When I woke up, the entire cultivation world was talking about my master.

At this moment, Ji Cheng'an leaned back on the soft couch, imperiously ordering the physicians of Baicaotang to serve him tea and water.

Qiao Yu, who was guarding inside the house, brought over the medicinal soup. Ji Cheng'an only took one sip before cursing loudly because it was too hot.

With a crash, the medicine bowl shattered at the doorway.

Qiao Yu had no choice but to squat down and clean up the broken bowls. Just then, a series of heavy footsteps rang in her ears.

Looking up, a group of burly disciples from the Discipline Hall stood at the entrance, their expressions solemn.

"Junior Brother Ji, please come with us to the Discipline Hall."

Ji Cheng'an was annoyed by everyone, and impatiently waved his hand, saying, "I don't care who you are, get lost."

The disciples of the Discipline Hall exchanged glances, nodded, and simultaneously took out the Immortal Binding Rope.

These essential household items, with their wide range of uses, are perfect for capturing people.

"What are you doing! I am of noble birth, how dare you... lay a hand on me! Ah!! What kind of broken magic weapon is this! Wei Yi! Come to my rescue!!"

Several disciples of the Discipline Hall, each two meters tall, stepped forward and lifted up the bound Ji Cheng'an from both sides, saying "I'm sorry" and "I'm sorry" while showing no mercy in their strength.

There was nothing they could do; they obeyed the Discipline Hall and ignored everything else.

"You're all crazy! Let go of me!!"

Ji Cheng'an wanted to draw his sword to fight back, but his injuries had not yet healed and he was in pain all over his body, so he was powerless to resist.

This commotion alarmed many people and attracted a large crowd of disciples to watch along the way.

"What happened?"

"They must be investigating a theft case... It seems quite a few people have been taken to the disciplinary hall."

"Huh!? The Fourth Prince is also involved in the case!?"

Ji Cheng'an shouted himself hoarse the whole way, but the shadow guards never came to his rescue.

He was unaware that Wei Yi had also been captured.

The master and servant will eventually meet in the disciplinary hall.

Yuan Hou got completely drunk at the banquet. Upon receiving the news, he jumped up in shock and rushed toward the Discipline Hall, only to be stopped by the guards at the entrance.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan, the theft involves the Eastern Palace and the Wanderer Tribe. We need Junior Brother Ji's cooperation in the investigation. The Discipline Hall will not deliberately make things difficult for him." The guard disciple was impartial and incorruptible.

Lord Yuan was dumbfounded.

The Fourth Prince?

theft?

He suspected he was still drunk, so he slapped himself twice across the face. In this tense atmosphere, a theft... could it be that His Highness the Crown Prince's Thousand-Layered Cold Iron was stolen?

"Yes, what's missing?" Yuan Hou swallowed hard.

The guards of the Discipline Hall didn't want to explain too much, but seeing his pale face, they kindly said, "It's Qian Ning Han Tie from the Wanderer Tribe."

Just as I expected!!

Outsiders may not know, but he knows very well that the Fourth Prince and the Crown Prince have been brothers since childhood and have a very good relationship. It is impossible for them to do such a thing!

"They're all from the palace, how could the Fourth Prince possibly steal His Highness the Crown Prince's Thousand-Glazed Iron?! This must be a misunderstanding!" Marquis Yuan was covered in cold sweat.

Actually, his main purpose in coming to the Taiyi Sect this time was to accomplish two things:

First, escort the Fourth Prince to become an apprentice of Immortal Lord Jixue.

— Not completed.

Second, to assist in transporting important goods belonging to Crown Prince Ji Ran.

The goods are lost.

More trouble than good, Yuan Hou couldn't find any words to describe his feelings at this moment.

No, I have to go find Pei Fang'an!

Ji Cheng'an's current identity is Pei Fang'an's personal disciple. Anhe Immortal Lord can always reason with people. In short, let's release the Fourth Prince from the Discipline Hall first, and then slowly investigate the real culprit!

Yuan Hou was so anxious that he didn't expect that as soon as he turned around, he would be sternly grabbed by the guards.

"I apologize, Fellow Daoist Yuan. I have just received news that all those who are closely related to Junior Brother Ji must cooperate with the Discipline Hall's investigation and are temporarily prohibited from moving around freely."

Lord Yuan was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

meaning is.

Since you're already here, come in and have a seat.

With such an incident occurring throughout the sect, not only were all the disciples of the Discipline Hall mobilized, but most of the disciples above the Foundation Establishment stage were also temporarily reassigned to assist and join the night patrol team.

In addition, the Discipline Hall also needs some staff.

"Master, should I go with you to the Discipline Hall, or should we go on night patrol?" Chu Xianlan asked naturally.

Yi Chen almost instinctively wanted his disciple to follow him, but the words caught in his throat.

Pei Fang'an ordered the Discipline Hall to arrest Ji Cheng'an without hesitation and in a strictly official manner. Wei Jin also generally left Xiao Huandu to his own devices, allowing him to develop on his own.

Looking back at myself...

He always seemed to want to protect Chu Xianlan under his wing.

Excessive protection is not necessarily a good thing.

Moreover, he had already decided to maintain the proper distance between master and disciple, and to prevent Chu Xianlan from becoming immersed in this misplaced dependence. Thinking of his disciple's various "clingy" behaviors after he came out of seclusion, Yi Chen sighed inwardly... If he always went along with his ideas, it would only make that obsession grow deeper and deeper, and completely mess up his true nature.

"...Master?"

After waiting for a while without receiving a response, Chu Xianlan asked again in confusion.

Why is Master's expression so solemn and serious? Is there some deep consideration behind it?

"You don't need to come with me, just participate in the night patrol." At this moment, Yi Chen finally spoke.

"Your disciple obeys."

Having received the order, Chu Xianlan didn't waste any more time. She neatly bowed and turned to leave.

"etc."

No sooner had he taken a step than the person behind him spoke again.

Yi Chen pursed his lips slightly, "Let's ask Xiao Huandu to go with you. Two people in a group can look out for each other and be safer."

Xiao Huandu was woken from his bed by Chu Xianlan's telepathic message. He arrived on his sword, looking utterly shocked. "Brother, are you kidding me?! How did Ji Cheng'an get arrested and taken to the Discipline Hall?! My master said he even stole his brother's things?! That's incredibly audacious!"

"Keep your voice down."

Chu Xianlan shook her head helplessly, then magically produced a magic tube and shone it on Xiao Huandu's face.

A blinding light shone down, making it impossible for Xiao Huandu to open his eyes: "Damn it, don't shine your crappy magic weapon on me! It's blinding me!"

Chu Xianlan tossed the magic tube into his hand, "Take it, you'll need it later."

"Thanks." Xiao Huandu caught it. "It seems like the Discipline Hall is interrogating the Fourth Prince, it's quite a big affair. I really want to go and join the fun." As he spoke, he changed the subject, bumping Chu Xianlan's shoulder, "By the way, why aren't you with your master? That's strange!"

"What's so strange about that?" Chu Xianlan gave him a strange look and left him behind.

Xiao Huandu took a long stride to catch up: "Ever since Immortal Lord Jixue returned, you've been like a completely different person. You're like a dragon, appearing and disappearing without a trace, staying at the Jade Capital Pavilion every day without coming down the mountain. It's so hard for me to even see you! Others use that kind of perseverance to pursue their Daoist partners, but you're all focused on guarding your master. Calling you a fanatical fanboy wouldn't be an exaggeration!"

"You think you know so much?" Chu Xianlan's fists hardened.

Good heavens! It was one thing for Qu Ling to say something shocking before, but how come even Xiao Huandu, this clueless guy, said the same thing!

"I call that keen insight!" Xiao Huandu said smugly. "So I guessed that this time, Immortal Lord Jixue deliberately sent you away because she found you annoying and clingy. She wanted to teach you to be independent!"