Mi Xiaojing knew that fear was useless, so he appeared confident and said, “No need to panic. Let’s stay in the courtyard and wait for an opportunity. I believe Chen Shouyi will act soon.”

However, Mi Xiaojing guessed wrong. Chen Shouyi did not take any action. After escaping, he immediately returned to the Grass-Benevolence Hall and started alchemy as if nothing had happened. These were the news that Mu Xiaoyin relayed, and there was no movement for more than ten days.

During these ten days, Zhang Ke and the others were practicing intensively, while Mi Xiaojing, apart from cultivation, was constantly exploring the potential of the Green Wood Formation and searching for its secrets. With the help of Wang Weijun, his understanding of the Green Wood Formation deepened, and he became proficient in activating various incantations and magical techniques of the formation through continuous practice.

Mi Xiaojing had no other choice. The only way he could deal with Chen Shouyi was through the Green Wood Formation. Without it, he wouldn’t stand a chance against his opponent. There was a huge gap in their cultivation levels, which made a world of difference in the cultivation world. Unless you had extraordinary abilities, it would be impossible to defeat your opponent. Now, he could only rely on the Green Wood Formation.

Chen Shouyi’s inaction increased the pressure on Mi Xiaojing, but Wang Weijun seemed unconcerned. He said, “Don’t worry, just wait. As long as you don’t give Chen Shouyi a chance, he won’t be able to do anything. I believe there will be changes soon.”

Sure enough, after another ten days, an order came from the higher-ups of the sect, asking Mi Xiaojing to go to the main hall of the sect.

This time, Mi Xiaojing was cautious and carefully investigated. He found out that it was indeed the higher-ups of the sect who wanted him to go. He couldn’t refuse, but the Green Wood Formation had to stay in the courtyard. The activation method was also given to Zhang Ke and the others, a simple method of attacking the front courtyard with a magical sword to activate the Green Wood Formation.

Since the main hall of the sect was on the main peak, and the Grass-Benevolence Hall was at the foot of the main peak, there would be no one to stop him in this area, so he didn’t have to worry about Chen Shouyi.

This time, Mi Xiaojing flew on his sword, using the Thunder Sword. His speed was so fast that he turned into a sword rainbow, and the lightning flashed as if it were thunder. In just a few breaths, he flew to the main hall on the main peak. Of course, Mi Xiaojing didn’t dare to fly directly into the hall. He could only land not far away and walk up.

In the sect, people like Mi Xiaojing who flew a certain distance were privileged. Others had to land at the foot of the mountain and climb up.

After walking for a while, the main hall of the sect was faintly visible. At this moment, Mi Xiaojing saw a few people walking ahead. As he approached, one of them turned around and glanced at him. It was Chen Shouyi.

Mi Xiaojing was surprised, but then he smiled. In this place, even if he borrowed Chen Shouyi’s courage, he wouldn’t dare to make a move. Among that group of people were Guan Shangli and Li Huai, as well as a few others whom Mi Xiaojing didn’t recognize.

At this moment, Chen Shouyi didn’t dare to do anything to Mi Xiaojing. After all, Mi Xiaojing was now the pill master highly valued by the sect’s higher-ups. If he dared to kill Mi Xiaojing here, he might not be dead yet, but he would be beaten to death.

He wasn’t foolish enough to do such a thing. Chen Shouyi appeared to be generous and easy-going on the surface, but he was actually quite sinister in his heart. He liked to do things quietly.

Just like when facing Hong Qing, he had always endured it. Even if Hong Qing confronted him, he rarely showed any hostility. But once he found the right opportunity, he would strike a fatal blow. That was his preferred style.

The group of people entered the main hall, during which Chen Shouyi didn’t say a word, and Mi Xiaojing also had a blank expression, as if nothing had happened.

In fact, Chen Shouyi occasionally stole glances at Mi Xiaojing. He found that the little guy could remain calm just like him, as if nothing had happened. It should be noted that not long ago, the two of them had fought desperately.

Chen Shouyi became more alert, and Mi Xiaojing also became more vigilant. With Wang Weijun’s guidance, he decided to speak less and observe more. The more he spoke, the more flaws he would reveal. Speaking less naturally meant fewer flaws. Silence was the best!

The group of people entered the main hall, and in the center of the hall sat two people.

Sect Leader Mo Chentian and Elder Mu Hengyuan.

Chen Shouyi’s heart trembled slightly. He knew that Mu Xiaoyin was entrusted to him by Mu Hengyuan, and Mu Xiaoyin was close to Mi Xiaojing. Did Mu Xiaoyin say something?

Chen Shouyi couldn’t help but feel guilty. In the sect, killing fellow disciples was a serious crime, let alone Mi Xiaojing, who was favored by the higher-ups of the sect. Once the truth came out, he would definitely face cruel punishment. Even if he didn’t die, it would be unbearable for him.

In the strict hierarchy of the cultivation world, this hierarchy was not based on sect positions, but on individual cultivation levels. A cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage, regardless of their strength or status, was naturally lower than a cultivator in the Elemental Infant stage, which applied in most situations.

Mi Xiaojing being favored by the Elemental Infant Ancestor made Chen Shouyi afraid.

Sect Leader Mo Chentian said calmly, “Take a seat!”

The group of people found a rush cushion to sit on, and no one dared to speak. Cultivators in the Elemental Infant stage possessed immense pressure, naturally creating an invisible oppression that made people involuntarily submit.

Mu Hengyuan swept his gaze around and said, “Chen Shouyi, where is Hong Qing from the Grass-Benevolence Hall?”

Chen Shouyi’s heart shook, but his expression remained unchanged as he said, “Master Uncle, I have been alchemy recently and haven’t gone out. I don’t know where Hong Qing is. I sincerely mean what I say.”

No wonder this guy started alchemy as soon as he returned. He had been prepared long ago.

With one less pill master, and the sect lacking pills, how could it not attract attention?

Mu Hengyuan stared at Chen Shouyi, and seeing that his expression didn’t change, he nodded and said, “Alright, then who has seen Hong Qing recently, speak up.”

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.Seeing Mu Hengyuan staring at him, Guan Shangli felt a shiver run down his spine. He shook his head and said, “I haven’t seen him, and it’s been a while since I last did. I’ve been in the Grass-Benevolence Hall all this time…”

Li Huai also said, “I’ve been busy with alchemy recently and haven’t gone out. I have no idea where Senior Brother Hong Qing is.”

There were people who claimed to have seen Hong Qing, but those were events from a while ago. Recently, no one knew where Hong Qing had gone.

In the Grass-Benevolence Hall, there were conflicts among the Pill Masters. The most noticeable one was between Hong Qing and Chen Shouyi. However, everyone knew that Chen Shouyi always tolerated Hong Qing. Under normal circumstances, he rarely argued with Hong Qing. Therefore, although Mu Hengyuan and other higher-ups had some suspicions about Chen Shouyi, they had no evidence. Chen Shouyi’s usual behavior also proved that he was unlikely to be the murderer.

But where had Hong Qing gone? (To be continued.)