Mengqi slowly exhaled a few breaths and calmed himself down. Because he had expected it, he was not too shocked. He just felt that the matter was getting more and more confusing. He did not know who was telling the truth, who was lying, and which was the truth and which was the lie.
It was not a good time to sort out the clues and words. Mengqi cautiously looked around, and after confirming that there was no ambush, he opened the door and walked in.
There were nine bodies in the room. In addition to Frost Herald, Wu Cheng, and two attendants, there were four other people, all dressed in rags, as if they were dock laborers.
After carefully examining the wounds, Mengqi found that the nine people were all killed with one blow. The wounds were in the throat, which was a sword stab wound. There was no trace of fighting in the room.
The attacker's Kung Fu was really horrible!
Mengqi suspected that the killer was the black shadow from last night. He was good at using a sword and could break the defense of his Golden Bell Shield. He also had a strange skill to affect other people's senses. It was not difficult to achieve this effect when Frost Herald and others were caught off guard. If he was not not confident that he could kill Mengqi within two or three moves and had to worry about the Pear Blossom Storm Needles, Mengqi would have been killed secretly.
However, this was just Mengqi's guess. He could not be sure that it was the black shadow.
He looked back and forth, and suddenly frowned because he found that Frost Herald and others' expressions were quite strange. There was no fear, no shock. Instead, they lowered their eyebrows and eyes, with a bit of respect and relief.
"Could it be a senior member of the Snow God's Palace? But why did he want to kill them? "Mengqi thought doubtfully.
After confirming that there were no traces of attention in the whole yard except for the tunnel leading to the "North-South Tong" shop, Mengqi quietly left there. He kept changing directions, and after a long detour, he returned to the vicinity of You's Mansion. While observing the movements inside, he thought about the whole thing.
There were too many mysteries, and anyone could lie. New ideas kept flashing through Mengqi's mind, but there was no clear idea.
…
The challenge of the God of Sword in White had thrown the Castellan Mansion into chaos. Since Cui Xu needed to practice his swordsmanship in seclusion, he left all the affairs in the mansion to Miss Cui, Cui Jinxiu. As her uncles, You Tongguang, Mu Shan, and Fei Zhengqing stayed behind to help her deal with different things in an orderly manner, and gradually stabilized the chaotic situation.
Because of this, when You Tongguang returned to his mansion, it was already midnight. Dark clouds covered the moon, and he couldn't even see his own fingers.
"Father, has the City Lord accepted Luo Qing's challenge?" As soon as he entered the door, his third son, You Hongbo, greeted him.
You Tongguang nodded slightly and said, "My Fifth Brother has been looking forward to the duel between gurus for a long time. He wants to stimulate his potential and approach the illusory Man-God Boundary."
He explained in detail because You Hongbo was the son he was most satisfied with. His eldest son, You Hongwen, was obsessed with poetry and books. He was not good at Kung Fu and lived in the capital all year round. Although he was keen on inheriting the family business, he was not willing to do business. His second son, You Hongshi, was spoiled since childhood. He was a bad foppish playboy and did not feel mature at the age of 30 or 40.
Only his youngest son, You Hongbo, was good at Kung Fu and had some talent in business. Therefore, he had handed over all the affairs of the escort agency to him. If he did well, the family business would be his in the future.
You Tongguang never cared about the difference between the eldest and the youngest. He only believed in one thing: In Jianghu, the family business should only belong to the talented. Otherwise, the whole family would die without a burial place.
"How many years has it been since the last fight between gurus …" You Hongbo sighed with yearning.
You Tongguang laughed and said, "There are many fights between gurus, but most of them don't overdo it and don't spread it to others. Nowadays, such a formal duel is really rare, but I have confidence in my Fifth Brother."
He paused and said, "Hongbo, how's the matter with the escorted goods?"
You Hongbo didn't dare to look into his father's eyes. He said embarrassedly, "I haven't found it yet. If I find out which bastard did it, I'll skin him alive!"
"Humph, Third Master You has such a bad temper. Now is not the time to find the traitor. The escorted goods are the most important. If you can't find them, prepare another batch as soon as possible. If not, humph." You Tongguang's face darkened and he lectured his son.
You Hongbo didn't dare to contradict his father. He smiled ingratiatingly and accompanied You Tongguang to the inner yard and the study.
You Tongguang habitually went to the study first, so he unlocked the copper lock and pushed the door open slowly with a squeak. But he suddenly stopped and the smile on his face faded. He looked into the room solemnly.
"Father, what's wrong?" You Hongbo asked in confusion.
You Tongguang said in a low voice, "Someone entered the study."
The steward and the guards were panic-stricken. This was their negligence!
You Hongbo knew his father's Kung Fu was special and he was good at sensing different breath changes. So he didn't suspect anything. He rushed in first and looked around.
"There's a letter!" He pointed at the neatly folded white paper in front of the white jade Buddha statue.
"Bring it here." You Tongguang ordered the guard.
The guard stepped forward and tested the paper with silver needles. He picked up the letter and presented it to You Tongguang respectfully.
When You Tongguang unfolded the letter, You Hongbo curiously leaned over to read the content.
"I've heard that you have a white jade Buddha statue carved by a skillful hand. I've been longing for it. Today I've seen it, and it's true."
"But it's not proper to take it without asking. I leave this letter to tell you that six days later, I'll come to take it on the moon. You're so elegant that you won't make me go back and forth in vain."
"Yours, Ennea Monkey."
After reading the content, he was shocked and angry. He wanted to tear Ennea Monkey apart, but he also hoped that the Twelve Animal Zodiac Gods would retreat.
"You've gone too far! You've gone too far! "You Tongguang's face darkened. He gritted his teeth and threw the letter directly to the ground.
"Father, you must teach Ennea Monkey a lesson!" You Hongbo thought of his father's strength and his uncle's Kung Fu. He suppressed his fear and shouted angrily.
The housekeeper and the guards looked at each other. When did Ennea Monkey of the Twelve Animal Zodiac Gods become a thief?
"Invite your uncles here tomorrow." You Tongguang's face was no longer smiling. He thought for a while and said, "Your Uncle Cui is going to practice in seclusion to 'sharpen his sword'. Don't disturb him for now."
After saying this, he gradually suppressed his emotions and said calmly, "By the way, spread the news."
…
Mengqi observed the You Mansion for half a night. After You Tongguang returned to the mansion and found the letter, he was very calm and didn't do anything suspicious. Mengqi found nothing and had to return to the temple.
The next day, after adjusting Qi-circulation and practicing Kung Fu, Mengqi leisurely walked to the Superb Dining House, planning to have lunch and inquire about the news.
Along the way, he bought a bamboo hat, a set of casual clothes, and a white frock that he dreamed of.
After entering the restaurant, Meng Qi had not even sat down when he heard the conversation about Cui Xu and Luo Qing.
"It's a duel between grandmasters. It's a rare opportunity!"
"Yes, I didn't expect we could experience such a grand event."
"Unfortunately, except for the invited Jianghu legends, we can't enter the Mansion of Castellan to see this unprecedented duel."
"Yes, it's a damn pity. But I heard that Cao Manzi is betting on the outcome of this duel. Who do you think is more likely to win, Castellan or God of Sword in White?"
As soon as this question was asked, the whole restaurant suddenly became noisy, analyzing the strength of the two sides.
"Castellan has been famous for more than 20 years and has been a grandmaster for 10 years. How can Luo Qing, who has just become a grandmaster, compete with him? I think Castellan will win! "
"Not necessarily, not necessarily. Luo Qing has challenged the world with his sword and has never met a match. No one can block three of his swords. He is at his peak, and Castellan has rarely fought in recent years. I'm afraid he doesn't have that kind of sharpness."
"Three years ago, when Castellan broke the Seven Stars Sword Formation of Lou Shan Sect, it took him five moves. But God of Sword in White only needed two moves to break the formation."
"In three years, maybe Castellan has opened another Hidden Treasure?"
There were different opinions, and no one could convince the other. They almost fought. Fortunately, there was a bet, and they all turned their anger into bets.
Mengqi ate the food with chopsticks and listened to the discussion. He learned that Castellan Cui Xu had started to practice in isolation, and Miss Cui was in charge of everything in the city. He also learned that God of Sword in White lived in Dabei Temple, burned incense, fasted, and washed his sword, waiting for the day of the duel.
Was Young Castellan Cui Jinhua really not in Destiny City? Mengqi was most concerned about this, because the information he had was hard to verify. He had to find a way to "ask" another person involved, Cui Jinhua.
"By the way, did you know that Ennea Monkey appeared again last night?" Cao Manzi asked his attendants to put away the wager and showed off the news.
"What happened? Who did Ennea Monkey kill? " Many customers in the restaurant were ordinary people, but many were also Jianghu people, so they were particularly interested in Jianghu news. Moreover, Castellan of Destiny City was a grandmaster, so the local people had to pay attention to Jianghu matters.
Cao Manzi shook his head slowly and pretended to say, "Ennea Monkey didn't kill anyone, but sneaked into Living Fortune's house and left a letter in his study."
"What letter?" someone asked eagerly.
"The letter said, 'I heard you have a white jade Buddha statue …'" Cao Manzi had a good memory.
Everyone gasped. This almost provocative action, this bold display of skill, shocked them and made them yearn for it.
"Living Fortune is the first person below the grandmaster level. Ennea Monkey is definitely no match for him!"
"Yes, he stole the Buddha statue, but left a letter to provoke Living Fortune. How could Living Fortune hide his face? I think he will return in failure six days later. "
"Yes, Living Fortune's Kung Fu is extraordinary, and he has many friends. Six days later, a dozen masters will surround the white jade Buddha statue. Let's see how Ennea Monkey can steal it!"
"I heard that if Castellan's duel was not imminent, Living Fortune planned to send the white jade Buddha statue to the Castellan Mansion. Hehe, then Ennea Monkey would have to admit defeat."
"Speaking of which, Ennea Monkey is really cunning. He chose the right time, leaving Castellan with no time to help."
…
The customers in the restaurant were talking excitedly. After all, it was rare for such a big event to happen in Jianghu.
Mengqi listened with satisfaction. This was the effect he wanted! The duel between the God of Sword in White and Castellan Cui was imminent. If the Twelve Animal Zodiac Gods nearby had time, they would come to watch the fight and broaden their knowledge. At this time, if he left a letter and made a big noise, the Twelve Animal Zodiac Gods would naturally look for Ennea Monkey, giving him the hope of completing the side task.
Of course, this was not enough. After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Mengqi picked up the bamboo hat he bought before and quietly followed Cao Manzi.
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