Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 72 Sharing weal and woe
In fact, Jiang Renqing had already believed most of what Zhou Qing said about the purpose of the formation diagram.

He guessed that Zhou Qing probably blamed Liu Bingxuan for the incident with Wei Xu last time, so he secretly made the formation diagram to take revenge on Liu Bingxuan.

If, in the end, it is confirmed that it was Liu Bingxuan who took the initiative to attack Zhou Qing with the Immortal Drunk, then there would be room for overturning the verdict on Wei Xu's case.

Elder Jiang Renqing felt a headache and thought to himself, this Zhou Qing is really a powerful person. Among many generations of disciples, no one has been as capable of causing trouble as he is.

Jiang Renqing immediately sent someone to the Formation Court to ask for someone to come and verify the function of the formation.

Soon, an apprentice from the Formation Court hurried over.

As soon as Zhou Qing saw him, he smiled and said, "Brother Wu, nice to meet you again."

It was Wu Tao who had given him the golden monkey skin before.

Wu Tao was also surprised to see Zhou Qing here and asked, "Brother Zhou, why are you here too?"

Zhou Qing said, "Brother Wu, don't you know why you were invited here?"

Wu Tao said, "It's said that a disciple used a formation to injure someone, and the Discipline Hall asked me to identify the function of the formation... Ah, that disciple couldn't be you, could it? Last time you said you wanted to construct a new formation, is that already completed?"

Seeing that the two of them were very familiar with each other and seemed to be talking non-stop, everyone couldn't help but feel a little impatient.

Jiang Renqing asked, "Wu Tao, why are you the only apprentice here? Where are the other formal formation masters?"

Wu Tao smiled and said, "I'm going to preside over the Five Elements Extinction Formation. Elder, please don't underestimate me. I can still understand ordinary formations."

Jiang Renqing had no choice but to hand the formation diagram to Wu Tao and said, "Please identify what this formation diagram is used for."

Wu Tao read the runes on the formation and soon his eyes lit up. He smiled and said, "That's a good idea. Judging from the choice and arrangement of the runes, it should be a formation that can rebound some kind of wood-attributed spiritual energy."

"wrong."

Wu Tao suddenly shouted, then laughed and said, "Not only does it rebound, but the formation also adds two counterattack runes. The entire formation diagram has no more than ten runes, but it achieves such a complex application. It can be said that the formation rules have been applied to the utmost perfection."

Wu Tao's words verified Zhou Qing's words.

Of course, Wu Tao determined that the formation was used to rebound a certain wood-attributed spiritual energy, and did not specify that it was the Divine Intoxication.

But Elder Jiang Renqing felt that there was no need to continue to dwell on it.

He looked at Liu Bingxuan and said, "Bingxuan, based on the existing evidence, Zhou Qing is qualified to ask you to enter the Truth Seeking Formation and reveal the truth."

Liu Bingxuan's headache had eased considerably, and he could barely speak. He stiffened his neck and shouted, "No need to cast a magic circle. I admit that I was the one who attacked Zhou Qing. I will bear any punishment."

Jiang Renqing said: "In that case, then..."

"Wait a minute!"

Zhou Qing interrupted.

Jiang Renqing asked, "Zhou Qing, do you have anything else to say?"

Zhou Qing said, "I suspect that the last time Wei Xu fell asleep in the alchemy room, it was Liu Bingxuan who caused it."

"Since he can take action against the disciples, he can naturally take action against Wei Xu."

"Disciple demands that Liu Bingxuan be brought to the magic circle and questioned whether he had attacked Wei Xu before. If this is true, he should be punished for both crimes!" Liu Bingxuan stared at Zhou Qing with resentment, and his eyes were almost spitting fire.

He had not expected that he would suffer such a great humiliation. He was made to roll on the ground by a junior who had just joined the sect for less than half a year. He made a fool of himself in front of everyone and was taken to the Discipline Hall to receive severe punishment.

If the elder had not been right beside him, he would have pounced on him immediately to let Zhou Qing experience his power.

He said bitterly, "Very good, Zhou Qing, you win this game."

Zhou Qing ignored his hateful words and bowed respectfully to the elder, saying, "Elder, please send someone to take Liu Bingxuan to the Seeking Truth Formation."

Jiang Renqing nodded and was about to give an order.

Liu Bingxuan shouted, "Don't bother with the brothers from the Discipline Hall. I'll confess all by myself. I was the one who made Wei Xu fall for the Immortal Intoxicant. I'll take any punishment I have!"

The elder immediately announced that Liu Bingxuan would be punished for both crimes, with one hundred and twenty soul-beating whips and a fine of one year's monthly allowance of spirit stones.

But he was hesitant about whether to execute it immediately.

Liu Bingxuan suffered a backlash from the formation and his mind was severely damaged. It was not easy for him to endure one hundred and twenty soul-beating whips.

Liu Bingxuan noticed the elder's hesitation and laughed, "Don't worry, elder. Just punish me. A mere 120 soul-smacking whips is something I can still endure."

"I'm having bad luck today, so I might as well get rid of it today. From now on, I'll only have good luck, and it will be someone else's turn to have bad luck."

After saying that, he burst into laughter again.

In this situation, Liu Bingxuan should have been extremely depressed and annoyed because he had committed a crime and was being punished. However, seeing how bold and strong he was, everyone was infected by his spirit and felt some sympathy for him.

Elder Jiang Renqing had no choice but to order the deacon to tie Liu Bingxuan to the jade pillar and prepare for execution.

Before the deacons could take action, a burst of hurried footsteps came from afar, and then Fang Yuhe rushed in with several disciples.

Fang Yuhe quickly walked up to the elder, first glanced at Zhou Qing coldly, and then said to the elder: "Elder, this disciple requests to take the punishment on behalf of Liu Bingxuan."

Liu Bingxuan was stunned and said in a lost voice, "Brother Fang, everyone has their own responsibilities. I did this myself, how can I let you take the punishment for me?"

The elder also said: "The sect establishes punishments to punish lawbreakers and teach future generations a lesson. You haven't made any mistakes, so how can we punish you?"

Fang Yuhe said sternly, "Elder, Bingxuan wanted to deal with Zhou Qing and told me beforehand. I didn't stop him, so I am considered his accomplice. As a senior brother, I should teach my junior brother. I failed to teach him, causing Liu Bingxuan to violate the sect rules. This is a serious mistake on my part."

"Therefore, after careful consideration, I find that my fault is far more serious than Bingxuan's. If the elders wish to punish Bingxuan, they should start with me first."

Liu Bingxuan didn't expect that Fang Yuhe would take all the blame on him. He was so emotional that his eyes became moist.

Not only was Liu Bingxuan deeply moved, but the other disciples who came with him were also inspired by Fang Yuhe's sense of righteousness. They shouted in unison: "Elder, we disciples are aware of Brother Liu's plan. We are all accomplices. Please accept the punishment as well."

Including Liu Bingxuan and Fang Yuhe, more than a dozen disciples unanimously demanded to take all the blame. They were full of confidence and their voices were high-pitched. They did not look like those who were being punished for their mistakes, but rather like heroes who were willing to sacrifice their lives for justice.

These dozen people have a close relationship on a daily basis, and now they feel even more that they share each other's honor and disgrace and have become an inseparable whole.

Fang Yuhe and Liu Bingxuan felt the change in the group atmosphere and were all delighted. They thought to themselves that although they failed to deal with Zhou Qing today and were tricked by him, they could use this opportunity to strengthen their relationship and become a more cohesive group.

This gain is much greater than that of one Zhou Qing. From now on, everyone will share the same hatred and hardships. Let alone one Zhou Qing, even if there are ten Zhou Qings, what is there to be afraid of?

(End of this chapter)