51: Truth Revealed

Hundred Herbs Medicine Peak was the most secluded main peak in the entire Dao Seeking Immortal Sect.

Qin Tian did not know the real name or origin of the Medicine Peak Chief; he only knew that he called himself Ling Zi. He had white hair and a youthful face, was easygoing and approachable, yet remained extremely mysterious.

Chief Ling Zi rarely left the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect and never recruited any Disciples.

All the Medicine Gardens on the vast Medicine Peak were tended to by Ling Zi alone.

Usually, only the Core Disciples of Pill Cauldron Peak could freely enter and leave.

"Hehe, my Medicine Garden is quite lively today."

Ling Zi glanced at Xiao Chen without leaving a trace, then looked at Qin Tian with a warm smile.

"Martial Nephew Qin Tian, are you ready?"

"A single drop of Truth-Speaking Dew can make you speak only the truth for half an hour. At that time, you will not be able to lie to any question anyone asks you."

To the side, Su Ningying, Han Qing, and Bai Xiyin's eyes lit up simultaneously.

Any question would do? Didn't that mean they could find out who Senior Brother truly admired?

"Of course, you can also choose not to answer."

The three women paused, the light in their eyes vanishing instantly.

Senior Brother... he definitely, definitely, definitely wouldn't answer... "This Disciple understands."

Ling Zi smiled slightly and raised his hand, a drop of vibrant green dew floating at his fingertip.

With a flick of his finger, the Truth-Speaking Dew merged into Qin Tian's body.

Immediately, Qin Tian felt an irresistible power of rules dissolving within him.

Only one thought kept surfacing in his mind—cannot lie, absolutely cannot lie!

On the other side, an imperceptible light flickered in the depths of Xiao Chen's eyes.

"Revered Master, it's time to act."

"Have you thought this through? I can only intervene this once! That World's Number One Spiritual Root won't be easy to get."

"Revered Master only needs to help me seize the spiritual liquid. As for the Spiritual Root itself, I will come for it personally in the future."

As the voice fell, a cluster of aura drifted out from the heaven swallowing seed, slowly sinking into the ground from Xiao Chen's body and silently heading towards the deepest part of Hundred Herbs Medicine Peak.

At this moment, the Truth-Speaking Dew had taken full effect on Qin Tian. Ling Zi spoke calmly, "Alright, ask whatever questions you have."

Jian Wuhen looked up. "Qin Tian, I ask you, was it you who killed Jian Qi?"

Qin Tian shook his head. "I never encountered Jian Qi in the Fallen Dragon Grotto, nor did I attack or kill him."

With the power of the Truth-Speaking Dew still active, it was impossible for Qin Tian to lie.

Jian Wuhen's face sank to rock bottom. "If it wasn't you, then who was it?"

"Why would Seven sacrifice his life to identify you!"

"Could he really have been controlled?"

Qin Tian smiled. "Junior Brother Jian Qi was devoted to the Dao of the sword, with Sword Qi protecting his body, and the Magic Treasure granted by you, Junior Martial Uncle. To control him, no one could have done it unless they were someone familiar."

Under the influence of the Truth-Speaking Dew, Qin Tian was completely cleared of suspicion, and the anger and impulsiveness in Jian Wuhen's heart gradually subsided.

Thinking carefully, Jian Qi's death was indeed exceptionally strange.

His Divine Soul was shattered, yet there wasn't a single scar on his body; no one in the same realm should have been able to achieve that.

Jian Qi wasn't stupid; he wouldn't have died without a struggle.

The only explanation was that he shattered it himself after being controlled... and the only person who could get close to Jian Qi and make him lower his guard was... Jian Wuhen's gaze turned cold as it fell on Xiao Chen. "Xiao Chen, come forward!"

Xiao Chen's heart went cold.

"So soon?!"

"Revered Master, please be faster, or it will be too late!"

"I told you to come forward!!" Jian Wuhen directly grabbed Xiao Chen in his hand!

"Mas... Revered Master... what are you doing...?"

Terror was written all over Xiao Chen's face.

"Senior Brother Ling Zi, I'll have to trouble you," Jian Wuhen said, turning his head.

"A small matter."

Before long, another drop of Truth-Speaking Dew condensed and was injected into Xiao Chen's body.

"Now, I ask, and you answer!"

Jian Wuhen said coldly, "Does Seven's death have anything to do with you?"

A look of pain appeared on Xiao Chen's face. "Revered Master, what are you doing? It hurts so much..."

"Answer my question!"

"Mas... ter... I... I..."

Xiao Chen stammered, talking in circles and clearly stalling for time.

"Junior Martial Uncle Sword, there's no need to ask. He did everything!!!"

A child's voice suddenly rang out.

In the distance, Ming Tian arrived riding a Pill Furnace, his eyes glaring at Xiao Chen, filled with rage.

"Ming Tian, you've come out? Where is Savage Ancient?"

"Big Brother Qin, thank you for getting the Sect Master to save us. Junior Brother Man Gu is seriously injured, and the Sect Master has taken him to be treated."

Qin Tian breathed a sigh of relief and looked up at Yun Xi.

Only his own Revered Master could have convinced the Sect Master to act.

Ming Tian jumped off the Pill Furnace and ran straight into Chu Xiong Yi's arms, his face covered in tears.

"Waaaah, Revered Master, Ming Tian almost didn't get to see you again!"

Chu Xiong Yi breathed a heavy sigh of relief; his Disciple was still alive.

"What exactly happened?"

Ming Tian wiped his tears. "At that time, Junior Brother Man Gu and I, along with some Fellow Daoists from other Sects, were besieged by a group of Cultivators and many Yao Beasts. We almost died."

"Fortunately, Big Brother Qin arrived in time, killed those Cultivators and Yao Beasts, and saved us."

Everyone came to a realization.

This matched what Qin Tian's Junior Sisters had said... which meant that what was shown in the profound shadow stone—Qin Tian killing those Cultivators—was indeed to save people.

Furthermore, according to Ming Tian, there was more than one Yao Beast at the time!

This meant Qin Tian's strength was far greater than what the profound shadow stone had shown!

For a moment, many of the Chiefs' eyes lit up, looking at Qin Tian one after another with expressions of joy.

It was a great fortune for the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect to produce such a Genius!

The corners of Yun Xi's lips curled up slightly, seemingly a bit proud... "Later, Junior Brother Man Gu and I were healing in a quiet place, but after Big Brother Qin and the others left, Senior Brother Jian Qi actually appeared!"

Jian Wuhen's breath hitched upon hearing this.

"Initially, we were very happy, but we didn't expect Senior Brother Jian Qi to attack us directly...!"

Jian Wuhen: "!!!"

It was now certain that Jian Qi had definitely been controlled!

Ming Tian continued, "Junior Brother Man Gu and I fought with all our might to escape, intending to inform the Sect about this once we left the Fallen Dragon Grotto."

"But, when we reached the vicinity of the Spatial Passage entrance, we found Xiao Chen guarding it. Beside him stood many vacant-eyed Cultivators, and the ground at his feet was covered with corpses..."

"Xiao Chen alone devoured all the dao seeds of all those Cultivators...!"

"And those Cultivators didn't resist in the slightest...!"

"Junior Brother Man Gu and I could only flee far away until the Sect Master came to find us..."

"!!!"

"What!!!"

Everyone's expression changed!

Everything was clear now. Xiao Chen possessed some kind of Divine Ability to control the Divine Soul, allowing him to easily control all those Cultivators.

Only he would have had the chance to control Jian Qi.

Before setting out, Jian Wuhen had specifically instructed Jian Qi to act together with Xiao Chen... and now, his favorite Junior had died so meaninglessly!

"Xiao Chen!!!"

"What else do you have to say?!"

Xiao Chen let out a cold laugh. "The sword that was Jian Qi was truly convenient to use."

"You! Die!!!"

Rage surged in Jian Wuhen's heart, and he crushed the Xiao Chen in his hand into powder...