Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 286: Even the Minister of Justice Is Not Spared From Imprisonment

Chapter 286: Even the Minister of Justice Is Not Spared From Imprisonment

The Taciturn Daoist Priest, whose real name was Ye Wanli, was 2,230 years old and currently held the position of Sect Leader of the Dao-Seeking Sect. During his time in prison, he attempted a jailbreak but chose to stop on his own accord. This was considered an abandonment of crime. He also voluntarily turned himself in, demonstrated remorse, and reported his accomplice. According to criminal law, he should be given a lighter or reduced punishment and could even be exempted from criminal penalties.

Xu Xin was 2,232 years old and currently held the position of Minister of Justice of the Great Xia Dynasty. During his supervision duties in Dayan Commandery, he openly discussed a jailbreak plan with the Taciturn Daoist Priest. He voluntarily opened the cell door and released the Taciturn Daoist Priest, knowingly breaking the law. His blatant disregard for the law and public act of assisting with a jailbreak caused a negative social impact, and he should be given a severe punishment.

Mo Danxin silently assessed the offenses of the Taciturn Daoist Priest and Minister of Justice.

As expected of the leader of the Dao-Seeking Sect. They have barely just met, and he has already sent a minister behind bars—and not just any minister, but the one most well-versed in law.

“Lord Xu, please step inside. I will schedule a trial to hear this case.”

From a jurisdictional standpoint, Mo Danxin had the authority to adjudicate this case.

Meanwhile, Xu Xin could be said to be the most proficient in law in the current dynasty, surpassing Mo Danxin in both legal theory and practice. However, the Taciturn Daoist Priest was too underhanded in his tactics, luring Xu Xin into opening the cell door. In his moment of impulsiveness, he had failed to see the malicious trap laid behind.

On any other ordinary day, if he released someone, no one would bat an eye. But it was different this time. With Mo Danxin’s obstinate insistence on following the rules to the letter, Xu Xin couldn’t seize the high ground.

Since I have no ground to stand on, I might as well spend some time in prison obediently. I’ll just treat it as a life experience.

Xu Xin snorted coldly and stepped into the cell. He glanced disdainfully at the Taciturn Daoist Priest, who still exuded the air of a Daoist immortal. “Move aside! This spot is mine!”

“We are all behind bars here. Who’s scared of whom?”

As everyone had come to listen to the storytelling, the prison was packed to the brim. Only the Taciturn Daoist Priest’s area remained empty.

The Taciturn Daoist Priest was unbothered as he moved to the other side and welcomed Minister Xu with a wide smile and open arms to share the cell. “Lord Xu, from now on, we are brothers who have shared a cell. Let’s get along harmoniously, shall we?”

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Xu Xin threw a punch at the Taciturn Daoist Priest’s face, but the latter tilted his head and dodged it.

The Taciturn Daoist Priest was no pushover either. It’ll be embarrassing if word gets out that I didn’t retaliate after getting attacked.

He swung a kick toward Xu Xin’s crotch, but Xu Xin swiftly clamped his legs together, trapping the Taciturn Daoist Priest’s foot.

Both men controlled their strength with “impeccable” precision, not wasting a single ounce of energy; every bit of force was directed at their opponent. The two Apex Fusion experts tussled in the cell, neither able to completely gain the upper hand.

The other prisoners clicked their tongues in awe, not expecting to witness the battle between two Fusion powerhouses.

Mo Danxin watched this scene in silence. Prison brawls didn’t violate criminal law, and maintaining order in the cells was the responsibility of the prison wardens, not his. He was thinking about how both the Taciturn Daoist Priest and the Minister of Justice were top-tier combatants of the Fusion Stage. By this calculation, the average cultivation level of the prisoners is the Divine Transfiguration Stage.

A historic high.

“Lord Mo, someone outside has requested to visit a prisoner,” a prison warden reported to Mo Danxin as he scampered over.

Mo Danxin waved his hand, somewhat impatient. “You don’t need to ask me about such trivial matters. Grant access.”

Every day, countless people came to visit prisoners. Despite claiming to be visiting, most were just delivering food. Some even refused to leave, squatting outside the cells to listen to the Taciturn Daoist Priest’s storytelling.

Mo Danxin assumed it was another such case.

The prison warden signaled to his companion at the entrance of the prison to let the visitors in.

“By the way, who are they visiting?” Mo Danxin asked on a strange whim.

“Your Excellency, the visitors claim to be the eldest and fourth disciples of the Dao-Seeking Sect’s leader. They are here to visit him.”

Mo Danxin didn’t notice the flicker of dread passing through the two Fusion experts’ eyes when the prison warden mentioned that one of the visitors was the eldest disciple of the Dao-Seeking Sect’s leader.

“You called Yun Zhi over?!” As an old court official, Xu Xin was aware of Yun Zhi’s existence. How would she view me if she sees me beating her shifu right in front of her?

The Taciturn Daoist Priest was equally frantic. “Nonsense! I wrote a letter to the sect asking them to get me out of jail, but it’s always Old Four who comes. Who knew Little Yun would show up this time?!” He couldn’t quite explain why he was scared, but he was scared of Yun Zhi turning up.

“Finally, someone from the Dao-Seeking Sect has arrived.” Mo Danxin didn’t know Yun Zhi. Out of courtesy, he added, “I’ll go outside to receive them.”

“No need to trouble yourself, Lord Mo. We’re already here.” Yun Zhi’s cold voice echoed.

Before Mo Danxin could react, she and Lu Yang were already standing before him.

It was Shrinking Earth To Inches.

“We’re here to visit our shifu. Where is he?”

Mo Danxin pointed to the cell next to him.

Yun Zhi looked in the same direction and saw the Taciturn Daoist Priest sitting in the corner, with the Minister of Justice seated beside him.

She remained silent for a long while, utterly nonplussed by what she was seeing.

Did Shifu and the Minister of Justice get arrested for fighting in the streets?

Considering Shifu’s track record and his relationship with the Minister of Justice, that doesn’t seem entirely impossible.

“Big Senior Sister, who’s the person locked up with Shifu?” Lu Yang whispered. He noticed that Xu Xin was dressed luxuriously and exuded an extraordinary demeanor that rivaled the Taciturn Daoist Priest. He should be some big shot too.

“Xu Xin, the Minister of Justice.”

Lu Yang sharply inhaled. Is the legal system of the Great Xia Dynasty so comprehensive that even the Minister of Justice gets locked up if he’s guilty? I’ll have to be careful when I go out, lest I end up like Shifu and get thrown in jail.

He resolved to study the law assiduously upon returning so that he could avoid imprisonment.

Yun Zhi’s voice was frigid as she looked down at her dear master. “It’s been a few months since we last met, Shifu. I see that you’re as lively as ever. With countless listeners and enemies for company, it seems that life in prison has been comfortable and eventful for you. That puts my mind at ease.”

Lu Yang muttered inwardly, Big Senior Sister, as I thought, you’re doing this on purpose. You even dragged me out to eat just now, and you ate more than I did. Do you even care about Shifu?

Though to be fair, Shifu doesn’t need anyone to worry about him. The ones who should worry are his potential victims.

Seeing that Yun Zhi was ready to leave the Taciturn Daoist Priest to his own devices, he hastily implored, “Good disciple, you can’t just leave me to die! Your shifu has been falsely accused!”

Xu Xin was very experienced in determining whether one was falsely accused. “The Great Yu Dynasty has records of snow falling in the sixth month as a sign of falsely accused individuals being executed. Since it happens to be the sixth month now, I suggest we behead the old Taciturn scoundrel once to see if it snows!”

“Xu Xin, you bastard! As the Minister of Justice, can’t you act impartially?” the Taciturn Daoist Priest roared.

“I can, but you’re the exception. How many times have you sabotaged me? Do you even remember? And you still expect me to put in good words for you?”

The battle between Fusion cultivators once again unfolded in this cramped space.

Yun Zhi rubbed her temples in frustration. I just wanted to come out for a walk and relax, but why can’t I seem to catch a break?