When Lin Ji left the government office, his mind was in a state of chaos.
The root cause of the current turmoil was the breaking of the Demon-Sealing Tower's grand formation, allowing most of the captured demons to escape over the past millennium.
It was unimaginable that the inconspicuous Soul-Subduing Demon-Slaying Staff turned out to be the eye of the legendary Demon-Sealing Tower.
However, compared to this, what shocked Lin Ji more was Feng Shuo's claim of personally killing the previous Chief Captor without any reason, simply because he was from the Taiyi Sect and concealed his identity when joining the Celestial Supervisory Bureau.
Every time Lin Ji thought of Feng Shuo's ruthless demeanor, he couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine.
The Taiyi Sect was the current leader of the Daoist sects in the Nine Provinces of the world, with formidable strength far beyond the ordinary noble families.
A sect with such prestige naturally stood out as a prominent orthodox sect.
But precisely because of this, Lin Ji was terrified and broke out in a cold sweat.
"Although I knew that the local sects and the court were at odds, but has it come to this? Just because of concealing one's identity and joining the Celestial Supervisory Bureau, one can rise to the position of Chief Captor, or is it kill without mercy?"
Lin Ji pondered in secret.
The Great Qin Dynasty had a history of just over a thousand years, and before that, the various sects and noble families held sway over different regions, controlling the world.
A group of powerful cultivators were suppressed under the shadow of the court.
Thinking about it, Lin Ji felt that even if he had a high cultivation level, having the court pressuring him would also be uncomfortable.
However, at least on the surface, both sides showed considerable restraint.
The court did not overly restrict the noble families and sects. And the cultivators restrained themselves, trying not to violate the laws of the kingdom. Even if they did, they handled it relatively cleanly, allowing everyone to save face.
"Is it because it involves high-level planning? So a suspected spy from the Taiyi Sect was wrongfully killed at this time?"
Thinking of this, Lin Ji sighed lightly, unwilling to dwell on the matter any longer.
"Sending a mere cultivator at the Fourth Realm to meet the Ghost King, and with the Demon-Sealing Staff? It seems like a trap no matter how you look at it."
Lin Ji smiled bitterly.
"Why me? Is it because I am handsome and charming?"
"Or because they think I have no powerful backing, no influential figures to protect me?"
"In any case, what must come will come eventually. If this matter can be resolved satisfactorily, there will be a reckoning, but of course, it will have to wait until I have the strength."
No one wants to be a mere pawn, especially one who is manipulated without knowing anything. Lin Ji certainly didn't want to, but at this moment, he was powerless to escape.
Suddenly, Lin Ji's gaze was drawn to a snack shop by the road.
In an instant, all the worries in his mind were swept away.
"Boss, give me two Donkey Rolls."
In the backyard of the government office.
After Lin Ji left, Feng Shuo did not leave with him. Instead, he stood quietly, watching the Koi fish in the pond.
Among a large group of Koi fish, there was one that was noticeably larger than its companions, and despite its dull appearance, it had a hint of liveliness in its small fish eyes.
This contradictory appearance caught Feng Shuo's attention immediately.
"It's rare that even in this small pond, you can still be spiritually awakened? From the looks of it, you seem to have cultivated for several years."
At that moment, the voice of the Master of the Foolish Path sounded behind him.
"Namo Amitabha, Feng Shuo, I dare not agree with your words."
"Oh?" Feng Shuo turned to look at the Foolish Master.
The Foolish Master clasped his hands together and said slowly, "All things have spirits, born as such, so where does the concept of spiritual awakening come from?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of impatience appeared on Feng Shuo's face.
"Don't talk to me about your nonsense of all beings being equal."
The Foolish Master didn't mind, he came to Feng Shuo's side and looked at the Koi fish in the pond together.
"Feng Shuo seems restless?"
"As an official of the Liangzhou Town Government, being trapped in the city by a Ghost King, how can I be at peace?"
Feng Shuo lowered his voice, with a hint of anger, "What are you planning? Keeping me in the dark! If it weren't for that kid Lin Ji about to break through, and it was getting harder to hide, you probably wouldn't have told me anything!"
"Feng Shuo, you're mistaken."
"But you're already here!"
The Foolish Master pondered for a moment.
"It seems I shouldn't have come."
"But you're already here!"
The Foolish Master hesitated, then clasped his hands together.
"What we want to do is just to expose the mastermind behind the Demon-Sealing Tower, and incidentally clear up some old issues."
Feng Shuo was taken aback, as if he didn't understand for a moment.
But after a few breaths, his pupils suddenly contracted.
"Are you..."
"Are you crazy? At this time?"
"What if it can't be contained?"
The Foolish Master looked at Feng Shuo with a smile, not saying a word.
"How dare you. Whose idea is this, who is so bold?"
"It's from Lord Gao." The Foolish Master said casually.
Upon hearing that it was Lord Gao's idea, Feng Shuo was also speechless for a moment.
After a while, he chuckled helplessly.
"Even if it's Lord Gao, but the sects and noble families have existed for too long, so long that in front of them, the thousand-year-old Great Qin Dynasty is just a stumbling baby."
"Indeed."
"Then why do you dare to plan to act at this time? No wonder you suddenly told me that my Chief Captor was a spy from the Taiyi Sect, and asked me to deal with it quickly and strictly."
"This is just a side matter."
The Foolish Master chuckled, "As for why we dare, perhaps you should think from a different perspective."
"A different perspective?"
"When the dynasty was established a thousand years ago, the power of the sects and noble families initially resisted fiercely. Later, seeing that the situation was untenable, they agreed with the dynasty not to interfere with each other, and both sides have coexisted until now."
"So what?"
"Times change, the dynasty has lasted for over a thousand years, has a solid foundation, and has stabilized the world. Naturally, it wants to further consolidate its power."
Upon hearing this, Feng Shuo nodded subconsciously, "And the power of the sects and noble families, after a thousand years of recuperation, also wants to make a move."
"Exactly, both sides have long understood each other tacitly, it's just been lacking an excuse all this time."
As he spoke, the Foolish Master picked up a seed from the ground and threw it into the pond.
"So, it's not about daring or not daring, but the court has been forced to act in this way."
"And the sudden breach of the Demon-Sealing Tower, isn't it the best opportunity?"
Feng Shuo's pupils slightly contracted.
"Are you saying that the power of the sects and noble families did this?"
"I don't know, and it doesn't matter." The Foolish Master smiled lightly, "If the court says someone did it, then someone did it."
Upon hearing this, Feng Shuo fell silent for a long time.
As a third-ranking official, the head of a province in the Celestial Supervisory Bureau, he felt incredibly insignificant at this moment.
He didn't want to get involved in these matters anymore.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Master, did you have a meal before you came?"
"I did not."
"Then stay and have a meal, let's have Braised Carp."
"How can this be?"
"It's better to have it braised."
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