Film & TV: Public Enemy of Justice

Zeng Shushu, who was bandaging Lu Xueqi's wound, paused for a moment, then continued bandaging imperceptibly. Lu Xueqi looked at the man with his head bowed and thanked him softly, "Thank you for your trouble, Junior Brother."

After finishing her work, Zeng Shushu looked up and replied with a smile, "It's nothing, Senior Sister, you don't need to worry about it."

Lin Yaoxie observed the surrounding environment of the dense forest. Today, while gathering herbs, he happened to run into two Qingyun Sect disciples and a group of assassins disguised as members of the Demonic Sect. If he hadn't spent some time in the Demonic Sect, he wouldn't have been able to see through the assassins' true identities.

Lin Xieyao felt that this matter was not so simple. The appearance of an assassin impersonating a member of the Demonic Sect in the Demonic Sect's cultivation grounds was something that needed to be thoroughly investigated.

Lin Xieyao looked at Lu Xueqi on the ground and laughed, "Why did you come to Kongsang Mountain alone, Senior Sister? Why did you encounter that group of assassins?"

"I had only heard that all sorts of spiritual herbs grew here, and I wanted to come and find out more. I didn't expect that a few black-clad men from the Demonic Sect would suddenly appear on my way, so I got into a fight with them, and then you appeared."

Lin Yaoxie led Lu Xueqi and Zeng Shushu towards the exit, with Zeng Shushu constantly talking to Lu Xueqi along the way.

"Senior sister, which sect are you from? I've never seen such a beautiful senior sister before."

"Senior sister, does your wound still hurt? Would you like me to take another look?"

"Senior sister, do you like flowers? The flowers here are very beautiful. Would you like me to pick one for you?"

Before Lu Xueqi could answer, Zeng Shushu ran off to pick flowers. Not long after, Zeng Shushu returned with a flower in her hand, its petals a deep purple.

Zeng Shushu handed the flowers in her hand to Lu Xueqi: "Senior sister, these are for you."

Lu Xueqi looked at the flowers in front of her for a long time before finally reaching out to take them.

Lin Yaoxie stared intently at the flowers in Lu Xueqi's hand, his pupils gradually focusing and contracting.

Wait a moment."

Lin Yaoxie strode towards Lu Xueqi, snatched the flowers from her hand, and threw them on the ground. The two people present looked at him with suspicion.

"What do you mean, hero? Even if you saved me, you can't go this far. Do you also like Senior Sister Lu?"

Upon hearing Zeng Shushu's words, Lu Xueqi lowered her head and secretly glanced at Lin Yaoxie's reaction.

"This flower is poisonous; being pricked by it will certainly be fatal."

Upon hearing Lin Yaoxie's words, Zeng Shushu and Lu Xueqi both looked at Lin Yaoxie in astonishment.

"No way! Who could be so cruel as to plant poisonous flowers on Kongsang Mountain?" Zeng Shushu exclaimed in shock. Lu Xueqi, on the other hand, was thinking about Lin Yaoxie's tense expression when he snatched the flowers. Was he worried about her? Thinking of this, Lu Xueqi chuckled to herself.

"Whoever it is, it can't be just one person who planted these poisonous words here. Moreover, it must be an organization that has a grudge against the Demonic Sect," Lin Yaoxie said in a deep voice.

Planting poisonous flowers in such a vast, dense forest is a massive and lengthy undertaking, far beyond the capabilities of any single individual. Furthermore, Mount Kongsang is the territory of the Demonic Cult, and the organization plotting this must harbor an irreconcilable hatred for the Demonic Cult. A glint of light flashed in Lin Yaoxie's eyes.

"Demon, do you suspect the Qingyun Sect?" Lu Xueqi asked, staring at Lin Yaoxie.

Lin Yaoxie chuckled lightly, not doubting but certain. The black-clad assassins who disguised themselves as members of the Demonic Cult in the dense forest to assassinate Lu Xueqi must have been cultivators from the Qingyun Sect. They had been secretly planting poisonous flowers in the forest when they unexpectedly encountered Lu Xueqi and mistook her for a member of the Demonic Cult, which is why they wanted to silence her.

Lin Yaoxie avoided Lu Xueqi's question and instead asked, "Senior Sister, tell me the truth, what is the purpose of your visit to Kongsang Mountain?" At this moment, Lin Yaoxie couldn't help but suspect that Lu Xueqi already knew about the secret of Qingyun Sect's cultivation of poisonous flowers, otherwise how could she have run into the man in black so coincidentally?

Lu Xueqi lowered her head and pondered for a while, then looked into Lin Yaoxie's eyes and said, "I lied to you before. Actually, I came to find you."

Zeng Shushu stared at Lu Xueqi in disbelief, and at the same time, at Lin Yaoxie in disbelief. Lin Yaoxie, on the other side, was also stunned by Lu Xueqi's words for a long time. Suddenly, the three of them fell into an inexplicable silence…

Chapter Thirty-Four: Secret Meeting in Yudu City

Silence, deathly silence. At this moment, Lin Yaoxie desperately wished someone would speak to break this damned atmosphere. Lin Yaoxie cleared her throat and asked in as calm a tone as possible, "Senior Sister, how did you know I was at Kongsang Mountain?"

"I just happened to see you heading this way, so I followed you in."

Zeng Shushu stood there heartbroken, unable to believe that his love had already been ended before it even began. Lin Yaoxie was secretly delighted, never expecting that even the aloof Lu Xueqi had been conquered by his charm. He stared at Lu Xueqi with delight, and Lu Xueqi blushed under his burning gaze.

Back at his residence, Lin Yaoxie immediately began cultivating his internal energy. With the aid of the Xuanzhi Grass, he easily broke through the second level of the Jade Purity Realm and reached the third level. The progress in his cultivation made Lin Yaoxie feel much better, but thinking of the poisonous flowers on Mount Kongsang, he couldn't help but worry about Biyao. He felt he had to tell Biyao the news immediately.

There are three major cities at the foot of Qingyun Mountain: Titan City, Wuli City, and Yudu City. Today is Lin Yaoxie's first time visiting Yudu City. He had heard that Yudu City was the most prosperous of the three major cities of Qingyun Mountain, and today he saw that it was indeed the case. Merchants and travelers came and went in an endless stream, the sounds of street vendors calling out their wares rose and fell, and the streets were filled with all kinds of dazzling goods.

Lin Yaoxie moved through the streets, his eyes constantly searching for the figure he was looking for.

"Brother Lin!" Biyao appeared from behind Lin Yaoxie and gently patted his back.

As soon as Lin Yaoxie turned around, he saw Biyao's mischievous and simple smile. At this moment, they looked like an ordinary couple, secretly meeting without their parents' knowledge.

"Brother Lin, what did you call me out for?"

"This isn't urgent, let's get down to business first." Lin Yaoxie smiled and took Biyao's delicate hand.

Lin Yaoxie pulled Biyao through the crowds of the shopping street. Biyao seemed exceptionally happy today, like an obedient and innocent little girl. "Brother Lin, this is my first time experiencing life in the human world!"

Do you like it?

“Yes!” Biyao nodded seriously.

Then I'll bring you here often from now on.

"Really? Brother Lin is so great! I love you the most!" she exclaimed, clapping her hands and jumping up. A moment later, as if she had seen something, Biyao ran up to him alone, and Lin Yao smiled mischievously and immediately followed her.

At a stall selling masks, Biyao picked up a demon mask with a green face and grotesque teeth, put it on, and shook her head in front of Lin Yaoxie: "Brother Lin, does it look good?"

"You look good in anything."

Biyao took off her mask and said sweetly, "Brother Lin is good at sweet-talking people." Then she ran away.

Lin Yaoxie watched the girl running and jumping in the crowd and chuckled to himself. At this moment, he wished that her childlike smile could stay forever, not for others, but for himself.

"Young man, buy a jade hairpin! Young girls love these the most," an old woman called out from next to the mask stall.

Lin Yaoxie stepped forward and looked at the ornaments displayed on the stall, picking out a blue beaded flower.

"I want this one."

Lin Yaoxie found Biyao at the old man selling candied hawthorns.

Why did it take you so long? You made me wait so long! I don't care, I want candied hawthorns!

"I had something to take care of just now, but I'll buy it for you right now."

While eating a candied hawthorn, Biyao asked suspiciously, "What was wrong with you just now?"

Lin Yaoxie stopped and faced Biyao, reaching out to wipe the brown sugar from the corner of Biyao's mouth. Then he took out the pearl hairpin he had just bought from his bosom and put it on Biyao's hair.

"This is what I was just doing. It seems I have a good eye for things."

Biyao reached out and took off the beaded flower that Lin Yaoxie had just put on, examining it carefully: "Was this bought as a gift for me?"

Lin Yao nodded with a wicked smile.

"Alright, since you gave me a gift, I won't hold it against you for making me wait so long. Now, put it on me again."

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Lin Yaoxie affectionately took the beaded flower and placed it on Biyao's head once again.

Inside a restaurant in Yudu City, customers come and go in a constant stream. The waiters move efficiently between the tables, never dragging their feet. Even during busy business hours, they can ensure the progress of their work and fairly meet the needs of every customer, which is why it has become the most popular restaurant in Yudu City.

"Poisonous flower?" Biyao exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Lin Yaoxie's words at a table. However, due to the noisy and arguing noise from the various customers in the restaurant, Biyao's scream sounded weak and failed to make a ripple.

"The Qingyun Sect is too insidious; they actually came up with such a way to harm us!" In a fit of anger, Biyao slammed her hand on the table.

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"This matter is extraordinary. If we expose it without evidence, Qingyun Sect will refuse to admit their guilt even if it's brought to light," Lin Yaoxie warned.

"Indeed, but that's too hasty. I'll report to my father first and see what his plans are."

Lin Yaoxie gripped Biyao's hand tightly, which was resting on the table: "No matter what, your safety is what I care about most. Promise me, no matter what, you must take good care of yourself."

Biyao grasped Lin Yaoxie's hand in return: "Okay, I promise you."

That night, Biyao returned and reported the news to the Ghost King Sect. Lin Yaoxie sat alone in a small room at an inn, and through the window he could see what was happening outside.

Even at night, Yudu City remains bustling. The streets and shops are decorated with lanterns and colorful lights. People who have been busy all day often come out to stroll through the night market. The night market adds a touch of mystery to Yudu City. There are also beautiful women from Xinghualou on the street corners. Their clear and sweet calls can make passersby slow down and immerse themselves in a gentle embrace.

Lin Yaoxie waited until midnight, but the outside was completely silent, with only the occasional chirping of cicadas.

"Something must have held me up!" Lin Yaoxie thought to himself as he reached out and closed the doors and windows, then drifted off to sleep.

Chapter Thirty-Five: Hero Saves the Beauty

After staying in Yudu City for several days without any news of Biyao's return, Lin Yaoxie quickly washed up and decided to go downstairs for some breakfast.

Mornings come exceptionally early in Yudu City. Before dawn, every household has already opened its doors to welcome guests. By the time Lin Yaoxie came downstairs, the restaurant was already full of customers, completely dispelling the lazy atmosphere of the morning.

"Chongqing has been quite unsettled lately! I heard that the Qiling River is severely polluted, and all the residents along the river have died from poisoning after drinking the water. The way they died was horrific."

"Yes, yes, I've heard that too. There's a water shortage in the city, and life is really tough."

"The city lord of Yudu is compassionate towards the people and governs Yudu with all his heart. The people love and respect him. Now that this has happened, even the city lord is at a loss."

One of them, a middle-aged man, grew increasingly agitated as he spoke. "077" gruffly cursed, "I don't know which scoundrel did this. If I find out, I'll make sure he gets what's coming to him!"

Lin Yaoxie listened quietly to the discussion next door, took a sip of tea, and remained silent.

Yudu City is closest to Kongsang Mountain, and the only Qiling River in the city originates from Kongsang Mountain. Lin Yaoxie thought to himself that this matter must be related to the poisonous flowers of Kongsang Mountain.

Lin Yaoxie put down his cup and got up to walk outside.

Lin Yaoxie noticed someone following him as he walked down the street. He calmed himself down and waited patiently at the corner of a small alley. Lin Yaoxie pressed himself against the wall and listened to the footsteps behind him. When the footsteps grew louder and the mysterious person got closer, Lin Yaoxie quickly struck forward with his palm. The mysterious person dodged Lin Yaoxie's attack in time, and the two began to fight at the entrance of a narrow alley.

Lin Yaoxie quickly used his evil eye to push out the wind, knocking the mysterious man ten meters away, where he howled incessantly on the ground.

When Lin Yaoxie saw the person on the ground clearly, he couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Zeng Shushu, it's you. Tell me, why were you following me?"

Looking at the person on the ground who was screaming in pain, Lin Yaoxie wondered to himself that Zeng Shushu's repeated unexpected appearances were too coincidental.

Zeng Shushu clutched her chest, where Lin Yaoxie had struck her, and cried out, "What purpose did I have? I just happened to see you in Yudu City and wanted to come over and say hello!" She coughed a few times as she finished speaking, "Who knew you would attack me without even asking what happened? I didn't have a chance to explain."

Why did you come to Yudu City?

Zeng Shushu got up from the ground and said with a serious expression, "The Qiling River caused damage, and hundreds of people in the city were killed or injured. My grandfather asked me to come back to discuss countermeasures." He then added, "My grandfather is Zeng Ji, the city lord of Yudu City."

Lin Yaoxie thought to himself that he was originally going there because of the pollution incident in Qiling River. Having more people would be more helpful. Besides, Zeng Shushu's grandfather was the city lord of Yudu City, which would make everything easier for him.

Lin Yaoxie then followed Zeng Shushu toward the mansion of the city lord of Yudu City. Along the way, Zeng Shushu once again unleashed his talkative skills.

"Great hero, how did you know something happened in Yudu City? Do you have precognitive abilities?"

“Great hero, how long have you been in Yudu City? Let me tell you, there are many fun and delicious things to do in Yudu City. Why don’t you stay in Yudu City for a few days and I will show you around properly.”

"Great hero, don't worry. With your help, we will definitely manage the Qiling River well. When that happens, my grandfather will be happy and reward you handsomely."

On a street corner, several burly men were harassing a woman.

"What a beautiful young lady! Don't be afraid. As long as you come with me obediently, your husband will treat you well."

"Yes, yes! Don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit, otherwise, I don't know what will happen next."

Several burly men looked at the terrified, trembling woman and burst into loud laughter.