He enjoyed a delicious meal in the cafeteria and prepared ten days' worth of dry food and jerky. He also brought the water bottle and the three-chipped steel sword as backup. Chu Mu held the other steel sword in his left hand and left the wooden house. Under the curious and admiring gazes of the outer disciples, he was ready to go to the Chore Hall to register his information.
However, he had only taken a few steps when he felt two sharp auras that were like unsheathed swords. The outer disciples couldn't help but tremble. They felt cold all over and their skin hurt.
A young man and a young woman in green robes strode over. They carried long swords on their backs and looked cold. There was a trace of arrogance between their brows.
"Where is Chu Mu?" The female disciple raised her chin and said in a cold and arrogant voice. She didn't ask anyone, but her eyes swept over and fell on Chu Mu's face with a trace of coercion.
"Why are you two looking for me?" Chu Mu said calmly. He was puzzled. What was going on recently? Why were inner disciples looking for him so often?
"You are Chu Mu!" The male disciple's eyes lit up. Like two Sword Light, they shot out and fell on Chu Mu's face. Chu Mu didn't move at all. "You have some skills. We are disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall. We are looking for you to investigate something. Now, follow us to the Law Enforcement Hall to see the Law Enforcement Elder. "
As he spoke, the male disciple waved his sleeve gently. There was a pattern of two silver swords embroidered on his sleeve.
After thinking for a while, he felt that this matter might have something to do with Wang Lei. "Senior Brother and Senior Sister, please lead the way."
"Hmph." The female Law Enforcement Disciple snorted. She was very dissatisfied with Chu Mu's attitude. The Law Enforcement Disciples were at least at Stage Eight of the Sword Qi Realm. Moreover, their status was slightly above the ordinary inner disciples. Chu Mu was just an outer disciple. It was fine that he didn't fawn on them when he saw them, but his expression was calm. It was obvious that he didn't take them seriously.
"Let's go." The male disciple smiled and turned to leave. Chu Mu followed.
"This is bad. Chu Mu will definitely be punished after being taken away by the Law Enforcement Hall."
"I'm guessing that it must have something to do with Wang Lei. After all, severing the tendons in the hand is no small matter."
"According to my guess, it's definitely related to Senior Brother Wang Feng. That day, Wang Feng wanted to kill Chu Mu but was stopped by Senior Brother Xiao Qianfeng. However, Wang Feng harbored hatred towards Chu Mu and wanted to use other methods to deal with Chu Mu. Perhaps this time, it was Senior Brother Wang Feng who reported it to the Law Enforcement Hall."
"But I heard that our Sword Faction's Law Enforcement Hall is very fair."
"Fairness depends on who you're talking to."
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The speed of the female law enforcement disciple was very fast, as if she wanted to embarrass Chu Mu on purpose. The male law enforcement disciple seemed to know what she was thinking. He just smiled bitterly and slowed down a little, in case Chu Mu couldn't keep up.
Chu Mu didn't say a word. He adjusted his breathing and quickly walked forward. His steps seemed to be messy, but the frequency was very high and his speed was very fast. He was using the Chaotic Steps to rush forward. He didn't fall into a disadvantageous position.
This made the male law enforcement disciple a little surprised.
"Junior Brother Chu, when we reach the Law Enforcement Hall, I will answer whatever the Law Enforcement Elder asks. The Law Enforcement Elder will naturally make a fair judgment." The male law enforcement disciple suddenly said.
"Thank you for your reminder." Chu Mu was slightly taken aback when he heard this. The female law enforcement disciple snorted again, as if to express her dissatisfaction.
The Law Enforcement Hall was already far away from the outer court disciple area. It was on the left and right side of the Qingfeng Hall with the inner court disciple area.
Outside the Law Enforcement Hall was a gravel road. The red door was open, and there was a sword pattern on the left and right. When the door was closed, it was a pattern of two swords crossing each other. After entering, there was a courtyard of a few hundred meters. It was paved with square bluestones. There was also a hall in the courtyard. On the left and right sides of the hall's door, there were two statues that were as tall as a person. They were holding two swords crossing each other. There were three bright red words written on the plaque above the door. The words were written in bold strokes and contained a trace of sharpness and sternness: Law Enforcement Hall.
Chu Mu followed the two law enforcement disciples into the Law Enforcement Hall. The entire Law Enforcement Hall was arranged a bit like a government office. There was a huge and heavy screen. On the screen, there was a plaque. On the plaque, there was an imposing blood-red word: Fairness.
Under the plaque, there was a chair and a big table. On the chair, there was a man who looked to be in his sixties. His face was solemn. His nose was wide and his mouth was square. His eyes were closed. He sat upright with his hands on the table. He was wearing a long black robe. There was a majestic aura around him. At first glance, he looked like a mountain that had been standing since ancient times.
Chu Mu's gaze first fell on the old man's body. He only felt a suffocating aura that was as heavy as a mountain crushing down on him. This caused Chu Mu's heart to be alarmed, and he secretly guessed the old man's cultivation.
"Elder, outer court disciple Chu Mu is here." The male law enforcement disciple's expression was solemn. There was unconcealable respect and worship in his eyes. He cupped his hands and said in a deep voice.
In an instant, the old man's eyes slowly opened. A pair of clear black and white eyes seemed to see through all illusions. Ignoring the distance, they fell on Chu Mu's face. A wave of righteous aura blew over like a fierce wind.
If it was a timid person or someone with a guilty conscience, under such a pair of righteous eyes, they would definitely retreat in panic or even go limp. However, Chu Mu was neither timid nor guilty. His expression didn't change and he didn't take a step back.
"Outer court disciple Chu Mu, you seriously injured outer court disciple Wang Chang, Wang Yi, and severed outer court disciple Wang Lei's tendons. Do you admit to this?" The law enforcement elder spoke. His tone was full of vigor. His voice was like the ringing of a large bell. It was majestic and full of righteousness. Every word drilled into Chu Mu's ears. If it was someone with a weak mind, they would definitely panic.
"Disciple admits." Chu Mu cupped his hands and replied indifferently, "Disciple admits it."
"Tell me your reason?" The law enforcement elder asked again.
"The Wang Family's Wang Lin and I … …" Chu Mu was neither fast nor slow. His tone was calm as he explained the beginning of the matter in a simple yet important manner: "Discipline Elder, when this disciple took action, it was because he was passive. This disciple didn't take the initiative to cause trouble.
"Do you have witnesses?" The law enforcement elder's tone was still righteous.
"The Chore Hall's deacon Yan Kuan and inner court disciple Senior Brother Xiao Qianfeng both saw it with their own eyes. Many outer court disciples also know that Wang Lei took the initiative to cause trouble." Chu Mu was neither servile nor overbearing.
"Lu Xue, summon Wang Feng, Yan Kuan, and Xiao Qianfeng to the Law Enforcement Hall." The law enforcement elder instructed, "Yan Ling, go to the outer court disciples' area to investigate this matter."
"Yes, Elder." The male and female law enforcement disciples immediately turned and left, leaving Chu Mu to face the law enforcement elder. The law enforcement elder closed his eyes again and did not say a word. The atmosphere in the Law Enforcement Hall was very oppressive.
Chu Mu stood motionless. His thoughts were clear and unaffected.
"It seems that this matter is related to Wang Feng." Chu Mu thought to himself, "However, this law enforcement elder is full of righteousness. He should be worthy of the word 'just'."
After a period of time, Lu Xue returned with three other people: Wang Feng, Xiao Qianfeng, and Yan Kuan. Wang Feng's gaze paused on Chu Mu's face for a moment. His eyes were filled with deep hatred. Xiao Qianfeng only faintly nodded his head while Yan Kuan smiled at Chu Mu.
"Greetings to the law enforcement elder." The three of them simultaneously bowed to the law enforcement elder.
"Xiao Qianfeng, Yan Kuan, are you two willing to testify for outer court disciple Chu Mu?" The law enforcement elder asked first.
"We are willing." Xiao Qianfeng and Yan Kuan did not think too much, which made Chu Mu feel a little touched.
"Did you see the conflict between outer court disciple Chu Mu and Wang Chang, Wang Yi, and Wang Lei with your own eyes? If you saw it with your own eyes, tell me in detail." The law enforcement elder said.
Xiao Qianfeng did not speak much, only explaining with a few sentences. On the other hand, Yan Kuan spoke more, but his words were vivid, as if the scene of that day was replayed. The veins on Wang Feng's forehead bulged and throbbed. Not only did he hate Chu Mu, but he also hated Xiao Qianfeng and Yan Kuan.
At this time, Yan Ling rushed back and strode in.
"Reporting to Elder, after investigating, the truth is the same as what outer court disciple Chu Mu said." Yan Ling said.
"Since the truth has come to light, I will make a judgment." The law enforcement elder's gaze swept over Wang Feng and Chu Mu. "Outer court disciple Wang Lei committed many evil deeds. Outer court disciple Wang Chang and Wang Yi bullied others. They were injured and crippled. They only have themselves to blame. From now on, the three of them are expelled from the sect. Inner court disciple Wang Feng … "
Wang Feng's heart was filled with hatred, but when he saw the law enforcement elder's gaze land on him, he hurriedly lowered his head and cupped his hands. "Disciple is here."
"As Wang Lei's elder brother and an inner court disciple, you did not discipline him strictly and did not set an example. This elder punishes you to Fierce Wind Cliff to reflect on your mistakes for three days. Do you accept?" The law enforcement elder said.
"Disciple will accept." Wang Feng gritted his teeth so hard that they almost broke. The veins on his arm, which was covered by his sleeves, bulged.
"Outer court disciple Chu Mu was too heavy-handed, but since you were protecting yourself, I will not punish you this time. However, you must remember, do not bully others and bully the weak. Otherwise, if this elder knows, the light punishment will be Fierce Wind Cliff to reflect on your mistakes, and the heavy punishment will be expulsion from the sect. Do you remember?" The law enforcement elder said.
"Disciple will remember." Chu Mu said.
"Alright, the judgment is over. You can leave now." The law enforcement elder ordered them to leave.
Everyone bowed again and left the law enforcement hall.