Chapter 928:
Qin Qi grinned and said, "Holy Maiden, why the rush? There’s no time like the present. In my opinion, why not clear up this matter today?"
"Otherwise, who knows what complications might arise in the future, and the Holy Maiden might claim I harmed your disciple!"
He wouldn’t allow Baiqing Residence to leave so easily.
Already confused as to why his master was taking him away, Bai Qingrou immediately turned his head, "Hmph, Qin Qi, if you want to investigate today, let’s investigate today. I’m not afraid of being slandered, are you!?"
In his eyes, Tianqing City belonged to his master Bai Qingrou.
Even the City Lord, Yuan Tianqing, had to take his master’s mood into account.
Now that his master was present, how could it matter if he had acted first? He didn’t believe he couldn’t deal with Qin Qi!
But unexpectedly, Bai Qingrou shouted, "Shut your mouth!"
Bai Qingrou was visibly surprised, not knowing why his master reprimanded him.
Bai Qingrou felt utterly frustrated.
She had long warned Bai Qingrou not to provoke Qin Qi, but he just wouldn’t listen.
But of course, now that it had come to this, she had to protect her disciple and said calmly, "Qin Qi, what do you intend to do?"
"It’s simple!"
Qin Qi said slowly, "Since there are so many onlookers, why doesn’t the Holy Maiden just ask them?"
"Let’s see what really happened in this matter?"
As these words fell.
Bai Qingrou immediately sneered.
Then, with a cold gaze, he swept across everyone present, the threat in his eyes unmistakably clear.
Afterward, he laughed cheerfully and said, "Everyone, did you really see me provoking Qin Qi multiple times?"
"I hope you all think carefully before speaking!"
Upon hearing this, the group of Tianlan Sect disciples looked at each other, then all bowed their heads in silence.
After all, Qin Qi had the courage to provoke Bai Qingrou, but they did not.
If they offended the other party, there wouldn’t be a place for them in Tianqing City!
Seeing this, Bai Qingrou couldn’t help but laugh heartily, "Qin Qi, it seems no one is willing to testify for you. Or perhaps the matter didn’t happen as you claimed?"
Qin Qi squinted his eyes.
Zuo Qingyue, seeing this, bit her silver teeth, "Brothers of the patrol team, others may not have seen it, but you saw the entire process!"
"Clearly, it was Bai Qingrou who provoked Qin Qi and me repeatedly, and it was only when Qin Qi could no longer endure that he fought back!"
"You just need to speak to prove it!"
Yet none of the patrol team members spoke up.
They secretly sighed in their hearts.
Today Bai Qingrou was here, so even if they stood up for Qin Qi, what use would it be?
At that time, Bai Qingrou would not be punished, and instead, they would all be resented by Bai Qingrou.
Bai Qingrou frowned, "Alright, since no one is stepping forward to testify, let’s downplay today’s matters. Let this end here!"
Even as she wished to end it.
Bai Qingrou saw no one stepping up for Qin Qi, his arrogance clearly swelling.
He shouted angrily, "Master? How can this just end? Qin Qi slandered me for no reason and, if you ask me, he repeatedly provoked me!"
"If he hadn’t used underhanded methods to attack, I wouldn’t have been defeated like this!"
"The other party must be severely punished!"
Zuo Qingyue was so infuriated her face turned red, "Bai Qingrou, do you have no shame?"
Bai Qingrou smiled coldly, "Junior Sister Zuo, what do you mean by that? I’m just trying to seek justice for myself!"
Today, he must show Qin Qi and Zuo Qingyue.
What true power means!
What it means to cover the sky with one hand.
In Tianqing City, he could turn black into white and white into black!
However, Qin Qi remained calm, a mocking smile on his face, "So, Brother Bai is serious about making this a big deal!"
"Let it be a big deal, I already said, I’m not afraid of shadows when my conscience is clear!"
Bai Qingrou chuckled, "What, are you afraid of making a big deal out of it?"
Qin Qi said calmly, "Alright, if that’s the case, I’ve got nothing to say. Let’s call the people from the Law Enforcement Hall. If they find me guilty, I’ll accept whatever punishment and responsibility they impose!"
Upon hearing the term Law Enforcement Hall, Bai Qingrou’s whole body shuddered, and his expression immediately changed.
The Law Enforcement Hall was the judicial body of the entire battlefield.
It existed to prevent internal strife or grudges among human cultivators, thus avoiding disputes.
One could say that the Law Enforcement Hall was the most just and upright organization, ensuring things were thoroughly investigated and justice was served whenever they got involved.
"Qin Qi, there’s no need to escalate things to that extent." Bai Qingrou’s face changed drastically, harshly reprimanding.
"Holy Maiden, it wasn’t me who wanted to escalate it, it was he who wanted to!" Qin Qi smiled broadly.
Bai Qingrou sneered, "Qin Qi, summon the Law Enforcement Hall if you wish, did you think I would be afraid of you?"
After all, none of these people dared to betray him!
Qin Qi smiled, "Seems like Brother Bai is quite confident!"
Bai Qingrou crossed his arms, maintaining an outwardly righteous appearance, "I am not rashly confident, but rather uphold my integrity, so naturally, I have nothing to fear!"
Qin Qi chuckled in exasperation.
This Bai Qingrou was indeed surprisingly thick-skinned.
He lazily said, "Does Brother Bai think that even if the people from the Law Enforcement Hall come, these people won’t dare to speak the truth?"
"But, Brother Bai, have you considered that when the Law Enforcement Hall takes these people away and questions them one by one, will Brother Bai know who spoke the truth?"
As these words fell, Bai Qingrou was taken aback, suddenly realizing something.
And Qin Qi continued coldly, "Holy Maiden, you heard. Since Brother Bai is fearless and without shadow, why not have you request the Law Enforcement Hall to come over?"
Finally, Bai Qingrou panicked.
His face turned ashen green, then pale.
Because with Qin Qi’s analysis, he finally realized the situation wasn’t right.
Indeed, when the Law Enforcement Hall arrived and took people away for individual questioning, how would he know who told the truth?
At that time, in a concealed space, would those who wouldn’t openly offend him still remain silent?
"Brother Bai, what’s with your face, why so pale!"
Qin Qi said cheerfully, "You can’t be scared guilty, can you?"
Bai Qingrou trembled all over, still stubbornly retorting, "No, no. Why would I be afraid!"
"Alright then, since you’re not afraid, let’s call the Law Enforcement Hall!" Qin Qi smiled.