Starting With 100 Million Lives

Chapter 1061 - 1061: I'm Standing Up for You

A moment later, a large crowd of people came out from the cave mansion.Among them were not only hundreds of immortals who had come to watch the commotion, but also Jiang Cheng and Celestial Venerable Hongqing.

Seeing the five Immortal Officials standing outside, even Brother Cheng was a bit surprised.

And the other Lower Court and Central Courtyard immortals familiar with the Law Enforcement Department's reputation displayed an immensely apprehensive expression.

Once this organization declares a person guilty, they'll never recover for the rest of their lives.

"I didn't expect it, but it actually alarmed the Upper Immortals of the Law Enforcement Department."

Celestial Venerable Hongqing hastily took the initiative to greet them, his eyes full of puzzlement.

"I didn't report to the Law Enforcement Department!"

"He's the one who reported it."

The leading Sixth-grade Immortal Official glanced sideways at Wenren Sihai.

The latter immediately jumped out with glee, seeking credit from Celestial Venerable Hongqing.

"Hahaha, Celestial Venerable Hongqing..."

"Upon learning that your alchemy furnace was stolen, I was indignant beyond measure, deeply empathetic!"

"The thief who stole your furnace must be severely punished; otherwise, it won't quell your fury!"

"You don't need to thank me; it's what I should do!"

As he spoke, he joyfully eyed Sect Leader Jiang up and down.

On hearing his words, Celestial Venerable Hongqing was not pleased, instead was left speechless.

"This... what is all this..."

The leading Sixth-grade Immortal Official then deeply regarded this Fifth-Grade Emperor Alchemist.

"Was your stolen alchemy furnace really found here?"

Celestial Venerable Hongqing quickly waved his hand: "No..."

"No?"

Wenren Sihai interrupted him immediately.

"How could it be not?"

The Sixth-grade Immortal Official from the Law Enforcement Department also interrupted him: "Young Master Wenren, what's going on here?"

Facing the Immortal Official's stern gaze, Wenren Sihai's heart sank.

Are they suspecting me of deceit!

Could it be that the alchemy furnace is too well hidden, and they haven't found it yet?

This won't do!

If they can't find it, then Jiang Cheng will get away scot-free!

"Impossible!"

"It's clearly inside his cave mansion!"

"I'll take you to find it!"

With that, he was the first to rush into Brother Cheng's cave mansion.

The three Upper Court Immortals under his command were so anxious they jumped, but failed to stop him.

Everyone soon entered the cave mansion again.

In front of the five Immortal Officials from the Law Enforcement Department, Wenren Sihai went straight to where he had hidden the alchemy furnace, then waved his hand to erase the concealment restriction.

Instantly, the stolen alchemy furnace appeared before everyone.

"Hahahaha, didn't I tell you, it's right here!"

"You all have seen it; I just discovered it, and did not frame anyone!"

"Now that the stolen goods have been found, what do you have to say?"

He pointed at Jiang Cheng, eagerly shouting: "Law Enforcement Department, you can apprehend this thief now!"

The five Immortal Officials from the Law Enforcement Department exchanged glances.

The other immortals present showed expressions similar to looking at a fool.

Brother Cheng, who had been silent all along, smiled slightly: "Young Master Wenren, how did you know in advance that the alchemy furnace was hidden in this spot?"

With this statement, everyone looked towards Wenren Sihai.

Their gazes were intriguing, communicating silently.

Only then did the latter realize the colossal mistake he had made.

"I heard it from someone else!"

"Who did you hear it from?"

Brother Cheng said lightly: "No one who entered my cave mansion just now left midway, nor did anyone send communications outside."

"I, I..."

Wenren Sihai stuttered, cold sweat forming on his forehead.

In a panic, he resorted to stubbornness.

"I guessed! I felt it intuitively, can't I guess it out of thin air?"

"Anyway, Celestial Venerable Hongqing's stolen alchemy furnace was found here, with the stolen goods in hand, whatever you say can't clear you of involvement..."

Before he could finish speaking, Celestial Venerable Hongqing stepped forward again.

"What nonsense are you spouting, when was my alchemy furnace stolen?"

"What did you say?" Wenren Sihai was dumbfounded.

This completely took him by surprise.

Even the five Immortal Officials from the Law Enforcement Department were utterly astonished.

Celestial Venerable Hongqing bowed to the five: "This matter is a misunderstanding; Jiang Cheng didn't steal my alchemy furnace..."

"This could be a misunderstanding?"

Wenren Sihai could not accept this.

He anticipated Jiang Cheng might argue, might find an excuse.

But he never expected Celestial Venerable Hongqing to pull such a move.

Your furnace was clearly stolen and found here, yet you call it a misunderstanding?

I'm standing up for you, how can you admit defeat first?

Are you kidding?

"Celestial Venerable Hongqing, how can you be so soft, so timid?"

He pointed indignantly at Jiang Cheng, loudly: "Unless you're afraid of this thief, even if he has Venerable Xi Wu backing him, so what? You have the Law Enforcement Department and the entire Celestial Palace behind you!"

"What nonsense are you speaking?"

As a Tier Five Emperor Alchemist, Celestial Venerable Hongqing was not afraid of him.

He pointed to Brother Cheng, solemnly saying: "The alchemy furnace was loaned to Jiang Cheng by me yesterday; it temporarily belonged to him, so where's the theft?"

Wenren Sihai was so exasperated he laughed.

"Do you take me for a fool?"

"You shouted early this morning about the stolen furnace; everyone heard it!"

Celestial Venerable Hongqing replied lightly: "That was me being muddled in the morning, forgetting I had already loaned it."

"You all know, I've used that furnace for years and am used to it. Suddenly not seeing it, naturally I felt uneasy."

"Originally, it was just a small misunderstanding."

"I just didn't expect this matter to even alarm the Law Enforcement Department, truly a sin!"

The five Immortal Officials from the Law Enforcement Department were speechless.

After all their years, they hadn't encountered such a situation before.

From their experience, Celestial Venerable Hongqing's furnace was likely truly stolen, not a misunderstanding.

But for some reason, he chose to cover for Jiang Cheng.

He'd rather claim to be muddled just to say so.

In fact, not only them, but the Lower Court and Central Courtyard immortals present were equally puzzled.

Before Wenren Sihai and the Law Enforcement Department arrived, the furnace was indeed found here, and everyone believed the thief had been caught.

But at that moment, the originally anxious and furious Celestial Venerable Hongqing suddenly changed his stance, declaring it a misunderstanding.

Back then he also said it was loaned to Jiang Cheng.

Until Wenren Sihai brought the Law Enforcement Department over, he and Jiang Cheng tacitly hid the furnace back, leading to the earlier scenes.

They weren't foolish, now they realized this was nothing but a frame-up.

Unsurprisingly, the real thief was Wenren Sihai.

Because his exposure was far too obvious.

However, Celestial Venerable Hongqing wasn't aware of this initially!

How did he become so composed upon finding the furnace and choose to trust Jiang Cheng?

That's truly baffling!