This martial saint's health bar is too thick

Chapter 302 Mountain Closure
There was a moment of silence in Taixu Palace.

True Man Qing Ding was the mastermind behind all this, and now he has been killed by True Lord Qing Xu.

It seems there is no need to investigate this case further.

But only Li Fei knew there was something wrong, because in his dream:

On the day the elixir was lost, True Lord Qingxu was clearly at the place where True Lord Qingding was refining the elixir, and he handed the elixir over personally.

Therefore, in this case, True Lord Qingxu is most likely the man behind the scenes!

"I have a question."

At this moment, Master Qingxia, who led Li Fei and the other two in, suddenly spoke.

Everyone looked at her, wondering why she asked the question at this time.

True Man Qingxia looked at Ning Shi who was kneeling on the ground: "You said that it was Master Qingding. True Man Qingding ordered you and Ning Qi to attack my disciple Ai Liangshan together to create the illusion that the elixir was lost. How did you kill him at that time? Why did I use the Cloud Soul Bell to predict the cause of Ai Liangshan's death many times afterwards, but to no avail?"

Li Fei glanced at Master Qingxia, and only then did he realize that the disciple he possessed was named Ai Liangshan.

He is a disciple of Qingxia Zhenren.

"Junior sister."

True Man Qingyun frowned and looked at True Man Qingxia, with obvious dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Even if you have doubts, why do you have to raise them in front of outsiders?
It's such a joke!

But True Man Qingxia ignored True Man Qingyun's gaze and just stared at Ning Shi who was kneeling on the ground.

Ning Shi replied, "Before we set out, our master gave each of us a talisman and told us to wear it on our bodies so that no trace would be found out afterwards."

"What kind of talisman is it?"

Master Qingxia leaned forward and emphasized her tone.

Ning Shi's body trembled, and he shook his head and said, "I don't know it either, but I feel that this talisman is extremely mysterious and has the ability to conceal the secrets of heaven."

Qingxia wanted to ask more questions, but Qingyun could no longer bear it and shouted:
"Qingxia!"

He has been in charge of the Daluo Sect's precepts for many years and has accumulated great prestige.

Qingxia was stunned, gritted her teeth, and finally did not ask any more questions.

The hall was quiet again for a while.

"Both of you."

True Lord Qingxu looked at Li Fei and Luo Shi and spoke slowly:
"Although Qing Ding was responsible for the loss of the pill, and he has been executed, he has embezzled the materials and refined fake pills to deceive Your Majesty over the past few years. As the head of Daluo Sect, I have an unshirkable responsibility!"

As he said this, he stood up from his seat.

When he stood up, all the powerful men from Daluo Sect present stood up one after another.

Li Fei and Luo Shi also stood up quickly.

"Daluo Sect has failed to live up to His Majesty's trust in the matter of refining the longevity pill. All personnel involved in this case will be handed over to the court for disposal. In addition, from now on, Daluo Sect will be closed for ten years to reflect on their mistakes behind closed doors!"

The voice of True Lord Qingxu resounded throughout the Taixu Palace.

Like thunder!

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

"Teacher?!"

"Brother, this is absolutely not allowed!"

"Master, why is it so?"

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Everyone started to give advice.

Li Fei was also shocked by Master Qingxu's decision.

The ancestral temple of Taoism is going to close the mountain for ten years?

This is not as simple as not contacting the outside world and not accepting disciples for ten years.

This means that Daluo Sect took the initiative to cut off its influence on the outside world and remained in a "silent" state for ten years.

When the Shangqing Sect suddenly jumped out to "turn against them", the Daluo Sect chose to close the mountain for ten years, which was simply handing over the position of "boss"!

Moreover, it is not just an internal fight within Taoism. The imperial court has openly elevated the status of Buddhism. It seems that a "battle between Buddhism and Taoism" is about to begin. However, the Daluo Sect, the ancestral home of Taoism, has closed its mountains at this time.

Then how can Taoism compete with Buddhism?

Therefore, when Daluo Sect closed the mountain, so many things were lost!

"All right."

Qingxu raised his hand to stop everyone from continuing to advise:

"No matter what, it is a fact that Qing Ding deceived the emperor. My Daluo Sect should give an explanation to the court and His Majesty!"

This made everyone shut up.

The matter involved deceiving the emperor, which was indeed not a trivial matter. It was better for True Lord Qingxu to take the initiative to give an explanation than to wait for the emperor's "thunderous wrath".

But the price is too high.
It was because True Lord Qingxu had been in charge of the Daluo Sect for nearly half a century and his authority was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people that he was able to forcibly suppress everyone's opposition.

"You two can inform His Majesty of the decision of our Daluo Sect."

True Lord Qingxu said to Li Fei and Luo Shi.

This means seeing the guest off.

"I will definitely report everything that the True Lord said today to Your Majesty without changing a word."

Li Fei bowed to True Lord Qingxu, "We are here to investigate a case. If we just listen to a speech in this hall and then return to Lanling City, I am afraid I will not be able to explain to His Majesty. Please allow us to stay in Daluo Sect for a while to investigate this case."

As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Shi's face turned pale and he turned around abruptly to look at Li Fei with horror in his eyes.

True Lord Qingxu has publicly announced that the mountain will be closed for ten years. Your Majesty will probably be satisfied with this explanation and will not blame him too much. How dare Li Fei propose an investigation?

Are you really not afraid of death?!

Sure enough, when the powerful men present heard this, many of them had anger in their eyes and glared at Li Fei. Their gazes, as if real, fell on Li Fei, making him feel a huge sense of oppression like a mountain!

Li Fei remained calm and continued to bow.

True Lord Qingxu looked at Li Fei calmly, paused for a few seconds, and said calmly:
"That's right. Since we are investigating a case, we can't just listen to one person's opinion. From now on, you can ask anyone who is related to the case. You can investigate any evidence related to the case. Qingyun."

True Man Qingyun turned and looked at him: "Master Brother."

"Next, you must arrange for people to fully cooperate with the court in investigating the case and must not slack off."

True Lord Qingxu said so.

The anger on Master Qingyun's face had not subsided, but he still bowed and saluted: "Yes!"

The meeting then ended and everyone dispersed.

When several real people and martial arts masters of Daluo Sect passed by Li Fei and Luo Shi, their faces looked unhappy and their eyes were very cold, which made Luo Shi feel uneasy.

Li Fei greeted the approaching Master Qingyun with a normal expression.

"Master, may we interrogate this man?"

He pointed at Ning Shi who was still kneeling on the ground and asked.

True Man Qingyun's eyes were cold: "Yes, but during the interrogation, someone from my Daluo Sect must be present at the same time."

"Okay, then I would like to interrogate this person now. Please send someone to observe."

Li Fei said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

True Man Qingyun looked at Li Fei deeply, and finally replied stiffly:

"I'll send someone to bring him here."

"Thank you, sir." Li Fei bowed again.

Very polite.

True Man Qingyun snorted coldly and walked away.

Li Fei also walked out of Taixu Palace with Luo Shi.

"Are you really not afraid of death?"

As soon as he walked out of the hall, Luo Shi couldn't wait to question Li Fei, "Master Qingxu has already said publicly that the mountain will be closed for ten years, why are you still holding on to it? Even if it's His Majesty, he will definitely not criticize Daluo Sect anymore!"

Li Fei turned his head and looked at him: "We are investigating the case for the emperor. Even if it is just a formality, shouldn't we investigate it carefully ourselves? Otherwise, after we go back, Daluo Sect may be able to explain it, how should we explain it? Will the emperor think that we ran back because of being scared, and lost face for the court?"

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Luo Shi remained silent.

He had to admit that what Li Fei said made sense. If he were to investigate someone else, he would have the same idea as Li Fei.

But aren’t we facing the Daluo Sect?

"You are really not afraid of offending people."

Luo Shi finally said helplessly.

Li Fei smiled and said nothing.

The agreement he made publicly at the court meeting was to find the lost elixir for the emperor, so that he would be considered to have made enough merit and be qualified to re-examine Shangguan Xiao's case.

If we just go back now.

First of all, the elixir was not found.

Secondly, this case was not solved by Li Fei and his team, but by the Daluo Sect themselves.

What merits did Li Fei have? What can he use to re-examine the case of Shangguan Xiao?
Therefore, as long as the court has not issued a formal order for him to go back, he will try his best to do what he can.

As for offending the Daluo Sect.

Li Fei looked back at the Taixu Palace behind him.

If the Daluo Sect really wants to close the mountain for ten years, then it doesn't matter even if I've offended them!
ten years.

Ten years later, let’s see who is afraid of whom?

Li Fei and Luo Shi soon arrived at the residence arranged for them by Daluo Sect. It was a large courtyard where the rest of the officials of Zhige Pavilion were arranged to live.

"Master Li, Master Luo."

Seeing the two men coming back, a group of officials immediately surrounded them and looked at them with concern:

"How's the situation?"

Li Fei nodded to Luo Shi, indicating that he should tell everyone what happened in the hall.

When all the officials heard True Lord Qingxu say that Daluo Sect would close the mountain for ten years, they were all shocked!
Finally, when they learned that Li Fei was going to continue investigating the case, they all looked at Li Fei with confusion, and some even showed anger.

"Everyone, we are here on behalf of the court to investigate the case. We are investigating the case for His Majesty."

Luo Shi noticed the strangeness of the crowd and immediately said:
"If we do nothing and just go back, do you think we can get away with it? What if the higher-ups blame us?
Just now, Lord Li withstood tremendous pressure in the hall to secure such an opportunity for you to report well, and you are not grateful?"

After hearing what Luo Shi said, everyone present also reacted.

Yes, Li Fei had already said it for them if they offended anyone. Even if the Daluo Sect wanted to hold a grudge, it would mostly be against Li Fei. All they had to do next was go through the motions, check what needed to be checked, collect evidence, and prove that what Ning Shi said was true, so they could go back and report.

It is indeed difficult to collect evidence and find answers.

But isn't it easy to find evidence with the answer?

After thinking about it, everyone suddenly understood and saluted Li Fei:
"Thank you, Mr. Li!"

Li Fei glanced at Luo Shi, and without getting angry at the implication in his words, he bowed to everyone and said:

"Then I'll help you all."

Then he returned to his room and started practicing as soon as possible.

In addition to studying "Mind Entanglement", he was also practicing "Phantom Leaf" during this period.

After his mental power was strengthened, it was transformed into virtual thoughts. The strength and concentration of the virtual thoughts were enough to support him in breaking through [Phantom Leaf] all the way to the peak of the Divine Transformation Stage!
As long as [Phantom Leaf] becomes stronger, Li Fei's 'dream control technique' will also become stronger, so that he will have the possibility to defeat True Lord Qingxu in that dream and unlock the secret in that dream.

Currently, Li Fei's [Phantom Leaf] is close to the late stage of divine transformation, and it shouldn't take long to break through!

Ten minutes later, Luo Shi interrupted Li Fei's practice:

"Master Li, the people from Daluo Sect brought Ning Shi here."

Li Fei slowly opened his eyes on the bed, got up and walked out of the room:

"Then let's begin the trial."

Soon, a group of people were in a lobby.

Li Fei, Luo Shi and a Daluo sect disciple in the possession stage were sitting on the chairs.

Ning Shi knelt in front of the three people, just like he did in Taixu Palace.

There were officials from the Zhige Pavilion listening in, and some were taking notes.

"Ning Shi, tell us in detail how you attacked the disciple who came to collect the elixir that day?"

Li Fei spoke first.

In his dream, the disciple who was possessed went to collect the elixir, but was eventually killed by Ning Shi and others.

So he wanted to know as much information as possible about this disciple named Ailiangshan.

"That day, Master suddenly called Senior Brother Ning Qi and I and asked us to go and kill the disciples who came to collect the elixir."

Ning Shi recounted what happened that day in detail.

"Your master, Master Qing Ding, is good at refining pills. He also has a high level of attainment in the art of talismans?"

After listening, Li Fei asked the first question.

He guessed that this question was also what True Man Qingxia wanted to ask in the hall before.

Ning Shi shook his head: "I don't know about that. I haven't seen Master use too many talismans on weekdays. But Master must know the art of talismans."

Li Fei was silent.

This is indeed a suspicious point, but it cannot be used as evidence.

After all, he is a real person in this world, so it is normal for him to master some means to conceal the secrets.

"You just said that Master Qingding asked you to kill Ai Liangshan and destroy the elixir he took away. Did you destroy it?"

Li Fei suddenly asked.

In Airayama's dream, he kept shouting the words 'The box is empty'.

This should be his greatest obsession during his lifetime, referring to the box of longevity pills he took away.

But if the box was really empty, why would Master Qing Ding go to the trouble of asking Ning Shi and others to destroy the pill?

Ning Shi replied:
“The order we received in advance was indeed to kill people and destroy the elixir. But after we killed Ailiangshan, we found that the box was empty and there was no elixir at all.

Afterwards, we went back to report to our master, and he said that he had changed his mind temporarily to avoid any accidents, and the box he gave to Ailiangshan was originally empty, without any pills."

This logic sounds correct.

But Li Fei knew that there was a big problem here!
Because in his dream, after he took the box from the young Taoist priest, Qingxu Zhenjun, he tried to open the box in his dream and clearly saw pills in the box!

In other words, when Ailiangshan came out of the lobby, there was a pill in the box in his hand.

But after he was attacked and killed by Ning Shi and others, the pills in the box disappeared.

So where did this box of pills go?

(End of this chapter)