No wonder the great elder was so angry. What Li Yuanzong said was reasonable and well-founded, and the cause and effect were connected.
Mu Huaqing was arranged by the Great Elder to go to the ancient secret realm to protect Li Yuanzong.
The Great Elder knew that after the battle on Shuixin Island, Lin Bai and Li Yuanzong had completely broken up with each other, and the two had reached a situation where they would fight to the death.
This trip was to the ancient secret realm. If given the chance, Lin Bai would never let Li Yuanzong go.
So before leaving, the First Elder specifically told Mu Huaqing to protect Li Yuanzong.
But now, according to what Li Yuanzong said... when Lin Bai was about to kill Li Yuanzong, Mu Huaqing stopped Lin Bai and the two fought. Tang Wei sneaked in from behind and killed Mu Huaqing.
This logic is very clear and understandable.
At least from the Great Elder's perspective, he had basically determined that Mu Huaqing's death was inseparable from Lin Bai.
"I understand, you go down first."
The great elder's face looked slightly pale, and he closed his eyes in grief, and asked Li Yuanzong to leave first.
Li Yuanzong asked: "Master, how do you want to avenge Third Senior Brother? Do you need me to go and capture Lin Bai immediately and let him kill himself in front of Third Senior Brother's soul to apologize?"
The First Elder was silent for a while and said: "The sect leader has sent Li Zai'en to investigate this matter. Although Li Zai'en is a stubborn old man, he is still upright. After he investigates the truth of the matter, the sect will naturally avenge Mu Huaqing."
"By the way, Li Zai'en should come to ask you about relevant matters. Remember not to hide your stupidity and tell him everything about the matter."
Li Yuanzong was stunned. He didn't expect that the great elder would have to endure this tone temporarily?
He originally thought that the Great Elder would be so angry that he would go directly to Mingyue Island to arrest Lin Bai for questioning!
But the great elder did not do this, which was somewhat beyond Li Yuanzong's expectation.
Seeing this, Li Yuanzong didn't say much, just nodded and agreed.
Li Yuanzong then resigned and left.
After Li Yuanzong left, the elder opened his eyes and stared at Mu Huaqing's body. His eyes were muddy but shrewd: "Huaqing, the rain is coming..."
The great elder seems to have realized that things are not that simple.
Whether it was Lin Bai who killed Mu Huaqing or someone else killed Mu Huaqing, the Great Elder knew very well that this might involve the future of Tianshui Sect!
The Great Elder had a premonition that... Mu Huaqing would not be the first Tianshui Sect disciple to die in battle, nor would he be the last.
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Mingyue Island.
After several days of healing and taking elixirs, Lin Bai had healed his soul's injuries and improved.
Just when Lin Bai wanted to use the "Tian Ding Shen Hua Dan" to break through the realm of cultivation, Li Zai'en suddenly visited.
"Junior Brother Lin Bai, Elder Li Zai'en is here." Qiao Mo's voice came from outside the secret room.
Lin Bai stopped thinking about taking the Zenith God Huadan and murmured to himself: "It came so quickly. It seems that the sect really doesn't want to take this matter seriously."
Without thinking too much, Lin Bai already understood Li Zai'en's intention.
He pushed the door open and went to the living room with Qiao Mo.
On the way, Qiao Mo said with a worried look: "Elder Li Zai'en is here this time, probably because of the death of Mu Huaqing. Have you thought about your excuse?"
Lin Bai smiled and said: "What rhetoric?"
Qiao Mo frowned and said: "Right now, all the evidence points to you regarding the death of Senior Brother Mu Huaqing, and there are also Li Yuanzong's accusations, which are extremely detrimental to you. If you don't prepare your words, I'm afraid the sect will convict you."
Already."
Lin Bai smiled: "Senior Sister Qiao Mo, don't worry, it'll be fine. Let's go see what Elder Li Zai'en's purpose is."
While talking, Lin Bai and Qiao Mo walked into the living room.
In the living room, Yi Gu and Qin Yao were greeting Li Zai'en.
Li Zai'en knelt on the seat, with a straight face and eyes closed, as if he would not allow strangers to enter.
Next to Li Zai'en, there was also a young woman, and it was Tang Wei.
Anyone with a pair of eyes can see that Li Zai'en was unhappy, and it was clear that he was here to punish the enemy.
"I have met Elder Li Zai'en." Lin Bai walked into the hall and bowed his hands in a neither humble nor overbearing manner.
Hearing Lin Bai's voice, Li Zai'en suddenly opened his eyes, two bright lights shot out from his eyes, slammed his palm on the table, and stood up angrily: "Lin Bai, you are so brave, you dare to kill your fellow disciples, and kill Mu."
Hua Qing was killed!"
"Today I was ordered to come here to take you to the Law Enforcement Hall for questioning!"
Li Zai'en stared at Lin Bai angrily, as if he was sure that Lin Bai was the murderer.
Yi Gu and Qin Yao's expressions changed suddenly, and they felt uneasy.
Tang Wei, who was sitting next to Li Zai'en, her expression darkened slightly and she was a little surprised.
During this scene, everyone was sweating for Lin Bai, but only Lin Bai looked quite calm and said with a smile: "Okay, let's go to the Law Enforcement Hall!"
Lin Bai did not quibble or resist, and looked at Li Zai'en with a smile.
Li Zai'en hesitated a little, then slowly sat down, his face still ugly, and said: "You plead guilty?"
Lin Bai smiled and said: "I just agreed to go to the Law Enforcement Hall with you, I didn't plead guilty."
Li Zai'en said: "I have already asked Li Yuanzong first, and Li Yuanzong told me with tears in his eyes that you and Tang Wei teamed up to kill Mu Huaqing. Now that the witnesses and physical evidence are gathered, do you still want to quibble? Aren't you still pleading guilty?"
Lin Bai smiled and said: "What kind of personal evidence? What kind of physical evidence?"
"Can Li Yuanzong's one-sided statement be used as a witness?"
"Can the sword wound on Mu Huaqing's chest alone be used as physical evidence?"
"Elder Li Zai'en, you and I both know that what Li Yuanzong said has no power at all."
Li Zai'en took a deep breath, composed himself, and said, "You are so calm! Did you kill Mu Huaqing?"
Lin Bai said: "No."
Li Zai'en said: "Since you were not the one who killed me, why didn't you go to the Elder Pavilion to complain? You are still sitting on Mingyue Island, waiting for me to come and interrogate you. It's like you have no excuses."
Lin Bai smiled and said: "I believe that the sect will give me justice."
"Hey..." Li Zai'en sighed quietly and said: "Although I don't believe you will kill Mu Huaqing. But now all the evidence is against you, and you have sufficient motives, and you and Tang Wei have full motivation to join forces.
I am sure I can kill Mu Huaqing."
"Since you said you are not the murderer, then tell me...who killed Mu Huaqing!"
Li Zai'en stared at Lin Bai with a deep look and said: "Since you dare to sit on Mingyue Island and wait for the sect to come for questioning, you are obviously very confident. Do you already know who killed Mu Huaqing?
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"Lin Bai, the death of Mu Huaqing is no small matter. This person has an extraordinary position in the sect and has a transcendent background. If the real culprit is not found, it may be difficult for the sect to be safe."
Lin Bai nodded with a smile and said: "Since Elder Li Zai'en has said so, then I will provide Elder Li Zai'en with a direction."
"Mu Huaqing was not killed by me."
"He was killed by...Li Yuanzong!"
Li Zai'en glared and said coldly: "Impossible! How could Li Yuanzong kill Mu Huaqing!"
"Lin Bai, if you want to find someone to be a scapegoat, you should think carefully about the relationship between Li Yuanzong and Mu Huaqing, and how could he kill Mu Huaqing."