bullyxtreme Chapter 283 Elder Qingpeng 2
Chapter 283 Elder Qingpeng 2
However, the mastermind behind the scenes has not been caught, and Elder Qingpeng remains the prime suspect, so the Enforcement Hall has not released him.
Setting aside the suspicion of Elder Qingpeng for the time being, let's focus solely on his characteristic of only liking to steal things inlaid with sparkly glitter.
The Enforcement Hall focused its attention on the most suspicious spirit beast. Many spirit beasts have a preference for sparkly jewels. For example, dragons, although they prefer golden things, will not refuse anything that is sparkly.
For example, most crow-like mythical beasts have a habit of carrying treasures in their beaks, and they are fast and very cunning.
For example, the Orange Bear also likes to lay shiny things on its cave to get through the long winter nights.
There have been instances where orange bears have built nests and stolen and hoarded shiny treasures.
The small sect was thrown into chaos, and no one knew who did it. Even the sect's secret treasures were stolen by the orange bear.
It wasn't until hibernation ended and its owner came to check on the orange bear that they found the culprit—a pile of treasures under the bear.
The reason it wasn't discovered at first is because the Orange Bear itself is very rare, and before hibernation, the Orange Bear has very low material desires, similar to ordinary bear-like spirit beasts.
Only when they hibernate and build their nests will they go to great lengths to collect glittering jewels.
As a spirit beast in the cultivation world, it doesn't hibernate once a year like ordinary beasts. Hibernation depends on the physical condition of the Orange Bear itself, and it's perfectly normal for it not to hibernate for ten years.
Hibernation is a way for the Orange Bear to recuperate, and it is a rare phenomenon that only occurs based on its strength and physical condition. Breaking through in its sleep is also quite common!
The guy who contracted the Orange Bear was a novice, and not everyone has a complete lineage like the Five Great Sects, so he was very unfamiliar with the Orange Bear's characteristics.
He didn't check on the orange bear when it built its nest, and when it hibernated, it buried its treasures under its body, so he couldn't see them.
That's why this blunder happened in the sect.
Having learned from past mistakes, the Enforcement Hall is now focusing its investigation on spirit beasts that like sparkly things. To be able to steal right under the noses of a Nascent Soul stage elder, this thief must have incredibly powerful stealth skills!
The head of the Enforcement Hall first focused his attention on those crow-like spirit beasts.
Because sects prohibit flying with swords, there is a great demand for flying spirit beasts, and there are many crow-type spirit beasts, such as spirit crows and ghost crows.
These spirit beasts have all undergone special training at the rental office, so they rarely steal, and there have never been any adult spirit beasts.
Young spirit beasts are mischievous, and this kind of behavior is not a problem. It's not impossible that it's a matter of personal preference or nature.
The problem is that a young spirit beast doesn't have the strength to steal right under the nose of a Nascent Soul cultivator.
Not all young spirit beasts are as strong as Rainbow Dash; Rainbow Dash is an exception!
The adult spirit beasts have received special training, so the focus is on the crow-like spirit beasts brought from outside by the elders and disciples. However, the sect has special regulations that such spirit beasts must be sent to the rental office for training, which is very unlikely unless they are unregistered!
How is that possible? What are those elders and disciples planning to do if they haven't registered?
The investigation is deadlocked.
However, Elder Qingpeng's suspicions have been cleared!
The one who cleared his name was the same outer sect elder who had arrested him; the elder's precious pearl had been stolen again!
Now the outer sect elders couldn't hold back any longer. How could they keep such a close eye on him stealing?
This time he learned his lesson and kept the precious pearl with him at all times, but it was stolen again!
Elder Qingpeng's suspicions have been cleared. After all, he doesn't have a contracted beast and he's still in the Enforcement Hall. How could he steal someone else's treasure under the very nose of the Enforcement Hall?
The stolen pearl was not found in Elder Qingpeng's courtyard either.
Senior Sister Shuxuan, who had been informed that her father had been arrested, successfully got the chance to bring him out! She rushed over without stopping, and when she learned the reason for her father's arrest, she almost laughed out of anger!
Although his innocence was cleared and he was able to successfully leave the Hall of Law Enforcement, he was still shocked to see his daughter waiting outside the Hall of Law Enforcement!
Elder Qingpeng is unhappy!
"Ahem! I'm sorry, Elder Qingpeng, we did not go looking for your daughter, but you know, if someone is arrested without cause, their relatives, friends, and teachers will want to know the reason, otherwise what if they cause trouble for our Enforcement Hall!"
The disciples of the Enforcement Hall looked apologetic, but offered no explanation whatsoever.
Elder Qingpeng, even if there really is such a rule, you're probably gloating, aren't you!
"father!"
"I was wrong!"
Seeing her father readily admit his mistake, Senior Sister Shuxuan couldn't help but laugh in exasperation. This old man! Who was she doing this for by not letting him drink?
Isn't it just that she wants this old man to stay with her for a few more years?
"Let's go back!"
Senior Sister Shuxuan sighed without complaining. She knew her father's hobby—a drunkard—and that he could endure it for her for so long was no wonder!
"Xuanbao, your dad will definitely hold back from now on. I won't drink anymore, I'll never drink again. Don't be angry!"
"I'm not angry!" Shuxuan looked at her father, who was being very careful beside her. How could she bear to be angry with this little old man? "I was too hasty! Let's take it slow, okay?"
Elder Qingpeng's eyes lit up, which meant he could drink a little now. He quickly nodded and said, "I'll do whatever Xuanbao says!"
"Don't call me Xuanbao!" Hearing her father's affectionate nickname, Shuxuan's ears felt a little hot. She had always been the senior sister at Lefeng, and only her father used such a childish name to address her.
If this nickname gets out, how will she face her senior and junior sisters?
"Okay! Xuanbao!"
Shuxuan sighed and said, "Fine, let her father do as he pleases! I've told him so many times, but he hasn't changed."
Previously, no one had ever imagined that someone in the sect would steal, so this outer sect elder did not take any measures against his precious pearl. After all, who would steal it from his own courtyard?
However, given the precedent, although this outer sect elder hid the pearl on his person and didn't think anyone would steal it, he still took precautions to protect the pearl.
A tracking mark was placed on it, but this mark is very useless. It will lose contact if you go a little further away, and there is a way to remove it, except for those who know nothing about tracking marks.
Fortunately, the mark of the lost item was not removed, and his precious pearl was still in the outer elder's courtyard.
The sect took this very seriously, and the Enforcement Hall dispatched a large number of people to apprehend this petty thief and the person behind him, following the outer sect elder.
Who's so pathetic as to be unable to control their contracted beast? Please, please don't let the other party incite their contracted beast to do such a despicable thing!
Otherwise, the clan rules will show no mercy!