CHAPTER 288: CHAPTER 284: TREASURED

"No! No! Still no!"

The most important direct descendants of the Yang family had almost all been searched by him using the Divine Soul Technique.

But at most, all they knew was about that incident from years ago.

Many people in the Yang family had died, but the specific reasons were all unknown.

"Could it be that only Yang Zeyu and Yang Mingri know?"

Chen Xuan’s gaze turned toward the mid-air.

Both were experts at the Profound Realm level, although both were at the early stage, it looked like they could still hold on for a while together.

"What to do?"

Chen Xuan’s expression was grave.

Take action?

He was currently just a White Robe, and the cultivation he had revealed was only at the Late-Stage Immortal Grade.

If he got involved, it would be too conspicuous.

However, the information about the World Spirit should only be known to them alone.

"Boom, boom..."

In the air, the Yang family father and son were being beaten back step by step by several Golden Robe Chief Constables. Especially Yang Mingri, who had two fist-sized cavities in his chest, with blood flowing continuously out.

Yang Zeyu’s situation was a little better, but he was also seriously injured.

Just thinking they could hold on for a while, this face slap happened too fast!

At this rate, the two of them are doomed!

Especially since those three Gold Robes seemed to be going for the kill.

"These people all have issues!"

With Chen Xuan’s insight, of course, he could see it right away.

Those three didn’t seem to care about their own lives, that last hit was entirely to trade injury for injury.

They definitely belong to Crane King!

If he couldn’t guess that by now, then he’d be a fool.

However, it seemed the other two were intentionally trying to save the Yang family father and son.

They even reached out to pull the two of them back.

"Seems like some people want Crane King dead too!"

This Three Judicial Departments is indeed quite chaotic.

But those two Golden Robe’s strength was clearly not as good as those three.

"This can’t go on like this!"

Chen Xuan thought darkly.

If the Yang family father and son died, the Divine Soul Technique couldn’t be used, and the planning during this period would be wasted effort.

Chen Xuan transmitted his voice to Qin Ke at a distance, "We can’t let the Yang family father and son die, they must be kept alive! And those three should be Crane King’s people!"

Although Zong Peng was holding off Crane King, he had just recently had a realm breakthrough, holding him off for so long was already commendable, but if it dragged on, it would likely be in jeopardy.

Moreover, if the Yang family father and son died, Zong Peng’s efforts would amount to nothing.

"Chiefs in gold, strike with caution, don’t kill them, it’ll be hard to explain later!"

Qin Ke shouted loudly upon hearing Chen Xuan’s instructions.

"What do you know, their father and son are Profound Realm experts, how can a mere One Grade like you understand this level of battle!"

An older Gold Robe with graying hair spoke slowly, with disdain in his words.

Even if he was a favorite of Lord Zongzheng, strength reigns supreme in the Three Judicial Departments.

Seeing that Qin Ke was still in a Blue Robe made it clear.

"True, what Elder Qi said makes sense, even Lord Zongzheng would give you some deference."

"But surely, you also know what the Yang family has committed!"

"Therefore, Lord Zongzheng has ordered them to be kept alive!"

"We all work for the Three Judicial Departments, and if Lord Zongzheng is displeased, I think none of you can bear the consequences, even with backing... but!"

At this point, he deliberately paused.

His eyes coldly looked at the three Gold Robes.

"Lord Zong Peng has just had a realm breakthrough, even Crane King can’t deal with him. I think... if the Yang family father and son die, Lord Zong Peng will be very unhappy!"

Qin Ke said calmly.

Not treating him as a person, right?

Fine!

But he also had backing!

Zongzheng could be disregarded, but what about the breakthrough Zong Peng?

The death feud between Zong Peng and Crane King is known, yet they still dare act this way, he would like to see what these three are made of.

In an instant, the three men’s expressions changed!

Their gaze simultaneously turned toward the area of the battle between Zong Peng and Crane King.

Though separated by dozens of miles, the force of the battle’s aftermath deeply intimidated the three.

More importantly... Zong Peng had just recently broken through a realm, and was evenly matched with Crane King at this time!

The three withdrew their gaze and exchanged looks.

After a moment, they almost simultaneously nodded slightly.

"Boom, boom..."

The battle resumed again.

However, this time, the three didn’t strike to kill, but slowly wore down the Yang family father and son.

Seeing this, Chen Xuan let out a slight sigh of relief.

As long as they’re not dead!

But his problem now was how to perform the Divine Soul Technique on the Yang family father and son, and this was what was troubling him.

"Rest assured, Master. Once we capture the Yang family father and son, your disciple will immediately interrogate them alone, and see if there is an opportunity!"

Qin Ke had certainly guessed his intent.

But in the current situation, unless his Master revealed his true cultivation, there was absolutely no chance out in the open like this.

"Alright!"

Chen Xuan transmitted his voice.

There was no other way in the current circumstances.

Under the attack of the five Gold Robes, the already severely injured Yang family father and son could only hold out for a moment before both were captured.

Sealing their entire spiritual power, like dead dogs, they were thrown at Qin Ke’s feet.

"Excellent!"

Qin Ke shouted loudly.

Catching this father and son pair meant the majority of the task was completed.

Meanwhile, seeing Yang Mingri had fallen, the rest of the Yang family had no will to resist, each one ceasing their resistance.

They surrendered!

But at this time, Qin Ke had no interest in dealing with these people, they were just fringe characters.

The key was to quickly extract evidence on Crane King from Yang Mingri’s mouth.

This was instructed by Lord Zongzheng.

"Who among you can perform Soul Search!"

At times like this, Soul Search is the most direct and effective method.

However, as his words fell, nobody responded.

After all, this matter involves the Crane King. Even though they all understood in their hearts that if the matter with the raw stones is true, it must be Crane King instigating the Yang Family!

But what if it isn’t!

It might be the Yang Family... or perhaps someone else!

By then, they would deeply offend the Crane King.

Among those present, who isn’t an expert in people affairs? The raid on the Yang Family was ordered by the Three Judicial Departments, and so many people were deployed. Even if Crane King is displeased, there isn’t much he can do.

The law cannot blame the majority.

But now, under everyone’s gaze, if a Soul Search is performed on the Yang family’s father and son, should the results not be as expected, the eventual outcome, even under the protection of the Three Judicial Departments, would only be one.... death!

Crane King... everyone understands his ruthlessness too well.

Qin Ke’s expression instantly turned unsightly, his gaze directed at those white-robed, golden-robed Chief Constables, yet he was directly ignored.

"Well, very well!"

Qin Ke sneered, "Since that’s the case, I’ll directly name someone, Elder Qi, you go ahead, your strength here is the greatest!"

"I just got injured, you better pick someone else!"

Elder Qi directly refused.

Originally, he had a complicated relationship with the Crane King.

Asking him to perform a Soul Search? Dream on!

Following this, Qin Ke called upon several golden robes, but without exception, all refused, the reason being they were injured.

Even those uninjured used Spiritual Power to injure themselves instantly, some even spitting out fresh blood on the spot.

In short, the answer was a firm no!

At this point, Qin Ke seemed to become quite the joke.

"You go!"

Qin Ke shouted sharply, and his target was Chen Xuan.

"You are uninjured and also in the Late-Stage Immortal Grade; I suppose you have no reason to refuse. Otherwise, I will report this as is to Lord Zongzheng!"

His words were thick with threats.

"Damn it!"

Chen Xuan cursed inwardly.

This guy... he was genuinely impressed.

Pulling such a trick!

However....

Chen Xuan deliberately spoke with difficulty, "I’m only in Immortal Grade, the Yang family father and son are in the Profound Realm, not enough power!"

"Enough!"

Not only that, Qin Ke also asked Elder Qi in the golden robe, "Elder Qi, can you say something?"

It was not a question, but a tone of certainty.

"Of course!"

Old Man Qi chuckled, as long as it wasn’t him, anyone else was fine. At this point, he naturally had to give Qin Ke some face; otherwise, it won’t end well.

He then added a sentence, "The two of them are seriously injured, and a large part of their consciousness sea is shattered; Late-Stage Immortal Grade strength is still sufficient!"

"See... Elder Qi has spoken, and he is in the Profound Realm, a golden-robed Chief Constable, surely his words can’t be wrong!"

Qin Ke looked at Chen Xuan again.

"Hoo—"

Chen Xuan pretended to be extremely angry, but then let out a long sigh as if he had compromised.

Slowly walking towards the Yang family father and son.

"Duty calls, I have no choice, please forgive me!"

His expression was extremely helpless.

But inside he was already grinning; finally, he had the chance.

"Divine Soul Technique!"

Strands of Spiritual Power simultaneously poured into the consciousness sea of the Yang family father and son.

...

"Zong Peng, you and I, from today onwards, let’s settle this!"

Jiang He was anxious.

He kept an eye on the situation with the Yang Family, and seeing the Yang family father and son defeated, he became even more anxious.

He now wasn’t sure whether the father and son left any related evidence.

Moreover, he didn’t expect Zong Peng, who had just broken through the realm, to not be actually weaker than him.

Even... faintly occupying a slight upper hand.

This is why, for the first time, he decided to set aside his dignity and reconcile with Zong Peng.

"Haha! Is this really the Crane King I know? Not at all!"

Zong Peng sneered coldly, his words full of sarcasm.

Moreover, his moves became even fiercer.

Reconciliation?

Ridiculous!

This might be his only lifetime opportunity to kill Jiang He.

"Are you genuinely looking to fight to the death with me, your King?"

Crane King’s face turned grim, his voice hoarse, but he was already at the brink of explosion.

"Either you die! Or I die!"

Zong Peng’s voice was extremely cold, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

As long as he holds him off, and evidence is found with the Yang Family, then it’ll be settled.

"Be ready! Once evidence is found, act immediately!"

Zong Peng transmitted to Zongzheng in the distance.

"Rest assured, brother, I’ve been ready for a while!"

Zongzheng promptly replied in a deep voice.

The reason they hadn’t left was because the Three Judicial Departments possessed a treasure powerful enough to suppress the Crane King, a reward from Emperor Yu to the Three Judicial Departments.

However....

This treasure was intended for individuals like Crane King, who violated Great Yu’s prohibitions to seize raw stones from the Lower Realm.

And conclusive evidence was needed.

Otherwise... they, the brothers, would be in trouble.

So, the key now to Crane King’s life and death is with the Yang Family.

"I hope you don’t disappoint me!"

Zongzheng’s gaze turned towards the direction of the Yang Family.