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Chapter 82 predicted your prediction.

"Commander Pei's prediction was correct."

"There was indeed someone spying on us in the embroidery workshop just now."

"The aura was subtle; if Commander Pei hadn't reminded me and made me pay special attention, I would have almost missed it."

Upon hearing Li Xuanping's words, Pei Yun's lips curled into a slight smile.

The reason he didn't involve Li Xuanping in the embroidery workshop earlier, but instead chose to personally intervene, was because he intended to use himself as bait.

This was to lure those secretly watching Zhou Yusheng into revealing some clues.

And Li Xuanping, this true disciple of the Xuan Shu Sect, certainly did not disappoint him.

"How is it?" Pei Yun was not surprised.

"Did you alert the other party, Taoist priest?"

Li Xuanping shook his head: "As per Commander Pei's previous instructions, I did not make any move to alert the enemy."

"I only remembered that person's scent."

"If we meet again, I will definitely be able to detect its unique aura."

Pei Yun's gaze sharpened slightly, and he had already made up his mind.

If he was right, the person secretly watching Zhou Yusheng was the remnant of the previous dynasty mentioned by the system, namely, the Yongning Xiao clan.

The remnants of the previous dynasty and the Zhuyin Sect have always been deeply entangled.

"Could this matter be related to the Candle Shadow Sect?" Pei Yun wondered to himself.

If that's really the case, when Luo Qingyi handed over this eighteen-year-old case to him, did she know some of the inside story?

After a moment of contemplation, Li Xuanping offered his opinion.

"Commander Pei, I believe that even if Li Qingzhu did leave behind clues about Su Wenruo before he died, they probably wouldn't be on Zhou Yusheng."

Pei Yun raised an eyebrow: "Oh? What makes you say that, Daoist Master?"

Li Xuanping slowly said, "Zhou Yusheng acts flamboyantly and is too conspicuous. Judging from his words and actions, he is not a steady and reliable person."

"If Li Qingzhu truly had something important to entrust to him, he would logically choose someone who is meticulous and discreet, and would never choose such a conspicuous target."

After a pause, a hint of doubt flashed across Li Xuanping's brows.

"Moreover, it is unknown whether Li Qingzhu actually left behind any valuable clues."

"I even have some doubts—"

Li Xuanping's tone carried a hint of uncertainty.

"Are these so-called clues merely wishful thinking on our part?"

After all, eighteen years have passed, and the world has changed.

Even if Su Wenruo did leave something behind back then, it may have long been lost to the river of time.

Upon hearing this, Pei Yun shook his head, his tone resolute.

"No, Li Qingzhu must have left clues."

Li Xuanping was slightly taken aback: "Why does Commander Pei make such a judgment?"

Pei Yun smiled calmly and held up two fingers.

"Firstly, the person acting in the shadows clearly knows that we are investigating Su Wenruo's old case."

"Otherwise, they would never have been so precise as to cut off Li Qingzhu's lead before us."

"This shows that we are on the right track."

Pei Yun's voice was not loud, but every word was clear.

Li Xuanping nodded; he had also thought of that.

"Secondly, since the other side was able to find Li Qingzhu faster than we were, it means that they have more clues about the Su Wenruo case than we currently know."

"However----"

Pei Yun changed the subject, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

Even though Li Qingzhu is dead, the other side still sends people to keep a close eye on Zhou Yusheng, who has many connections with Li Qingzhu.

"This proves just one point."

"Although the other party killed Li Qingzhu, they failed to obtain the crucial item left behind by Su Wenruo from Li Qingzhu!"

"The enemy already knows we've entered the game, so they make the first move to cut off the visible lines."

"Although the enemy is fast, he did not get what he wanted. Otherwise, why would he waste his energy on a pawn as obvious as Zhou Yusheng?"

"Doesn't this just prove that they still haven't gotten their hands on Su Wenruo's belongings?"

Pei Yun's analysis was clear, logical, and well-organized.

After listening, Li Xuanping's eyes flashed with undisguised surprise, which quickly turned into realization.

He had previously only felt that Li Qingzhu's death was suspicious and that it was a pity that the clues had run out.

However, Pei Yun did not expect that he would be able to detect Zhou Yusheng's actions by secretly observing him.

By examining the timing of Li Qingzhu's death, we can deduce so much deeper information.

This commander of the Imperial Guard was truly shrewd and insightful.

Li Xuanping sighed inwardly.

We also gained a deeper understanding of the investigative methods of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Being called the "lackeys of the imperial court," the Embroidered Uniform Guard was indeed extraordinary.

In the capital city, there was an inconspicuous courtyard.

The courtyard is deep and secluded, with artificial hills and flowing water, seemingly the residence of an ordinary wealthy family.

In reality, it was heavily guarded and was an extremely secretive stronghold of the Xiao family of the previous dynasty in the capital region of the Great Ying Immortal Dynasty.

A man dressed in gray, with a restrained demeanor, strode quickly through the corridor.

He went straight to a quiet room in the backyard, bowed, and reported, "Young Master, I have returned."

Inside the quiet room, the lights flickered.

A young man in brocade robes stood with his back to the window.

The man in gray looked respectful.

Because the person in the quiet room at this moment is one of the most outstanding disciples of the Xiao family, possessing the purest bloodline of the Xiao family.

The current young master of the Xiao family is Xiao Chen.

Young Master Xiao Chen holds a highly respected position within the clan.

This matter will be entirely handled by the young master.

At this moment, Xiao Chen was gazing at a withered plum tree outside the window, seemingly lost in thought.

"Come in."

The man in gray pushed open the door and knelt on one knee.

"Young Master."

The man in gray reported in detail everything he had seen and heard inside and outside the embroidery workshop that day.

From the absurd and unruly behavior of Zhou Yusheng, the eldest son of the Zhou family.

The arrogance and domineering behavior of Sun Hong, the son of a junior official in the Ministry of War.

Then there was the forceful intervention of Pei Yun, a centurion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the unexpected appearance and respectful attitude of Wei Zheng from the Shence Army.

Everything, big or small, is presented clearly.

Xiao Chen listened quietly, showing little emotion.

Only after the man in gray finished reporting did he slowly turn around.

"Li Qingzhu is dead. Where do you think Su Wenruo's belongings are?"

Instead of directly commenting on the information provided by the man in gray, he asked a question.

The man in gray lowered his head: "Your subordinate is dull-witted."

"But in my humble opinion, Zhou Yusheng—does not seem like the kind of person who can bear secrets."

Xiao Chen's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.

"oh?

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Xiao Chen walked to the desk and lightly tapped the surface with his fingertips.

"I have also ordered people to investigate Zhou Yusheng in detail."

"His past behavior is indeed as we see it today; he was an utterly dissolute playboy, with no trace of pretense."

"Li Qingzhu was a pedantic scholar, but before he died, he did learn some ways to hide."

Xiao Chen spoke in a calm tone, as if talking to himself.

"Putting such a conspicuous target to the forefront could indeed be a smokescreen."

Li Qingzhu is dead, but Xiao Chen is certain.

The items that Su Wenruo gave to the other party were not transferred.

It is still hidden within the Zhou residence, or in the hands of someone most closely related to Li Qingzhu.

However, its exact location remains unclear.

There are still several clues that warrant suspicion and investigation.

Zhou Yusheng was just one of those he was monitoring.

"However, Zhou Yusheng's performance today also proves that Li Qingzhu had no reason to entrust such an important thing to such a person."

Zhou Yusheng is nothing but a spoiled brat and not worth worrying about.

However, Pei Yun of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and Li Xuanping of the Xuan Shu Sect are worth noting.