### Chapter 82: Verification of Identity

### Chapter 82: Verification of Identity

The Youquan Cult has two departments, three flags, and six orders.

The two departments are the Netherworld Department and the Bloodsea Department.

The three flags operate independently of the two departments and six orders, answering only to the leader of the Youquan Cult.

The Netherworld Department oversees the Soul-chasing Order, the Life-seizing Order, and the Body-snatching Order.

The Bloodsea Department oversees the Blood-transformation Order, the Blood-burning Order, and the Blood-condensing Order.

Each of the six orders has its own responsibilities: the Soul-chasing Order is responsible for 'seeking,' the Life-seizing Order for 'killing,' and the Body-snatching Order for 'hiding.'

The Blood-transformation, Blood-burning, and Blood-condensing Orders primarily handle the replenishment of 'materials' for the cult's practices.

The Body-snatching Order excels in disguise and concealment. Although Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun were not fully aware of this before, it was no secret among those present in the martial world.

Even if they did not know all the details, they had heard rumors.

At this moment, hearing Yang Xiaoyun speak, everyone naturally turned their attention to Zhenren Cangming.

Thinking about it, things had been peaceful in the Profound Theory Valley recently, but Zhenren Cangming had indeed been acting strangely.

He said something significant was happening in the martial world, yet he talked about tea as if it were nothing.

Although affectation was a habit of this old Taoist, it seemed out of place in such a situation.

Moreover, if the matter was so important, why would anyone delay it for ten days or half a month in the Profound Theory Valley?

Recently, they had also heard that some people had mysteriously disappeared on their way to the Profound Theory Valley.

Others had received letters from old acquaintances asking them to look after their juniors in the valley.

But after being here for so long, they had not seen any of these 'juniors.'

Initially, they thought this was related to what Zhenren Cangming had said, but now they realized the strangeness might have originated from him.

Yang Xiaoyun's words sparked endless speculation among the crowd.

Some cautiously sniffed their tea, hoping to find something suspicious, but found nothing.

However, there were those who disagreed:

"How dare you slander someone without evidence! Hasn't your teacher taught you to be cautious and careful with your words when traveling?"

"I do want to be cautious," Yang Xiaoyun replied coldly, "but I'm worried that if I remain silent, everyone will end up poisoned. Would I then be responsible?"

"..."

The man was left speechless, fuming with anger.

He wanted to strike but held back, knowing that in such a setting, winning would earn him a reputation for bullying, and losing would ruin his lifelong reputation in the martial world.

After her words, some agreed while others did not.

Ultimately, someone asked, "Young lady, do you have any proof?"

"My proof is what I saw with my own eyes."

Yang Xiaoyun looked at Liu Suifeng, her eyes gleaming. "We once visited Jade Willow Villa and witnessed the real Zhenren Cangming imprisoned beneath Pinjian Tower, intended to be transformed into a blood slave. After we killed all the Youquan Cult members in Jade Willow Villa, Zhenren Cangming led the other captives to the Profound Theory Valley."

"He should be arriving soon.

"At that time, everyone can see which one is real and which one is fake!"

"What?"

Her words caused a stir.

"Jade Willow Villa, Youquan Cult members?"

"What is beneath Pinjian Tower?"

"Does Lord Liu know the details?"

As they spoke, they looked at Liu Suifeng.

Liu Suifeng glanced quietly at Yang Xiaoyun and said calmly, "Nonsense."

Yang Xiaoyun's face darkened, and she sighed silently.

Hearing Liu Suifeng's words, the crowd relaxed, and their gaze toward Yang Xiaoyun turned angry.

"We've never heard of the Purple Sword Gate, but to make such bold claims in front of us shows their arrogance."

"Lord Liu knows less about Jade Willow Villa than you two youngsters. How ridiculous!"

"Wait... Are you really from the Purple Sword Gate? You seem familiar."

As they debated, Zhenren Cangming lightly tapped the table:

"Enough."

Though his voice was soft, it clearly reached everyone's ears.

Everyone instinctively looked at Zhenren Cangming.

He stared at Yang Xiaoyun and sighed, "I tolerated your mischief out of respect for Ironblood Dragon Spear Yang Yizhi. But I never expected the Young Chief Escort to go this far."

Ironblood Dragon Spear Yang Yizhi!

Upon hearing these seven words, everyone present was stunned.

Someone then exclaimed, "So she is the daughter of Yang Yizhi! They always said this young lady is as valiant as any man. Why is she spouting nonsense here?"

"Since she's the Young Chief Escort, who is that person beside her?"

"Never heard of him, completely unknown."

"Could it be that she's been misled by the dark sects, leading her to say such absurd things?"

Yang Xiaoyun's face grew even more sullen as she heard Zang Ming Zhenren sigh, "You claim there's trouble at Jade Willow Villa, but why is Lord Liu unaware of it?"

"...Because he has already been turned into a blood slave by you."

Without hesitation, Yang Xiaoyun revealed everything.

She recounted every detail of what Zang Ming Zhenren had told them under Pinjian Tower.

Everyone listened in silence; some were visibly angry, others wore cold smiles. However, these anger and smiles were directed not at Zang Ming Zhenren, but at Yang Xiaoyun.

Zang Ming Zhenren seemed deeply troubled, but his expression turned unusually grim.

"Enough, enough. You must have heard some nonsense and taken it as gospel truth.

"I cannot bear to see you misled. Since you doubt my identity, I will prove it before all the heroes here!"

When Zang Ming Zhenren said this, everyone was even more astonished.

His status was significant, and he was a respected elder in the martial world. If he had to prove his identity because of a young girl's accusations, it would be a great humiliation.

If Zang Ming Zhenren truly was someone else in disguise, that would be one thing, but if not... Even if Yang Yizhi himself came, it would end in a bitter confrontation.

"Master, why go to such lengths?"

"Yes, the girl is just talking nonsense. Don't take it to heart."

"Miss Yang... quickly apologize to Master, and we can put this behind us."

Many people gave Yang Xiaoyun meaningful looks, urging her to retract her statements.

However, Yang Xiaoyun laughed, "Very well, since you're willing, how will you prove your identity?"

"The method of disguise is simply a human skin mask. Look closely at my face and see if there's any sign of a mask."

As he spoke, he rubbed his cheeks vigorously. Even though his skin turned red, no change was evident.

If it were a human skin mask, there would be a clear boundary between red and white on his face after such vigorous rubbing. But now...

There was none.

This alone proved that all of Yang Xiaoyun's previous claims were baseless.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaoyun's expression changed dramatically.

The Zang Ming Zhenren standing before her was indeed the real Zang Ming Zhenren!!

Meanwhile, Su Mo, who had remained seated with his head slightly bowed, the corner of his mouth curled into a faint smile.