Inside Cave Dwelling No. "C-73," Lin Ye sat cross-legged in meditation, holding the "tuber" as he slowly refined a wisp of energy.
Three days had passed since the conflict in the square.
Qingyun Sect appeared calm on the surface, but undercurrents churned beneath. The Law Enforcement Hall's final ruling was: "A quarrel between both sides escalated into a fight. Lin Ye acted excessively in self-defense and is confined for three days to reflect, and must compensate the Chiyan Peak disciples for the healing pills they require. Yan Lie and the others provoked him first and are likewise punished with confinement."
This undoubtedly enraged Chiyan Peak. From top to bottom, Yan Peak's killing intent toward Lin Ye had reached its peak.
Though Chiyan Peak's higher-ups were furious, they did not tear off all pretense and launch a loud, open retaliation.
"Knock, knock, knock."
The soft knocking interrupted Lin Ye's cultivation.
He put away the "tuber" and rose to the cave entrance. A middle-aged man stood outside the courtyard—it was Elder Li, who had overseen the inner sect assessment before.
"Elder Li." Lin Ye opened the restriction and gave a slight salute.
"Lin Ye, I'm not disturbing you, am I?" Elder Li walked in, a trace of surprise flashing through his eyes.
"Not at all. Elder, please sit."
"No need for formalities. You sit as well." Elder Li waved a hand, gesturing for Lin Ye to take a seat.
Elder Li went straight to the point. "I have come under the sect's orders to ask you a few questions."
Lin Ye's heart tightened, though his face remained calm. "Please ask, Elder."
"Regarding the deaths of Chiyan Peak's Elder Liu Xuan and the others at Blackwind Ridge—do you know anything about it?" Elder Li's gaze was sharp as lightning.
"This disciple does not