Chapter 755

"Chairman Ishida is truly strict; I heard a large number of dojo members were recently taken away!"

"Isn't that the truth? But then again, when a mid-rank eighth-stage Grand Master suddenly dies, anyone would investigate thoroughly."

"I hope they uncover the truth soon—otherwise, our Xuchuan branch will be thrown into chaos."

"......"

On the second-floor corridor of the Tianyu Dojo, fear gripped the entire Xuchuan branch due to recent events.

Everyone feared being called in for questioning by Investigator Ishida Taiichi.

"Holy Maiden!"

"Good day, Holy Maiden!"

When Sakura Rin entered the corridor, every psychic instantly bowed respectfully.

Even some low-rank psychics bowed at a 90-degree angle, only rising slowly after she passed by.

"Judging by her direction, the Holy Maiden was summoned by Chairman Ishida?"

"Looks like it, but it's probably just routine questioning—how could Master Kudo's death possibly involve the Holy Maiden?"

"True. I think the headquarters is overreacting. Master Kudo's death is suspicious, but they shouldn't be investigating our branch."

"......"

Amid the murmurs around her, Sakura Rin walked to the end of the corridor, then turned left.

That area had originally been the administrative offices of the Tianyu Dojo, but after Ishida Taiichi's arrival, it became their interrogation zone.

"Click—"

The door in the center opened, and a middle-aged man in a white robe stepped out.

"Lord Oda." Sakura Rin bowed slightly.

Oda Yamashita, a seventh-stage Grand Master of the Tianyu Dojo's Xuchuan branch, was one of the most influential supervisors here.

"Ah, the Holy Maiden."

Oda smiled. "Nothing serious—just routine questioning. Go in."

"Yes!" Sakura Rin exhaled in relief and pushed open the door.

The room was about forty square meters, lavishly furnished.

The floor gleamed like a mirror; a massive crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling.

Behind the desk sat a man wearing a suit and gold-rimmed glasses.

Ishida Taiichi, Chairman of the Tianyu Dojo headquarters.

His refined appearance gave no hint he was an eighth-stage Grand Master—he looked more like a corporate executive.

"Chairman Ishida." Sakura Rin bowed respectfully.

"Sit down."

Ishida smiled warmly. "Don't be nervous. I didn't call you here for anything serious—just a few questions. Answer them, and you're free to go."

I'm only asking a few questions; once you've answered them, you may leave.

Sakura Rin sat rigidly upright, her body tense, accentuating her slender, curvaceous figure.

"First question: Have you had any contact with Deputy Director Kudo recently?"

"First, have you had any contact with Deputy Supervisor Kudo recently?"

"Second question: When was the last time you saw the Holy Son?"

Three days ago, in the afternoon—I was just heading to the practical training ground.

Hearing Ishida mention Sato Ken, Sakura Rin's heart tightened, but her expression remained perfectly calm.

"Third question: Do you know where Sato Ken went?"

"Sato-kun is missing? I'm sorry, I have no idea." Sakura Rin feigned confusion.

"Has Mr. Sato disappeared? I'm sorry, I have no idea," Sakura Rin feigned a look of confusion.

Ishida Taiichi's gaze sharpened, then he roared: "Sakura Rin! You're lying!"

According to my investigation, Sato-kun went to the practical training ground with you that day.

"Deputy Director Kudo followed them there afterward."

"Then both vanished simultaneously."

Even stranger—the practical training ground experienced a beast uprising that same day.

"No one survived except you. Dare you claim this has nothing to do with you?"

No one survived except you—dare you claim this has nothing to do with you?"

The aura of an eighth-stage low-rank Grand Master erupted violently!

Under the crushing pressure, Sakura Rin's pale face turned ashen.

I... I'm sorry, Chairman, I don't know what you mean. The practical training ground incident was an accident. As for the Holy Son... and the Deputy Director—I never saw them.

Her voice trembled slightly, yet her tone remained unwavering, resolute.

She knew Ishida only suspected—she had no concrete evidence.

The evidence had already been destroyed by Eva and her.

Because she knew Ishida was merely suspicious and had no concrete evidence.

Ishida Taiichi frowned, slightly retracting his aura. "Impressive. You truly are the Tianyu Dojo's Holy Maiden—your will is unshakable."

"But unfortunately, the negative impact is too great. All clues point to you."

"If you won't confess voluntarily, I'll have to use my psychic ability."

"Don't make this difficult for me. Confess now."

As he spoke, Sakura Rin's expression changed slightly.

Ishida Taiichi possessed an A-rank psychic ability—should he use it to directly scan her memories, everything would be exposed!

"Eva, when will the Master arrive?" Sakura Rin anxiously asked in her mind.

"Don't worry. The S-rank has arrived." Eva's calm voice replied.

Ishida Taiichi possesses an A-rank mental ability; if he truly uses it, he could directly search her memories.

The door opened, and Xu Jingming's tall, muscular figure stepped inside.

"You want to know the truth?"

Xu Jingming's piercing gaze locked onto Ishida Taiichi behind the desk:

"Fine. I'll tell you—Kudo and Sato Ken are both dead. I killed them."

The door opened, and Xu Jingming's tall, muscular figure stepped inside.

A streak of golden lightning flashed—before Ishida Taiichi could react, a fist-sized charred hole appeared in his left chest, his heart utterly obliterated!

Xu Jingming's gaze, heavy with pressure, fixed on Ishida Taiichi behind the desk:

Blood gushed forth. Only then did Ishida react, unleashing a torrent of psychic energy.

He condensed a psychic heart in his left chest, replacing his destroyed organ to maintain blood circulation.

"Impressive. An eighth-stage psychic Grand Master—your reflexes are swift."

Xu Jingming grinned, golden lightning crackling over his body, his eyes now glowing gold.

After reaching mid-rank seventh-stage, activating Thunder Extreme Mode allowed him to easily slay such eighth-stage Grand Masters.

"Welcome back, Master!" Sakura Rin cried, eyes blazing with devotion.

A mental heart had formed over the left chest, replacing the original heart to sustain blood circulation throughout the body!

Ishida Taiichi's face darkened. "You're Xu Jingming of Great Xia! How dare you interfere in my Tianyu Dojo?"

From his aura alone, Xu Jingming appeared only mid-rank seventh-stage.

Yet he'd instantly crippled him—nearly killed him!

Add to that the unmistakable golden lightning—no one else could have done this.

"You think it's fine for your Sakura Nation to kill me, but I can't interfere in yours?"

Xu Jingming stared at him coldly: "I give you two choices: submit, or die."

Judging solely from his aura, Xu Jingming was merely at the mid-level of the seventh rank.

Such a low rank, yet he had instantly severely wounded him, nearly killing him in one blow!

Add to that the unmistakable golden thunder — aside from Xu Jingming, he could not think of anyone else capable of this.

"You're allowed to kill me, but I'm not allowed to interfere in your Sakura Nation?"

Xu Jingming stared at him without expression: "Two choices: submit or die."