The cultivators present all stared at Shen Qiang with eyes shining brightly.

"It must be Shen Qiang! If it wasn't him, the artifact thief would never have only taken the Black Blade and left the others behind. There's no way they'd pass up on the Divine Artifact Youying."

"Yes, yes, that makes sense. This notorious thief has celestial means, even stealing the Evil Spirit Armor and the Five Assistant Swords, so why would he leave the Black Blade untouched? Obviously, because the Black Blade doesn't need to be stolen!"

"Haha, it certainly was Shen Qiang! There's no other possibility!"

The many cultivators stared hotly at the smiling Shen Qiang, eyes fervent as if discovering a new continent.

In their confirmed analysis.

The Baihua Palace Master, graceful and stunning as a flower, shouted angrily: "Shen Qiang, you're going too far, what are you after? I tolerated you throwing filthy water on the Baihua Goddess statue, I tolerated you roasting our palace's Immortal Crane, and now, you even dare to touch our magical treasures!"

Hearing this, Shen Qiang smiled until his eyes curved into crescents and calmly said, "Palace Master, good means, but you need to know, the Black Blade is mine. If I wanted to take these magical treasures, it would be as easy as pie."

Instantly, everyone present was dumbfounded upon hearing this.

"Damn, right, Shen Qiang isn't foolish. He took treasures from the other four sects, would he deliberately leave such an obvious flaw?"

"Good point, such an obvious mistake, how could Shen Qiang miss it?"

"I'm puzzled."

"Puzzled, my ass! Don't you get it? At Baihua Palace, with so many of us spending so much money to visit, it's all for the Black Blade Youying. If the Black Blade wasn't there, wouldn't they need to refund us?"

"Tsk, are you stupid? The Black Blade Youying is priceless, it can't be measured in money. Each of those Immortal Artifacts sells for billions."

"Exactly."

The crowd engaged in a heated discussion.

At this moment, the Baihua Palace Master, elegant and peerless, gazed seriously at Shen Qiang with beautiful eyes, then revealed a faint smile on her red lips, saying calmly: "Shen Qiang, I understand now. No wonder you, a conceited fellow, agreed so readily when invited."

"So, you had everything planned long ago."

Stepping forward, the enchanting Baihua Palace Master smiled charmingly, saying: "Because not many can steal treasures under the eyes of so many cultivators, but Heshenghe has over three hundred Great Demons, whose abilities we are not clear about."

Hearing this, everyone present felt more assured.

"It must be Shen Qiang. Such a tightly guarded situation, achieving such a feat isn't merely about courage and intellect; perfect execution requires sufficient capability."

"Hmm, it's possible Baihua Palace has a mole, but Shen Qiang's likelihood is higher; after all, he does command over three hundred demons."

"It must be Shen Qiang; why else leave the Black Blade? Do you think someone who perpetrates such an enormous heist is an idiot?"

Under the crowd's eager gazes, Shen Qiang smiled calmly and said, "What you think has nothing to do with me, my only question now is, given what's happened, can I reclaim Heshenghe's magical treasures?"

Hearing this, the Baihua Palace Master, enchanting and unparalleled, stepped forward with glowing beautiful eyes, excitedly saying, "You're admitting it?"

"Admitting what?" Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow.

The Baihua Palace Master said, "That you stole the treasures!"

"If I said it wasn't me, would anyone believe it?" Shen Qiang countered.

Everyone immediately scoffed.

"Don't joke, such a significant matter, a few minor loose cultivators couldn't achieve it. Without super strength, meticulous calculation, and incredible methods, it's impossible. Plus, not taking the Black Blade, definitely Shen Qiang did it. If it wasn't him, I'll catch a ghost and eat it!"

"It was absolutely Shen Qiang! I'd bet my life it wasn't anyone else!"

"Right, no matter what you say, we won't believe Shen Qiang isn't involved."

Smiling gently at the Baihua Palace Master, Shen Qiang said, "You hear that? Does anything I say matter? So think whatever you like, it doesn't concern me. Now, I simply ask, is the treasure exhibition still happening or not?"

The Baihua Palace Master was silent.

At this moment, Sha Jianming, his face livid like a pig's liver, stepped forward and shouted: "Shen Qiang, return the Evil Spirit Armor!"

Shen Qiang laughed: "Are you brainless? Even if the Evil Spirit Armor is really in my possession, why would I return it to you? Am I tired of living, to give it back so you can use it to kill me?"

"It's definitely in your hands!" Sha Jianming roared with rage: "Are you going to hand it over or not? Don't make me search you!"

Hearing this, Shen Qiang's eyes turned cold, "To search me, you need to see if you have the capability."

Sha Jianming fumed: "Didn't you say it wasn't you? Then prove your innocence, come on, show us what you're carrying!"

Shen Qiang laughed coldly, "I lost a pack of spicy strips last night, and it was you, Sha Jianming, who stole them. Can you say it wasn't you? Then show me everything you have!"

"Bullshit, I'm the eldest son of Carefree Valley; why would I steal a pack of spicy strips from you? You thief caught stealing artifacts, how dare you talk to me like that?" Sha Jianming bellowed angrily.

Shen Qiang sneered, "Everyone heard that, the same logic applied: suspecting me of theft demands self-proving innocence, but when the tables turn, he questions my qualifications."

Stepping forward abruptly.

Shen Qiang instantly activated Fury.

Not only did his True Yuan surge into the sky, but the grand aura also descended with a blast.

Within a shimmering haze of electric sparks, Shen Qiang's gaze grew increasingly cold as he simply waved his hand.

Boom!

The showcase's display window shattered instantly.

The Black Blade Youying appeared in Shen Qiang's hand, and in just a moment, under the stimulation of electric sparks, the dark blade shone brilliantly with golden light.

Seeing the awe-inspiring Shen Qiang, Sha Jianming bellowed fiercely: "Shen Qiang, don't intimidate me; there's no way you can avoid me searching you today!"

Shen Qiang smiled.

Casually swung the Black Blade.

Boom!

In the explosive surge of violent air currents, he said indifferently.

"Kill him!"

Boom!

The Qingyun Sword in Kang Luoying's hand erupted with a cold gleam, without any hesitation, slashing towards Sha Jianming's neck.

Sha Jianming, taken by surprise, was instantly terrified.

Clang!

Amidst the bursting sparks, a strong cultivator of Carefree Valley stepped in front of Sha Jianming, and then, all the cultivators present were shocked to see not only the members of Heshenghe preparing to take action, but also those from Hidden Sword Villa, Qingyun Sword Pavilion, and Carefree Valley displayed their Flying Swords.

Yet, at that critical moment.

A tinkling, sweet laughter suddenly rang out, and then the enchanting allure descended.

Everyone gaped as they saw the originally cold-faced Baihua Palace Master floating in mid-air like a goddess, not only sensual and graceful, but her charming tone seemed to possess an unusual magic power.

"Fighting is too crude; why don't we all sit down calmly and share a cup of tea?"

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