Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 270 Interrogation (Part 5)

'The Hall Master? He's actually the most mysterious Hall Master of the Internal Affairs Hall, the one who's rarely seen?'

Han Yi was immediately startled. Since joining the Internal Affairs Hall, he had never seen this mysterious hall master. As far as he knew, all orders and commands of the Internal Affairs Hall were arranged by Huang Ze.

He once asked Huang Ze why the head of the Internal Affairs Hall never showed up, perhaps because there really was no head of the hall.

However, Huang Ze told him that the head of the Internal Affairs Hall had important responsibilities and handled a wide range of matters, so he would not appear easily.

Unexpectedly, he saw this mysterious hall master at this morning meeting.

He didn't dare to be presumptuous and quickly clasped his hands in a salute to the other party. Tian Jing simply smiled gently and nodded slightly; given his status and position, such a gesture was normal.

After Han Yi finished bowing, he would smile and reply, "Master, you flatter me. I was just lucky to be there."

"If you're lucky, that's also due to your ability. In the future, the affairs of the Internal Affairs Hall will still depend on you elite disciples. Please put in more effort."

Tian Jing's voice is gentle, making listeners feel as if they are bathed in a spring breeze.

"Alright, alright, you two, stop being so polite. The morning meeting is about to start. Han Yi, you can sit behind Tian Jing." Huang Ze interrupted, stopping their conversation, and pointed to the seat behind Tian Jing.

Huang Ze was the highest-ranking person in the Internal Affairs Hall, while Tian Jing was the second-in-command.

Since the Internal Affairs Hall had fewer tasks and no position of deputy hall master, Han Yi was seated behind Tian Jing, which clearly meant that Han Yi was the third most important person in the Internal Affairs Hall.

Han Yi did not hesitate, strode over, and sat down with an air of authority.

After handling the Black Market Ghost Domain incident, he was qualified in terms of both merit and strength.

After that, one after another, high-ranking members of the Crimson Flame Sect arrived. Huang Ze mentioned the powerful ones to Han Yi.

As more and more people arrived, and the sect leader and deputy sect leader failed to appear, the entire hall gradually became noisy and chaotic.

Those sitting here were either elders or elite figures like hall masters, and no one else dared to speak up to stop them.

After waiting for about half an incense stick's time, two figures slowly entered through the main hall door, and the lacquered door closed slowly as they walked.

Boom! ! !

The door slammed shut with a dull metallic clang, and two figures appeared like ghosts on the two chairs at the top of the hall.

The once noisy hall quickly quieted down, and the elders and hall masters of the various halls all bowed to their subordinates and looked upwards.

Han Yi was no exception; he looked up immediately.

Sitting slightly to the side on a folding chair was a middle-aged man with a white face, no beard, and a somewhat gloomy expression, dressed in a black robe with red trim.

This person is Qu Jingxian, the deputy sect leader. Han Yi has dealt with him many times and is quite familiar with him.

The man sitting in the center was strong and burly, tall and imposing. Although he was bald, the curled beard on both sides of his face resembled the mane of a wild beast, making him look very fierce. His red-trimmed white clothes stood out among the many red-trimmed black clothes.

'So strong...'

The moment Han Yi saw this person, his pupils contracted slightly. This person's strength was the highest among those present, and he was the strongest person Han Yi had ever seen. This bald, muscular man was undoubtedly the Crimson Flame Sect Master, Ao Yang.

He was a martial arts master who had mastered the three strengths, and might even have achieved a fusion of strengths, with the dragon and tiger within his body intertwined, and his meridians flowing smoothly and seamlessly. His strength could completely cover the surface of his body, and he was just one step away from breaking through to become a grandmaster!

At this moment, the powerful aura of the master martial artist Aoyang swept across the entire venue. The many high-ranking officials below the stage all seemed to be facing a formidable enemy, sitting upright and solemnly, afraid of displeasing him. The atmosphere became somewhat quiet.

Ao Yang stood on the stage with his hands behind his back, looking imposing and silent. His tiger-like eyes swept across the entire audience, and no one dared to breathe loudly.

After a moment, he scratched his head, turned to Qu Jingxian with an awkward smile, and asked, "Old Qu, where is that kid Han Yi we made a bet on last time?"

Upon hearing this, Qu Jingxian rolled his eyes in exasperation. So, you didn't even know who the other person was when you made that bet last time? How could you still bet with me like that? He helplessly waved towards Han Yi: "Han Yi, come here for a moment."

Han Yi?

All eyes were on Han Yi. Although not all of them knew the true inside story of the black market, they all knew that a disciple named Han Yi had made outstanding contributions in this process.

Han Yi quickly stood up, nodded to Huang Ze's concerned gaze, and stepped forward.

"Disciple Han Yi greets Sect Master Qu Jingxian and Sect Master Aoyang."

He bowed respectfully to Qu Jingxian and Aoyang.

"I heard you were injured in the black market. How are your injuries now?"

Qu Jingxian stroked his chin with satisfaction when he heard Han Yi address him as Sect Master without adding the word "Deputy".

"The internal injuries are almost healed now; what's left are just some superficial wounds," Han Yi replied.

"Yes, you were injured while helping the sect. Judging from your injuries, they are quite serious. If you need anything, just let us know. The sect will not treat you unfairly." Qu Jingxian looked at the faint white bandages showing on Han Yi's neck and encouraged him.

In his youth, he was someone who ventured out into the world every day; he wasn't a flower grown in a greenhouse. It's normal that he could tell the extent of Han Yi's injury at a glance.

Aoyang, who was standing to the side, also nodded slightly.

"Thank you, Sect Master Qu." Han Yi bowed again.

"Alright, so you're Han Yi?" Ao Yang stroked his long beard, staring at Han Yi with great interest. "What happened in the black market? Tell us about it."

'Danger! '

The moment Ao Yang looked over, Han Yi felt his blood pressure rise and his heart beat much faster than usual.

Ao Yang, a genuine master of the Three Strengths, might not seem impressive from a distance, but upon closer inspection, he appears to be a majestic lion, awe-inspiring and awe-inspiring.

Han Yi remained calm and spoke in a normal tone: "Reporting to the Sect Master, when the chaos broke out in the black market... I was resting inside. After hearing the commotion, I went out and encountered those dozen or so outer disciples... After coming out, I saw flames, explosions, and the sound of smoke bombs being thrown from deep within the black market. I originally wanted to take people in to take a look... but I was also slightly injured, so I could only hide outside with the important ledgers and the outer disciples. In the end, I was able to escape from a corner..."

After saying this, he took out several antique-looking, thick account books from his pocket and respectfully presented them to show that he was not lying.

After taking it, Aoyang picked his nose and casually glanced at it a few times.

Then, he looked up at Han Yi and suddenly shouted, "Kid, you're lying! They all said they saw some strange white figures in the black market. Didn't you see them?"

The thunderous sound startled Han Yi, but he quickly recovered and said, "Reporting to the sect master, I have also seen those white figures, but they are obviously martial arts masters with superb lightness skills sent by hostile forces, throwing torches and other things in the black market. But I was seriously injured at the time and could not catch up."

Otherwise, I would definitely chase after them and avenge my fallen brothers!

He gritted his teeth, his face contorted with hatred, as if he were secretly resenting the enemies who attacked the black market.

These were the words Huang Ze had instructed him to say yesterday: that he, as a witness, must define the black market incident as a man-made event. Therefore, although Ao Yang suddenly changed his questioning approach, he was prepared and managed to regain his composure in time.

"Good, as expected of a disciple of the Crimson Flame Sect!" Ao Yang laughed heartily and walked up to Han Yi. "Well said, revenge is a must, and gratitude and resentment are clearly distinguished, which is precisely the principle of the Crimson Flame Sect!"

He raised his hand and gently patted Han Yi's shoulder, as if to comfort him. Han Yi, however, felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the crucial moment had arrived and whether he could deceive the three martial arts masters was now the key.

It all depends on whether the secret technique Moon Concealment will work.

His blood flow slowed down instantly, and his strength and vital energy were deeply contained within his body, causing the fluctuations to disappear.

As Ao Yang gently patted Han Yi's shoulder, an invisible force naturally condensed from his palm and then quickly swept across Han Yi's entire body.

Han Yi felt that the force was like boiling water. Although it was scalding, it would not hurt people. Wherever it passed, it accelerated blood flow and promoted wound healing.

The external injuries he sustained in the black market healed almost completely on their own.

"Huh?" Aoyang seemed to have discovered something and let out a soft exclamation.

Han Yi's heart skipped a beat. This wasn't the first time he'd used this secret technique on a martial artist at the entry level, nor was it the first time he'd experienced this test. While recuperating in the quiet room, he'd used Moon Concealment to fool Huang Ze and Qu Jingxian. Logically speaking, although Ao Yang was strong, he was only a level three martial artist, while Han Yi himself was only a level two martial artist. Even if he was stronger, it was only by a limited margin; it was impossible for him to have detected it…

"You... you've actually reached the late stage of Blood Refinement?" Ao Yang asked in surprise.

"That's pretty fast, but that makes sense. I heard you have a history with Huang Ze and Bai Sanren, so you have plenty of resources and techniques, plus a lot of martial arts experience. It's normal for you to be faster than others..." He thought about it carefully and didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

In the past few days, rumors about the black market have been flying everywhere, both inside and outside the sect. Everyone is saying that the black market is haunted, which has made everyone feel a little scared.

That's why he went to great lengths to summon most of the mid-level leaders and leaders within the sect to determine the truth behind the black market fire.

After all, it would be difficult to dispel the fear and calm people's hearts with just a notice saying that the Chiba Sect had provoked the attack. It was not as convincing as Han Yi's firsthand account.

The second purpose was to check if Han Yi had any problems.

The Fire-Generating Skill he cultivates is an auxiliary power technique that can invigorate blood circulation, stop bleeding and promote tissue regeneration. Furthermore, it is a continuous source of life and extremely sensitive to Yin energy.

After this thorough examination, he confirmed that Han Yi was indeed injured, but there was nothing unusual in his body; he was just a normal Blood Refining stage disciple.

"Alright, I've treated your injuries, but for the time being, don't get angry or act rashly. You need to take good care of yourself to prevent the wound from reopening."

Ao Yang withdrew his strength and spoke to Han Yi with a gentle expression.

He was a man who rewarded merit and punished mistakes. He was powerful, resourceful, and prestigious, which is why the Crimson Flame Sect was able to thrive under his leadership.

"Thank you, Sect Master!" Han Yi said excitedly, and breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the Moon Concealment Technique was indeed useful, and he had passed this test.

"Good, good, good!"

Ao Yang found this disciple increasingly pleasing to the eye. After the black market incident, Qu Jingxian and Huang Ze pleaded for Han Yi, and he thought that Han Yi was just a person with connections who didn't have any real ability and only became an inner disciple because of the favor of his predecessors.

Now, looking at the scene, it's remarkable that someone with such background and power could remain so low-key, so composed under pressure, so quick-witted in response to questions, and so lightly glossed over the perilous nature of the black market...

Furthermore, Han Yi not only has a clean background, but also made great contributions in the black market incident, resolving a near-annihilation of a nascent, mysterious domain…

Since Han Yi is innocent, and as one of the sect's own people, having rendered great service, Ao Yang, as the sect leader, must reward him handsomely! "As the saying goes, seeing is believing. Old Qu is right, you're really quite good. Now that the black market is gone, you'll temporarily work with Huang Ze in the Internal Affairs Hall handling miscellaneous tasks." Ao Yang laughed heartily and asked the crowd below, "Everyone heard what happened just now, does anyone have any objections?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience, who had been listening intently and quietly, suddenly erupted into a clamor.

Not for any other reason than for what Aoyang said.

Having Han Yi follow Huang Ze to handle miscellaneous tasks in the Internal Affairs Hall didn't sound like an important position, but everyone knew that there were two martial arts masters at the Energized Realm managing the Internal Affairs Hall.

One is Huang Ze, and the other is Tian Jing, who rarely appears in public.

Huang Ze is an elder of the sect, while Tian Jing is the head of the Internal Affairs Hall. Logically, Huang Ze should only be in charge of the Internal Affairs Hall, making major decisions, while Tian Jing, as the head, should handle the hall's daily affairs. However, because Tian Jing has another important matter to attend to and cannot be separated from him, Huang Ze has had to manage both major and minor affairs of the Internal Affairs Hall, effectively becoming its head.

Under these circumstances, having Han Yi follow Huang Ze to handle matters is tantamount to making Han Yi the third-in-command of the Internal Affairs Hall!

With Han Yi and Huang Ze having a close relationship and Tian Jing basically not involved in anything, Han Yi's power was essentially equivalent to that of a true hall master!

Everyone present was a senior member of the sect, holding certain responsibilities, and they were all well aware of the situation in the Internal Affairs Hall.

So everyone started whispering and gossiping among themselves.

Such a young hall master, whose cultivation is only at the Blood Refining stage, has good potential and great merit, but even if he has merit, he should not be given an important position at such a young age. Even if he has potential, it is future potential.

"Silence!" Ao Yang shouted. "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"