Chapter 57: Forced Confession

A prodigy with outstanding talent, yet upon meeting Qi Yu and others, facing powerful forces, unwilling to submit, ultimately could not escape misfortune.

Steward Xi will soon break through to the Earth Profound Realm, his status growing ever more prominent; such a trivial matter, surely no one would dare obstruct him, especially with elders backing him from behind.

It's a pity his pill-refining talent; this trip to the Law Enforcement Hall will leave him either dead or severely injured.

Inside the Pill Refining Room, many inner sect disciples and several stewards sighed in unison.

Even in such circumstances, he still refuses to yield; even if he were to submit to Li Xuan, at least he has a strong background, with several elders in the Profound Yang Sect backing him.

Even in the Law Enforcement Hall, he might not suffer excessive hardship.

However, now that he has entered the Law Enforcement Hall, no one can save him.

Unless a Core Elder, risking offending the Dongfang Yuan lineage, makes a strong demand, only then might he be rescued.

But… doing so would consume too many favors.

Merely to save an inner sect disciple, an inner sect disciple who might one day advance to Earth Rank Alchemist.

Many people display astonishing talent and extraordinary ability when they first begin cultivation.

But… as cultivation time passes, after deeply experiencing the hardships of cultivation, their dispositions gradually wear down, eventually becoming ordinary.

So-called talent is nothing more than a fleeting bloom.

This is also why Qi Yu and the others feel no fear in offending Qin Yu.

Over the years, the Profound Yang Sect has had many prodigies touted as future Earth Rank Alchemists, yet they ultimately faded into obscurity, at most reaching the Profound Rank, although their status remains notable.

But… for those True Transmission disciples, as long as they cultivate step by step, they can all enter the Earth Profound Realm, have a chance to impact the Heavenly Origin, and become high-ranking members of the sect.

"Let's go, we're also heading to the Law Enforcement Hall."

"Also, start contacting people, always ready to rescue Qin Yu."

"At a matter of life and death, offering help in the snow wins people's hearts."

Li Xuan watched the departing Law Enforcement Hall crowd, narrowed his eyes slightly, and spoke calmly.

He only needs to act at the crucial moment.

By then, Qin Yu will naturally turn his heart.

He always felt Qin Yu was extraordinary, able to see through others' pill-refining methods at a glance; just that alone was enough for him to risk rescuing him.

Even if Qin Yu never manages to step into the rank of Earth Rank Alchemist in the future.

He will still become a top-tier Profound Rank Alchemist.

As long as I lend him a little support, letting Qin Yu become the leader of the Profound Yang Sect's pill-refining lineage, there should be no major problem.

What he values, first, is Qin Yu's talent.

Second, is the value Qin Yu can generate behind him.

Moreover, this time also counts as a direct confrontation with Dongfang Yuan; if victorious, it would bring great fame, advantageous for lobbying other True Transmission talents to follow me.

After all, Li Xuan deeply knows that his strength compared to Dongfang Yuan's is vastly inferior.

A head-on clash would surely end in defeat.

"Yes, sir."

The richly dressed youth behind him bowed slightly and headed toward the outskirts of the Pill Refining Room.

Begin contacting some relevant sect high-ranking members.

Li Xuan also closely followed, at this moment following Steward Xi and the others as they stepped into the Law Enforcement Hall.

But upon entering, they were immediately blocked by the Law Enforcement Hall guards, not allowed to proceed.

Steward Xi then led them all the way deeper, entering a gloomy passage.

At this moment, Qin Yu's hands were bound with iron chains, all his spiritual energy unable to be mobilized, his blood and qi sealed.

On each of these iron chains exist some restrictions.

Extremely terrifying.

This is treating them as major criminals.

Yet, his expression remained extremely calm, never panicked.

"What now? No one on our side has notified those three." Lin An spoke up from the side, somewhat bitter, in a low voice.

He believed in Qin Yu's background.

But… they actually skipped the hall trial and directly threw them into the Law Enforcement Prison.

A faint unease rose in his heart—could it be that they are to die without knowing why?

Qin Yu merely shook his head, saying nothing more.

He had already sent a message to Zhang Wu earlier.

The rest need not be worried about.

At this moment… his yearning for power grew ever stronger.

Without strength, one is a soft persimmon; any two people can easily manipulate you.

If today my strength were sufficient, even causing a great uproar—what of it? Directly slaughtering everyone in the Pill Refining Room—how about that?

One need not rely on the master's authority to resolve this matter.

"Boom!"

Stepping into the depths of the passage, the iron gate behind slammed shut with a boom.

Wisps of faint light floated within the prison.

"Prisoners: Qin Yu, Lin An, Lin Sheng… and over ten others."

"They have committed the sect's great taboo, secretly learning secret arts."

"Kneel, sign the confession contract."

Steward Xi spoke calmly, a hint of mockery in the depths of his eyes.

There is actually an inner sect disciple who dares to be arrogant in front of the Law Enforcement Hall, and even says he will have him beg to come out.

This is truly a joke.

Moreover, the reward Qi Yu gave this time is very generous, enough to let me advance further.

Qi Yu and the others followed behind, arms crossed, calmly watching this scene.

Waiting silently.

As long as Qin Yu signs the confession document next, even a core elder in the sect cannot intervene to resolve it.

"Boom!"

But... at that moment, a rumbling sound came from outside the prison.

A roar suddenly rang out.

"Damn it, have you Law Enforcement Hall people gone crazy?"

"You dare to capture my people?"

"Are you all looking for death?"

Thunder-like rumbling sounds rang out one after another.

An overwhelming, terrifying pressure swept over like a flood, as if it would uproot the entire Law Enforcement Hall.

"The person has arrived."

"What will you do next?"

Lin An heard that familiar voice, not knowing which elder it was, and spoke directly.

His heart instantly calmed.

Indeed, Qin Yu is an ultimate backer.

This directly provoked an elder, who then launched a strong assault on the Law Enforcement Hall.

Steward Xi's brows slightly furrowed; he could sense that this was a formidable elder.

His strength is strong, at the initial stage of Heavenly Origin.

Between them, they could actually make an elder fight desperately.

At this moment, he felt it was somewhat tricky.

His gaze turned to Qi Yu.

Qi Yu slightly lifted his eyelids: "Don't worry, the master has already given instructions."

Upon hearing this, Steward Xi's face fell; the elders of the Law Enforcement Hall all have strength at the mid Heavenly Origin stage.

Having already offended an elder, there is no turning back.

In that case, we naturally must see this through to the end.

"Force them to confess and stamp a blood handprint!"

The few guards behind Steward Xi moved instantly, appearing behind Lin An and the others.

"It seems you think this confession document can seal our fate; then I'll indulge you and let you see whether it works."

At that moment, Qin Yu was unhurried, a drop of blood dripping from his fingertip.

He pressed it onto the confession document.

He was very much looking forward to what would happen next.

His expression remained very calm.

Steward Xi's face broke into a wider smile; now... no one could save him.

Unless the vice hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall arrives in person.

Or the sect leader arrives in person.

But... they are merely inner sect disciples.

How could they possibly be connected to these two influential figures of the Profound Yang Sect?

The pressure outside drew nearer, and in an instant the iron door shattered.

"Law Enforcement Hall... good, very good!"

A plump figure, accompanied by smoke and dust, slowly stepped into the prison.

The comer was precisely the outer sect elder.