In the center of Jianluo Royal City, there was a huge palace. It looked like glass, reflecting different colors under the blood sun.
This was the center of the Burning Moon Domain, where Jianluo Royal City was located.
Grand Blaze Demon Master hurried over, heading towards a palace in the south.
After a while.
In the luxurious palace.
A burly man, who was over ten feet tall and had loose reddish-brown hair, was leaning against the chair.
He was like a towering mountain, making people's hearts palpitate. His aura was terrifying.
"Greetings, Chi Zun!" Great Blaze Demon Master bowed respectfully.
The Jianluo Royal Family had three branches. Chi Zun's branch, Fate Sovereign's branch, and War Sovereign's branch.
Shi Wu's branch was attached to Chi Zun's branch.
Chi Zun wore a long red robe with several golden patterns. He looked very noble, and his overall appearance was too similar to that of a human.
"Great Blaze," Chi Zun's deep voice sounded, "I've heard about what happened to you."
"Someone dares to attack a pure-blooded member of our royal family. I hope Chi Zun can find the culprit and show the Soldier Devil's power," Great Blaze Demon Master said in a deep voice.
"I've already told Fate Sovereign and War Sovereign."
Chi Zun nodded slightly. His voice came from all directions, as if the whole world was talking. "The royal family will do our best to investigate this. The name of the Soldier Devil cannot be blasphemed."
"Thank you, Chi Zun."
Chi Zun didn't care. He asked, "What did Shi Wu say about this?"
Great Blaze Demon Master replied, "Father is also furious. However, it's not suitable for him to make a big fuss. So, we can only trouble the royal family."
Chi Zun nodded slightly and said, "I understand. Let Shi Wu have a good rest. He ended up like this because of Jianluo City. Our royal family owes him."
"Thank you, Chi Zun, for your understanding." Great Blaze Demon Master bowed.
"I heard you found some evidence at the place where Ying Jun was killed?" Chi Zun asked again.
Great Blaze Demon Master nodded. He took out a huge fragment of a battleship from his mustard seed, floating in the palace.
"This is the battleship fragment found at the place where Ying Er died."
The edge of the battleship fragment was very smooth, as if it had been cut by a sharp weapon.
Chi Zun waved his hand, and the fragment flew to him.
He released his perception as if he was sensing something. He closed his eyes and pondered. After a while, he suddenly opened his mouth and murmured, "This is …?!"
He seemed to be talking in his sleep. "I can sense the sword qi of a human sword cultivator on it."
"A human sword cultivator?" The Great Blaze Demon Master's eyes widened as he said hoarsely, "How is this possible? Why would a human sword cultivator appear in the Burning Moon Domain?"
"Sword Qi remnants do exist." Chi Zun opened his eyes, his expression calm. "I can't be wrong about that."
Back when they invaded the Human Realm, he had fought with many great sword cultivators of the Human Clan, so he had a deep impression of their sword energy.
It was also during that period of time that he understood the terror of human sword cultivators.
"However, he might not necessarily be a human sword cultivator. After all, the possibility of a human appearing in the Burning Moon Realm is simply too low.
It's also possible that the attacker has specially learned the Sword Qi of the Human Clan's Sword Cultivator to confuse us, "Grandhot Demonic Master guessed.
The Sword Qi Technique was not a secret. The Human Clan could use it, and so could the Demons.
However, the Human Clan's sword cultivators had a cultivation system that was compatible with the Sword Qi, so the Sword Qi they displayed would be extremely powerful.
The Demons did not have this condition, so the power they displayed would be greatly reduced. Therefore, no one would do such a thankless task.
"You're right. Both possibilities are reasonable." Chi Zun's eyes were deep. "However, no matter which situation it is, the meaning behind it is not simple."
If it was the first possibility, it meant that a human had appeared in the Burning Moon Domain.
How did a human sneak into the Burning Moon Domain? Why was he not discovered? What were they up to when they infiltrated the Burning Moon Domain?
These were all points worth paying attention to.
If it was the second possibility …
In order to kill Ying Jun, he had specially learned the Sword Qi of the Human Clan's Sword Cultivator just to confuse us?
Who was the person behind such a troublesome plan? What was his purpose?
Was it to target the Soldier Demon Clan?
Or was it just to target the Shi Wu Clan? Or was it for personal revenge?
The relationship between them was complicated and confusing.
Thinking of these questions, the Grand Blaze Demon Master could not help but frown.
"Something doesn't feel right," he muttered.
"Don't worry. With the three royal families working together, we'll definitely get to the bottom of this," Chi Zun said coldly.
.....
"The Grand Blaze Demon Master invited me here because he has something to ask me?"
After leaving Mingyue Mansion and returning to his own residence, Lu Qingshan received a message from the Grand Blaze Demon Master's residence.
"The news of Ying Jun's death has just spread. The Grand Blaze Demon Master should be looking for the person who killed his son. However, he invited me here at this time …" He analyzed the situation.
"I'm sure I haven't been exposed. If I was, it wouldn't be as simple as inviting me here.
However, it's impossible that he's not looking for me at this sensitive time has nothing to do with Ying Jun's death.
"Is it to ask about the situation, or is there something suspicious that I haven't noticed?" Lu Qingshan pondered.
Before Ying Jun's death, he was still with him. After the two of them parted ways, Ying Jun was killed. It was reasonable for him to ask him about the situation.
"If you don't do anything wrong, you don't have to be afraid of ghosts knocking on your door." Lu Qingshan brainwashed himself. "Then I'll just pay him a visit.
However, I still have to pretend to be pitiful. "As he thought of this, he called out," Yuluo. "
Soon, his trusted subordinate, Yuluo, heard his call and came over.
"Your Highness," he said respectfully.
"I'll be making a trip to the Grand Blaze Demon Master's residence later. After I leave, immediately bring this news to Mingyue Mansion."
Lu Qingshan ordered in a low voice, "Remember, make my situation sound pitiful. Hint that the Grand Blaze Demon Master is up to no good …"
He gave him many details.
"I understand," Yuluo hurriedly replied, his eyes gleaming.
This could already be considered a secret plot hidden in the dark.
Since Lu Qingshan had given him such a task, it meant that in Lu Qingshan's heart, he, Yuluo, was the most trusted subordinate.
How could he not be excited?
When Lu Qingshan had made a name for himself and defeated his peers in Jianluo Royal City, he was definitely one of them.
He, Yuluo, had abandoned the darkness for the light and sought refuge with Qing Ge.
He admitted that there was an element of gamble in this.
However, judging from the current situation, his gamble seemed to have directly hit the "leopard", and he was going to make a fortune.
— — Qing Ge's excellence was even better than the best case scenario he had expected!
Yuluo's biggest wish now was to gain His Highness Qing Ge's trust before he fully rose to power and become a senior figure.
Therefore, he had to settle this matter cleanly and efficiently!
.....
Grand Blaze Demon Master's residence.
Under the lead of the guard, Lu Qingshan walked through a long corridor, passed through many halls and pavilions, and entered a great hall.
In the great hall, Grandhot Demon Master had his hands behind his back as he stared at the images of various weapons on the wall. His gaze was serious and focused, and no one knew what he was thinking.
After Lu Qingshan entered, he did not disturb him directly. Instead, he sized up Grandhot Demon Master.
Grandhot Demon Master looked at most 40 years old, extremely young.
In fact, to Grandhot Demon Master, if not for the fact that he had many children and wanted to show the difference in seniority between him and his children, it would not be a problem for him to maintain his youthful appearance of 20 years old.
Grandhot Demon Master had a total of more than 10 children.
However, there were only two pure-blooded among them — his eldest son, Ying Jie, and his second son, Ying Jun.
The others were mixed bloods like Qing Ge.
However, this time, one of his only two pure-blooded children had died.
The anger in Grandhot Demon Master's heart was far greater than what he showed on his face.
After a long while, Grandhot Demon Master seemed to have finally regained his senses. He turned around and looked at Lu Qingshan. He said calmly, "You're here?"
"Greetings, Grandhot Demon Master," Lu Qingshan said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner.
"You're quite famous these days." Grandhot Demon Master looked at Lu Qingshan and suddenly smiled. "Brother-in-law?"
"I wouldn't dare," Lu Qingshan replied calmly.
"My relationship with Mingyue is not very good. There are many differences between us. However, no matter what, she's my sister. I'm still very happy to see that she has found such a good husband."
Grandhot Demon Master's dignified face did not show any emotion as he spoke slowly.
"After I marry Mingyue, I'll take good care of her. Don't worry, Demon Master," Lu Qingshan promised.
"That's good." Grandhot Demon Master's expression darkened. He suddenly changed the topic. "My second son, Ying Jun, is in trouble. Do you know?"
"I know. My condolences. Please find the culprit as soon as possible and avenge your son's death," Lu Qingshan said sorrowfully.
Grandhot Demon Master did not show too much emotion. He continued, "Before Jun 'er was in trouble, you were with him."
"Yes." Lu Qingshan nodded and admitted. "At that time, he invited me to the Blood God Ridge to inspect the situation of the Blood God Sand mine. Naturally, I agreed."
"I heard from the people at the Blood God Ridge that they saw you and Jun 'er having some conflict and parting on bad terms?"
"We did have some conflict." Lu Qingshan said honestly. "His Highness Ying Jun wanted me to work with him and help me fight for the position of the Realm Lord of the Sen Luo King Realm.
However, I heard that your relationship with Mingyue is not good. Considering her feelings, I could only reluctantly reject His Highness Ying Jun's proposal. "
"I didn't expect to anger His Highness Ying Jun because of this and we had a small quarrel. I was young and impetuous, so I took my leave."
"Now, it seems that your relationship with Mingyue is not as bad as the rumors say. If I had known, I would have agreed. Perhaps I could have avoided this disaster." Lu Qingshan regretted his decision.
"You rejected the proposal for Mingyue's feelings …" Grandhot Demon Master's eyes flashed. He said faintly, "You haven't known Mingyue for long. How did your relationship with her become so deep?"
"Miss Mingyue is beautiful and has the same interests as me. I fell in love with her at first sight. I've embarrassed myself in front of you, Demon Master," Lu Qingshan said shyly.
"Qing Ge, do you think I'm an idiot? Do you think I'm easy to fool?!" Grandhot Demon Master scolded. "I see that you had some conflict with Jun 'er. That's why you secretly ordered your subordinates to kill Jun' er!"
As he spoke, Grandhot Demon Master released his aura and pressured Lu Qingshan.
"I advise you to tell the truth immediately. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
The powerful aura from the Demon Master instantly made Lu Qingshan's blood boil. His expression was ugly. Veins popped out on his face, and cold sweat dripped down his body.
He clenched his fists and endured.
However, there was a limit to his tolerance.
'Why isn't he here yet …'
Lu Qingshan knew that things were not good.
At this moment.
"Is this how you treat Mingyue's husband?"
An extremely majestic voice rang out.
At the same time, the terrifying aura that made Lu Qingshan feel suffocated disappeared completely.
Lu Qingshan turned his head with difficulty and saw Shi Wu Demon Master walking in with Ying Mingyue.
Ying Mingyue winked at Lu Qingshan in an extremely subtle manner. However, for some reason, her delicate earlobes were slightly red.
"Father, why are you here?" Grandhot Demon Master's eyes flashed as he spoke respectfully.
"I heard that you're looking for trouble with Qing Ge. Naturally, I'm here to take a look." Shi Wu Demon Master flung his sleeves coldly and said angrily, "Otherwise, I might lose a good son-in-law."
"Father, you must have received fake news." Grandhot Demon Master smiled apologetically. "Qing Ge is Mingyue's future husband. Why would I look for trouble with him?
It's just that something happened to Jun 'er yesterday. Before that, he happened to be with Qing Ge. Hence, I called Qing Ge over to ask about the situation and see if there's any useful information. "
"I see." Shi Wu Demon Master nodded without much reaction. "Go ahead and ask. I'll listen. Jun 'er is my grandson. Since something happened to him, I want to find the culprit as soon as possible."
"However, whatever you want to ask, it's fine now. After today, don't look for Qing Ge anymore. Otherwise, Qing Ge will think that our Ying Family is bullying him."
"How can that be? I'm also very sad that something happened to His Highness Ying Jun." Lu Qingshan continued and said to Grandhot Demon Master, "If you need my help, just summon me. You don't have to be polite."
Grandhot Demon Master's expression turned ugly.
Lu Qingshan's words were pleasant to hear. However, Shi Wu Demon Master had already spoken. How could he dare to disobey?
"You had an argument with Jun 'er yesterday. Not long after that, something happened to him. How do you explain that?" Grandhot Demon Master questioned.
"There's nothing to explain. It's just a coincidence."
"After I parted ways with His Highness Ying Jun, I went straight back to the Royal City. I didn't stop for even a moment on the way."
"The time I arrived at Jianluo Royal City matches what I said. Many people saw me enter the city with their own eyes."
"Furthermore, His Highness Ying Jun is a seventh-grade Demon General. I'm only a beginner Demon General.
Although I have some tricks up my sleeve and there aren't many of my peers in the Royal City who are my match.
However, you can't possibly think that I have a way to kill His Highness Ying Jun, right? Aren't you thinking too highly of me? "Lu Qingshan did not forget to boast about himself.
"Firstly, I don't have the time to do it. Secondly, I don't have the strength to do it. How can I have anything to do with what happened to His Highness Ying Jun?" His explanation was clear and concise.
"You don't have the strength and time, but you can send someone to do it.
After all, based on the current situation, you're the only one with some motive to kill His Highness Ying Jun. "Grandhot Demon Master did not give up.
"You said it yourself. It's just some motive. Who would kill a pure-blooded Demon Soldier just because of some small conflict? Are you tired of living?
Besides, I'm not familiar with this place. Other than the subordinates I brought with me, I don't have anyone I can use.
My subordinates didn't even leave the mansion at that time. You should be able to find these things if you investigate, right? "
"If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext." Lu Qingshan sighed and said faintly, "It's understandable that you don't like me because I'm Ming Yue's future husband."
"However, I, Qing Ge, can't bear such a huge responsibility. Please have mercy on me."
He seemed to be mocking himself, but he was actually mocking Grandhot Demon Master.
Shi Wu Demon Venerable's expression darkened significantly.
Obviously, he agreed with Lu Qingshan's words. He believed that Grandhot Demon Master was targeting "Qing Ge" because of Ying Mingyue.
Grandhot Demon Master was also a person who knew how to read people's expressions. He saw Shi Wu Demon Master's displeasure and explained, "I was a little reckless.
I just couldn't find anyone who had a reason to kill Jun 'er. You're the only one who could. That's why I made such a big fuss. "
"My words just now were a little harsh. Please don't take it to heart." Grandhot Demon Master suppressed the anger in his heart and said politely.
"I can understand the pain of losing a son. However, Grandhot Demon Master …"
At this moment, Lu Qingshan suddenly said faintly, "Are you sure that His Highness Ying Jun was killed by an outsider?"
"That's hard to say."
He took a deep breath and glanced at the silent Shi Wu Demon Master. He seemed to have gained some confidence and suddenly said, "His Highness Ying Jun is a pure-blooded Soldier Demon Clan. His status is incomparable.
If something happens to him, the royal family will be furious. They will investigate the matter thoroughly. "
"If the murderer is found, it will implicate countless people."
"Under such circumstances, how many people would dare to attack His Highness Ying Jun?"
"Moreover, how many years has it been since the last time a pure-blooded Soldier Demon was killed?"
It was rare that Grandhot Demon Master didn't refute Lu Qingshan's words.
In fact, he was also partly suspicious of Lu Qingshan because of this reason.
He couldn't find anyone who would kill Ying Jun. Only Lu Qingshan had the slightest possibility.
Although he had an alibi.
Of course, part of the reason why he wanted to find trouble with "Qing Ge" was because he didn't get along with Ying Mingyue.
After all, based on the current situation, Qing Ge had obviously rejected Ying Jun's proposal to cooperate.
If they couldn't cooperate, then they were enemies!
Seeing Grandhot Demon Master's reaction, Lu Qingshan sneered, "It seems that you still agree with my words."
Grandhot Demon Master snorted.
Lu Qingshan continued, "The best way to find out the cause of His Highness Ying Jun's death is to find someone with a motive."
He looked around and suddenly said loudly, "I want to ask Grandhot Demon Master, who benefited the most from Ying Jun's death?"
Grandhot Demon Master was a bit confused and didn't react. He frowned and asked, "What do you mean? If you have something to say, just say it. Don't beat around the bush."
"My two brothers, Chi Pu and Diao Feng, have always been at odds with me because my father, Bi Ren Demon Master, doted on me." Lu Qingshan didn't answer directly. Instead, he changed the topic and told his story.
"But actually, the two of them didn't think much of me. Because the position of Realm Lord can only be inherited by a pure-blooded. I'm just a mixed-blood.
Their real enemies are each other. At most, I'm just a nail that they don't like. "
"I've seen all kinds of open and covert fights between the two of them. The smell of gunpowder is so strong that they are no different from enemies."
"My heart hurts. They are brothers!" Lu Qingshan said bitterly.
Seeing Lu Qingshan's performance, Ying Mingyue couldn't help but pout.
Are you the only one who cares about brothers?
You're obviously eyeing the position of Realm Lord, but you're still pretending to be a Bodhisattva?
Shameless!
"Sometimes, I think that it would be great if Father only had one pure-blooded.
Then the position of Realm Lord wouldn't have any suspense, and the situation of brothers killing each other could be avoided. "Lu Qingshan sighed and continued.
As his words fell …
The expressions of everyone in the hall began to change.
Lu Qingshan didn't say it directly, but his hint was very obvious.
Who was the happiest when Ying Jun died?
Grandhot Demon Master's eldest son, Ying Jie!
There were very few pure-blooded Soldier Demons. Grandhot Demon Master only had two pure-blooded sons, Ying Jun and Ying Jie.
The position of Patriarch could only be inherited by a pure-blooded.
With Ying Jun's death, Ying Jie became the only successor.
Qing Ge meant that the murderer was Ying Jun's eldest brother, Ying Jie!
"How could Jie 'er do something like killing his brother?!" Grandhot Demon Master's face was ugly, and his voice was low as he shouted, "Qing Ge, you're talking nonsense. You deserve to be killed!"
Lu Qingshan said with a faint smile, "Did I say anything?"
"I didn't say anything."
"However, since Demon Master said so, I'll be bold to say a few more words.
If His Highness Ying Jie really did this, then the most important thing was to create all kinds of illusions and divert the trouble away, leading the possibility of the real culprit to some specious but actually non-existent people.
This way, not only can it confuse people, but it can also make this a suspicious case. "
Thunder from a clear sky.
Lu Qingshan's words were like thunder from a clear sky, exploding in Grandhot Demon Master's heart.
A human sword cultivator!
Wasn't this a person who appeared to be right but was actually wrong, but most likely didn't exist?
How could there be a human hiding in the Burning Moon Domain without being discovered?
However, Chi Zun's words were conclusive, and he felt the sword energy of a human sword cultivator on the remains of the battleship.
"Moreover, he deliberately left behind some seemingly conclusive clues to mislead people," Lu Qingshan continued.
That's right.
Grandhot Demon Master's heart sank again.
He couldn't understand why the murderer didn't clean up the aftermath, but instead left behind such obvious remains of the battleship to let them discover the location of the incident.
They guessed that the situation was urgent, and the murderer didn't have time to clean up the aftermath.
This was actually a very far-fetched reason.
Since the murderer could kill Ying Jun so silently and easily, it meant that he was extremely powerful.
What kind of situation would make him unable to clean up the aftermath?
Of course, Grandhot Demon Master didn't think that it was because the murderer was a sword.
A sword didn't have the ability to clean up the aftermath.
Therefore, from his perspective, it was very likely that the murderer deliberately left behind the remains of the battleship just as Qing Ge had said.
Then why did the murderer deliberately leave behind the remains of the battleship … It couldn't be to make it easier for them to track him down.
So, just like Qing Ge said, it was to mislead them?
Grandhot Demon Master's eyes flashed as many thoughts surfaced.
… …
On the other side, Shi Wu Demon Master's eyes gradually darkened.
He knew the details of Ying Jun's death very well.
Therefore, he knew that Qing Ge's description was completely accurate!
However, the discovery of the remains of the battleship and the presence of the sword energy of a human sword cultivator was only known to a few people at the moment, so it wasn't publicized.
In other words, Qing Ge had guessed the truth of the matter purely by guessing.
This undoubtedly made Lu Qing's words more credible.
There were too many things that did not make sense in Ying Jun's death.
Most importantly, they couldn't find a murderer with a motive.
Grandhot Demon Master suspected Qing Ge, but he couldn't find too many reasons why Qing Ge would take such a huge risk to kill Ying Jun.
It seemed that Ying Jie was really the only suspect with a strong motive.
… …
"Nonsense, nonsense. Jun 'er and Jie' er have always been brothers. You, an outsider, are trying to drive a wedge between them!" Grandhot Demon Master's face turned ashen as he suddenly shouted.
Seeing that Lu Qingshan seemed to have something else to say, Shi Wu Demon Master suddenly said, "Enough is enough. Be careful with your words."
Only then did Lu Qingshan come to a sudden realization. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "I have offended you. Just now, it was just my foolish words. Please don't take offense, and don't take it to heart."
"Hmph!" Grandhot Demon Master was a little angry.
Everyone's expression gradually calmed down, and there were not too many psychological fluctuations. Only Ying Mingyue still had some shock in her eyes.
"Was it the brothers Ying Jie and Ying Jun who killed their own brother?"
She was very surprised, but the more she thought about it, the more likely it was.
"It must be so. It must be so. Grandhot Demon Master's reaction shows that Lu Qingshan is right!"
She wasn't stupid. From the perspective of a bystander, she saw many clues.
Lu Qingshan kept sneering in his heart.
Reversing the truth and putting the blame on Ying Jie was just a sudden idea he had.
But it was this idea that came to him on the spur of the moment, like a stroke of genius, that perfectly explained the many suspicious points in this matter.
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