The Chief Arbitrator was a shrewd and calculating man. After thinking it over, he decided to bring the matter up in public.
It's very simple. This matter had nothing to do with him in the first place, so naturally everyone should share the burden.
Soon after, a small internal meeting was held in the council chamber of the Arbitration Sacred Hall.
Those present were all prominent figures in the Arbitration Sacred Hall, including senior veterans with extensive experience and promising young talents who had been promoted.
Those present were at least top-tier experts among the Sage, and there were also many experts at the Holy Lord Realm.
This is only a portion of the people they were able to quickly gather; one can imagine just how powerful the Arbitration Sacred Hall is.
After everyone was seated, the Chief Arbitrator cleared his throat and gave a brief account of the accusation letter, concealing his own stance and adopting an air of "this matter is of great importance, and I dare not make a decision arbitrarily."
After he finished speaking, the council chamber fell into a silence so profound you could hear a pin drop.
Not one of the people sitting here is a fool; everyone can tell this case is a hot potato.
Behind the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord is the Holy Venerable Tianming, and behind the Investigator Zhentian Holy Lord is the Saint Venerable Haoxuan; both are pivotal figures in the Sacred Court.
If things go wrong, it could backfire.
Even though the people present had powerful backgrounds, they didn't want to do something so thankless and exhausting.
The Chief Arbitrator looked around, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
No one is that stupid...
"I'll do it!"
Suddenly, a young man sitting at the end of the table stood up.
The young man had a handsome face and an undisguised sharpness between his brows. He was none other than Gu Changfeng, the rising star of the Arbitration Sacred Hall and the Gu Changfeng of Law.
In the Arbitration Sacred Hall, from highest to lowest rank, there are the Chief Arbitrator, twelve Grand Judges, Judges, Lawyers, and Judicial Officers.
Normally, he wouldn't be qualified to participate in a meeting of this level, but since he is a direct descendant of the Saint Venerable Wangdao and has recently adjudicated several major cases, the Chief Arbitrator made an exception and summoned him.
Gu Changfeng looked around at everyone and said loudly:
" The Arbitration Sacred Hall was established by three generations of Saint Emperor, and it serves as the Sacred Court for governing the country according to law on behalf of the holy Saint Emperor."
If we avoid investigation today because of grudges, more people will follow suit tomorrow. If even we dare not intervene, who else in this Sacred Court will dare to intervene? If this continues, where will the authority of the Arbitration Sacred Hall be, and where will the Saint Emperor's prestige remain?
These words were spoken with great passion and conviction.
Many people in the council chamber nodded frequently, their faces full of appreciation, and several mature and prudent individuals even clapped their hands gently.
The Chief Arbitrator's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly, stroking his beard in praise:
"Well said. Law Enforcement Gu is indeed a man of justice. I have not misjudged him."
Upon being praised like that, Gu Changfeng couldn't help but show a hint of pride on his face.
He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect again, his tone becoming increasingly firm:
"Rest assured, Your Chief Arbitrator, I will handle this matter. Whether Han Xuanji violated regulations or whether the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord acted out of favoritism, I will investigate thoroughly."
He had already planned it all out in his mind.
This matter is risky, but it is also a tremendous opportunity.
As one of the most outstanding descendants of the Saint Venerable Wangdao, Gu Changfeng is good in every way, except that he is still relatively inexperienced and lacks any notable achievements.
If he can handle this case well, the title of "the youngest Arbitration Sacred Hall in history" will undoubtedly belong to him.
As for offending people?
He didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
He acts with integrity and impartiality; what can anyone do to him?
If anyone dares to retaliate, the Saint Venerable Wangdao will not stand idly by.
This deal is a sure thing, you can't lose money.
"Okay, okay, okay, I'll leave this matter to you to investigate. I hope you can get a satisfactory result."
The Chief Arbitrator repeatedly praised him, his eyes filled with encouragement that said, "I have high hopes for you."
When the meeting ended, everyone came forward to congratulate Gu Changfeng, praising him with phrases like "Gu Changfeng has Wuliang " and "This case can only be solved by Brother Gu," making Gu Changfeng's face shine and his steps even lighter.
The figures in the council chamber gradually dispersed, with the Chief Arbitrator being the last to leave.
The warm smile on his face had long since vanished, leaving only a look of relieved exhaustion.
It wasn't for nothing that he made an exception and summoned Gu Changfeng; wasn't the other man lacking merit?
This is such a tremendous achievement, but I don't know if he can accept it.
On the other side.
After dealing with his master and senior sister, Han Xuanji returned to the Dustless Palace.
To be honest, he's not exactly clean, but as long as others can't find evidence, isn't it the same as if he didn't even open a shop?
He wouldn't be foolish enough to jump out and say he opened it, so even if someone uses this as an excuse to make trouble, as long as the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord stands firmly on his side, there won't be any problems.
Although he didn't say anything explicitly in the Nine Mysteries Hall, Mo Chenxiao was so shrewd that he must have seen something from his "innocent" expression. Instead of exposing him, he made a promise in front of him and Leng Qianshuang.
It was clear that she had already decided not to pry into his secrets and would simply bear the pressure.
"It's not so bad to have someone back you up."
Han Xuanji's lips curved slightly.
My master may seem lazy, but he is actually more insightful than anyone else.
To be honest, if it weren't for his master protecting him, he really wouldn't dare to act so ostentatiously.
After all, in this world, strength is everything. If someone with no background were to fabricate a crime against you, what could you do?
But now it seems that his judgment was correct.
Time was precious, Han Xuanji didn't want to waste too much time, so she took a risk and cleared the level quickly.
After returning, Han Xuanji made dozens of copies of the complete version of the Ten Directions Return to Origin Instruction that he had obtained from the Ten Directions Immortal Hall, put them in different Jade Slip, and ordered them to be sent to Mo Chenxiao, Leng Qianshuang, and the people in the Dustless Palace.
His disciples, the Immortal Ancestor, and others each received a share.
Even if they don't practice this Cultivation Method, they can still learn from it.
After all, this is the insight of a peak Holy Lord, a treasure for any cultivator.
Afterwards, Han Xuanji also kept an eye on his disciples' cultivation progress.
Yun Wuji, Lu Fan, Lin Feng, Li Taiqing, and others have all made breakthroughs.
After giving each disciple some pointers, Han Xuanji thought for a moment and then went to a side hall to check on Little White's cultivation progress.
But as soon as he passed through the front hall and entered the back garden, he stopped in his tracks and saw a surprising scene.
Beside the stone table in the back garden, Little White was squatting on the table with an air of nonchalance, surrounded by plates of spiritual fruits, snacks, and roasted meat, his mouth glistening with oil as he ate.
Opposite it, a small, snow-white beast had its cheeks bulging, each of its two front paws holding a fiery red spirit fruit, munching away until juice dripped down its chin, while its fluffy, cloud-like tail swished back and forth.
The cat and the weasel ate as if no one else was around, completely unaware of Han Xuanji's arrival.