Ming Zhi Tian flashed over, recognizing Yun Yan at a glance with his Immortal Emperor's Eye, which could see through disguises. He then followed.
Yun Yan did not speak to him but kept running. Ming Zhi Tian, puzzled, still followed.
Not long after Ming Zhi Tian left, fifty Divine Guards arrived at Xiao Ling Immortal Manor. "Is Fairy Xiao Ling here? Hand over Ming Zhi Tian!"
The crowd murmured, "Divine Guards?! Why are the Divine Guards here?"
"And it seems they're looking for the Vice Steward."
Clad in a pink and white robe, Fairy Xiao Ling appeared. "What business do you have?"
The Divine Guards bowed respectfully. "We greet Fairy Xiao Ling. It's like this, we received intelligence that Ming Zhi Tian is related to the death of Fairy Yun Jun. We are here to invite him back for a chat to assist with the investigation."
Fairy Xiao Ling said, "Which of you saw Ming Zhi Tian? Have him come here."
The Head Steward replied, "Reporting to Fairy Xiao Ling, a God Catcher just broke in. This subordinate just saw him being called by the God Catcher, and then he left with him. Our Xiao Ling Immortal Manor has also sent some manor guards to pursue them."
Fairy Xiao Ling looked up and said, "Esteemed sirs, you have all heard. Ming Zhi Tian is not here. Why aren't you hurrying to chase him?"
The Divine Guards felt they were staging a play called "The Two Act," and didn't believe it. "Fairy, may we search? Please do not misunderstand, it is merely a routine check."
Fairy Xiao Ling became angry. "Insolent! You dare not believe my words? Fine, believe it or not, get out. Before I lose my temper, do you believe I will kill you on the spot? Even if the Heavenly Emperor knows, he will not be angry with me. I always keep my word."
The Divine Guards were quite startled. "Apologies for the disturbance, let's go!"
...
Yun Yan finally stopped. Ming Zhi Tian stepped forward and asked, "Yun Yan! Why did you bring me here?"
Yun Yan paused, then removed his cloak. "Oh? You know it's me."
Ming Zhi Tian shrugged. "Otherwise, why would I follow you?"
Yun Yan said, "This is not a place to talk. I don't have much time for idle chatter. Do you know who you have offended? Never mind, I will ask you one question at a time, and you must answer truthfully. Did you kill Fairy Yun Jun?"
Ming Zhi Tian was silent. "Uh..."
Yun Yan frowned and said seriously, "Do you consider me a friend? I'll ask you one question, yes or no?"
Ming Zhi Tian said, "Yes, I did kill Fairy Yun Jun."
Although Yun Yan suspected it fifty percent, hearing the true answer still shocked him. Even he himself, facing Fairy Yun Jun, could not have killed her on the spot, yet Ming Zhi Tian could? But now was not the time to dwell on that.
"Fairy Yun Jun was my master's lover. He is furious this time, more enraged than ever before. This is the first time I've seen my master so angry since I became his disciple. You are finished, do you know?"
Ming Zhi Tian felt a pang of shame. "I... am finished?"
Yun Yan nodded. "That's why I came. Rest assured, as a friend, I don't want you to die. We still have a fight to settle. Because we are friends, look, the Six Realms and Eight Desolates are ahead. You go hide there for a while. Don't say any more, someone is coming. I will go and lure them away. You go."
"But..." Ming Zhi Tian wanted to say more, but Yun Yan donned his cloak and sped away.
Ming Zhi Tian entered the territory of the Six Realms and Eight Desolates. The guards of Xiao Ling Immortal Manor pursued him. Upon seeing Yun Yan, who was wearing the attire of a God Catcher, they chased after him!
Soon, more than fifty Divine Guards also gave chase.