Fu Manman chuckled lightly, "It sounds like something undecided is going on. If you don’t mind, why not tell this humble Daoist. Perhaps I can offer some insights."

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan lowered his eyelids slightly, "I’d rather not trouble you, Fu Zhi Dao."

However, Gu Lan was very decisive and quickly recounted what had happened.

"So that’s how it is." Fu Manman nodded and said, "It indeed concerns the safety of the entire Taiping Continent. If there are problems with the logistical supply resources, it will be tough for the front lines; it must be resolved properly."

These words instantly sank Celestial Venerable Hongxuan’s heart into the abyss. Even a fool could tell that this seemingly polite talk was actually her expressing her stance.

Fu Manman then asked, "Gu Feng Immortal, you’re so sure that the materials’ spiritual resonance was forcibly taken, do you have evidence? We mustn’t tarnish the reputation of Tuo Mountain. If Tuo Mountain’s reputation suffers, it means the reputation of our Daoist School suffers. Gu Feng Immortal, you’d better think carefully."

These words again raised Celestial Venerable Hongxuan’s heart because it sounded like Fu Manman was on his side.

He turned his eyes, thinking, if Fu Zhi Dao applies pressure, then no matter what, Gu Feng Immortal wouldn’t dare to act recklessly, right?

But he immediately heard Gu Lan say, "Of course, there’s evidence, otherwise I wouldn’t say this."

Evidence?

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan stared at her intently, "What evidence?"

"It naturally needs to be found at the scene."

The group returned to the warehouse where the materials were stored.

Gu Lan walked to the front, staring calmly at a batch of materials, "I have a method to recreate the scene when these materials’ spiritual resonance was forcibly taken."

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan’s heart skipped a beat, "What method?"

A mysterious and profound Daoist intent flowed from Gu Lan, slowly covering a batch of materials in front of her.

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan felt this profound Daoist intent, and his heart pounded. He had never felt such a Daoist intent, but merely its revealed meaning made him unable to avert his gaze.

Next, he saw a very eerie scene.

Those materials that had lost their spiritual resonance suddenly trembled, and strands of spiritual resonance generated out of thin air. The Dao mechanism used to bind the spiritual resonance, which had been damaged on the surface, also quickly returned to its original state. Within just a few breaths, the materials were restored to the condition they were in when they had just arrived.

Yes, the condition they were in when they had just arrived!

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan remembered vividly. When he first saw these materials, he was astounded by their excellent quality.

Gu Lan looked at him, "Venerable, did you see clearly? If not, I can demonstrate it for you again."

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan tucked his hands into his Daoist robe, the whisk tightly gripped at his elbow, trying to appear calm and composed, "What does this prove?"

"The Dao mechanism on the surface of the materials, which binds the spiritual resonance, was clearly deliberately damaged."

He smiled and said, "Since Gu Feng Immortal has such means, why not directly revive these materials that have lost their spiritual resonance? In this case, the matter would be considered resolved. At that time, I’ll write a Daoist proclamation to White Jade Capital, praising Gu Feng Immortal for this achievement."

Gu Lan understood that he wanted to take a step back. Even her good temper was a bit annoyed at this moment, and she snorted coldly.

"I don’t consider this an achievement. However, Celestial Venerable Hongxuan, if you don’t clarify the matter, it would be letting down the entire Taiping Continent."

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan felt slightly stifled. He didn’t expect that the label he threw away was a boomerang.

Clarify the matter?

No, this matter cannot be clarified.

His thoughts surged quickly, and he squinted his eyes, "Gu Feng Immortal, you must understand that if there’s a problem with the materials from He Yue Village, they must naturally take responsibility. Since the issue has been resolved, what needs to be clarified further?" He then looked at Fu Manman, "Fu Zhi Dao thinks the same, right?"

Fu Manman thought for a moment, "Indeed..." Celestial Venerable Hongxuan was halfway through a breath when he heard her say, "Gu Feng Immortal, why not directly say what Venerable needs to clarify. I’ll also listen here, and we should make clear whose problem it is to prevent future troubles."

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan was stunned. He suddenly found he couldn’t understand Fu Manman. Whose side was she on anyway? Why was she so indecisive!

He was a bit anxious, "Fu Zhi Dao! This matter has nothing to do with you."

Fu Manman laughed, "How could it have nothing to do with me, being fellow disciples of the Daoist School?"

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan’s face darkened, "Fu Zhi Dao should not forget that you represent Wangxian Pavilion, and should not intervene in matters of other powers casually, lest it give Wangxian Pavilion a bad reputation."

Fu Manman suddenly changed her gentle demeanor and said coldly, "Are you trying to say that I’m not qualified to manage this matter?"

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan said blandly, "This is a matter of Tuo Mountain, unrelated to Wangxian Pavilion."

"Unrelated to Wangxian Pavilion, but does it concern White Jade Capital? Does it concern the Daoist School?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Celestial Venerable Hongxuan frowned, "I hope Fu Zhi Dao understands. A Human World Executor Dao, in patrolling the world, is also subject to the supervision of all people. When the mortal world knows a mistake has been made, it means Wangxian Pavilion as a whole made a mistake. If it’s not within your responsibilities, don’t overstep."

Fu Manman waved her hand, and a white-green ax-shaped token floated in the air.

Upon seeing it, Celestial Venerable Hongxuan’s face changed drastically, and cold sweat gushed out, "Little Freedom Order!"

Fu Manman said righteously, "I am not intervening in this matter as a Human World Executor Dao of Wangxian Pavilion, but as a Little Freedom Residence Dao of White Jade Capital!"

Little Freedom Residence Dao, commonly known as the Little Freedom Official, is a Daoist official directly under White Jade Capital, personally appointed by the Three Elders Pavilion of White Jade Capital. There are a total of four Little Freedom Officials in White Jade Capital, whose main responsibility is to oversee the Daoist Twelve Floors, five cities, and other related forces. Correspondingly, there are also four Little Leisurely Officials, responsible for managing the blessed lands of the world and the Daoist immortal mountains.