Badass Celestial Emperor Returns!

(21) Suspicion

A fifth rank Horned Beast Sheep is grazing the grass, its three meter tall body is overshadowing a part of his area as the sun began to set on the dominating mountains. Suddenly, a soft sound erupted. Something like a sword piercing through a flesh. The Horned Beast Sheep gave off a a high pitched growl before its eyes turned white.

Ta!

The tranquil sound of heels hitting the ground echoed. Zi Yingjun calmly approached the Horned Beast Sheep before taking the arrow stuck on its thigh. He took out a normal sword then applied his divine sense unto it. It consumed his spiritual sea in a fast rate, even his cognition turned blurry as he hurriedly cut the Horned Beast Sheep's spiral horns. The pair of horn dropped on the ground. Zi Yingjun returned the sword back to his qiankun bag while gasping for air.

"Though it's effective and equal to an inferior level armament, my consciousness and spiritual sea receives profuse consummation. I guess I can't use this move not until I reach Foundation Building stage." he wiped the perspiration on his forehead before picking up the pair of sheep horns and placing it inside the qiankun bag. Looking up, the sun has turned crimson red. "I guess it's time."

When Zi Yingjun came out of the arching large trees, he can see the three clans arguing and vexed. His scheme seemed to work. There is a saying 'know yourself, know your enemy and you will never be defeated'. Since he wants to eliminate the two, he have to consider the facts. Hei Xue died, caught off guard from his sudden attack after ooling his enemy like that. The two of them are in the fifth rank and fighting Hei Xue wont be much. As for Jin Xuan Meng, he had planned to kill him too but it'll be suspicious that he remained alive, taking first place while the two died.

Moreover, Jin Xuan Meng is in the sixth rank. Every rank has their own differences and it is difficult to kill him. Zi Yingjun then thought of a new idea how to plot at the two then ended up being the first place.

"This should be investigated thoroughly. Don't throw accusations like that." Jin Xuan Pei's voice was icy. His previous amiable golden irises turned indifferent as he stared back to Head Teacher Hei Su.

"Fine! But before that, why is Hei Xue's armaments inside Jin Xuan Meng's storage ring? We lost a pure bloodline descendant and it was clear that Jin Xuan Meng murdered him!" Head Teacher Hei Su pointed at Jin Clan. Hei Clan accusingly glared to them with grim faces. The commotion was heated that they did not notice Zi Yingjun stepping out of Spirit Beast Valley.

Jin Xuan Pei fell into dilemma. All the clues are pointing Jin Xuan Meng as the murderer. First, Hei Xue died from one punch without a hint of qi. It was clear that fact was saying a stronger person did it and Jin Xuan Meng is the only young master among the three clan who is in the sixth rank. Second, Jin Xuan Meng have approximately three hundred plus scores in hunting the spirit beasts as Head Teacher Hei Su accused him that he took what Hei Xue hunted. Third, the inferior level armaments are inside Jin Xuan Meng's storage ring which belonged to Hei Xue. How can the two siblings try to deny it?

"To compensate your loss, us Jin Clan will concede in this year's Three Clan Academy Competition. We will also pay for fees if Hei Clan hired an investigator. Us, Jin Clan, will never wrong anyone." Jin Xuan Pei said after moments of contemplation. The matter concluded. Hei Clan's two first-rate genius won against Zi Clan's Zi Gu Bo and Zi Yan Yue. Jin Clan can only solemnly watch the scores of Hei and Zi Clan being compared. Compensating this greedy Hei Clan will make them bankrupt for sure but this is the best they can do for now. Hei Clan might think of eradicating Jin Clan and form an alliance with Zi Clan. War must be avoided.

As Zi Clan nearly sunk to being hopeless, Zi Yingjun presented his hunts next. Since he is from the main branch and a second-rate talent, he must go up after Zi Yan Yue and Zi Gu Bo. Opening his qiankun bag, there was a platform placed in front of him as numerous pairs of spiralling horns piled up. The amount nearly shocked everyone but it was equal to two hundred and fifty points, the highest after Jin Xuan Meng.

It roused the suspicion of others. Head Teacher Hei Su furrowed his brows then gazed at Zi Yingjun.

"Young lad, how come you have this amount of horns?" his aged black irises stared deeply on Zi Yingjun but he only returned a calm look.

"Answering Head Teacher's question, I used poisoned arrows to kill countless spirit beasts. Im merely in the third rank and it's not convenient to face these head on." Zi Yingjun used an accurate way to speak. He took out an arrow from his qiankun bag then tossed it to Head Teacher Hei Su. "This poison is created by me. If Head Teacher have any questions in mind, feel free to ask."

Head Teacher Hei Su studied the tip of the arrow. Upon sniffing lightly, the strong smell of strange medicine invaded his nostril and he can't discern what sort of herb was used. He snorted and threw the arrow back to Zi Yingjun.

"Can I check your dantian?" he asked. Zi Yingjun nodded in agreement. The three clan knew Head Teacher Hei Su must think Zi Yingjun concealed his cultivation. The elders and of Hei Clan were aware that even if it was a second-rate talent, it is not an obstacle to have higher ranks than others. As everyone tensed up, Head Teacher Hei Su placed two fingers atop Zi Yingjun's wrist then his qi reached the dantian. His brows furrowed tightly which made the three clan think Zi Yingjun must have something to do with Hei Xue's death.