mc-med Chapter 305 - 184: I Came to Find You
Chapter 305 - 184: I Came to Find You
Beitang Zun silently looked at Chu Qing:
"What do you want to say?"
"What I want to say, Hall Master Beitang knows well."
Chu Qing chuckled lightly:
"Hall Master Beitang avoids the Celestial Evil Cult like the plague, but I fear not everyone in the Blazing Hall thinks like you."
"You want me to suspect my elder brother?"
Beitang Zun sneered coldly:
"My elder brother... would never collude with those Demon Dao people from the Celestial Evil Cult!"
"Hall Master Beitang."
Chu Qing raised his tone slightly, then smiled and said:
"Haven’t you noticed that when you said this, there was a hint of insecurity in your voice even you didn’t notice?"
This sentence was grammatically incorrect...
But that didn’t matter.
As long as it could shake Beitang Zun.
There were two main reasons why Chu Qing captured this person but didn’t kill him.
The first reason is that Chu Qing felt this person wasn’t lying.
He genuinely seemed unaware of the relationship between the Blazing Hall and the Celestial Evil Cult, and through this journey together, Chu Qing was almost certain that this man was a relatively upright character in the Martial World.
As the Vice Hall Master of the Blazing Hall, he had his fears, and he had things he would and wouldn’t do.
As for the previous conflict, having different stances in Martial World disputes was understandable.
As long as this person cannot tolerate the likes of the Celestial Evil Cult causing chaos in the Martial World.
Then he has value for utilization...
And the second, and main reason, for not killing him was—there was no benefit.
After all, he didn’t trigger any mission, and there was no reward for killing him.
Therefore, it’s better to utilize him for something.
If I’ve misjudged, what can a mere Beitang Zun do?
But if things are as I perceive, this person might unexpectedly be of use.
Although Beitang Zun didn’t know what Chu Qing was thinking, he knew it definitely wasn’t good.
He really wanted to assert firmly that his elder brother Beitang Lie would never have any collusion with the Celestial Evil Cult.
But Beitang Lie’s previous actions simply left him at a loss to comprehend.
However, if you add the ’Celestial Evil Cult’ piece to the puzzle, many things would make sense.
This was also something he had been contemplating since he met Chu Qing, but always hesitated to delve deeper into...
But now, Chu Qing placed this piece right in front of him.
And said such words.
He couldn’t help but ponder over these things, but didn’t want to concede verbally, so he snorted:
"Without evidence, just a token, does my elder brother have to bear such a crime from you?"
Chu Qing smacked his lips but didn’t mention much about Guo Wang.
He just said:
"Since you don’t believe, how about this, I’ll let you go back and investigate yourself?"
"..."
Beitang Zun was taken aback:
"What did you say?"
"I said I’ll let you go, and you can return to the Blazing Hall to investigate."
Chu Qing said:
"Right now, two halls are at war, I don’t believe you haven’t noticed any clues.
"If the Celestial Evil Cult is truly hiding in the shadows of the Blazing Hall, you would surely detect something...
"It’s just that you were previously blinded by your elder brother.
"Now, use a clearer mind to examine those perplexing places, and you might discern some clues.
"What decision to make by then is up to you."
Beitang Zun was speechless for a moment, just staring at Chu Qing.
Chu Qing rubbed his cheek:
"Why do you keep staring at me?"
"...Are you not worried that if I really find something, I might eventually join the Celestial Evil Cult?"
"From your words, it seems you’ve already determined there are ties between the Blazing Hall and the Celestial Evil Cult?"
Chu Qing looked at Beitang Zun with a faint smile.
Beitang Zun sneered coldly:
"Just speaking of a possibility."
"I believe you won’t."
Chu Qing said seriously:
"The Blazing Hall has stood proudly in the Martial World for decades, naturally having its own pride and backbone.
"I don’t believe you would break your own backbone to associate with the likes of the Celestial Evil Cult."
Beitang Zun was taken aback, seemingly never expecting to hear such words from Chu Qing’s mouth.
Strangely, he felt a slight sense of camaraderie.
He had always believed that in the Martial World, one must have reverence.
Having reverence doesn’t mean being timid in actions but having things you would do and things you wouldn’t do.
Some things can be done, while others must never be done.
A true man with integrity stands upright; how can he associate with treacherous people?
Such things are simply unthinkable.
And after Chu Qing finished speaking, he didn’t mind Beitang Zun’s gaze, and merely flicked his fingers to unseal his acupoints.
In an instant, the Nine Fiery Burn Divine Skill circulated through his meridians, dispelling the previous chill.
Amidst the stirred Gang Wind, Beitang Zun’s red robe fluttered.
Beitang Zun gently moved his wrist, feeling his Inner Strength fully restored, and took a soft breath.
Turning to look at Chu Qing:
"I will investigate this matter thoroughly.
"Can I leave now?"
"Your feet are on your body, go or stay as you wish."
Chu Qing spread his hands, and Beitang Zun leaped and disappeared into the night.
Cheng Tieshan looked up in the direction Beitang Zun left and stroked his chin:
"Just let him go?
"Aren’t you afraid he might never return?"
"It’s not important."
Chu Qing waved his hand:
"Just a spare pawn, if it works, great; if not, there’s no loss."
"Seems reasonable..."
Cheng Tieshan nodded, not having any objections.
Chu Qing was the one who captured him, so naturally he could release him at will... If not, he wouldn’t have resisted giving Beitang Zun a harsh interrogation for so long.