
The official of the Pure Heaven Bureau was quite nervous. He didn't know anything about this matter. All he knew was that this prisoner was sent to the Pure Heaven Bureau and interrogated by the chief commander.
Hearing this, the bustling Taichang Temple became quiet again, deathly quiet.
It was then that the records obtained by Taichang Temple from the puppet of the magic gold were delivered to the room. Duke Lu flipped to the relevant page, furrowing his eyebrows slightly.
"Is there a problem?" asked Duke Lu.
"The door of the cell of this prisoner named Song Xin has been opened."
Duke Lu handed the crystal core of the puppet to Monk Duhai.
Monk Duhai sensed it with his spiritual awareness, and his expression grew grave, as he said, "Ask Chief Commander Zhang to come here."
It grew even quieter in the room. Nobody could enter the Fiend Prison. Who could open the door of the cell except for the puppet?
Someone noticed that Elder Yue Qianmen had fallen silent since the investigation of the prisoner named Song Xin began, not as tough as he had been at the beginning.
It didn't take long before Zhang Yi 'ai, who was responsible for organizing the rebuilding of various sects in Zhaoge City, was invited to Taichang Temple.
Hearing Monk Duhai's question, Zhang Yi 'ai said after a moment of silence, "I have an impression of that prisoner named Song Xin. He is indeed a surviving member of Bulao Lin. As for why the door of the cell was opened, you should ask Taichang Temple."
Duke Lu pulled back his gaze from the teacup and said to Zhang Yi 'ai, "There is something wrong with the file of this person at the Pure Heaven Bureau."
Zhang Yi 'ai said while staring into his eyes, "I don't understand what State Duke means."
Duke Lu didn't say anything more, lowering his head to look at the tea in his teacup.
Monk Duhai asked calmly, "Where was this person captured? Who is the official of the Pure Heaven Bureau who dealt with him?"
Everything in the world was afraid of the word "seriousness". No matter how meticulous a scheme was, as long as the investigation was thorough enough, there would always be something that couldn't be explained clearly.
Moreover, it was because the Zhongzhou School was threatened by Bulao Lin that they sent this person to the Fiend Prison. It was carried out in a hurry, so there were many loopholes that hadn't been covered up yet.
Yue Qianmen's face grew gloomy, as he said, "Master, why don't you ask first …"
Monk Duhai raised his hand to signal for him not to speak. Staring into Zhang Yi 'ai's eyes, Monk Duhai said calmly but sternly, "The Old Dragon died tragically, and Zhaoge City is in chaos. This is not something that the Zhongzhou School has to deal with. If there is a hidden story, please don't conceal it from us, Master."
Yue Qianmen muttered to himself as he looked at Zhang Yi 'ai, hoping that his Young Brother could think of a way to deal with it.
Zhang Yi 'ai lowered his head slightly and looked at the green bricks under his feet, reflecting on something.
Duke Of He said in a mocking tone, "The name of that prisoner is Song Xin … It's an interesting name. Did someone send him to the Fiend Prison to deliver a letter?"
Seeing the scene, the officials of Taichang Temple and the Pure Heaven Bureau and the representatives of various sects all felt nervous.
The chief commander of the Pure Heaven Bureau, Zhang Yi 'ai, was an important figure in the Imperial court, but he had nothing to say at the moment.
Zhang Yi 'ai suddenly lifted his head and said, "That prisoner was sent here by the Royal Teacher Liang. I don't know anything else."
Having said that, a hint of relief and relief showed in his eyes.
Yue Qianmen stared at Zhang Yi 'ai's back, his eyes cold.
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It was deathly quiet in Taichang Temple, devoid of any sound.
The birds flying back to the new plum garden from the outskirts of Zhaoge City passed by in the sky, chirping loudly.
Did the mishap of the Fiend Prison have something to do with the Palace of Prince Jing Xin?
After a moment of silence, Monk Duhai said, "Master Zhang, please stay at Taichang Temple for a while."
Then, he turned to Duke Lu and asked, "Shall we stop here today?"
Duke Lu nodded and got up to greet the crowd in the hall, heading toward the outside of Taichang Temple.
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