Young Master in Flower City

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Punishment Hall was left bewildered. Did this person have the qualifications to insult the majesty of the Punishment Hall? It was simply absurd.

At that moment, Zhan Zhengyun also froze. He hadn't expected Xiao Tianyu to be so arrogant upon entering the Punishment Hall. Even if there were some truth to Xiao Tianyu's words, entering here didn't seem to grant him the right to critique the Punishment Hall.

"Outrageous!" Finally, an Elder from the Punishment Hall shouted: "Do you have the right to meddle in matters of the Punishment Hall?"

"In your eyes, people from Tianyu International deserve to die, but Tuoba Lei doesn't, is that right?" Xiao Tianyu's eyes locked onto the Elder as he continued, "According to you, only the lives of those from Emperor Star Academy matter, while others' lives do not?"

"Fair and just? Is this what you call fairness and justice?" As he spoke, a cold glint flashed in Xiao Tianyu's eyes, and he continued, "Tell me, how much benefit did the Tuoba Family offer you?"

"You dare smear the Punishment Hall?" The Elder's eyes flickered with a trace of coldness as he addressed Elder Xing, "Elder Xing, this person clearly disrespects Emperor Star Academy and the Criminal Law Hall. I demand immediate execution on the spot for this person!"

Execution on the spot?

Upon hearing this, Zhan Zhengyun paused, then spoke, "Hold on!"

"Does the Elder have more to say?" The Elder looked towards Zhan Zhengyun.

Zhan Zhengyun spoke, "Though this person has sinned, there's truth in his words. The Punishment Hall, presiding over the highest penalties, should indeed be fair and just. Everyone knows that Tuoba Lei first abused the authority of Emperor Star Academy at Tianyu International, so it's justified that he was killed by someone from Tianyu International. Hence, I believe we should sentence this person leniently!"

"A murderer must pay with their life!" The Elder snorted coldly, "No one is qualified to question the penalties of Emperor Star Academy. This person's repeated disregard for Emperor Star Academy's penalties alone constitutes a capital offense!"

"An Elder of a subsidiary Punishment Hall, truly imposing!" Xiao Tianyu's voice was indifferent, "I advise you to call the Principal here to decide my fate. Otherwise, you're not qualified!"

The opponent was domineering, but Xiao Tianyu was even more so, directly looking down upon the Punishment Hall of Emperor Star Academy.

Upon hearing this, Zhan Zhengyun was speechless. Wasn't this guy's courage too excessive, daring to openly oppose someone from the Punishment Hall, which represents the authority of Emperor Star Academy, wielding the highest penalties?

...

At this moment, beneath the myriad steps of the grand hall of the Punishment Hall, two women were seen walking leisurely. Both had strikingly beautiful appearances, each possessing their own unique charm.

However, it's no surprise, as these two great beauties were among the top three beauties of Fengzhou City. Their appearance undoubtedly stunned the heavens and the earth, instantly capturing the attention of many.

"It's QianShan Xue and Gu Yunxi. Why are they here? Are they here for the one who killed Tuoba Lei?"

"My god, who exactly is this person who killed Tuoba Lei, to garner the favor of two great beauties simultaneously? Damn, even in death, it's worth it!"

"..."

Below the hall, many people whispered as they watched the two, but notable was the complete absence of any disrespect, as though these two beauties could only be admired, not insulted.

"Junior Sister Qian, why are you here too?" At this moment, a voice sounded, as a handsome young man walked out of the crowd, smiling warmly like a breeze of spring.

"Zhan Yinghao, why are you here?" Gu Yunxi's beautiful eyes flickered. Zhan Yinghao was a Core Disciple, known throughout the academy as a pursuer of QianShan Xue, though QianShan Xue generally remained indifferent.

Even so, QianShan Xue was still labeled as Zhan Yinghao's girlfriend, with no one daring to entertain other thoughts about her. But naturally, who would dare entertain other thoughts about a girlfriend recognized by Zhan Yinghao?

Unless they didn't want to live.

Upon hearing this, Zhan Yinghao smiled and said, "I heard that an irredeemable villain killed Tuoba Lei and is being punished by the Punishment Hall, so I came to check it out!"

Irredeemable villain?

Upon hearing this, Gu Yunxi was displeased. That was her boyfriend whom she shared a fateful kiss with, wasn't it?

"Junior Sister Gu, what's the matter?" Zhan Yinghao asked.

"The person in the Punishment Hall is my husband!" Gu Yunxi replied coldly, leaving Zhan Yinghao dumbfounded. Since when did Gu Yunxi have a husband? This... this didn't seem right.

It wasn't only Zhan Yinghao who was dumbfounded, the surrounding crowd felt an intense heartache as well.

Zhan Yinghao spoke, "As far as I know, this doesn't seem right, does it? In the Inner Sect, everyone knows Junior Sister Gu is Murong Bai's fiancée. Isn't what you're saying now likely to displease Murong Bai?"

"That's my business. None of your concern!" Gu Yunxi snorted coldly, looking at QianShan Xue, "QianShan Xue, let's go up!"

"Alright!" QianShan Xue nodded.

"Junior Sister Qian, should I help?" Zhan Yinghao smiled slightly at QianShan Xue, "Perhaps with my status, I can help you enter the Criminal Law Hall!"

"No need!" QianShan Xue refused.

Subsequently, the two ascended the myriad steps toward the grand hall, however, they soon noticed Zhan Yinghao displaying a faint playful smile. Without me, do you believe you can enter the Law Enforcement Hall?

As expected, as soon as QianShan Xue and Gu Yunxi reached the middle of the steps, two guards stopped them: "Halt, the Punishment Holy Land does not allow entry!"

"I am QianShan Xue, a Core Disciple of Emperor Star Academy, and the one being punished inside is my friend!" QianShan Xue took out an Emperor Star Order and handed it to the guard.

Yet, the guard still refused, "That's not possible either. Please wait outside patiently!"

"This..." Gu Yunxi's beautiful eyes flickered. Could it be that even QianShan Xue wasn't qualified to enter the Punishment Hall?

Is it finally my chance to shine?

Below, Zhan Yinghao displayed a meaningful smile as he walked leisurely toward the steps, soon arriving beside Gu Yunxi and QianShan Xue, and said with a smile, "I told you, perhaps I have the qualification to lead you inside!"

"You can really do it?" Gu Yunxi's beautiful eyes flickered. Although she disliked his arrogance, the matter at hand was pressing.

"Of course!" Zhan Yinghao laughed heartily, but in his eyes, a trace of pride appeared.

Then, he took out a token and handed it to the guard, saying, "I am a Punishment Hall disciple!"

Punishment Hall disciple? Isn't this guy a Core Disciple? Could he also be well-connected? Gu Yunxi stared blankly at the token, which turned out to be a Punishment Order.

However, in the next second, the guard refused, "The Punishment Hall is executing a punishment, not even Punishment Hall disciples are allowed to enter!"

"..." With those words, Zhan Yinghao's face fell. Being rejected in front of a beauty, what a humiliating thing it was.

Consequently, Zhan Yinghao spoke, "Please understand, I am a Punishment Hall disciple!"

"Leave!" The Punishment Hall guard scoffed coldly.