14: I'm telling you this out of duty! Not because I'm afraid of you!

"What in the world are you talking about?" Li Shengyuan rolled his eyes repeatedly, pinching Princess Pingyang's snowy skin, and said irritably:

"Your imagination is quite strong; what are you even thinking about?"

Princess Pingyang groaned, her face flushed, "Then you tell me, why did she come to see you?"

"A student in the Academy died just now, and the murderer is in my hands. Luo Yuzhu must have come for that," Li Shengyuan said indifferently.

"Oh, I see. Then, Li Gege, let's go see her," Princess Pingyang said, looking enlightened.

She then reluctantly stood up from Li Shengyuan's embrace, tidied her disheveled official robe, and tightly hid her long legs, clad in white silk, beneath her skirt.

If her Imperial Sister found out she was wearing this, she would be scolded again. Only Li Gege could see it; she couldn't let her discover it.

Then, with a look of suspicion, she scrutinized Li Shengyuan.

Huh? Where is Li Gege's saber hilt?

Li Shengyuan also noticed her gaze. He stood up calmly and said placidly:

"Let's go. Don't keep her waiting."

"Oh, alright."

Princess Pingyang nodded obediently. Because they were going to see an outsider, she did not intimately link arms with Li Shengyuan again, and she even walked a step behind him.

Although she was a Princess, in the Town Demon Bureau, she was currently Li Shengyuan's subordinate, so she naturally had to be courteous.

Luo Yuzhu's visit to the Town Demon Bureau to find Gold Robe Li also piqued many people's curiosity.

The Demon Suppression Envoys couldn't help but feel a bit gossipy. Could it be that Gold Robe Li had even hooked up with this cold beauty?

The people of the Demon Suppression Division knew something of the intimate relationship between Li Shengyuan and Princess Pingyang, and they also knew that this Gold Robe Li had immense charm. It was not surprising that he had hooked up with this famous cold beauty of the capital.

For a moment, the gossip reached its peak.

However, a casual inquiry revealed that the cold beauty had come for a case, and instantly, everyone's curiosity waned considerably.

But what kind of student could actually prompt the cold beauty Luo Yuzhu to personally visit the Demon Suppression Division?

Luo Yuzhu was received in the side pavilion by Liu Zhen, the Golden-robed Demon Suppressor who had helped Li Shengyuan escort the demonic cult's demoness yesterday. Upon seeing Li Shengyuan emerge, he smiled, said a word, and then turned to leave.

As expected of the capital's famous cold beauty, she was truly not someone an ordinary person could control.

He, at least, felt uncomfortable being around Luo Yuzhu.

Liu Zhen, standing up, smiled at Li Shengyuan and said, "Lord Li, Fairy Luo has been waiting for a long time. I'll leave her to you."

"Mm."

Li Shengyuan, with a cool expression, nodded slightly.

Liu Zhen, seeing this, sighed inwardly, thinking that perhaps only someone like Li Shengyuan could control Fairy Luo.

Upon Li Shengyuan's arrival, Luo Yuzhu also proactively stood up to greet him and immediately spoke:

"I am here for my Black White Academy student, Liu Xiu. I heard that the murderer who caused his death is with Gold Robe Li."

"I earnestly request that Gold Robe Li transfer the murderer to our Academy to provide an explanation for the deceased student and to soothe the other students."

Although Luo Yuzhu's expression was extremely cold, her attitude was quite good.

"Also, I hope Gold Robe Li can truthfully inform me of the full extent of how you witnessed Liu Xiu being harmed."

As soon as these words were spoken, Princess Pingyang, behind Li Shengyuan, frowned slightly and said unhappily:

"Our Demon Suppression Division will announce the case details later. Fairy Luo, are you perhaps doubting Gold Robe Li with those words?"

On the way here, she had already learned the general sequence of events from Li Shengyuan. Wasn't Luo Yuzhu's statement just doubting Li Shengyuan?

Li Shengyuan, however, calmly waved his hand, stopping Princess Pingyang from speaking further, and said placidly:

"It's normal for Fairy Luo to feel unwell given the unfortunate death of her student."

Then, with a wave of his hand, the remnant soul of the third-grade Yang God realm elder appeared before everyone.

Li Shengyuan then continued calmly: "This person is the third-grade Yang God remnant soul who tried to possess Liu Xiu. You can see him, Fairy Luo, but since he committed a crime, he is a criminal and should be detained and dealt with by my Demon Suppression Division. He cannot be given to your Black White Academy!"

"Our Demon Suppression Division can also provide an explanation to your student Liu Xiu; we will not allow him to continue his evil deeds."

When Liu Xiu's elder master appeared, everyone in the Demon Suppression Division discussed animatedly, all sighing at Gold Robe Li's peerless divine power, that even a third-grade Yang God realm remnant soul was no match for him.

Luo Yuzhu also frowned upon seeing this. This remnant soul was indeed of the third-grade Yang God realm, but why did it seem somewhat strange?

Li Shengyuan then continued: "As for the process of discovering all this, it's fine to tell you."

"Yesterday, my younger brother Li Xinghe said that when he sparred with Liu Xiu, his strength would suddenly erupt. I felt some doubt in my heart, so I went to watch their match early this morning."

"Indeed, I found something strange within his body. I suppose it was this person residing within Liu Xiu. However, when he tried to borrow his power, for the fairness of the match, I intervened and stopped him."

Then, he shook his head and said regretfully: "Later, Liu Xiu left in a hurry, and I didn't think much of it. I just didn't expect that after I left the Academy and passed by that small courtyard, I would find that he had already been possessed and killed by this remnant soul."

"However, before the remnant soul had fully integrated with the body, I captured him, and after a great battle with him, I scattered his soul origin, turning him into his current state."

The people of the Demon Suppression Division also nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. Li Shengyuan's words were well-reasoned and well-founded, and the existence of the remnant soul was also true.

They all praised Li Shengyuan, while that Academy boy, who cheated in a match between classmates and then became smug after winning, was somewhat difficult to judge.

Only Luo Yuzhu frowned slightly, looking at the remnant soul beside Li Shengyuan, always feeling that things were not that simple.

Li Shengyuan then shook his head and sighed: "Fairy Luo, before your Academy teaches students Daoist magic, you should also teach some other things."

"You should know that borrowing someone else's soul power will only reduce your own compatibility with your body, while the other person's compatibility will gradually increase. If Liu Xiu had not coveted the power of this remnant soul, he would not have been possessed and met such a tragic end."

"The Academy is not just about imparting skills."

Although Princess Pingyang had also studied at the Black White Academy and even attended Luo Yuzhu's classes, she now nodded in agreement, echoing:

"Gold Robe Li is right. Some students indeed need good guidance."

Luo Yuzhu looked at the remnant soul, gritted her silver teeth, she still trusted her own judgment, and then said in a deep voice:

"I still hope Gold Robe Li can hand over this remnant soul to our Academy for disposal. After everything is thoroughly investigated, I will be extremely grateful!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shengyuan's expression also turned cold. 'I think you are the one who needs investigation,' he said coldly:

"What? Fairy Luo, do you not trust me, and you don't even trust my Demon Suppression Division?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the Demon Suppression Division looked at Luo Yuzhu with ill intent, all reaching for the sabers at their waists.

A hint of displeasure also appeared on Princess Pingyang's face. Wasn't this woman clearly showing that she didn't believe... no, that she was doubting her beloved older brother?!

Luo Yuzhu, seeing this, took a deep breath, as if she had made a decision, and said indifferently:

"For the truth, and to give all students an explanation, I must take the remnant soul back!"

Li Shengyuan sneered, his expression icy, and said:

"My explaining the course of events to you is my duty as a Golden-robed Demon Suppressor; it's not because I'm afraid of you!"

"Let alone you, even your master, Sect Master Luo, cannot take anything away from my Demon Suppression Division!"