Embers of Sword

Chapter 283 Gifts
A flock of black crows flew over the northern suburbs.

There were exclamations.

The disciples of Tai Shang Zhai rushed to the side of the second senior brother. Qi Yu fell in a pool of blood with his head slightly tilted. The dark hole pierced by the sword energy was like a bottomless pit, and blood flowed out continuously from it.

The Way of Destruction completely destroyed his purple palace and sea of ​​divine power with one strike.

"who is it?!"

Someone shouted loudly in grief and anger.

This villa was shrouded in array patterns. They released their spiritual thoughts but could not sense even a trace of sword energy.

This sword is too fast.

It was so fast that even the cold light did not appear.

The void was torn apart in an instant, and then closed in an instant.

Even the sound of the sword's energy striking the ground was undetectable. By the time everyone realized what was happening, the strongest person in Taishangzhai had already fallen to the ground, dead.

A cold chill rises in everyone's heart.

"Da da da--"

Just as the disciples of Tai Shang Zhai were holding their brother's body, crying and shouting, at a loss as to what to do, the sound of horse hooves was heard in the distance.

"Master Iron!"

A Tai Shang Zhai disciple raised his head and questioned angrily: "In broad daylight, in the open, killing people in public, are there any laws in the imperial city?!"

Ironface frowned.

He stared at the pool of blood on the ground, then glanced around, his gaze finally resting on the fallen leaf in the bloodbath. A large amount of blood flowed from Qi Yu's brow, and the leaf slowly swirled in the pool... Tiemian raised his hand to signal his men not to move forward and to protect the Taishangzhai Villa. He dismounted alone, approached the pool of blood, reached out and picked up the fallen leaf, and said calmly, "The Imperial City naturally has laws. But instead of questioning them, what you should do now is inform the Taishangzhai Master."

"Hurry, hurry, hurry... hurry and inform Master!"

This assassination came too sudden and too unreasonable.

These disciples didn't react at all. It was only after Tiemian's reminder that they realized what they should do.

The message was taken out and sent with divine thoughts.

But I don’t know why…

There was no response from the Supreme Master.

"Master may be troubled by something."

A disciple gritted his teeth and said, "Master Special Envoy, this is a serious matter. The Imperial City Administration should immediately seal off the scene and apprehend the assassin!"

"A flying sword can kill people from miles away."

Tiemian shook his head and said, "It's meaningless to seal off the scene. If he had the time, the assassin would have already escaped from the imperial city."

"That makes sense."

At this moment, a smiling voice sounded in front of the gate of the villa.

A young man in black, holding a teacup in one hand, slowly walked out of the Baihua Valley Villa and arrived at the gate of the Taishangzhai Villa. He looked at Qi Yu's body with a cold expression and said with regret, "You were so young, and you finally survived the secret realm of Dayue Kingdom. How come you died after returning to the imperial city?"

"Xie Zhen?!"

A Taishangzhai disciple stood up angrily: "You killed my senior brother, and you still dare to show up!"

"Brother, please make your words clear."

Xie Xuanyi said calmly: "I did kill your senior brother... but it was not the one in front of me."

Earlier in Yuanqing Tower, Xie Zhen had personally admitted that he had killed Fang Hang.

He also released the Soul Bamboo Slips to prove that this was just for "self-protection".

The outcome of the confrontation at that time had spread throughout the streets and alleys of the imperial city.

The Supreme Master did not pursue the matter.

Now, these young people have even less to say.

"you……"

The Tai Shang Zhai disciple's face turned black, and he gritted his teeth and said, "If Senior Brother Qi Yu's death had nothing to do with you, how could you happen to be here!"

“Everything requires evidence.”

"Taishangzhai, how can you randomly accuse someone without any evidence?"

Xie Xuanyi slowly turned his head and said, "I came to the northern suburbs today just to see an old friend and drink tea with fellow Taoists from Baihua Valley. They can all testify for me. Fairy Lu Yuan, am I right?"

"……Yes."

Lu Yuan sighed softly and looked at the pool of blood on the ground with a complicated expression.

She finally understood Xie Zhen's real intention of visiting Baihua Valley Villa today.

The soul examination conducted by the Imperial City Bureau during this period has been extremely intense.

When interrogating her, Yuan Jimo personally took the lead. Lu Yuan has always regarded the interests of the sect above her own. In order to safely remove Baihua Valley from this turmoil, she chose to reveal all the relevant information in the Longwen formation... In other words, the "leaker" that has been discussed in the imperial city for some time is her.

But now I see Qi Yu’s body.

Lu Yuan understood one thing: the “leaker” was not just one person.

At least, it's not just me.

On the surface, Xie Zhen's words seemed to be directed to Tai Shang Zhai, but they were obviously a warning to himself. He would let it go in front of Yuan Yi this time, but next time, it would not be so easy.

But Lu Yuan was a little confused.

It took only one hour since the Imperial City Administration lifted the blockade.

After Xie Zhen dealt with the incident in Yuanqing Building, he rushed here. How did he know what happened in the forbidden room in such a short time?

……

……

After Qi Yu's death, the Imperial City Administration once again blocked off the scene, but this time, only the Taishangzhai Villa was blocked off.

This time the flying sword killed people without any warning, coming and going in an instant.

Moreover, the "assassin" was extremely efficient and no evidence was left at the scene.

Special Envoy Tiemian waited for a long time.

The Supreme Master has not shown up yet.

This incident caused quite a stir, and many people speculated that Qi Yu’s death... was caused by Xie Zhen.

People on the streets were saying that the person who leaked the information about the Northern Expedition to the Imperial City Bureau and wanted to throw dirty water on Xie Zhen was Qi Yu.

This way.

Xie Zhen had sufficient motive to kill Qi Yu.

This guess hit the mark, but it was meaningless.

Without evidence, any speculation, no matter how close to the truth, would be in vain. Xie Xuanyi was in no hurry to leave the villa. He held his teacup and waited at the gate for a long time. Unfortunately, the Grand Master seemed to have been stopped by something important. Even after sunset, no one showed up.

otherwise.

He was actually looking forward to meeting Tai Shang Zhai Zhu again after a short separation.

How would Li Chen, who has always protected his own disciples, react when he saw his second disciple die?
Yuwen Zhong, Shang Yi, and Wu Yue all came to the Taishangzhai Villa.

They saw a pool of blood in front of the hospital.

I also saw Xie Zhen waiting here with tea.

Although during the Northern Hunt, the few of them only had brief contact with Xie Zhen.

But they all knew Xie Zhen's character very well. This young man and his master were simply cut from the same cloth. He would avenge a grudge and would draw his sword whenever necessary.

Some things are right in front of us and need no further explanation.

Everyone knows it clearly...

What’s the matter with the corpse in Taishangzhai Villa?

"Son Yuwen, don't worry."

Xie Xuanyi waved his hand and called out to the people from Qiantian Palace who were about to leave first. He took out a bamboo slip from the Sword Qi Cave and threw it over.

"This is?"

Yuwen Zhong caught it subconsciously.

During this hunt in the north, he finally understood that the bamboo slips in Xie Zhen's hand seemed to be good things.

"Old Moon Country Ancient Texts."

Xie Xuanyi said casually: "I, Xie, will give a copy of these ancient texts to Qiantian Palace on behalf of Jian Palace."

Yuwen Zhong's eyes lit up.

But he immediately shook his head and said sincerely: "Little Master Xie, this gift is too heavy. No merit, no reward. Qiantian Palace really cannot afford it."

Ancient Chinese texts from thousands of years ago are truly precious.

The royal families of Da Chu and Da Li were both very interested in the "history" of thousands of years ago.

Various holy places are also trying their best to search for relevant historical materials.

One of the greatest gains from this expedition to the north was probably the ancient books and historical documents of the Dayue Kingdom.

Such a precious thing.

Xie Zhen could actually decide to send it away?
Unfortunately.

Xie Zhen dared to make the decision to give, but he didn't dare to make the decision to accept.

“It’s not unique.”

Xie Xuanyi said calmly: "Son Yuwen, please accept it. Just consider it as a good relationship. Thank you for your hard work these ten days."

Yu Wenzhong was stunned for a moment.

He subconsciously looked at the pool of blood in the Taishangzhai Villa, and suddenly understood why Xie Zhen gave this gift.

This is to completely anger the monks in Tai Shang Zhai to death.

During the Yunchuan investigation, Yuan Jimo deliberately detained several geniuses in the name of investigating the case, but in fact he wanted to seek an "alliance" and put all the three murders on Xie Zhen's head.

Yuwen Zhong did not choose to go along with him.

Very simple.

Who is he? The Holy Son of Qiantian Palace!
If you can enter the Yangshen realm, you will be able to take over the entire Qiantian Palace in the future!
Cooperating with Yuan Jimo and doing things against one's will will definitely affect one's Taoism...

Based on Yuwen Zhong's style of doing things.

Even if he and Xie Zhen really became mortal enemies, he would not choose this method to attack.

"Xiao Xie Shanzhu, you are so polite."

Yuwen Zhong accepted the bamboo slips, clasped his hands together, and said in a deep voice: "Qiantian Palace has remembered your gift of the bamboo slips today. I will definitely return the gift when we meet in the future."

"Easy to say, easy to say."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and waved his hand, watching the Qiantian Palace group leave.

Followed by.

He threw out another bamboo slip.

"Brother Wu. You have one too."

Wuzong also left the villa. Wu Yue was not as reserved and polite as Yuwen Zhong. He accepted it openly, then stepped forward and bowed.

This bow is not for myself.

Instead, he was speaking for his junior fellow apprentice Lin Yu beside him, and the young men from the Beijun family behind him.

This time, the hunt was in the north.

Xie Zhen saved them more than once.

It has been a while since the Lin Mansion case, and the young people who were blinded by anger have calmed down. They vaguely guessed the truth...

This game kills two birds with one stone.

They and Xie Zhen are just pawns!

If you really want to settle accounts, you should go find Yuan Jimo!

"Brother Xie Zhen, there are many misunderstandings in the Lin Mansion case."

Wu Yue said sincerely: "I will ask Master to come forward when I return to the sect this time... I hope Brother Xie will not take the misunderstandings of these days to heart."

"It's a small matter, just talk it out."

Xie Xuanyi still waved his hand nonchalantly. He really didn't take this matter to heart.

Wu Yue saluted again, and Lin Yu and the young men from the noble families of Beijun also saluted.

The second group of people left.

Then, Shang Yi from Yuqingzhai left the villa with the female monks.

"Ms. Shang, please stay."

"Yuqingzhai also has a 'gift'."

Shang Yi originally thought that he would get nothing.

But never expected.

Xie Zhen actually threw a bamboo slip to him.

She took the bamboo slips with a confused look on her face. Yuqingzhai and Taishangzhai were both Taoist sects with a close relationship. If she gave away the ancient texts of the Dayue Kingdom... wouldn't Xie Zhen worry that the master of Yuqingzhai would give it away right away and give it to the master of Taishangzhai?
(End of this chapter)