I Have A Cultivation World

Chapter 905: Chapter 500: An Old Case_2 Chapter 905: Chapter 500: An Old Case_2 “`

He had simply picked the school closest to home, and even that had led to a collision!

However, upon more careful thought, if one considered the matter closely, it was still possible to make the connection.

It could only be said that Chen Mobai had made up his mind not to delve into Qing Nu and the other two’s childhood before his “Nascent Soul Formation,” so he had never paid attention to these matters or actively collected information in this area, which made overlooking Yu Wood City understandable.

“Qing Nu is my friend, but I really was unaware of this matter,” Chen Mobai said.

At the Immortal Gate, Chen Mobai was known for being loyal and righteous, so this was the only way he could explain it, though in his heart he was wondering if there was a way to switch to a different school for the headmaster position.

This incident clearly involved the highest echelons of the Immortal Gate with extensive implications. Although he was considered a part of the upper levels after his Core Formation, it would be best to avoid this if possible.

However, the processes had already been officially approved by the Education Department, so there was definitely no way to retract it.

He could only blame the Dance Tool Dao Academy for having too much influence and a deep background; if he’d graduated from another Scholarly Mansion, he’d probably still be caught in the approval process.

“The experimental base in Yu Wood City has already been handled by the relevant departments of the Immortal Gate. Even if you find that place, you won’t uncover anything useful,” Lan Haitian admitted.

Whether Lan Haitian believed what Chen Mobai said was uncertain, but he shared some more secret information with him.

It was because Chen Mobai had completed Core Formation and was clearly chosen by the Dance Tool Dao Academy for the future, otherwise, Lan Haitian would not have divulged such information.

“I had no intention of investigating this matter in the first place; this is for the best,” Chen Mobai said as he pondered over how he could extricate himself from the clearly dangerous and turbulent undercurrent.

“The original test subjects are all under the supervision of the Immortal Gate. However, over the course of more than a decade, there is always some slackness, hence the accidental incident in Red Sandstone City,” Lan Haitian continued.

As Lan Haitian spoke, he took a document from his Golden Core Domain and handed it to Chen Mobai, who, however, refused it with a raised hand.

“I don’t want to get involved in this, and my choice of Yu Wood City was solely because it’s close to home. Qing Nu is my friend, though, and if this involves her, I will do everything in my power to protect her,” declared Chen Mobai.

After Chen Mobai finished speaking, Lan Haitian was slightly surprised, while Lin Yin beside him had eyes shining.

With a boyfriend like this, Qing Nu was truly blessed.

“In that case, you should look at this document,” Lan Haitian insisted.

The tone of Lan Haitian’s words made Chen Mobai frown slightly, but since Lan Haitian insisted, there must be a reason.

After looking at the beginning of the document, Chen Mobai’s pupils suddenly contracted.

Lan Haitian spoke, “On the day the birds carried away the snakes, the two of us had united to eliminate everyone from the Ascension Sect who had come to the rescue, but in the end, we still failed. Do you remember why?”

Chen Mobai replied, “A mysterious Golden Core Master intervened.”

This was something Chen Mobai would never forget; it was the first time he had witnessed a Golden Core in action. He and Lin Yin had been utterly powerless to retaliate.

It was then that his desire for Core Formation ignited like a flame, driving his bitter cultivation over the past twenty-plus years.

“Every Golden Core Master who leaves their assigned location must report to Kaiyuan Hall in advance. After the incident, I investigated the travel logs of Kaiyuan Hall and even those of the older masters who had retired. No one was recorded as being in Red Sandstone City that day,” Lan Haitian explained.

Upon finishing his statement, Chen Mobai had also completed reading the document’s contents, his heart pounding intensely.

For it contained a comprehensive investigation into the activities of the two Golden Core Masters of Red Sandstone City over the past twenty years.

“Therefore, the only suspects left are Yu Tianguang and Shi Qing,” Lan Haitian said calmly, but for Chen Mobai, it struck like a bolt out of the blue.

“The Crimson Robed Master is a teacher from my Dance Tool Dao Academy; he would not stoop to joining the Ascension Sect,” Chen Mobai exclaimed after processing all the clues in an instant, speaking out in defense of the Crimson Robed Master who had once helped him.

Lan Haitian stated flatly, “If not him, then it must be True Person Shi Qing.”

Chen Mobai counter-argued, “That’s not what I meant. Could it be possible that someone visited Red Sandstone City without reporting to Kaiyuan Hall?”

Chen Mobai quickly added, careful not to implicate anyone carelessly.

“Over these twenty years, we have largely ruled out that possibility. However, there are many unique and strange techniques within the Immortal Gate, so nothing can be said with absolute certainty. Nevertheless, these two True Persons are indeed the most suspect,” Lan Haitian returned to their initial topic of conversation. “Red Sandstone City is just a Blessed Earth City after all. As a rule, once there is one Golden Core Master, others would, by tacit agreement, not show up. But this small place unexpectedly has two.”

The citizens of Red Sandstone City have always taken pride in this matter.

Within the Immortal Gate, it is quite rare for a mere Blessed Earth City to be guarded by two Golden Core Masters.

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Now, after Lan Haitian’s reminder, Chen Mobai couldn’t help but think that right next to Red Sandstone City lay Yu Wood City. Could it be…

“The time Shi Qing and Yu Tianguang were stationed in Red Sandstone City covered the span from the start to the end of that experiment. However, this is just my speculation, and to identify the specific person involved, we still need more substantial evidence,” Lan Haitian said, taking the documents Chen Mobai had finished reviewing. With a squeeze of his hand, he turned the pages into powder.

Chen Mobai, “Are you planning to take action against them?”

Lan Haitian, “Once we have the evidence, we will carry out the capture operation. At that time, to avoid alarming the target prematurely, we might need you to provide assistance secretly. Moreover, I need you to keep a close watch on Red Sandstone City’s two True Persons during ordinary days.”

At this point, Chen Mobai finally understood the true purpose behind Lan Haitian’s summoning him today.

Aside from testing him, it was also an opportunity for himself.

If he could cooperate in capturing the possible Ascension Sect Cultivators who were Golden Core Masters, then Chen Mobai, who had suddenly applied to become the principal of Qing Sang Academy after his Core Formation, would be able to clear his own name in this affair.

Chen Mobai, “Can I refuse?”

Lan Haitian, “Of course, you can. This is a personal request from me, not an official command from the Immortal Gate.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai fell silent.

After finishing his tea, he took his leave.

“Will he agree?”

Lin Yin, who had a good impression of Chen Mobai, asked Lan Haitian while tidying up the tea set.

“I don’t know. I just informed Dance Tool Dao Academy about this matter through him,” Lan Haitian replied, standing by the window. He watched Chen Mobai’s retreating figure leaving the clubhouse and strolling down the street below, with a slight smile on his lips.

Lin Yin, “Does Dance Tool Dao Academy also have something to do with this matter?”

Lan Haitian, “The intricacies of this case are far deeper than we imagined. To thoroughly investigate it, relying solely on myself will likely not suffice.”

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Chen Mobai returned to the hotel he was staying in, and reconsidered all the details of his conversation with Lan Haitian once more.

Usually, he simply didn’t want to concern himself with the matter, which was why he hadn’t reflected on it. But now, after Lan Haitian had made things explicit, he had no choice but to ponder it.

However, critical information was lacking; he only knew what Lan Haitian had told him, as well as what Qing Nu and Kong Feichen had described from their childhood.

Ultimately, he decided to give Che Yucheng a call.

After all, the situation involved the Crimson Robed True Person Yu Tianguang, who was a teacher within the organization of Dance Tool Dao Academy.

“I understand!”

Che Yucheng was silent for a long time after hearing what Chen Mobai said before responding with just four words.

Chen Mobai, “Teacher, what should I do?”

Che Yucheng, “The process of your appointment as principal of Qing Sang Academy has already been completed. You can’t avoid this matter. Do what you must, and wait for the official command from the Immortal Gate.”

In other words, if the Immortal Sect finally confirmed that Yu Tianguang was a Cultivator from the Ascension Sect, then Chen Mobai would have to face the moral dilemma of justice over familial ties.

If not, all the better.

Then it might be him joining forces with Yu Tianguang to confront True Person Shi Qing.

“Understood, Teacher!”

After ending the call with Che Yucheng, Chen Mobai felt he had some direction.

Within the system of the Immortal Gate, even Golden Core True Persons could not escape their crimes.

Chen Mobai was relieved that he had always abided by the law and been a good citizen.

Two days later, Wang Shuye returned to Wangwu Cave Heaven. He personally brought Chen Mobai’s personal profile and materials to meet with Ye Yune.

That afternoon, on the official website of Kaiyuan Hall, the list of formal council members had one more name added.

It was none other than Chen Mobai!