Starting With 100 Million Lives

Chapter 1060 - 1060: Caught Red-Handed

The chief alchemist of King Jia's Dojo is Celestial Venerable Hongqing.As a former member of the Pill True Realm, the temperament of Celestial Venerable Hongqing is far better than most of his peers in the Alchemy Dao.

For immortals seeking alchemy guidance, whether from the Upper Court or Lower Court, as long as they are members of King Jia's Dojo, he maintains immense patience.

The patience is almost enthusiastic.

Especially compared to those aloof and indifferent alchemists, his temperament is so noble it could move the heavens and the earth.

And the reason he is considered one of the three untouchables is due to his status as a Tier Five Emperor Alchemist.

Alchemists at this tier are rare even in emperor-level dojos.

His presence is like a bragging right for King Jia's Dojo.

Yet, on this serene morning, this usually amiable master lost his composure.

His piercing screams almost caused the whole King Jia's Dojo to erupt.

"My pill furnace!"

"Which damned thief stole my pill furnace!"

For an alchemist, an alchemy furnace is akin to their weapon.

A good alchemy furnace can increase the pill formation rate and quality.

Celestial Venerable Hongqing's alchemy furnace was crafted with years of effort, collecting materials from everywhere, and was made through many failures and a chance opportunity, resulting in a top-grade pill furnace.

It is no exaggeration to say that it's his lifeline.

Upon learning that his alchemy furnace had been stolen, everyone at King Jia's Dojo was almost furious.

"How hateful!"

"Someone actually stole the master's pill furnace?"

"Who would be so deranged?"

"It must be another alchemist because others couldn't use that thing."

"But selling it could still fetch a lot of resources..."

"The master is esteemed and has helped us tremendously. Stealing his furnace is opposing King Jia's Dojo!"

Not only the Central Courtyard's Lower Court Immortals whom the master had guided but even the Celestial Venerable Immortal Officials moved out, with Venerable Xi Wu included.

"Find that thief!"

"Check thoroughly!"

Hearing the commotion outside, Wenren Sihai burst into laughter.

Of course, the pill furnace was stolen by him.

Although he had no interest in the furnace itself, it could be used to frame someone.

After stealing the furnace, he immediately hid it in Jiang Cheng's cave mansion.

Waiting for the investigation to reach there, they'd catch the thief red-handed.

Due to recently gaining fame by subduing Venerable Xi Wu, Brother Cheng would often take this Supreme sibling around the dojo to flaunt.

Coupled with Qiu Yuxuan frequently being out, his cave mansion had no restrictions or arrays activated, leaving it almost undefended.

Wenren Sihai's plan was so smooth it felt surreal even to him.

However, this wasn't his ultimate goal.

This might tarnish Jiang Cheng's reputation, make Celestial Venerable Hongqing resent him, but it wouldn't ensure Brother Cheng's demise.

"Quick, quick, quick!"

"Inform the Law Enforcement Department!"

"I don't believe we can't ruin that guy this time!"

The Law Enforcement Department holds immense power as the overseer of celestial laws in the Celestial Palace.

Wherever the Ten Celestial Emperors' authority reaches, all immortals are under the department's control.

Everyone fears this powerful organization that could suddenly appear to arrest them.

Even someone with strong backing like Wenren Sihai usually avoids associations with this organization.

But this time, he eagerly awaited them.

Being caught stealing in the dojo can be a significant issue.

If minor, it's merely a disgrace, with slight punishment by the dojo.

But once it reaches the Law Enforcement Department, their involvement makes it an immense affair.

Expulsion from the dojo and subsequent detention by the department is certain.

It may be followed by harsher punishments, like having cultivation abolished, imprisoned for billions of years...

"I will have him dead!"

"Once he's locked up, he won't survive!"

President Wenren already planned how he'd bribe connections to ensure Jiang Cheng receives an even harsher sentence after his detention.

The uproar outside continued.

To 'clear away suspicion,' he didn't meddle into the chaos.

Search, search, it's about to reach Jiang Cheng's cave mansion soon.

With so many witnesses, Jiang Cheng could hardly justify himself.

"Ruthless!"

"This string of attacks is too vicious."

After thorough scheming, Wenren Sihai laughed loudly.

"How can I be so capable?"

"Hahaha, I'm starting to admire myself..."

Meanwhile, the group led by Celestial Venerable Hongqing finally arrived at Jiang Cheng's cave mansion.

Brother Cheng welcomed their arrival wholeheartedly, cooperating fully.

He had no slightest intent of asserting his status or claiming their unworthiness to search his mansion.

As expected by Wenren Sihai, Celestial Venerable Hongqing's pill furnace was indeed found here.

Instantly, the mansion was in an uproar, shaking the rooftiles.

The Upper Court Immortal hidden outside observing, upon hearing the racket, knew it was done and immediately rushed to report.

"It's found!"

Wenren Sihai's eyes shone with dazzling gold as he urgently asked: "In Jiang Cheng's cave mansion?"

"Exactly!"

"How many people?"

"Ninety percent of King Jia's Dojo's members are present at the scene!"

"Hahaha..."

Wenren Sihai burst into laughter again.

Meanwhile, another Upper Court Immortal flew in to report.

"The Law Enforcement Department has arrived!"

"Perfect timing, wonderful!"

Despite his unresolved injuries, Wenren Sihai forced himself to go out and greet them.

Upon seeing outside, the Law Enforcement Department dispatched five Immortal Officials.

Leading them was a Sixth-grade Immortal Official!

Usually, for disputes involving an Immortal City, the department sends a Ninth-grade Immortal Official or even attendants.

In crashes involving the dojo, at most an eighth-grade is sent.

This time they dispatched a sixth-grade official? Clearly, the Law Enforcement Department is prioritizing this matter!

Wenren Sihai was even more delighted.

"Welcome, welcome!"

"Welcome to all of you..."

Seeing his joyful expression, the five Immortal Officials frowned simultaneously.

A problem arose, and you're joyfully welcoming? Why?

Law Enforcement Department functions without need for welcomes, you know that?

"Is this reported by you?"

Wenren Sihai nodded rapidly: "Yes, yes, we've caught him and the incriminating evidence is conclusive!"

The leading Sixth-grade Immortal Official was surprised: "You've already caught him?"

"Yes, yes, please follow me."

Wenren Sihai energetically led the way, leaving the five officials more speechless.

With your demeanor, even a fool can see you have animosity towards the captured person.

Otherwise, why would you act this way?

The group quickly arrived at Jiang Cheng's cave mansion.

Still outside, Wenren Sihai shouted loudly.

"The Law Enforcement Department's Immortal Officials are here!"

"Get out here and greet them!"