Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
Advance chapters available for patrons on Patreon. And a chapter can be sponsored by buying me a ko-fi.
After paying his respects to the Immortal Lord, Su Xu quickly recovered and decided on his next move.
He stepped forward, bowed, and said with delight, “I am overjoyed to see the High Priest recover from his illness. I don’t know how to congratulate him… It is truly a great fortune for Kunlun!”
“Thank you, Pavilion Master Su.” Li Yuebai replied with a smile, “You have worked hard these past few days, Pavilion Master Su.”
“It’s nothing. I thought that the physicians in my Miaoyan Pavilion were highly skilled and would surely be able to cure the High Priest, but I didn’t expect that I was unable to help. I feel really guilty.” Su Xu said.
He knew that he had been too presumptuous in his manipulation of power these days, and had also dealt with many people while taking advantage of the opportunity to deal with the Ji family. If he were to discuss it in detail, he would definitely be reprimanded. Therefore, when the other party said that he had “worked hard,” it was very likely that it had a scrutinizing meaning. So, he had to avoid this topic and steer the conversation to the topic of treatment.
“The Immortal Lord has already informed me that the Miaoyan Pavilion sent a physician to examine my pulse,” Li Yuebai said with a smile. “Although it didn’t cure me, it was still done to the best of their ability. Why should Pavilion Master Su feel guilty?”
“Wait a minute.” Yu Tianji, who had been sitting quietly in the Immortal Lord’s seat with his face in his hands, suddenly blurted out, “Pavilion Master Su, are your physicians reliable? Could it be that they tampered with the Grand Master’s pulse during the examination?”
“…” Su Xu was stunned.
What did the Immortal Lord mean by this? Suddenly and without reason, he was being slandered?
But, while slander by others is slander, slander by the Immortal Lord cannot be called slander.
“Immortal Lord, please be aware that you were present when my physician examined the Grand Master’s pulse that day. There was absolutely no possibility of tampering with his pulse!” Su Xu hurriedly tried to prove his innocence.
“Oh, I was just joking, Pavilion Master Su, please don’t take it to heart,” Yu Tianji said with a grin. “Of course, Pavilion Master Su wouldn’t harm the High Priest.”
“The High Priest has rendered great service to Kunlun, how could I dare to do such a despicable thing!” Su Xu said righteously.
Yu Tianji’s unconventional approach steered the conversation in a strange direction.
“Then I suppose Pavilion Master Su is also eagerly awaiting the High Priest’s recovery and return to handle Kunlun affairs for me again?” Yu Tianji asked.
“Of course.”
“Pavilion Master Su has been working diligently these past few days, and you’ve relieved me of much of my burden,” Yu Tianji said with a smile. “Now, you can return the scepter to the High Priest.”
He had once given Su Xu a scepter, which allowed him to command everyone below the Immortal Lord level in Kunlun. It was because of this scepter that Su Xu was able to overthrow the Ji family.
“The High Priest has just recovered from his illness and shouldn’t overexert himself…” Su Xu mustered his courage and made one last attempt to persuade him.
“Hmm?” Yu Tianji frowned, his eyes full of suspicion.
Although he didn’t speak, the meaning was clear— if you refuse to hand over the scepter, it likely means you covet power and harbor ill intentions towards the High Priest.
Su Xu felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly removed the scepter, offering it with both hands, saying, “I only wish to share the Immortal Lord’s burdens; I have no other intentions!”
Yu Tianji’s questions, delivered in a series of rapid-fire remarks, had left Su Xu no chance to deny it.
“If the Immortal Lord has no further instructions, I will take my leave.” After handing over the scepter, Su Xu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took his leave.
Well, how could he so easily secure a position second only to the Emperor? If not this time, there would be next time. As long as he preserved himself, there would definitely be other opportunities.
“Wait a minute.” Li Yuebai flipped through the case file and said, “I have a few matters I’d like to ask Pavilion Master Su.”
“…” Su Xu felt cold sweat trickling down his back. He knew things were going badly, but he had to maintain his composure and replied calmly, “If there’s anything you’d like to know, please feel free to ask. There’s no need for the word ‘ask for advice.'”
“Then I’ll ask directly.” Li Yuebai carefully read the words on the case file and said, “Pavilion Master Su arrested a group of people the other day. Is the evidence conclusive?”
“Those cultivators all have close ties with the Ji family. The evidence is conclusive!” Su Xu gritted his teeth and said.
He hadn’t forgotten to fabricate evidence. As long as the other party didn’t examine it carefully, it would appear as if the evidence was conclusive at first glance.
“Some things can’t be discovered without careful examination.” Li Yuebai said, “May I ask Pavilion Master Su, are the following individuals truly conclusive in their crimes?”
Then, Li Yuebai read out several names.
With each name he heard, Su Xu’s expression grew increasingly grim.
To cover his tracks, he did indeed make a mixed arrest, blending innocent people into a group of truly guilty individuals, making them virtually indistinguishable. Most importantly, no one knew who he had a grudge against; the Immortal Lord and the High Priest were completely unaware. A thorough investigation would take years.
Yet, the names the High Priest was now reciting were identical, all innocent victims of framing.
How could this be? The High Priest had just recovered from a serious illness and had never investigated before; how could he know everything so clearly?
Li Yuebai carefully observed his expression and said, “Sect Master Su, fabricated evidence might fool people temporarily, but it won’t stand up to scrutiny. With a little investigation, the truth will come to light.”
Previously, the system had played the original storyline video for him, which, although not explicitly stated, subtly mentioned who Su Xu resented. Li Yuebai remembered it all.
Now, by simply looking at the list of criminals, he could clearly identify those names.
For a transmigrator, this was a very simple matter.
“Lord High Priest, why do you suspect Pavilion Master Su without cause?” Yu Tianji feigned anger.
“If the Immortal Lord doesn’t believe me, I can verify the evidence and question the witnesses,” Li Yuebai said.
“Pavilion Master Su has signed a pledge to work for me; any deception would be a capital offense,” Yu Tianji said. “Therefore, I have always trusted Pavilion Master Su.”
He spoke casually and happily, while Su Xu, upon hearing the word “capital offense,” was filled with panic and confusion.
Li Yuebai ignored him and directly sent men to summon the evidence and the guilty party to the Auspicious Hall for detailed questioning.
Two hours later, as dusk approached, the case was clear— Su Xu had fabricated evidence, framed someone, and nearly killed them.
Yu Tianji wore an incredulous expression, flew into a rage, and immediately ordered his men to imprison Su Xu.
“Master Mu, I trusted Pavilion Master Su so much, why would he secretly abuse his power behind my back?” Yu Tianji tugged at Li Yuebai’s sleeve, sobbing, his voice drawn out, “How could this be? I, as the Immortal Lord, have truly failed in my duty, alas… I thought that as long as I was kind and benevolent, I could be a good Immortal Lord, but instead, my excessive leniency has only encouraged my subordinates to commit evil, sob sob sob.”
Li Yuebai was unable to move from the tug, his lips twitching. “The Immortal Lord has done nothing wrong, it’s just that this villain is treacherous, and we must be wary.” He could only reply.
“If it weren’t for Master Mu’s recovery and return, I don’t know how long I would have been deceived by this despicable villain!” Yu Tianji rubbed his face with Li Yuebai’s sleeve, “Kunlun cannot be without Master Mu for even a day…”
“What are you playing at?” Li Yuebai helplessly sent a message to Yu Tianji through the system.
“Isn’t it good to help Beauty Mu establish his authority?”
“…Nonsense.” Li Yuebai had studied textbooks for so many years and never knew there was such a way to establish authority. The lord was crying and belittling himself while praising his subordinates… Even Liu Bei had never done this.
Fortunately, his subordinates were already used to their immortal lord’s unruly behavior and didn’t react much, only secretly shocked that Su Xu was such a despicable person.
Only after Yu Tianji had finished playing and making a fuss was Li Yuebai able to extricate himself.
Guys, ads are my only source of revenue, so please do not turn on the AdBlock when you are accessing this website…. Thank you, this would be a great help…
You can buy me a ko-fi and sponsor a chapter on: https://ko-fi.com/midnightrambles
Or become a Patron or access advance chapters on: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=45665005
If you support me, I would be able to provide more chapters….
Previous • Table of Contents • Next
