Chapter 63: Reversal of Fortune, Identity Exposed?

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[Lady Fu Xuan's Dog: Did you know, Qingque? Among every three people, there's bound to be one fool.]

[Qingque: It wasn't me.]

[Lady Fu Xuan's Dog: Nor was it me.]

[Qingque: Hmm, then who could it be?]

[Lady Fu Xuan's Dog: Heh heh heh, can you guess, dear reader on the other side of the screen?]

Indeed, Xueyi, belonging to the Ten-Lords Commissioner Longevity Division, held a status even higher than General Jing Yuan—as the Judge overseeing mannequins.

Yet now, this esteemed figure had been mercilessly humiliated by the mere diviner, Su Jinyan!

In the past, such a crude trick would never have stirred Xueyi's ire or provoked any emotional response whatsoever.

What has gotten into me today?

Facing the puzzled and bewildered gazes of Jing Yuan and others, Xueyi forcefully suppressed her overflowing emotions and spoke coolly, "It's nothing. You may release him now."

Fu Xuan snorted, "This venerable one already stated that my disciple is not some Disciple of Sanctus Medicus, but rather an undercover agent."

"Not only did you refuse to believe me, you went ahead and blocked this venerable one."

Jing Yuan cleared his throat, signaling Fu Xuan to let it go. "Now that the misunderstanding is resolved, we won't trouble Miss Xueyi further."

"Minister Su, please leave the Ten-Lords Commission with us."

Su Jinyan slowly rose, approaching Xueyi and looking down at her from above. "Lady Xueyi, if I recall correctly, don't you still owe me a promise?"

Xueyi remained silent.

Su Jinyan leaned down and whispered into her ear, gently blowing against her delicate lobe. "Or, you could choose not to fulfill your promise," he murmured. "Just admit that you're a fool—how about it?"

Xueyi's fists gradually tightened, but ultimately, she reluctantly unclenched them. "No need. I honor my commitments."

"Su Jinyan, this mannequin body of mine exists solely because of you—"

At that moment, Hanya pushed open the door, interrupting just as Xueyi was about to reveal something crucial.

Upon seeing Jing Yuan and the others, surprise involuntarily crossed Hanya's face. "General, everyone, what brings you to the Netherworld Palace?"

Fu Xuan flicked her sleeves with a huff. "Naturally, this venerable one has come to clear my disciple's name."

Hanya furrowed her brow slightly. "Regarding Mr. Su Jinyan?"

Fu Xuan nodded. "Indeed."

Hanya hesitated, casting a wary glance at Su Jinyan, seemingly uncertain whether to disclose certain information.

As a Judge of the Ten-Lords Commission, Hanya did have personal motives—her only bias lay with her sister, Xueyi. If reporting Su Jinyan would lead to her sister facing punishment from the Ten Lords, she preferred allowing him to leave the commission unchecked.

Smiling, Su Jinyan said, "Lady Hanya, I am a person who keeps my word; I never go back on my promises."

"Since you've safely escorted Tingyun away, I owe you a favor. Regarding that previous incident, I can pretend it never happened."

"If there's something you wish to say, feel free to speak your mind," Su Jinyan responded.

Hanya's heart sank. Was he subtly warning her? If she were to disclose information detrimental to Su Jinyan now, he could expose her negligence as a Judge of the Ten-Lords Commission, implicating her in the deaths of several prisoners at The Shackling Prison.

"I wouldn't go back on my word; doing so would only invite disrespect from Tingyun and Shizun," Su Jinyan said coldly.

"Um, Big Sister, and Mr. Su Jinyan, please brace yourselves mentally," Hanya cautioned.

Xueyi spoke up, "Hanya, there is no need for restraint with me. Say what you must."

After much hesitation, under Jing Yuan's watchful gaze, Hanya slowly raised her phone and played a video:

In the center of a small garden stood a black-robed figure alongside two other cultivators.

The black-robed figure pointed angrily at the screen, cursing, "Ah, Judge of the Ten-Lords Commission, you're just another songstress, aren't you?!

"You better remember my words—release my disciple Sun Xiaochuan and the other cultivators right f*cking now!

"I'll denounce you right here in Exalting Sanctum's streets, waiting for you like hell! Come if you dare!"

Both Xueyi and Su Jinyan stared, bewildered.

Upon hearing this familiar voice, Dan Shu couldn't help but catch her breath, nearly fainting from shock.

In their daily operations, whenever the leader was absent, Black Rose would consult with her on every matter and never acted independently without permission. There could be only one explanation—Black Rose must have been influenced by Phantylia's deception.

What exactly did Phantylia intend to accomplish?

With a wave of his hand, the black-robed figure commanded, "Come, Violet Rose, curse at her for me!"

Violet Rose pointed at the screen and yelled, "Ten-Lords Commission, you dog Judge! Where are your pair of hellhound messengers to come arrest us?"

"We're here to confront you, so listen up—you'd better release that damn yinyanghuo immediately."

"Or I'll make sure to slap you down, dragging those big iron chains across the ground."

Seeing Xueyi fall silent, Hanya promptly paused the recording. "Big Sister, are you alright?"

Xueyi shook her head slightly. "Such crude taunts cannot provoke me."

"However, I must say, this piques my curiosity. The Disciples of Sanctus Medicus have always been like rats scurrying in gutters, only knowing how to hide and evade."

"How did you suddenly muster the courage to provoke us Judges today? Could it be..."

Jing Yuan asked, puzzled, "Who is Sun Xiaochuan? And who is yinyanghuo?"

Yukong also seemed bewildered. "They're likely core members of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus? Must hold some significance within the group?"

The chief administrator of the Realm-Keeping Commission's expression darkened. "I recognize that Violet Rose," he said.

"He's the very individual our commission has been investigating—the missing cloud-mounted elite, Divine Spear Zhi Xin."

"Hmph, never expected him to have turned traitor so long ago. Not only joining the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus but apparently thriving among them as well."

Fu Xuan snorted dismissively. "Regardless of their identities, they bear no relevance to this venerable one's disciple."

"Lord Hanya, if there's nothing else, this venerable one will take A-Yan and depart now."

Su Jinyan's lips twitched, but he remained silent.

Hanya gently urged, "Lady Fu Xuan, please continue watching, and you'll understand."

Suddenly, Violet Rose interjected, "Oh right, Madam Black Rose—"

"Do they know what yinyanghuo is called at the Divination Commission?"

The black-robed figure smacked their forehead. "Look at my memory; I almost forgot."

"Listen up, Judge, you f*cking mutt! Release my disciple Su Jinyan immediately!"

"Violet Rose, give me a backflip kick to end him!"

Fu Xuan stared, bewildered. He's clearly this venerable one's disciple, not yours! she thought indignantly.

With a steely gaze, Violet Rose executed a flawless backflip.

"O Medicine King, grant me an invincible body, courage unmatched by armies, and strength impenetrable as a fortress!"

"Bullsh*t! Ignore it, ignore!" exclaimed the black-robed figure.

Su Jinyan silently covered his face with embarrassment.

If the leader of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus saw how they were using these incantations, he'd likely be tempted to kill them all.

Dan Shu was equally perplexed. How had the organization's image completely transformed during her brief absence for a meeting? Weren't the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus supposed to be a feared and despised criminal group, capable of silencing wailing children with mere mention? How had it turned into some damn comedy troupe?

The black-robed figure leaned closer to the screen and lowered his voice. "Let me reveal another secret to you, General of the Seat of Divine Foresight.

"From the very beginning, Su Jinyan has been one of us, a member of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus."

"You think it was whose directive that led him to join the Divination Commission?"

"Haha, obviously it must have been the leader's orders."

Dan Shu drew a deep breath, struggling to suppress her mounting fury.

Phantylia, just what are you trying to achieve?