Han Sanhe finally understood why He Hanqing had invited him here.
He would never have thought that He Hanqing would encounter an assassination attempt and that the assassin was actually Bai Yixue. Bai Yixue was now his guard in name …
Who else would He Hanqing look for if not him?
Han Sanhe sucked in a long breath and chuckled humorlessly, "So this is why Elder He has sought me out."
He Hanqing's eyes that seemed to be blurry from old age scanned Han Sanhe and said evenly, "There seems to be one less guard by Marshal Han's side."
"Bai Yixue has indeed been my guard for three days," Han Sanhe said without hesitation.
He Hanqing chuckled. "Then, what does Marshal Han want to tell me?"
Han Sanhe chuckled bitterly. "If I say that this has nothing to do with me, will Elder He believe me?"
He Hanqing said, "I've often heard that Marshal Han's words carry weight and you never go back on them. This old and useless one shouldn't have doubted you. It would be fine if it was only this old and useless one's life, but the few righteous men around this old and useless one wouldn't want to watch this old and useless one die. This old and useless one doesn't want to chill the hearts of the righteous men, so I'm just asking for Marshal Han to produce something believable!"
Han Sanhe felt a splitting headache.
His question of whether he believed him or not was his last struggle; he was betting that Elder He would give up on pursuing the matter due to his identity. He knew that the other party would definitely want evidence, but he was still hoping for a fluke. It was a pity that things did not turn out as he wished; it was inevitable that he would pursue the matter.
"According to Marshal Han, Bai Yixue only became your guard four days ago?" He Hanqing asked, "May I ask Marshal Han, with Bai Yixue's identity and background, why would he be willing to be your guard?"
The question was straight to the point. With Bai Yixue's swordsmanship cultivation base and status, he did not even care about important positions like a nation's protector or the commander of the imperial guards, much less a marshal's guard. Was Han Sanhe not being a little too arrogant?
Han Sanhe chuckled dryly. "He only said that he was entrusted by someone to protect me …"
He Hanqing asked, "May I ask who entrusted him with this?"
"I don't know." When Han Sanhe uttered the word, his eyes were almost closed, his heart filled with bitterness. He knew that he had been tricked unknowingly.
"You don't even know who sent him, yet Marshal Han is so at ease to keep him by his side." He Hanqing chuckled, "Is Marshal Han's heart big or broad?"
Han Sanhe chuckled bitterly. "I know it's hard to believe, but this is the truth. This marshal has no other proof!"
He Hanqing smiled and said, "It seems that Marshal Han really has nothing else to say to me?"
Han Sanhe said seriously, "Old He, my life hasn't been mediocre. The things I've done aren't to the point where I dare not admit to them. I really don't know anything about this. "
"Completely unaware …" Old He chuckled meaningfully and said, "Does this mean that Marshal Han has no idea where Bai Yixue has gone to now?"
Han Sanhe sighed helplessly.
No matter how he tried to explain, it would be futile.
Based on the current situation, the facts spoke louder than words. This black pot was firmly pinned on his back!
Looking at the chilling glare in Old He's eyes, Han Sanhe felt helpless. He stood up to bid farewell and said, "This is all I can say. If Old He has nothing else, I shall take my leave now."
The eyes of the two people behind He Hanqing gleamed sharply as they said indifferently, "Could it be that Marshal Han's subordinates have done such a rebellious thing, and Marshal Han is only going to give a few words of explanation, and you're thinking of leaving?"
Han Sanhe sucked in a deep breath, suppressing the rage within him, and said, "Does Old He intend to make me stay here today?"
He Hanqing smiled faintly. "Of course not. Send the guest away."
Han Sanhe stood up to bid farewell.
He Hanqing did not move, remaining seated as he said darkly, "I wonder when Marshal Han will return. The martial world is treacherous and treacherous. Please take care."
Han Sanhe's footsteps paused. How could he not hear the heavy threat in the words? He said faintly, "Thank you for your concern, Old He. I will say this solemnly – this has nothing to do with me. "
He Hanqing did not speak, as if he had not heard anything. A cold smirk hung on the corners of his lips.
When Han Sanhe walked out of the Residence of He, his expression was dark.
This kind of injustice, this kind of inexplicable blame, how could it fall from the sky? It was simply unimaginable and inconceivable.
Who was it that was plotting against him?
"An old scholar who has long since left his position … How dare he threaten me like this … Does he really think he's somebody?" Han Sanhe closed his eyes and sighed. He wondered if he should return home in advance.
Although He Hanqing had not stepped foot in the imperial court for many years, his influence on Yutang's royalty was still considerable. If he spoke to His Majesty, Han Sanhe would not be killed just like that, but it would be difficult for him to do anything in the future.
With such an enemy lurking in the dark, it would be difficult for him to achieve anything in Yutang. There was no point in staying any longer.
Han Sanhe heaved a long sigh towards the sky. He had always prided himself on being able to predict the enemy's moves, taking every conceivable possibility into account and planning before taking action. However, ever since he came to Yutang, he realized that everything that had happened was beyond his expectations.
Many of the arrangements he had prepared beforehand had all been for naught!
It was the first time in Han Sanhe's life that he felt like he had used up all his strength or that he could not exert his strength.
He turned back to look at the Residence of He subconsciously, thinking that He Hanqing's incident had rendered him speechless. He did not even understand who was plotting against him!
Those who were involved in the gambling were already on their way back home. Han Sanhe had no idea what was happening to them. Even if he wanted to discuss it with someone, there was no one to ask.
…
That night.
Han Sanhe and the youth dressed in black were still holding onto their fishing rods, sitting by the thousand-feet lake, fishing quietly.
Behind them, the eight guards stood guard in various positions.
The night was dark and quiet.
"Gugu, are you sure you can catch it?" Han Sanhe said in a low voice, "I heard that Ling Xiaozui has been here before this and has probably left with his catch. With the Qirin Fish's habits, it won't be easy for it to take the bait again within a short period of time!"
The youth dressed in black, Gugu's tanned face was filled with confidence. "There are no absolutes in this world. Ling Xiaozui was able to catch it mostly because of his patience and luck. Of course, it's hard for him to catch it twice. It's true that ordinary people won't be able to catch it again. However, the bait I'm using is a special bait that my master has been researching for a hundred years. It's specially made to target this unusual fish. My master had caught more than ten Qirin Fish consecutively in a day at Blackwater Lake. The bait is irresistible to the Qirin Fish, it won't fail. "
"That's great."
"It's a pity that the Qirin Fish in Blackwater Lake is hard to catch. Otherwise, we wouldn't have to come all the way here, "Gugu said regretfully.
Han Sanhe said regretfully as well, "The Blackwater Lake is now extinct for the Qirin Fish!"
Gugu said, "It's not to the extent of extinction. There's still the king of the Qirin Fish in Blackwater Lake. There's still room for reproduction. It's a pity that the level of the king of the Qirin Fish can't be caught no matter what. Otherwise, the king of the Qirin Fish would be more than a hundred times better than the ordinary Qirin Fish."
Han Sanhe said, "Is that so?"
Gugu sighed, "Master's secret bait contains the fragrance of the fish's soul. Other than the king of the fish, it's an irresistible temptation to the other Qirin Fish. We only need to be patient. No matter what, there'll be a Qirin Fish that will take the bait."
Han Sanhe's expression that had been gloomy for days finally showed a hint of a smile. "That's great. When we get the Qirin Fish, we'll return immediately! "
…
"Fishing at the Thousand Feet Lake?" Yun Yang's eyes widened as he read the message from the Nine Heavens Dictum in his hand.
Han Sanhe was going to the Thousand Feet Lake to fish … He had traveled thousands of miles to come here, but now he was fishing every day. How could he have so much leisure time?
In spite of this, Yun Yang understood the situation quickly.
The main purpose of fishing at the Thousand Feet Lake must be the Qirin Fish!
However, he did not expect that one of Han Sanhe's main goals in coming to Yutang would be this as well!
Yun Yang stood up and paced around, his brows knitted together.
According to what he knew and the Qirin Fish's habits that Ling Xiaozui had described the other day, the Qirin Fish in the Thousand Feet Lake had already been caught by him once. It would be impossible for anyone else to catch it within a short period of time.
However, it was impossible that Han Sanhe did not know this, yet he still wanted to try. He must have had something else to rely on. It was better to be safe than sorry.
If there was really an accident, the aftermath would be long!
All in all, Yun Yang did not want Han Sanhe to accomplish anything in Yutang.
What he wanted to accomplish was what Yun Yang wanted to destroy!
Thinking about it, Yun Yang turned into a cloud of smoke and vanished in the blink of an eye.
Only the soft sound of the wind could be heard in the sky.
…
In the Thousand Feet Lake, a strange fragrance slowly spread in the water.
In the depths of the water, there was already a faint flash of rainbow.
The Qirin Fish had already begun to move.
The wind blew.
A soft sound that was barely audible came from afar, as if something had entered the water.
Han Sanhe frowned and said, "Why does it sound like someone has entered the water?"
A guard behind him bowed and said, "Marshal has good hearing. Someone has indeed jumped into the water on the other shore. However, the other side is ten miles away from here. The impact is minimal, Marshal need not worry too much. "
Han Sanhe nodded and continued fishing.
The youth dressed in black was even more composed, his lean body shrouded in a loose black robe. He was like a statue, not even the sound of his breathing could be heard.
Up until this point, the situation of ordinary fish biting the hook had become less and less frequent. It had been a full hour since the last success and the float had not moved.
Han Sanhe and the youth dressed in black were fully focused, knowing clearly that the Qirin Fish in the water had most likely begun to move.
The divine fish moved while the ordinary fish retreated.
In other words, the moment the Qirin Fish took the bait was only a matter of time.
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