JSCMU-Chapter 49: The One with Evil Intent

Zhao Wuji acted as though he hadn’t noticed the subtle glances exchanged between the two disciples. He calmly said, “Present the robes of the direct disciple.”

A disciple stepped forward, holding two robes in hand, and stopped in front of Yun Jin and Ye Danxia.

“These direct disciple robes are spiritual artifacts. Once you infuse them with spiritual energy, they can be used immediately,” the disciple reminded them.

Both Yun Jin and Ye Danxia infused their robes with spiritual energy, and in the next instant, the garments automatically dressed themselves onto their bodies.

Gu Jinghong stared fixedly, and after confirming that Yun Jin had put on the robe, the corners of his lips curled into a sinister smile.

Wearing the robe, Yun Jin raised an eyebrow slightly.

And in that very moment,

The system’s voice rang out.

“Beep beep beep. Harmful substance detected.”

Yun Jin wasn’t surprised at all. She calmly said, “Run a detailed scan.”

After deducting one simplification attempt, the scan result was displayed.

“Detected substance: Beast-Luring Powder. This drug strongly attracts beasts below the Foundation Establishment Stage. If there are such beasts nearby, there is a high probability they will attack the host.”

Yun Jin smiled.

Still the same old tricks, just like the previous life.

That Second Senior Brother of Ye Danxia had some skill with beasts and medicinal substances. In her previous life, Yun Jin had suffered quite a bit because of those very skills.

But in this life, he won’t have his way.

“System, extract the Beast-Luring Powder,” Yun Jin ordered.

“Extraction requires five simplification attempts.”

“Deduct them.”

With the deduction complete, a small bottle silently appeared in Yun Jin’s storage pouch, containing the extracted Beast-Luring Powder.

At this moment, the robe distribution to the official and outer disciples had also concluded.

Zhao Wuji continued, “Next, we will distribute the disciple identity tokens and a set of basic spiritual tools.”

Disciples below began carrying trays forward.

Just then, the corners of Gu Jinghong’s lips curled again into a sinister smile.

It’s almost time!

As disciples of the Sect Master, they ought to stand above all. Since Yun Jin dared to act so arrogantly, it was only fitting she paid the price. Right?

Disciple token?

Yun Jin was just about to speak.

When suddenly, a distant, low beast roar could be faintly heard.

“What’s going on? Is it the Spirit Beast Pavilion?”

“Did something happen to the spirit beasts in the Beast Pavilion?”

A buzz of discussion broke out among the crowd.

“That shouldn’t be. Doesn’t the beast ring keep them under control?”

“But that sound doesn’t seem right…”

Something was already going wrong?

Yue Zhao couldn’t help but glance nervously toward the Spirit Beast Pavilion.

He had a bad feeling that this might be targeted at his little junior sister.

“Go check what’s happening at the Spirit Beast Pavilion,” Zhao Wuji instructed Gu Jinghong.

Gu Jinghong acknowledged the order and left for the Spirit Beast Pavilion.

The ceremony was naturally suspended.

“Xiao Jin, what do you think could be happening?” Ye Danxia blinked, watching Yun Jin with a leisurely and composed expression.

She knew this incident was aimed at Yun Jin, and the unlucky one would definitely be her.

At this moment, she couldn’t help but start mocking her in advance.

Yun Jin smiled. “I don’t know either. I’ve never caused trouble in my life. It probably has nothing to do with me.”

As she spoke, her fingers moved almost imperceptibly.

The Beast-Luring Powder immediately scattered onto Ye Danxia.

Ye Danxia noticed nothing and continued, “Is that so? I also hope it has nothing to do with any of us.”

Gu Jinghong returned shortly, bringing with him an old man who guarded the Spirit Beast Pavilion.

“Senior Ling, did something happen at the Spirit Beast Pavilion?” Zhao Wuji asked respectfully.

Ling Fei’s strength wasn’t especially high, he was still stuck at the peak of Soul Transformation Stage.

However, he had a unique skill: He could communicate with spirit beasts. As such, the Spirit Beast Pavilion had always been under his care.

Especially since only Ling Fei could barely speak with the sect guardian spirit beast at the late Fusion Stage residing in Tianxing Pavilion, his status was considered quite special.

Ling Fei stroked his beard, showing a hint of confusion in his expression. “The ones rioting this time are only beasts at the Qi Refining Stage, and a very small number at the Foundation Establishment Stage. The other beasts haven’t shown any signs. I tried communicating with the agitated ones, but they’re in a frenzy and currently unresponsive. I’ll try again once they calm down to investigate further.”

“They can’t go on like this. Qi Refining beasts are too fragile. If something happens, it’ll be bad,” Gu Jinghong said with concern. “Senior Ling, we really must find the cause and resolve this crisis.”

Ling Fei looked at Gu Jinghong kindly. “Jinghong, do you have any ideas?”

Gu Jinghong was quite gifted in beast taming, and he always showed a well-behaved, obedient side in front of Ling Fei. Ling Fei had always liked him and even gave him guidance many times.

Now, hearing Gu Jinghong speak, he was eager to see what this talented disciple could come up with.

Gu Jinghong looked worried. “Judging by the state of the spirit beasts, it looks like they’ve been corrupted by evil.”

Corrupted?

Ling Fei’s gaze flickered slightly.

“I wonder if anyone here has heard the rumor,” Gu Jinghong began to speak slowly and confidently. “In this world, some people are born evil. These people carry an innate evil aura, which is very hard for humans to detect. But to spirit beasts with their pure nature, it’s extremely obvious. When such a person appears nearby, spirit beasts may become affected and fall into agitation.”

“Jinghong, is there truly such a thing?” Zhao Wuji asked sternly. “You’re not speaking nonsense?”

Ling Fei thought for a moment and said, “What Jinghong said isn’t without basis. While rare, such cases have occurred before. Moreover, the higher the cultivation of the one carrying the evil aura, the stronger the spirit beasts they can influence. If the beasts being affected are mostly Qi Refining Stage, with a few at Foundation Establishment, then the person’s cultivation should be in the high Qi Refining Stage. Since most Foundation Establishment Stage beasts are unaffected, the person likely hasn’t yet reached Foundation Establishment.”

“Such a thing truly exists!” Zhao Wuji was shocked. “If someone like this appeared in my Tianxing Sect, wouldn’t it be a disaster once they grow stronger? Senior Ling, is there a way to identify this person?”

As the situation escalated,

Lin Ya’s expression began to shift.

How could he not see it?

This whole affair was clearly aimed at Yun Jin.

But what exactly had they done to her?

Lin Ya couldn’t help but spoke. “Spirit beast riots aren’t caused by just one thing. What if the beasts ate the wrong food?”

Ling Fei paused, considering the possibility.

But Zhao Wuji snapped, “Lin Ya! Are you saying Senior Ling fed them incorrectly? Ever since Senior Ling took over the Spirit Beast Pavilion, when had such a mistake ever occurred? All food is personally reviewed by him, how could there be a problem? With the spirit beasts suddenly rioting, I say it’s definitely caused by someone carrying evil aura!”

“And verifying it is simple. If there really is such a person, we just need to release the rioting spirit beasts. Whichever disciple they attack first is most likely the one with evil aura!” Gu Jinghong added immediately.

“Utter nonsense! This is clearly—” Lin Ya tried to object forcefully.

He knew they mustn’t let the beasts be used this way!

Xiao Jin definitely wasn’t someone with evil aura, but if someone had tampered with her…

After this, she could be falsely labeled as evil!

“Master,” Yun Jin blinked, suddenly putting on a worried face. “I think what Senior Brother Gu said is quite reasonable. I too feel there might be someone evil in our sect.”