Chapter 1293: The Next Step of the Plan

Chapter 1293: Chapter 1293: The Next Step of the Plan

Upon hearing the words from the two overseers of the Hongjun Sword Furnace, Pei Yan was both contemplating the advantages of resolving issues straightforwardly without constraints in the Daoist Plane and shaking his head, amused, saying, "Hey! What reason do I have to be merciful towards Elder Yang? I haven’t even met him! It’s just that using your method to interrogate now is too inefficient. Even if we use the punishments of the Daoist Plane, with Elder Yang’s abilities, he could resist for half a month easily, right? Back in the day, Li Songtao resisted for quite a while! If we directly use memory inspection methods, and if Elder Yang resists strongly, it could easily become problematic, making him demented which would be undesirable."

Liu Xuanji and Mo Baiqi did not refute this, as Pei Yan was correct that merely punishing Yang Yeqing would hardly make him speak in a short time, and to increase the success rate of memory inspection, the strategy was simple: slowly wear down the spirit and willpower of the one being interrogated. When their spirit is at its weakest, take advantage of the situation to penetrate their consciousness and review their memories. This also takes time; if the spell is forced from the beginning, the interrogated may comply, but if they resist, it is likely to fail and could cause irreversible damage to their mind.

"So, Pei Xiaoyou, what are you planning to do next? Time is not on our side! The White Deer Institute probably hasn’t even realized we’ve seen through their poison plot so quickly. Your move to detain their people and conduct the investigation has already made them aware that you have long been watching them. It’s just a matter of time before the truth is revealed! Even if they hold onto a lucky belief that their methods can deceive the world, in their panic, they are likely to cover up past flaws and destroy evidence. By then, it will be difficult to catch them!" Mo Baiqi paused for a moment before voicing his concern.

Pei Yan nodded with resignation, replying, "Elder Mo’s words are well understood by myself. Today, let me lay this out clearly for everyone here! Over the past couple of months, our investigation office has been combing through documents and conducting thorough investigations, and the White Deer Institute has become a key suspect for us. If it weren’t for the two assassination incidents disguised under the Hongjun Sword Furnace disciples, we would have already initiated a full-scale investigation of the White Deer Institute. The current situation where the White Deer Institute is fumbling has given us such a big flaw—is both an opportunity and a challenge! I had a plan intending to wait until all clues were gathered to a certain extent and then proceed with Commander-in-Chief Mao to test my conjecture, but last night’s incident disrupted it."

"What plan? Why are you hesitating at this point! Spirit Lord trusts you so much, just go for it!" Liu Xuanji asked urgently.

"This matter is just my initial speculation, and I’m really unsure about its success in my heart! If successful, the crime of the White Deer Institute would be fully confirmed. If it fails, the White Deer Institute will definitely receive the information! Then we’ll have torn off our masks, and there’s no turning back. We can only forcibly intervene and completely seal off the White Deer Institute for investigation. If we find that our investigation was wrong after doing so, then our investigation office will find itself in an awkward position."

In response to Pei Yan’s words, Liu Xuanji snorted with disdain, saying, "Humph! Whether or not the other things are true! Even if the White Deer Institute has no connection with Bloodshed! Just framing the Hongjun Sword Furnace alone, sealing their sect to investigate thoroughly is not excessive."

"Ahem!" Before Liu Xuanji finished speaking, Mo Baiqi began to cough dryly beside him, his brother casting an embarrassed expression. Liu Xuanji then realized they had also done similar things at Hongjun Sword Furnace, with the victims still imprisoned in the Celestial Prison! Remembering this, Liu Xuanji grinned awkwardly, turned his head, and closed his mouth.

On this issue, Pei Yan did not go on exposing the other’s shortcomings but shifted the topic with a bitter smile, "In any case, this matter requires the Spirit Lord’s approval before proceeding. There’s no need for urgency; after this interrogation, I have already reported the next actions I want to take to the Spirit Lord, and whether they’re feasible, I think we’ll get a definite answer shortly."

Upon hearing this, everyone had nothing else to say, just waiting. Fortunately, Lin Ruxue was not someone indecisive, for they did not have to wait long before the door of the dark chamber was pushed open, and Mao Xiang, having just left with the prisoners, returned to the dark chamber. Upon seeing Pei Yan, he smiled earnestly and respectfully handed a note before him.

Pei Yan took the note, opened it, and a delighted smile arose on his face. Facing the curious gazes from those around him, Pei Yan did not hide but openly placed the note on his palm so everyone could see. Several Sect Leaders crowded around to look, finding only one word written on it.

Yes!

"I knew it! Spirit Lord trusts Pei Xiaoyou, how could your plan not pass?" Mo Baiqi, seeing the word "Yes," breathed a sigh of relief. At least, this word indicated that the Spirit Lord already approved of Pei Yan’s suspicion towards the White Deer Institute, showing hope for Hongjun Sword Furnace to be freed from disaster.

Murong Longxiang from the Infinite Thunder Sect also nodded with a smile, saying, "Since the Spirit Lord has already agreed to your action, may I ask Pei Xiaoyou if we are fortunate to be part of your subsequent actions, just as we observed your interrogation earlier? Rest assured, we are willing to heed your directions and will not do anything to sabotage the plan’s execution."

"Indeed! Pei Xiaoyou, are we qualified to accompany you?"

"Pei Xiaoyou, this old man may not be of great fortune but is still somewhat useful. If you need anything, just say so."

The Sect Leaders in the dark chamber were not willing to miss this opportunity and flattered Pei Yan in turn. Upon hearing their words, Pei Yan laughed heartily and waved his hand, saying, "You all are too kind, esteemed elders! Such a small matter doesn’t necessitate your involvement directly. I’m merely bringing Commander-in-Chief Mao along to serve as a witness. Before tonight, I told Elder Liu I’d invite him to watch the show, this show now being halfway through! Given that all of you are so interested and not tired, how about accompanying me for a visit to the White Deer Institute?"

"That would be great!"

"Excellent! Excellent!"

Amid the chorus of agreement, Liu Xuanji again asked, "Then, Pei Yan, how do you plan to proceed with your investigation against the White Deer Institute?"

"Ah! As I said, this event presents an opportunity for us. Although the White Deer Institute is on high alert due to the matter, because of the Spirit Lord’s summons, their long-standing Su Fengchen and the Institute’s Deputy Head, Li Ang, are imprisoned within the Immortal Palace. When they are like a headless snake, with people anxious, I intend to catch them off guard! However, for this matter to succeed, I need someone to assist me from the side." Pei Yan said as he stepped aside and made way at the door of the dark chamber, at which point the door opened in response, and Hu Jiu led two people in from outside.