325: Chapter 326 The Enforcement Hall is quite efficient!

The small courtyard was not large, but it was extremely elegant.

The ground was paved with bluestone, the walls were made of bamboo fences, and a cluster of emerald bamboo was planted in the corner of the courtyard, rustling when the wind blew.

The small building had two floors, with upturned eaves and carved window lattices, and simple-colored gauze curtains hung in front of the door, vaguely revealing that the furnishings inside were simple yet stylish.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, this is the place where our Qingyun Sect receives distinguished guests. Although it cannot compare to a blessed land, it is quiet and elegant, and no one will disturb you."

The Law Enforcement Hall Disciple pushed open the courtyard gate and stepped aside to signal him.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait here with peace of mind. Once the registration procedures are completed, someone will naturally come to notify you."

Ye Changge swept his gaze over the scenery in the courtyard and nodded inwardly.

This treatment was a world of difference from the cold reception he received when he first arrived.

When he came before, they had made him stay at the mountain gate, even though there was clearly a place to receive distinguished guests here.

"Thank you both for your hard work."

He cupped his hands toward the two, his tone sincere.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, you are too polite."

The two Law Enforcement Hall Disciples hurriedly returned the salute, their attitudes respectful to the point of being obsequious.

One of them hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and said:

"Fellow Daoist Ye, may I boldly ask—have you ever offended Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande?"

Ye Changge was startled upon hearing this: "Elder Meng?"

"Elder Meng Tiande."

The Disciple lowered his voice even more, his eyes flickering slightly,

"The Elder of the Record Hall, a False Core True Person."

Ye Changge frowned slightly, his mind quickly searching for this name.

Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande...

He had never heard of him.

But the next moment, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

He remembered.

Many years ago, during an outing to gain experience, he had killed a Qingyun Sect Disciple named Meng Yibai.

That person, relying on his Sect background, had acted tyrannically and intended to attack him, so he had killed him in retaliation.

That Meng Yibai had an Elder in the False Core Stage within the Qingyun Sect.

But so many days had passed, and everything had been calm, so he had almost forgotten the matter entirely.

Hearing the surname "Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande" now, that dusty memory came flooding back like a tide.

"So that's how it is."

Ye Changge realized in his heart, but his face revealed nothing, and he only said indifferently:

"Elder Meng... I have never interacted with him."

Seeing his calm expression, the Law Enforcement Hall Disciple didn't know whether to believe him or not, but just chuckled and cupped his hands:

"Haha, we still have matters to attend to, so we will take our leave first. Fellow Daoist Ye, please rest well."

After speaking, the two turned and left, their footsteps hurried, as if they were afraid of being seen getting too close to Ye Changge.

Ye Changge watched the two disappear behind the moon gate before withdrawing his gaze and walking slowly into the small courtyard.

The courtyard gate closed gently behind him.

He stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, looking at the cluster of emerald bamboo swaying in the wind, his eyes gradually narrowing.

Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande.

False Core True Person.

Record Hall Elder.

If he really was avenging Meng Yibai, why wait until now to act?

Meng Yibai had been dead for several years; if the other party had suspected him long ago, they shouldn't have been able to keep their composure so well.

Unless...

Ye Changge's thoughts raced.

"Unless he wasn't sure before, and it was only until I came to report this time and caused such a commotion that I attracted his attention."

He muttered to himself, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, he had still been targeted.

"It seems this Elder Meng has determined that I am the murderer who killed his Junior."

Ye Changge exhaled lightly, having already made up his mind.

But he still had unresolved doubts.

If Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande had suspected him long ago, why not act sooner?

Why choose the exact time he came to the Qingyun Sect to register?

"Could it be... someone is meddling in this?"

Ye Changge frowned tightly, unable to figure out the trickiness of the situation for a moment.

He shook his head, temporarily suppressing these thoughts, and stepped toward the small building.

"I'll ask Qingyue when I go back."

He said to himself.

She had been Cultivating in the Qingyun Sect for many years, and she knew far more about the interpersonal relationships within the Sect than he did.

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Meanwhile.

Record Hall.

This was a three-story pavilion, built entirely of blue-gray boulders, simple and heavy, exuding the pressure of accumulated years.

The hall was spacious and bright, and several deacon Disciples were busy at their desks, organizing stacks of jade slips and documents.

Occasionally, Sect Disciples would come in and out to handle various matters, and everything was orderly.

On the second floor, in an independent quiet room.

Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande sat upright behind a sandalwood desk, holding a jade slip in his hand, carefully reviewing it.

He looked to be about forty years old, his face well-maintained and still retaining his charm, but the fine lines at the corners of his eyes and a few strands of silver at his temples revealed his true age.

He wore a black robe, a jade belt around his waist, his hair tied up in a high bun with a green jade hairpin, and his whole person exuded an air of shrewdness and capability.

But at this moment, the corners of his lips were slightly raised, and his eyes carried a hint of smug satisfaction.

"Ye Changge..."

He whispered the name, a cold sneer curling his lips,

"Now that you have fallen into my hands, if it really was you who killed my great-great-grandson, I will definitely make you wish for death but be unable to die."

He put down the jade slip, picked up the teacup beside him, and took a light sip.

The tea had long since gone cold, but he was completely unaware, immersed in the pleasure of revenge.

He had already received news that Ye Changge had been taken away by the Law Enforcement Hall and was undergoing interrogation.

With the methods of the Law Enforcement Hall, even if Ye Changge was innocent, he would still lose a layer of skin.

Moreover—

He had long since "arranged" the evidence.

Those anonymous reports accusing Ye Changge of "Cultivating Demonic Technique and harvesting Yin to replenish Yang," although forged by people he sent, contained "facts" that could stand up to scrutiny.

A small Cultivator from a fallen Family, Cultivating from the Qi Refinement Stage to the Foundation Establishment Stage in just a few short years—if not for relying on crooked paths, how could it be possible?

Moreover, that Ye Changge had many wives and concubines and numerous offspring—

Isn't this exactly the typical characteristic of harvesting Yin to replenish Yang?

Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande the more he thought about it, the more he felt victory was in his grasp, and the smile on his lips grew richer.

"Wait until the Law Enforcement Hall finds out the 'truth' and cripples your Cultivation, I will personally..."

He hadn't finished his sentence.

"Elder Meng."

A cold voice suddenly came from outside the door, interrupting his thoughts.

Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande frowned, put down the teacup, and said in a deep voice: "Who is it?"

"Law Enforcement Hall, Deacon Li Su."

The person outside the door had a calm voice, but it carried an unquestionable majesty.

Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande's heart stirred slightly.

People from the Law Enforcement Hall?

Could it be that there is already a result regarding Ye Changge's matter?

The efficiency is quite high!

A surge of anticipation rose in his heart, and he hurriedly stood up, straightened his robes, walked quickly to the door, and opened it.

Outside the door stood a middle-aged man wearing a jade crown and a black robe.

His face was cold and stern, his eyes were like torches, and the aura around him was condensed and deep; he was clearly at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

It was none other than the Law Enforcement Hall Deacon—Deacon Li Su.

"Deacon Li Su, is there a result regarding that Ye Changge's matter?"

Outer Sect Elder Meng Tiande piled a smile on his face, his tone warm,

"Please come in, please come in..."

"There is no need."

Deacon Li Su stood in place, motionless, his voice still cold,