CHAPTER 629: CHAPTER 320: DEMON CULTIVATOR ATTACK_2

"It’s injustice! You said you were in closed-door training and shouldn’t be disturbed! We didn’t dare to bother you easily!"

"Yes! Recently, we have visited your place four or five times, but there was no sign of you each time. We knew you were in closed-door training, so we really didn’t dare to disturb you!"

Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo, one after the other, responded with grievances.

"Hmm!"

After hearing their explanation, Li Yunjing’s expression softened a bit.

He asked, "Didn’t you bring anyone to check?"

"We did!"

Li Linzi forced a smile and said, "Gu and I examined fifty to sixty bodies, but their death methods seemed to be due to some sinister influence!"

"Our Dao practice is shallow; we really couldn’t tell much!"

Gu Wenzhuo added from the side.

"Alas!"

Li Yunjing sighed, knowing that the two were helpless.

Regarding Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo, Li Yunjing couldn’t help but feel disdainful; these two didn’t have the demeanor of experts from the Shenxiao Dao Sect at all?

And to answer his question like this?

If not for their brotherhood in the sect, Li Yunjing couldn’t help but want to curse, "Useless!"

Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo also knew they had lost face in front of Li Yunjing and stood respectfully to the side, not daring to say more.

Li Yunjing thought for a moment and then asked, "The Imperial City isn’t under our Shenxiao Temple. Didn’t the royals and the prominent households have any opinions?"

"The prefect of Yingtian Prefecture has already started an investigation, but their skills aren’t great either and found nothing!"

Li Linzi’s voice seemed to raise a bit as he spoke.

It seemed he felt somewhat balanced knowing there were others as incompetent as he was.

But as soon as Li Linzi finished speaking, Li Yunjing sneered coldly and said, "Take me to check the bodies! I want to see who is causing trouble here, daring to stir up problems during my tenure!"

As the Great Ming National Preceptor, Li Yunjing naturally had the responsibility to deal with the demonic!

It was his duty, so he couldn’t ignore it!

"By the way, there’s something I’m not sure if I should mention!"

Gu Wenzhuo seemed to recall something and whispered.

Li Yunjing glared at him and said solemnly, "At a time like this, just speak if you have something to say! Don’t hesitate like that!"

Gu Wenzhuo, reprimanded, turned red in the face and gave an awkward laugh, "Princess Wanyun sought you out to discuss a joint investigation!"

"Hmm! Call the royals over. I’ll speak with them personally!"

Hearing that Zhu Wanyun was looking for him, Li Yunjing’s expression brightened a bit and he instructed lightly.

"Heh..."

Gu Wenzhuo and Li Linzi both responded simultaneously but scoffed inwardly, not taking it seriously. What are you pretending for?

Isn’t it because you have your eyes on Princess Wanyun!

The rumors had been flying everywhere since the banquet three months ago.

Just as the two were about to leave, they suddenly heard frantic footsteps outside, the breathing akin to a bellows. This sound made Li Yunjing shake his head repeatedly.

What the hell kind of disciples are these!

Soon, two Qi Refining Realm disciples entered the hall, shouting, "Something bad has happened! Deputy Observatory Masters, there’s trouble again!"

"Outrageous! Don’t you have the composure of Profound Sect disciples? The Observatory Master is present; shouldn’t you pay your respects quickly?"

Seeing the disciples so unimpressive, Li Linzi’s face turned crimson as he angrily berated them, then pointed out the two Qi Refining Realm disciples.

"Disciple Wang Wu (Liu Hui), paying respects to the Observatory Master!"

After the scolding, Wang Wu and Liu Hui finally reacted, noticing Li Yunjing, and hurried to pay their respects.

"Hmm! No need for formalities! Explain what happened!"

While dissatisfied with these low-tier disciples, Li Yunjing did not vent on them; instead, he held Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo accountable in his mind.

"Here’s the situation! Some of our senior brothers went on patrol and encountered a sneak attack in an alley in the northern city. Five or six brothers died horribly and several others were seriously injured!"

Wang Wu lowered his head and quickly reported.

"What!"

"Outrageous! Someone dared to attack Shenxiao Dao Sect disciples!"

Before Li Yunjing could respond, Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo’s faces changed drastically, and they shouted angrily.

Killing Shenxiao Dao Sect disciples was a grave offense!

No matter what, the Shenxiao Dao Sect’s members must not die in vain!

Whoever killed them would be exterminated, along with their entire clan!

"Hmph! Lead the way, I’ll take a look!"

Li Yunjing’s face also darkened. As the Observatory Master, the heavy casualties of his subordinates were a disgrace to him.

"Yes! Observatory Master, this way, please!"

Wang Wu and Liu Hui knew the urgency of the matter, said no more, and turned to lead the way with full force outside the Shenxiao Temple.

Li Yunjing, Li Linzi, and Gu Wenzhuo followed unhurriedly behind, heading to the scene of the incident.

Upon reaching the northern city of Yingtian Prefecture, Li Yunjing’s divine sense scanned the area, no longer needing Wang Wu and Liu Hui to guide him, as he had already identified the unusual spots.

Li Yunjing abruptly changed direction, flying toward the alley before Wang Wu and Liu Hui.

Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo’s faces changed; knowing Li Yunjing’s divine sense far surpassed theirs, they too accelerated, surpassing Wang Wu and Liu Hui, quickly following Li Yunjing.

In three breaths, Li Yunjing arrived at the alley.

The ground was scattered with bodies, and two injured disciples were leaning pitifully against the wall, being treated by Shenxiao Temple members, while nearby, some royal tributes and members were questioning the survivors about the attackers’ appearances.