Was it because of lust?
But from Fahai's calm and composed demeanor, he seemed to have other backing.
Could it be... Lin Xian'er really is the Plum Blossom Bandit?
But she found it hard to believe.
As a member of the Great Ming Dynasty, she was aware of Lin Xian'er's reputation in the Jianghu.
Beauty, wisdom, and kindness—she was the perfect Incarnation in the hearts of countless people.
Could such a person be the Plum Blossom Bandit, who killed without batting an eye?
Now, right and wrong were indistinguishable, and the truth was unclear.
The only option was to take Fahai to Six Doors for a detailed investigation.
"Fahai, since you claim to have killed the person, please come with us."
"As for what you said, we will also investigate the truth."
Upon hearing this, Fahai shook his head: "Apologies, but I cannot comply."
How could he waste time on such matters?
What he sought was to break precepts and cultivate, and the path to becoming stronger could not be interrupted.
Once he entered Six Doors, where would he have the opportunity to achieve a Breakthrough?
Having said that, he turned to leave.
Seeing this, the heroes were enraged, their blood boiling!
"Fahai, how dare you openly defy Six Doors!"
"You killed Miss Xian'er, and you still want to escape?"
"Fahai has a guilty conscience, that's why he wants to flee! We absolutely cannot let this evil monk escape!"
The Jianghu crowd was all furious, gathering around to block Fahai's path.
Wuqing's gaze also gradually turned cold.
Six Doors was originally established by the imperial court, specifically to monitor the Jianghu and maintain order in the Great Ming Martial Forest.
Now, Fahai had committed murder within the Great Ming Dynasty and intended to simply walk away?
How could that be possible!
How could the prestige of Six Doors be so lightly disregarded!
Fahai was the first person to openly disregard Six Doors.
Wuqing stared at him coldly and shouted: "Fahai, do you truly intend to resist the King's Law?"
"King's Law?"
Fahai smiled, then his expression suddenly turned stern.
"I am the Law!"
"If you have any questions, you can ask Little Li, the Investigator. Don't waste my time."
Little Li, the Investigator, was Li Xunhuan.
If there was anyone in the world who knew Lin Xian'er's true identity, besides the men she had once charmed,
it was only this Little Li Flying Dagger, who had never been moved by her.
Seeing Fahai disregard Six Doors, openly defy the law, and insist on leaving.
Wuqing's eyes completely turned cold.
"Act! Take him down!"
With an order, all the experts from Six Doors stepped forward, attempting to subdue Fahai.
But these so-called experts were only slightly stronger than ordinary Jianghu individuals.
In front of a strong person like Fahai, who could contend with a Great Grandmaster, they were completely vulnerable.
Within a few moves, they were all knocked to the ground, easily subdued like street thugs.
"If I want to leave, you cannot stop me."
Fahai looked at the scattered Six Doors Disciples on the ground, his tone cold.
Immediately, Buddhist light surged around him, golden rays shining, solemn and sacred.
Behind him, a towering Buddha Incarnation appeared, forming the Fearless Mudra, looking down upon all beings.
A heaven-shaking Aura instantly permeated the entire Drunken Immortal Inn!
Countless tables and chairs toppled.
Some weaker Jianghu individuals were also forced back by this Aura, their legs trembling, unable to stand steadily.
Seeing that no one from Six Doors could stop him, Wuqing could only speak again.
"Fahai, do you truly intend to do this? This is resisting the imperial court; can you bear the consequences?"
"If the law of the Great Ming is to wrongly accuse the innocent, then I can bear it."
Fahai coldly threw out these words and turned to leave.
No one dared to stop him again.
The Jianghu heroes watched with their own eyes as Fahai walked away step by step, disappearing from sight.
Soon, the news that "Fahai killed Lin Xian'er and defied Six Doors" spread throughout the entire Martial Forest!
Fahai killed Lin Xian'er and openly defied Six Doors!
The Jianghu was shaken, and discussions arose everywhere.
"What a Fahai, he truly is a complete Devil Head!"
"Miss Xian'er was gentle and kind; how did she offend him to suffer such a cruel fate!"
"That's right, this Demon Monk must have coveted her beauty, wanted to forcibly take Miss Xian'er, and when he was rejected, he acted ruthlessly."
"What's even more hateful is that he publicly slandered Miss Xian'er as the Plum Blossom Bandit!"
"This is simply unforgivable! Who can tolerate this!"
"Heh, that monk is too heretical, he doesn't follow the rules, and sooner or later, he will bring great disaster upon himself!"
"He has offended the Five Mountains Sword Sect and the Wudang Sect; both Schools have issued demon-slaying orders, vowing to capture him!"
"Now he has defied the law and angered Six Doors. Six Doors represents the national prestige of the Great Ming Dynasty, and the imperial court will never let him off lightly."
"This monk has enemies all over the Jianghu; he won't be arrogant for much longer."
Six Doors.
In the hall sat an old man in an official uniform, with a gaunt face, a short silvery beard hanging from his chin, eyes as deep as an abyss, and an extraordinary Aura about him.
This person was Zhuge Zhengwo, the General Manager of Six Doors!
"Master, Fahai disregarded the authority of the government, and we were unable to stop him." Wuqing sat in a wheelchair, reporting calmly.
Zhuge Zhengwo nodded slightly, not speaking, only motioning for her to continue with his gaze.
His fingers slowly tapped the table, and there was already a hint of anger in his brows.
Fahai, what an arrogant fellow!
How dare he openly despise Six Doors!
This matter must not be tolerated!
Martial Forest individuals relying on their martial arts to disrupt order had long been a hidden concern for the imperial court.
Since Xu Xiao pacified the Jianghu years ago, the various Martial Forest factions had become much more docile.
Six Doors was also established at that time, specifically to supervise Jianghu affairs.
In its early days, relying on Xu Xiao's lingering prestige and his own decisive methods, Zhuge Zhengwo intimidated a group of unruly individuals, allowing Six Doors to establish its authority.
For many years, various Jianghu factions had been wary of Six Doors and dared not act rashly.
Now, a figure like Fahai had emerged, daring to disregard the existence of Six Doors!
If this trend began, the consequences would be unimaginable!
The authority painstakingly built over these years would likely be destroyed in an instant!
No matter what, Fahai must pay the price!
Otherwise, if Jianghu individuals followed suit, great chaos would surely erupt within the Great Ming Dynasty!
"Order Cold Blood, Tie Shou, and Zhuiming to assist you, gather elites, and ensure that the murderer Fahai is apprehended and brought to justice!"
"Understood!"
A moment later, Zhuge Zhengwo narrowed his eyes and whispered: "At the same time, thoroughly investigate the Plum Blossom Bandit case."
"Since he said Li Xunhuan knows, then go find him and get a clear explanation."
Wuqing raised her eyes, slightly surprised: "Master, do you also think..."
"Better to believe it than not. Since Fahai spoke so definitively, there's no harm in investigating."
"But even if Lin Xian'er truly is the Plum Blossom Bandit, it cannot be a reason for Fahai to arbitrarily kill and disregard the King's Law."
Meanwhile, at Dragon Guard Villa.
Shangguan Haitang slowly walked up to Zhu Wushi.
"Godfather, what did you call me here for?"
Lord Shenhou's tone was indifferent: "Fahai killed Lin Xian'er and resisted Six Doors."
Upon hearing this, Haitang's expression subtly changed.
"How could that be!"
Fahai did not seem like someone who would kill the innocent indiscriminately.
Zhu Wushi did not respond to her surprise, continuing: "Zhuge Zhengwo has already dispatched the Four Great Arresters to apprehend Fahai."
"He also hopes that our Dragon Guard Villa can cooperate."
"Haitang, what do you think?"
Haitang lightly furrowed her brow and slowly said: "Although Fahai does not abide by monastic rules and does not act like a monk."
"He would not kill the innocent indiscriminately."
"Those who died by his hand were all evil."
"For Lin Xian'er to meet such an end, there must be another hidden reason."
Lord Shenhou nodded gently.
Dragon Guard Villa, being the Number Two Under Heaven intelligence agency, possessed many secrets unknown to outsiders.
Even though Lin Xian'er concealed herself flawlessly.
By piecing together and analyzing various clues, one could still glimpse some hints.
She might have another identity.