Yan Zhaoge had already known that Lin Yushao was coming to the Eastern Tang.
Although Yan Zhaoge was a little troubled by this question left behind by the original owner of his body, he did not pay it too much mind.
As for whether Lin Yushao had come because she had heard that Ye Jing had been lost within the Sealing Dragon Abyss, or whether she had come for him, Yan Zhaoge, was also not that important.
However, Yan Zhaoge had never thought that Lin Yushao would actually be dead.
Moreover, according to his subordinates, it wasn't an accident that killed him, but someone else.
Yan Zhaoge stared blankly for quite a while before he regained his wits, "It wasn't Xiao Shen or Chao Yuanlong?"
This was Yan Zhaoge's first reaction upon hearing the news. However, since the black-clothed martial practitioner had not immediately mentioned the Sacred Sun Clan in his report, that should not be the case.
"… Did you encounter a perverted criminal?"
Although it was a little absurd, other than Xiao Shen and the others, this was indeed the only possibility that Yan Zhaoge could think of.
As far as he knew, Lin Yushao didn't have any enemies. At least, she didn't have any life-or-death grudges.
Even if others vented their anger on them because of Yan Zhaoge, other than the Sacred Sun Clan, there was no especially great enmity between them.
Overlooking Abyss City and the Dragon Sealing Abyss, on the other hand, were often visited by all kinds of adventurers. Among them, there was no lack of bold, ruthless, and unscrupulous individuals.
While Lin Yushao was a disciple of Broad Creed Mountain, it was still possible that she might encounter those kind of villains who would live each day to their heart's content.
At times like this, he could only rely on his own abilities.
The black-clothed man shook his head and said softly, "It is said that only Miss Lin's body was found. The murderer cannot be determined. Miss Lin's clothes are neat and tidy. It doesn't seem like she was violated."
Yan Zhaoge raised his head slightly, his brows gradually knit as several thoughts surfaced within his mind.
Although he had a rather deep entanglement with the original owner of his body, Yan Zhaoge had not even met that Miss Lin after transmigrating to this era.
Although he didn't feel sad when he heard about the other party's death, he still felt that it was a pity.
After all, a young life had withered just like that.
After a while, Yan Zhaoge let out a long breath, "Let's talk about it after we return."
The group continued to move forward and finally gradually left the Luliao Mountain Range.
Arriving at the border region of the mountain range, on the way to Overlooking Abyss City, they saw Broad Creed Mountain martial practitioners heading their way.
Seeing Yan Zhaoge, the leading Martial Scholar's expression changed slightly, "Junior apprentice-nephew Yan."
Yan Zhaoge recognised him as one of Xu Chuan's subordinates as he nodded, "Do you have any instructions for me?"
The other party lowered his voice and said, "Elder Xu, please don't enter the city yet. We'll meet at an ancient pavilion ten miles away from the city."
Yan Zhaoge said calmly, "There's no need to be like this. Invite Elder Xu over for a chat. We can talk on the way; I'm in a hurry to get to the capital of the Eastern Tang."
The middle-aged martial artist hesitated for a moment before nodding and leaving.
Gazing into the distance, Yan Zhaoge saw that in the distance, there were also people currently observing them. Seeing them emerge from the Luliao Mountains, they immediately turned and left.
It was obvious that he was informing the other party.
Yan Zhaoge did not stop him, continuing on his way.
Zhao Shilie, Zhao Yuan and the rest who had come along also gradually began to feel that something was wrong. They were after all the Eastern Tang Imperial Family, and there were very few things that could escape their notice.
They sent someone to inquire about it, and soon they received the news. For a moment, everyone had different expressions.
Zhao Shilie looked calm, but he kept stroking his beard. Zhao Sheng looked like he was watching a good show, while Zhao Yuan looked worried.
Zhao Hao, on the other hand, looked as if this matter had nothing to do with him, watching coldly from the sidelines.
Very quickly, a deeply worried Xu Chuan personally came out of Overlooking Abyss City, meeting Yan Zhaoge and the others on the way.
"Junior apprentice-nephew Yan has returned. There's also Prince Jin, Eldest Prince, Third Prince and Sixteenth Prince. It's been a long time."
Xu Chuan first greeted them seriously, but very quickly used his aura-qi to bind his voice and send it into Yan Zhaoge's ears, "Young Master Yan, junior apprentice-niece Lin Yushao has been harmed, do you know about it?"
Yan Zhaoge's gaze was calm, but his face intentionally carried some sorrow as he slowly nodded, "I've heard about it, but I don't know who did it?"
Xu Chuan's face was a little bitter, "There's news that it was you, Young Master Yan …"
Yan Zhaoge's brows instantly knit together, "How is that possible? Who's spouting nonsense? "
"There's a rumour that after junior apprentice-niece Lin has been in seclusion for a long time, your feelings for her have faded." Xu Chuan gnashed his teeth. The rumour was naturally even more unbearable, saying that Yan Zhaoge had already grown tired of playing with Lin Yushao. He naturally didn't dare to directly repeat these words to Yan Zhaoge.
"It's said that in coming to the Eastern Tang this time, Young Master Yan has taken a liking to junior apprentice-niece Sikong."
Hearing his words, Yan Zhaoge didn't know whether to be angry or to laugh, "Did I just leave such an impression?"
From the corner of his eye, Xu Chuan glanced behind Yan Zhaoge, at Feng Yunsheng who was currently playing with the little black dog.
Yan Zhaoge immediately put his hand to his forehead.
Not daring to continue provoking him, Xu Chuan dryly continued, "It's said that after junior apprentice-niece Lin left seclusion, upon hearing about you and junior apprentice-niece Sikong, fearing that she would fall out of favour, she chased after you all the way to the Eastern Tang."
"After the two of you met, you got into an argument, and being pestered by junior apprentice-niece Lin to the point of annoyance, in the end …"
Xu Chuan couldn't continue, because the face of Yan Zhaoge in front of him had already turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
Yan Zhaoge said exasperatedly, "This kind of baseless rumour, there's actually someone who believes it?"
Xu Chuan laughed bitterly, "It's just that, according to the rumour, junior apprentice-niece Lin died under the Tushita Palm …"
Yan Zhaoge's pupils abruptly dilated, "Tushita Palm?"
Xu Chuan nodded heavily, "The corpse was first discovered by the subordinates of the Eastern Tang's Principal Elder Yan Xu. The corpse is also currently being watched over by them, and within a short period of time, it would be difficult to get close and examine it."
"However, it's said that a massive wound was torn open on her chest, her flesh and blood all burnt. At the very least, it was undoubtedly caused by a martial technique that contained the qi of fire."
"But now, the news is spreading that junior apprentice-niece Lin died under the Tushita Palm."
He looked at Yan Zhaoge a little worriedly.
It was naturally impossible that Yan Zhaoge was the only Broad Creed Mountain martial practitioner who knew the Tushita Palm; in the Eastern Tang, he was not the only one.
However, the only one who had the motive was Yan Zhaoge alone.
Although that motive was a little nonsensical.
However, the somewhat painful truth was that this kind of news of a love murder was the easiest to spread.
Under the public's criticism, Yan Zhaoge's image would inevitably be a little ugly.
If it was just gossip, then so be it; the public would still be very interested in stories of beauties loving heroes. However, a love murder was a completely different matter altogether.
Especially this kind of news; even if the truth was clarified afterwards, the public might not necessarily believe it.
Yan Zhaoge narrowed his eyes slightly.
The intention of the person spreading the rumour was probably not just as simple as ruining someone's reputation.
Yan Zhaoge vaguely felt that this seemed to be some kind of foreshadowing …
After pondering for a moment, Yan Zhaoge shook his head, "It indeed has nothing to do with me. The truth behind junior apprentice-sister Lin's death naturally has to be investigated in detail."
"However, at this moment, I still have urgent matters to attend to in the Eastern Tang capital. This matter concerns the foundation of my Broad Creed Mountain. I am also saddened by junior apprentice-sister Lin's death, but now I can only prioritize public matters before private matters."
"The East Elder is also on his way to the capital of the Eastern Tang Kingdom. I will meet up with him there."
Xu Chuan stared blankly for a moment. He had originally thought that Yan Zhaoge was only intending to avoid the matter. However, since even the East Elder was coming over, it seemed like something big really had happened.
"Elder Yan is in Overlooking Abyss City. He has ordered that as soon as he sees you, you are to go see him. Junior apprentice-niece Lin's corpse is also in the city." Xu Chuan hesitated for a moment before saying in a small voice.
Yan Zhaoge curled his lips, "Old people tend to forget things. He forgot that I am currently not under his control."
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