Do you really think you can get me with just a banana?

When the group arrived at the Sutra Repository, they saw a breathtaking scene.

Inside the main hall, the elders had solemn expressions and sighs could be heard everywhere. Even Jin Yunche, the elder of Xuanshuangju who had been in seclusion for many days, broke out of seclusion and came out early.

Several elders had gloomy faces. Some paced back and forth in the hall, some sighed, some scratched their heads, and looked gloomy.

Qing Yuanzi stood beside Guan Shanyu, his expression more relaxed than the other elders. He had asked to be punished for secretly recruiting Guan Shanyu into the mountain gate, and now he was finally out.

Although there are some small tricks in every enrollment, even if they are exposed, it is not a big deal. However, this disciple who was recruited was suspected of murdering the elders and has been reluctant to confess. Qing Yuanzi felt ashamed and asked to be punished and take responsibility. Now he is standing at the trial scene in the Sutra Library. He should be ashamed and regretful, but who knew that he was the one with the most relaxed expression, as if a big stone was lifted from his heart, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Si Hongyin sat among the elders, his voice hoarse, his eyes and nose red, looking very pitiful. He looked at Guan Shanyu with anger, the fire in his eyes wishing he could burn him to death.

Guan Shanyu, who was standing aside, was huddled in a corner, hugging his legs and trembling. It seemed that he had been beaten even harder in the past two days. He was covered with bruises and had lost weight in two days. His clothes were almost torn. He looked at everyone with red eyes, which were filled with fear and shock. He hid in the corner and dared not make a sound.

The whole person looked...even more pitiful than Si Hongyin beside him, and even more lovable...

Everyone standing at the door shook their heads unconsciously, trying to shake off this terrible thought.

Although Si Hongyin was in tears and clutched her handkerchief tightly, her good upbringing over the years did not make her lose her composure. Although she was very sad, she sat upright with a serious expression. Only her twitching nose and the tears in her eyes showed that she was not calm at the moment.

She caught a glimpse of Yan Ruchen standing outside the Sutra Library and called out, "Ruchen?"

Yan Ruchen nodded in response, then bowed to the elders and asked if he could enter.

Just as the elders were about to respond, Si Hongyin rushed towards Yan Ruchen recklessly. Her previous dignity collapsed in an instant, and she threw herself into his arms, sobbing uncontrollably: "Something happened! Ruchen, something happened!"

Seeing this, the elders felt that their disagreement was meaningless and continued to sigh sadly. Chen Rongrong watched coldly from the side with an expressionless face. She couldn't help but let out a "tsk!", which was noticed by Yue Lingwu, who was sitting closest to the door. He waved his hand and said, "Except Yan Ruchen, all of you should leave first. Remember to close the door."

Chen Rongrong frowned and whispered, "Master..."

Yue Lingwu glanced at her and said silently, "You are ignorant. Go down quickly. This is not the place for you."

Hu Qi and the others were not interested in gossiping about what happened here. They were exhausted from the long journey these days. Since there was nothing for them to do, they decided to go back and catch up on some sleep. So they immediately turned around and left without any regrets.

Seeing Yan Ruchen being held by Si Hongyin and Hu Qi and the others running far away, Chen Rongrong had no reason to stay, so she reluctantly closed the door and returned to Qionghua Peak.

The Sutra Repository is brightly lit with candles. Although the roof has been repaired due to the lightning strike, the charred remains of the pillars and beams and the main hall are still eye-catching. As the case is still unclear, the scene cannot be destroyed, so it is kept in this state for the time being.

Yan Ruchen stood tall and straight, maintaining his composure despite the pitiful tears of a beautiful woman in his arms. He gently patted Si Hongyin's shoulder, signaling with his eyes that this was inappropriate. They had a mutual affection, but had kept it secret; this intimacy was indeed inappropriate.

But Si Hongyin did not react. Now that she had suddenly lost her father and the case had no results, when she saw her lover, she naturally regarded him as a support and wanted to hug him to find some comfort.

Guan Shanyu in the corner tried hard to curl up into a ball, hoping that they would not notice him.

Yan Ruchen patted Si Hongyin twice, but seeing she didn't react, he gave up and let her snuggle up to him. At the same time, his eyes wandered and he noticed a handsome young man standing beside him with his hands behind his back. It was Song Ziye, who had been informed by the tablet that he was here to assist in the investigation. So he took the initiative to greet him, "Are you Immortal Master Song Ziye?"

Song Ziye smiled back, pretending not to notice the awkward scene between him and Si Hongyin, and said, "You must be Junior Brother Ruchen, right? You're welcome. I'm only a few years older than you, so just call me Senior Brother Song."

Qiushui Sword Lady sighed deeply. It was already this late, and yet one was still in the mood for cuddling and the other still in the mood for small talk. She said, "We're all family, so let's not engage in unnecessary small talk. Ziye, Ruchen is now the assistant disciple of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, nominated by your junior sister. So, explain directly to Ruchen your opinion on Elder Si's case."

Song Ziye nodded and said to Yan Ruchen in a serious tone, "I have visited Tianxuan for a whole day and have come to the conclusion that Guan Shanyu, the disciple who was accused of being the murderer and even a spy of the demon clan, is actually not the real murderer and has no demon clan background."

As soon as he finished speaking, Guan Shanyu's tears flowed down. Although he had cried out of excitement when Song Ziye announced the result in front of everyone in the Council of Elders, hearing the result again now still made him feel warm.

This character is indeed written according to my ideal type, my male god, please give me back my innocence!

Yan Ruchen nodded, a hint of confusion between his brows: "Why are you so sure, Brother Song?"

After all, the Council of Elders had previously listed in detail the clues that Guan Shanyu was related to the demons. There must be sufficient reasons for the sudden reversal now. Song Ziye knew he needed to convince the others with reason, so he explained clearly, "I base my judgment on three points: First, Junior Brother Guan doesn't have the slightest demonic energy around him; second, there's no trace of demonic seals left. Demons often place demonic seals on their subordinates to facilitate control and tracking. While these seals can be concealed, they're difficult to eradicate. I personally investigated and found no trace of them. Third, many of the events are shrouded in doubt. They appear to be targeting Shan Yu, but in reality, the logic is illogical. For example, he had no chance to set foot at some of the scenes, let alone set traps. Third, there's the suona sound the elders mentioned. I've listened to that music several times and even consulted Senior Uncle Qing, and it's ineffective except for a bit of inspiration. Crucially, his spiritual power is shallow, barely reaching the entry-level level. Trying to use it to harm Senior Uncle Si, who has profound cultivation, is like an ant trying to shake a tree; it's as difficult as climbing to the sky."

Although the elders had verified the lack of spiritual power, they had preconceived the idea that Guan Shanyu was colluding with the demons and had not investigated whether he could have committed the crime alone.

However, Song Ziye specialized in the art of defeating demons and was extremely sensitive to their presence. He could always detect even the smallest clues, so since Song Ziye had said so, it was almost certain that Guan Shanyu was wrongly accused. This was also the reason why the elders had been so silent. With the clues gone and the only suspect now gone, the case had become almost unsolved.

However, after listening to Song Ziye's explanation, Qiushui Jianji's focus shifted slightly. She asked suspiciously, "Did you examine Guan Shanyu yourself? Are you sure you checked his entire body?"

Song Ziye remained composed and answered firmly, "Yes, Uncle Qiushui, I have carefully examined everything from head to toe."

He didn't think there was anything wrong with this, but after hearing his description, the elders all raised their eyebrows and looked at Guan Shanyu who was huddled aside and trembling.

Guan Shanyu's face unconsciously turned bright red. He clutched his clothes tightly and tears started to flow again.

Yan Ruchen glanced at Guan Shanyu indifferently without saying anything. However, Si Hongyin in his arms suddenly struggled to stand up and pointed at Qing Yuanzi, saying, "But Uncle Qing might give him the token! Then he can enter and exit many places freely!"

Qing Yuanzi shook his head immediately after hearing this, and Guan Shanyu behind him also shook his head to deny it. The two shook their heads in almost the same rhythm, which looked quite funny.

Qing Yuanzi said: "I do like this doll, but I don't like it enough to give it to him."

Guan Shanyu nodded immediately. He hadn't eaten or drunk anything for days, and his voice had long been hoarse. If he hadn't cultivated some immortal techniques, he would have died long ago. He said, "Yes... I don't have any more..."

Song Ziye further explained, "I've also considered the token issue. Entry and exit of the Sutra Library requires both a token and a password. Each faction has its own unique password, and only high-ranking members and senior disciples of the sect possess it. Upon investigation, it turns out that Senior Uncle Qing has only visited the Ziwei Society and the Tianjian Pavilion in the past two weeks. The possibility of Junior Brother Guan obtaining the tokens from these two factions is extremely low, so I've ruled it out."

Qiushui Jianji then clarified: "The last time I was here was ten days ago. I came with Hongyin to get the spiritual music sheet."

Song Ziye smiled and nodded, indicating that he had no suspicion, but then he changed the subject and said to Yan Ruchen:

"Actually, I was wondering just now, how did Brother Ruchen, who is not a senior disciple of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, get a token to enter the Sutra Library?"