The rules of the Emei Sect are extremely strict. Thomas Moore had gained the favor of Mr. Crane, who casually taught him a Five Spirits Incantation. Leonard Shaw, having only recently joined, had not yet been taught this method and naturally could not have passed it on to “Jason Turner.” This was common knowledge among all Emei disciples.

Grace Lewis frowned slightly, then laughed in anger, saying, “There’s no way Junior Brother Leonard Shaw would be so reckless. Since you say so, I’ll have Junior Brother Leonard Shaw come and confront you.”

Richard King suddenly said, “When I first entered the Five Spirits Immortal Mansion, Master Crane told me that the Mirror of Returning Immortals can trace the past and future. Why doesn’t Young Grace activate this treasure and review everything that just happened? Under the immortal sect’s secret treasure, no one can hide what they did or said. We’ll surely know who is lying.”

The Mirror of Returning Immortals is a rare treasure of the Immortal Mansion, the foremost protective artifact of the Emei Sect, with boundless wonders. Not only can it reveal the presence of demonic energy, but it can also illuminate the past and future, even past and present lives. However, activating this rare treasure consumes a tremendous amount of spiritual power—even the elders of Emei would not use it lightly. But if it’s only to trace back the time of a single incense stick, even Grace Lewis could just barely manage to activate it.

Grace Lewis glanced at Richard King and couldn’t help but nod slightly, developing a bit of goodwill toward him.

Grace Lewis’s secular name was extremely rustic, which he disliked. All the Emei brothers and sisters knew this taboo, and no one called him John Lewis.

Thomas Moore, trying to build rapport, assumed that since he was called Tiger, others must also like that style. He always called out “Brother John Lewis” by full name. His sister Lillian Moore had advised him several times, but Thomas Moore would always stiffen his neck and say, “I call him Brother John Lewis because he likes me calling him that—why do you care?”

In truth, Grace Lewis was quite annoyed by Thomas Moore calling him that, but was too embarrassed to say anything, fearing his elders would say his Dao heart was unstable if he cared even about a name. So Thomas Moore still didn’t know he had offended someone.

Richard King deliberately addressed him by his Daoist title, Grace, which made John Lewis feel a bit pleased and let out a breath of relief.

Thomas Moore was just an ordinary mischievous child. Though clever, how could he understand the wonders of immortal arts? He had heard the Mirror of Returning Immortals could trace the past, but wasn’t afraid at all. Yet, seeing everyone suddenly disbelieve him, his face did show a hint of panic.

Grace Lewis saw Thomas Moore’s expression and knew at once that this brat had lied about the matter. He ignored the stunned Thomas Moore and William York, formed a hand seal, bowed slightly, and called out clearly, “Disciple Grace Lewis requests the Immortal Venerable to perform the art and trace what just happened.”

Moments later, a clear light swept down, replaying how Thomas Moore had brought William York and Richard King here, boasting that he could activate the Five Spirits Emerald Peak, observe the scenery for thousands of miles around, and how fun it was… as well as all his subsequent words and actions.

Although Grace Lewis was the most powerful in terms of spiritual strength among the third-generation disciples, his cultivation was still shallow. Just barely activating the Mirror of Returning Immortals for this short while left sweat on his forehead. Seeing the truth had been revealed, he released the hand seal and respectfully invited the spirit of the Mirror to return.

Now that the truth was out, the other Emei disciples who had followed looked rather displeased.

It was one thing for Thomas Moore to recklessly touch the Five Spirits Emerald Peak, but to try to deceive them and falsely accuse Leonard Shaw—that was intolerable!

Especially since he had just claimed to be an honest disciple who hadn’t even joined yet, which only made the Emei disciples laugh at him.

Not even initiated, and he called himself an Emei disciple?

Besides, this kid was full of lies—where was there any honesty?

The Emei disciples said nothing, lest they disturb Grace Lewis’s judgment, and the atmosphere grew cold.

Thomas Moore stammered, not knowing how to defend himself, and hurriedly looked to William York, hoping he would speak up for him.

At this moment, William York was full of regret. How could he have known the Mirror of Returning Immortals was so miraculous, able to replay even the most recent events? He was inwardly blaming Thomas Moore for causing trouble and feared being implicated himself—how could he possibly speak up for him now?

Chapter One: Apprenticeship at Mount Emei (7)

Grace Lewis pondered for a while, feeling that this matter was neither too big nor too small. After all, although Thomas Moore intended to meddle with the Five Spirits Emerald Peak, he hadn’t actually done it yet, so it was hard to decide on a punishment. Thomas Moore’s sister, Lillian Moore, had quite a background and was already set to join Emei, destined to bring honor to the sect.

Even the Patriarch had sent a note, stating that when Emei flourished in the future, the “one immortal, two clouds, and two bells” must all be gathered.

Lillian Moore was one of the disciples personally chosen by the Patriarch to bring honor to the sect.

To save her, the Emei Sect had dispatched several elders. Knowing her brother had caused trouble, she would surely come to plead for him, so Grace Lewis had to give Lillian Moore some face.

As Grace Lewis was hesitating, Richard King suggested, “If Young Grace finds this matter difficult to handle, why not gather the other brothers and sisters to discuss it together?”

Grace Lewis nodded slightly, thinking to himself, “I can’t take responsibility for this alone; it’s better to let everyone decide together. Since this concerns Junior Sister Lillian Moore, let’s not disturb Uncle Master Crane for now.” He pointed and said, “You three, come with me first!”