Some say that the remains of the Iron-Blooded Marquis have been secretly sent to the imperial mausoleum.
Some say that the remains of the Iron-Blooded Marquis are kept at the Dragon Guard Manor and will be sent to the imperial mausoleum at a later date.
Some even say that the remains of the Iron-Blooded Marquis have been cremated and his ashes buried under a plum tree in the Dragon Guard Manor.
The fact that the Corpse Brother didn't send any further reminders indicates that the third theory is nonsense.
"I heard that after the Divine Marquis is buried, this Dragon Guard Manor will be renamed." A bearded man, his breath reeking of alcohol and his cheeks flushed, said.
Someone immediately asked, "Change your name? Change it to what?"
"It seems to be called... Protector of Life Manor." The bearded man tilted his head and thought for a long time.
Someone on the other side laughed and said, "What life-protecting manor? It should be called the people-protecting manor."
"It's ridiculous, really. Iron-Blooded Marquis was their adoptive father who raised them. How can demons like them who killed their fathers protect the people?" someone else complained, reeking of alcohol.
This statement resonated with many people.
If the Iron-Blooded Marquis were to actually raise an army and rebel, countless innocent people would be implicated.
Shangguan Hongyu, however, felt that the adopted sons and daughters of the Iron-Blooded Marquis were true heroes who were able to put righteousness above family ties and save the people from suffering.
After dinner, Bian Lang suggested going for a walk.
Once outside, Bian Lang naturally took Shangguan Hongyu's hand.
Shangguan Hongyu simply lowered her head, her pretty face flushed, and did not struggle.
The long street was crowded with pedestrians, many of whom were young couples strolling hand in hand.
Once she got used to it, Shangguan Hongyu felt happy and wished that time could stand still forever.
Seeing the young women with their husbands by their side, their faces beaming with happiness, she knew she must have that same smile.
At the end of the long street stood a number of people, all of whom appeared to be from the martial arts world.
Upon closer inspection, it became clear that these people were all staring at the Dragon Guard Manor.
The Dragon Guardian Manor is situated atop a mountain, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.
Even top-tier martial arts masters wouldn't dare trespass, fearing they might lose their lives at the Dragon Guard Manor.
"According to reliable sources, Zhu Wushi's body will leave the Dragon Guard Manor tonight."
"Reliable my ass, that's what you said the other day too."
"That's right. It's made the brothers stay up for several days in a row. If this continues, we'll die before we're killed by the imperial henchmen."
The person who spoke first was rendered speechless by the others' retorts.
Back in her inn room, Shangguan Hongyu felt as if a stone was pressing on her heart.
The difficulty and danger of retrieving the body of the Iron-Blooded Marquis from the hands of the imperial court and the martial arts world are so immense that just thinking about it sends chills down one's spine.
Bian Lang's plan was to act secretly and absolutely not expose their identities, otherwise it would inevitably bring trouble to Justice Fortress.
But once it's put into action, everything will become uncontrollable.
If they offend both the imperial court and the martial arts world, then Justice Fortress will be their only safe haven, but this safe haven may not be very safe.
For several days in a row, the same rumors have been circulating.
Even now, people in the martial arts world cannot be certain whether the remains of the Iron-Blooded Marquis are still at the Dragon Guard Manor.
In Bian Lang's opinion, the answer to this question is to venture into the Dragon Guard Manor.
Upon hearing Bian Lang's decision to make his move tonight, Shangguan Hongyu nodded, drew her Red Rain Sword, and gently wiped it clean.
"Hongyu, hire a carriage and wait for me at the foot of Hulong Manor." Bian Lang's plan was simple: he would enter Hulong Manor to steal the corpse, and Shangguan Hongyu would meet him outside.
Shangguan Hongyu nodded, offering no objection.
With her martial arts skills, following Bian Lang into the Dragon Guard Manor would only be a burden.
After nightfall, Bian Lang went to the Dragon Guard Manor alone.
Shangguan Hongyu waited for nearly half an hour before rushing to the foot of Hulong Manor in the carriage she had bought.
At the foot of the mountain, there were many people from the martial arts world, sitting in the open air, drinking heartily.
Shangguan Hongyu found a slightly dark spot so that Bian Lang wouldn't be easily discovered carrying the corpse down there.
They could leave quickly by simply throwing the body into the carriage.
On the other side.
For Bian Lang, entering the heavily guarded Dragon Manor was like going to a vegetable market.
Getting in is easy, but finding the body of the Iron-Blooded Marquis is very difficult.
White lanterns with the word "offering sacrifice" were hung everywhere in the Dragon Guard Manor, and the white silk ribbons fluttering in the wind exuded an eerie and sinister atmosphere.
The Dragon Guardian Manor was enormous, and Bian Lang wandered around aimlessly like a headless fly, making the chances of finding the body extremely slim.
Just as he was about to grab a servant for questioning, he saw someone else.
This person had a melancholy expression, and his right sleeve was empty, always fluttering in the wind.
Guihai Yidao.
The number one secret agent of the "Earth" class in the Dragon Guard Villa.
Guihai Yidao's sword is the best sword in the world.
Bian Lang quietly followed behind Gui Haiyi, thinking that as long as he followed this guy, he would definitely be able to find the corpse of Tie Dan Shenhou.
Unexpectedly, Guihai Yidao arrived at a secluded courtyard, took out a pot of wine from his sleeve, and drank it alone in front of a plum tree, tears already streaming down his face.
Is this guy here to pay respects to Shangguan Haitang?
"Since you're already here, why not come out and have a drink?" Guihai Yidao suddenly turned around, staring coldly at the place where Bianlang was hiding.
Bian Lang was a little embarrassed. He strode out, scratched his head, and laughed, "I guess I was still following too closely."
"You dare to trespass on the Dragon Guard Manor? You've got some nerve," Guihai Yidao said coldly.
Bian Lang laughed and said, "I'm here to steal corpses."
Stealing a corpse?
Now, there is only one corpse left in the Dragon Guard Manor, namely Iron-Blooded Marquis Zhu Wushi.
Guihai Yidao was a man of few words and rarely smiled, but he was genuinely amused by Bian Lang's words.
"If you know where the body is, please let me know. I would be extremely grateful." Bian Lang actually wanted to knock Gui Haiyidao down and force him to take him to the body.
Guihai Yidao took a sip of wine and said, "Go through that door, walk through the long corridor, turn left, walk through the long corridor again, turn right, walk through the long corridor again, and you will see a brightly lit hall. The corpse you want to steal is there."
"Thank you." Bian Lang clasped his hands in thanks and then disappeared from Gui Haiyi's sight.
Gui Hai Yi Dao was taken aback, and his drunkenness subsided considerably. He hurriedly used his lightness skill to rush towards the main hall where the corpses were kept.
When Bian Lang saw the mourning hall of the Iron-Blooded Marquis, he couldn't believe it. He never thought that Guihai Yidao hadn't lied to him.
At this moment, only two servants are keeping vigil in the mourning hall.
But all around the mourning hall were guards in black, with long swords at their waists, looking very imposing.
In the center of the mourning hall was an ice coffin, exuding a chilling aura.
Bian Lang swept into the mourning hall like the wind. After confirming that the corpse in the coffin was indeed the Iron-Blooded Marquis, he lifted the ice coffin with one hand and rushed out of the mourning hall.
The two servants keeping vigil were completely bewildered when they heard the commotion and looked up to find the coffin in front of them had vanished. They had no idea what had happened.
Guihai rushed into the mourning hall and found that even the ice coffin was gone. He quickly went outside and fired a signal flare into the air.
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