The Yellow Rui Discerns Truth, with Little Su in Its Sights

Su Che and the two Reverted Elixir Circuit Inspectors clashed through a round of probing auras. The atmosphere in the hall plunged to freezing point. A fierce wind sprang up inside, cutting at the faces of the minor officials like knives, but with tensions drawn so tight, none dared withdraw.

After that first clash, neither side made another move. For a moment, they all stood still.

Xiong Shou had just sensed the aura surrounding Su Che. It stretched on without end, like a great mountain rising from the earth. Condensed yin energy filled it, and countless ghosts seemed on the verge of appearing.

Though Third Young Master Su looked every inch a spoiled young master and was still toying with his Beauty Folding Fan, a Reverted Elixir master like Xiong Shou could see past appearances to the truth beneath.

This young man bore the unmistakable signs of the Dingding Pivot. His Fifth Grade Reverted Elixir cultivation was genuine.

He had heard that Little Su practiced a Profound Yin Secret Art of the Yellow Heaven Sect. Seeing him today confirmed it. To possess such cultivation at so young an age—this was a younger generation to be reckoned with.

Perhaps there would be another "Old Su" someday.

"Judicial Punisher Su, today the two of us represent the court and question you on His Majesty's behalf, so we won't offer you a seat."

Xiong Shou cleared his throat. He had once been a Mystic Gate cultivator on Jade Sun Mountain, but after so many years rising and falling in officialdom, his otherworldly air had long since vanished. What remained was a seasoned, capable official.

"We are questioning you by imperial decree today. Take care with your answers. Do not be rash."

Li Yizhen's knife-sharp gaze swept over Su Che. "When the Censorate does