Out of fear of death, Invest Everything into Health-Chapter 180 - 114: The Light Boat Has Passed Ten Thousand Mountains

"Why did he save you?"

An indistinct aura spread out, making Qin Yi uneasy. He replied sullenly, "Because of coincidence..." He recounted the details of the incident.

Lu Jingyao said, "So coincidental that he managed to defeat the two hat-wearing guests from Tingyu Tower without harming you in the slightest?"

Qin Yi's expression stiffened, "What is Lord Lu implying?"

Lu Jingyao laid out a stack of documents, "Qin Yi, take a good look for yourself. Your actions in Nankao City have been completely documented, even down to the details of when you came back and hurled slander at Tingyu Tower."

Slander Tingyu Tower?

Qin Yi's breathing seized, momentarily not understanding what was going on. He hurriedly flipped through the documents, quickly turning pale, his body trembling, then angrily exclaimed, "Slander, it's all slander!"

The document stated,

Qin Yi was bewitched by the Demon Cultivators, colluded with them, and the two hat-wearing guests from Tingyu Tower accidentally encountered them and attempted to uphold justice. However, the Demon Cultivators were powerful, and unable to combat them, they barely escaped.

The documentation was very detailed, noting how Qin Yi met the Demon Cultivators and what he did during those days in Nankao City, all recorded meticulously.

Lu Jingyao's expression darkened, "Qin Yi, is this your attitude?"

Qin Yi gritted his teeth, "Lord Lu, you know I'm not that kind of person."

"Of course, I want to believe you. But the record you reported is indeed full of holes, not as thorough as this document."

Qin Yi asked, "May I ask who submitted this document?"

Lu Jingyao said, "Liu Yu from Tingyu Tower."

Liu Yu!

The apparent head of Tingyu Tower!

Qin Yi urgently said, "Tingyu Tower is inherently closely related to those Demon Cultivators; they would naturally frame me. Please, Lord Lu, see through this!"

"The document states. You also brought someone back to the Imperial Capital. So, could that person be the Demon Cultivator?"

"Absolutely not!" Qin Yi was adamant.

"Whether it is or isn't, at this point, it's not for you to decide. If you truly have confidence, then bring him to see me." Lu Jingyao suddenly furrowed his brow, "No, take me to see him."

Qin Yi's face went pale.

The utterance of these words meant that Lord Lu no longer trusted him. Fearful of him informing during the journey.

"Lord Lu! Do you really intend to trust only Tingyu Tower's side of the story?"

"Audacious!" Lu Jingyao's aura suddenly erupted, "Qin Yi, don't forget who promoted you. And now you speak to me like this for an outsider? You claim Tingyu Tower is one-sided; are you not? Colluding with Demon Cultivators, that's a grave charge no one can bear! If, based solely on your words, the blame is laid on them, how could the Immortal Dao Bureau justify His Majesty's support?"

"Lord Lu..." Qin Yi gritted his teeth, "Today, Lord Lu no longer trusts me. So I shall be frank, the companion I arrived with is likely a guest from the Changsheng Continent, absolutely not a Demon Cultivator!"

A guest from the Changsheng Continent?

Lu Jingyao's eyebrow twitched, but he still quickly calmed down, "No matter where the guest hails from, if they are upright and clear-hearted, they naturally should not fear scrutiny."

"But, Lord Lu, since Tingyu Tower claims I framed them, they must also face the consequences of slander! Therefore, let the people from Tingyu Tower accompany us!"

"Certainly! Liu Yu from Tingyu Tower is already waiting outside."

"Additionally, please invite the Prime Minister to accompany us!"

Lu Jingyao said quietly, "Qin Yi, the Prime Minister accompanies His Majesty, assisting with state affairs, attending to numerous matters daily."

"If Lord is unwilling, I shall personally report!"

"Impudent! This is overstepping!"

"I am willing to use my position as an Immortal Dao Bureau member and my life as collateral!"

Lu Jingyao's eyebrows twitched, "Qin Yi, must you truly go this far? Can you not relent?"

"Lord! Demon Cultivators are intolerable to heaven and earth! If Tingyu Tower truly colludes with Demon Cultivators and we turn a blind eye, it would definitely bring catastrophe to the entire Canglang Country! It is a matter of national importance!"

At this moment, the door was opened, and a man with a slightly soft face entered. He was dressed in a purple gold-colored cinched robe, with two slanted eyebrows extending into his temples, "Lord Lu, allow him, we'll invite the Left Minister along."

"Liu Yu!" Qin Yi looked at the man, gritting his teeth, "Your Tingyu Tower is filled with evildoers!"

Liu Yu smiled, "Young one, don't let youthful blood boil and act rashly against Tingyu Tower. Tingyu Tower was an intelligence agency personally established by the late Emperor. Since His Majesty's accession, the realm has been peaceful, the court clear-minded, Tingyu Tower has not needed to act and has somewhat declined, but it is not up to you to criticize at will."

Qin Yi was infuriated, "Who in the court does not know that your Tingyu Tower has always been a thorn in His Majesty's side? You exploit the name of the late Emperor, collecting secrets of court officials to trade for benefits!"

"Young one, you are discussing court matters improperly, and that warrants punishment."

Qin Yi clenched his fist, about to speak.

Beside him, Lu Jingyao's face darkened, "Enough, Qin Yi. You've completely lost your composure. How dare you speak such words!"

Qin Yi looked pale as he watched the two, saying no more.

Liu Yu said, "Lord Lu, then let us invite the Prime Minister. Let's take a good look at who truly colludes with the Demon Cultivators."

...

"Demon Cultivators?" After hearing Lu Jingyao's words, Zuo Junliang frowned deeply, "Are you certain?"

"There are definitely Demon Cultivators, but currently, Tingyu Tower and Qin Yi each have their own version."

"Tingyu Tower, huh..." Zuo Junliang squinted his eyes, "Qin Yi, is he the young man you mentioned to me before?"

"Yes. The lad has quite the talent and exceptional abilities, but his character is too straightforward, so he doesn't make many friends."

"Do you think he could be colluding with Demon Cultivators?"

"Hard to say. The main issue is that Tingyu Tower's intelligence is exceedingly detailed. Moreover, Qin Yi indeed brought back an outsider. He claimed it was a fortunate coincidence when he was saved from the hat-wearing guests of Tingyu Tower. But his account is too incredible, saying the person was buried in the snow, just waking up and the awakening aura defeated the hat-wearing guests."

"That coincidental?" Zuo Junliang said, "Tingyu Tower's hat-wearing guests are usually at the Late Stage of Golden Core or even peak level, right?"

"Yes."

"To defeat two hat-wearing guests just with aura?" Zuo Junliang squinted his eyes, "Whether that person is a Demon Cultivator or not, with such strength, it's a latent threat to the Imperial Capital if we don't clarify their identity. Let's go, I'll accompany you to see."

The group then set off, leaving the Imperial City quietly without fanfare, heading towards Qin Yi's residence.

Being slandered so, Qin Yi was nearly driven to madness, completely forgetting the token Fan Wubing had entrusted to him.

And so, they arrived at Qin Yi's home.

Before they even got close, Zuo Junliang suddenly tensed his brows and said in a deep voice, "This place is surrounded by Demonic Qi!"

Beside him, Lu Jingyao's pupils contracted, looking at Qin Yi with anger and disappointment. The latter was bloodless, but even so, he still believed that Fan Wubing was not a Demon Cultivator, yet realized that due to his own carelessness, he was implicating Fan Wubing.

Liu Yu from Tingyu Tower, however, slightly curled his lips.