Chapter 25

Wang Linshu had long been frightened out of his wits by the current situation — no matter how capable he was, he was still just a disciple in the late stage of the Qi Cultivation realm. Although he had some equipment, most of it was obtained by doing "dirty work" for some high-level cultivators. The dirty work he did was similar to the time he had the opportunity to kill Hu Donghan at Lonely Soul Ridge.

This time, the reason he targeted Hu Donghan was that Mu Zhengfeng found Mu Ming, and after hearing about this person, Mu Ming hired him for 200 spirit stones, doing it casually.

Now, upon hearing Hu Meier's inquiry, Wang Linshu instinctively felt his legs trembling. He first looked at the three law enforcement disciples on the ground with a pleading gaze. The three law enforcement disciples, knowing the methods of the Law Enforcement Hall, sternly said, "Why are you looking at us! If you have something to say, just say it all!"

Wang Linshu was startled and turned to look at Mu Ming.

Mu Ming was also scared stiff, but his thoughts were different from Wang Linshu's. If he told the whole story, he would be implicated too deeply, and it wouldn't be just a matter of being whipped! Only by denying everything and insisting that it was Hu Donghan's fault could he have a chance of survival!

"Junior Brother Wang, why are you looking at me? Just say what you need to say, and there will be no problem," Mu Ming said, his words carrying a deeper meaning, which the others naturally understood.

The law enforcement disciples all glared angrily — Mu Ming was courting death! He was challenging the Law Enforcement Hall!

As for Hu Meier, she still wore a calm smile, seemingly unconcerned.

After being prompted by Mu Ming, Wang Linshu finally understood. If he spoke up now, he would definitely be severely punished by the Law Enforcement Hall. Falsely accusing a fellow disciple would result in counter-punishment. According to the sect's laws, the punishments he had inflicted on Hu Donghan would all be inflicted on him! And in the current situation, if he really had to be whipped, it would be a matter of life and death. A low-grade spirit weapon, if used with full force by a Foundation Establishment cultivator, could kill him with one strike!

If he spoke, he would surely die; if he didn't, he might still have a chance of survival!

"If I can survive this, I'll find an opportunity to escape from the Yin Soul Sect..."

Wang Linshu sighed lightly in his heart and then slowly said, "Junior Brother Hu Donghan's words are not true. At the time... when I passed by Junior Brother Hu Donghan, he suddenly attacked me with the Spirit Bullet technique..."

"Phew..." Hearing Wang Linshu's words, Mu Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief. Even Mu Zhengfeng, who had instigated everything, felt much more relaxed — as long as they denied everything, there was still a chance of survival. This fool had finally become a bit smarter at the most critical moment and didn't babble nonsense.

"Can you guarantee that everything you say is true, with no falsehoods?" Hu Meier asked with a smile.

Since he had already said it, Wang Linshu naturally had no thoughts of retreat. He nodded fiercely and said, "Yes, everything I say is true!"

Hu Meier laughed lightly again and said, "This is quite interesting! The same event has two different accounts! It seems that if we don't get to the bottom of this today, it will truly damage the dignity of the Law Enforcement Hall!" Hu Meier paused and then suddenly bowed to someone behind her, saying, "Elder Niu, please take action."

As Hu Meier spoke, a surge of air appeared beside her, and a figure suddenly materialized next to her.

When the law enforcement disciples saw this person, their expressions changed dramatically, and they all bowed in unison, saying, "Law Enforcement Hall disciples greet Elder Niu."

The basic structure of the Law Enforcement Hall was as follows: at the top was the Hall Master, the Soul Devouring Old Ancestor, who was at the Soul Transformation stage. Below the Hall Master were five elders, all at the Nascent Soul stage, each in charge of one of the five law enforcement teams. Below the five elders were thirty peak Golden Core old ancestors, each in charge of a law enforcement squad.

This Elder Niu, named Niu Jinzhong, was at the late Nascent Soul stage. He had been a close confidant of the Soul Devouring Old Ancestor since the latter joined the Yin Soul Sect, acting like a shadow of the Soul Devouring Old Ancestor. In the Law Enforcement Hall, the Soul Devouring Old Ancestor generally did not handle affairs, and most matters were handled by Niu Jinzhong. One could say that the law enforcement disciples feared Niu Jinzhong even more than the Soul Devouring Old Ancestor!

As soon as Niu Jinzhong appeared, he strode directly to Wang Linshu and casually extended his hand. Instantly, a huge shadow appeared on his palm, like a massive hand seal, completely enveloping Wang Linshu.

Then, before Wang Linshu could react, he felt his soul being torn apart, and waves of excruciating pain spread throughout his body.

"Ahh... aaaaaa... ahh..."

Wang Linshu screamed in agony, blood flowing from his seven orifices, his face contorted. After a few seconds, his skull suddenly flew up and shattered in the air. At this point, Niu Jinzhong withdrew his hand and coldly said, "This person must be killed! When he went to Lonely Soul Ridge, it was to kill Hu Donghan. His intentions were impure, and he has already used various means to kill twenty-six fellow disciples, and he has already had thoughts of betraying the sect. According to the sect's laws, his soul should be extracted and his spirit stripped, and he should be whipped by the law enforcement disciples for fifty years!"

After saying this, Niu Jinzhong waved his hand again, directly turning Wang Linshu into a pile of flesh and extracting his soul, which he then stored in a soul ring.

These actions were swift and decisive, and the surrounding people didn't even have time to react before it was over. However, one thing was certain: even in death, Wang Linshu would not find peace. His soul would suffer for at least fifty years!

"Soul... Soul Extraction Technique!"

The law enforcement disciples, seeing this, turned even paler.

The Soul Extraction Technique was one of the few techniques that only Law Enforcement Hall cultivators could master.

However, because this technique was extremely vicious, once used, it would likely rob a person of their will, turning them into an idiot, and the person subjected to it would not leave any secrets behind. Therefore, even within the Law Enforcement Hall, only eleven people had mastered this technique. Such a technique was generally only used on those who had committed heinous crimes and betrayed the sect. Who would have thought that they would have the chance to witness it today?

When Mu Ming heard "Soul Extraction Technique," his face turned ashen.

How could he not have heard of this notorious technique? Since Wang Linshu had been subjected to the Soul Extraction Technique, all of his interactions with Wang Linshu would be known in detail. The fate he would face was predictable!

All of this was the fault of this fool!

Mu Ming glared at Mu Zhengfeng with a look of hatred — he didn't even dare to resent Hu Donghan anymore.