Chapter 107 - Summoned For The Investigation (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Arriving at the inn, Fang Yuan realized that the Martial Uncle Wan Qian mentioned was not the examiner, but a court elder in the inner sect who specialized in handling information collection.

This court was not to be trifled with, since it was under the jurisdiction of the sect master. He was the only one who could handle it.

Even though they only did some investigation and tracking, and most of the Gu worms they used were support type, there were still countless inner sect disciples who fought for the right to join the court.

They would be following Gu Zhenren, so it sounded like they had a bright future ahead of them!

Even if they were a support Gu master, they would have a better trump card than most of the inner sect disciples.

It seemed like Gu Zhenren already new about this matter, and he had sent professional staff to investigate.

And it seemed to be very important, since he directly sent the consular elder to personally investigate.

There were even two enforcement disciples from the reward and punishment hall beside the elder. Their strength was tyrannical. They should be cooperating in the investigation.

Fang Yuan did not panic at all. He strode forward and greeted them.

“Fellow disciples, I heard that you were looking for me?”

“That’s right.”

The elder seemed to know Fang Yuan, so he straightforwardly stated his purpose of coming. “I was asked by Junior Wang to investigate the death of Zhang Wenbin. I heard that you were the only witness, right?”

His face was solemn. He did not give Fang Yuan a good look just because he was Gu Zhenren’s personal disciple. He had a business-like look and did not seem to be easy to get along with.

Fang Yuan did not care and nodded lightly.

Then, that person asked about Zhang Wenbin, focusing on the content that Fang Yuan overheard when he eavesdropped on Zhang Wenbin’s conversation on the flower boat that day.

Fang Yuan omitted the part of the conversation that Bai Yao had with him, and told the rest.

After the elder heard it, his face revealed a thoughtful look.

“So, Zhang Wenbin made some kind of deal with the Gu Demon Sect… he used his position in this mission to seek benefits…”

“But if his motive was determined by greed… It doesn’t make sense. In the past, although Zhang Wenbin was a little arrogant in the sect, he was born in a prestigious clan and didn’t lack cultivation resources. It doesn’t make sense for him to take such a big risk for Gu worms that are the specialty of the Gu

Demon Sect.”

Fang Yuan frowned slightly. “Elder, could it be that you suspect that I’m lying?”

“I didn’t say that, but…”

The elder paused and shook his head. “Martial Nephew Fang, you had some enmity with Zhang Wenbin before, and it even reached the point of a life-and-death battle. Now, as the only witness, you can’t get rid of the suspicion with just a few words, can you?”

‘Hmm?

‘What did that mean?’

‘Could it be that because I have a grudge against Zhang Wenbin, what I said cannot be used as evidence?”

‘It seems that this person has other motives.’

Fang Yuan snorted and said lazily, “In that case, I wish that Elder can find the truth as soon as possible. I still have to rush back to the sect to report. Goodbye!”

The elder frowned slightly and did not stop him.

However, the two disciples of the reward and punishment hall stepped forward at the same time and blocked Fang Yuan’s way.

“Junior Fang, this matter is of great importance. Please come with us to the reward and punishment hall.”

Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes. “What? Do you want to detain me?”

The disciple who spoke did not deny it and replied, “This mission was personally ordered by the sect master. I hope you can cooperate.”

“Do you have a warrant from Master to detain me?”

“The… sect master has already given us full authority to handle this matter…”

“Do you have Master’s warrant?”

“No…”