The Demon Sect elders saw that the ones who had turned the tide of the battle were merely two juniors, and their expressions instantly soured.
But reality left them no time to ponder further, so they could only wave to their Demon Sect troops, "Withdraw!"
If the battle continued, most of their powerful warriors might have been slaughtered.
As the Demon Sect troops withdrew like a tide.
The experts of the Five Great Forces also gazed at Lin Yi and Lou Tingyu in disbelief.
Who would have thought that this evenly matched battle would be decided by the participation of these two juniors?
"Which force’s disciples are they, to be this outstanding?"
An elder asked with a look of admiration.
"That’s Lou Tingyu, ranked sixth on the Heavenly Ranking of Female Asura; the young man next to her, I’m not sure, but he must be a Holy Mansion Disciple."
One of the Holy Mansion Stewards recognized Lou Tingyu and spoke up.
Upon hearing this, Qin Feiyue’s eyes slightly brightened, then she walked toward Lin Yi and Lou Tingyu, saying, "You two have established such great merits this time, securing the Earth Spirit Pearl for the Five Great Forces. When we return, I will surely report this to the Holy Mansion’s higher-ups and request honors for you."
"Thank you, Elder Qin."
Lin Yi and Lou Tingyu both bowed to Qin Feiyue.
But Lin Yi was inwardly scoffing.
He had indeed achieved merit, but as for securing the Earth Spirit Pearl for the Five Great Forces, that was another story.
He had already refined the Earth Spirit Pearl; the Five Great Forces getting it from the Thunderbolt Dharma King in this lifetime seemed impossible.
The elders of the Five Great Forces, unaware of the true situation, had captured the Thunderbolt Dharma King and subjected him to interrogation.
However, the result of the Five Great Forces’ interrogation was no different from that of the Demon Sect.
The Thunderbolt Dharma King had only one thing to say.
That was that the Earth Spirit Pearl had been snatched by a golden retriever.
Such an outcome obviously convinced no one.
Needless to say, what awaited the Thunderbolt Dharma King was another beating.
The cruel tortures of the Five Great Forces were used one after another on the Thunderbolt Dharma King, tormenting him until he had barely a breath left.
The Thunderbolt Dharma King’s stubbornness amazed the elders of the Five Great Forces; they couldn’t understand why he maintained so much integrity despite being nearly killed by them.
What they didn’t know was that the Thunderbolt Dharma King was the most wronged of all; he had been telling the truth from the beginning that a dog stole the Earth Spirit Pearl, but why would no one believe him?
These people, disregarding the truth and instead forcing him to make up a story?
Seeing the pitiful state of the Thunderbolt Dharma King, Lin Yi could only silently mourn for the man for three minutes.
Poor Thunderbolt Dharma King, he indeed hadn’t lied.
His Earth Spirit Pearl had indeed been snatched by Little Jin, the golden retriever; unfortunately, no one believed his sincere words.
"Take him away first."
Qin Feiyue waved her hand.
Two powerful figures approached and dragged away the relieved Thunderbolt Dharma King.
He was finally liberated.
However, Qin Feiyue merely glanced at him and then continued, "Continue the interrogation tomorrow."
A single sentence directly caused the Thunderbolt Dharma King to faint.
Qin Feiyue and the other elders looked at the fainted Thunderbolt Dharma King, all a bit puzzled.
Why was the Thunderbolt Dharma King so obsessed with such a clumsy lie?
Or could it be that the Earth Spirit Pearl really was stolen by a dog?
Could such a thing really be possible?
Just as Qin Feiyue was lost in thought, Lin Yi’s voice suddenly came through.
"Is there something?"
Qin Feiyue looked at Lin Yi with some confusion.
"Elder Qin, I have a personal matter I’d like to ask about."
Lin Yi greeted Qin Feiyue with a fist and palm salute.
Qin Feiyue grew more puzzled; she had never met Lin Yi before, what personal matter could he have to ask her?
Nevertheless, she called Lin Yi aside to a secluded corner, looked him in the eye, and asked, "What personal matter do you want to ask me about?"
Lin Yi didn’t beat around the bush and got straight to the point, "It’s about your fellow disciple, Master Wu Liang."
Hearing the name Wu Liang, Qin Feiyue’s expression suddenly changed, then quickly grew cold, "I don’t know this person!"
After saying this, she abruptly turned to leave.
Lin Yi immediately stepped in front of Qin Feiyue, blocking her way and said sternly, "It concerns Master Wu Liang’s life or death, please tell me the truth of what happened back then!"
"If you refuse to say anything, Master Wu Liang might end up being wrongfully killed!"
"What does his life or death have to do with me?"
"Get out of the way!"
Qin Feiyue’s eyes flashed with a sudden chill, and a formidable aura burst from her body, sending Lin Yi flying back.
By the time Lin Yi tried to ask again, she had already vanished.
Seeing Lin Yi in such disarray, Lou Tingyu also came over from a distance, looking curiously at Lin Yi.
"What did you say to Elder Qin Feiyue to make her so angry?"
Lin Yi, feeling helpless, could only explain the whole situation to Lou Tingyu.
"No wonder you were hit, is this the kind of matter you can just ask directly?"
Lou Tingyu looked at Lin Yi as if he were an idiot, "For Elder Qin, that experience is akin to a wound hidden for many years. You’re directly tearing open her wound; how could she appreciate it?"
"That being said, what can I do?"
Lin Yi sighed, "If I can’t uncover the true facts, then old man Wu Liang will be executed."
"Elder Qin Feiyue has no obligation to help you. She’s a victim herself, and she probably prefers to protect herself rather than reveal the truth."
Lou Tingyu shook his head, "Besides, your power is still too weak. What if Elder Qin tells you the truth and it angers the real culprit? How will you protect her?"
Hearing this, Lin Yi’s eyes suddenly lit up as if he had been enlightened.
The real murderer is likely still among the Holy Mansion.
This person managed to perfectly frame a True Disciple of the Holy Mansion, and afterwards could silence Qin Feiyue while continuing to remain free.
The murderer’s status within the Holy Mansion must be high.
He had overlooked such an important issue.
Perhaps Elder Qin Feiyue isn’t unwilling to tell him but is instead fearful of the mastermind behind the scenes and dares not reveal the truth.
"I haven’t considered this enough."
Lin Yi nodded, regretful that he had only thought of this aspect now, though it seemed a bit late. This hard-won meeting with Elder Qin Feiyue had ended in such a way, undoubtedly wasting the opportunity provided by their encounter.