181: Chapter 182 Murderer!

"Junior Sister, it's best to investigate this matter thoroughly, lest there be a misunderstanding."

After all, there were many people on the Spiritual Boat. If the murderer had snuck in, that would be a huge problem.

Although they weren't afraid of the Chu Family, making things too tense would make it difficult to report back.

Moreover, he was also worried that the murderer would escape by taking advantage of the chaos.

Thinking of this, he looked at Chu Yunhai, who seemed a bit uneasy.

He scrutinized him from head to toe and said in an indifferent tone,

"Call everyone on the Spiritual Boat out. I suspect you are harboring Sect fugitives!"

His tone was not polite, as it was practically a command.

Chu Yunhai was displeased. They were both Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators, so what was he being so arrogant about!

However, the other party not only had more people but were also Cultivators from the Qingxuan Sect, so he could only swallow his frustration and politely asked,

"Fellow Daoists, is there some misunderstanding here? We are from the Chu Family..."

"What Chu Family? It's your Chu Family we're investigating! Hurry up and call everyone out! Whether there's a misunderstanding will be clear once we investigate!"

The leading male Cultivator impatiently interrupted Chu Yunhai.

Chu Yunhai's expression also darkened.

This wasn't because he had a guilty conscience—there was nothing shady on the Spiritual Boat—but purely because he was unwilling!

You say investigate, and I investigate? Doesn't he have any Face?

Is the Qingxuan Sect so great?

So he got angry, and then he got angry again.

Finally, he said nothing, gave a perfunctory bow, and returned to the Spiritual Boat.

He gathered everyone except Chu Tianlin.

Among them were members of the Chu Family, as well as a large number of guards and maids.

As for Chu Tianlin, he was excused; his Origin was damaged and he needed rest.

Anyway, it was just a formality; he assumed nothing would happen.

"Hmph, go ahead and investigate!"

Chu Yunhai snorted with a dark expression, his tone not very friendly.

In his opinion, the Qingxuan Sect was just using a trumped-up charge to make things difficult for them.

He would remember this matter!

Just wait for him!

Once the Old Ancestor succeeded and became a Golden Core Cultivator,

he'd like to see if these arrogant fellows would still be so haughty!

The leading young Cultivator from the Qingxuan Sect did not take Chu Yunhai's attitude seriously.

He was merely acting on orders to thoroughly investigate the murderer of Deacon Su and Elder Zhu of the Qingxuan Sect.

If the Chu Family was innocent, then so be it. But if they were truly responsible, he wouldn't mind going on a killing spree today.

The Qingxuan Sect's prestige was not to be challenged!

After all, before they came, the Sect Master had already declared, "Those who dare to offend the Sect shall be executed without mercy!"

Spiritual power surged, and the hexagonal Formation plate once again spun and floated in mid-air.

Buzz buzz buzz.

Streaks of spiritual light rose within the range covered by the invisible force.

"Hmm? Nothing?"

To his surprise, this group of people did not cause any abnormal reaction from the Formation plate.

Moreover, the compass needle still pointed towards the pavilion at the rear of the deck.

"Is there anyone else who hasn't come out?"

His voice was somewhat cold, and the Spiritual Pressure on his body poured down like a tidal wave towards the Chu Family members.

"Fellow Daoist, you've gone too far!"

Chu Yunhai flashed in front of the Chu Family members, waving his sleeve to dispel the pressure.

His Face was extremely grim, and he stared at the Qingxuan Sect Cultivator with an unfriendly tone.

"That is my nephew. He is unwell and needs rest, so it's inconvenient for him to come out. Fellow Daoist, please don't make things difficult for him!"

Although Chu Yunhai was very aggrieved and angry, he still patiently explained.

"Heh heh, gone too far? If your Chu Family has nothing to hide, why are you afraid to call him out?"

"You..."

"Cough cough, Second Uncle, what's happening outside?"

Just then, a cough sounded from behind Chu Yunhai.

Chu Tianlin, his Face pale, stumbled out of a room.

"Tianlin, why did you come out?"

Chu Yunhai no longer cared about bickering with the Qingxuan Sect Cultivator and turned to meet him.

The moment Chu Tianlin emerged, the Qingxuan Sect Cultivator noticed the Formation plate trembling violently.

He suddenly looked up at Chu Tianlin.

He saw that the man's Qi and blood were unstable, his spiritual power was chaotic, and he looked like his Origin had been depleted.

This clearly indicated severe injuries from a battle.

His suspicion deepened.

"Whether it is or not will be known at a glance."

He chanted the incantation for the 'Soul Chasing Curse,' his fingers constantly forming hand seals like a dancing butterfly.

"Heaven and Earth without limits, Blood Fiend Origin."

"Profound Heart's mysteries, Wandering Spirit returns to One."

"Visible to the eye, audible to the ear."

"Soul Chasing Curse... Manifest!"

Whoosh—

Under everyone's astonishment, Chu Tianlin's confusion, and the Qingxuan Sect Cultivator's furious gaze,

a thin crimson line flew out from Chu Tianlin's glabella, outlining a bloody seal in the air.

It was precisely the Soul Chasing Curse!

Although it was unclear why there was only one Soul Chasing Curse, the murderer's identity was already revealed.

"It really is you!"

"How dare this thief!"

"How dare you kill someone from my Qingxuan Sect? You seek death!"

Upon seeing the 'Soul Chasing Curse' manifest, the three Qingxuan Sect members radiated killing intent and immediately prepared to attack.

"Fellow Daoists, wait! Is there some misunderstanding here!"

Chu Yunhai hurriedly spoke to stop them, but he quietly activated the defensive Formation on the Spiritual Boat.

"Hmph, there's no misunderstanding! This person killed someone from my Qingxuan Sect, and his crime is unforgivable!"

"I advise you to hand him over, otherwise the Sect Master's wrath might be something your Chu Family cannot bear!"

The leading Cultivator of the Qingxuan Sect pointed at Chu Tianlin and said with chilling killing intent.

"Tianlin, you..."

"Second Uncle, don't listen to their nonsense! When did I ever kill a Qingxuan Sect Cultivator!"

Seeing Chu Yunhai also looking at him with a bewildered gaze, Chu Tianlin immediately became anxious.

What was all this about!

When had he ever killed a Qingxuan Sect Cultivator?

How could they just blurt out such a baseless accusation!

"The Soul Chasing Curse is on you, how do you explain that!"

"How should I know!"

Chu Tianlin wanted to spit blood; he was also asking why!

He didn't even know when this damn 'Soul Chasing Curse' appeared on him.

Moreover, what did the death of a Qingxuan Sect Cultivator outside have to do with him!

He couldn't bear such a baseless accusation.

He had been hiding all this time, hadn't even stepped out of his courtyard, hadn't seen a single soul, let alone killed anyone!

"Hmph! You won't shed tears until you see the coffin! Attack!"

Having confirmed the murderer, the three Qingxuan Sect Cultivators stopped wasting words.

They each used their methods and charged forward.

The leader brought out a cyan-green precious saber.

With spiritual power infused, the precious saber grew with the wind.

Cyan light filled the sky, illuminating the nearby heavens in a blue hue.

Then it transformed into a giant saber dozens of feet long, slashing towards Chu Tianlin.

His two fellow disciples behind him were not idle either.

As the male companion's spiritual power surged, a silver spear shot out like a Dragon, transforming into a dark light that pierced through the air.

The female Cultivator, on the other hand, took out a long bow, and arrows rained down like a shower.

Its coverage already encompassed the entire Spiritual Boat.

Looking at this posture, they were preparing to leave no one alive!