Unparalleled Evildoer

Chapter 159: An Unwise Move

Wuzhan, wearing a cloak, lifted the curtain and walked out of the sailboat. He looked at the two people who were surprised when they landed on the shore. He was silent for a long time. The evening breeze blew, and his black hair fluttered, but it could not take away a trace of coldness.

Fenyuan's ghost-controlling technique has reached the pinnacle. Even if the sound of the flute is heard by ordinary people, they will inevitably become confused and at a loss. Although Wuzhai does not know the mystery of it, he is good at the principles of music. After capturing the rhythm of the flute, he harmonizes it with the sound of the piano to make it resonate and mix them together, thus disrupting the flute sound, making it difficult for the corpse ghosts to distinguish whether it is the sound of the flute or the piano, and their movements become slow.

The two never expected that the person who broke Fenyuan's ghost-controlling technique with the sound of the piano was actually Wuzhan, who had no cultivation at all. The hatred between them and Wuzhan had long been deeply rooted and could not be dissolved. How could he not add insult to injury but instead come to his aid at the critical moment? Was he timid and wanted to use this to resolve the past grudges and please Xiandao Academy, or did he have other intentions and took them by surprise? For a moment, the two looked at each other, finding it difficult to figure out Wuzhan's intentions.

Jiang Yuan bowed awkwardly and said, "Thank you, Lord Censor, for helping me out of spite!"

Wuzhan said calmly, "Your Excellency is too kind. I just want to put the overall situation first, eradicate the rebels, close the case as soon as possible, and relieve your majesty's worries."

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "Your Excellency is very understanding and has put aside past grudges. This is something I admire. It is now clear that this group of rabble was instigated by Yao Jia and others to commit crimes and frame Xiandao Academy. I hope that Your Excellency will investigate in detail and bring them to justice."

"Why would they want to frame you? Human lives are at stake. We cannot make any rash conclusions without sufficient evidence. But their evidence is sufficient, and this matter is inseparable from Xiandao Academy." Wuzhan interrupted in a deep voice.

"Your Excellency knows exactly why they want to frame Xiandaoyuan. Didn't you see the culprits tonight?"

"Although we know that those people are related to this case, we can only suspect them and cannot identify them as the culprits. You know, He Biliu is a fugitive now, and it is our duty to hunt him down."

Qing Yang couldn't help but said coldly: "Since you are just suspicious, why are you still helping us tonight? What is your intention?"

Wuzhan heard this, stared at Qingyang, and asked instead of answering, smiling: "Master, are you afraid?" His face slightly condensed and he continued: "Do you think that I should take this opportunity to take revenge for the murder of my two masters?"

Qingyang's face immediately turned ugly when Wuzhan asked this question, "Zitan was stubborn and refused to hand over the Soul-Restoring Stone. I had no choice but to kill him. Xuanqing's cultivation was higher than mine, so it was impossible for him to hand it over voluntarily. This was all for the great cause of His Majesty. If you want revenge, just come to me directly."

Wuzhan was trembling all over, his pupils were terribly black, and he laughed coldly: "You have no choice but to kill, those who obey will prosper and those who disobey will perish. If you want to become a god, others must die. This is your way to become a god!"

Qingyang was stared at coldly by Wuzhan's black pupils. He felt inexplicably panic in his heart, as if he had fallen into hell. These eyes hated him to the core and almost killed him several times. He had long wanted to dig them out, but he missed the opportunity every time. After not seeing them for a few days, Wuzhan had transformed himself into an important official in the court, and was surrounded by expert guards. It became even more difficult to take action. Qingyang vaguely sensed a sense of hostage in these eyes, as if his life had been held in Wuzhan's hands, and Wuzhan now just wanted to watch him live in fear.

Wuzhan continued, "I came here tonight to warn you that they have not only found these four people, and their purpose is definitely not as simple as framing you. Your situation is very dangerous. If you continue to underestimate them, you will not be lucky tonight."

Jiang Yuan hurriedly said: "We have already understood this matter. Some old ministers in the court colluded with the evil cult to get rid of Xiandaoyuan. Don't worry, sir. Xiandaoyuan was set up by His Majesty specifically for the national teacher. We are all doing things for His Majesty. It is not so easy for them to shake it!"

"Isn't the court doing things for your majesty? If the fight is really irreconcilable, how will your majesty choose? It's just a matter of thought. What's more, what you are doing is costing people money and labor, and there are complaints everywhere. Aren't you too confident?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yuan laughed and said, "For the sake of your majesty's great cause, it doesn't matter if the people suffer a little. Those pedantic people are proud of their own achievements and slander the Xiandao Academy. They hype up the Xiandao Academy and confuse your majesty. How can they appreciate your majesty's great talent and understand what we are doing? Haha, if it really comes to that, they will be courting death."

"Since the real person is so confident, I can only wait and see!" Wuzhan said, and took Miaoxin and Jinxingzi ashore, walking calmly past Qingyang.

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "Thank you again for your help. I will definitely repay you if I have the chance in the future!"

Wuzhan said, "No need for that. I cannot afford your repayment!" He ignored Jiang Yuan and Qingyang and left in the carriage.

After Wuzhan left, Qingyang looked in the direction where the carriage disappeared and whispered, "This kid is full of tricks. He showed his goodwill to us tonight, but I don't know what he is up to!"

Jiang Yuan said in a deep voice: "I guess he wants to take this opportunity to join our Xiandao Academy and seek immortality!"

Qing Yang said coldly: "In my opinion, he came here for the five-colored stone. If the Immortal Dao Academy takes him in, who knows what will happen. It is better to find a chance to get rid of him!"

"You don't have to worry. He is a useless man, so why would the Imperial Master recruit him? Besides, we still need this kid to deal with those old ministers right now. It's too early to kill him now!"

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Wuzhan returned to the mansion and found that Meng Yi had been waiting for him for a long time. Seeing Wuzhan coming back, he asked anxiously, "Where did you go, brother? Why did you come back so late?"

Wuzhan smiled and said, "Tonight the moon is high in the sky, and I can't sleep. I'm going boating, playing the zither, enjoying the night view of Xianyang, and thinking back to my previous carefree life!"

After hearing this, Meng Yi felt guilty and said with emotion: "It is my second brother who is selfish and deprives my brother of his freedom, but I really don't want my brother's talent to be buried. Now not only me, but also His Majesty has high hopes for my brother!"

"Second brother is waiting for me here late at night. I wonder why?"

Meng Yi said quickly, "I have heard about what happened in the Court of Justice. I came here tonight to ask you for the details and what you think about it." Wuzhan then recounted what happened during the day. After hearing it, Meng Yi thought for a long time and said slowly, "If you say that the group of evil Taoists deceived Your Majesty and brought disaster to the country and the people, I will believe it without a doubt. But if you say that they are greedy for money and robbed tribute, I don't believe it. Someone must want to frame them!"

Wuzhan smiled slightly and said, "That's right, and the close ministers have united together to get rid of Xiandaoyuan!"

Meng Yi said happily: "Great! If they unite together, perhaps they can eradicate the evil spirits and bring peace to the people. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. What do you think, my dear brother?"

Wuzhan thought, "I think their behavior is unwise. First, they formed a clique to exclude dissidents and framed others, which is not tolerated by the laws of the Qin Dynasty. If they win, they will definitely cause trouble in the future. Second, colluding with the desperate cultivators is undoubtedly inviting trouble. Those desperate cultivators are very proud and have their own ulterior motives. How can they be manipulated by them? The situation is likely to get out of control and be full of crises. Third, what will Your Majesty decide in the end after they do this? The present is different from the past. What Your Majesty needs now is a permanent regime and immortality. Moreover, Your Majesty is the greatest emperor in history. How can you easily believe what Xu Shi said!"

Meng Yi sighed and said, "My dear brother, what you mean is that this group of evildoers cannot be brought down at the moment, and we can only let them do evil and bring disaster to the country and the people!"

"Second brother, there is no need to sigh. Right now, we should focus on the overall situation and protect His Majesty's safety. As for the group of demons who killed my master, I will definitely seek another opportunity to avenge myself in the future!"

"That's the only way! But I think frame-up alone is not enough to bring down Xiandaoyuan. The old officials in the court should have other purposes. I wonder what their next goal will be?"

"Something big must be happening. Second brother has always been guarding His Majesty, so he should know His Majesty's recent arrangements?"

Meng Yi thought for a moment and said, "In two days it will be the 15th day of the seventh month. Your Majesty will take all the civil and military officials to Mount Li to worship their ancestors. Mayor Xu will build an altar on Mount Li and perform rituals to pray for good weather and good harvests. My dear brother, do you think they will take action at that time?"

Wuzhan said immediately: "If my guess is correct, it should be at that time, and it must be related to the Yin soldiers' use of the road to destroy the mercury and build the Lishan Fairy Palace. However, I have not figured out how they want to start. I think there must be a hidden story!"

"Your Majesty has been fasting these days, and has only revealed that he will give the entire court a big surprise at Mount Li!"

"What a big surprise..." Wuzhan pondered.

Meng Yi's expression changed with shock. "Could they have obtained more accurate information and used it to ruin your majesty's surprise?"

"It shouldn't be a big deal. Whether it's 'ghost soldiers' or 'divine soldiers', there might be a tit-for-tat contest. This big surprise might turn into a big panic. Your Majesty's safety is worrying. May I ask, second brother, who is in charge of the security?"

"Wang Ben leads 3,000 cavalrymen to provide protection, while Zhang Han is in charge of Mount Li?"

"What is the origin of General Zhang Han?"

"When he was young, this man had fought for many years with Wu Chenghou (Wang Jian). He was steady in his military operations and had made many military achievements. Before Wu Chenghou died, Your Majesty visited him and asked, 'Who can take over as the general?' Wu Chenghou replied to Your Majesty with a breath of fresh air, 'Zhang Han can be of great use!' Only then did he leave with peace of mind. Your Majesty followed Wu Chenghou's recommendation and promoted Zhang Han to the rank of general, but ordered him to be in charge of supervising the construction of the Lishan Palace, which puzzled the court officials."

After Wuzhan heard this, a subtle realization flashed in his eyes. He thought for a moment and said, "Second brother must deploy heavy troops to guard His Majesty on that day. No matter what happens, do not let other troops get close to His Majesty!"

"Brother, I suspect... there will be a mutiny?"

"It may not be a mutiny, but if the two sides start fighting, swords and spears will not have eyes, and it is very likely to disturb His Majesty!"

"Then I will go and persuade His Majesty to cancel this trip!"

"How can I advise you if the incident didn't happen and there is no evidence?"

"Then what should I do? Should I go and persuade Yao Jia?"

"This is even more stupid. It is undoubtedly a frame-up against him. He must be determined to die. How can he stop when he is halfway through the task?"

"Am I supposed to watch them endanger His Majesty?"

"These are just our guesses. We cannot predict how many people are involved and what will happen in the end. We can only respond in time when things happen. Second brother, don't worry. Your Majesty may be safe!"

Meng Yi frowned and sighed, "It's just as you said, they are really old and confused, how could they do such an unwise thing!" Then he thought again, "But if Your Majesty makes a wrong decision, if I don't advise you, wouldn't I be unworthy of being a minister?"

"Your Majesty is the true emperor, the eternal sage. We are overthinking some things!"

(End of this chapter)