Chapter 350: Stolen Treasure

The next day, early morning.

Bai He did not yet know that the situation had changed.

The entire Qinghai Sect was immersed in a heavy atmosphere and everyone looked tense.

Bai He woke up a little late.

When he found Ye Shiyuan, he still did not know what had happened.

The surroundings were quiet and he could faintly hear everyone’s breathing.

Bai He nervously held onto Ye Shiyuan’s hand and did not speak.

"Who exactly is it?"

The Sect Master of Qinghai Sect looked furious as he swept his gaze over everyone present.

Bai He was startled by his expression.

They had at least come here as guests.

Was there really a need to be this excessive?

"I am asking, who exactly is it? Who among you went to the The Orchard of Pairidaeza yesterday?"

The Orchard of Pairidaeza?

Bai He’s heart sank.

He seemed to have gone there last night, but aside from sitting in the pavilion for a while, he had not done anything at all.

"If no one is willing to speak, then none of you will be leaving the Qinghai Sect. You will only be allowed to leave after the matter has been thoroughly investigated."

The Qinghai Sect was still the second largest sect after all.

Now that Yao Xiangli was not present, the Sect Master naturally held full authority.

Seeing him this angry, everyone’s expressions became serious as well.

In truth, if this matter had not been mentioned, perhaps no one would have known about it at all.

However, Bai He still chose to tell Gu He about it after everyone had left.

He made sure there was not a single person around before speaking.

Gu He’s expression turned solemn.

He grabbed Bai He’s hand and quickly led him into his room.

He even set up a soundproof barrier to prevent any noise from being heard outside.

"What did you say? Say it again."

"Senior Brother, I could not sleep last night, so I went out for a walk. I think I went to the The Orchard of Pairidaeza. Is that place a forbidden area of the Qinghai Sect?"

If it was a forbidden area, was that not a bit strange?

There was not a single guard there, the gate was not even closed, and there was not even a sign saying entry was forbidden.

How was he supposed to know he could not enter?

"Hand it over?"

"What thing?"

"Did you take something from the The Orchard of Pairidaeza? Hand it over quickly."

Bai He shook his head.

"No, Fourth Senior Brother, do I look like someone with dirty hands? I did not take anything from inside. I was only there to admire the flowers in a pavilion. I did not take anything at all."

Something was stolen?

So that was why Fang Lansheng was so angry.

It was a relief that something had simply been stolen, since that place was not completely untouchable.

Since he did not take anything, Bai He felt slightly relieved.

"Junior Brother, I have told you before not to cause trouble. Why do you never listen? Fang Lansheng’s treasure is missing. You went there last night, and no one else did. You are definitely connected to this matter."

Whether Bai He took it or not did not matter.

"I did not. Last night I saw two people go there."

"Who?"

Who would know?

It was pitch dark.

Bai He only vaguely identified that there were two people through their voices.

He did not know anything else.

"Forget it. I will immediately write a letter and ask Senior Brother to come over. Just wait to be punished."

Angrily pointing at Bai He, Gu He then went off to handle the matter.

It seemed as if Bai He had really done something wrong, although he himself had not yet realized it.

Before Gu He’s letter could even be sent out, sounds were already heard from outside.

Judging from the footsteps, there were many people approaching.

Bai He opened the door and saw Fang Lansheng leading a large group of people walking toward them.

Bai He widened his eyes.

What was going on?

Had he already been discovered?

No, Bai He also saw Su Yuluan.

A thought arose in his mind.

He could not help but feel that this matter had something to do with Su Yuluan.

However, suspicion required evidence.

Without evidence, it was nothing more than empty talk.

"Bai He."

Hearing his name called, Bai He felt slightly nervous.

"Sect Master Fang."

"Last night, did you go to The Orchard of Pairidaeza?"

Bai He pressed his lips together.

Should he admit it or not?

He had not even had time to discuss this with Fourth Senior Brother.

"My Junior Brother was brought out by me. If there is anything, Sect Master Fang, you can speak to me directly."

Gu He thought Bai He was afraid, so he could only speak helplessly.

After all, Bai He was his Junior Brother.

It was also his responsibility to protect him.

And since this was the Master’s order, even if it meant risking his life, he had to protect him.

"Elder Gu He, this matter has nothing to do with you. I have already heard that your disciple is lawless and has done all kinds of bad things. Now he even dares to steal from my Qinghai Sect. Hand over the Starconch Bell immediately."

Bai He did not know when his reputation had become so bad.

He had thought everyone at least recognized him.

What do you mean done all kinds of bad things?

When had he ever done bad things?

"Sect Master Fang, I did indeed go to The Orchard of Pairidaeza last night, but the Starconch Bell you mentioned, I did not take it."

"Hmph, if not you, then who else could it be?"

So this meant they had already decided it was him, right?

Because Fang Lansheng had private enmity with Yao Xiangli, once the culprit was suspected to be him, Fang Lansheng immediately decided he was the criminal without hesitation.

Evidence was no longer important.