This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

Dong!

Although still very hazy, a crucial piece of information was finally obtained.

"That thing"....

Lin Shanye felt relieved and secretly made a gesture.

Just moments after he finished the gesture, the sound of footsteps echoed again.

The figures of the two Prison Warden Office cultivators appeared once more.

Yang Quding's face darkened, instantly falling silent.

The cultivators from the Prison Warden Office were there for Lin Shanye, treating Yang Quding as if he didn't exist.

"Lin Shanye, time to get going." One of the cultivators coldly said.

It seemed like they were going to take Lin Shanye for a soul search.

"Hehe...." Lin Shanye remained calm, as if nothing was happening.

Yang Quding sneered at this.

The faces of the two cultivators darkened; they said nothing more, took Lin Shanye, and left the prison cell.

They walked down the long corridor, stopping in front of a quiet room near the end. They stood by the door and respectfully said: "Tower Master, we've brought the person you asked for."

A female voice came from inside, "Bring him in."

The two cultivators didn't suspect anything, pushed the door open, and took Lin Shanye inside.

Inside the quiet room, a nun wearing a Taoist robe was seated.

Shui Yue Pavilion Master.

She waved a hand at the two cultivators, who then left and closed the door behind them.

After they left, Shui Yue Pavilion Master swiftly performed a hand spell, a spiritual light shot towards Lin Shanye, causing all the runes on him to dissipate.

"How was it?" Shui Yue Pavilion Master gently asked after lifting the runes off "Lin Shanye".

"Lin Shanye" first saluted Shui Yue Pavilion Master, then his body rippled like water.

Within the ripples, his figure and appearance quickly transformed.

The originally sharp-edged face gradually became smooth, and the burly physique turned slender and graceful.

In an instant, the ripples vanished.

The previously burly man had become an exceptionally beautiful woman.

Standing there was no longer the Rinsing Spirit Sect cultivator, Lin Shanye, but Shui Yue Pavilion Master's disciple, the Phantom Body Divine Vein holder, Lin Yao!

This was the means referred to as the Heavenly Secret Pavillion's technique by Shui Yue Pavilion Master.

Neither harsh torture nor Bewitching Heart methods could force Yang Quding to speak.

Since coercion didn't work, they made him speak willingly.

He would never be so guarded against his own companion.

The Phantom Body Divine Vein had little use in combat, but in other areas, it had many wondrous uses.

"Master, there has been a gain." Lin Yao, having transformed into Lin Shanye through the Phantom Body Divine Vein to extract words from Yang Quding, calmly replied.

Shui Yue Pavilion Master's eyes flashed, "Tell me."

Lin Yao immediately recounted her earlier conversation with Yang Quding, not missing a single sentence or word, to Shui Yue Pavilion Master.

She recounted it from an omniscient perspective, without adding her analysis or emotional influence, to avoid affecting Shui Yue Pavilion Master's judgment.

After listening to the recount, Shui Yue Pavilion Master's eyes showed surprise, and she sincerely praised, "Your cleverness exceeds my expectations."

"Just with your skill in extracting words, you can even rival the cultivators from the Prison Warden Office," she sighed, "yet they are all old hands, and you are still so young, and I haven't taught you any of this."

"This was taught by Lu Qingshan. He said that if you want to learn the answer to a question from someone else's mouth, the best way is not to let them answer, but to find a way to make them rebut or agree." Lin Yao responded honestly without taking undue credit.

That indeed is a profound insight... Shui Yue Pavilion Master's eyebrows raised in surprise, "He taught you this too?"

A Sword Cultivator, with such a Seven-Apertures Exquisite Heart?

Lin Yao nodded, adding, "He also said that when I want to consult a question with friends or colleagues, they may only answer partially. If I want to know more, the best way is not to keep asking, but to say nothing."

"Hmm?!" Shui Yue Pavilion Master made a nasal sound.

Lin Yao explained, "What he means is, after asking the question, just shut your mouth, never interject during that time, and seriously look into the other person's eyes.

The atmosphere will become awkward due to silence, prompting the other person to unconsciously speak more."

Shui Yue Pavilion Master's eyes gradually showed a strange radiance, as Lu Qingshan's handsome face floated in her mind again. After carefully savoring those words, she couldn't help but sigh, "This lad.... truly extraordinary, full of so many treasures."

She shook her head, ceasing to think more about Lu Qingshan, and asked, "What do you think of Yang Quding's words?"

Lin Yao pondered for a moment, first presenting her conclusion of "the existence of two Yang Qudings."

"It's almost the same as I thought...." Shui Yue Pavilion Master closed her eyes, seemingly recalling something.

After pondering for a moment, a piece of information flashed through her mind like a spark.

Shui Yue Pavilion Master suddenly opened her eyes wide, "Wait?!"

At that instant, she remembered an event from seven years ago.

Seven years ago, the first Seven Domains Debate was held.

At that Seven Domains Debate meeting, their Heavenly Secret Pavilion assisted Great Xia's King Qing Mei in unearthing the covert traitor, Chang Geng Sect Leader from the Rinsing Spirit Sect.

But at that time, the Rinsing Spirit Sect acted extremely resolutely and decisively, immediately calling upon all sect cultivators and under countless eyes, executed Chang Geng Sect Leader on the spot, thus slightly restoring the Rinsing Spirit Sect's reputation.

On this matter alone, it seemed like there wasn't much of an issue.

But when combined with the information "the existence of two Yang Qudings" provided by Lin Yao just now.

Could it be that there also existed two Chang Geng Sect Leaders?!

If so, just like Yang Quding who remained indifferent facing the soul search, wouldn't Chang Geng Sect Leader have considered being executed openly as nothing.....