Investigating the Case at the Sect Residence

Within a short time, the small Sect Residence was already filled with over ten cultivators, all wearing the same uniform dao robes.

They naturally divided themselves to the left and right, leaving the center for two youths dressed in noticeably more luxurious attire.

One of the youths was tall and heroic, the other short and shifty. They were Wu Cheng and Wu Ping, who had previously investigated the disappearance of Uncle-Master He.

Wu Ping was ugly and very short. Setting aside the past grievances between You Su and his own Master, it was impossible for him to become friends with You Su. Just seeing You Su's beautiful appearance made him want to stomp the man into the dirt. Seeing that You Su was actually holding a bedsheet, he couldn't help but mock him:

"Yo, is the great swordsman You going to do laundry? How can that be? Those hands are meant to wield a sword, why would you do the work of a servant?"

After he spoke, the lackeys beside him let out snickers. It was unclear if they were genuinely amused or just playing along with their master.

"Young Master Ping, your words are mistaken. There is much to learn from washing clothes, and it is very helpful for controlling Mystic Qi. Why don't you ask the servants around you, how are they so much more capable than Young Master Ping, who only needs to wield his sword all day?"

This struck a nerve with Wu Ping. Unlike his elder brother Wu Cheng, his natural talent was extremely poor. He could only rely on his genius brother and his father, an elder of the Sky Guard Sect, to act impossibly powerful in Chuyun City. He had even managed to secure a position as an inner disciple of the Sky Guard Sect. However, in terms of actual strength, he was only considered mediocre within the Sky Guard Sect.

He glared fiercely at You Su, then observed the reactions of the outer disciples around him more carefully. If anyone dared to show the slightest unusual expression, he would definitely make them regret it.

After observing, he didn't immediately retort to You Su. Instead, he quietly leaned over to his brother and whispered, "Brother, is what he said true?"

Wu Cheng did not answer, merely glancing indifferently at his useless brother. Seeing this, Wu Ping quickly shut his mouth and shrunk back.

Wu Cheng took a token from his sleeve, engraved with the words "City Lord."

He said with great spirit and a full voice, "The Sky Guard Sect has received permission from the City Lord's Mansion to investigate the case of the missing Sky Guard Sect disciple, He Qi Miao! Everyone cooperate fully, do not resist!"

You Su narrowed his eyes, his brow furrowed. It was clear the other party had come prepared this time.

Previously, when Wu Ping, Wu Cheng, and the others had made things difficult for him, it was probably at the instigation of an elder who had been humiliated by their Master. But now, it seemed his repeated defiance had turned the older generation's conflict into their own personal one. Otherwise, their actions wouldn't have become increasingly aggressive, escalating from simply seeking a match to actually coming to his doorstep.

As for their so-called investigation, it was naturally nonsense. You Su knew that Uncle-Master He had already been eaten by that Lantern Ghost, so where could they possibly find him? If they truly cared about Uncle-Master He, they wouldn't have let the foolish him wander around alone.

"How does your esteemed sect plan to investigate?" You Su placed the fabric he was holding on the windowsill beside him, his tone icy and dangerous.

"What do you think? Search!"

Wu Cheng was not afraid of You Su at all. He was twenty years old and one of the outstanding talents among the younger generation of the Sky Guard Sect. You Su had entered the Spirit Platform at eighteen, and he had done the same. He was currently a key focus of the Sky Guard Sect's cultivation efforts.

Actually, he didn't dislike You Su at first, and didn't even know him. It was just that his Master had instructed him to seek out You Su for a match and defeat him. He had initially thought it was a simple task, but You Su always avoided the fight, which caused him great pain as he couldn't fulfill his Master's expectations. He increasingly wanted to fight You Su. But You Su always looked at him with those arrogant eyes and ran away. Later, he started using sneak attacks and various other methods, just hoping You Su would fight back. But this turtle-like youth seemed to have no spirit, easily dodging his attacks before fleeing, never retaliating, as if he disdained to do so.

In front of others, he was a courteous young genius, but only when facing You Su did he feel himself becoming increasingly twisted. You Su had become his inner demon; he desperately wanted to see the face of this seemingly always calm and collected youth show an expression of disappointment and regret.

Fortunately, he wasn't the only one in this city who disliked You Su. And he would be the first among them to successfully defeat You Su. He felt an immense sense of satisfaction.

The outer disciples beside him moved like a flowing stream at his command, preparing to turn the dilapidated old house upside down.

"I'd like to see who dares!"

You Su's roar halted everyone's movements. The exertion triggered his yet-to-be-healed internal injuries, causing him to cough, and his imposing aura dissipated.

Seeing this, everyone burst into laughter, feeling that You Su wasn't shouting "I'd like to see who dares," but rather asking, "I'd like to see who doesn't dare."

Ji Lingruo, who disliked meeting strangers and had initially stayed hidden, rushed out when she saw You Su coughing. She clung tightly to You Su's side, solicitously supporting his arm and patting his back.

Once You Su had recovered slightly, she glared angrily at the intruders, "Is this how you investigate? Aren't you cultivators? Do you need to search everywhere like this to find someone?"

Seeing the heavenly beauty Ji Lingruo appear, Wu Ping stared blankly. It was the first time he knew You Su's hidden beauty of a junior sister was such a stunner. Seeing that Ji Lingruo didn't even care that her ample chest was pressed against You Su's arm, he gnashed his teeth in hatred.

Wu Cheng appeared much more restrained, maintaining his righteous demeanor. He paid close attention to You Su and naturally couldn't have not seen Ji Lingruo before. The first time he caught a glimpse of her, he felt she possessed a beauty that shouldn't exist in this small town, but he only knew she was You Su's junior sister and not her name. He had resentfully thought many times, why should such a woman be You Su's junior sister? What right did a blind man like him have to appreciate such natural beauty? This gave him another reason to hate You Su.

"Young lady, you speak the truth. I could have used a Spirit Tool to search directly. But You Su, this blind man, is unusual. Who knows if he might use some dark arts to seal my Uncle-Master He's aura? So, we can only search with our eyes." Wu Cheng explained calmly, then smiled, "May I ask which room is your boudoir? Point it out, and I absolutely will not allow them to trespass. After all, you surely have nothing to do with whatever this blind man is up to."

Ji Lingruo laughed in anger, glaring fiercely at the hypocritical man before her, "You blind fool! My Senior Brother and I are of one heart and mind, sharing weal and woe. If you can't even see that, what do you hope to find with your dog eyes? Get lost!"

Ji Lingruo was wholeheartedly devoted to You Su and would not be swayed by this bad guy who often bullied him. She had long seen that these people were not here to investigate a case but were deliberately looking for trouble.

Wu Cheng's expression remained well-controlled, showing no anger at the girl's insults. He said unhurriedly, "Young lady, please calm yourself. After we have searched, we will naturally come to a conclusion. If no clues are found, I will personally apologize to you. But if we discover anything, then your Senior Brother will be in trouble..."

"Search!"

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