Bigshot's Sweetie Is a Cat!-Chapter 1257: A Secret Exchange with Fen Yao

"Judge Lu, where is the sinner now?" Fen Yao emphasized his tone.

"To be honest, Immortal Lords, I am overwhelmed with daily affairs. The Netherworld is filled with countless souls, and I truly have been unable to pay special attention. I haven’t seen Immortal Shang Ying over the years, and I am unaware of her current whereabouts. Let me check for you. However, due to the time that has passed, I am unsure if there are any records, and the vastness of the Netherworld makes it difficult to locate her quickly."

Shang Hanyu nodded slightly, "We trouble you, Judge Lu."

"Please wait here. I shall return shortly," Judge Lu said. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

As soon as Judge Lu left, Fen Yao snorted coldly.

Shang Hanyu pretended not to hear, ignoring him.

"Immortal Shang Hanyu, do you have nothing to say?"

"What does Immortal Fen Yao want me to say? What do you wish to hear?"

"Hmph, don’t think I don’t know how many times you’ve secretly come to the Netherworld over the millennium. I fear the sinner’s remnant soul has long been taken by you and hidden away."

"Immortal Fen Yao, it’s imperative to speak with evidence. Which eye saw me come to the Netherworld, and which eye saw me take Shang Ying’s soul away?"

"Whether you came to the Netherworld, only you know. But let me remind you, you’d better hand over the sinner’s remnant soul soon. A thousand years ago, you couldn’t protect her, and a thousand years later, don’t think you can do so now."

"..." Shang Hanyu’s hand hidden in his sleeve clenched tightly, his fingertips turning pale, yet his expression remained unchanged, though his lip color faded somewhat.

"You better pray that the sinner is honestly atoning in the Netherworld. If she has indeed left without permission, not only Shang Ying but even you, Shang Hanyu, will also be held accountable."

Soon, Judge Lu returned.

"I apologize for the wait, Immortal Lords. I checked, and in the last millennium, there’s no record of Shang Ying’s soul in the documents, nor have the Ghost Messengers found her trail. However, I believe she should still be in a corner of the Netherworld."

"Should? That means she might not be in the Netherworld at all," Fen Yao immediately replied.

"This..." Judge Lu’s face looked somewhat troubled.

Shang Hanyu timely interjected, "Thank you, Judge Lu. Since she is still within the Netherworld, then there is no issue."

Judge Lu’s expression immediately softened, "You are too kind, Immortal Shang Hanyu. It’s my duty."

"Then we shall not disturb you further, Judge Lu," Shang Hanyu said, stepping aside intending to leave.

Seeing Fen Yao unmoved, he asked, "Does Immortal Fen Yao have any other matters?"

"The task assigned by the Heavenly Emperor is not yet complete. Is it alright for Immortal Shang Hanyu to return now?"

"Is Immortal Fen Yao questioning Judge Lu’s capability or suspecting that he is sheltering a sinner with enmity towards the Netherworld?" Shang Hanyu said with a cold face.

"You..."

"If Immortal Fen Yao does not trust Judge Lu, then stay and investigate thoroughly. I, Shang Hanyu, will not accompany you." With that, Shang Hanyu left.

Fen Yao snorted coldly but said nothing more and followed Shang Hanyu out.

After reporting to the Heavenly Emperor back in the Immortal Realm, Fen Yao avoided Shang Hanyu’s eyes, immediately returning to the Netherworld to find Judge Lu.

"Immortal Fen Yao, I have been waiting for you," Judge Lu said.

"Judge Lu, when you signalled me earlier, was there something you couldn’t let Shang Hanyu know?"

"Yes."

"What is it?"

"It concerns Immortal Shang Ying..."