Just as Chu Yang and Mo Tianji were talking, in the night sky, a pure white cloud slowly floated over. Then, it stopped above the Imperial City and then dispersed.
An invisible force had already permeated every inch of the Imperial City in an instant and gradually extended downwards.
It seemed to be searching for something …
This force was like the spring wind and rain, silently nourishing everything but abundant between heaven and earth.
Chu Yang and Mo Tianji discussed for an entire night, and this force also searched carefully for an entire night.
In the end, no matter how carefully they searched, they still found nothing.
The white cloud finally didn't stay any longer. It gradually gathered and floated up slowly towards the endless void. After a while, it disappeared from sight.
High up in the sky, there was a faint voice muttering to itself, "The restriction set by Yuan Tianjie has disappeared … but nothing is left behind. Could it be that this guy is just using the empty fort strategy to scare me? To scare me for a million years? If I had known earlier … "
"But if it isn't the empty fort strategy, then there is indeed a backup plan. Now, it's just that it was taken away by someone earlier … And the person who took away the secret was very careful and eliminated all traces … If that's the case, then the situation is not good …"
"If it was really taken away by someone earlier … then who could it be? Who could it be? "
"The only person who could possibly suspect that Yuan Tianjie still has a secret seems to be … Mu Cang Lan? Or perhaps … the bookworm? The Painting King? "
That voice muttered to itself hesitantly, judging and eliminating all possible suspects.
For a moment, it couldn't make up its mind.
This was too sensitive a time now. Once the suspect made a mistake, it would inevitably alert the enemy. None of those who were qualified to be suspected were simple characters …
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Imperial Capital.
At Mu Cang Lan's temporary residence, an unexpected guest was welcomed.
"Why are you here?" When Mu Cang Lan saw who it was, he stood up in surprise.
The person who came was his fellow villager and schoolmate. His name was Feng Yang. It was just that later on, the two of them had their own experiences in the martial world. Mu Cang Lan had become a high-ranking official in Mo Yuntian and an influential figure, while Feng Yang, because he had followed the Saint all the way, he had a meteoric rise and had considerable authority in his hands.
These two people could be considered to be of high status and power, but Mu Cang Lan had never thought that there would be a day when Feng Yang would silently come to his residence without even a greeting.
With his status, this was really an extremely unreasonable thing. But now, it was happening right before his eyes.
"Old Mu, I came here in secret. If it wasn't for the fact that I had no other choice, why would I be in such a hurry?" Feng Yang revealed a very good-looking smile and a small dimple quietly appeared on his left cheek.
This very "good-looking" smile made Mu Cang Lan no longer have any doubts. Feng Yang had a handsome appearance, but when he smiled, he would have a girl's dimple. Because of this, Feng Yang was extremely vexed. He always felt that men looked like women and felt rather ashamed. In order to cover up this "flaw", he rarely smiled and usually kept a straight face. Therefore, very few people knew of this secret. But because of this, it became a special symbol that proved his identity.
Mu Cang Lan was surprised to see an old friend arrive and was indescribably surprised. He hurriedly welcomed him into the secret room.
"Just what is it that would trouble you, old brother, to come here?" Mu Cang Lan asked.
Mu Cang Lan knew that if this old friend of his didn't have a secret matter, he definitely wouldn't be so impolite and come to visit.
"Actually, the reason for my visit … is like this. The fact that Yuan Tianjie is a Heavenly Demon has caused His Majesty, the Sage, to be in a very passive situation … Therefore, he ordered me to come here and secretly contact you. He hopes that you can bring back all the books and other things related to Yuan Tianjie that you have on hand. He wants to see if you can find any information that is beneficial to the stability of Tian Que. Or perhaps it is related to Yuan Tianjie's accomplices … to give them a fatal blow!"
Feng Yang replied with a bitter smile.
Feng Yang's words were rather vague, but Mu Cang Lan understood it very clearly.
They were all people of the imperial court, and they were all old officials with millions of years of experience. How could they not understand the key points?
So it was like this. The Sage felt that he had lost face and was somewhat embarrassed. Therefore, he wanted to use a glorious victory to eliminate the negative effects. He naturally felt embarrassed when he slandered Mu Cang Lan previously. Therefore, he sent Mu Cang Lan's old classmate. Firstly, it showed his sincerity. Secondly, it didn't make things too awkward for both sides …
He understood the other party's intentions, but Mu Cang Lan was still a little confused. "I understand Lord Sage's meaning, but, but Yuan Tianzhi didn't leave behind any handwritten letters or books, right? He usually doesn't even bother with things like memorials … There are internal affairs officials who are specially in charge of these things. Throughout the year, I don't even see him writing more than a few words … How could there be books or notes? "
"… There really isn't?" Feng Yang was also startled.
"Absolutely not!" Mu Cang Lan was resolute and decisive.
"Think about it carefully. This matter is of great importance. The Sage is extremely concerned about it … That's right, the Sage asked me to pass you a message of 'sorry'. That day, he really didn't expect that his old friend of millions of years would be the incarnation of the Heavenly Demon …"
"No matter how careful it is, there isn't …" Mu Cang Lan looked at him with a bitter smile. "Feng Yang, think about it. It's fine if I lie to others, but I won't lie to you. Even if I have a grudge against the Sage's previous actions, I won't let my personal feelings go to waste … I've followed Yuan Tianjie for more than a million years … If there really was such a thing, how could I not know? I've never even heard of such a thing … There really isn't such a thing. "
"As for the Sage's apology … there's no need for it. We're all humans. It's hard to avoid being deceived. This is human nature. His Majesty the Sage is too polite."
Feng Yang couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
Mu Cang Lan was somewhat surprised by Feng Yang's actions. The other party should be sighing in 'disappointment', but why did it have a hint of 'relief'?
"Since that's the case, I'll immediately return to report." Feng Yang stood up and put on his bamboo hat.
"Since you're already here, you should at least let me do my part as a host." Mu Cang Lan was puzzled by Feng Yang's haste. Even if you're in a hurry, don't tell me you don't even have time to have a meal and reminisce?
"I'll come again in a few days … I shouldn't delay now. I'll report back to the Sage as soon as possible and make preparations. Wait until I've settled the matters at hand, then I'll naturally come again to drink with you. At that time, I'll stay in your house until you're annoyed and drive me out. Hahaha … "Laughing loudly, Feng Yang waved his hand and left.
A gust of wind blew and Feng Yang had already disappeared.
"How strange …" Mu Cang Lan frowned as he looked at the empty doorway. "How did this guy change his nature? Hmm … But this guy's cultivation has improved too much … The last time I saw him, he was far inferior to me. But this time, the speed at which he left actually made me unable to detect him … How sharp! "
…
Ji Mo walked over leisurely. Young Miss Huyan Aobo suddenly wanted to eat fresh fruits. Moreover, she wanted Ji Mo to personally go out and buy them …
Although Ji Mo was unwilling, he still had no resistance towards Young Miss Huyan's orders. He had no choice but to go out and buy some fruits. While he was at it, he also wanted to take a breath of fresh air. These few days, he had been ravaged by that woman …
Just as he was about to reach Mu Cang Lan's door, Ji Mo suddenly remembered that this old man had taken a heavy pill from him when Chu Yang and the others were not around to save his subordinates.
That time, Ji Mo's heart ached for a long time. Moreover, he had been scolded by Mo Tian Ji. "A heavy pill is such an important thing. How could you give it away so casually? Why don't you give it away with your own life? You're a prodigal bastard! If it was used by someone to study the formula … Can you bear the responsibility? "
Although it was proven that Mu Cang Lan had used it immediately to save someone, it didn't prevent Ji Mo from being scolded by Mo Tian Ji for two hours.
Mo Tian Ji's scolding was both sinister and sarcastic. Ji Mo almost wanted to commit suicide on the spot.
At this time, he had coincidentally passed by Mu Cang Lan's door. If he didn't go in and drink some wine to vent his anger, he would be letting himself down. Even if he didn't drink, he had to let this old man know that he had suffered a great grievance because of him that day.
Second Master Ji wasn't the kind of person who would silently do good deeds without asking for anything in return. He was the kind of person who would ask for something in return …
No matter what, you should at least sincerely say thank you to me, right?
Now that he thought about it, Mu Cang Lan had taken it and left without saying anything. Ji Mo felt even more wronged.
Thinking about it, he immediately took a step forward.
However, just as he turned the corner and saw Mu Cang Lan's door, he saw a person coming out of Mu Cang Lan's door. With a 'shua' sound, he flashed around the corner and almost collided with Ji Mo.
Almost at the same time, the two men dodged each other's attacks at a speed that was only a hair's breadth away. Then, the man on the other side stared at Ji Mo with an extremely fierce look in his eyes. Then, his body flashed, and he disappeared without a trace!
Although it was just a flash of two eyes, Ji Mo only felt that those two eyes were like two sharp swords suddenly stabbing into his heart!
His heart couldn't help but beat wildly a few times. A kind of bone-chilling fear arose spontaneously. All the hair on his body stood on end. This was an extreme fear!
It was as if the god of death was standing in front of him just a moment ago!
He … actually didn't have the ability to resist?!
After a long time, Ji Mo regained his senses. He realized that his clothes were already drenched in cold sweat!
His entire body was weak and his two legs had almost turned into noodles!
This was an extreme fear that came from the depths of his soul!
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