Inquiry

Chapter 37: Inquiry

Several teams of patrolling disciples patrolled back and forth near the Black Palace, appearing highly vigilant.

"Follow me." The Man in Blue Robe put the Green Giant Eagle back into its Spirit Beast Bag, instructed Shi Yue, and then walked towards the Black Palace.

Shi Yue followed closely behind the Man in Blue Robe, heading toward the Black Palace.

Before long, the two entered the hall.

A Yellow-robed Elder with a jade belt around his waist and a gaunt Gray-clothed Elder sat on chairs, sipping tea and chatting.

"Disciples pay their respects to Sect Leader Martial Uncle and Martial Uncle Li. Shi Yue has arrived." The Man in Blue Robe bowed, his expression extremely respectful.

"Disciples pay their respects to the two Ancestor Masters." Shi Yue hurriedly bowed in response.

"Hmm, Shi Yue, if I remember correctly, you are Junior Brother Shi's descendant! Why are you only at the fourth level of Qi Refining?" Sect Master Zhou Tongtian looked Shi Yue up and down, asking with a strange expression.

"Replying to Sect Leader Martial Ancestor, this disciple's talent is dull, hence only the fourth level of Qi Refining." Shi Yue replied honestly.

"Forget it, Sect Leader Martial Brother, let's talk about business!" The Gray-clothed Elder waved his hand and asked Shi Yue, "Shi Yue, we heard that many disciples' Spirit Herbs and Spirit Grain were afflicted with the Blackening Disease, and you cured them all. How did you do it?"

"This..." Shi Yue showed a look of difficulty on his face.

These two Ancestor Masters before him were old monsters who had lived for hundreds of years and had seen all sorts of storms. Shi Yue wasn't confident he could fool them, yet he was unwilling to reveal the method for curing the Blackening Disease just like that.

Seeing this, the Gray-clothed Elder raised an eyebrow and said, "Don't worry, only the four of us will know about today's conversation. Currently, many disciples' Spirit Herbs and Spirit Grain in the Sect are suffering from the Blackening Disease. If your method can truly solve the Blackening Disease, the Sect will reward you with one thousand Contribution Points. If it cannot solve the Blackening Disease, you will not be blamed. However, you must tell the truth. You should be aware of the crime of deceiving your sect elders!"

Shi Yue's expression moved slightly. If he could obtain one thousand Contribution Points, he could immediately go to Spring Return Hall to engrave Spirit Patterns to prevent Body Seizure, and he would have more confidence when facing Xiaoyaozi.

"What? Do you think my words are mere wind?" Shi Yue remained silent for a long time. The Gray-clothed Elder's face sank, showing displeasure.

"Shi Yue, hurry up and answer Martial Uncle Li's question. Do you want to die?" The Man in Blue Robe shouted loudly.

"This disciple dares not. This disciple was simply too overjoyed and forgot to reply." Shi Yue quickly explained.

The Gray-clothed Elder's expression softened.

"That's more like it. Quickly tell us how you solved the Blackening Disease." Zhou Tongtian nodded and urged.

"Well, this disciple used urine to irrigate it. Well, with a little Clear Water added. The best ratio of urine to Clear Water is one to three." Shi Yue hesitated slightly before replying truthfully.

There was no way to lie about this. If the two Ancestor Masters tried Shi Yue's method to treat the Spirit Herbs and it didn't work, Shi Yue would be charged with deceiving his sect elders.

The Great Void Sect had one hundred and eight sect rules and nine great commandments. Violating any sect rule would result in punishment, ranging from confinement to the abolition of Magical Power and expulsion from the Sect. Violating any of the nine great commandments could result in direct execution, or worse, the soul being extracted and refined, leading to an existence worse than death.

Shi Yue was a law-abiding disciple and didn't want the people from the Law Enforcement Hall coming after him.

"Urine? The liquid you used to irrigate those disciples' Spirit Herbs was urine?" Zhou Tongtian's face was full of disbelief.

Upon hearing this, the Gray-clothed Elder's eyes were filled with confusion. He had studied the cultivation of Spirit Herbs and Spirit Grain for many years and had never heard of using urine to treat diseases.

"Yes, this disciple discovered that only the urine of virgin boys and girls is effective." Shi Yue nodded.

"In that case, are the Grass and Wood Essence, Earth Spirit Art, Spring Rain Art, and so on all a sham?" Zhou Tongtian's eyes darted around as he asked in a deep voice.

"Precisely." Shi Yue nodded honestly.

"Do you have that gourd with you? Take it out and let me see." The Gray-clothed Elder's expression shifted, and he asked.

Shi Yue nodded, took the gourd Magic Tool from his sleeve, and handed it over.

The Gray-clothed Elder eagerly snatched the gourd Magic Tool from Shi Yue's hand, pulled out the stopper, and brought the mouth of the gourd to his nose, sniffing it a few times.

"Hmm, this smell does indeed resemble urine a bit. I'll go try it and see if it's effective." After speaking, the Gray-clothed Elder's figure flickered, turning into a streak of green light as he flew out of the Ancestral Master Hall.

"Shi Yue, how did you know urine could treat the Blackening Disease? Who told you?" Zhou Tongtian asked, frowning.

In his opinion, all the Core Formation Cultivators were helpless against the Blackening Disease, yet an unknown Qi Refining Stage disciple had a way to solve it. It was too astonishing.

"This disciple discovered it by accident. This disciple's Spirit Grain also suffered from the Blackening Disease, and many died. This disciple thought that since they couldn't be saved anyway, he might as well pee in the Spirit Field. Who knew that after the urine was poured on the afflicted Spirit Grain, they got better." Shi Yue spoke with a reminiscent expression.

Shi Yue had known for a long time that the secret of urine couldn't be kept forever and would eventually be exposed. He had already prepared an excuse, which was now coming in handy.

"Really?" Zhou Tongtian's gaze fixed on Shi Yue, asking with some doubt.

"Really. Every word this disciple speaks is true, without the slightest falsehood." Shi Yue nodded, his expression serious.

At this moment, a burst of joyful laughter came from outside the hall. The Gray-clothed Elder walked in quickly and said loudly, "Sect Leader Martial Brother, urine can indeed cure the Blackening Disease. I tested it myself."

"Junior Brother Li, are you telling the truth?" Zhou Tongtian stood up upon hearing this, his face filled with ecstasy.

"Yes, I used my own urine to water some afflicted Spirit Herbs, and they recovered on the spot. It's truly miraculous." The Gray-clothed Elder said excitedly. He then seemed to recall something and asked Shi Yue:

"Shi Yue, how did you discover that urine could cure the Blackening Disease?"

"He discovered it by accident. It's like this, Shi Yue he..." Zhou Tongtian recounted the lie Shi Yue had fabricated.

"So that's how it is. I was wondering how a Qi Refining Stage cultivator knew how to cure the Blackening Disease. So it was by accident." The Gray-clothed Elder suddenly realized.

"Shi Yue, here's your item back." The Gray-clothed Elder returned the gourd Magic Tool to Shi Yue.

"Alright, Shi Yue, Junior Nephew Li, you may both leave. Oh, right, Junior Nephew Li, remember to allocate one thousand Contribution Points to Shi Yue. Also, both of you remember this: the content of today's conversation is top secret. No one is to leak it, especially Shi Yue. Absolutely do not tell anyone that urine can cure the Blackening Disease, or you will be charged with the crime of betraying the Sect. Do you understand?" As he spoke the last sentence, a flash of killing intent quickly crossed Zhou Tongtian's eyes.

"This disciple obeys." Shi Yue's heart tightened, and he quickly agreed.

The Man in Blue Robe dared not refuse and simply responded, then led Shi Yue away.