Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 706: Disperse (Please Subscribe)

Without needing Pei Yan's reminder, Lin Daozi already knew the importance of this man's testimony. He immediately ordered someone to carry away the incapacitated Suhabaru for treatment, while Pei Yan, who had also entered the scene, curiously squatted by the side. He watched the Immortal Palace Disciple carefully pull out the flowers and herbs from Suhabaru's body, occasionally poking the man's pitted and fearsome body, turning his disgusted face towards Lin Daozi with concern: "Can he really survive? I see him breathing in more air than he exhales. Hope he won't die before we get anything from him. Maybe you could use that mysterious pill of yours on him after he's shackled?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Daozi looked at Pei Yan with a helpless expression and replied jokingly, "Do you think this miraculous elixir, capable of bringing the dead back to life, can be taken out casually? If it weren't for you forcing my hand, to uphold the reputation of my Daoist Realm, I wouldn't have used something so precious on such a person. Besides, every medicine has its toxicity, even this near-heavenly immortal elixir. Suhabaru has already been revived by its power once; giving him another one would be akin to poisoning him. He doesn't need rescuing, just ready the funeral rites!"

Listening to this explanation, Pei Yan smiled awkwardly, stood up, brushed off his hands, and looked around. Seeing there was no longer any need for him to remain, he prepared to return to his team and leave the place. But after only a few steps, Lin Daozi called out, halting him.

"Fellow Daoist Pei, you plan to leave just like that?"

Looking at Lin Daozi's smiling gaze, Pei Yan hesitated, then bowed apologetically, "Oh, are you upset because I'm leaving without a notice? I'm just planning to meet up with my friends and then come together to ..."

"It's not about that!" Lin Daozi waved his hand, interrupting Pei Yan before saying, "I was referring to Li Songtao whom you've captured. Shouldn't he be transferred to us? After all, he's a rebel of my Daoist Realm, and it's proper for us to handle him."

"Hahaha!" At these words, Pei Yan's face darkened, his tone displeased as he rebutted, "Lin Daozi, your words make no sense." Then, he gestured towards the stretcher carrying Suhabaru and retorted, "This person is a criminal of my Spirit Monster Plane, have you ever heard me ask the Immortal Palace to hand him over?"

"Fellow Daoist Pei, this is different. This matter occurred in my Daoist Realm, furthermore ..."

This time, Pei Yan waved his hand to interrupt Lin Daozi's words decisively, rejecting, "There's no difference, Lin Daozi. If Li Songtao had no disputes with my bureau, I would consider giving him to you as a favor. But, this man's transgressions brought me painful memories!"

Continuing, Pei Yan pointed to his left eye and said, "Moreover, we once trusted the Immortal Palace, handed him over to you, yet he reappeared in front of me as an active threat! In this matter, the Immortal Palace has lost our trust, and rebuilding trust is difficult. I think instead of dwelling on the captive issue, Lin Daozi should investigate how people like him can brazenly follow me under the watchful eyes of the Immortal Palace!"

Speechless from Pei Yan's relentless argument, Lin Daozi's face turned red and white. Just as Pei Yan thought he was about to explode, unexpectedly, Lin Daozi put on a smile again, nodded sincerely, "Fellow Daoist Pei, your words are right. However, this matter is not about pride between you and me. This is of great importance, and to ensure both parties don't miss any opportunities due to miscommunication, I believe we should come up with a mutually beneficial solution. Since you don't want to hand over Li Songtao, you may keep him, but how about letting me send someone to observe your interrogation process? Certainly, you can send someone to observe our questioning of Suhabaru as well."

Faced with this request, Pei Yan had no reason to refuse and nodded in agreement. After some pleasantries exchanged in a "friendly atmosphere," Pei Yan then led his men to leave the place. Watching Pei Yan's departing figure, the smile on Lin Daozi's face gradually froze. Turning back to the Elder from the Six Mansions of the Immortal Palace who participated in the mission, under the piercing gaze of Lin Daozi, these Elders shrouded even in higher realms than Lin Daozi, fearfully lowered their heads, hardly daring to breathe.

"Hahaha, you all heard what he said just now!" Lin Daozi suppressed his anger and chuckled coldly.

"Uh, Pei Yan is naïve and ignorant of the ways of the world, daring to speak such nonsense before Daozi...". A Clear Wind Talisman Transformation Sect Elder, seeing others remain silent, reluctantly explained.

"Nonsense?" Lin Daozi's eyes narrowed, shaking his head in disappointment, "Why don't I think he was speaking nonsense? Did he say anything wrong? What is the situation now? The grand event where the five major realms of the Immortal Palace will gather is imminent, yet what are you doing? Ah!"

"Daozi, please quell your anger!" Seeing Lin Daozi genuinely furious, all the Immortal Palace Elders trembled, thoroughly bowed in salute to soothe him.

"Quell my anger? Huff!" Lin Daozi let out a breath, massaging his forehead and closing his eyes, "You should say that to my master. First, hypocrisy in the reception issue, then letting the Underworld infiltrate us without realizing! Had it not been for my action today, Daoist Realm's reputation would've been trashed by you! Now, tell me, which sect is responsible for monitoring the Ten-Eyed Well!"

"Daozi, it's, it's, it's us from Peach Blossom Spring!" Uttered a trembling Elder from Peach Blossom Spring, stepping out and responding stammeringly.

Lin Daozi pointed at him and commanded, "Spread my order to investigate! Investigate! Track down every person responsible for monitoring the Ten-Eyed Well from a month ago, check thoroughly! I also want to know how Li Songtao could wander freely under the surveillance in Divine Capital Luocheng. If you can't give me a satisfactory answer, then I'll have no choice but to discuss with my master the necessity of the existence of the Six Mansions of the Immortal Palace!"

Having said this, Lin Daozi ignored the group of Elders with embarrassed and fearful expressions, swept his sleeve, and gracefully flew into the air. After conversing with a woman who was waiting silently, the two exchanged indignant yet helpless looks, sighed mutually, turned, and vanished into the night.

Following the departure of these key figures at the heart of the event, the various sects and realm forces who had been enjoying the spectacle contentedly dispersed, except for Saraf who, full of frustrations, couldn't find an outlet for them. After a night of conflict, it was only discovered at the end that the one who suffered the most was the Spirit Monster Plane, which prior had no connection with the matter. Not only did it lose a member of the Dragon Race unwarrantedly, but it also fell behind in the subsequent three-person duel. Its displayed strength was inferior to Pei Yanlin Daozi, and even its demeanor as well as judgment and insight into the situation was a step behind Pei Yan, becoming today's biggest loser besides Divine Will.