Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 66 A Hand in the Shadows, Yan Lingji's Fear

"Fire!!"

In the darkness of night, a great fire alarmed everyone, even King Han An, who was in the palace, heard about it.

"Where are Mo Ya and Bai Feng?"

At the General's Mansion, Ji Wuye felt a sense of unease upon hearing his subordinate's report.

"General, what are your orders?"

Mo Ya and Bai Feng flashed to Ji Wuye's side.

"The fire at Liu Yi's residence is probably not as simple as it seems. Go and monitor the Liu residence to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation."

Mo Ya and Bai Feng exchanged a glance, bowed, and left to accept the order.

In Zilan Pavilion, Han Fei watched as the flames raged over Liu Yi's residence, and his heart tightened. As the Minister of Justice, he naturally could not be absent at this moment.

On the other side, Wei Zhuang stood in the north city. After seeing the fire, a deep meaning flashed in his eyes. After thinking for a moment, he called Tang Qi over.

"Tell your men to keep a close eye on any activity around Liu Yi's residence."

At this point, Wei Zhuang added, "There are other places too. This fire is very strange. If it wasn't someone trying to take advantage of the situation, then it was a diversionary tactic."

After saying this, Wei Zhuang lightly touched the ground with his foot and shot off like an arrow.

Looking at the night sky, Wei Zhuang's gaze was cold. Things seemed to have exceeded his expectations, and he vaguely felt that there was an invisible hand controlling everything behind the scenes.

They were all pawns in that person's game.

Flames shot into the sky, and by the time Han Fei, Han Yu, Mo Ya, and the others arrived at the Liu residence, the fire was already beyond extinguishing in the short term.

"Where are the people in the manor?"

Seeing the towering flames, Han Fei's face was extremely grim. He beckoned to his men and asked in a deep voice.

"Reporting to Lord Sikou, only the gatekeepers have come out. Those serving in the backyard and mourning hall haven't made a move yet."

Upon hearing this answer, Han Fei and Han Yu had different expressions. Ever since learning that Li Kai was still alive, Han Yu had planned to use this person to intimidate the Ninth Brother, who had been quite active recently, but he did not expect such a thing to happen.

Mo Ya and Bai Feng, hiding in the shadows, heard this answer and a hint of suspicion appeared in their eyes. Madam Hu still hadn't come out? Judging from the current fire, she probably wouldn't be able to get out.

Liu Yi's matter is minor, but don't forget that Lady Hu has a younger sister. That beauty is the apple of King Han's eye. Once she gets angry, no matter who started the fire, they will probably pay a heavy price.

Bai Feng stood at a corner of the eaves, looking at the burning mourning hall, and asked, "Was this done on purpose?"

Mo Ya shrugged.

"I don't know, but one thing is certain: setting this fire was extremely unwise. If something really happens to Madam Hu, not only will Li Kai disappear without a trace, but Madam Hu will probably be furious. If she whispers something in his ear, those people below will be in deep trouble."

Bai Feng frowned.

"You mean the Ninth Prince ordered this fire to be set?"

Mo Ya's gaze swept over Han Fei, who was standing outside the Liu residence's gate. Han Fei's expression was not good. Mo Ya thought for a moment and said, "It shouldn't be. As the Ninth Prince, everything he has done as Minister of Justice has followed the law. He did not show any favoritism or corruption in Liu Yi's death. To those below him, the Ninth Prince is probably the one who least wanted this to happen, because if it did, Liu Yi's death would become an unsolved case. How would he, as Minister of Justice, explain this to the King of Han?"

"More importantly, given his character, he wouldn't find an unrelated person to take his place. That would be quite a show."

In Zilan Pavilion, Nongyu returned to his room. Standing by the window, he watched the three figures flash by, his nose tingled, and two more lines of tears streamed down his face.

Although they only spent a short time together, the genuine affection that both Li Kai and Madam Hu showed her made her feel a long-lost warmth. Their pure love, untainted by any impurities, made her want to leave with them for a moment.

But she ultimately didn't do that. She knew the consequences of doing so. If she left, not only would her parents be implicated, but Chen Xiuyuan might also be dragged into it. No matter how miraculous Chen Xiuyuan's methods were, she didn't believe she could escape unscathed from the entire South Korea.

"Son."

In the northern part of Xinzheng, Chen Xiuyuan, guided by Li Kai, wandered through a maze of turns until he arrived at a small alley. At the end of the alley, he came to a small river. Chen Xiuyuan recognized the river; it must be the river in the northern part of the city. He remembered that the river's water was flowing, and since it was flowing, it wouldn't stay in one place.

So the three of them continued along the river, and finally, after traveling for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they arrived outside the city through a hidden tunnel.

About an incense stick later, a girl reluctantly emerged from the darkness.

When she saw Chen Xiuyuan, she raised her eyes slightly.

"This is the person I'm supposed to escort??"

Chen Xiuyuan nodded. The person who came was none other than the girl he had met in the peach grove before—Yan Lingji.

He then tossed a plaque to Yan Lingji, who frowned but still caught it.

The plaque was neither gold nor jade, but it had a warm, smooth feel to it. One side had a symbol she couldn't understand, and the other side had four characters engraved on it.

"Heavenly Sect Pure Emptiness".

Yan Lingji was taken aback when she saw these four words.

"You're from the Taoist Heavenly Sect??"

She had heard people mention the Taoist Tianzong sect before. They said that this sect was unconventional and detached from worldly affairs, rarely concerned with worldly matters, and almost never seen in the martial arts world. In short, they were very mysterious.

As for Li Kai and Madam Hu, they were both slightly taken aback when they heard Yan Lingji's words. They had heard of Taoism before, after all, at this time, there were many schools of thought and a great deal of debate among them.

Taoism is one of them, and it's quite famous. As for the Heavenly Sect, they don't know much about it.

However, judging from Yan Lingji's tone, this sect seems to be more than just a simple one.

"Your name is Qingxu?"

As if remembering something, Yan Lingji smiled and said.

"Young master is indeed a bit weak... but this Taoist title is not wrong."

Hearing this, Chen Xiuyuan was not angry. He said in a deep voice, "The token is a token. After you arrive at the Heavenly Sect, take them to see my senior brother, Chisongzi. After you see him, my senior brother will make arrangements for them. Then you can come back."

Yan Lingji frowned. She hated being spoken to in such a commanding tone, so she narrowed her eyes and said, "Young Master Qingxu, aren't you afraid I'll lose her on the way, or even kill her?"

Chen Xiuyuan remained unmoved.

"Then I can't guarantee that Tianze, Wushuanggui, the Poison King, and the Corpse-Driving Demon won't get into trouble."

Yan Lingji's heart skipped a beat, and her expression changed drastically.

"You were following me??"

Chen Xiuyuan suddenly smiled. Although he didn't show any extra expression, it made Yan Lingji feel even more uneasy. The young man in front of her seemed to know everything.

"If the young lady really wants to try, I can accompany her."

"Remember your promise."

(End of this chapter)