Most people, when attacked, would subconsciously retaliate without thinking about it.
Yan Li was obviously not a noble person. Seeing that a battle was unavoidable, he immediately decided to make the first move. But just as he was about to place his sword on Xuan Jun, he suddenly felt a sharp gaze, causing him to stop.
He wasn't the only one. Most of the people present couldn't help but stiffen. The originally tense atmosphere was forcefully cut off. Then, a person walked out. When Xiao Shiling saw the person, her pretty face suddenly changed and she respectfully shouted: "Great grandfather."
Xiao Sannong still had a calm and indifferent appearance as he slightly bowed.
"Great grandfather!" The experts of the Xiao Clan shouted in unison.
The person who came was Xiao Yueming. He did not look at anyone, he walked straight towards the old monk's corpse and said: "Once people get old, they become very greedy for peace and quiet. He was this old man's friend. You guys disturbed his peace and quiet, that is not giving this old man face. If you don't give this old man face, then don't blame this old man for being merciless."
"But great grandfather, the murderer …" Before Xiao Shiling could finish, she was interrupted by Xiao Yueming.
"The murderer is not him."
Old thing that won't die! Wang Yuanlang cursed in his heart and questioned: "Elder Xiao, please forgive me for speaking bluntly, but why are you so sure that the murderer is not him? Could it be that you know who the murderer is? "
Xiao Yueming glanced at him and said: "Wang Ba's child is not like him at all. It seems like the 《Great River Heart Sutra》 is about to be lost."
"It's just a matter of fact!" Wang Yuanlang's face was ashen, "Please answer my question!"
Xiao Yueming smiled and said: "Although I am an old man whose life is decaying, who do you think you are to dare speak to this old man like this? Just because of the Martial God Manor? "
Wang Yuanlang said coldly: "I am standing here not representing the Martial God Manor, but I was personally ordered by the Emperor to investigate the truth behind the destruction of the Willow Forest Monastery. Does Elder Xiao want to disobey the Emperor's orders?"
"What a heavy hat." Xiao Yueming's smile did not change. "Fine, then this old man will answer your question. If this old man says he's not a murderer, he's not a murderer. In Youzhou Province, this old man's words are the truth. How do you feel about this answer? "
"Xiao Yueming, you are rebelling!" Wang Yuanlang flew into a rage.
Xiao Yueming's eyes suddenly flashed with light. He did not know when he unsheathed his sword and did not know when he sheathed it. What followed was Wang Yuanlang's miserable scream.
Only when blood seeped out from the hand that Wang Yuanlang used to cover his ear did everyone return to their senses, and they thought in their hearts in unison. If he wanted to take our heads, wouldn't it be as easy as flipping his hand? At the same time, he couldn't help but take a few steps back.
Xiao Yueming leisurely said: "How is it? Can you hear it clearly now? This old man doesn't like repeating things. Shiling, repeat what this old man said. "
"Yes, Great Grandfather." Xiao Shiling revealed a sweet smile before revealing an arrogant look, "Listen up, in Youzhou Province, my great grandpa's words are the imperial edict. If he says it's not true, it must not be true."
"What's going on, what's going on?" At this moment, a sharp voice came from afar. A yellow-robed old man quickly walked over with a group of government soldiers. Another group of people squeezed into the small bamboo forest.
"Eunuch Yang, why are you here?" Lianhai Changjin asked in surprise.
The yellow-robed old man was Yang An. He cupped his hands towards Lianhai Changjin: "Zajia has been ordered to discuss the management of Xiao Pavilion with Old Master Xiao. May I ask Young Master Lianhai, I heard that Zen Master Fa Xiang died here, is that true? "
Lianhai Changjin looked at the old monk's corpse and sadly said: "It's true, a virtuous master of a generation actually died just like this. It's heartbreaking."
Yang An was bewildered: "Where's the murderer, the murderer?"
Suddenly, he saw Wang Yuanlang squatting to the side covering his ears. He hurriedly walked over with concern: "Young General Wang, why are you here? What happened to your ears? "
Duwei seemed to have found his backbone and hurriedly recounted what happened just now. He didn't even leave out Xiao Yueming's words.
Yang An immediately said to Xiao Yueming: "Old Master Xiao, is Youzhou still His Majesty's Youzhou?"
Xiao Yueming's expression was calm as he said: "Of course it is."
"Then what do you mean?" Yang An's expression was unfriendly: "It's fine if you don't want to find the murderer, but you even injured our Emperor's envoy. What's wrong with saying that you want to rebel?"
"Wait, wait … …" Provincial Governor Zhang walked out from the government soldiers and said with a head full of sweat: "Eunuch Yang, the Old Master definitely didn't mean that. This must be a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding … …"
Provincial Governor Zhang's name was Zhang Jicheng. He had been a provincial governor in Youzhou for five years. He didn't have any great achievements, nor did he make any great mistakes. His results were mediocre, but he respected Xiao Clan more than the Imperial Court.
Liu Chengfeng sternly said: "Lord Zhang, you look up to Xiao Clan, have you even forgotten your own surname?"
Yan Li's heart stirred and he transmitted his voice to Shen Liuyun: "Is there a problem with Xiao Clan's management?"
Shen Liuyun said: "You might not know, but after Li Jiming died, Zhi Kite took the opportunity to control Yongling's Xiao Pavilion."
Yan Li was startled and immediately frowned: "Could it be revenge against Xiao Yueming for saving me?"
"Not only that, in recent years, Xiao Clan has been showing signs of becoming more and more independent. Zhi Kite is also to prevent the appearance of a second Qin Que Yue."
"Xiao Pavilion probably won't go that far. Youzhou is bitterly cold, how many soldiers can they raise?"
"It's always good to take precautions."
"She really is a qualified ruler, there's nothing she can't use."
Shen Liuyun smiled: "You're angry?"
Yan Li said: "A little."
Shen Liuyun said: "This is her destiny that she can't escape. Bearing the weight of the people of the world isn't her wish, but it is her responsibility. Therefore, every decision she makes may not be from her heart. Don't blame her. "
"It's fine if she doesn't bear the weight." Yan Li had a different kind of gloominess in her heart. But she had a vague feeling that her resentment towards the people of the world was a little deeper than hers.
"Don't be childish. Do you know that this time, Xiao Clan suffered heavy losses because of you? Xiao Yueming is an old fox, he must have a plot to protect you like this. "
As expected, just as Shen Liuyun's voice fell, Xiao Yueming opened his mouth: "Eunuch Yang, this old man has been rude. Actually, this old man said that Yan Li isn't the murderer because I trust his character. But right now, he is the biggest suspect. If this old man tries to exonerate him, he will inevitably be suspected as well. For the sake of fairness, why don't we give him some time to find the murderer, prove his innocence, and also prove this old man's foresight. "
Eunuch Yang's expression slightly relaxed as he said: "We have to set a time limit. What if he can't be found?"
"About that." Xiao Yueming smiled inexplicably: "In this old man's humble opinion, why don't we give it half a quarter of an hour. If he can't be found, then it means that he is the real murderer. At that time, we will deal with him as he should."
When these words came out, most of the people in the forest immediately rejoiced in other people's misfortune. No one believed that being able to find the murderer in half a quarter of an hour was a ghost.
Shen Liuyun's expression sank, but Yan Li shook his head at her. He glanced at the Wisdom Buddha Painting and lightly said: "What if I find him?"
Yang An seemed to still be a bit afraid of Yan Li, but he wasn't willing to show it. He put on a brave front and said: "Hmph, Zajia still hasn't asked you. You, an inner courtyard student, actually dared to leave Yong Tomb without permission. Who gave you the right? Right now, Zajia is representing His Majesty to pass on an order to you, yet you still dare to disobey? Don't forget, that day on Hundred Fruit Mountain, if not for His Majesty's insistence, you would have long since returned to the sea of stars! "
"Eunuch, shut up."
"Y-y-you have guts, you, you actually dare …" Yang An was so angry that his face turned white. But when he thought of Yan Li's terror, he didn't dare to utter a word.
"Eunuch Yang, please calm down." Xiao Yueming comforted him and then said to Yan Li: "What do you want this old man to do?"
"It's very simple," Yan Li said. "Just do one thing for me."
Xiao Shiling sneered: "You are a mere bandit, yet you dare ask Great Grandfather to do something for you! Let me tell you, it's fine if you find the real culprit, but if you can't, then I'll make you … "
Xiao Yueming waved his hand to interrupt her and said with a smile: "Fine."
"Great Grandfather!" Xiao Shiling shouted in surprise.
Xiao Yueming said: "However, this old man will say this first. If you can't find the culprit and refuse to admit your guilt, then this old man will have to do it myself."
At this time, Wang Yuanlang's pain lessened slightly and he shouted: "Old Bastard Xiao, remember this! And the one surnamed Yan, if you can't find the real culprit, then you will pay with your life. — Duwei, hurry up and take this general back! "
"Wait!" Yan Li took a few steps forward and stopped him, "I'm going to start the investigation. No one is allowed to leave this place until the time is up."
Wang Yuanlang clenched his teeth and laughed: "Fine, I want to see how you will find the real culprit in less than a quarter of an hour."
Yan Li waved his hand: "Go, bring that corpse over."
Liu Chengfeng said: "I've also checked that corpse. He died from having his heart shattered. He was killed by someone using a powerful force. Any third grade martial artist can do it, so if we can't see the origin of the technique, don't waste your time."
Yan Li ignored him and went to check the corpse. But just like Liu Chengfeng said, he died from having his heart shattered. He couldn't see any traces of a technique.
The deceased was a man in his thirties. He was dark and thin, but he was very strong. From his appearance and the hatchet on his back, it could be seen that he was a woodcutter.
Yan Li looked at the corpse's original position and saw that there was a lot of firewood scattered on the ground. It should have been scattered when he was attacked.
Shen Liuyun walked over and asked: "How is it, do you have any clues?"
Yan Li's expression was cold and he shook his head.
Shen Liuyun frowned: "The time is almost up. Since you're not confident, why did you agree?"
Yan Li said in a low voice: "But I can be sure of two things. First, the culprit is definitely here, and second, the culprit is very nervous now. Moreover, isn't the purpose of our coming here for the Householder? "
Time passed by bit by bit. Half an hour was about the time it took to drink half a cup of tea. In the blink of an eye, the deadline was almost up.
When half an hour was up, Wang Yuanlang calmed down and sneered: "Surnamed Yan, time is up. What's the result?"
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