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Chapter 251 The Envoy

Chen Ming returned to the main hall as usual. It was late at night, and he did not light a fire. The empty hall was pitch black, and you could hear a pin drop.

He could only hear his own heartbeat.

The soundproofing of this main hall is first-class.

"Right now, the biggest threat to me in Jin Yutang is the Third Elder. I need to find a way to get rid of her."

Chen Ming thought to himself.

After eliminating the Third Elder, he can leave this place and roam freely.

However, we need to look for opportunities.

Find an opportunity when one of the elders is absent.

"I need to find a pair of eyes to keep an eye on the Grand Elder."

He immediately thought of Tang Yaoyang.

Perhaps we can make use of this person.

……

The next day, just as dawn broke, Chen Ming went out again. This time, he was accompanied by a second-rank expert, the Second Elder's disciple, surnamed Yan, named Guanfeng.

Chen Ming noticed that the long spear he carried was indeed very similar in style to the Second Elder's black spear.

This person claimed to have been sent by the Grand Elder to protect him.

It's called protection, but it's actually surveillance.

Judging from his expression, he probably doesn't know that his master is dead.

That's right. The Grand Elder will definitely try to cover up this news. Once it gets out, the entire Golden Jade Hall will be thrown into turmoil.

Chen Ming wandered around outside for a while, and around noon, he arrived at the best restaurant in Jiangzhou City. At the entrance on the first floor, he saw one of Jiang Yingxue's maids.

When the maid saw him, she quickly came forward and said, "This servant greets Miss Yuan. Miss is already waiting for you upstairs."

"Ah."

When Chen Ming got upstairs and arrived at the door of a private room, he turned around and said to Yan Guanfeng, who had been following behind him, "Wait outside."

"Yes." Yan Guanfeng then stood guard at the door.

"Sister Yuan."

As soon as Chen Ming entered the room, Jiang Yingxue, dressed in a white dress, rushed into his arms, bringing with her a fragrant scent. "I missed you so much!"

This time, he didn't push her away. He just patted her shoulder and said gently, "Alright, aren't I standing right in front of you?"

"Let's not be this damn sect leader anymore. I'll talk to Uncle on his behalf."

"Silly girl, it's not that easy."

Chen Ming patted her arm and said, "Okay, sit down and listen to what I have to say."

Jiang Yingxue reluctantly let go of him, sat down, and waited for him to speak.

Chen Ming transmitted his voice, "I originally wanted to find a suitable weapon to deal with Du Rusong, but I didn't expect to get caught up in the Jin Yutang vortex. I can't get away for a while. You stay at the Jiang family. Don't go looking for Princess Mingyu like you did the day before yesterday."

"People are worried about you," Jiang Yingxue pouted and explained softly.

"How dare you talk back?"

She covered her mouth, shook her head, and indicated that she wouldn't dare to do it again.

Chen Ming chuckled and said, "Alright, let's eat."

Besides the two of them, there were two maids present, but Granny Fang was nowhere to be seen. It was unclear how Jiang Yingxue had managed to get rid of her.

"correct."

During the meal, Jiang Yingxue suddenly remembered something, gestured for a maid to bring her paper and pen, and wrote down her question, "Is Li Jinchuan of the White Feather Sect your friend?"

Li Jinchuan?
Chen Ming frowned and asked via telepathy, "What happened to him?"

Jiang Yingxue wrote, "A tragedy has occurred within the Baiyu Sect. The sect leader has been poisoned, and Li Jinchuan is the murderer. He is currently missing, and the Baiyu Sect is searching for him throughout the city."

what?
He was taken aback. "When did this happen?"

"Just the day before yesterday."

……

After finishing his meal, Chen Ming said goodbye to Jiang Yingxue.

After he got into the carriage, his expression became somewhat serious. There had been too many things going on lately, with all sorts of unexpected events happening one after another, and even Li Jinchuan had gotten into trouble.

This matter is rather strange.

The White Feather Sect is quite powerful. If I remember correctly, the sect leader is a second-rank cultivator. The poison that could kill him must be some kind of rare poison.

Given Li Jinchuan's strength, it's already quite remarkable that he could poison a second-rank expert to death. To be able to evade the pursuit of a group of experts and escape from the White Feather Sect after poisoning someone is even more astonishing.

That's utterly ridiculous.

Chen Ming felt that it was more likely that he had been caught up in some kind of conspiracy.

Unfortunately, he is currently preoccupied with his own problems and cannot help even if he wanted to.

"Jin Chuan, you can only pray for good luck."

In the afternoon, Chen Ming returned to Jin Yutang. As soon as he entered the main hall, someone came to ask, "Sect Leader, this is an invitation from Baiyu Sect, inviting you to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new sect leader."

Baiyumen?
Chen Ming's heart stirred slightly, but he said expressionlessly, "I've already said I don't like participating in these kinds of activities; they're a waste of time."

"The Grand Elder said that the White Feather Sect has always been on good terms with us. If the Sect Leader doesn't go, it might disappoint them."

"...Okay, let me know when the time comes."

After closing the door, he thought to himself, "So, the White Feather Sect is an affiliated force of the Golden Jade Hall."

……

Before we knew it, it was evening again.

In the dead of night, there was another knock on the door.

"Who?"

"Your subordinate, Tang Yaoyang, requests an audience with the sect leader."

"What are you doing here? Wasn't I clear enough last time?"

"I have other important matters to report." Chen Ming paused for two seconds, then said, "Enter."

In fact, the door wasn't closed at all; he was just waiting for Tang Yaoyang to come over.

If this person doesn't come tonight, he'll have to take the initiative to find them tomorrow.

Tang Yaoyang, dressed in black, entered the room and knelt on one knee, a hint of joy on his face. "Sect Leader, great news! The Second Elder is suspected of being missing."

This person is quite capable; he managed to find out this information so quickly.

Chen Ming couldn't help but look at him with new respect. It seemed that there were quite a few people in Jin Yutang who were dissatisfied with Sun Chuxian, and they were even colluding with each other.

He said calmly, "What kind of good thing is this? If the Second Elder really gets into trouble, it will be a loss for my Jin Yutang."

Tang Yaoyang said, "This person has no respect for the sect leader. I saw it myself that day. This scoundrel has no respect for the sect leader at all. Such an arrogant person is a menace if he is alive. It would be better if he were dead."

Chen Ming said, "You came here today just to say these things?"

Tang Yaoyang suddenly said, "The sect leader doesn't seem surprised by the Second Elder's disappearance?"

This is clearly a test.

He ignored the probing and said, "I need you to do something."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yaoyang's spirits lifted. "Sect Leader, please give the order. Even if you send me to assassinate the Grand Elder, I will not hesitate."

Chen Ming said, "Alright, you don't need to pledge your loyalty. I only care about actions. Keep an eye on the Grand Elder for me. If he leaves Jin Yutang, notify me immediately."

"Yes, I will take care of it."

Tang Yaoyang answered solemnly.

"As long as you do this job well, you will definitely receive the reward you deserve."

"It is my honor to serve the sect leader."

"Stop talking nonsense and get going."

Chen Ming interrupted him and told him to get lost.

If he keeps nagging, he'll lose his temper and kick them out.

Next, it’s all about waiting.

……

Over the next two days, rumors spread throughout Jin Yutang. No matter how hard Sun Chuxian tried to suppress the news, with the help of some people, the news of the Second Elder's disappearance still spread.

For a time, many people in Jin Yutang were filled with unease.

Over the years, of the original seven elders, some have disappeared and some have died, leaving only two. No matter how you look at it, Jin Yutang's future is uncertain.

That very night, Chen Ming received a mysterious note that read that the Grand Elder had just left Jin Yutang and was missing.

"The opportunity came!"

This is an opportunity to address the biggest hidden danger.

……

The westernmost part of Jin Yu Tang is the residence of the Third Elder, which is rarely visited.

The Third Elder was eccentric and preferred to be alone, disliking being disturbed. There was no need for patrols near her residence.

Inside a strangely shaped building, the Third Elder, whose face was covered in wrinkles and who looked extremely old, sat on a high platform, looking up at the starry sky.

Before her lay a sinister black bowl, reflecting the starry sky above.

Her slender, withered fingers kept pinching, and she was muttering incantations.

Finally, she murmured, "It's a death omen, how could this be? This isn't right..."

Just then, a voice came from outside, "The Grand Elder requests your presence."

The Third Elder ignored him, scratching his head vigorously, grabbing a few strands of white hair, and muttering to himself, "Where exactly did things go wrong?"

"Third Elder?"

The sound outside grew even louder.

"roll!"

The Third Elder let out a fierce shout, which transformed into a terrifying shriek that blasted towards the gate.

This shriek, carrying a mental attack, was enough to knock out anyone outside the door.

boom!
Unexpectedly, the door suddenly burst open, and a fierce sword light deflected all her mental attacks.

"Taiyue Sword?"

The Third Elder suddenly turned his head, a fierce glint in his eyes, and grabbed the black bowl in front of him, throwing it away with a swift motion.

It made a "ding" sound.

The sword strike was blocked. It failed to pierce the dark iron bowl.

"die!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Third Elder bit his tongue and spat a mouthful of blood onto the black bowl. Instantly, the blackness intensified, transforming into a large expanse of purple ghost fire that surged towards the opponent.

What kind of cultivation technique does this person practice?
Chen Ming dared not be negligent. He flashed away and used the "Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens" technique to dodge the purple ghost fire.

"Phoenix dancing in the nine heavens?"

When the Third Elder saw his movement technique, it was as if he had seen something terrifying. A look of horror appeared on his wrinkled face. "You... are the successor of the Island Lord?"

She actually recognized the movement technique.

Chen Ming also stopped, mainly out of fear of her strange methods.

On this trip, he used his disguise skills to impersonate an ordinary disciple of Jin Yutang, intending to lure the Third Elder out, and then suddenly kill him once he got close.

Unexpectedly, she suddenly made a move. He thought he had been exposed, so he acted decisively.

The Third Elder suddenly knelt down with a thud. "This old woman greets Your Excellency the Envoy. I never imagined that Your Excellency had already made arrangements, seizing the position of leader of the Golden Jade Hall under a different identity. You were just waiting for Dai Dingbo to come to you. Your Excellency's strategy is flawless. This old woman admires you."

"..."

Chen Ming didn't expect her to do something like this so suddenly.

She actually thought I was from Paradise Island?

P.S.: I'm not feeling well today, so I'll only be posting two updates.

(End of this chapter)