Chapter 654: The Cat Spirit of Green Mountain
Ultimately, the so-called Investiture of Immortals Assembly was just a contest of magical prowess.
And whenever magic was involved, every manner of demon and monster came crawling out of the woodwork.
Swindlers were everywhere, masquerading as Priests and cultivators.
But they had to be screened.
Otherwise, they would only make fools of themselves in front of the commoners and officials.
"A fraud! Drag him away and give him fifteen strikes of the board!"
"No, my lord, my lord! I won't do it again! I'd never dare!"
Fifteen strikes of the board were no joke. The attending runners had no intention of holding back; just a few strikes were enough to split skin and tear flesh. It was a punishment that could easily take a life.
"Ah!"