Qiu Ben: "Captain Luo, let's be flexible here. We can say that the Extreme Fire Sect is assisting Captain Luo in the investigation. What do you think?"

Lou Xiu paused and said with a bitter smile, "Isn't that inappropriate? After all, so many people downstairs saw it."

As soon as he said this, Qiu Ben's face changed immediately. "Just a captain of a small city, for your rank, anyone from the Extreme Fire Sect in the Royal Court, even the lowest rank, is higher than you. This matter is not for you to decide, so wait for the higher-ups to make a decision."

Lou Xiu's expression froze, but he dared not say anything more. He could only look at Yin Xu helplessly.

After all, this was in Yao Mountain City, within the sphere of influence of the Divine Mountain. Po Yuan, standing to the side, couldn't remain silent and said, "Master Qiu, that's enough. Don't make everyone look bad."

He was reminding the other party that the face of the Divine Mountain was at stake, and the Phoenix Clan would not allow the Extreme Fire Sect to behave recklessly!

Qiu Ben was more polite to him, nodding slightly and saying, "Rest assured, Yuan Xunshan, I won't put you in a difficult position. I'm not acting on my own. The Extreme Fire Sect will give the Phoenix Clan a satisfactory explanation. The higher-ups are already in communication. Just wait for the news."

Since that was the case, Po Yuan said no more.

However, Lou Xiu still had to inquire as usual. There was no choice; it was part of his duty, and he also wanted to understand the situation clearly.

How could Qiu Ben possibly tell him the truth? He laid the blame for the loss of the precious treasure 'Great Sun Golden Ring' on Wang Ping and his group, which was a severe excuse enough to impose strict control over the comings and goings of the Xun Gate in Juku State.

Plus, given the other party's forceful stance, Lou Xiu understood immediately that Shi Chun and his party were probably not going to escape this time.

He naturally knew this was framing.

He also knew that Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang had been holed up in Zhu Lang Pavilion without going out.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt something was wrong. He looked around, wondering why the people who were supposed to be inside had disappeared.

After a thorough search, the disciples of the Extreme Fire Sect reported that they had searched every nook and cranny, even forcibly breaking into other guests' rooms, but had not found the two targets. It was confirmed that the two were not in Zhu Lang Pavilion.

Upon hearing the report, Qiu Ben's face darkened. He turned his gaze to Yin Xu and approached her step by step. "Where are they? Where did those two go?"

Under the oppressive aura of the other party, Yin Xu retreated nervously. "Guests come and go freely. It's not something I can control."

Spla! A crisp slap echoed.

Yin Xu fell to the ground in response, blood oozing from the corner of her mouth, her hair disheveled, and she was somewhat bewildered.

"Sister Hong!" Tian Shen, both shocked and angry, rushed out.

"Hmm?" Qiu Ben turned and glared, and an invisible force surged out.

Tian Shen spewed a mouthful of blood on the spot, being flung backward, smashing through the wall, and falling from the high building.

Lou Xiu was speechless. To dare commit violence in front of him, an enforcement officer, he really was treated as if he were invisible.

Of course, his gaze towards Yin Xu was also a bit unkind. Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang were actually not in Zhu Lang Pavilion?

Shaking his head, the now-sober Yin Xu didn't have time to worry about the life and death of the flying Tian Shen. Seeing Qiu Ben approaching step by step, she panicked, crawling backward on her legs.

Qiu Ben interrogated, "When did they leave?"

Yin Xu wiped the bloodstains from her mouth with her hand and shook her head, saying, "I really don't know..."

The words stopped, and she had backed up to the wall, with nowhere left to retreat.

Qiu Ben stomped on her full chest, towering over her with disdain, "What kind of place is Zhu Lang Pavilion? We know something about it. Especially key guests staying here, and you say you don't know when they left? Do you think I can believe you?"

The twisting toe gradually exerted force, clearly indicating that if she didn't comply truthfully, she'd be crushed to death.

Yin Xu used all her strength to move his leg but couldn't, her face filling with pain, and tears glimmered in her eyes.

She once thought that by following the West Emperor, even if she couldn't gain much, at least she would be safe.

Now she realized that being the West Emperor's woman was of no use.

Seeing her chest about to split and struggling to breathe, in self-preservation, she suddenly screamed hysterically, "I served my Fox Clan Ancestor as a handmaiden at Qingqiu, and killing me today is easy. However, exterminating everyone here would not be easy. I have a worthless life, but trading it for the extermination of the renowned Extreme Fire Sect in burial is not a bad deal!"

As she spoke, there was a sudden silence on the scene.

Who the Qingqiu Ancestor was was something even a demon cultivator who wasn't ignorant would know even a little about; they were undoubtedly one of the most terrifying beings in the Demon Realm.

Lou Xiu's mouth twitched slightly, looking at Yin Xu with a bit of surprise. This woman actually served as a handmaiden for the Qingqiu Ancestor? Why hadn't he heard of it?

Qiu Ben's foot, which was gradually exerting force, also halted, and a trace of hesitation emerged in his eyes as he looked at Yin Xu.

He had never heard that this woman had been a handmaiden for the Qingqiu Ancestor. How could a handmaiden of the Qingqiu Ancestor end up outside and become the West Emperor's lover? Could the Qingqiu Fox Clan accept that?

Of course, that wasn't the most important part. The important part was that the Qingqiu Ancestor was a true great demon, full of demonic nature, rumored to have a bloodthirsty nature and to be capricious, hard to provoke.

In short, the Extreme Fire Sect couldn't afford to provoke the Qingqiu Ancestor.

Rumor had it that the Qingqiu Ancestor had been asleep for countless years. Where did this handmaiden come from? Qiu Ben suspected this woman was lying.

But she had already brought out the banner of the Qingqiu Ancestor. Whether true or not, if he continued, it would be perceived as not giving face to the Qingqiu Ancestor if it got out.

Of course, he also understood that if this woman was lying, she would pay the price later. How could the Qingqiu Fox Clan allow someone to act wantonly outside under the Ancestor's name and deceive others? They would come to clean up the matter.

Although uncertain of the truth, it indeed wasn't worth taking a risk for such a wretched person.

Thinking of this, he slowly released his foot, snorted coldly, "If it turns out you're involved in this matter, the Extreme Fire Sect will demand an explanation from your Qingqiu Fox Clan!"

Reminding Yin Xu to weigh the consequences of lying on her own.

With that, he turned around and flicked his sleeves, "Withdraw!"

There was no need for a reason to smooth things over; he simply led his men out of the damaged window.

Lou Xiu and Po Yuan exchanged glances, the latter shaking his head helplessly before flying away as well.

Lou Xiu stepped forward to help up Yin Xu, sighing, "There's nothing I can do either. Take care, madam. I'll go clean up the aftermath. Sigh!"

He waved to his men and left, his head shaking.

Soon, someone else rushed up, bloodied and shaking—it was Tian Shen, who had been knocked down earlier.

Accompanying him was the steward Hu Gongxian, of middle-aged appearance, who came rushing with a whole group of people.

Seeing Yin Xu's sorry state, they all exclaimed, "Sister Hong!"

"Are you alright?"

Everyone expressed concern and was about to assist her, but Yin Xu waved her sleeve and said, "I'm fine. Go about your business."

Despite her words, everyone continued with their concern.

She suddenly shrieked, "Get out!"

The people were startled and soon retreated, looking at each other.

The door closed, and Yin Xu leaned weakly against the wall, rubbing her injured chest. The wind blew in from the open hole outside, ruffling her blood-stained hair. She turned to look at the gaping hole with the sound of rushing wind, suddenly laughing, then laughing with tears.

Never had she imagined that all the so-called connections she had cultivated over the years would prove less useful than the mere title of the Ancestor.

In fact, she had never served as any handmaiden for the Ancestor, nor had she seen the true form of the Ancestor. It was merely a desperate ploy to save her life.

It couldn't be said to be a thoughtless lie, as there was some backing and reasoning behind it.

She had stood on Wang Ping's side, and when the Qingqiu Fox Clan came to hold her accountable, Wang Ping should help her, right?

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