"Our sect isn't petty to punish a junior who spoke just because of a misunderstanding." Wu Yuan said, a matured air around him as he glanced at Xi Shi, but immediately looked away. An eyesore, as Ah Yi has said. He thought when he remembered his meeting with Sun Yi earlier.

Zheng Fu Gong nodded as he stroked his beard. He glanced at Chen Jing who was frowning and rolling his eyes at Xi Shi who was still kneeling on the floor. What not petty? He thought and chose not to pursue the matter. "Withdraw." He told Xi Shi.

"This lowly disciple is grateful for elder Zheng for his understanding! This lowly disciple is grateful for sect leader Wu's benevolence!" Xi Shi said and immediately went back to the Shanliangde Sect's group. However, Xi Ning distanced herself from him. Xi Shi secretly balled his fists. Gong Xian may have not distanced himself and remained in his position, but that's because he doesn't care a bit about everything. He even looked sleepy.

Zheng Fu Gong cleared his throat before he spoke. "We've already interrogated the others who were attacked earlier and they recounted what happened to them to us." He said. "Let us hear your statements." He told the six people before them.

Isn't this redundant? They thought, but they didn't dare disobey the highest elder. Jing Rui, Wu Yuan and Chen Jing sat on the side as they prepared to listen.

Qian Lin stepped forward and spoke first. "This disciple's name is Qian Lin, of the Qianxu Sect." he said. "Our sect was preparing to rest when we were attacked by a group of black-clothed people. We fought back and killed them, but we also suffered losses. My fellow disciples were injured." He explained.

"It is already fortunate that no one died in your sect." Pai Lie said. He has a stern expression on his face. His words may be harsh, but it is the truth. The weaker sects who were also attacked, a large number of them died. And those that died are even just accompanying their participants.

Qian Lin understood this matter, since Jing Bai already told him earlier about the demonic cultivators' plot. He then withdrew and stood next to Xu Li. Next who spoke is Shu Mu. "Greetings, elders. Sect Jing. Sect Leader Wu. Chen patriarch." Shu Mu cupped his hands and greeted. The only commendable about Shu Mu is that he is respective of the elderly. He told them that some of his fellow disciples died and he was wounded, but his wound has already been treated. Then, he withdrew.

Xi Ning knew when to act spoiled, and it's definitely not now. Thus, she greeted them before she spoke. "I was attacked when I am brewing my potions. I poured a Stinky Ginseng Potion on the floor and escaped." She said. The potion is a brewed ginseng and its product will smell like a strong urine and vomit. Their expression twitched but immediately schooled their expression to not lose their face. Xi Ning just smiled and went back to her position. She's a terrible woman. The smell of the Stinky Ginseng Potion lasts for two days. The place where she's staying will definitely lose business.

Gong Xian spoke next and his voice was lazy. He was sleeping when he heard his window opened and he immediately attacked the person that appeared. Their face was covered in black lines. What if it was a burglar? Then the burglar won't live tomorrow? They can see that Gong Xian was really sleepy. His eyes are already half-closed.

Xi Shi spoke next and said that he was studying a book of spells. He'll be participating in the Spell Casting test during the preliminary stage tomorrow. After he withdrew, everyone fell silent as their gaze fell on Cheng Sheng who silently stepped forward and bowed. "Greetings. This disciple is the fourth disciple of the Xinfaxian Sect, Cheng Sheng." He said and stood upright. "This disciple was about to sleep and closed my window." He made a pause before he continued. His eyelids lowered, and his long eyelashes fanned his deep eyes. "This disciple knows how to make arrays, thus I laid a barrier around the inn. I discovered the presence of a stranger on the roof, just above my room." He raised his head and looked at them. He saw them listening with all their attention on him. "The array was called Acute Barrier."

"What is it?" Pai Lie asked, his eyes full of interest as he looked at him.

"Acute Barrier is an array that tells its master everything surrounded or touching the array. If it notices an external force, it'll held on to the person outside its master's permission." Cheng Sheng explained.

Everyone's eyes are filled with awe as they looked at Cheng Sheng. They've already heard of him a month ago. Hearing is one thing. But seeing the person, it's definitely something. Not only is this person brimming with talent and intelligence. But he's also handsome! Chen Jing looked at Cheng Sheng with pride in his eyes. Wu Yuan has an appreciative look. The five elders have still not recovered from their shock, as well as the other four disciples. Gong Xian has already slept while standing. This is another talent.

They immediately restrained their emotions. "Disciple Chen is indeed filled with talent. Chen patriarch must be proud." Zheng Fu Gong said and looked at Chen Jing.

Chen Jing indeed has a proud look on his face. "Of course." He looked at Cheng Sheng, affection in his eyes. The five elders looked at Cheng Sheng in interest, especially Pai Lie. Xi Ning and Qian Lin admired him. Shu Mu discreetly frowned while Xi Shi's eyes are filled with envy and hate. He's really Chen Han's younger brother. He's annoying as him! He thought.

Gong Xian can't help but open his eyes and looked at where everybody was looking. I'm damn sleepy. When will this end? He thought and can't help but raise his hand to cover his yawn. The corner of his eyes poured out some tears because he's too sleepy. "… ah." he muttered when he attracted everyone's attention. He immediately wiped the suspicious liquid in the corner of his mouth and then wiped it on his robe.

Xi Ning can't help but show a look of disgust while Xi Shi's face became red because of shame. Gong Xian… can't you restrain yourself?

Gong Xian: I already did. Just send me back already!