After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 19 - The Liaison Arrives

Looking ahead at the others, Gu An had a feeling.

These people all wanted to find a scapegoat.

The other Supervisors had low cultivation and didn't appear to have any clear motives.

But he did.

It's just that his cultivation wasn't enough.

But if it's not enough, couldn't it be that he was concealing his cultivation?

Could it?

It wasn't impossible.

After all, he really did hide his cultivation.

However, he still expressed his anxiety and insecurity: "Manager Chen understands my capabilities, he knows best what I can do."

"Don't get agitated, we are just casually making some guesses," Duanmu Qing smiled as he spoke: "How about this, I'll ask Junior Sister to go and check your cultivation place today to see if there's any hidden cultivation.

If you really have hidden cultivation, that's a good thing.

You might even be able to join the Outer Sect if you can find who killed Junior Brother Shang, which would be a great merit.

There's a decent chance you could be exceptionally accepted into the Outer Sect."

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Gu An lowered his eyes.

He didn't understand what the other party meant.

Was this giving him hope, or what?

But that didn't matter.

What mattered was, someone was going with him.

That was it.

"Once this is over here, I will go," the only female disciple spoke.

"Then we are in your care, Junior Sister Lu," said Duanmu Qing.

After that, they let Gu An leave and started questioning others.

Almost the entire afternoon was spent on this matter.

Duanmu Qing had taken away the Vajra Wood, so this visit they had already accomplished one thing.

This second matter, for Gu An, could cost him his life.

Lu Ruan, Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

In her twenties, a Sect Disciple.

Whether in the Outer or Inner Sect, Gu An had no way of knowing, but once this person went to his residence, Chu Meng would surely be spotted.

It didn't matter which side the person stood on; trouble would arise.

The body was discovered tonight; his corpse would probably be found tomorrow.

Would they deal with it by the book, learning from last time?

Last time nobody knew, but this time was different.

Moreover, their cultivation was not weak at all.

Both at Qi Refining Fifth Layer, it wasn't clear who would come out on top.

Evening.

Gu An walked on the road home.

Lu Ruan had her hair simply tied up, wearing a blue and white immortal dress, her demeanor somewhat aloof.

"Senior, do you think it's possible that Leader Shang was doing some task?" Gu An asked.

"It's possible, but I still have to check your place as part of the official procedure," Lu Ruan replied.

"If you don't find anything, does that mean I'm no longer under suspicion?" Gu An asked again.

Lu Ruan looked at Gu An, her eyes conveying an emotion that others couldn't understand.

This made Gu An feel uneasy.

But she didn't say anything, and he was probably doomed.

It seems I have to act.

Just like last time, wait for her to open the door and see Chu Meng, then deal with it.

"Senior, do you plan to check other places after you're done here?" Gu An curiously asked as they were nearly there.

Hearing this, Lu Ruan said: "Are you planning something?"

Gu An bowed his head respectfully: "It was thoughtless of me to speak."

As the sun set, Gu An entered the yard with his companion.

Lu Ruan looked around, her gaze finally resting on the chopping board: "Has a Demon Beast been killed here?"

"Yes," Gu An nodded.

"It seems it's been a long time since the last kill," Lu Ruan asked.

"Previously, I was the leader of the Spirit Tree Garden, so I could enter and kill Demon Beasts, but not anymore since I no longer hold the position," Gu An explained.

"Is that so?" Lu Ruan looked at Gu An and casually remarked: "So you would often go deep into the Spirit Tree Garden?"

"Yes," Gu An nodded.

"So, did you also bring Chu Meng out from there recently?" Lu Ruan asked once more.

The tone was calm, as if discussing something mundane.

Originally Gu An wanted to nod, but he was soon shocked and composed himself before asking, "What Chu Meng?"

At this moment, Lu Ruan looked at Gu An and said, "It's your task."

"I don't know what you're talking about," Gu An immediately countered.

Although he didn't know how much the person in front knew, he couldn't admit anything.

Moreover, they were currently in the courtyard, and starting a fight would likely be noticed.

However, what Lu Ruan said next surprised him.

She calmly stated, "Do you know why the person who was supposed to meet you hasn't come yet?"

Gu An still feigned ignorance.

"You're good at pretending, but the poison has started to act, hasn't it? It must be affecting you somewhat," Lu Ruan didn't mince her words and directly said, "The person who was supposed to meet you has betrayed you.

No one knows about your situation here.

I only learned of your existence two days ago.

Of course, I only knew there was such a person, I wasn't sure it was you.

I certainly didn't know you might have captured Chu Meng.

But now I'm sure."

"Why?" asked Gu An.

"Because you asked," replied Lu Ruan.

Gu An: "...."

Had he been tricked?

However, if the other party was truly the appointed person, not only would he be free from threats, but he might also get the antidote.

"Where is Chu Meng?" asked Lu Ruan.

"Where is the antidote?" Gu An countered.

At that, Lu Ruan remembered.

She then took out a bottle and threw it out, "Have you taken it?"

Gu An immediately checked it, and it was indeed as he remembered.

After hesitating, he chose to swallow it all at once.

Only then did he open the panel to look.

[Name: Gu An]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Fifth Layer]

[Status: Poisoned, poison onset, temporary antidote taking effect]

[Magic: 6/50]

[Hard Cultivation: 20/100]

[Ring of Destiny]

It was the real antidote.

"Can I see Chu Meng now?" asked Lu Ruan.

"Yes," replied Gu An, pointing towards the doorway, "She's inside."

When they entered, Gu An curiously asked, "If I hand over Chu Meng, am I off the hook?"

"It's hard to say," Lu Ruan looked at Gu An and asked, "Did you kill Shang Yundong?"

Gu An intended to deny it but instead momentarily hesitated and asked, "Is he really dead?"

Lu Ruan looked meaningfully at Gu An and said, "Whether he is alive or dead isn't important, but the affair of Shang Yundong requires an answer, which the Sect needs."

Lu Ruan continued, "It would be good if the murderer is found, but if not, then a culprit is needed, but not just randomly; it needs a reasonable process.

Motive, process, outcome.

Do you understand?"

"So if he isn't found, I will be the one blamed?" asked Gu An.

"Yes," Lu Ruan nodded at the doorway and said, "This matter relies on you alone, but you only have seven days.

Of course, if you want to escape, I can give you some help.

That's all I can offer.

I cannot intervene freely since the people here want to kill you, and not all among the three who came are aligned with me."

Gu An was weighing his options.

But for now, it was best to send Chu Meng on her way.

With that thought, he opened the door.

In the living room, Chu Meng was sitting as usual on a tall chair, looking towards the door.

She had naturally heard the noise outside.

She felt momentarily nervous but quickly regained her composure.

She looked up at the newcomer quite surprised: "Lu Ruan, I didn't expect you to be that scoundrel's person."

Lu Ruan softly laughed, "Yes, it's been a long time, Senior Sister Chu Meng. Seems your condition isn't too good."

"Qi Refining Fifth Layer?" Chu Meng frowned, "You're quite skilled at hiding your cultivation."