Chapter 991: Chapter 991

Chapter 991: Chapter 149: Seizure by Force

The Red-armored Knight stood in front of the small courtyard at Xuankong Mountain.

After knocking on the courtyard door, Jia Wei furrowed his brow, feeling something was amiss.

He couldn’t sense any spiritual aura in this small courtyard?

He was a “Fourth Rank Strongest”!

And the young man in the courtyard named Gu Shen… He had read the information on Gu Shen, though considered “S-tier,” he was ultimately just a young man who had recently entered the “Deep Sea Seventh Level.”

Gu Shen’s spiritual power couldn’t possibly hide to this extent.

The only explanation… was that this small courtyard had been arranged with “array patterns” to prevent spiritual probing!

The Holy Judges were on high alert.

The Blessed Son was executing an investigation on the “Nether River” before his death, but he ultimately died in the Duolu River. The investigation was thus halted, and Light City received no related clues… They only knew that Meng Xiao was extremely focused on this S-tier from the East Continent before entering the Disaster Realm.

So on their list… Gu Shen was the most dangerous and most in need of investigation “suspect.”

Knocking on the door was just a notification.

If Gu Shen didn’t open the door.

They had a thousand and one ways to get in.

If Gu Shen fled… then that would further prove he had something to hide!

To their surprise… after just three knocks, a response came from the small courtyard.

With a click, the door of the small courtyard opened on its own.

As the door opened in the wind, the Holy Judges saw the young man sitting in the shadow of a courtyard tree not far from the small courtyard, just finished with his breathing meditation, looking calm.

Gu Shen looked up, gazing at the heavily guarded “Holy Judges” outside the courtyard… The scene revealed by the bracelet’s divination had indeed appeared, exactly as he had initially foreseen.

Gu Shen stood up, bowed slightly, and gestured invitingly.

The Great Knight of Light City returned the gesture with a bow.

The meeting between both parties could be considered courteous, but both were well aware of the purpose of this meeting.

“Mr. Xiao Gu’s spiritual power cultivation is indeed impressive.”

Jia Wei, unperturbed, entered the courtyard, glanced at the ancient talismans floating within it, and said lightly, “These ancient talismans aren’t something ordinary people can easily comprehend…” Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn NoveI(F)ire.net

“I’m a disciple of Master Qianye; these ancient talismans are nothing.” Gu Shen found a stone table, invited Jia Wei to sit, and smiled, “If you’re interested, I could teach you.”

Ancient Language Cultivation is not something that can be learned casually.

Ancient characters can only be understood intuitively, not expressed verbally. Without talent, even after looking at them for an entire day, one cannot memorize a single character.

Even the best teacher cannot teach a dull student.

“Light City’s library contains quite a few ‘ancient texts.’ Sadly, I’m not as talented as Mr. Xiao Gu.” Jia Wei sat down and, looking directly into Gu Shen’s eyes, asked with a smile, “In learning ancient texts, Jia Wei is self-aware… but why has Mr. Xiao Gu arranged so many ‘array patterns’ in the courtyard?”

This courtyard was a temporary gift from the Northern Continent.

For regular living, there’s no need for arrays?

In Jia Wei’s view, Gu Shen must have known that the Holy Judges would investigate him, hence the array patterns… to prevent some unnecessary “spiritual aura” leakage!

From the moment the reactivation mission ended and left the Duolu River Disaster Realm, all transcendent beings were aboard the airship.

Only upon returning to Central City did they have separate resting places.

If Gu Shen wanted to destroy or melt down the Blessed Son’s legacy, it would only be this time, and these “array patterns” were likely arranged for this reason.

Jia Wei’s intuition is very accurate.

But unfortunately… without evidence, these matters remain mere speculation.

Gu Shen chuckled, retorting, “Lord Jia Wei, as an Array Pattern Master, am I not allowed to practice ancient talismans in my own courtyard?”

This tactic is ineffective against him.

In recent days, he had simulated the scene depicted by the bracelet in his Spirit Sea hundreds and thousands of times.

After Jia Wei entered the courtyard, all verbal tests… no matter how intimidating they sounded, were actually devoid of effect.

As long as Light City lacks miraculous means to uncover evidence directly pointing to him, even if they recover Meng Xiao’s ashes from the Nether River, it would be meaningless.

“It’s merely a casual question, Mr. Xiao Gu, don’t take it to heart.”

Jia Wei smiled faintly, ending the previous topic.

He casually glanced around the small courtyard and suddenly asked, “Mr. Xiao Gu, when was the last time you saw the ‘Blessed Son,’ and where was it?”

Gu Shen was pouring tea.

After listening, his tea-pouring demeanor, posture, and arm movements showed no change whatsoever.

Gu Shen could sense it.

After the question was posed, Jia Wei’s aura changed, countless threads of spiritual power spilled from his Bright Armor, forming a cage, enveloping him within.

In such a situation, his words, heartbeat, and spiritual fluctuations were all under Jia Wei’s perception…

Was this intended to “measure truth” with spirit?

Gu Shen knew Jia Wei should be holding a trump card capable of activating the “bracelet.”

However, this Great Knight clearly intended to proceed step by step.

After three breakthroughs, Gu Shen’s Spirit Sea was also Fourth Rank.

If Jia Wei only used this level of Spirit Detection, he could accompany him to the end.

“If I recall correctly, the last time I saw the revered ‘Blessed Son’ was on Black Snow Mountain. The scene of ‘invoking the God’ was truly magnificent.” Gu Shen sarcastically noted, “Fearful for my life, I jumped into the Black River. Since then, I haven’t seen him.”

Jia Wei squinted his eyes.

He had already confirmed that his spirit had completely enveloped Gu Shen.

A Fourth Rank against a Third Rank is enough to form an absolute “mental suppression”… No matter what odd behavior this kid makes, I can sense it very clearly. But strangely, whether Gu Shen speaks or makes eye contact, it doesn’t stir a single ripple.

“Did you jump into the Black River?”

Jia Wei asked, “Is the Blessed Son chasing you?”

This information isn’t really a secret.

Even the nobles of the Northern Continent who didn’t participate in the mission knew… Meng Xiao harbors hostility towards Gu Shen. During the previous Gu Castle campaign conferment ceremony, the two even had a conflict.

Gu Shen silently picked up the teacup and took a slow sip.

On the stone table were two teacups, one empty, one full.

He only poured tea into his own cup.

“Your presence here today in my little courtyard doesn’t seem to be just a visit…” Gu Shen spoke without expression, “If you have questions, just ask directly.”

Straight to the point, directly to the subject.

Jia Wei stared at the empty cup in front of him, lost in thought.

After a few seconds, he slowly asked, “You have no enmity with Meng Xiao, why does he want to kill you?”

“Heh…” Gu Shen laughed.

He looked at the great knight before him with sarcasm in his eyes.

This question… is indeed very ironic, even as the one asking it, after speaking, he fell into silence.

“Your question is a good one.”

Gu Shen coldly said, “I have no enmity with Meng Xiao, why does he want to kill me? This question should be asked to the Holy Judge instead… Light City has eyes and ears everywhere, they must have checked my records thoroughly. I have never known Meng Xiao, so why, after the return to Gu Castle, does he harbor such hostility towards me, trouble me repeatedly, or even pursue me in Black Snow Mountain? This question, I hope Light City can give me an explanation.”

Jia Wei was at a loss for words.

Meng Xiao is the Blessed Son, most of his actions are at the [temple]’s behest.

But this pursuit of Gu Shen was his own impulsive act.

Even the [temple] doesn’t know why Meng Xiao acted this way.

“Meng Xiao wants to kill me, and you ask me why…”

Gu Shen said softly, “Doesn’t Light City think their actions are a bit too domineering?”

The atmosphere in the small courtyard was frozen to the extreme.

Jia Wei could only remain silent.

He had to admit that using “spirit detection” was a poor choice… Throughout this conversation, Gu Shen’s spiritual aura showed no unusual signs, transitioning from calmness to anger step by step.

And the Holy Judge fell completely behind in terms of aura.

Jia Wei took a deep breath and struggled to utter these two words.

In Jia Wei’s view, these words were a response to all of Gu Shen’s previous questions.

The next moment, he lifted his head, staring directly into Gu Shen’s eyes, as a brilliant, fiery light shot through the gaps in his Red Armor.

That profound gaze nearly ignited the powerful spirit enveloping Gu Shen.

The Great Knight of Light City, at Fourth Rank Strongest, spoke with an irresistible attitude, commanding forcefully: “Please relinquish mental resistance, I need to inspect Meng Xiao’s relics now…”

This was the source of my previous unease; Light City has a way of locating the “Calamity Bracelet!”

“I warn you… there’s still time to change course.”

Gu Shen coldly stated, “I’ve already sent a message, and people from Central City are on their way; they will arrive soon.”

“So what? In this matter… you have no say!”

Seeing Gu Shen’s resistance, Jia Wei’s determination only grew stronger.

He stood up, and the overwhelming light almost crushed the entire courtyard.

“If you resist, don’t blame me for being harsh.”

The gale stirred up by the towering Red Armor roared loudly.

Following the guidance of the [temple], Jia Wei bent two fingers, gently tapping on the forearm of his Bright Armor—

A crisp sound burst from the forearm of the Bright Armor.

Like a dragon’s roar or a phoenix’s cry, it resonated through the courtyard.

The silver light generated by the tapping charged directly at Gu Shen.

Gu Shen’s expression turned grim as he felt an unprecedented “immense light,” striking directly at his Heart Lake—

The bracelet he had suppressed under the suxuan wood.

Under this powerful spiritual summons.

It began to tremble violently.