The Rebirth of the Cultivation Leader Qin Zhao as a Celebrity-Chapter 551 - 550: She Can’t Possibly Be the Young Master

Chapter 551: Chapter 550: She Can’t Possibly Be the Young Master

"Recently, there have been multiple bizarre deaths in the city, and the victims all had their hearts hollowed out. We suspect there is an Evil Cultivator causing trouble in the city. Did you go to the western vegetable market today?"

As the leading disciple of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect finished speaking, a female disciple stepped forward.

"It’s you! The thief who infiltrated the Heavenly Mechanism Sect to steal things!"

Qin Zhao raised her eyebrows slightly when she saw this female disciple.

She hadn’t expected to encounter this female disciple even after leaving the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.

This female disciple was the one who had caught Qin Zhao capturing a spiritual rabbit and accused her of being an Evil Cultivator.

"Yaxue, do you know her?"

Someone curiously asked.

The sword tassel on Ma Yaxue’s sword was yellow, indicating her considerable status within the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.

Now in her thirties, she had already reached the Late-stage Foundation Establishment and was about to step into the Golden Core Stage.

This was considered a decent Talent within a Major Sect.

She was not only taken as a disciple by the Second Elder but also managed the Outer Sect affairs of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.

During this excursion with the Sect disciples, she was also handling some affairs in areas governed by the Sect.

"How could I not know her? Last time, she sneaked into the Heavenly Mechanism Sect and stole spiritual rabbits from the Outer Sect’s rear mountain. I caught her red-handed. Unfortunately, she escaped, but this time, I won’t let you go."

Ma Yaxue attacked Qin Zhao with her sword.

"Brother Xu Hai, the Evil Cultivator who has been harming people in the city must be her. Let’s deal with her together!"

"Things are still not clear yet; do not be impulsive, Junior Sister."

The team leader tried to stop her, but it was too late.

Ma Yaxue’s attack was fast, but in Qin Zhao’s eyes, it seemed as slow as a turtle’s pace.

Even as Qin Zhao held Little Ball, she easily sidestepped the attack.

"Is this how the disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect handle things? Making conclusions without investigation based on preconceived notions, today has truly been an eye-opener for me."

Qin Zhao lightly tapped her toes and flew up onto the wall of the neighboring courtyard.

Looking down at the disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect with a sneer behind her bright peach-colored eyes.

Seeing how effortlessly she dodged and then took to the air, the others couldn’t help but feel wary.

Flying without external aid was something only those at the Golden Core Stage could achieve.

Although Qin Zhao appeared to have only Foundation Establishment Cultivation, her ability to fly astounded them.

"Senior Sister, this matter indeed still needs investigation."

"Junior Sister Ma, first tell me why you think she is an Evil Cultivator. If it’s just because she entered the Heavenly Mechanism Sect and stole a few spiritual rabbits, that might not be enough proof."

Xu Hai stepped forward, this time blocking Ma Yaxue.

"She may appear to have only Foundation Establishment Cultivation, but last time, five of us weren’t a match for her. Also, regarding the incident at the western vegetable market, this woman was at the scene. When others discovered the body, the heart had already been hollowed out. In any case, she’s the most suspicious."

The argument outside eventually drew the attention of Chu Yan and Chen Wu.

As the two came out, they saw a group of puzzled young disciples.

Chen Wu, arms folded, casually leaned against the door. "What’s going on? Is the Heavenly Mechanism Sect here to exorcise demons again?"

"Senior Chen."

Upon seeing Chen Wu, Xu Hai quickly bowed in greeting.

Ma Yaxue was new in town, while Xu Hai had been training here for a while.

Once during a chase to eliminate an Evil Cultivator, he nearly lost his life but was saved by Chen Wu, who was collecting herbs. That’s when he realized that this man, who ran a barbecue stall in the small alley, was a hidden expert.

"Xu, how has your demon exorcising brought you to my doorstep?"

"This is Senior Chen’s home?"

Xu Hai asked, surprised.

"Not exactly, but it’s close enough."

"This young lady encountered a case related to the Evil Cultivator. This Evil Cultivator killed quite a few people in the city, and we have been investigating for a long time without results, so we came to find her."

"What kind of case?"

Xu Hai briefly explained the situation at the market.

"She is my friend, and she only recently came to the city. She doesn’t know any of the previous victims. How could it possibly be her? Xu, you still need to investigate further."

Xu Hai respectfully nodded, "Yes."

He still had to show some respect to Chen Wu, his lifesaver.

After hesitating for a while, Xu Hai asked again, "Senior Chen, could you let this young lady provide us with some details? It would help us find the murderer."

"You ask her if she’s willing."

Chen Wu gestured towards where Qin Zhao was, lifting his chin slightly.

Qin Zhao jumped down from the wall and glared in Ma Yaxue’s direction.

"I’ll talk if she apologizes to me."

This woman was so irritating, falsely accusing her twice upon their meetings.

"You...!"

Ma Yaxue glared displeasedly, "Why should I apologize? You are indeed a suspect, and a petty thief at that!"

"Oh? What is this?"

Qin Zhao set down Little Ball and took a treasure-blue sword tassel out of her storage ring.

"So what if I catch a few rabbits at my own home? Is that any of your business?"

The treasure-blue sword tassel represented the identity of the Young Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.

Ma Yaxue, Xu Hai, and other disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect immediately changed their expressions.

"Young Master?"

Xu Hai and the other disciples were about to salute.

Ma Yaxue quickly grabbed Xu Hai, "Brother, don’t be fooled by her. She’s not the Young Master. Although the Sect Leader found his biological daughter, I saw her five years ago, and she didn’t look like this at all!"

Five years ago, Ma Yaxue had met the Young Master, who was Song You.

Xu Hai frowned and inquired of Qin Zhao, "May I know your name, miss?"

"Qin Zhao."

"As far as I know, the Sect Leader’s daughter is called Song You," Xu Hai’s gaze turned colder, "Miss Qin, how did you come by this Young Master’s sword tassel? Please return it to our Heavenly Mechanism Sect."

"How else? Stolen, of course. Once a thief, always a thief."

Before Qin Zhao could respond, Ma Yaxue sneered.

Just as she finished speaking, a strange force appeared out of nowhere, sending Ma Yaxue flying.

She smashed into the wall of the alley, creating a human-shaped cavity.

"Pfft..."

Her body fell onto the broken stones, her internal organs seemed to have shifted, and she vomited blood incessantly.

"Who?!"

Xu Hai and the other disciples instantly drew their swords, warily watching their surroundings.

Chen Wu, however, looked towards the cool and dignified man beside him. A hint of crimson flashed in his indifferent eyes, a touch of ferocity manifesting until he nonchalantly lowered his sight.

Chu Yan elbowed Chen Wu.

"..."

The corner of Chen Wu’s mouth twitched before he finally spoke, "I did it. So what? She was disrespectful and insulted my friend. I was just teaching her a lesson."

"Senior Chen, Junior Sister Ma indeed spoke inappropriately, please don’t take offense.

"However, the sword tassel in Miss Qin’s hand genuinely isn’t hers! She couldn’t possibly be the Young Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect!"

Hearing Xu Hai’s explanation, Chen Wu said, "Do I care? Since the item is in her possession, it belongs to her, so stop nagging me about it."