Taiyi Dao Fruit

April 24th, 1995, Wu Wu Month, Gengzi Day, all affairs not suitable for action.

Around the Si hour (10 am), Luo Yi stepped out of Yaoguang Hall, followed by two Inner Sect Disciples also dressed in Red Robes.

They ascended the steps, made their way across Wuqu Ping, passed through Kaiyang Hall, with a clear target, heading straight for the Daoist Law Pavilion.

Elder Wan, standing before the Daoist Law Pavilion, gradually furrowed his brows, a coldness appearing on his already stern face.

Meanwhile, Elder Yun, just about to make a move in his game, sighed and tapped the chess piece on the board, saying, "Luo Yi, you are not of the Jiang family, why go through such pains on their behalf? I've heard that your own mother met with disaster and passed away because of the Jiang family."

Luo Yi halted in his tracks, a flash of ruthlessness crossing his face, but he still courteously bowed to the two elders and said, "What I have done, I believe to be without guilt. If I have given any offense, I hope for the elders' understanding."

With that, he raised his voice, calling out to the Daoist Law Pavilion, "Jiang, when you pursued the Outer Disciple Zhou Mingyun previously, it was due to my mistaken intelligence that you were put in danger. Here, I offer my apologies first."

Jiang Li, who was inside his quarters, slowly opened his eyes upon hearing this voice, knowing that the other's offensive was approaching again.

He stood up, walked out of his quarters, and appeared at the entrance of the Daoist Law Pavilion, responding, "Senior Brother has already offered compensation; let bygones be bygones. I no longer hold any grudge against Senior Brother."

Jiang Li's face was the picture of amiability, his words earnest, completely concealing his desire to see the other meet his demise.

His little notebook always held the name Luo Yi, yet before the opportune moment to eliminate his enemy, Jiang Li could ensure no hint of hostility was shown. That was the self-assurance gained from diligently learning the Derivation Method of acting.

"Junior Brother is magnanimous, and I, Luo Yi, am ashamed. However," Luo Yi spoke with an apologetic look, but his words began to reveal his fangs, "It was only yesterday that I learned Zhou Mingyun is likely affiliated with the Demon God Sect. His Dao Fruit most certainly comes from demonic people. After knowing this, I realized I couldn't keep it hidden for personal reasons and immediately reported the details to the elders inside the hall. They are also deeply concerned about matters involving demonic people and have instructed me to assist in the investigation, to ascertain the truth without fail."

Demon God Sect!

Just like a stone causing a thousand ripples, not only did Jiang Li's expression become solemn, but elders Wan and Yun's faces also reflected the gravity of the situation.

The Demon God Sect, more accurately known as the Desolate God Sect, was mostly comprised of practitioners with Demonic Attribute Dao Fruit. As their actions were inhumane, various Sects, great families, and the court branded them as the Demon God Sect.

As for their inhumane acts, take the simplest matter—for instance, cannibalism.

There are myriad eccentric Dao Fruits in the world, each with different methods of Derivation, but there are similarities among them. Commonly, Dao Fruits of the same Category share characteristics. For instance, Divine Attribute Dao Fruits at higher levels can rapidly expedite Dao Fruit integration if one acquires faith. Buddha Fruits also have the Derivation Method of performing good deeds and accumulating merit.

But Demonic Attribute Dao Fruit or, to say, the majority of Demonic Attribute Dao Fruits, share a brutal common point—cannibalism.

Cannibalism can advance the integration of the Dao Fruit, and one may even employ evil techniques to refine Essence Element, achieving a sudden increase in Power. Such temptation is difficult for practitioners of Demonic Attribute Dao Fruit to resist.

All Sects have a rule, containing Demonic Attribute Dao Fruit is permitted, but eating humans warrants resolute execution without mercy.

The true Demon Clan has almost vanished from this world, yet demon kind never disappeared, and if anything, their numbers are growing. The Desolate God Sect, in this world, plays a role akin to a Demon Sect, the kind that can never be redeemed. Those who join become enemies of the Human Race, culminating in guiltless killing.

Zhou Mingyun, as an Outer Disciple of the Dinghu Sect yet in contact with the Desolate God Sect, would naturally be investigated by the Sect to find if others were colluding with the Desolate God Sect.

And this investigation would naturally proceed as efficiently as possible—the sooner the result, the better.

Having Luo Yi and Jiang Li involved in the investigation at this time—doesn't that make sense?

And to question Elder Sun, the distant relative of Zhou Mingyun—doesn't that make sense?

"Having Jiang Li lead the way to the place where Zhou Mingyun was to be killed seemed quite reasonable, right?"

"And so, setting an ambush on the road to assassinate him should also seem quite reasonable."

"Anyway, if it were up to Jiang Li, he'd certainly arrange an ambush at every possible point on the way, ensuring the enemy was utterly crushed to dust. He'd call upon experts of the sixth rank and fifth rank, shaking down as many men as he could."

"The Jiang family's main house may have left for overseas, but they can still dispatch some experts. Jiang Li could already foresee the bloody storm that would ensue the moment he stepped outside."

"The sect would surely guarantee his safety, forbidding any harm to come to him, but!"

"If one could safely stay within the sect, why bother seeking trouble outside?"

"Then I wish Senior Brother Luo a swift and clear investigation, to clear your name and redeem your sins," Jiang Li said indifferently.

"Dream on if you want me to leave."

"But Luo Yi had exposed his faults precisely to drag Jiang Li into the mess. How could he be willing to let go?"

Hearing the hint of refusal in Jiang Li's words, Luo Yi's face revealed a hint of mockery and said, "It's not just me, Jiang, you too must cooperate with the investigation, to eradicate the dangers for our sect, it is our indubitable duty."

At that moment, Luo Yi held the moral high ground, his righteousness unassailable, leaving even Elder Wan and Elder Yun at a loss to refute his words.

"Senior Brother Luo, I'm not qualified to judge you as a person, but if you were to act as a dog, you would certainly be the best in the world," Jiang Li couldn't help but exclaim, "I, Jiang Li, would hail you as the strongest servant."

"It truly is a pity that you do not possess a dog category Dao Fruit."

With this tenacity of never letting go of the prey, he was no less than the Howling Celestial Dog.

The spicy and straightforward sarcasm was nearly face-tearing, and despite Luo Yi having some scheming, his face turned red and white with anger at that moment.

Yet, those around them were shocked by these unexpectedly harsh words.

"Jiang Li! How dare you!" A Red Robe Disciple following behind Luo Yi bellowed, ready to move forward and teach this Outer Disciple a lesson.

In their view, Luo Yi was speaking kindly and acting in the sect's best interests, while on the other hand, Jiang Li was shirking responsibility, unwilling to assist, and now even daring to satirize an Inner Sect Senior Brother.

This was outright rebellion.

However, Luo Yi suddenly reached out his hand, stopping the Red Robe Disciple.

His expression changing, he said with a cold face, "Do you think, Jiang, that by provoking us into attacking you, you can escape the responsibility of assisting the investigation? You cannot provoke me."

"Is that so?"

Jiang Li said non-committally, flipping through the Karma Collection in front of him.

He saw the words stated earlier by Elder Yun and also Luo Yi's reaction.

[Elder Yun's earlier words had been deliberately loud, seemingly intentionally signaling something...]

"I fight yo mama," Jiang Li calmly spat out four words.