Chapter 385: Interrogation

Chapter 385: Interrogation

Things came too suddenly. The exhausted Han Fairy was about to soak in the Spirit Spring to relax when an overwhelming surge of spiritual energy crashed against her.

If spiritual energy could seep through stone walls, it meant this Spirit Spring was on the verge of collapse.

Why was there such powerful energy pouring out from the Male Cultivator Spirit Spring? Could it be Lin Nuo?

No matter what, since the Spirit Spring was in danger of crumbling, she couldn’t just stand by and watch.

In fact, after the last collapse incident, the Spirit Spring she had just built was specially reinforced. She had set up protective Fu, and if the spring were to collapse, she could potentially intervene with her own spiritual energy to avert disaster.

Without further ado, she immediately began to channel her energy.

Han Fairy focused intently, mobilizing her inner power while coordinating with the Fu placed around the spring. Chanting the incantation, ethereal lights flickered around the perimeter, and a force surged into the spring, attempting to uphold the collapsing structure.

Good, the situation was temporarily stable; she could barely keep it under control, but she needed to exert more strength.

She continued to channel her energy, struggling to stabilize the Spirit Spring, but the opposing spiritual energy only grew stronger, and she increasingly felt outmatched.

It was no use; she couldn’t contain it any longer.

Han Fairy tried her best, but it was just impossible to keep it up. She could only activate a Spirit Shield for protection and retreat.

Bang! The stone wall separating the Male and Female Cultivator Spirit Springs shattered, first bursting open a hole, allowing her to catch a glimpse of what lay beyond.

Is that them?!

She was astonished to discover her four disciples on the other side, tugging at each other.

“What’s going on with you all? Stop it immediately!”

Han Fairy shouted, but it was already too late; the spiritual energy they emitted had ignited a riot of all the crystals, and the Spirit Spring began to surge violently.

Boom!

It exploded.

With a tremendous roar, warm spring water splashed in all directions, debris from the shattered rocks scattered everywhere.

The powerful explosion sent them all flying apart, and the pulled-together group finally separated.

The explosion continued to rage. Lin Nuo and the others quickly cast their Spirit Shields to avoid being blasted off Tianling Mountain.

Fortunately, the facility was equipped with various protective spirit arrays and inscriptions, so while the spring explosion would not collapse the entire venue, the violent response of the spiritual crystals caused significant damage.

Han Fairy still had to consider repairing the facility.

The area around the Spirit Spring was in ruins; it had only just been completed, and now it lay in shambles.

The group managed to withdraw in time, sustaining a little injury, but it wasn’t too serious. With some Spirit Techniques and medicine, they should be able to heal quickly.

Han Fairy was furious. The newly built Male Cultivator Spirit Spring had just been demolished.

Not only was the Male Cultivator Spirit Spring gone, but the Female Cultivator Spirit Spring was also affected—she didn’t even get the chance to use it.

“You four, change your clothes and come to the hall!”

Han Fairy barked angrily, storming away from the wrecked spring.

Lin Nuo stood up, grumbling, “What’s this about? I just wanted to soak in the spring, and now it’s exploded.”

Besides, this time the Male and Female Spirit Springs were separated. As a villain, he was just minding his own business, taking a bath, and now they had come over to blow it up.

Lin Nuo glanced at the three girls. They were still glaring at each other, the tension palpable.

He quipped:

“So you’re terrorists, right? You came to the Male Cultivator Spirit Spring with the intent to blow me up?”

They didn’t reply, silently staring at Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo continued to poke fun:

“What’s wrong? You were so talkative just now, and now you can’t say a word? Lost your tongue?”

They remained silent; after all, they had blown up the spring and were too guilty to speak.

Lin Nuo, helpless, had no choice but to get dressed and face Han Fairy.

“What are you all staring at me for? Not changing clothes? Do you want me to change you?”

As soon as Lin Nuo finished speaking, they understood and hurriedly sought out their clothes to change, then proceeded to the hall to meet Han Fairy.

Han Fairy had already changed and was seated in the seat of respect, waiting for Lin Nuo and the others to arrive.

Lin Nuo was the first to come in, saying nothing and silently standing there. Next came Liu Shuqin, Qin Shili, and Su Kexin, entering one after the other.

They were equally quiet, standing there in silence.

The scene was eerily quiet until Han Fairy swiftly broke the stillness.

She asked sternly:

“What did I admonish you about before? Do you all remember?”

No one responded, leading to another tense quiet.

Lin Nuo looked around.

Wow, you guys are amazing. You were just causing a ruckus, and now everyone’s silent.

Han Fairy’s gaze focused on Lin Nuo as she asked:

“Lin Nuo, can you tell me what I cautioned you about?”

Lin Nuo: “???”

Seriously? They blew up the spring, and now you’re asking me?

Since the question was posed, he responded:

“Not to peek at Junior Sisters during bathing.”

“That’s not it.”

“What else is there?”

Lin Nuo further asked, thinking there was only that one rule. Was there another?

Han Fairy stated firmly:

“When using the Spirit Spring, you mustn’t overuse spiritual energy; it can cause the spring to explode or even collapse.”

“Ah, I remember now.”

Lin Nuo replied,

“But I didn’t use any energy; I followed the rules.”

“Is that so? Shuqin?”

Immediately, Han Fairy’s eyes shifted onto Liu Shuqin.

Liu Shuqin responded softly:

“Master, Junior Brother indeed didn’t use spiritual energy; it was our fault.”

“Then why did you all use energy in the Spirit Spring?”

“Because…”

Liu Shuqin paused, feeling shy about the topic. She shouldn’t have continued, but in a moment of heat, she blurted out,

“Because Junior Brother said he wanted to touch my chest…”

“What?!”

Han Fairy was taken aback, stunned by the revelation.

She pieced it together; Lin Nuo had unwanted intentions towards Liu Shuqin and attempted to act on it. Liu Shuqin resisted, but Lin Nuo was too powerful, leading her two fellow disciples to intervene, which ultimately resulted in the overflow of energy and the spring’s explosion.

Fuming, Han Fairy exclaimed:

“Lin Nuo, Shuqin is your Senior Sister. While you’re in your prime, a gentleman seeks beauty with propriety. If Shuqin doesn’t agree to you, how could you force her…”

Lin Nuo hurriedly interjected, “?? Wait, wait, you’re jumping to conclusions! I didn’t force her…”

“Is that not the case? How else would she say you wanted to touch her chest?” Han Fairy questioned.

Lin Nuo was helpless—thanks a lot, Liu Shuqin, by bringing up something so outrageous during a big issue!

“No, Master, it’s a misunderstanding…”

Liu Shuqin quickly explained,

“It wasn’t Junior Brother forcing me, but rather I was willing. We were consenting, but Shili was unreasonable and insisted on interrupting us.”

“That’s just your arrogant imagination. Junior Brother never even wanted to touch you; you’re the one forcing him, aren’t you?” Qin Shili was not about to back down and quickly retorted.