Chapter 426 - 422 The Truth About Ling Chen’s Way

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Chapter 426: Chapter 422 The Truth About Ling Chen’s Way Zhu Jin coldly said, "Fine, I want to see how he can find those three steel needles." "Elder Zhou, please show me that hidden weapon." Without a word, Zhou Qi handed over the hidden weapon fixed in the sheath to Ling Chen. Ling Chen squatted down, dexterously disassembled the hidden weapon, took out the components one by one, revealing the core part - the chamber that launches the three steel needles. Looking at the water stains remaining inside the chamber, Ling Chen’s mouth curled slightly, and he lightly touched it with his finger. As expected, the chamber still felt slightly cold. "Elder Zhou, Master Zhu is right, we indeed have no way to find those three steel needles." Hearing this, Song Ge’s face suddenly showed a hint of disappointment. Zhu Jin sneered sarcastically, "I thought you were highly capable, but it turns out you’re just mediocre. Ling Chen, you should better stay out less embarrassing yourself and tarnishing the reputation of your notorious group." Ling Chen glanced at Zhu Jin and said indifferently, "Master Zhu, I haven’t finished speaking yet, why the rush? I believe what Song said; Liu Yunsong indeed used a hidden weapon against him. The reason why the people of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion couldn’t find the three steel needles is because the needles have disappeared. Honestly, I admire Liu Yunsong for coming up with the idea of using ice needles." Ice needles? Ling Chen’s words immediately aroused exclamations from the audience, and Zhu Jin and Yi Shuiyan’s expressions changed drastically. "Exactly, ice needles." Ling Chen handed the disassembled hidden weapon to Zhou Qi, saying, "Elder Zhou, take a closer look; there’s still moisture in the muzzle of the weapon. Although it’s been a few minutes, you can still feel the cold. If it were ordinary steel needles, this would definitely not be the case." "When ice needles land, they also need time to melt. However, Master Zhu’s appearance delayed the melting of the ice needles. Elder Zhou, why not ask someone to search again and see if there are three spots of water on the platform?" Zhou Qi looked around, and without his saying a word, Zhong Yang had already led people to search the platform like combing through a carpet. In no time, someone shouted, "Elder Zhou, we found them." Without another word, Zhou Qi quickly walked over to the person, inspecting the water stains left on the ground. "Elder Zhou, isn’t it just as I said?" "Zhu Jin!" Zhou Qi stood up, turned his head to look at the Sect Leader of the Dangyang Sect, and said sternly, "Don’t you think you owe me a reasonable explanation?" Zhu Jin remained indifferent, "That’s just his side of the story. Besides, what can a few water stains prove? It could have been accidentally left by others. Without the steel needles, no claims hold." "You’re still making excuses." Ling Chen chimed in, "Elder Zhou, since Master Zhu wants evidence, let’s give him the evidence. Creating such fine ice needles requires special equipment. Why not send someone to search Liu Yunsong’s room? You might find something." Hearing this, Zhu Jin’s expression changed, and he coldly said, "No! Without our Dangyang Sect’s permission, no one is allowed to enter my junior brother’s room; you guys from Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion have no right to violate the privacy of a guest." "Stop right there!" At that moment, Ling Chen shouted lightly and pointed at the disciples of the Dangyang Sect, saying, "Gentlemen, for your own sake, it’s better to sit quietly and not entertain any crooked ideas." Ling Chen had anticipated that the people from Dangyang Sect would take action after he made his suggestion, so he kept an eye on the Dangyang Sect’s seating area to prevent anyone from sneaking out to destroy evidence. As expected, he noticed Qin Wu and Yi Shuiyan secretly exchanging glances before she stood up to leave. In an instant, upon Ling Chen’s reminder, everyone’s gaze focused on Qin Wu. Faced with the meaningful looks from the crowd, Qin Wu’s pretty face immediately turned pale, and she quietly defended herself, "I... I just wanted to go to the restroom." "Without my permission, no one from the Dangyang Sect is allowed to leave," Zhou Qi said coldly as he eyed Zhu Jin, commanding, "Zhong Yang, take your men and search Liu Yunsong’s room. If you find nothing there, search all of the Dangyang Sect’s rooms thoroughly, leave no stone unturned. Do you hear me?" "Yes." Watching Zhong Yang lead his men away, Qin Wu nervously sat back down, biting her thin lips, her eyes filled with resentment as she glared at Ling Chen. Beside her, Yi Shuiyan clutched Qin Wu’s hand tightly, his gaze chillingly fixated on Ling Chen. Feeling the intense hostility from their eyes, Ling Chen remained unconcerned and turned to Song Ge, smiling and winking at him. The latter smiled back and nodded appreciatively. Within ten minutes, Zhong Yang hurried back to the venue and handed several items to Zhou Qi, saying, "Elder Zhou, Mr. Ling was right; these are tools used to make ice needles." "Were they found in Liu Yunsong’s room?" "No. According to the guest room records, that room belonged to Qin Wu." "Qin Wu?" Ling Chen was surprised, not expecting her to be the one making ice needles. Zhong Yang continued, "Moreover, besides the tools for making ice needles, we also found a medical anesthesia, which they used to create the ice needles by mixing it with ice." "Good, very good!" Zhou Qi glared at Zhu Jin, slamming the tools down at his feet and rebuked, "Zhu Jin, now that there’s conclusive evidence, what else do you have to say?" Zhu Jin’s face changed as he quickly retorted, "I truly didn’t know about this; my Junior Brother never mentioned it to me." "Zhu Jin, even now, you still make excuses?" "No... don’t blame my Senior Brother." At this point, the disabled Liu Yunsong, enduring his pain, struggled to speak, "Elder Zhou, let the person responsible bear the consequences alone, this matter has nothing to do with my Senior Brother. I acted on my own. I asked Qin Wu to help me make the ice needles, but she didn’t know I would use them in the martial arts competition." After speaking, Liu Yunsong looked at Zhu Jin with a guilty expression, "Senior Brother, I was too eager for quick success; I’m sorry for dishonoring your and our Master’s teachings." Zhu Jin sighed with disappointment, "Junior Brother, how could you be so foolish." "Elder Zhou, I broke the rules of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion; this has nothing to do with Dangyang Sect. Whatever punishment you decide for me, I will accept," Liu Yunsong said defiantly. "Alright, since you’ve confessed, I have nothing more to say. Zhong Yang, take him away." "Wait!" Zhu Jin interjected, "Considering my Junior Brother’s actions, I, as his Senior Brother, bear an inescapable responsibility." He then bowed to Song, "Song, I apologize for the offense earlier on behalf of Dangyang Sect; I hope you can forgive us." After speaking, Zhu Jin turned to the attendees, "My Junior Brother’s actions have not only broken the rules of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, but they have also tarnished the reputation of Dangyang Sect. Here, I wish for all present to witness. From this moment, as Sect Leader of Dangyang Sect, I expel Liu Yunsong from the sect; from now on, Liu Yunsong has no association with Dangyang Sect." Pausing, he continued, "As for my disciple Qin Wu, considering she was unaware beforehand, her actions are forgivable. After the Heavenly Mechanism Great Ceremony concludes, I will personally deal with her. Besides that, I owe a great deal of gratitude to Mr. Ling."

Chapter 426 - 422 The Truth About Ling Chen’s Way

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