317: Chapter 318 What did the other party do wrong?

This jade pendant was a special sensory Magical Artifact. The light it was emitting now indicated that the other party had entered the scope of the Law Enforcement Hall; only then would this jade pendant emit such light.

However, ordinary Disciples had no right to approach this place at all, let alone enter.

"Hmm?"

Meng Qingcheng parted her red lips slightly, letting out a soft sound of surprise.

She put down the jade slip in her hand and gently stroked the jade pendant with her slender fingers, feeling the fluctuations coming from it.

Meng Qingcheng frowned slightly.

Why did he come to the Law Enforcement Hall?

Could it be that his token was lost and picked up by someone?

Or...

Meng Qingcheng's mind stirred, and without thinking further, she directly released her Divine Sense and swept it toward the direction of the Law Enforcement Hall.

How powerful was the Divine Sense of a Core Formation True Person?

In an instant, an invisible force of Divine Sense surged out like a tide, instantly enveloping the entire Law Enforcement Hall area. Palaces, courtyards, corridors, side halls... every corner was clearly visible within her perception.

Soon, her Divine Sense captured a figure.

It was a young man walking slowly along the corridor of the Law Enforcement Hall.

He wore a green shirt, his posture was upright, and his steps were calm.

With sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, his Face was like jade, his features deep and exquisite, and a gentle, jade-like aura faintly flowed around him.

Although he was in such a dignified place as the Law Enforcement Hall, there was not the slightest hint of awkwardness; instead, he seemed to be strolling in a leisurely courtyard.

Two Law Enforcement Hall Disciples followed on his left and right, without using Soul-Locking Chains, and their attitude was considered polite.

Meng Qingcheng's gaze fell upon that handsome Face, and her beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed.

She had only seen him once before.

That was several years ago, when she had suffered Qi Deviation while practicing, her Yin and Yang were unbalanced, and she urgently needed pure Yang Qi to harmonize them.

She searched for a thousand miles around and finally discovered this young Cultivator who happened to be nearby in a desolate mountain wilderness.

That night...

Scenes from that time involuntarily surfaced in Meng Qingcheng's mind, her cheeks flushed slightly, but she forcibly suppressed it immediately.

She only had that one night of physical intimacy with him, and there had been no contact since.

But precisely because he was her first man, the impression was extremely deep, and even after several years, she recognized him at a glance.

"Ye Changge?"

Meng Qingcheng murmured, a glimmer of complexity flashing in her eyes.

Why did he come to the Law Enforcement Hall?

One must know that in the Lingxiao Sect's Law Enforcement Hall, except for Law Enforcement Disciples and those summoned, no one else is allowed to approach without permission.

Could it be... he committed a crime and was arrested?

Meng Qingcheng frowned slightly, a glimmer of coldness flashing in her beautiful eyes.

If that were really the case, it would be strange.

She remembered that night back then; he was just a small Cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage, his aura weak, his cultivation low, and in her eyes, he was no different from an ant.

Her gaze carefully swept over Ye Changge.

His clothes were neat, his complexion was fine, and he didn't look like he had been tortured.

The two Law Enforcement Disciples did not use Soul-Locking Chains on him, and their attitude was polite, not like how one would treat a prisoner.

"He wasn't brought here under arrest?"

Meng Qingcheng's confusion deepened.

After a moment of contemplation, she picked up a blank jade slip from the table, spiritual power flowing from her fingertips, and left a few lines of text on the jade slip.

"Bring this person to see me."

After writing, she waved her hand gently, and the jade slip turned into a stream of light, flew out of the palace, and shot straight toward the direction of the side hall below.

Meanwhile, outside the side hall.

Li Su had just sent off Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande and was preparing to return to the hall to sort out his thoughts, when suddenly—

A stream of light descended from the sky, landing precisely in front of him, turning into a warm jade slip.

Li Su was slightly stunned; he reached out to take the jade slip and probed it with his Divine Sense.

A moment later, his expression changed slightly.

"The Hall Master wants to see this person?"

He muttered to himself, a flash of undisguised surprise in his eyes.

What kind of status did the Hall Master have? A Core Formation True Person, the highest leader of the Law Enforcement Hall, who usually even Inner Sect Elders had to give some Face. How could she, an Elder, pay attention to a small Foundation Establishment Cultivator?

A sense of foreboding welled up in Li Su's heart.

He subconsciously recalled the words of Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande just now, remembered the jade slip recording the "evidence," and remembered the scene where he had patted his chest and promised to "handle it impartially"...

No way?

It couldn't really be because of that Ye Changge, could it?

Li Su shook his head, throwing this absurd thought out of his mind.

Impossible.

The Hall Master was busy with myriad affairs; how could she personally inquire about a Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator?

It must be something else.

The two chatted for a few more sentences, the atmosphere was harmonious, and they talked happily.

Li Su was just about to pour another cup of tea for Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande, when suddenly—

The black token hanging at his waist lit up slightly, followed by a slight vibration.

That was the signal for internal communication within the Law Enforcement Hall.

Li Su's expression became serious; he put down the teapot, stood up, and bowed to Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande, saying, "Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande, the Hall Master is looking for me for something, please excuse me."

Upon hearing this, Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande also stood up, hurriedly returned the bow, and a look of understanding appeared on his Face: "Since Deacon Li has things to do, go ahead and handle them. This old man will not disturb you here."

He paused, then added: "Another day, this old man will prepare some light wine to drink and chat happily with Deacon Li."

Li Su responded politely and turned to walk quickly out of the side hall.

Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande watched him leave, the smile on his Face gradually fading.

He stood at the entrance of the side hall, looking in the direction where Li Su had disappeared, a look of contemplation flashing in his eyes.

The Law Enforcement Hall Master is looking for him; it wouldn't be because of that Ye Changge's matter, would it?

As soon as this thought arose, Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande laughed at himself twice.

Who is the Law Enforcement Hall Master?

That is a Core Formation True Person! What a noble status!

How could she pay attention to a small Foundation Establishment Cultivator?

Although that Ye Changge is the Old Ancestor of the Ye Family of Longmai Mountain, in front of a behemoth like the Lingxiao Sect, he doesn't even count as an ant. The Law Enforcement Hall Master is busy with myriad affairs, handling only major Sect matters; how could she personally inquire about a Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator?

The other party must be looking for Deacon Li for something else.

Thinking this through, Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande stopped lingering, straightened his robes, stepped out of the side hall, turned into a gray streak of light, and disappeared into the sky.

Li Su straightened his robes, took a deep breath, walked quickly through the long corridor, climbed the layers of steps, and arrived in front of the towering white jade palace at the highest point of the Law Enforcement Hall.

Heavenly Punishment Hall.

The hall door was half-hidden. The plaque above the lintel was inscribed with three large characters in ancient seal script, the brushstrokes sharp and piercing, exuding a stern pressure. That was written by the Ancestral Master who founded the Lingxiao Sect himself; after thousands of years, spiritual light still flowed on it, soul-shaking and awe-inspiring.

Li Su stopped in front of the hall door, straightened his attire, confirmed his appearance was correct, and then took a deep breath and stepped across the threshold.

The light inside the hall was soft, and Spiritual Qi was dense.

A huge black sandalwood table was placed in the center, and the table was piled with jade slips, files, and various documents. Behind the table, a woman in a deep purple palace dress sat upright in a chair, head lowered, reviewing the jade slip in her hand.