Details of the Changsheng case reveal the mastermind behind the murder
The group arrived at Dengxian Cave, where they found themselves thronged with people holding torches and chanting sacrificial songs. The firelight illuminated distorted faces, their shadows stretched high against the walls, resembling the image of demonic spirits. A glance revealed a lotus pedestal in the center, a masked figure sitter. Eight corpses lay on each of the eight petals surrounding the lotus. A closer look revealed the eight dead bodies, each one atop a flower. Blood flowed down the lotus, creating a voluptuous and beautiful lotus pattern. The bodies, illuminated by the firelight, looked rosy, as if alive. The air was thick with a putrid stench, and the damp vapor blocked their noses. They gasped for air, tasting the stench of the flesh. The stench, mixed with the air, seeped into their stomachs and drowned their brains. Their eyes were covered in a haze, their ears muffled, and their senses were obscured, leaving them in a state of chaos. The crowd surrounded the lotus, and the ritual ceased.
"Why didn't it succeed? What went wrong?" the leader shouted.
"Master, you said you would live forever with us and return to youth, why haven't you changed?" a woman said.
"Why? Did he lie to me?" The leader was still immersed in failure.
"That's because there is no secret of immortality in the world. You are just daydreaming. You designed and killed so many people for your own selfish interests. What crime should you be punished for?" Gu Yanzhou said
"Fellow believers, they must be the ones causing the ritual to fail. Take them down quickly, or there will be no hope of immortality." The leader reacted and gave orders.
The followers rushed forward in a swarm, and everyone was on high alert. Liu Nanxing stretched out his hand and sprinkled the powder, which spread like catkins. Everyone fell down wherever it went. The leader quickly covered his mouth and nose, so he was not hit.
"You guys are quite capable." After saying that, he took out a big knife and chopped at everyone. Pei Linyan drew his sword and fought with him. Soon, the leader was captured. Gu Yanzhou stepped forward and threw Muxue into his mouth.
"What did you give me to eat?" the leader retched.
"That's certainly a good thing, let you enjoy it." Gu Yanzhou said jokingly
"You are despicable and shameless." The leader said
"To deal with someone like you, there's naturally no need to think about it, as long as it works." Shen Shaobai said
"Let me ask you, regarding the Taichang case, first, is Wang Pan a member of the Changsheng Sect? Second, was it you who brought Chen Wen and Chen Yin to court? Third, were you aware that Wang Pan and Chen Yin were half-siblings?" Gu Yanzhou asked.
"Why should I tell you? If I'm caught by you, I'll die anyway. You can kill me or chop me up, it's all up to you." The leader said
"Oh, don't you want to know the true method of immortality?" said the Medical Immortal.
"Why should I believe you?" the leader said
Liu Nanxing pulled the leader to a corner, isolating him from the crowd. The two talked for a while and then walked out.
"I can tell you everything. Taichang case, I took Wang Pan in in my early years and arranged for him to meet Chen Yin. After they got married, I asked him to assassinate Chen Wen. If he didn't comply, I would have threatened Chen Yin's life. I also had someone intercept the baby, but I didn't know they were half-siblings." The leader said
"In the case of the theft of the Nine Dragon Cup, firstly, Xiao Hong is a follower of the sect; secondly, it was you who brought Guanglu Xun back to the mansion; thirdly, why did Zhang Erlang choose the Nine Dragon Cup? Fourthly, you placed the Nine Dragon Cup at my doorstep to lure me into the conspiracy." Gu Yanzhou said
"In the case of the theft of the Nine Dragon Cup, Zhang Erlang was originally dissatisfied with his father's favoritism towards his elder brother, his indulgence of XXX, and the murder of his mother. The housekeeper is a member of the sect, and Xiaohong is his lover. The Nine Dragon Cup was stolen by Zhang Erlang at the instigation of the housekeeper and then sold. I also deliberately placed the Nine Dragon Cup in your house just to lure me into the conspiracy." The leader said
"What arrangements have you made for the Weiwei case?" Pei Linyan asked
"More than ten years ago, I joined the army in Wuwei and became good friends with Luo Weiwei. I never thought that he would plot against me in order to gain merit. Although my appearance was completely destroyed, I came back alive. I lurked by his side and poisoned him every day. Later, there were many inconveniences, so I asked Baimei to replace me. I mixed poison into the antidote. After more than ten years, he was already exhausted. I finally got my revenge." The leader said
"You've gone to great lengths to take revenge, disregarding other people's lives. How cruel." Shen Shaobai said
"In that case, the deaths of Dan Yao and Mudan were both caused by you." Gu Yanzhou said
"That's right. I knew Zong Zheng was obsessed with elixirs, so I lured him in. I took Mudan in because I knew her background. I wanted to use her to kill Zong Zheng. In order to control the followers, I gave them elixirs every month. Of course, they all contained chronic poisons." The leader said
"The attack on the Grand Herald and the drugging of the Lady of the Court of Justice were all your doing." Pei Linyan said
"Yes, I killed the groom, and I gave Tu Sizi the dream of drunkenness and death. She was a fool who thought love could last a lifetime. Little did she know that there are so many unfaithful people in the world. One day, when time is no longer there, love will inevitably end. What's more, you are still forcing the sincerity of someone who doesn't love you. It's ridiculous and pathetic." The leader said
"You are not qualified to judge her. Even if her methods are despicable, at least she loves deeply." Shen Shaobai said
"What about the cases of the Imperial Household and the Minister of Agriculture?" Gu Yanzhou asked
"As for the Taifu case, he was just a mean man who abandoned his wife and daughter in pursuit of immortality. He was worse than a beast and deserved to be put to death. As for the Da Si Nong case, I colluded with the old woman to hold the Da Si Nong hostage. I have said everything I need to say. When will you tell me how I can be like you?" The leader said to Liu Yixian.
"You did such a wicked thing, destroying families and separating wives and children, yet you have no regrets at all." Gu Yanzhou said
"Those who achieve great things do not care about trivial matters. They can give up everything; they can abandon relatives and friends. Without ruthlessness, there is no man." The leader said
"No, how do you know so many secrets? From the nine ministers to the common people, an intelligence network covering the entire Han Dynasty. I think it is impossible for you, a leader of the Immortal Sect, to have such ability. There must be someone behind you. Who is instructing you and what is your purpose?" Gu Yanzhou said
"Who is it? I advise you not to find out the truth. After all, the person behind the scenes is not someone you can afford to offend. But if you let me go, then I will consider telling you." The leader said
Before he could finish his words, he saw that the leader had been shot through the chest by an arrow and fell in a pool of blood.
Pei Linyan and Pei San chased after him, but found no one outside. After the case was concluded, the bodies were properly buried, and the members of the Changsheng Sect were imprisoned. After this incident, he felt a chill run down his spine, as if a pair of eyes were constantly watching him.
"Lin Yan, I always feel that behind all the cases, there is a same hand manipulating everything." Gu Yanzhou said
"I feel the same way. From the initial Salt and Iron Case, to Governor Cui, the current Immortal Sect Leader, and the deceased Seven Ministers, their intelligence network has spread throughout the Han Dynasty. They have been planning for twenty years. Their plans are very ambitious, and we have to be on guard." Pei Linyan said
"Yes, the storm is coming." Gu Yanzhou said
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