Zhao Ling sat cross-legged, working hard to stabilize his divine soul.
After an unknown amount of time, although his divine soul was still somewhat unsteady, it was barely stabilized.
Zhao Ling stood up, his expression shifting for a moment, then he directly went to request an audience with Lin Xiao.
Ji Wusi had appeared at Qingxiao Pavilion, and even killed his son.
No matter what, he wanted an explanation for this matter.
Thinking it over, the sect master would also be happy to seize upon Ji Wusi's weakness.
Lin Xiao received Zhao Ling.
His expression was indifferent, "Zhao Ling, the last time I saw you, the outcome wasn't very good. You still dare to come?"
Because of the previous matter, Lin Xiao had been treating Zhao Ling very coldly.
Zhao Ling knew this, but this time, with Zhao Wuji dead in Ji Wusi's hands, aside from Lin Xiao, he didn't know who else he could turn to.
Tears streamed down Zhao Ling's face as he knelt straight down, "Sect Master. Wuji, he… is dead."
Wuji?
Lin Xiao recalled for a moment before remembering, and said indifferently, "Zhao Wuji? I know him, he is your illegitimate son. But what does this have to do with me?"
Zhao Ling said with reddened eyes, "Sect Master, I have Wuji's life plaque. Through the plaque, I saw the scene of his death. The one who killed him was Ji Wusi!"
Zhao Ling suddenly kowtowed, "Sect Master, Wuji was an honest child. Over the years in Tianxing Sect, he has been diligent and conscientious. Even if he had no merits, he had worked hard. I really do not understand why Ji Wusi would travel thousands of miles just to kill him! After thinking it over, it must be because of that Yun Jin again. Wuji had some conflicts with Yun Jin. Ji Wusi harmed Wuji for her sake! Sect Master, even if he is the number one of the human race, he cannot act so recklessly! They suspect that our Qingxiao Pavilion has problems and even want to send people to investigate, but are Ji Wusi's actions not problematic? I beg the Sect Master to seek justice for Wuji."
Zhao Ling cried very miserably.
With his Mahayana Stage cultivation, he could actually cry until he choked repeatedly, nearly fainting.
Lin Xiao's gaze turned somewhat strange, "You're saying that Ji Wusi personally killed Zhao Wuji?"
Zhao Ling said, "Yes. The life plaque is proof, the evidence is conclusive."
Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes.
He didn't believe that Ji Wusi would kill without reason.
Although he disliked Ji Wusi, he knew that Ji Wusi wasn't someone who would disregard justice for personal grudges.
This Zhao Wuji… had likely been caught by the Demon-Destroying Alliance for something!
Qingxiao Pavilion was already awaiting investigation, and Zhao Wuji had been caught with evidence. Zhao Ling was closely related to Zhao Wuji, so naturally he couldn't escape either.
Lin Xiao looked at Zhao Ling, and his gaze suddenly became gentle.
He seemed to have found…a scapegoat.
Zhao Ling, it would be you!
Thinking this in his heart, Lin Xiao instead showed an angry expression, "This Ji Wusi is actually being so reckless! Zhao Ling, do not worry. When he arrives at Qingxiao Pavilion, I will definitely seek justice from him on behalf of you and your son."
Zhao Ling nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Sect Master!"
In his heart, Lin Xiao was an even more unfathomable figure than Ji Wusi.
As long as the sect master was willing to take action, he would certainly obtain justice for Wuji!
Even the number one of the human race would have to be buried with Wuji this time!
"However, the other party is Ji Wusi after all," Lin Xiao said slowly. "This matter cannot be resolved in a short amount of time. Go back first, and allow me to think about how to resolve this."
"I rely on the Sect Master," Zhao Ling said, lowering his head, extremely grateful.
Only then did Lin Xiao wave his hand, dismissing him.
After Zhao Ling left, Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes and summoned several people.
"Duan Yiwei and the others are your disciples?"
Those people felt somewhat uneasy but still nodded.
They were also troubled.
Those were their most outstanding disciples.
Wasn't it said that the Wushuang Sect secret realm had no danger and only benefits?
Yet not only had they all perished there, they had also been contaminated with demonic qi, causing a chain of troubles.
If the sect master planned to hold them accountable now, they probably wouldn't be able to escape.
Lin Xiao said expressionlessly, "Although they are your disciples, in private, they had frequent dealings with Zhao Ling and were deeply influenced by him."
Those several people were stunned.
Frequent dealings with Zhao Ling?
Deeply influenced by Zhao Ling?
How did they not know this?
Lin Xiao said calmly, "Before the investigation team arrives, prepare evidence of their interactions with Zhao Ling. Those few were all incited by Zhao Ling to fall into demonic cultivation. Zhao Ling is skilled in manipulation, which is why he was able to deceive these elite disciples. Do you understand?"
Those several people revealed thoughtful expressions.
"Remember. Originally, you did not know about Zhao Ling's actions. It was only after those several disciples perished that you conducted a self-investigation and discovered clues," Lin Xiao said. "It was Zhao Ling who betrayed Qingxiao Pavilion and betrayed the human race, committing the serious crime of colluding with the enemy!"
The group understood.
"We understand."
Although this investigation team's arrival were destined to find nothing, the demonic qi and the Heart-Trial Mirror were real.
Qingxiao Pavilion was a lofty and proud holy land, how could it allow a scandal to spread?
This time, they were bound to sacrifice a few scapegoats.
It was just unclear why the sect master had chosen Zhao Ling.
No one voiced any doubt.
One dead Zhao Ling to preserve all of them, this was a worthwhile trade.
"One Zhao Ling is not enough," Lin Xiao directly threw out several jade tokens. "There are a few more names listed here. This time, mark them all as demonic cultivators as well. They may not have done anything wrong, but to clear Qingxiao Pavilion's name, some sacrifices are necessary."
The group glanced at the list.
Besides Zhao Ling, several others who were quite close to him were also listed.
This was to make the performance complete, deliberately sending this group to the blade of the Demon-Destroying Alliance.
The group tacitly understood and bowed their heads in agreement.
After they left, Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes.
It's been ten thousand years.
This remnant soul of his had endured for a full ten thousand years.
Through cycle after cycle.
This time, he was closest to success.
With that item in his possession, no matter how Ji Wusi and the others investigated, they wouldn't be able to find any evidence.
Without evidence, they couldn't possibly destroy Qingxiao Pavilion.
Not to mention whether they would want to.
Qingxiao Pavilion possessed an immortal artifact, a grand formation, and nearly a hundred Mahayana cultivators. If a battle truly broke out, even the three great holy lands would have to pay a heavy price.
Therefore, as long as there was no evidence, and he handed over a few scapegoats, this matter would most likely end inconclusively.
It's only that after this incident, the other three great holy lands would probably become more wary of Qingxiao Pavilion.
That didn't matter.
As long as he was given a bit more time, he would soon cultivate the Soul Transfer Technique to its peak.
When the time comes, even the so-called number one of the human race would be nothing more than that!
Lin Xiao sat cross-legged and slowly closed his eyes, concealing the coldness in his gaze.
He originally didn't know who to choose as a scapegoat.
This was Zhao Ling delivering himself to his door.
This saved him quite a bit of trouble.
Now, all that remained was to wait for the investigation team to arrive.