I created the Bureau of Anomaly Control

Tang Xuefeng retorted sharply:

"That's practically slander. You and I both know what kind of people the Salvation Alliance members are."

"They wouldn't do that."

Shen Zongdao sneered:

"They already have. I advise you not to underestimate these assassins who hide behind the name of justice."

"The worst part is that they can't tell right from wrong. These idealists can't see reality. Even if there's no chance of success, I have no doubt that Ma En will take the opportunity to cause us irreparable trouble."

"Your sister's death is the best example."

Hearing this, Tang Xueluan's expression suddenly turned icy cold:

"Say that again."

Shen Zongdao wasn't intimidated and was about to continue mocking this member of the opposing faction, taking the opportunity to make her lose control:

"Am I wrong to say…"

But at that moment, a gentle and refined greeting interrupted him:

"Greetings, fellow Daoists…"

Shen Zongdao turned around in surprise, looking at Daoist Xiaoyao who was standing behind him.

Xiaoyao's involvement surprised him, but after a few seconds, he realized what was happening—Ma En had killed Xiaoyao's disciple, and Xiaoyao had come to regain his face.

So he came over while they were fiercely arguing, which made Shen Zongdao feel a bit of joy in his heart. Although Xiaoyao had interrupted the good opportunity he had created with Shu Yun's death, it would be even better for him if he was also hostile to Ma En.

If he was lucky enough, he might be able to use this opportunity to directly disrupt the plans of these Rong faction members.

But just as he was thinking this, Xiaoyao's next words surprised him again:

"Fellow Daoists, we have important responsibilities now. This doesn't seem like a good time to argue."

Shen Zongdao didn't expect Xiaoyao to say something like that, but then it seemed reasonable, because he couldn't really show his hostility towards Ma En so openly. This was the only way he could join the conversation.

Moreover, Xiaoyao's deliberate choice to appear when he was targeting Ma En already explained everything.

Thinking this, Shen Zongdao naturally changed his expression, becoming as calm as if the one who had been righteously indignant was someone else. Then, he nodded in cooperation, revealing a look of reflection:

"You're right, I shouldn't argue with them at this time."

"But I'm also worried that this former follower of Shenxiao will do something irreversible."

Of course, this was a lie. His purpose in saying this was to give Xiaoyao a chance to speak.

Although Shen Zongdao was a politician, he also knew who the experts were. Since the federal government and the researchers weren't worried about Ma En's appearance causing any problems, it proved that he couldn't cause any trouble.

But his unique identity was the most suitable target for attack. Although Shen Zongdao knew very well that Ma En couldn't threaten the federal government, other politicians might not all know, and even some ability users might not be completely clear.

Furthermore, the shadow of Shenxiao was so deeply rooted in people's hearts that even if they rationally realized that Ma En was no threat, this idea might waver because of Shenxiao under his repeated emphasis.

His purpose in distorting the truth was very simple: to disrupt the plans of these two Rong faction members. Although the New Liberal faction hadn't recruited Ma En because of hesitation and worry, that definitely didn't mean they were willing to watch the Rong faction take him into their fold.

That's why he was preparing to thwart the faction's plan at this time, hindering Ma En's cooperation with the Shu family, so that they couldn't successfully gain a foothold in the newly established Advisor Department and within the federal government.

Of course, his target was actually the Rong faction. If it was just Ma En, he didn't care what he wanted to do. Therefore, his criticism of him was just nonsense. It was just that Ma En was unlucky enough to stand on the opposite side of him.

Of course, he didn't care about ability users like Ma En at all.

As expected, Daoist Xiaoyao looked at Ma En as he expected, and then greeted him with a slightly curious expression:

"You are Ma En."

He nodded slightly:

"That's right."

While speaking, Ma En also quietly glanced at the shadow. He seemed to not have noticed Xiaoyao's arrival at all, and continued to naturally discuss the upcoming negotiations with the other members at the table.

Based on Ma En's understanding of the shadow, he shouldn't be too worried about Xiaoyao.

But Xiaoyao's next sentence was:

"You killed my eldest disciple, Du Jin. Am I right?"

Hearing this, Shen Zongdao felt joy in his heart. It seemed that heaven was helping him. This eccentric powerhouse hadn't been truly moved by the federal government's appeasement. He still harbored resentment in his heart for the guy who killed his disciple.

And he was an important member of this negotiation. As long as they cooperated, they could force Ma En and Tang Xueluan into a very awkward position. Then Tang Xueluan would have to withdraw because she didn't want to get into trouble, and their plans would all fall through.

Seeing this, Shen Zongdao immediately fanned the flames:

"That's right. He used a deadly move during the sparring session. It was clearly just a sparring session, but everything about him after joining the federal government reveals a strange aura."

Shen Zongdao didn't need to ask to know that Ma En was likely forced to use a deadly move at the time, but acting like a stupid politician made it easier to raise questions that were unfavorable to Ma En. As their enemy, he didn't need to be so "smart."

"No, it's not Ma En's fault." But Xiaoyao's next words surprised Shen Zongdao. "Friend Shadow gave me the recording of his fight with my disciple. Du Jin did have malicious intentions and used a deadly move. His fate can only be said to be a matter of life and death."

But after saying this, Xiaoyao paused, then continued:

"But in any case, Du Jin was my eldest disciple. He was the first disciple I took in after coming here, and he was the one with the best chance among all my disciples to break through to the Nascent Soul stage within a hundred years and become what you call a Tier V ability user. Moreover, I cultivated him for decades…"

"So this matter can't be left like this."

Shen Zongdao breathed a heavy sigh of relief. The first half of the sentence almost made him think that Xiaoyao was here to reconcile with Ma En, but fortunately, the second half of the sentence accurately expressed Xiaoyao's attitude. However, he didn't expect Xiaoyao to be so direct.

He knew that Xiaoyao had already swallowed this anger on the surface.

At the moment when this sentence was said, the shadow's movements in the distance also clearly paused, and Ma En could even feel that a heavy aura was emanating from the extraordinary Taoist standing in front of him, making him feel a bit of pressure.

But he still said with a normal expression:

"Then what do you want?"

Xiaoyao asked with a mysterious smile on his face:

"Don't you have anything you want to say to me?"

Ma En said with an indifferent look:

"He wanted to kill me, and I didn't want to die, so naturally I had to nip it in the bud before he made a move."

"Moreover, this was all arranged by the federal government. I just took the benefits of the federal government to do things."

In fact, Ma En wasn't very worried that Xiaoyao would really do anything to him. Looking at the current situation, he was just here to give him a hard time at most. After saying a few harsh words, the matter would be over. After all, he did kill his disciple. He wouldn't be particularly surprised if Xiaoyao really did that.

But Xiaoyao just smiled.

"I don't mean that. It seems that you outsiders don't have this kind of culture."

"Let me put it this way, Du Jin was a disciple I spent decades cultivating, but now he has fallen into the demonic path and mercilessly attacked others for no reason. As his master, I should apologize to you on his behalf."

These words were beyond everyone's expectations, and Shen Zongdao was stunned on the spot, not quite understanding what Xiaoyao was doing. Was this eccentric powerhouse deliberately saying the opposite, or did he want to gain Ma En's trust first?

But he was a Tier V ability user, was it really necessary?

No matter how he thought about it, Shen Zongdao couldn't believe that Xiaoyao's words were sincere, because there was no reason for it. According to his superficial understanding, Xiaoyao wasn't the kind of person who would repay evil with good. Otherwise, the shadow wouldn't have had to personally appease him.

Feeling that things were becoming more and more strange, Shen Zongdao closed his mouth and planned to stand aside and wait and see.

Ma En also showed a surprised expression:

"Daoist Xiaoyao, you…"

Xiaoyao raised his hand and waved:

"I know what you want to say, but even if you live in this era of moral decay, I can't abandon my own virtue. We cultivators must follow our own hearts and Dao, otherwise we will be devoured by our inner demons."

"If I say I want to apologize, I should apologize. Of course, I'm not just talking about it."

As he spoke, he took out a delicate small box from his arms, and then handed it directly to Ma En, regardless of the eyes of the people around him.

"Take it, these are three Essence Consolidating and Origin Nourishing Pills and one Foundation Establishment Pseudo Pill refined from the corpse of my useless disciple."

After hearing that these were pills refined from Du Jin, the three of them were a little at a loss. When Shen Zongdao heard that Xiaoyao was going to give Ma En something, he felt that things were developing in a bad direction, but Xiaoyao's words seemed to be implying that Ma En had killed his disciple, which made him unable to figure out whether Xiaoyao's apology was sincere or secretly harming him.

Ma En's expression was also a little strange:

"Corpse…"

Xiaoyao smiled as if he had suddenly remembered something:

"I forgot that you don't understand the path of cultivation. The corpse I'm talking about refers to Du Jin's broken golden core. For us heretics, refining a true core into a pseudo core is just a common thing. The golden core after death is just an external object like the physical body."

"Moreover, if we want to cultivate in this land where spiritual energy is barren, we can't waste precious spiritual energy and resources. Don't worry, Du Jin won't mind me refining him into pills. If I die, he will do the same."

Ma En was still a little wary of the so-called apology he handed over:

"But…"

Xiaoyao waved his sleeve without explanation, and then the delicate wooden box in his hand flew directly into Ma En's hand. During the process, Ma En also tried to dodge a few times, but he could only hold the wooden box firmly in his hand.

Xiaoyao, who forcibly sent the gift out, began to introduce it:

"You can rest assured and accept it. If a mortal who has never stepped into cultivation smells this Essence Consolidating and Origin Nourishing Pill, they can go seven days without eating, drinking, or sleeping as usual. If they taste the powder, they can cure all diseases, and if they swallow it, they can directly reborn."

"Although it's not as good as the Marrow Cleansing Pill, which can directly improve the foundation, it's better in that the medicinal properties are gentler. Even ordinary people who have never cultivated can swallow it directly, and it can directly lead the person taking the medicine to step into cultivation with half a foot."

"And if you don't intend to cultivate, taking this pill is not completely useless. Swallowing one pill can extend your life by a hundred years, two pills can extend your life by one hundred and fifty years, and then swallowing this pill can help ordinary people extend their lives to two hundred years, and live to three hundred years without disease or disaster."

Hearing this, Ma En's expression of refusal was greatly reduced, and Tang Xueluan's eyes lit up directly.

Only Shen Zongdao, who hadn't figured out the situation, was a little dazed and confused. He still didn't understand what was happening in front of him. According to Xiaoyao's words just now, he seemed to have handed over the longevity anomaly that the federal government had been coveting to Ma En?

But what benefits would this have for Xiaoyao? Could it be that he poisoned the pills, but that doesn't make sense either. Ma En doesn't seem like the kind of fool who would eat the pills without thinking.

Or does Xiaoyao want to use this to use the federal government against Ma En? But Ma En definitely wouldn't be so ignorant. As long as the federal government proposes to exchange the pills in his hand for benefits, then Ma En definitely wouldn't dare to refuse, and the price offered by the federal government would definitely not let Ma En suffer.

Xiaoyao didn't wait for them to recover, and then introduced the remaining Foundation Establishment Pseudo Pill:

"There is also a Foundation Establishment Pseudo Pill, which can help Qi Refining cultivators break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. The one refined with my alchemy is naturally of good quality. One pill is enough for 90% of Qi Refining cultivators to break through smoothly. If it were in our place, this pill alone could be sold for a high price."

"But this is not the cultivation world after all, and you are not a cultivator, but this pill will not become a waste product because of this, and unlike the Essence Consolidating and Origin Nourishing Pill, this pill is not suitable for mortals to take. Logically speaking, only cultivators can use it, but I know you are no ordinary person."

At this time, Shen Zongdao finally realized that something was wrong.

Could it be that Daoist Xiaoyao really came to apologize? Although he has some places that seem very evil to the federal government in other places, does he have moral standards here that are far beyond their imagination and understanding?

Although he couldn't convince himself, this seemed to be the only answer, and it could indeed be explained. After all, he came from a completely different civilization from here.

Ma En also asked with some doubts:

"You said I am no ordinary person."

Xiaoyao smiled and said, without directly explaining:

"If you take this medicine, it can help you dredge your bones and meridians, making your body and soul more harmonious, but the effect of the medicine is still not comparable to real spiritual energy, and it will only help you to a limited extent."

"After all, you are already gifted."