Chapter 321: Chapter 70: The Court of Justice Director _2
Na Yan asked in surprise, "Do you know who did it?"
Xuan Ye nodded and said, "Father-in-law, I want to visit the Empire of Sunset City. Let me handle this matter on your behalf."
Na Yan frowned and said, "It’s a major issue. Shouldn’t we report it to the Pope first before making any decision?"
Something clicked in Xuan Ye’s mind and he snapped out of his anger. He remembered Yue Yue’s words - Ah Dai was the Savior. Could he make a move on Ah Dai? Regardless of whether Ah Dai was truly the Savior, his father would not allow him to touch Ah Dai without finding out the truth first. It had been more than half a year, Yue Yue had been in seclusion, and although his father had not said how Yue Yue’s progress was, the excitement on his father’s face on the few occasions he had seen him showed that Yue Yue’s progress must be rapid. The Pope had all his attention on Yue Yue. If he dealt with Ah Dai now, his father would definitely be angry. Suddenly remembering that his father had once ordered four Holy Judges to monitor Ah Dai, a light flashed across Xuan Ye’s eyes, he said, "Father-in-law, let’s hold off on this matter for the time being, please use our power in the Dark City to calm the people. I will pay a visit to the Court of Justice."
Na Yan asked in astonishment, "What? You’re going to find Xuan Yuan? Don’t you know his temperament?"
Xuan Ye gave a wry smile and said, "How could I not know? Apart from my father, he acknowledges no one. However, he is my uncle after all, and I am carrying out affairs on behalf of the church. It should be fine." The Holy Judges only report to the Pope and the Judgment Chief, and the Pope has been overseeing Yue Yue’s practice all this time. The only choice was to find the Judgment Chief.
Xuan Yuan, the Judgment Chief of the Holy Church Court of Judgement, the Pope’s younger brother. He went missing at three years old and didn’t return to the Holy Church until he was in his forties. He demonstrated extraordinary abilities and took over as the Judgment Chief. Xuan Ye would rather face the evilest enemy than confront his uncle. Xuan Yuan was extremely reclusive and rarely left the Holy Church unless something major happened. No one dared to approach him. The general affairs of the Court of Justice were handled by the two Deputy Chiefs while Xuan Yuan cultivated in the secret chamber alone, seeing no one but the Pope. Xuan Ye knew very well that his 70-odd-year-old uncle, whose martial prowess was second only to the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang and significantly surpassed the capabilities of the four Red Robe Priests. If it weren’t for Ah Dai, who might be the Savior, Xuan Ye would never want to see his uncle.
Na Yan chuckled and said, "Since you are not afraid to encounter difficulties, you can go ahead and do it. I’m getting old, and I need to enjoy some peace. By the way, I haven’t seen Yue Yue for over half a year. Is she still cultivating in seclusion? It’s just too hard on her at the tender age of sixteen. What will we do if she becomes exhausted?" He was always the most indulgent toward his granddaughter. He loved her more than his daughter, which often made his daughter jealous.
Xuan Ye sighed. Na Sha had mentioned several times that she wanted to see their daughter, but how could he ask his father for it? "My father is keeping Yue Yue’s situation very secret, I don’t know any specifics. It seems that we can only wait. Father-in-law, you should rest. I will go see my uncle now." After saying this, he saluted Na Yan and left the Hall of Light.
After leaving the Hall of Light, Xuan Ye walked alone towards the east-northeast, to the Court of Justice where thousands of judges resided.
"Ah! Isn’t this the Red Bishop? What brings you here?" A clear voice rang out.
Xuan Ye identified the voice as Ballon, known as the Blade God, one of the two Deputy Chiefs of the Court of Justice. Ballon, about the same age as Xuan Ye, was the son of the former Judgment Chief. The two had grown up together and were very close. Although of average appearance, Ballon possessed extraordinary strength, specifically skilled in using the Short Blade of Light. He reached the position of Deputy Chief at the age of thirty-seven and was the most likely candidate for succeeding the Judgment Chief.
Xuan Ye walked over to his old friend and chuckled, "What? Old Ball, are you unhappy to see me?"
Ballon laughed, "How can that be? Ever since you became a Red Bishop, we’ve spent less time together. We should catch up over a drink."
Xuan Ye said, "I thought you were the one avoiding me. Ever since you became a Deputy Judge, you’ve been too busy to hang out."
Ballon shrugged and said helplessly, "What can I do? There’s too much to handle, and our Chief Judge is too lazy to bear with us. So, Uncle Wind and I have to do more."
Xuan Ye smiled and said, "Let’s go. Take me to my uncle’s meditation room. I need to discuss something with him."
Ballon frowned slightly and said, "Brother, not to discourage you, but just because you’re the Judge’s nephew doesn’t mean he’ll see you. Are you ready to face rejection?"
