Capturing People in the Spirit Field

Wang Feng's face was expressionless, his gaze sharp, a far cry from his usual smiling demeanor. "I'll give you one minute to get dressed."

The female disciple was filled with shame and indignation, fumbling to put on her clothes. The male disciple with thinning hair, though angry, also quickly dressed.

After getting dressed, his face was grim. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Do you know what you're doing?! I will definitely report this to the supervisor!"

"Shut up! I know the sect rules perfectly well, I don't need you to lecture me." Wang Feng shouted, leading the way into the wooden house. Wang Kui and another disciple followed him in.

Wang Feng stood by the wall and coldly ordered, "Zhou Tao, you know what you did, I don't need to spell it out. Come with us immediately for an investigation!"

Hearing this, Zhou Tao's heart sank. He began to overthink nervously, while saying, "I don't know what you mean. Don't I know what I did? If you suspect I violated sect rules, please provide concrete evidence, instead of barging in without a word!"

"You'll see the evidence. Will you come with us willingly, or do we have to force you?"

Wang Feng's impassive attitude intensified Zhou Tao's unease. He said with a grim face, "What are your names, Senior Brothers? My elder brother is the supervisor of the mining area..."

"No need to mention connections, I know you're Zhou Han's brother."

This time, it was Wang Kui who spoke. His attitude was tough, his tone chilling, "But Zhou Han can't cover up what you've done!"

Clang!

Zhou Tao's face turned pale, and he fell off the bed.

"Take him away!"

Wang Kui gave the order and walked out first. Wang Feng and the other disciple immediately stepped forward to restrain him. Zhou Tao seemed to remember something, and frantically took out a Sound Transmission Bamboo from his embrace, anxiously pleading for help, "Brother, save me!"

In an instant, a low voice came from the Sound Transmission Bamboo, "What's going on?"

"I don't know. I was in the spirit field, and suddenly a few people broke in and are trying to take me away..."

Zhou Tao watched as Wang Feng and the other disciple approached. He struggled with all his might, but Wang Feng and the other disciple were in the Blood Martial Realm, while he was only at the Qi Martial Eighth Level. He couldn't break free at all.

However, Wang Feng seemed to deliberately let him call for help, so he didn't stop him from communicating with Zhou Han using the Sound Transmission Bamboo.

"Immediately hand the Sound Transmission Bamboo to them, I'll talk to them!"

Zhou Han's voice carried a hint of rage and unease. Zhou Tao immediately handed the Sound Transmission Bamboo to Wang Feng, who took it without refusal. "Supervisor Zhou, I am Wang Feng. Zhou Tao is suspected of severely violating sect rules, and our process of apprehending him is in accordance with regulations."

"No, no, it's not that we're targeting him, it's that he made a grave mistake. Meet and talk? I don't think that's necessary. If your brother is innocent, we naturally wouldn't dare to do anything to him."

"What do you mean I'm not giving you face! Senior Brother Zhou, are you threatening me?"

"There's nothing to discuss. If you have any objections, come directly to our supervisor's cultivation grounds. That's all!"

Wang Feng forcefully ended the communication, tossed the Sound Transmission Bamboo to the pale-faced Zhou Tao, and without another word, rushed him to the supervisor's cultivation grounds.

As they were taking Zhou Tao to the supervisor's cultivation grounds, Yang Chen had already met with Lin Chuan and explained the entire situation.

"This is the first time something like this has happened. It seems some disciples in Area 8 treat sect rules as nothing. Rest assured, I will handle this matter properly. My stance against disciples with such malicious intent is firm."

Lin Chuan's expression remained unchanged, but his tone was somewhat stern. "Spirit fields are the foundation of the sect. Anyone who dares to lay a hand on them will bear the consequences. However, in this matter, I will fully consider your opinion as the person involved. What are your thoughts on this?"

"Since Your Excellency asks, this disciple will be bold enough to speak." Yang Chen sat up straight and said in a businesslike tone, "According to sect rules, those who frame others are considered to have wicked intentions. They shall be fined one year's worth of cultivation resources and registered, permanently barred from entering any management level of the Sun Moon Sword Sect. Those who damage spirit fields are considered rebellious and shall be expelled from the sect!"

He added at the end, "However, how this matter is handled is entirely up to Your Excellency!"

Lin Chuan nodded slightly. This Yang Chen handled matters methodically, knowing to gather evidence before making a move. He appreciated such people. On the path of martial arts, talent and resources are important, but intellect and strategy are also indispensable.

One must not only be able to properly handle conflicts with others but also think carefully and consider their superiors.

He was a supervisor, but that didn't mean he would personally handle every matter.

Some people, when wronged, would immediately pour out their grievances, expecting the supervisor to step forward and deliver justice. Little did they know that supervisors also had to cultivate, and wouldn't go out of their way for a mere Labor Disciple?

Lin Chuan had already made up his mind. His expression was gentle as he said, "You've been in the sect for almost five months now, are you accustomed to the Sword Sect's atmosphere?"

Yang Chen was surprised that Lin Chuan would care about a small Labor Disciple like him. He felt an inexplicable surge of joy and immediately said, "To tell you the truth, Your Excellency, this disciple is very satisfied with the atmosphere in Area 8. Not only is there a safe cultivation environment, but the resources and techniques are beyond imagination for outsiders."

"Furthermore, with Your Excellency encouraging competition and opening the cultivation rankings board, everyone I've seen praises Your Excellency. They say you are their benefactor, not only kind-hearted but also frequently looking after newcomers like us who have just joined the sect."

"I share the same deep feelings about their words. If not for Your Excellency's strong support, I would never have achieved what I have today."

Yang Chen's words stunned Lin Chuan.

These words... felt rather good?

He hadn't expected himself to be so great?

"You brat!"

Lin Chuan showed a rare smile, pointing at Yang Chen. "I didn't expect you to not only have considerable talent in cultivation but also a better way with words than others."

Yang Chen chuckled nervously, pretending to be uneasy, and said in a low voice, "These are the heartfelt words of this disciple, not flattery."

In fact, he was buttering him up!

However, when facing a supervisor from Area 1, especially one rumored to have a chance to be promoted to the inner sect, a little flattery was perfectly fine.

In any world, one truth prevails: no matter how sharp your words, flattery always gets through.

At this moment, Lin Chuan knew Yang Chen was flattering him, but it didn't affect his pleasant mood.

He had been in the sect for twelve years and had seen too many people.

Almost everyone considered themselves a supreme genius, believing they would be no worse than anyone else if given the opportunity and resources. Therefore, they lacked consideration in their words and actions.

Little did they know, why should opportunities and resources fall into the hands of someone unrelated to them?

"It seems my actions in Area 8 are still remembered by some."

Lin Chuan smiled slightly, his gaze towards Yang Chen no longer that of a condescending manager, but with a touch more casualness. "I came to Area 8 as a manager with a mission: to discover more outstanding disciples. That is my task."

"Although the Sun Moon Sword Sect is renowned, countless external forces wish for our downfall so they can carve us up. Therefore, the sect highly values the cultivation of excellent disciples. It is precisely the continuous influx of outstanding disciples generation after generation that allows the Sun Moon Sword Sect to remain prosperous and enduring."

"Even the best wine needs a good signpost. The purpose of the cultivation rankings is to let talent shine, to allow outstanding disciples to actively enter the sect's view, and thus be key nurtured."

At this point, Lin Chuan smiled. "Do you know why I'm telling you this?"

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