26: Chapter 26 Ruan Xingqiao Seeks Justice

The Elders of Qianqiu Mountain had no personal relationship with Li Yuan, and could even be said to be completely unfamiliar with him.

However, it was absolutely impossible to let the Jin Kingdom interrogate a citizen of the Shun Kingdom at will, especially by taking him into custody from the hands of Qianqiu Mountain.

Ruan Xingqiao might have lost her mind, but this Elder was not that foolish.

"The matter is finished. Everyone, return to the temporary palace and pack up!"

As the voice fell, everyone followed the Elder and left the competition grounds.

Ruan Xingqiao still wanted to argue, but before she could open her mouth, the Elder glared at her.

The group from Qianqiu Mountain left one after another, but Ruan Xingqiao did not follow immediately.

Instead, she ran up to the Jin Kingdom's official and whispered some information to him.

She knew about the matter of Li Yuan being called out that morning.

Now, by informing the Jin Kingdom, they could find a way to search for clues.

The first place was the hillside west of the city, to see what strange things had occurred there.

Li Yuan returned to the temporary palace very calmly with the group.

Faced with questions from others, Li Yuan shook his head, claiming ignorance.

His response was that he had never even come into contact with Meng Guidu; his death had nothing to do with him.

As for Qianqiu Mountain, they largely believed Li Yuan's answer.

The several Elders all felt that Ruan Xingqiao was foolish for caring so much about a traitor.

When the traitor met with an accident, she went and blamed others.

Furthermore, during the previous Autumn Grand Competition, both Ruan Xingqiao and Meng Guidu had been causing trouble for Li Yuan for no reason.

It was just because he looked slightly similar on the outside.

"Stay in the group with peace of mind; I will absolutely not let Xingqiao act recklessly.

Once we return to the Sect, she must be properly taught a lesson.

As the Senior Sister of the younger generation of the Sect, acting so foolishly and failing to understand the big picture—how can she take over important duties in the future!"

The one who spoke these words to Li Yuan was the Elder with the strength of the Eighth Rank.

Compared to Ruan Xingqiao, these people were much more reasonable.

Logically speaking, Li Yuan was an outsider to the whole affair.

He had been dragged into it by them.

And now that something had happened, they were blaming Li Yuan.

In the eyes of the several Elders of Qianqiu Mountain, Ruan Xingqiao was going too far.

Even if it were directed at a servant, one should not be so arrogant and unreasonable.

Inside this temporary palace, the several Elders of Qianqiu Mountain received more news.

After everyone returned to the temporary palace, Ruan Xingqiao had gone to talk with the Jin Kingdom's official.

Hearing this, Xue Song felt a burst of anger.

He looked towards Ruan Xingqiao, who was standing not far away with various expressions of dissatisfaction hidden in her eyes.

"Xingqiao, you are the Senior Sister of the Sect. Do you know that you were wrong today?"

Xue Song had already given her enough face; if it had been anyone else, they would have been punished long ago.

"Xingqiao knows what she is doing, and I also know why the Elders are angry.

But since he died here, I must give him an explanation.

This servant, Li Yuan, is absolutely inseparable from this matter and must be interrogated!"

Ruan Xingqiao appeared to be softening her stance, but her words were full of stubbornness.

"Nonsense! Are you trying to make your mother die of anger!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Song even wanted to reach out and discipline her.

But not knowing what he thought of, his outstretched hand stopped.

In front of so many people, Ruan Xingqiao still showed no signs of repentance.

Turning her head, her sharp gaze landed on Li Yuan.

"I advise you to tell the truth now. The Elders can protect you for a moment, but they cannot protect you for a lifetime.

Before I get the results, I will keep an eye on you forever."

Ruan Xingqiao's tone was calm, but the threatening meaning within it was extremely clear.

If it were an ordinary person, they might have really been scared by her.

The Elders of Qianqiu Mountain only scolded Ruan Xingqiao, without any substantial punishment.

And after she finished speaking, the first person to lose their composure was not Li Yuan, but Elder Xue Song.

This was simply challenging his authority in public.

"Ruan Xingqiao! This time when we return to the Sect, I will have them put you in confinement.

Don't come out until you have reflected on your actions!"

Hearing Elder Xue Song's threat of punishment, Ruan Xingqiao still stared at Li Yuan with her sharp eyes.

"I will seek justice for him. If you don't confess now, it will only be more miserable when you fall into my hands later.

At that time, there won't be any Elders watching around you."

These words touched Li Yuan's heart.

To tell the truth, Li Yuan was actually looking forward to that day.

With no one else standing out to interfere, he wouldn't need to worry about his identity being exposed, and he could act however he wanted.

An Elder really couldn't stand it anymore, so he found someone to step forward and drag her back to her room.

As for Li Yuan, the several Elders even offered some comfort.

Whether it was fake or sincere, for the Elders of Qianqiu Mountain to do this much was already quite good.

In the eyes of most people, Li Yuan was just suffering from an unprovoked disaster.

How could Meng Guidu's death be blamed on a servant?

In fact, Li Yuan had indeed gotten into trouble for no reason.

But his death really was related to Li Yuan.

Apart from him, Li Yuan already had thoughts about this Ruan Xingqiao as well.

Repay kindness with kindness, and repay resentment with justice.

Every time she opened her mouth, she was trying to take his life; he could only return the favor.

That afternoon, the group from Qianqiu Mountain had finished packing and set off to return to Da Shun.

For the five-day journey, many people thought that Li Yuan would encounter big trouble.

As long as the Elders of Qianqiu Mountain didn't keep an eye on Ruan Xingqiao, Li Yuan could be in danger.

Liu Weihe seemed to want to intervene in this matter, but he didn't have the courage.

Ruan Xingqiao had a very deep Foundation within Qianqiu Mountain.

He didn't want to offend this Senior Sister because of Li Yuan.

However, with Li Yuan being treated so casually by her, Liu Weihe also felt a bit embarrassed.

On the journey back, Li Yuan's trip to Lingshan Kingdom this time was not just to watch the Autumn Grand Competition.

From the sparring matches of the younger generation, he had truly gained very little.

Only the Martial Artists of Lingshan Kingdom might be very interested in it.

Having picked up some Martial Internal Energy from Meng Guidu, it wasn't a wasted trip.

For such a young top Martial Artist, his twenty years of Martial Internal Energy was quite good.

It was much stronger than many soldiers in the army.

This time, he had come out to seek clues about the Tai Xuan Divine Art.

He would find a suitable opportunity to leave, and after resolving it, he would return to the front lines to continue being a Corpse Collector.

Right now, Ruan Xingqiao was an opportunity he could utilize.

With a clear plan in mind, on the first night on the road, Li Yuan discovered a crisis.

Ruan Xingqiao had found an opportunity and was heading towards his resting place.

She thought she was being very secretive, but her little movements were very easily discovered by Li Yuan.

Li Yuan did not hesitate and immediately began his plan.

Leave, disappear.

In the eyes of these people, he would have encountered danger and been forced to leave.

Once the matter of searching for the Tai Xuan Divine Art was over, Li Yuan could return to Yingyang Pass again.

At that time, his excuse would be that he had run in the wrong direction while fleeing for his life.

It had taken a great deal of effort to find his way back to Yingyang Pass.

The plan was clear, execute!

With a sword in her hand, when Ruan Xingqiao slowly crept over, she didn't see a shadow of Li Yuan at all; she had already missed her chance.