Chapter 926: with translation of chapter title

After Lin Qingli was taken into custody, the Inspector's mood grew unusually heavy.

He knew full well that what happened today would surely cause a huge uproar within the Immortal City, making the members of the Immortal Alliance feel panicked and uneasy.

"Damn bitch! How dare she bite back at me?" the Inspector roared, unable to contain his anger, his eyes suddenly narrowing as he realized this woman absolutely could not be allowed to remain.

However, now is not a good time to kill her. Within the Immortal Alliance, every action must have a legitimate reason and justification; otherwise, even someone in the position of Inspector cannot arbitrarily exercise the authority of his office.

You should know that in this Immortal Alliance filled with rules and order, killing a person does not necessarily require the use of force.

Sometimes, a seemingly trivial excuse or a carefully fabricated charge is enough to plunge a person into an abyss from which there is no return.

The Inspector's eyes flashed with a chilling killing intent, or perhaps the woman sensed something, knowing that he was about to strike at her.

After all, a mad dog—he had long anticipated that Lin Qingli might bite back, but he hadn't expected it to happen so soon.

"Forget it." the Inspector waved his hand with a weary expression, as if he had lost interest in the matter at hand.

Just then, a loud call came from outside the door: "Inspector, the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa requests an audience!"

The Inspector frowned, impatiently saying, "Let him in!"

"Yes." The person outside responded, and then heavy footsteps were heard approaching.

We saw the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa stagger into the room, his complexion as pale as paper, cold sweat beading on his forehead. As soon as he entered, he collapsed like soft mud onto the floor, then fell to his knees with a "thump" and wailed loudly.

"Sir, please grant me justice!" the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa cried, trembling as he pointed at his own chest, "That wretched woman actually dared to strike me with such poisonous means—I am your subordinate, yet she behaves this way, clearly showing no respect for you!"

The Inspector's face darkened instantly; he slammed his palm on the table and shouted, "Silence! Stop spouting nonsense here!"

One must look to the owner when beating a dog, yet he cannot even control his own dog and ends up bitten by it!

Isn't what the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa said just a slap to his face?

"Then, sir, what should we do now..."

"That wretched woman now dares to betray us—truly, I do not know who is behind her! Looking back, if I had not lent her my aid, she would likely have already perished; yet now she repays kindness with betrayal, truly an ungrateful wretch!"

The more the Inspector thought, the angrier he grew, his face becoming ever darker, like the heavens shrouded by black clouds.

In a moment, a thought crossed his mind: Could it be that boy who constantly accompanied Lin Qingli?

But as soon as that thought arose, he immediately dismissed it.

After all, that boy is only at the early stage of Nascent Soul cultivation; how could he possess such ability to dare cause such a commotion right before his eyes?

Then, who could it be?

The Inspector's brows knit tightly as he quickly ran through the possibilities in his mind. Could it be another Inspector from a different region?

Or perhaps some of his own subordinates have begun to grow restless, seeking to seize the opportunity to replace him?

Just thinking of that, a chill rose in the Inspector's heart.

"Do you truly have no connection with the demon race?" the Inspector said, his face as still as water, his eyes like torches, fixed firmly on the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa, as if still doubting his words.

Upon hearing this, the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa's face sank instantly; he widened his eyes, glaring at the Inspector, his voice dropping slightly: "Sir, how could you speak thus? In the past, you and I fought side by side, slaying enemies and resisting the demons. Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa's beast‑taming arts have a long heritage; even in times of peace we have often been at odds with the demon race—how could we collude with them?"

His words grew more earnest, his emotions slightly agitated, his voice unconsciously rising a bit: "Moreover, I am a human—how could I serve beasts as a dog or horse?!!"

The last sentence he almost shouted, clearly furious at the Inspector's questioning, unable to contain himself. Yet despite the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa's resolute attitude, the Inspector's doubts did not wholly dissipate.

After all, that wretched woman dared to humiliate him in public while feigning victimhood to sow confusion—there must be some hidden circumstance.

The Inspector remained silent for a long time, various possibilities and doubts flashing through his mind.

He carefully weighed the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa's words, trying to find any clue or inconsistency.

After a brief pause, the Inspector drew a deep breath, again fixed his gaze on the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa, and asked softly, "Are you truly certain?"

His voice was low and solemn, conveying an imposing presence that was hard to ignore.

The Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa met the Inspector's gaze without hesitation, his eyes firm and confident, as if he held absolute certainty in his answer. He replied decisively, "Naturally I am certain!" his tone resolute, with not a hint of hesitation.

Nevertheless, the Inspector did not fully set his mind at ease merely because of that affirmative reply.

He paused briefly, then said, "What I mean is, I trust that you yourself have no dealings with the demons. But could those under your command possibly be colluding with them?"

Upon hearing this, the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa showed a flicker of surprise on his face.

He clearly had not expected the Inspector to raise such a question. However, he quickly regained his composure, shook his head, and said, "That is also impossible. I know my subordinates well; they are likewise hostile toward the demons and would absolutely not collude with them."

The Inspector regarded the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa, his brows slightly furrowed. Although he felt the Master's explanation was somewhat strained, there was currently no further evidence to refute it. Moreover, from the Master's demeanor, he appeared to have great confidence in his subordinates.

After some thought, the Inspector ultimately decided to provisionally trust the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa's words. After all, without solid evidence, mere suspicion cannot constitute a conviction. He nodded and said, "All right, since you say so, I will tentatively believe you. However, this matter is not yet over; we will continue the investigation."

"If that is the case, condemning Lin Qingli will not be difficult, but first we ought to bring the members of the Immortal Alliance from this region to inspect your Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa—surely that poses no problem?"

"No! If you do not believe me, you can muster people right now to investigate my Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa!"

Seeing the Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa speak with such conviction, the Inspector also relaxed, yet he said steadily, "Let's go tomorrow; you should contact the people inside your villa today."

"Yes!" The Master of Myriad Beasts Mountain Villa heard the concern in the Inspector's words; although he was somewhat dissatisfied with the other's lack of trust, he nevertheless complied.