(Today is still a large chapter of 4,000 words combined into two, thanks to Jason and the cat, Eddie_Tsai for the rewards, much appreciated.)
Immortal Sect Hot Knowledge.
After peacefully arresting someone, there are specialized Binding Rings, Magic Artifacts, or methods to restrict a person's Cultivation, but one must absolutely not disable the opponent's Cultivation, nor use any method that causes permanent damage to others' Cultivation.
Even if there is a very real possibility of the prisoner escaping, even if the prisoner has accomplices ready to break them out of jail at any moment.
Even if the prisoner has committed heinous crimes, law enforcement must never destroy their Cultivation.
This rule is not to protect the criminals, but to protect law enforcement officers.
Because of this rule, suspects are less likely to resist arrest, ensuring that conflicts don't escalate into unending cycles of violence and bloodshed.
This is a red line, and crossing it could result in severe penalties, even the death penalty.
So, Meng Yu is just fine now, his Cultivation hasn't even been bound, he is practicing the Thirteen White Crane Forms with bare hands in his cell.
This set of Martial Skills evolved from White Crane Swordsmanship and includes Palm Technique, Claw Technique, and Awl Technique.
"He's a good kid."
After being captured, he was very cooperative, didn't talk nonsense to the media, and several immortals have observed his reactions over the past few days through surveillance footage.
After being arrested he readily admitted to lesser offenses, but decisively denied the critical ones, showing wisdom.
In the cell, he wasn't panicking, distressed, or overly suspicious; he ate and slept well, demonstrating a strong psychological resilience.
Though his Five Elements Spirit Root is slightly lacking, his Sword Intent is admirable; it's rare for someone so young to grasp it, truly a genius.
Such a person could certainly shine in a Minor World.
An immortal didn't hide the admiration in his eyes for Meng Yu, "I want him!"
Killing a person isn't much; on the contrary, everyone thinks it's a good thing to have such a disciple.
Well killed!
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After completing a set of Thirteen White Crane Forms, Meng Yu was drenched in sweat.
He had a premonition about the outcome today.
Why hadn't he committed evil deeds before? Because this is the Immortal Sect; if you do evil, you never know what methods they have to uncover it.
But this time, he was determined.
The Meng Family were not fools; Meng Yu did not reveal his Sword Intent or his acceptance to Taibai University previously because once he showed exceptional talent, the Meng Family would certainly come to him with offers!
Why would the Meng Family continue to be hostile towards a youth capable of mastering Sword Intent?
Even if Meng Yu wouldn't reconcile with them and continued to fight back, they could still continue to fawn over him, making those around feel Meng Yu was being unreasonable. And if they dispersed to live apart, when would there be such a good opportunity again—a justifiable chance to kill someone?
In this world, only two things protect Meng Yu: his reputation, and Hundredfold Strength!
There are two types of killings: one is a crime, and the other is excusable!
Indeed, he had never understood the ritual aspect of Hundredfold Strength, but since it was proposed, it must hold significance.
Thus, he set up a stratagem, entombing his biological parents' ashes and leaving two empty urns behind. According to his plan, if those people couldn't stop him, they would definitely wreak havoc at his home. At that point, it's possible someone would tamper with the urns or even if they didn't, he could add something to them or break them.
Then, things took an even better turn—they actually urinated on them!
That was the moment he couldn't wait any longer.
Then, he drew his sword and killed them.
This was his opportunity.
Although risky and potentially regrettable later, he took the gamble.
Hundredfold Strength was worth any danger.
In the jail, he continued his Sword Training, step by step, repeat by repeat.
Days passed by this way, and next came the normal trial. Meng Yu stood in court, and then the civil law proceedings of the Immortal Sect took place. Grade Five Great Perfection Magic Artifact Moon God and three judges took into account all opinions and issued a definitive verdict.
Death penalty.
Though Meng Yu's actions were understandable, he had after all killed over thirty people.
Dressed in clean clothes, with a remorseful expression, Meng Yu listened to the verdict without delivering a passionate and rebellious declaration, but simply, straightforwardly acknowledged his guilt, willing to accept the severe punishment of the law, hoping only for a chance at redemption, wanting to be a good person in the years to come.
This was the first trial, and it was essential to show respect for the law.
Just like the high school girl who created the Explosive Talisman, the first trial also resulted in a death penalty.
Then, a locally famous lawyer offering free legal service for Meng Yu filed an appeal, claiming the client deeply regretted the impulse of the moment, and pleaded for the mercy of the Immortal Sect.
Unforgivable crimes, yet justifiable circumstances.
On the fifteenth day after the materials were submitted, Meng Yu was taken out of jail.
Many people become paranoid or extremely agitated, or unusually sycophantic during this time, but Meng Yu remained calm.
As a death row inmate during the appeal period, he received excellent food, a single room wasn't bad, and he could even apply to borrow books from the library, accessing various daily readings.
He borrowed some, but not the kind of books that could help one relax.
Following a prison guard, Meng Yu arrived at a room where his lawyer was sitting, along with two unexpected visitors—one was the handsome middle-aged man from Taibai University's Admission Office, the other was a staff member of the Immortal Sect.