"The Thousand Rock Army's checks have been thorough, without exception. We ask for Mr. Tadalia's cooperation."

Keqing looked at D'Artagnan, her tone filled with hostility and suspicion.

If we're talking about the culprit who assassinated His Majesty, the Fools of the Winter Kingdom are very likely the prime suspects.

After all, Liyue has no external enemies now. Only a few years ago, the Kingdom of Winter suddenly began sending Fatui to other kingdoms, revealing its ambition to expand.

"This... I really don't have anything..."

D'Artagnan's face fell.

Especially since there are so many people here, and he's an executive who cares about his image, if he were to take everything out of his pockets, wouldn't that be a disaster?

"Ok?"

Ke Qing walked over in a few steps, her face solemn: "If you don't cooperate, I'm afraid you'll have to spend a few days in the General Affairs Department."

Upon hearing this, Dadalia's expression became even more troubled.

Having a dozen or so toy octopuses in my pocket, and then taking them out and letting someone see them... well, that's just too much, isn't it?

After thinking for a moment, D'Artagnan's expression hardened, and he said in a low voice, "I have a secret. Can you not let me reach into my pocket?"

"What secret?"

"I know clues about the murder of the Rock King Emperor!"

“I had dinner with Mr. Zhongli the night before last. Mr. Zhongli said that their Rebirth Hall was preparing to send off the Rock King Emperor. This is absolutely true, I swear!”

"what?!"

Chapter 160 Did the group owner kill the Emperor?

D'Artagnan reported the incident on the spot, but his voice was low, and only Keqing heard it.

At this moment, D'Artagnan was also very confused and his mind was in turmoil.

I've been searching for the Rock King Emperor for a long time but haven't been able to find him. Today, I came to invite the Immortal Ceremony to see where the Rock King Emperor came from, but I never expected that the Rock King Emperor would just disappear like this.

Something was off everywhere. The first person that came to mind for D'Artagnan was the mysterious Mr. Zhongli, and he became extremely vigilant.

I thought it was just a slightly outrageous joke, but I never expected it to come true?

The fact that the Hall of Rebirth planned to send Morax away in advance was chilling to the bone, and even D'Artagnan felt a cold sweat break out on his back.

They just sent him away like that?

Silently?

This made D'Artagnan feel a sense of crisis. He had not investigated the mysterious Hall of Rebirth much, but now he had to take it seriously. So, in a flash, he linked the events here to the Hall of Rebirth.

With the investigation by Qixing, the true strength of Wangshengtang should be revealed.

No wonder that the mysterious group leader Chu Luo didn't stay at the General Affairs Department when he arrived in Liyue, but went straight to the Hall of Life and Death.

"You can't leave. This matter is of great importance, and we need your testimony."

Keqing was shocked by the news for a moment, but quickly regained her composure and looked at Tartaglia: "Mr. Zhongli has always kept a low profile in Liyue. If this is really as you say, then we need your assistance."

“If it is slander, the General Affairs Department will not forgive it easily.”

Tartaglia is a Winterborn, and Mr. Zhongli is a Liyue native, so Keqing would certainly not be so easily convinced.

Moreover, she had met Mr. Zhongli several times before, and his speech and knowledge had left a deep impression on Keqing, giving her a sense of déjà vu.

"Can't we leave yet?"

D'Artagnan scratched his head, glanced longingly at the Emperor's mortal body on the Jade Capital Platform, and wondered how he could extract the Heart of God from it.

The timing is definitely not now. With so many people, including the Celestials of Liyue, doing this would be tantamount to suicide.

Just wait.

"Can I go over there?"

D'Artagnan pointed to the pavilion not far away, where Chu Luo and the others were: "Mr. Zhongli is also there. Let's go over there together once things are settled here?"

"...Okay, but I advise you not to have any other thoughts."

A scrutinizing gaze swept over D'Artagnan, and Keqing nodded in agreement.

The Duck may run away, but the Northern Bank won't. This guy has been in Liyue for a long time, so it's not a big problem.

After being questioned, the crowd gradually dispersed, and apart from the shocking cataract of the Emperor, there was no one left on the Jade Capital Platform.

After confronting Ningguang for a while, Xiaoyue, Lishan, and Liuyun realized that it was useless and turned into three golden lights and left.

When the Emperor is murdered, the immortals will also have to search for the murderer, and will not rely on the Seven Stars and the General Affairs Department.

Even a powerful being with the Eye of God is just a slightly stronger mortal in the eyes of an immortal. Expecting them to find the murderer who assassinated the emperor is too unreliable.

……

D'Artagnan went up to the attic.

"Mr. Zhongli, I'm sorry, I had no choice but to reveal the secret you told me..."

D'Artagnan looked embarrassed: "That Lord Yuheng is keeping a close eye on me, so I have no choice but to..."

"It's alright. This matter couldn't be hidden anyway. Now that things have come to this, it's time to put it on the agenda."

Zhongli sat calmly at the square table, taking a sip of tea.

All of these can be ignored. As long as the Rock King Emperor dies, the first phase of the plan will be successfully completed.

As for how and why Yan Wang Dijun died, and why the Hall of Rebirth knew about Yan Wang Dijun's death, these are none of my business.

All you have to do is die.

Other matters are naturally handled by the Seven Stars and the General Affairs Department. Since it concerns the Hall of Rebirth, the Hall of Rebirth naturally has a Hall Master, and it is not up to a useless person like myself to make decisions.

Chu Luo glanced at Dadalia with a half-smile, then looked at the composed Zhong Li, an amused expression on his face.

Next, it should be Tadalia's turn to rip out his heart, right?

Then, unseal the vortex demon god Oser, elevating Zhongli's original plan to a whole new level.

"Uh, Mr. Zhongli is so magnanimous, I admire him so much."

D'Artagnan hadn't expected his report to be so easily dismissed, and his smile became even more embarrassed: "As an apology, I'll invite Mr. Zhongli to dinner at the Liuli Hall later."

"Hey, are you only inviting Mr. Zhongli?"

Upon hearing that there was food to be had, and in the Crystal Hall no less, Wendy immediately came over: "The group leader is here too, why don't you join us for some?"

"Come on, everyone!"

D'Artagnan laughed, his face apologetic: "It was my oversight, Mr. Chu Luo, Mr. Zhong Li, and this bard, would you do me the honor?"

D'Artagnan already knew the bard's identity.

What else could he say if these two were willing to come?

"If you're going to eat, let's wait a bit. Mr. Zhongli, and this gentleman, Tatalia, would you two like to come to the General Affairs Department first?"

The voice came, and Keqing appeared in the attic, looking at the two of them and saying.

Then, she looked at Chu Luo and nodded slightly: "Group owner, Ningguang said she hopes to discuss the follow-up matters with you."

"Okay, also in the General Affairs Department?"

"Yes."

"Let's go then, Xingqiu Chongyun, see you later~"

……

The General Affairs Department and everyone else have left.

There were only a few people in the spacious hall, and they were all important figures.

Churo, Klee, Zhongli, Wendy, Tartaglia, Keqing, and Ningguang.

Seven people sat around a round table, the atmosphere subtle, as if a meal was about to begin, but no food was served.

"Mr. D'Artagnan said that Mr. Zhongli mentioned that the Hall of Rebirth was preparing for the Emperor's funeral. Is this true?"

Ningguang glanced at Dadalia, then her gaze fell on Zhongli, a questioning look in her eyes.

Zhong Li seemed to have already prepared her response.

With an expressionless gaze, Zhongli spoke calmly: "That's right. The hall master informed me of this matter. I was only responsible for purchasing supplies and some necessities, and I know nothing about anything else."

"Is it related to walnuts?"

Upon hearing Zhong Li's admission, Ke Qing asked suspiciously, "Mr. Zhong Li is the most famous guest elder of the Rebirth Hall. I wonder where this information came from?"

“I am now just a useless person in the Hall of Rebirth. The title of First Guest Elder has been taken over by Mr. Chu Luo. Perhaps he knows something about it.”

Zhongli remained expressionless and immediately threw the pot away.

"The group owner is actually a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth?"

Ningguang looked slightly taken aback. Thinking of the extremely important information Gan Yu had just shared with her, her eyes became somewhat complicated.

A giant bug that falls down with a thud—that's what Gan Yu heard on her way back to Liyue from Mondstadt.

Considering what had just happened during the invocation ceremony, Ningguang was unsure of what to do.

Did the group admin kill the Emperor?

why?

Is it just to spoil this girl named Klee and show her how a big bug falls down?

Chapter 161 Mora Fishing Paimon

"As for the matter of being a guest advisor, Master Hu was just saying it casually; it shouldn't be taken seriously."

Chu Luo spoke with righteous indignation: "At that time, it was only because Mr. Zhongli did not return home at night that Master Hu was furious, which is why I was appointed as a guest elder of the Hall of Rebirth."

"As far as I know, Master Hu told me that she was preparing for the funeral of the Rock King Emperor because she met a group of fools in the wild, and that group of fools told her that."

The news was leaked by Chu Luo, and now he's spouting nonsense.

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