I do not allow

The back and forth between the two sides intensified the atmosphere.

Xiao Feng argued based on reason.

Qiu Mobai, however, only defended his Disciple, evading Xiao Feng's questions.

The originally peaceful scene of inquiry instantly became fraught with tension.

Seeing this, Gan Feng couldn't help but frown.

He stood up, attempting to speak for Xiao Feng.

"Sect Leader Qiu, Xiao Feng actually has no ill intentions. His questions this time are also to ascertain the truth. I think..."

Unexpectedly, before he could finish speaking, he was roughly interrupted by Qiu Mobai.

He saw him suddenly slam the table, and sternly shouted: "Enough! Gan Feng, does your Hua Yun Sect think too highly of itself? This is the Xianyun Sect, not a place for you to cause trouble! Someone, see them out!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the Hua Yun Sect Elders changed dramatically.

They held esteemed positions within their sect; when had they ever been treated like this?

In an instant, they were filled with righteous indignation, glaring at each other.

One Hua Yun Sect Elder clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging, gritting his teeth and saying: "Qiu Mobai, you've gone too far!"

Another Elder also couldn't help but open his mouth to rebuke: "Our Hua Yun Sect came with good intentions to inquire, but you are so rude, it is truly despicable!"

However, facing the anger of the Hua Yun Sect members, Qiu Mobai remained completely unmoved.

He sat high and mighty in the main seat, his gaze cold as he swept over everyone.

"Hmph, the way my Xianyun Sect conducts its affairs, why do I need to explain it to you? If you are unconvinced, just come at me!"

The tension between the two sides escalated, further intensifying the conflict.

What was originally a friendly visit had actually turned into a tense standoff.

Qiu Mobai sneered coldly and waved his hand.

"Since that is the case, then I ask all you Daoist friends of the Hua Yun Sect to leave. My sect's internal affairs do not require outsiders to worry about."

Before his words had even finished, the Hua Yun Sect Third Elder suddenly stood up and looked directly at Qiu Mobai.

"Sect Leader Qiu, we came today precisely for a major matter!"

The Third Elder's voice was like a great bell, making the eardrums of everyone in the hall buzz: "The matter of you cultivating the Devil's Path is no longer a secret. How can my Hua Yun Sect sit idly by?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall instantly fell silent.

Everyone's gazes shifted back and forth between Qiu Mobai and the Hua Yun Sect Third Elder, afraid of missing any subtle change in expression.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Mobai's face changed dramatically.

His face, which was usually calm and unperturbed, now changed unpredictably like a turbulent sea.

First, a trace of panic flashed, then it was immediately replaced by anger, and finally, he forced out a cold sneer.

He hadn't expected that this group of useless people from the Hua Yun Sect would actually know about his affairs!

Meanwhile, Xiao Feng was shocked internally. How did this Third Elder just blurt out the matter?

"Absurd!" Qiu Mobai suddenly slammed the table and stood up: "Hua Yun Sect Third Elder, do you know what you are saying? How can such slanderous words be uttered so carelessly?"

Those eyes, which were usually unfathomable, were now flickering erratically.

"If you have no real evidence, don't speak nonsense here!" Qiu Mobai forced himself to calm down and shouted sternly: "I, Qiu Mobai, act upright and sit straight, what do I fear from others' slander?"

His righteous appearance, if one didn't know the inside story, would have almost fooled them.

However, just as Qiu Mobai thought his performance was flawless, a clear voice suddenly rang out.

"Sect Leader Qiu, why bother with such futile sophistry?"

Everyone followed the sound and saw Xiao Feng slowly walk to the center of the hall, his eyes bright and piercing, looking directly at Qiu Mobai.

"Sect Leader Qiu's study is the place where the evidence is hidden."

Xiao Feng said each word distinctly, each word like a heavy hammer striking Qiu Mobai's heart: "You absorbing Disciple's vital energy to Cultivate the Devil's Path is already ironclad proof. As long as you enter the backyard, the truth will naturally be revealed!"

As soon as Xiao Feng said this, the hall immediately burst into an uproar.

Everyone started whispering and discussing among themselves.

Some were utterly shocked, some were half-believing, and some glared angrily at Qiu Mobai.

Upon hearing this accusation, Qiu Mobai's face instantly turned pale.

In his eyes, which were always calm and unperturbed, a trace of panic actually flashed at this moment.

However, he quickly adjusted his expression and forced himself to calm down, letting out a cold sneer.

"Xiao Feng, you are slandering me!" Qiu Mobai shouted sternly: "My Xianyun Sect conducts its affairs openly and honestly, how can you slander me like this?"

However, his voice already carried a subtle tremor that was difficult to detect.

His tightly clenched fists also exposed his inner panic.

Qiu Mobai was startled internally, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

Those eyes, which were usually unfathomable, now flashed with a trace of panic, as if his disguise had been torn open, exposing snakes, insects, rats, and ants under the sunlight.

However, years of cunning and experience allowed Qiu Mobai to quickly adjust his state.

He forcibly suppressed the panic in his heart, his face remained calm and composed, and the corner of his mouth even held a cold sneer. "Xiao Feng, you are talking nonsense. I, Qiu Mobai, act upright and sit straight, what do I fear from such baseless talk?"

Just then, Gan Feng stepped forward, looking troubled, and said: "Xiao Feng, this matter cannot be spoken of lightly. Sect Leader Qiu is the pillar of the Xianyun Sect, his status is esteemed. Without solid evidence, how can you casually slander him?"

As Gan Feng said this, his eyes subtly glanced at Xiao Feng, and the corner of his mouth slightly curved upwards, clearly cooperating in secret.

This cunning performance, if one didn't look closely, would really make them think he was defending Qiu Mobai.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng cupped his fists neither humbly nor arrogantly and said: "Sect Head Gan Feng's words are very true. However, I, Xiao Feng, act openly and honestly. If there is even half a false word in what I have said today, I am willing to be executed on the spot by all you Daoist friends!"

Xiao Feng's resounding declaration instantly shocked everyone present.

Since the Third Elder had already revealed everything, there was no turning back now!

Some gasped, some exchanged glances, and some nodded secretly.

Seeing this, Gan Feng struck while the iron was hot and said: "Since that is the case, why don't we ask Sect Leader Qiu to take us to the study to investigate. If there is no evidence in the study, we will execute Xiao Feng on the spot to set things right. What do you think, Sect Leader Qiu?"

This seemingly reasonable suggestion was actually backing Qiu Mobai into a corner.

Qiu Mobai knew clearly that once those unspeakable secrets in the study were discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The cold sweat on his forehead increased, and his hands began to tremble uncontrollably.

"This... this..." Qiu Mobai stammered, his eyes scanning everyone's faces in panic: "I am the Sect Head of a sect, how can I allow others to freely enter and exit my private quarters? Such an unreasonable request, this Sect Head absolutely will not allow!"

Qiu Mobai's refusal came so quickly, the panic and annoyance in his tone could no longer be concealed.

His face, which was always calm and unperturbed, now became distorted, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

No matter what, he would absolutely not let anyone enter that place. Once these people went in, the secrets he had hidden before could no longer be concealed!