Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 667 Lin Ruxue’s Judgment Part 2 (Please Subscribe)

Seeing that the disputes between both sides have temporarily come to an end, Lin Ruxue didn't want to create more trouble. She looked at the courtyard beneath her, which had been flattened into a deep pit, furrowing her brows slightly, and said, "Since you all fancy this place as your foothold, finding another place for you would make the Daoist Realm seem unsympathetic and ignorant of hospitality."

As she spoke, Lin Ruxue lightly waved her sleeve, and a thin mist suddenly rose within the courtyard. Even though Pei Yan pushed the Mechanical Eye to its limit, he couldn't see through it. After feeling the ground slightly tremble beneath his feet, the mist gradually dissipated. When Pei Yan could once again see the scene before him clearly, he couldn't help but open his mouth wide in shock.

The bottomless pit had long disappeared, and the courtyard's pavilions, artificial hills, and water pavilions that were destroyed in the previous battle had all been restored to their original state by Lin Ruxue's simple gesture. Seeing the leisurely koi swimming freely in the pool, it was as if the battle that just took place here was an illusion, merely a figment of Pei Yan's and the others' imagination.

Upon witnessing this scene, Pei Yan instinctively turned around to look. It was only after spotting the corpses of Bai Xuelin and the two elders from the Celestial Secret Pavilion that he breathed a sigh of relief, which proved everything he experienced was real and confirmed that not even Lin Ruxue could bring the dead back to life. Of course, this was merely his assumption.

Squatting down, Pei Yan touched the flagstones beneath him with his hand, releasing his hand from Mechanical state. His fingers slowly grazed the gaps, feeling the cool sensation of the stone. He then ran to the poolside, caught a lively koi, and watched it splash water onto his face as it jumped between his palms, finally confirming that everything happening before him was not an illusion, thereby gaining a new understanding of Lin Ruxue's strength.

Destroying ten or a hundred such courtyards was now easy for him, but restoring the destroyed items to their original state was as difficult as ascending to heaven or pure fantasy for Pei Yan. This ability to modify everything around at will was not the first time Pei Yan had seen it from Lin Ruxue, yet each time was so magical and astonishing, making him both envious and fearful.

Seeming to read Pei Yan's little thoughts, Lin Ruxue smiled at him and said, "Foolish boy, as long as you're not as rebellious and unrestrained as your so-called sister, you'll find I'm often quite easygoing. You can stay here, but remember to live well and don't ruin it again!"

Saying that, Lin Ruxue's gaze toward Pei Yan suddenly became complicated as if she had words to say but hesitated. Pei Yan knew her expression was not directed at him, a mere acquaintance, until finally, Lin Ruxue didn't say more but waved somewhat impatiently, ready to leave when Pei Yan unexpectedly called her.

"She asked me to ask if you feel guilty!"

After posing the question and seeing Lin Ruxue suddenly turn back, her clear eyes bursting with a sharp gaze, Pei Yan hurriedly gestured and pointed to himself in explanation, "She asked me to ask!"

"Huh, guilt! Little girl, are you still entangled with such trivial issues? If I say I'm guilty, will you let go of the barrier in your heart? Then I've really wasted teaching you all these years! You always think my actions have harmed you! Perhaps from your perspective, yes. We have pursued different things from the beginning. Well, what meaning does explaining have now? If you truly want to know the truth of the past, let's discuss it properly after I finish my investigations, if you are willing to listen!"

After Lin Ruxue finished speaking, a sorrowful expression appeared on her face, and she floated into the sky, leaving behind a final warning: "Brat, make sure you and your people behave obediently before the Sword Discussion Conference, and no one will trouble you again. Should anyone not have eyes, just use my name!" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Watching Lin Ruxue's figure vanish entirely into the horizon, no longer sensing her presence, Pei Yan pouted and asked inwardly, "Won't you chat with her a bit more? It's not impossible for me to temporarily lend you my body!"

"No need for your unsolicited offer, using your body doesn't require your permission! Boring!"

Listening to Lin Junzhao's sudden furious scolding, Pei Yan, while lamenting women's fickle temperament, glanced awkwardly elsewhere, just in time to lock eyes with Sheng Hongxue, who was brushing off dust as he stood up. Both exchanged awkward smiles, with Pei Yan speaking first, "So, Pavilion Master Sheng, what do you plan to do?"

"No need to say more since the revered has given orders. During the Sword Discussion Conference, our Celestial Secret Pavilion will not trouble you," Sheng Hongxue said, shaking his head with a wry smile, "We lack the capability to trouble you. Since the Immortal Palace's recent selection contest, we have decided to retreat into our sect for closed-door meditation on the Mechanical Technique, and will not emerge until we achieve mastery! Should Fellow Daoist Pei still be around then, we shall properly visit and learn from you."

"Just as it should be, just as it should be!" Pei Yan cupped his hands in respect, having to admire the people of the Daoist Plane for their perseverance and dignity even in defeat. However, just as this thought surfaced in Pei Yan's mind, someone immediately came forth to dash it.

Just as the Celestial Secret Pavilion folks were gathering the bodies and remains of their comrades, bidding farewell and preparing to leave, a figure suddenly broke free from restraint and stumbled out of the crowd. It was Gong Xiu Jie, who had been captured by Pei Yan a second time and escorted outside the area by Jiang Feiyang. It seemed as if the entire Celestial Secret Pavilion intended to forget him, as no one mentioned him while departing.

"Pavilion Master! Pavilion Master, save me! Pavilion Master, save me!" Gong Xiu Jie cried and crawled to Sheng Hongxue's feet, weeping bitterly.

Seeing this man filled Sheng Hongxue with anger, half of today's events were due to him. Gong Xiu Jie noticed the disdain in the Sect Leader's eyes and quickly complained, "Pavilion Master, I'm innocent! I, I, I was acting for the sect! It was my master's instruc—."

"Enough! Embarrassing!" Sheng Hongxue roared, "You are incompetent and always messing up! Your actions were authorized by the sect, arranging accommodations was our oversight, but did your master teach you to utter those words? Leaving other issues aside, you've roamed the Daoist Plane for years, yet can't even discern the realm of the three elders of the investigation hall? Are they people you can speak ill of and randomly insult? Do you understand why they've tolerated it up till now? If you lack insight yet dare claim innocence!"

Pei Yan watched Sheng Hongxue scold and curse, smiling slightly. This was the so-called direct scolding of disciples and whispering behind wives, right? Having already gained a significant advantage, letting him vent was harmless.

"Thi-this, Pavilion Master, forgive me! Pavilion Master, forgive me! This disciple willingly accepts punishment, willingly accepts punishment!" Witnessing his Pavilion Master truly enraged, Gong Xiu Jie immediately kowtowed like pounding garlic, begging for mercy.