Dust Settles

Inside the Elder Hall, incense smoke curled upward.

Elder Zhang sat upright in the seat of honor, with several Law Enforcement Hall elders also present.

Seeing Shen Yuan enter the hall, Elder Zhang raised a hand to dismiss the attendants, leaving only a sparse few people inside.

"Shen Yuan, your performance on the arena surpassed everyone's expectations." Elder Zhang's gaze settled on Shen Yuan. "After today's battle, you have earned the title you deserve. Your status as a true transmission disciple is now officially in effect. True Transmission Peak has already prepared an independent courtyard for you. You may move there shortly."

"Thank you, Elder." Shen Yuan bowed.

"I summoned you here not only to inform you about your true transmission status, but also to speak with you about an old case." Elder Zhang's expression gradually darkened. "Regarding Zhao Kun's past collusion with Liu Er to frame you, we uncovered quite a few more clues afterward. These past days, the Law Enforcement Hall has reexamined the case files."

Shen Yuan's heart stirred.

Zhao Kun.

That name had not been mentioned for a long time.

Back then, when the original owner's spiritual roots had been shattered, Zhao Kun had been the prime suspect. After the Outer Sect Assessment ended, Zhao Kun had been punished with half a year of confinement at Wall-Facing Cliff. Even during that confinement, he had continued exchanging letters with Xiao Wuji, plotting schemes against Shen Yuan.

"News has come from Wall-Facing Cliff," Elder Zhang said slowly. "During his confinement, Zhao Kun still refused to repent. He secretly bribed the servant disciples guarding Wall-Facing Cliff, sent letters outside, colluded with Xiao Wuji, and repeatedly plotted to harm you. This is no longer a simple private grudge. He repeatedly schemed against fellow disciples, and the evidence is conclusive."

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