When Luo Jinzhong emerged from the Sumeru Space, the morale of the cultivators on the Asura Sect's side was greatly boosted. Their words also became more resolute.
Luo Yao, on the other hand, had a dark expression on his face. He stared at Luo Jinzhong for a while, then stood up and said to Yun Lin, "This person is the former Imperial Guard Commander, Luo Jinzhong. Forty years ago, he fled with the Empress's palace maid, Si Ling. Today, we encountered him, so please arrest him."
With such a heavy accusation, many cultivators tactfully shut their mouths. Abducting the Empress's palace maid was a serious crime.
Moreover, Luo Yao's righteous words clearly indicated that he had shed all pretense of cordiality. Even if there was something fishy going on, with Yun Lin's status, she couldn't continue to cover it up.
When Mu Lang heard this, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Fellow Daoist Luo seems to be exaggerating. That palace maid, Si Ling, definitely didn't flee with Jinzhong. She received the Empress's decree a long time ago, and when she left the Imperial City, she had already regained her freedom. Luo Jinzhong was only ordered to protect her. How could he possibly flee with her? "
When Luo Yao heard this, anger appeared on his face, and he said, "Sect Master Mu is indeed eloquent. You can actually reverse right and wrong, and turn black into white. As everyone knows, Prince Wei personally issued an order to convict the two of them of fleeing. This matter is well known to everyone in the Imperial City. Does Sect Master Mu still want to argue for them? "
Unexpectedly, Mu Lang's face didn't show the slightest trace of fear. Instead, he called his attendant over and gave a few instructions. Then, he turned to Yun Lin and said, "I've already ordered someone to invite Young Friend Si Ling over. Please wait for a moment."
"Even so, there will be a public opinion. Once Si Ling arrives, we'll know. Commander Luo, please calm down. Since Sect Master Mu has already called her over, are you afraid you won't be able to see her? "Yun Lin, who was sitting on the main seat, said.
Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that although she seemed to be speaking fairly, she was still constantly suppressing Luo Yao. Even if he had Prince Wei behind him, there had to be a fair judgment. She couldn't convict the person in front of her based on his one-sided words.
Not long after, the sound of hurried footsteps came from the long corridor outside the rear hall. It seemed that someone was rushing here.
Everyone hurriedly used their Divine Perception to scan the area and found that the attendant behind Mu Lang was rushing over with a late-stage Yuanying female cultivator. After entering the main hall, Si Ling walked up to Mu Lang and Yun Lin. She bowed and said, "I'm very happy to see you. May I know why you've summoned me?"
Without waiting for Luo Yao to ask, Mu Lang spoke first, "Today, Count Luo Yao has accused you and Luo Jinzhong of absconding. Is there such a thing?"
"I'm greatly indebted to Her Majesty the Empress. Why would I run away? It's just that Her Majesty the Empress saw that Big Brother Luo and I were in love with each other, so she gave me a special gift to return to my hometown. I hope Sect Master won't listen to other people's slander," Si Ling replied.
Luo Yao, who was at the side, couldn't sit still after hearing this. Most of the people in front of him were echoing one another. If he couldn't see through such a simple matter, then he shouldn't stay in the sect anymore.
He immediately interrupted, "I'm guilty, Si Ling. The evidence of you and Luo Jinzhong absconding is conclusive. Furthermore, Prince Wei has personally made the decision. This matter is irrefutable. How can you deny it?"
As soon as he said this, the Severed Soul cultivators began to whisper to each other. It was obvious that Luo Yao wanted to go all out against Mu Lang. If the two of them were really convicted, then many of the cultivators present would go all out to capture them. As for the cultivators of the Asura Sect, if they tried to stop them, it would give Luo Yao and the others an excuse.
Shaoqing heard a voice. "Since when can Prince Wei represent the Empress's will? Since this girl has received the Empress's title, she naturally won't lie. Why don't we let her take out the token to verify the authenticity? There's no need for us to be suspicious of each other."
Luo Yao looked toward the source of the voice. The person who spoke was actually an inconspicuous cultivator sitting at the end of the right side. After sizing him up, he suppressed the anger in his heart and turned to Yun Lin. "Fine, if he can really take out the evidence to prove what he said is true, I will definitely report this matter to His Highness."
Unexpectedly, Luo Yao continued to use his status as the two princes to pressure Yun Lin. A trace of disgust flashed through Yun Lin's eyes. She then said indifferently, "If that's the case, Si Ling, if you can take out the evidence, I will naturally make the decision for you."
The little girl's face lit up with joy. She quickly took out a jade slip from her storage ring and respectfully presented it over her head.
Seeing this, Luo Yao reached out his spiritual power to grab the jade slip. Mu Lang, who was standing at the side, was quick to react. He reached out his hand and deflected Luo Yao's spiritual power, saying, "Fellow Luo Yao seems to be too impatient. Let Senior Yun take a look at this item first."
Luo Yao's face went blank for a moment, then he realized that he was being unreasonable. He hurriedly apologized to Yun Lin, who was sitting in the main seat, then sat down unwillingly.
Yun Lin didn't say anything else. She reached out and took the jade slip into her hand. After inspecting it with her spiritual sense, she said calmly, "This is indeed the Empress's decree. In this way, Luo Jinzhong and Si Ling's identities will be verified. At the same time, the imperial court's arrest warrant will be removed.
Hearing this, everyone on Mu Lang's side heaved a sigh of relief. They then began to chime in. Si Ling knelt and bowed to the master of the main seat. She repeatedly expressed her gratitude. As long as a Body Integration cultivator gave the order, this matter would be settled.
However, Luo Yao revealed an unwilling expression and said, "Please allow me to take a look at the contents of the imperial decree."
Yun Lin's face fell when she heard this. It was clear that she didn't believe Luo Yao's words.
Killing intent flashed through Yun Lin's eyes as she revealed the seal at the end of the jade slip. Luo Yao's expression stiffened when he saw this. After a long while, he replied with a trembling voice, "Since this is the Empress's decree, I don't dare to have any doubts. Since this matter is like this, we won't make things difficult for Si Ling and Luo Jinzhong."
A trace of a smile appeared on Mu Lang's face. It was as if he was trying to minimize this matter. He then raised the cup in his hand and offered a toast to Luo Yao. At the same time, he also tried to appease him.
As someone who was experienced in the ways of the world, he naturally knew how to restrain himself. He had seen Luo Yao and the others' overbearing attitude, but he still maintained a calm expression. At the same time, he arranged for Si Ling to sit with Luo Jinzhong.
After three rounds of wine, Luo Yao said, "I've heard that the Asura Sect is also a branch of the imperial court. It's rare for us to be here as guests. We'd also like to witness the splendor of the sect's top-notch experts. Would Sect Master be willing to give us some pointers?"
This was no different from an invitation to battle. Everyone's expression changed as they turned to look at Mu Lang. They wanted to see how he would respond.
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