People of the Jianghu gathered in groups of three to five, discussing animatedly.
The Jianghu has never lacked people who enjoy a good show.
As long as there's a ripple, countless eyes will be drawn to it.
Some Cultivate diligently, while others are keen on gathering information.
It is precisely for this reason that so many people gathered in front of Tianji Tower.
They were all guessing whether a new ranking would be released today.
Actually, the release of the ranking had a fixed schedule.
Without major events, the rankings would not be easily changed.
But Fahai's situation was clearly out of the ordinary.
A Monk in the Innate Middle Stage Realm could defeat Murong Fu, who was in the Innate Late Stage Realm.
Placing him at the hundredth position was simply unreasonable.
This time, Tianji Tower's intelligence clearly had a problem.
How could someone who could defeat Murong Fu with a single palm only be ranked in the hundreds?
He should at least be in the top twenty!
Tianji Tower had made a fool of itself this time.
Naturally, it attracted many people to watch and discuss.
Everyone believed that the ranking would definitely be adjusted, and a new ranking would be announced soon.
Just then, a man, slightly tipsy, staggered over.
He held a pot in one hand, taking sips from time to time, the wine flowing down his lips and onto his beard.
"It's Zhang Jinjiu!"
Someone in the crowd recognized him and immediately exclaimed.
Everyone turned their gaze towards him.
This Zhang Jinjiu was the number one Detective in the world, revered as an honored guest by the First Manor, a heavy drinker, and a brilliant solver of cases.
Perhaps he knew something.
Immediately, someone asked, "Detective Zhang, do you know Fahai's background?"
"Do you think the ranking will be updated, and what position will Fahai be ranked?"
Zhang Jinjiu took a sip of wine and smiled faintly.
"I haven't fully investigated Fahai's background either, but I can infer a thing or two."
"There are only a handful of temples in the world that can Cultivate such an outstanding Disciple."
"The ranking will definitely be released; Tianji Tower relies on its credibility."
"As for the ranking, although his cultivation is not high, from his combat prowess, he will definitely not be lower than the top twenty."
As soon as he said this, the crowd erupted again.
"I knew it, he should at least be in the top twenty!"
"I actually thought the same thing as Detective Zhang."
A voice then sounded.
"Detective Zhang, could you tell us more in detail?"
Ever since Fahai suddenly appeared in the Jianghu, he quickly became famous, causing a stir in all directions, and everyone was naturally curious about his identity.
However, this person had never been heard of in the Jianghu before. He was like a star that suddenly shone, appearing without warning, yet emitting astonishing light!
From his appearance, he was a Monk, seemingly from a famous temple with a profound heritage.
After all, only those ancient, large temples could possibly Cultivate such an outstanding individual.
But there were also rumors that he drank alcohol, ate meat, and even killed people, acting ruthlessly, completely inconsistent with Buddhist precepts.
Buddhist Disciples usually abstain from killing, meat, and alcohol, but this Fahai indulged in all of them!
He didn't look like a Monk trained by an orthodox great temple at all; he seemed more like an impostor.
How could a true Monk be so unrestrained, and how could he take lives at every turn?
But if he didn't come from a famous School, and was just a Loose Cultivator, then how could he have such astonishing cultivation at such a young age!
At fifteen, he ascended the innate ranking, and it's highly possible he'll be in the top twenty!
This was too incredible!
Without a famous teacher's guidance, and solely as a Loose Cultivator, it would be absolutely difficult to reach such a Realm.
Unless he had an extraordinary fortuitous encounter!
Perhaps he stumbled into Yang Gong's Treasure Trove, or a mysterious place like Langhuan Blessed Land!
Everyone had their own guesses, their gazes fixed on Zhang Jinjiu.
Zhang Jinjiu was known as the number one Detective in the world, having solved countless cases, and was widely renowned.
Perhaps only he could provide a reasonable explanation.
Zhang Jinjiu tilted his head back and took a big gulp of wine, exhaling a long breath, a look of contentment on his face, then slowly scanned his surroundings before speaking unhurriedly.
"According to my deduction, that Fahai might indeed be from a famous temple."
As soon as this was said, the crowd immediately burst into an uproar.
"I told you so, he's indeed a Disciple of a great temple, otherwise where would he get such ability!"
Someone also raised a question.
"But if he really is a Disciple of a great temple, then why did he break so many precepts?"
This question was indeed difficult to answer.
However, since Zhang Jinjiu said so, it was most likely correct.
Everyone started discussing animatedly again.
"It seems he really is from a great temple!"
"Which one do you think it is?"
"Shaolin? Shaoshi Mountain? Or Tianyin Temple? Or Jingnian Zen Monastery? It's also possible he's from the snowy regions, or the grasslands?"
"Looking at his attire and appearance, he doesn't look like a foreigner, so he should still be from a temple in our Central Plains."
"It must be so; such a Genius can only be nurtured by such a great School."
Just as everyone was in the midst of their heated discussion, a sentence from Zhang Jinjiu suddenly interrupted everyone's thoughts.
"But—"
Everyone was stunned, there was a twist?
In an instant, the noisy area outside Tianji Tower fell silent, and everyone held their breath, listening intently.
"Now, perhaps he isn't."
Zhang Jinjiu said slowly.
Now, perhaps he isn't?
What does that mean?
As soon as this was said, everyone was stunned, each showing confusion, all looking at Zhang Jinjiu.
Hoping he could explain clearly.
"Detective Zhang, how should we understand your words?"
"Do you mean he used to be a Disciple of a famous temple, but now he isn't?"
Zhang Jinjiu nodded slightly, "That's exactly what I mean."
"I deduce that Fahai was once from a famous temple, because only such a great Sect could possibly Cultivate such an outstanding young Prodigy."
"If he wasn't from a prominent temple, how could he reach the Innate Realm at such a young age?"
"One must know, on the path of Cultivation, resources are crucial. Without the guidance of a renowned master and ample provisions, even with exceptional talent, it would be difficult to achieve today's accomplishments."
Everyone nodded, finding it reasonable.
Clearly, ordinary small Schools or lone Cultivators could not support such an individual.
Only those great temples renowned throughout the world had this capability!
Zhang Jinjiu paused briefly, then continued, "Although he is exceptionally talented, I heard that he drinks alcohol and eats meat."
"Buddhist precepts are strict; the Eight Precepts cannot be violated, and each one is the foundation of Cultivation."
"That Fahai has broken at least two precepts."
"Just imagine, how could those famous temples that emphasize rules tolerate such a person?"
"Buddhism values discipline, and even if you are a Prodigy, you are no exception."
"Therefore, it is highly likely that he has been expelled from his School."
"This also explains why Fahai is famous in the Jianghu, yet no temple has come forward to claim him."
"Not to mention there's also the Old Monster of Xingxiu lurking nearby."
"If he were still a Disciple of a famous temple, how could those great temples sit idly by?"
As soon as his words fell, everyone felt as if they had been enlightened, and all showed expressions of Epiphany.
"As expected of the number one Detective in the world!"
"This explanation is the most reasonable!"
If he wasn't a highly skilled Disciple expelled from his School.
How could he possess such cultivation at this age?
If he wasn't expelled from his School.
Fahai's fame in the Jianghu should be the glory of his Sect, so why is no one claiming him?
How could their own Prodigy face a Grandmaster-level enemy, yet no one steps forward to help?
All doubts were suddenly resolved!