315: Chapter 316 Come with us!

The colleague looked around, and seeing no one was paying attention, leaned in closer and lowered his voice significantly:

"Do you think Elder Meng suspects that Ye Changge... is involved in the death of his great-grandson?"

The Disciple's movements paused slightly.

A moment later, he shook his head:

"That shouldn't be the case. Meng Zilang was killed on the eastern border of Zhao State, while that Ye Changge is at Longmai Mountain in the southwest; they have nothing to do with each other. No matter how muddled Elder Meng is, he wouldn't drag him into this."

"Then why did he..."

"Who knows." The Disciple interrupted him, his tone tinged with a trace of impatience,

"Perhaps he just doesn't like the look of Ye Changge, or perhaps he's in a bad mood lately and wants to vent his anger on someone. Regardless, this isn't something we can manage, nor is it any of our business."

He paused, then added in a low voice:

"That Ye Changge is nobody to me; why would I risk offending our own Elder for his sake?"

Hearing this, the colleague nodded and said no more.

The two lowered their heads and continued handling their tasks.

The Records Hall returned to tranquility, as if the small disturbance just now had never happened.

Only the Disciple occasionally looked up, his gaze cast toward the window, sighing inwardly—

The Ye Family of Longmai Mountain had finally managed to make some progress as a clan, yet now it had run straight into the muzzle of Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande's gun...

What a pity.

Meanwhile.

Lingxiao Sect, Outer Sect Reception Area.

Ye Changge stood with his hands behind his back in the plaza before the mountain gate, waiting patiently.

He was here today to offer tribute.

The Ye Family of Longmai Mountain had now officially been incorporated under the jurisdiction of the Lingxiao Sect, and they were required to offer Spirit Stones, Spirit Medicine, Talismans, and other items to the Sect each year as a sign of submission.

This was an annual routine. Ye Changge had come in person, firstly to show respect, and secondly, to take the opportunity to inquire about news of Xia Qingyue.

He hadn't seen that cold-as-ice Lingxiao Sect inner Disciple—who nevertheless looked at him with special regard—for some time.

"I wonder how Fairy Xia has been recently..."

Ye Changge was just thinking this when suddenly—

Two streaks of light descended from the sky, landing before him.

The light dissipated, revealing two Cultivators dressed in cyan Daoist robes.

The style of their robes differed from ordinary Lingxiao Sect Disciples; a large character for "Law" was embroidered on their chests, which was the mark of the Law Enforcement Hall.

The two were one tall and one short; the tall one had a cold, stern face and sharp eyes, while the short one was slightly plump, but his gaze was equally unkind.

Both of their Auras were clearly at the Foundation Establishment Mid-stage, a cut above Ye Changge.

Ye Changge raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint, ominous premonition rising in his heart.

"Are you Ye Changge?"

The tall Cultivator spoke, his voice cold and hard, carrying a hint of arrogance.

Ye Changge remained neither humble nor pushy, cupping his hands and saying:

"That is correct. May I ask what business you Fellow Daoists have with me?"

"Law Enforcement Hall, Chu Sheng." The tall Cultivator did not return the salute, merely stating his name coldly, then took a jade slip from his sleeve and waved it before Ye Changge,

"Someone has reported you for violating the regulations of the Qingyun Sect, forcibly seizing the Spiritual Land of the Li Family at Longmai Mountain, and killing three Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Li Family. You will come with us now."

The short Cultivator nodded upon hearing this, looking at Ye Changge with a cold, piercing gaze, spiritual light faintly flickering in his hands; he was clearly ready to strike at any moment.

Ye Changge's expression darkened slightly.

Seizing the Spiritual Land?

That matter happened two years ago; why is it being dug up now?

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and he quickly understood the crux of the matter—

This matter went against the rules.

If it truly went against the rules, the Lingxiao Sect would have come for him long ago; why wait until today?

Someone must be pulling strings behind the scenes.

Ye Changge sneered inwardly, though his face remained composed as he said calmly:

"Fellow Daoists, there are other circumstances regarding this matter. At that time, it was the Li Family that instigated the conflict and took the initiative to attack my Family; I was merely defending myself. Moreover, the Spiritual Land at Longmai Mountain was something the Li Family voluntarily signed a Spiritual Contract to compensate me with; it was not forcibly seized."

"Save those words for when we reach the Law Enforcement Hall." Chu Sheng waved his hand impatiently,

"We are only responsible for following orders to apprehend people, not for judging cases. Will you come on your own, or shall we help you?"

As he finished speaking, a flash of light appeared in his hand, and a phantom image of a chain shimmering with cold light emerged from thin air, slowly slithering in the air and exuding a suffocating power of confinement.

That was a Magical Artifact specifically used to bind Cultivators—the Spirit Binding Lock.

Once locked, one's spiritual power would be sealed, making one like a Mortal, left to be slaughtered.

Ye Changge's gaze landed on the chain, his heart sinking slightly.

He knew that he could not resist at this moment.

To act out in front of the Lingxiao Sect mountain gate would be suicide.

Let alone an Foundation Establishment Early Stage Cultivator like himself, even a Core Formation Cultivator would have to think twice.

"Very well."

Ye Changge nodded, his tone calm.

He did not resist, nor did he argue; he simply stepped between the two Law Enforcement Hall Cultivators and extended his hands.

Seeing this, a trace of surprise flashed in Chu Sheng's eyes.

He had expected this Cultivator from a small Family to be panicked, begging bitterly, or even attempting to flee.

He hadn't expected the other party to be so calm.

He certainly has guts.

Chu Sheng nodded inwardly, but his face remained cold and hard as he urged the Dharma spell in his hand—

The Spirit Binding Lock flew out with a clatter, wrapped around Ye Changge's wrists, flashed with spiritual light, and then faded beneath his skin.

Ye Changge only felt a strange power surge into his body, instantly sealing most of his spiritual power.

Although he could still barely circulate it, it was impossible to use it for combat.

"Let's go."

Chu Sheng turned around and took flight on his sword.

The short Cultivator followed closely behind, flanking Ye Changge on the left and right.

The three turned into three streaks of light, flying toward the depths of the Lingxiao Sect.

Ye Changge was sandwiched in the middle, his expression still calm, but he had already begun to calculate in his mind.

Although this matter was troublesome, he was not too worried.

After all, who doesn't have some connections?

He was not alone in the Lingxiao Sect.

Xia Qingyue.

That Lingxiao Sect inner Disciple with the Ice Spiritual Root and Taiyin Spiritual Body had a close relationship with him.

As long as he could find her, this matter should not be difficult to resolve.

If Xia Qingyue couldn't resolve it...

Ye Changge's heart stirred as he remembered the archaic token in his Storage Pouch.

That was what that Core Formation young lady had left him.

That female Cultivator was a Core Formation True Person of the Lingxiao Sect.

With her there, what trouble could not be resolved?

Thinking of this, Ye Changge felt greatly reassured.

He collected his thoughts and allowed the two Law Enforcement Hall Cultivators to take him, flying toward the depths of the Lingxiao Sect.

The Law Enforcement Hall was located in the heart of the Lingxiao Sect, a massive hall that was pitch black throughout.

In front of the hall stood a stone stele several zhang tall, inscribed with the four large characters "Law Enforcement as Firm as a Mountain," with sharp, powerful calligraphy that resembled a sharp sword piercing straight into the clouds.

When Ye Changge was brought into the hall, several Cultivators were already sitting inside.

In the very center, an old man with white hair and beard sat upright on the main seat, his face dignified and his Aura deep; he was clearly a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Cultivator.

On both sides sat two Cultivators, all at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, their gazes like torches, scrutinizing Ye Changge as he walked in.