For a moment, they were all extremely busy. The teacher and chief disciple successively didn’t even attend class and ran out directly. The other disciples were abuzz with discussion, not knowing what had happened.
Mu Yanxi, however, knew the inside story. She estimated that the investigator from Yangxin Hall had arrived. She just didn’t know who was sent, or what result the investigation would yield.
Not long after, another female disciple flew into Danhua Palace. Like Shangguan Yun, she wore a Lingyue Palace sect emblem armband and was a student council member. Judging by her qipao, she was a second-year senior sister.
“Attention, Young Master Lin from Yangxin Hall will be coming here soon to ask you some questions. Mind your attitude and manners. Answer whatever Young Master Lin asks. Is that clear?” the senior sister instructed.
Faced with a student council senior sister, the disciples could only agree.
“Yes.”
Although they didn’t know what was happening, the female disciples obediently complied.
One of them asked, “Who is that Young Master Lin?”
“He is Lin Haochen, son of Chairman Lin of Yangxin Hall and an elder of Yao Immortal Valley. He is the strongest genius of Yangxin High Sect. I’ve heard he’s very likely to become the heir of Yangxin Hall, and even the chief disciple of Yao Immortal Valley.”
“He is a true prodigy of heaven. If you can latch onto him, even as a lowly maidservant, you’ll never have to worry for the rest of your lives,” the student council senior sister said with implication.
Everyone buzzed with excitement, and it seemed many of the girls had already heard of Lin Haochen’s fame before.
He had been a renowned genius even at Chu Sect, said to be the top exam scholar of Yuzhen City.
“Speaking of which, since he was the top exam scholar, why didn’t he go to a heaven-grade high sect in the capital?”
“I heard it’s because he wants to stay in this city to understand the market. His father hopes to put him in charge of Yangxin Hall’s business here.”
“Anyway, he’s a young master from a prestigious noble family, directly inheriting the family business. Does attending a high sect really matter?”
Mu Yanxi, however, remained silent.
‘This guy sounds somehow familiar…’
That was none other than the young master on the Immortal Vessel she had encountered when returning to the city on her first night after transmigrating.
Under the guidance of the student council senior sister, the group of new disciples walked out of Danhua Palace and gathered on the plaza outside.
Soon, streaks of Evasion Light flew over in a hurry, including student council and Disciplinary Committee disciples, as well as Shangguan Yun, and even some teachers.
They quickly formed a welcoming formation. The plaza was covered with a long red carpet, and several female disciples flew into the air holding flower baskets, ready to scatter petals.
Mu Yanxi couldn’t help but curl her lips.
Was all this pomp really necessary?
After all, he was just a disciple paying a visit, not an elder. And the reason was that some Lingyue High Sect disciple had been put down by Yangxin Hall’s medicine. Was this kind of treatment necessary?
Soon, a familiar Immortal Vessel sailed toward Danhua Palace from afar.
Its entire body was made of gold and jade, and on the jade-plank sails was carved a dragon-and-phoenix “Lin” character along with the emblem of a pill bottle. It was exactly the same Immortal Vessel Mu Yanxi had seen before.
“Wow! Such a beautiful Immortal Vessel. This can’t cost less than nine billion spirit stones.”
“Several billion? Dream on. It’s at least tens of billions, and you couldn’t even order one without status.”
“Riding on this Immortal Vessel, I bet even Nascent Soul Stage cultivators can’t break through it.”
Amid the disciples’ chatter, the Immortal Vessel flew at extreme speed to the plaza outside Danhua Palace and slowly came to a stop.
A young man with a face like jade and an elegant demeanor stepped down from the Immortal Vessel on auspicious clouds.
A rain of petals began to fall from the sky, and the air in the plaza became even more fragrant and pleasant. It seemed Lingyue High Sect had deployed its highest quality air additives.
Two people accompanied Lin Haochen.
On his right was a seductive beauty, but she was not the maidservant Mu Yanxi had seen last time. On his left was Qiongdann Laoren.
Logically, Qiongdann Laoren’s cultivation level and status should have been higher than Lin Haochen’s, but at this moment, he also stood half a step behind Lin Haochen, as if everything revolved around this young master.
“I am Zhang Jie, Dean of Teaching at Lingyue High Sect. I have been waiting here for Young Master Lin’s arrival.”
A stunning beauty with exquisite curves walked up to Lin Haochen and gave a respectful deep bow.
“Young Master Lin’s visit brings great honor to our sect.”
“Dean Zhang, no need for such formalities. I am here to investigate the drug smuggling incident that occurred. I do not deserve such lavish hospitality. Please let me meet the parties involved and learn the actual situation quickly.” Lin Haochen returned the bow.
“Mm, such a small matter that it troubled you to make a special trip, Young Master Lin. It was just a few disciples who fainted due to improper use of medicine. They have already recovered. No need for you to worry.” The Dean of Teaching laughed it off.
“But regardless, the problem originated from Yangxin Hall’s medicine. I must investigate thoroughly to avoid damaging Yangxin Hall’s reputation. If it truly is our responsibility, we will recall the trial drugs and compensate your sect’s disciples ten times the treatment cost.” Lin Haochen said seriously.
“Young Master Lin, please rest assured. It definitely won’t be Yangxin Hall’s fault. Our sect’s disciples have already recovered. I guarantee there will be no issues.” The Dean of Teaching said with a smile.
Mu Yanxi frowned at this speech.
He was here to investigate, but the Dean of Teaching was blocking him—seemingly hospitable and very polite, even somewhat deferential—but just beating around the bush, preventing Lin Haochen from coming over to question and investigate. What was the point?
Lin Haochen was not annoyed either. Still elegant, he said:
“But according to common sense, without investigation, there is no right to speak. Moreover, medicine matters are no small thing. I still want to first ask about the situation at the time and see the patients before talking further.”
“Of course, Young Master Lin, please feel free to ask. I’ve already briefed them. These young girls will tell you everything they know. Please!” The Dean of Teaching extended her hand.
Only then could Lin Haochen approach the female disciples.
Most of these girls were already intimidated by the grand display.
Even the usually arrogant student council and Disciplinary Committee disciples were standing in two rows, bowing respectfully. How could these ordinary disciples dare to lift their heads?
When Lin Haochen walked over, Mu Yanxi finally sensed his aura up close.
Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator.
But the intensity of this aura was no less than any Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, and even faintly comparable to Qiongdann Laoren behind him.
Mu Yanxi was a bit shocked.
From what the girls were saying earlier, Lin Haochen was last year’s top exam scholar. In theory, he should only be at the beginning of his second year of high school. How had he already advanced to Foundation Establishment Stage?
And his aura was terrifying.
But he deliberately suppressed much of it, not using his power to oppress others.
When he reached the girls, he revealed a smile as warm as spring breeze and asked:
“Ladies, did any of you see anyone tampering with the medicine being refined that day?”