Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Nominated by the Hall of Enforcement

Liu Xingchen arrived at the hall, where Jiang Hao welcomed him and invited him to sit down.

This time, as he entered, he followed behind, not observing Liu Xingchen’s inspection of the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower.

This puzzled him. Perhaps it was already confirmed, and there was no need for further observation to prevent discovery.

“Do you know why I’m looking for you this time?”

Liu Xingchen started the conversation as soon as he sat down.

“Is it still about the Tianhuan Pavilion matter?” Jiang Hao tentatively asked.

The purpose of the other party’s visit this time was vastly different from the first; it was likely an attempt to win him over.

Of course, he had some guesses about why the other party had come.

It was almost certainly about Miao Qian.

As he spoke, he casually poured a cup of tea and handed it over.

“Yes, but also no.”

Liu Xingchen took a sip of tea before continuing, “Do you know Miao Qian from Tianhuan Pavilion, Junior Brother?”

“I know him. He bought my talisman yesterday and said he would give me spirit stones today,” Jiang Hao replied truthfully.

As expected, it was about this matter.

“Do you plan to go ask for it today, Junior Brother?”

Liu Xingchen put down his teacup and stared at Jiang Hao.

Shaking his head slightly, Jiang Hao replied with a hint of helplessness.

“He did it on purpose. He won’t give me the spirit stones. If I go again, he will just take my talisman and make me wait. Otherwise, he’ll tell me to go to Tianhuan Pavilion.”

“He’s dead,” Liu Xingchen stated bluntly.

Jiang Hao furrowed his brows and fell silent for a moment, while Liu Xingchen continued to drink his tea, not saying anything further.

After a short while, Jiang Hao broke the silence.

“Do they think I did it?”

“Mhm.”

Liu Xingchen nodded almost imperceptibly and continued, “After the investigation, I went to the market and indeed heard that he had a dispute with you. But with your strength, it’s impossible for you to be his match, especially since that person left behind quite a few things. Logically, Junior Brother wouldn’t be so extravagant.”

“What did he leave behind?” Jiang Hao asked deliberately.

“A bunch of spirit swords, but the method was somewhat like Junior Brother’s. A single stab to the neck,”

Liu Xingchen said casually, but he was actually watching Jiang Hao’s reaction.

For the moment, he couldn’t see anything.

Another silence ensued, and Jiang Hao once again broke the calm.

“Is someone framing me?”

“It’s hard to say, but without evidence, Tianhuan Pavilion can’t do anything to you. Of course, this also implies another matter,” Liu Xingchen said seriously, raising his eyebrows and looking at Jiang Hao.

“Without evidence, if Junior Brother dies, it would be also in vain.”

Hearing this, Jiang Hao broke out in a cold sweat. If he could kill someone, then others could kill him too.

Suddenly, he felt staying here was extremely dangerous.

“Don’t worry too much,” Liu Xingchen continued, seeing the change in Jiang Hao’s expression.

“Although we are called the Demon Sect, our management is not lax. Killing fellow disciples is not allowed unless one can do it undetected like last night.”

“Normally, the Hall of Enforcement has not failed to find a murderer in cases of homicide within the sect.”

Relieved by these words, Jiang Hao felt fortunate that he had the protection of the Primordial Purple Qi. Without it, he wouldn’t dare to make a move.

The Hall of Enforcement had various powerful magical items, which he had heard about.

“I heard that the punishment for killing a fellow disciple is very severe,” Jiang Hao inquired.

“One would be sent to the Lawless Tower,” Liu Xingchen said with a shudder.

“The Lawless Tower is the sect’s most cruel punishment. Once inside, one’s cultivation will be absorbed by the tower.”

“Anyone who comes out alive will drop at least one major realm. If you’re not afraid, you could indeed kill someone.”

“You might not understand the concept, so let me put it this way: a Golden Core who enters might come out weaker than you.”

“What’s the difference between that and being dead? Their position and treatment within the sect would decline, they would suffer abuse from enemies, and once outside the sect, they could be killed instantly.”

“If someone instigated the murder, the instigator would also have to enter.”

“What if it’s a Qi Refining disciple?” Jiang Hao asked.

“Everything would be confiscated, and they would be thrown into the mines to dig. Their life and death would be their own affair,” Liu Xingchen said offhandedly.

“Do the mines care about killing each other?”

“They don’t.”

Jiang Hao nodded; he had some understanding of this before but didn’t know the specifics.

It seemed that staying within the sect was somewhat safer; venturing out was certain death.

Here, others would hesitate to act against him. But having taken action himself, he always felt others might also strike on a dark and windy night.

“As long as Junior Brother is careful, there won’t be too much danger to your life within the sect.”

“You are a suspect, and your name has been placed on the watch list of the Hall of Enforcement.”

“If anything happens, the Hall of Enforcement will spare no effort to uncover the truth. Whoever it is will face fatal punishment, as it affects our sect’s law enforcement,” Liu Xingchen reassured, lifting his teacup.

“Thank you, Senior Brother,” Jiang Hao expressed his gratitude.

Being placed on the watch list of the Hall of Enforcement was actually a reason for him to be thankful, which felt quite strange.

“Junior Brother is too polite. If it weren’t for Yun Ruo’s significant impact, you wouldn’t be in such danger. Speaking of which, the deadline is approaching, and the compensation demanded by Tianhuan Pavilion…” Liu Xingchen kindly inquired.

“There shouldn’t be a problem,” Jiang Hao hurriedly replied.

“Alright, if Junior Brother trusts me when the time comes, you can come directly to the Hall of Enforcement to find me, and I’ll pass it on to Tianhuan Pavilion for you,” Liu Xingchen said with a smile.

After chatting for a bit more, Jiang Hao learned that he hadn’t been overly troubled during this period, mainly because Duanqing Cliff had significant influence.

The person from Tianhuan Pavilion was angry but didn’t want to completely fall out with Duanqing Cliff.

They could only wait for an opportunity to take action legitimately.

When sending Liu Xingchen off, Jiang Hao asked a question that he was particularly concerned about.

“If someone attacks me and it turns out they are a rare genius, will the punishment still be the same?”

Geniuses usually have immunity.

Hearing this, Liu Xingchen smiled and then said with some admiration.

“That depends on whether Junior Brother is dead or alive. If you’re dead, then it’s a matter for our Sect Leader.”

“It’s said that such an incident has happened before, and the Sect Leader answered like this: ‘Is there a genius greater than me? Interfering with the sect’s law enforcement is equivalent to shaking its foundation. Kill.’ ”

After Liu Xingchen left, Jiang Hao sighed, thinking the Sect Leader was truly arrogant.

At the same time, he was also worried about being discovered if he killed someone.

……

Baihua Lake.

Hong Yuye’s brows were slightly furrowed, and Bai Zhi beside her was too scared to breathe heavily.

“Talk about your recent gains,” Hong Yuye said expressionlessly.