"We never expected Lai Ting to have been involved in planning these matters either. Otherwise, we would not have let the Spirit Bird devour Lai Ting's Nascent Soul. We also know that without evidence, it would be difficult to convince Fellow Daoist Yang. We are part of the Human Race and know that the Azure Xuan Clan is targeting your Yang Clan, so naturally we could not pretend nothing had happened."
Shen Long's tone was sincere.
Putting himself in their shoes, Shen Long and Chu Buyu would not have believed it so easily either.
"This matter is of great importance. Fellow Daoist Shen, we would like to use the Seven-Star Heart-Testing Talisman to question you once. Would that be convenient? If such a thing truly happened, our Yang Clan will certainly reward you handsomely."
Yang Yiwei said politely.
Shen Long and Chu Buyu had come from afar to deliver this news with utmost sincerity, so Yang Yiwei would not treat them lightly.
"No problem."
Shen Long agreed.
Yang Yiwei took out a Silver-Glowing Talisman and let Shen Long inspect it carefully. After Shen Long confirmed that there was no problem, he slapped the Seven-Star Heart-Testing Talisman onto himself.
Silver light flashed, and a silver glow emerged, enveloping Shen Long's entire body.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, did you kill Lai Ting?"
Yang Yiwei asked.
"Yes."
Shen Long nodded.
Yang Yiwei asked several questions, all related to Lai Ting. Shen Long answered truthfully, and the Seven-Star Heart-Testing Talisman on his body showed no abnormalities.
"Thank you for your cooperation, Fellow Daoist Shen. Our Yang Clan can give you five items. Pills, Talismans, spirit herbs—anything is fine."
Yang Yiwei said.
"We would like a Nine-Star Jade Lifting Fruit or a Talisman that can improve comprehension. Is that possible?"
Shen Long said.
"We can give