Su Xi and True Person Tian Gang sensed something was amiss in the overall atmosphere of Mount Penglai as soon as they returned from the mountain. Everyone was being cautious, as if afraid of attracting attention.
"What happened?" Su Xi looked at the newly initiated disciples, disliking the atmosphere.
Even if something major had occurred, they should at least let him know.
Other disciples, upon hearing Su Xi's question, sighed and recounted what had happened before, one after another.
After listening to the other disciples, Su Xi and True Person Tian Gang exchanged glances, seeing a hint of unusual emotion in each other's eyes.
Clearly, this matter was not normal.
Ever since the issue with the demon mark, they knew that those behind it would act swiftly. They had not expected those behind the scenes to have such great power as to mobilize the enforcement team.
Su Xi did not linger. She directly found Lin Qing.
"Master, who requested such a strict investigation of every sect disciple?" Su Xi, knowing what those people were doing, naturally realized the problem.
Although she didn't know who leaked the news of the demon's appearance, the person who first proposed it was undoubtedly the most suspicious. By following this lead, she was certain to find the person who wanted to plot against her.
Lin Qing glanced at Su Xi and explained, "This was requested by the Mountain Master."
"The Mountain Master?" Su Xi muttered to herself upon hearing Lin Qing's words.
It seemed that if she had the chance, she should meet with Daoist Meng Xu and understand his intentions. No matter how she looked at it, this action was detrimental to himself.
What confused her even more was that after interacting with Daoist Meng Xu for so many days, she had not found any abnormalities in him. Therefore, Daoist Meng Xu's sudden action must have had other reasons.
And she wanted to understand the reason behind Daoist Meng Xu's actions.
Lin Qing saw Su Xi's expression and knew she had something to say. Thus, after dismissing everyone else who was not relevant, he asked sternly, "What do you want to say?"
Su Xi did not hide the truth from Lin Qing. After explaining the basic situation, she said, "I want to know, what kind of person is Daoist Meng Xu?"
She had not interacted with Daoist Meng Xu as much as Lin Qing had, so Lin Qing must know Daoist Meng Xu better.
Upon hearing Su Xi's question, Lin Qing frowned and described Daoist Meng Xu as he understood him.
After finishing his description of Daoist Meng Xu, he looked at Su Xi's solemn expression and asked with some speculation, "Why do you ask?"
Su Xi glanced at Lin Qing and said, "The incident in the secret realm before already indicated that there were demon informants within the Five Great Immortal Mountains."
Su Xi did not finish her sentence, but Lin Qing understood enough.
She now suspected Daoist Meng Xu was a demon, which was why he had implemented such a plan.
"Impossible," Lin Qing said with certainty upon hearing Su Xi's guess.
He had known Daoist Meng Xu for so many years and was confident he could clearly distinguish good from bad.
Furthermore, he knew clearly that Daoist Meng Xu harbored an unforgettable hatred for demons, and therefore could not possibly have any connection with them.
Daoist Meng Xu's actions now must have his own purpose.
Su Xi's heart was filled with even more questions upon hearing Lin Qing's firm affirmation.
If everything was as Lin Qing said, then this matter would become even more complicated with more twists and turns. Who was orchestrating this from behind the scenes?
"Can you take me to see Daoist Meng Xu?" Su Xi looked at Lin Qing and directly stated her request.
Instead of wasting time pondering what Daoist Meng Xu intended to do, it was better to take the initiative.
As long as she had contact with Daoist Meng Xu, she would be able to understand the purpose of the enforcement team's actions this time and why they were making such a fuss.
Lin Qing looked at Su Xi and was about to tell her that such behavior was inappropriate.
After all, for a disciple of a sect to directly meet with a Mountain Master was quite unbelievable and would be very troublesome.
However, he saw True Person Tian Gang not far away and immediately swallowed the words back. He was sure that if he said what he thought, he would be beaten to death by True Person Tian Gang.
"Alright, I'll take you," Lin Qing said, nodding in agreement as he looked at Su Xi.
Su Xi followed Lin Qing towards where Daoist Meng Xu resided.
As Su Xi and Lin Qing left, they were unaware that not long after their departure, a group from the enforcement team arrived at Mount Penglai.
The enforcement team was composed of members from other sects and did not belong to the Five Great Immortal Mountains. After the upheaval of the past, to maintain fairness and impartiality, they were granted enforcement authority within the Five Great Immortal Mountains.
The disciples guarding Mount Penglai discovered people attempting to force their way in and quickly moved to stop them, "What do you want?"
In the eyes of these new disciples, Mount Penglai was an inviolable existence. No one could offend it, regardless of who they were. If they did not defend their sect today, the sect might not protect their safety in the future.
The captain of the enforcement team, Yu Fan, snorted upon seeing the obstruction, and his pressure was instantly released.
His cultivation had reached the Golden Core stage, so dealing with these disciples who had not yet initiated was no pressure at all.
Under his full exertion, all the guards at the entrance collapsed to the ground, unable to resist in the slightest.
He showed a disdainful smile as he looked at the disciples on the ground, bleeding from their noses and mouths due to his suppression. With such skill, they dared to obstruct him.
It was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, courting its own destruction.
Although Yu Fan disdained these people, he dared not truly kill them. Although they were an independent enforcement department separate from the Five Great Immortal Mountains, they did not wish to provoke powerful individuals. Especially people like Lin Qing, who were not only powerful but also peculiar.
"Follow me in to search."
Yu Fan waved his hand and immediately led the enforcement team inside.
They had confirmed today that Lin Qing was not present and planned to finish quickly and get the job done.
After all, they were not here today to bully weaklings, but to carry out an important mission. If Lin Qing returned, their plan would be difficult to execute.
The disciples guarding the entrance watched with red eyes as Yu Fan led his men in. They desperately wanted to stop them but were unable to do so.
Facing the powerful Yu Fan, they could not even move a finger, and could only watch them enter.
Although Yu Fan had been in the Five Great Immortal Mountains for many years, he had never entered Mount Penglai. Now, seeing the scene before him, he was somewhat disbelieving.
Was this Mount Penglai, or a refugee camp?
Why could they not tell the difference?