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Then someone carried the injured Chen Guan in.

Shi Yu crouched down and carefully examined the severity of Chen Guan's injuries.

Blood stained his robes, and the wounds were vicious and deep.

Shi Yu frowned, deep in thought, trying to deduce Chen Guan's true identity from his injuries.

He knew he couldn't let his guard down; this traitor might be the one to bring endless disaster to the Immortal Jade Pavilion.

Suddenly, a deep, low voice echoed in the corridor: "Shi Yu, did you guess? I am the mole you suspect."

Shi Yu turned his head and saw Chen Guan lying on the ground staring at him.

Although his face was contorted with pain, his gaze still revealed unwavering determination and absolute resolve.

"Chen Guan! You actually dare to show yourself?"

Anger flashed across Shi Yu's face. "You have betrayed the Immortal Jade Pavilion so thoroughly!"

Chen Guan gave a strained smile. "That's right, I've successfully infiltrated the Immortal Jade Pavilion for many years, but unfortunately you've finally discovered my identity."

"Why are you doing this?"

Shi Yu's voice was filled with regret, "Why did you betray us (CGCA)?"

Chen Guan coughed up a mouthful of blood and struggled to sit up.

He leaned against the wall with his bloodstained hands, trying to remain calm. "I was once a confidant of Prince Su Yu, but my master discovered my true identity a few years ago. He gave me a choice: either go undercover and infiltrate the Immortal Jade Pavilion."

"Espionage, or I'll disappear forever."

Shi Yu was stunned, staring at Chen Guan in disbelief.

Shi Yu remained silent as he stared at Chen Guan's lifeless body.

He could sense the other core members of the Immortal Jade Pavilion gathering behind him, standing solemnly in the corridor with expressions of anger and regret.

They never imagined that such a dangerous and ruthless traitor would appear within the Immortal Jade Pavilion.

Shi Yu felt a pang of sadness and resolved to report Chen Guan's betrayal to Bai Chengming.

The core members of the Immortal Jade Pavilion sacrificed their lives and must be dealt with properly.

He gazed at Chen Guan's body and said calmly but firmly, "What we need to do next is fight for justice and truth. No matter who our opponents are, we cannot let them destroy the beliefs we share." Shi Yu silently looked at Chen Guan's body, his heart filled with anger and determination.

He knew he couldn't stop there; he had to conduct a thorough investigation into this betrayal to ensure the safety of the Immortal Jade Pavilion.

He turned to face the core members of the Immortal Jade Pavilion and stood in the center of the conference room.

The other members were already seated around the table, and a silence enveloped the entire room.

Shi Yu took a deep breath and said, "Chen Guan's betrayal has cost us dearly, but I believe he couldn't be the only undercover agent. I suspect there's another one—Chen Xiao."

Everyone stared at Shi Yu in astonishment, unable to believe their ears.

Chen Xiao was one of the most trusted assassins of the Immortal Jade Pavilion and had never engaged in any suspicious activities.

"Brother Shi Yu, do you suspect Chen Xiao is an undercover agent?" a member interjected.

"Exactly."

Shi Yu nodded. "Thinking back, before I fought Chen Guan, I heard him mention a man named Chen Xiao. Although he wasn't explicitly identified as the traitor, there were indications that he might have connections with Chen Guan."

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Chapter 701 Perhaps Chen Guan knows more about the traitor

The other members in the meeting room whispered among themselves. They were all familiar with Chen Xiao's abilities and loyalty, and could not accept such suspicion.

Shi Yu looked at everyone and said firmly, "I know how much you trust Chen Xiao, but we must conduct a thorough investigation. If we overlook any possibility, the consequences will be disastrous."

"of."

A moment of silence fell over the meeting room.

Shi Yu sat at the conference table in the investigation office of Xianyu Pavilion, with Su Ge and other representatives from various sects sitting around him.

The office was simply furnished, but the atmosphere was somber.

Shi Yu pondered how to find evidence to confirm Chen Xiao's identity.

Chen Guan's betrayal filled him with suspicion towards everyone, and he knew he couldn't hastily accuse anyone.

He needs solid evidence.

"We must start from Chen Xiao."

Shi Yu broke the silence, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. "Does anyone have detailed information about Chen Xiao? Especially his appearance, martial arts skills, and physical characteristics?"

Su Ge frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "Chen Xiao is not particularly outstanding in our sect, but his strength is indeed extraordinary. In one competition, I saw him display an amazing talent for swordsmanship."

Representatives from other sects nodded in agreement.

One representative added, "Chen Xiao is a man of few words, but I have heard that he has a kind and upright character similar to yours."

Shi Yu smiled slightly, "Thank you all for providing this information, which ensures the fairness and comprehensiveness of the investigation. We should work together. I suggest we start by investigating Chen Xiao's background; perhaps we can find some clues."

"So, how should a joint investigation be launched?" one representative asked.

Shi Yu gathered his thoughts and said, "First, we need to understand Chen Xiao's past experiences and relationships, whether he has any connections with others, especially Chen Guan. I hope everyone will conduct a detailed investigation into Chen Xiao and gather their information."

"Clues that the department may be involved in."

Suger nodded in agreement.

“In addition to investigating the background, we also need to closely monitor Chen Xiao’s recent activities. If he has any suspicious activities or contacts, we must take immediate action.”

The representatives of the sects expressed their support for Shi Yu's proposal, and everyone present felt the wisdom and deep understanding of human nature that Shi Yu demonstrated.

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They began discussing specific investigation plans and assigning tasks. Suger suggested, "I think we should interrogate some suspicious people; they might know something."

He anxiously looked around at the crowd, hoping to gain their support.

Shi Yu frowned. "I don't think the interrogation will give us any useful clues. We can't accuse people arbitrarily, and doing so might cause misunderstandings."

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Socrates seized the opportunity to retort, "However, if we pressure them, we might arouse their inner panic and unease, thus causing them to give themselves away."

Shi Yu took a deep breath. "Su Ge, you have to believe me. I understand human nature and know that interrogation is not always an effective method. Sometimes, it only increases misunderstanding and hatred."

Su Ge grumbled in dissatisfaction, "So what should we do? If Chen Xiao really is a traitor, are we just going to let him continue to cause trouble?"

After a moment's thought, Shi Yu said, "I've decided to turn my attention to investigating the name Zhou Ye. Last night, during my conversation with Chen Guan, he mentioned this name more than once. Perhaps Chen Guan knows more about the traitor."

Chapter 702 Finding More Evidence to Prove His Guesses

Suger looked up in confusion. "Then what do we need to do? Go ask someone?"

Shi Yu nodded. "Yes, we have to have in-depth conversations with people. I need to know everything about Zhou Ye. He may know Chen Xiao's true identity, or even who is manipulating things behind the scenes."

Suger felt somewhat relieved. "Alright, let's go find someone now."

Shi Yu arrived at the Immortal Jade Pavilion with suspicion and wariness. "August 13" is a place mainly for cultivation and research of immortal arts.

He entered the main hall and found Zhou Ye studying an ancient secret manual.

Zhou Ye was an ordinary-looking middle-aged man, but Shi Yu vaguely sensed that something was off about him.

Shi Yu deliberately relaxed his demeanor, walked over to Zhou Ye, and tried to start a conversation.

He smiled at Zhou Ye and said, "Mr. Zhou, I've heard that you have a deep understanding of immortal arts. Could you give me some pointers?"

Zhou Ye raised his head and looked at Shi Yu.

"of course can."

He said calmly, "However, you must know that there are no shortcuts in cultivating immortal arts."

Shi Yu nodded and continued his conversation with Zhou Ye.

He noticed that Zhou Ye's body stiffened slightly during the conversation, though it was only a subtle movement, which he keenly observed.

"You see, I've recently been practicing the Heavenly Demon Technique and I've encountered some difficulties."

Shi Yu deliberately lowered his murderous aura and complained, "But the book I'm reading doesn't explain in detail how to break through the bottleneck."

Zhou Ye put down the manual in his hand and smiled as he looked at Shi Yu sitting opposite him.

"The path of spiritual practice is full of challenges. Sometimes we have to explore the answers ourselves. Perhaps you can try to understand the way of nature and draw inspiration from the flowers, plants and trees around you."

Shi Yu pondered silently, keenly sensing the hidden meaning in Zhou Ye's words.

He deliberately brought up a recent theft at Xianyu Pavilion to observe Zhou Ye's reaction.

"I heard that an important cultural relic was stolen from the pavilion a few days ago. It's such a pity."

Shi Yu shook his head thoughtfully.

Zhou Ye raised his eyebrows slightly. "Yes, this is truly an unfortunate matter, after all, it is a national treasure that our Immortal Jade Pavilion has cherished for a long time."

Shi Yu noticed Zhou Ye's overly indifferent attitude, but couldn't find any further evidence in his words, so he turned and glanced at the other members...

Inside the Immortal Jade Pavilion, all was calm as usual. The other members gradually gathered in the main hall, talking among themselves, seemingly having no doubts about Zhou Ye's performance.

Shi Yu felt a surge of anxiety. If his suspicions were true, it would have a major impact on the entire Immortal Jade Pavilion.

He needed to find more evidence to prove or disprove his suspicions. Shi Yu observed Zhou Ye, knowing he couldn't let the other man realize his doubts about him.

At the same time, he secretly gathered information about Zhou Ye, hoping to find more evidence to prove his guess.

Tracing back to the theft case from a few days ago, Shi Yu quietly discovered some compelling clues.

While reading the theft records, he realized that all the stolen items were related to magic.

The only person who knew the location and value of these items was Zhou Ye.

This discovery filled Shi Yu with anger and disappointment, but it also gave him a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

Because he found and confirmed the traitor's identity.

Shi Yu decided to reveal the truth to everyone.

Chapter 703 After all, cultivation resources are distributed fairly.

To confirm whether Zhou Ye had any more important items, Shi Yu discreetly inquired about the situation.

Ultimately, he learned that Zhou Ye's room contained many precious cultural relics.

The next morning, as they gathered in the main hall, Shi Yu, full of hope, planned his actions and drew everyone's attention in different directions.

Just as everyone was greeting each other, Shi Yu suddenly made a move.

He quickly made his way to Zhou Ye's room using the route he knew well, and then carefully searched for him.

Finally, in a hidden drawer, he found +extract; group: 97324+101 book bone box.

Upon opening the box, one finds a withered ancient book with markings indicating its magical arts category.

Shi Yu gripped the ancient book tightly, a strong sense of mission welling up in his heart.

He decided to bring the discovery back to the main hall and reveal the truth.

Shi Yu gripped the ancient book tightly in his hand and then embarked on his journey back to the headquarters of the Immortal Jade Pavilion.

He was filled with a sense of mission and determination; he wanted to bring this discovery back to the main hall so that everyone could uncover Zhou Ye's true colors.

When Yu entered the main hall, everyone had already gathered.

An elder greeted him warmly, "Shi Yu, you're late. Today we need to discuss the allocation of cultivation resources."

Shi Yu calmly smiled and replied, "I'm sorry, I have some things to take care of."

At the same time, he noticed that Zhou Ye was standing to the side, looking at him with a somewhat uneasy expression.

Shi Yu deliberately walked up to Zhou Ye and whispered to him, "Brother Zhou, there's something I need to discuss with you."

Zhou Ye frowned slightly.

He had no idea that Shi Yu had anything special to discuss with him.

“It’s been a while since we last met. I recently encountered a fortuitous opportunity while cultivating in another city.”

Shi Yu said in a low voice, "After seeing this ancient book, I would like to share my discovery with you."

Zhou Ye was slightly surprised after listening. "Oh? Is there anything special about this ancient book?"