"Seal off Mingde Hall. Reopen it only after the investigation is complete." Starry Sky Douluo's expression was stern.
"Yes." The Rank 9 Soul Tool Masters from the Hall of Worship who had accompanied him all nodded.
When Lin Jiayi saw Jing Hongchen again, he was utterly stunned. Just moments ago, the Hall Master had looked completely at ease, but now his face was bloodless, as though he had suffered a serious illness.
"Hall Master, you..." He was worried and confused.
Seeing Lin Jiayi, the one most loyal to him, Jing Hongchen seemed to have found a lifeline. He stepped forward and grabbed Lin Jiayi's arm. "Jiayi, I have treated you well, haven't I? There is something I need to entrust to you."
His tone was so grave that Lin Jiayi's head buzzed.
Jing Hongchen looked very much like he was making final arrangements. In a low, solemn voice, he said, "Those two children, Xiao and Meng, still haven't returned from their trip. After I am taken away, you must find them first and have them leave the Sun Moon Empire. They must never come back."
Lin Jiayi froze. "Hall Master, what happened? What do you mean?"
Jing Hongchen gave a bitter laugh and did not hide it from him. "The warehouse storing the Level 9 Fixed Soul Tool Shells in the hall has been robbed."
Lin Jiayi's pupils abruptly contracted. Just as he was about to say something, a sudden commotion erupted within the hall.
The Soul Tool Masters who had been busy crafting Soul Tools in the main hall all stopped what they were doing. They initially looked displeased, but were immediately intimidated and hurriedly shut their mouths.
Groups of Soul Tool Masters dressed in the special uniforms of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Tool Legion descended from