Embers of Sword

Chapter 166 Xie's Compensation

For the Jiangning delegation staying at Zhenyin Peak, tonight is undoubtedly a long night.

The Jinao Peak law enforcers surrounded the hill tightly...

The chief examiner Qi Lie came in person to search the residence of Prince Jiangning.

The key is.

They actually found important evidence.

This Sword Qi Ceremony is a major event. The disciples of Zhenyin Peak are stationed at the mountain gate and record every "mountain visitor" who visits the mountain gate. Even those high-ranking dignitaries who want to enter the Dasui Sword Palace must register... The number of people registered in the Prince Jiangning's delegation is 103.

Now after checking, there are only one hundred and two left.

There was one person left, and he disappeared.

If only one person was missing, it wouldn't mean anything... After all, the Jiangning Xie family was a wealthy and prestigious family with many retainers, and it was impossible for the Xie family to control them all.

But law enforcement officers discovered after investigation.

Some people in the delegation were deeply impressed by this missing "guest".

In the past few days, this retainer of the Xie family just locked himself in the house, and when he came, he rode alone in a carriage, carrying a huge and heavy black box. No one knew what was in the black box.

After breaking and searching.

Qi Lie personally removed the talisman from the black box. Although the box was empty... there was still the "primordial fire aura" from the back mountain of Lotus Peak remaining inside.

The assassination had just happened and the scene of the Yuanhuo explosion was still vivid in my mind.

Check this.

The identity of the assassin was almost confirmed.

The most important thing is that Prince Jiangning has been in a coma since the end of the Xuanshui Cave Heaven competition, and he is unable to answer Qi Lie's questions.

The incense master, Zhu Daoren, was even more speechless.

In fact, when the mountain was closed, he immediately realized something was wrong and rushed to investigate the information of this Xie family's disciple... but found nothing at all.

When Xie Sheng came to the Sword Palace this time, he was extremely generous and accepted more than a dozen retainers. As long as you have some ability, are willing to bow your head, and show a certain sincerity, you can follow the Jiangning delegation into the Dasui Sword Palace.

Who would have thought that there would be such a lunatic who would sneak into the Sword Palace along with the diplomatic envoys and carry out an assassination at the Xuanshui Ceremony!
This check tonight.

Even Zhu Daoren had some doubts...whether the "Yuanhuo Explosion" was really related to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

As soon as the investigation results came out.

Those important people who stayed overnight received apology compensation from Jin Ao Feng. If it weren't for the accident last night, they would have left by now. Qi Lie personally visited them and gave gifts one by one to express his apology and to establish good relations.

At last.

Only the Jiangning delegation was left at Zhenyin Peak, and they were detained on the scene.

"If the Jiangning Xie family doesn't give an explanation for the assassination attempt...everyone, forget about leaving the Sword Palace."

Qi Lie said this coldly and left.

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"So Qing Falcon really sneaked into the Sword Palace with the Jiangning delegation?"

This long night will eventually pass.

The sky will be bright.

The sounds outside Lotus Peak became noisy.

The results of last night's investigation were also sent to the courtyard along with Jiang Qihu's Ruyi Order.

Xie Xuanyi respectfully brewed a cup of tea for his master and asked curiously, "Is this a coincidence or a conspiracy?"

"Qing Falcon is from the Imperial City Department. He was ordered by the Holy Queen to infiltrate Dasui."

Zhao Chunyang did not answer the question directly, but smiled and said: "If you want to avoid attracting attention, you can only blend into a large delegation... The reason why I chose the 'Xie family' is not because the Xie family has a close relationship with the imperial city, but because Xie Sheng is too high-profile. To blend into the delegation, you only need to surrender and give a small gift. Who is willing to reveal their identity to carry out such a mission?"

Xie Xuanyi burst out laughing.

Although he vaguely guessed that the assassin was related to the Jiangning Mission...

But he didn't expect that this coincidence would be so wonderful.

Behind the Xie family of Jiangning is the exiled immortal Wu.

The jade talisman that the Holy Queen gave to Qing Suan also leads to Wu Zexian.

The results of Jin Aofeng's investigation, in the end, were nothing more than a confrontation between the Sword Palace's top brass and King Jiangning... Faced with this amazing "coincidence", what could King Jiangning say? What could he deny?
It doesn’t matter whether Xie Sheng planned the assassination last night or not.

The truth has been settled.

"There are always such coincidences in this world, with the right timing to cover up the truth."

Zhao Chunyang said meaningfully: "If the Holy Queen had told the identity of the owner behind the jade talisman, perhaps Qing Falcon would have changed its delegation... But now the matter is done, the matter of Qing Falcon has been suppressed by the Holy Queen, but the assassination case is not over yet. Jin Ao Peak needs an ending, and Da Sui Sword Palace needs to give an explanation to the world. This blame can only be borne by Jiang Ning."

Xie Xuanyi asked: "How are you going to deal with it?"

"That's not how I plan to deal with it..."

Zhao Chunyang shook his head and said gently, "It's you."

"..."

Xie Xuanyi was a little confused.

"You are the victim of this stabbing."

Zhao Chunyang stood up and patted his disciple on the shoulder. "Think carefully about what price you want the Xie family to pay... The nature of this assassination case is very bad. As long as it can be suppressed, no matter what conditions you offer, the Jiangning Xie family should not object."

next moment.

There was a knock on the door outside the courtyard. Xie Xuanyi turned his head slightly, and Zhao Chunyang, who was wearing a lotus robe, had disappeared out of thin air.

A courtyard that had experienced a great battle.

It also returned to "smoothness" in an instant, without any sign of disorder.

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"Brother Xie, your courtyard is... too quiet."

The person who came was none other than Jiang Qihu.

This stupid tiger stayed in the Sword Palace and sent messages using the Ruyi Order all night long.

For Xie Xuanyi, last night was a long night. He had experienced the assassination, met with his master, and confessed to Miaoyin. He had almost no time to rest. But for Jiang Qihu, last night was also "wonderful".

The law enforcers from Jin'ao Peak searched almost every residence of the Jiangning delegation. At first, the dignitaries who stayed there just wanted to watch the fun.

But never thought.

The clues of the assassin were directly locked——

The excitement became uncontrollable.

"Last night, Qi Lie led his men to kill like crazy at the residence of the Crown Prince of Jiangning. Aren't you curious at all?"

Jiang Qihu was in high spirits and said quickly: "Look at the message that my Ruyi Ling sent to you!"

"…I was too tired last night, so I took a nap."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "I just saw the message from Ruyi Ling. Has the identity of the assassin been identified?"

"Tsk, that's not..."

Jiang Qihu's face was brilliant. He was alone, describing vividly: "You didn't see it. The Jiangning delegation that came with such a strong momentum a few days ago, wilted like eggplants hit by frost last night. It was so bleak."

He had no doubt about the truthfulness of Xie Zhen's words.

Xie Zhen had just experienced an assassination attempt and won the championship in Xuanshui Cave Heaven.

I really should have had a good rest last night.

Looking at Benhu's cheering appearance, Xie Xuanyi couldn't help but find it a little funny.

"I came to the courtyard not only for this matter."

Jiang Qihu briefly described what happened last night and whispered, "The master asked me to bring you a message."

"Ok?"

Xie Xuanyi raised his eyebrows.

Benhu said sincerely: "The gentleman said congratulations to you, and he also said... thank you."

Jiang Qihu could understand the first half, but he didn't know it.

As a gentleman, why should you say "thank you" to Xie Zhen?
Is it because he conquered Xuanshui Dongtian... Xie Zhen is Xie Xuanyi's disciple, and Xie Xuanyi is the best friend of the master.

"..."

Xie Xuanyi fell silent.

He recalled the meeting in the illusion of Ruyi Ling Book House and shook his head: "Nothing, this is what I should do."

"My lord told me that once the results of the assassination investigation are out, the Xie family of Jiangning will definitely come to apologize."

Jiang Qihu said sternly, "Xie Sheng is the prince after all. Jiang Ning paid countless prices to help him ascend to the altar... It's okay for Xuanshui Dongtian to lose to you. The Xie family will never let an assassination case completely destroy Xie Sheng's future. It won't be long before the delegation will send someone to visit us."

It must be said that although Chen Jingxuan was in the imperial city, he was always paying attention to himself.

This reminder is very timely.

Xie Xuanyi could already hear the noises outside the door getting closer and closer... At sunrise, it was time to leave the Sword Palace, but many of the guests did not leave but chose to stay.

They want to know.

What were the final results of the investigation into the assassination?

What will be the outcome of Xie Zhen’s negotiations with the Xie family?

"Although you are the new master of Xuanshui Cave Heaven and a disciple of Lotus Peak, this trouble will be settled for you by the Sword Palace."

Jiang Qihu took a deep breath and said seriously, "But I came here this time to tell Brother Xie... No matter when, the library always stands behind you. Sir, I hope you can not be too 'merciful'. In order to settle this storm, Xie should be willing to pay a great price."

"kindness?"

Xie Xuanyi smiled and shook his head.

The word "kindness" is really funny.

It has been a long time since I heard someone use these two words to describe themselves.

The noises outside the Lotus Peak courtyard became more and more numerous and chaotic, until suddenly it became quiet.

"Boom. Boom."

Someone stood in front of the door and knocked gently on the gate, making a dull sound.

The whole world became silent.

Xie Xuanyi sat on a rattan chair, signaling Jiang Qihu not to be anxious and to just sit in front of him quietly.

Just watched the knocking sounds outside the courtyard gate fade away.

Xie Xuanyi said calmly: "Don't worry... the word mercy has nothing to do with me."

Knock on the door the first time.

Xie Xuanyi ignored it completely.

A respectful greeting sounded outside the door.

"I am the guest of the Prince of Jiangning's Palace, 'Reverend Bai Yu', and I have come to visit Young Master Xie's residence."

Venerable Bai Yu?
Xie Xuanyi narrowed his eyes slightly, and a rough image emerged in his mind.

He knew that this Venerable Bai Yu should be one of the two Yin God protectors beside Prince Jiangning.

These two protectors were ordered by King Jiangning to protect Xie Sheng... So this time, Venerable Bai Yu must have come here on King Jiangning's orders, wanting to "negotiate" with him before things got out of hand, to see what price he would have to pay to keep things peaceful.

Following the opening of Venerable Bai Yu.

Countless eyes fell on the gate of the Lotus Peak courtyard.

At this moment, the area within miles was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Venerable Bai Yu's expression looked somewhat grim. As a dignified Venerable Yinshen, he came to visit in person. Could it be that he couldn't even get in the door?
No matter where you go or who you are, you should always give yourself some face!
But as time went by, the door remained motionless.

After a long time, a cold response was heard.

"Have not heard."

"not see."

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