Qin's Moon: I'm really not the Holy Lord of the Demonic Sect

Chapter 158 The Grudge of Fire Rain

Yang Che handed over the follow-up investigation to Han Fei, and then set off for the General's Mansion.

Yang Che had already made a basic deduction about Ji Wuye's scheme and knew what Ji Wuye was going to do, but he had no choice but to keep the appointment because this matter involved Liu Yi.

Regardless of whether Liu Yi was a good person or a bad person, or whether he deserved his punishment, to Yang Che, he was simply his uncle. Family members protecting each other was the most basic human logic in this era, and Yang Che had no intention of breaking it. Moreover, neither Li Kai nor Madam Hu would give Yang Che any reason to hesitate.

If it weren't for Nongyu's existence, Yang Che could have made Li Kai disappear completely.

Therefore, considering Liu Yi and Nongyu, and Ji Wuye's invitation, Yang Che had to go.

Under the cover of night, the General's Mansion was brightly lit, resembling a small royal palace. Maids moved about, serving delicacies and fine wines, while singers and dancers tried their best to showcase their beauty and perform professionally.

Led by Mo Ya, Yang Che walked toward the Grand General's main hall.

Mo Ya had been captured by Yang Che, so his secrecy was no longer relevant to Yang Che. Therefore, Ji Wuye simply handed over the task of welcoming and seeing off guests to Mo Ya tonight, since they were all acquaintances anyway.

"Has Mo Ya given up being an assassin and become a butler instead?" The Nightfall's strongest assassin, regarded by outsiders as the messenger of death, was nothing more than a minor character to be ridiculed by Yang Che.

"Whether they are assassins or stewards, they all serve the Great General," Mo Ya said coldly.

The last time he was captured by Yang Che, it was largely because he was surrounded and attacked by Yang Che. So even now, Mo Ya still holds a grudge about being captured.

However, after a year apart, Yang Che seemed even more unfathomable to him. Clearly, Yang Che's strength had improved in the past year, which filled Mo Ya with despair. He saw someone he could not defeat, someone similar to Ji Wuye.

"This is a true confidant. It is truly enviable that the General has such a loyal and brave man serving him. However, your name is—" Yang Che said, revealing a meaningful smile.

Even though Mo Ya didn't want to pay attention to Yang Che, he couldn't help but be curious when he saw Yang Che's smile. He wasn't usually a curious person, but Yang Che was special after all. Part of the reason was his past experiences, and another part was because of a woman.

"What's wrong with my name?" Mo Ya asked back.

"It's nothing, it just reminded me of someone. Back then, the General gave me several beauties, the most beautiful of whom was named Yingge. Your names are quite interesting," Yang Che said meaningfully.

"Yingge?" Upon hearing this name from Yang Che, Mo Ya was slightly lost in thought; this name held a special meaning for him.

As an emotionless assassin, Mo Ya didn't care about many people, except for two: Bai Feng and Ying Ge. He regarded Bai Feng as half a disciple and half a brother, while Ying Ge was the only woman he was ever attracted to. However, Ying Ge was given to Yang Che by Ji Wuye.

Upon hearing Yang Che mention Yingge's name, how could Mo Ya remain unmoved?

However, he couldn't even control his own destiny, so how could he possibly change Yingge's fate?

"A very nice name, the person lives up to it." Yang Che said, then ignored Mo Ya, because Ji Wuye had already come to greet him.

Given Yang Che's current status, only Ji Wuye is qualified to speak with him in this General's Mansion.

"Yang Sikong, how have you been? Since you returned to Xinzheng, you haven't visited me yet. Have you forgotten your old brother?" Ji Wuye laughed and strode towards Yang Che.

"The case of the ghost soldiers robbing the funds is too important. The King is extremely anxious, so I can only keep track of the case's progress day and night. It's not that I intentionally neglected the General. Not only the General, but I also only went back to my uncle's place once," Yang Che said.

"That's perfect. I've also invited Zuo Sima tonight. You two, uncle and nephew, can have a get-together here." Ji Wuye took Yang Che's arm and pulled him into the hall.

"The General is still as generous as ever," Yang Che exclaimed, easily freeing his arm from Ji Wuye's enthusiastic embrace. If Ji Wuye were a beauty, Yang Che wouldn't mind walking arm in arm with her, but given Ji Wuye's appearance, he'd better not.

The two entered the hall, and Liu Yi appeared behind them. The moment Liu Yi saw Yang Che, his expression relaxed slightly, indicating that Ji Wuye had not lied to him.

However, this raises an even bigger question: why did Ji Wuye invite both of them, uncle and nephew, at the same time?

However, with Yang Che present, Liu Yi felt much more at ease. With Yang Che joining forces with him, even if Ji Wuye had any ill intentions, he would have to think twice.

The three took their seats one after another. After enjoying some wine and meat and watching the song and dance, Ji Wuye suddenly put down his wine cup and said with a hint of mystery, "Recently, a petty thief broke into my general's mansion at night and was captured by me. I thought he was just a blind fool, but I didn't expect that this person was actually an old friend from back then."

"An old friend?" Liu Yi was taken aback. How could someone of their status have an old friend who was a petty thief?

"Speaking of which, Zuo Sima also knows this person," Ji Wuye said mysteriously.

As expected, it was Li Kai. Ji Wuye's words at this moment completely confirmed Yang Che's guess.

"I recognize him too? I wonder who he is?" Liu Yi asked curiously. He didn't know that tonight he was Ji Wuye's tool to deal with Yang Che.

"Mo Ya, bring him out and let Zuo Sima meet our old friend," Ji Wuye instructed Mo Ya, a sense of anticipation rising within him as he wondered what kind of expression Liu Yi would have next.

Having received his instructions, Mo Ya left the hall and soon led a middle-aged man into it.

Unlike the down-and-out Li Kai that Yang Che remembered, the Li Kai brought into the hall by Mo Ya had obviously been dealt with and changed into a clean samurai outfit. However, years of experience had turned most of his hair and beard white, and there was a hideous scar on his face.

Even after some tidying up, it's still hard to associate him with the youngest Right Sima of Korea back then.

But Liu Yi recognized Li Kai instantly; he was her rival in love.

"Li Kai?" Liu Yi stood up in shock, which quickly turned into terror.

How come Li Kai is still alive? Shouldn't he be dead?

But now Li Kai is still alive and has been found by Ji Wuye, which means he is going to die. However, at this moment, Liu Yi is not thinking about these things. He is thinking about Madam Hu. Once Madam Hu sees Li Kai and knows the truth of what happened back then, what will happen to him?

Amid Liu Yi's horror, Ji Wuye laughed and said, "These are the Right Sima and Left Sima from back then. Aren't you pleasantly surprised to see your former superiors?"

Then Ji Wuye looked at Yang Che, unable to hide his malice: "Yang Sikong, you may not know the Right Sima. Would you like me to introduce you?"

Ji Wuye was confident of winning this round.

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