Chapter 298: As Expected, Truly Unique

“Brother Gu, don't worry. Captain Du and the others are just conducting a routine inquiry.”

Ma Chulong and his sister were sitting in the lounge with Gu Yang, while Su Yan had been taken away by Du Jinsong for a private questioning. Ma Chulong took the initiative to soothe Gu Yang's emotions.

Gu Yang nodded, looking heavy-hearted.

Ma Chulong and Ma Chulan exchanged a glance, their expressions equally complex.

They knew that Su Yan had always been hiding her identity from Gu Yang, but after everything they had experienced these past few days, with Gu Yang's shrewdness, it was impossible for him not to have noticed something.

However, Gu Yang had never proactively asked, so they would not be the ones to bring it up first.

Time passed bit by bit, and when facing Du Jinsong's questioning, Su Yan still did not answer everything completely truthfully.

“The formation was broken. Feng Zong lost the support of the formation and was unable to control the energy released by Kong Nian, resulting in his body exploding and his death.”

Du Jinsong's brow furrowed involuntarily as he listened to Su Yan's words.

She admitted that she had used a talisman to break Feng Zong's Spirit-Slaying Formation, but she denied personally killing Feng Zong.

“Are you saying that Kong Nian's energy was indeed absorbed by Feng Zong at that time?”

“Yes.” Su Yan did not hesitate in the slightest. “In addition to absorbing Kong Nian's energy, Feng Zong could also command a large number of evil spirits, and the power of the evil spirits he unleashed was not to be underestimated. Judging by the events of these past few days, he shouldn't have just persecuted Kong Nian alone, so the power he mastered was also very mixed. He clearly underestimated how massive and domineering Kong Nian's energy was, and in the end, he dug his own grave.”

Du Jinsong could find no flaws in her story. “Why is Kong Nian insisting that you were the one who absorbed her energy?”

Although he had indeed chosen to believe Su Yan, there were still many suspicious points.

“I already said that Kong Nian's consciousness was not clear at the time. After the formation was broken, what overflowed was not just her energy, but also Feng Zong's evil spirit power. In fact, what actually approached me at that time was not her energy, but that miasma.”

Su Yan stated this without changing her expression. The fact that she had absorbed Kong Nian's energy was something she absolutely could not let anyone know, especially the Kong family.

If she were to admit it, the Kong family would surely deduce her origins based on this, and might even do something unimaginable to her.

Du Jinsong clearly did not doubt this explanation; he even felt that this was the truth.

“So Kong Nian really misperceived it.”

Su Yan remained noncommittal.

After asking a few more simple questions, Du Jinsong prepared to end the conversation.

“One last question. I heard that the power of the Spirit-Slaying Formation is extremely great, and in the last hundred years, very few people have been able to break it. How exactly did you do it?”

In fact, it wasn't just him; perhaps every exorcist who had experienced last night wanted to know this answer.

Su Yan replied calmly as usual, “Feng Zong's Spirit-Slaying Formation was not a complete formation, but one that had been repaired later, so it inherently contained major flaws. I just happened to spot that flaw. It was merely luck.”

Although she spoke as if it were nothing, Du Jinsong knew in his heart that even if it were as she said, the power of that formation was still incredibly formidable.

So, in the end, it was simply because she was too powerful—not only did she possess massive strength herself, but she even had such superb ability regarding formations. Now he was truly curious about her master; what kind of divine being could possibly teach a disciple like her?!

While Su Yan was handling things with ease, Gan Hua in the other room was incredibly nervous.

Facing the questioning from Zhang Ximing and Tian Wei, he could only lie and say the invisibility talisman belonged to him.

“Since you had an invisibility talisman, why didn't you come out to report the news sooner?”

As expected, Zhang Ximing raised a doubt.

Gan Hua was not good at lying to begin with, and his brain couldn't keep up; feeling guilty, he didn't dare look the two of them in the eye.

“Because... well, the guard was very strict before, and I just couldn't find an opportunity.”

He gave a stuttering answer, his palms already covered in sweat.

“You all know what happened after I went out, that's all.” Only at the very end did Gan Hua cautiously lift his head.

“Alright, we've noted it all down. Thank you for your cooperation, Brother Gan.”

Fortunately, Zhang Ximing did not press for any additional questions and personally saw Gan Hua out.

“Brother Zhang, don't you think that Gan Hua seemed particularly lacking in confidence?”

Upon returning, Tian Wei spoke while organizing the notes she had just taken.

“Did he? Perhaps it's because his physical strength hasn't recovered yet?” Zhang Ximing was indifferent. After all, Gan Hua had been drained of so much spiritual power by Liu Yiyi, and having lost too much blood, it was normal for him to look haggard.

Hearing him say this, Tian Wei's doubts subsided slightly.

After coming out, Gan Hua immediately regrouped with Ma Chulong, Gu Yang, and the others.

When he saw Su Yan walking out with Du Jinsong, his breathing instantly quickened.

Gu Yang was the first to step forward to meet her. “Yan Yan, are you okay?”

Su Yan shook her head.

Du Jinsong's expression relaxed. “Everything that needed to be asked has been cleared up. Leave the rest to us to handle.”

The Ma siblings also felt a sense of relief; it was best that Su Yan hadn't been dragged into it.

“Captain Du, is Liu Yiyi with you?” Su Yan suddenly brought up Liu Yiyi, making the atmosphere tense once again.

“She is,” Du Jinsong gave a definitive answer.

“Can I see her?” Su Yan knew that now was not the best time to request a meeting with Liu Yiyi, but she simply didn't want to wait any longer.

“Yan Yan...”

“Su Yan...”

Gu Yang and Ma Chulong both frowned, not understanding why she wanted to see that woman.

However, before Du Jinsong could answer, the newly arrived Tian Wei rejected her with a stern attitude, “Liu Yiyi is one of the most important perpetrators in this case. She isn't someone just anyone can see. Besides, what do you have to say to her if you see her now?”

A flash of displeasure appeared in Su Yan's eyes. It was understandable not to let her see her, but such an attitude was clearly defensive or questioning her.

Du Jinsong cleared his throat. “It's not that serious. Liu Yiyi is being held here with us. I can take you over right now.”

A crack appeared on Tian Wei's face; she had completely not expected Du Jinsong to choose to stand on Su Yan's side.

“Brother Du, have you forgotten the team regulations?”

Her suspicion was indeed correct; Du Jinsong was indeed different toward this Su Yan.

This questioning made the atmosphere incredibly awkward.

One couldn't move forward, nor could one stay put.

Finally, even Zhang Ximing spoke up, “Regulations are fixed, but people are living beings. Besides, Liu Yiyi was caught by Brother Gu and Brother Ma in the first place, so it's fine if Su Yan wants to see her.”

Tian Wei's expression became extremely unsightly. In a three-person team, two people agreed; even if she disagreed, she could no longer change the outcome.

Su Yan said to Du Jinsong and Zhang Ximing, “Thank you.”

She didn't mind Tian Wei's dissatisfaction in the slightest.

(End of Chapter)