Chapter 275 Please go back for tea
The snow fell until noon, and the cold weather could not cover the colorful lights all over the city. The Flower City Convention was getting closer and closer, and a warm atmosphere was brewing everywhere in Shenluo City, just waiting for a spark to ignite it.
Wei Jiangli's farewell banquet had just ended, and everyone was sitting there leisurely chatting, only Lao Du and Xiao Feilong went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
Lao Du wanted to show off in front of Li Chu, and since there wasn't much work in the temple, he was eager to do it.
As for the little fat dragon...
The fox girl loved it, so she taught it these essential life skills early on.
We were enjoying the snow and chatting, enjoying the peaceful time, when a few guests walked in at the door.
The first one to come was actually Duan Geng.
In the past, Li Chu always went to find him, but he rarely came to Deyun Branch to find Li Chu. At this moment, his broad, square face showed some solemnity.
Behind him, there were three old men.
A man with white hair and a youthful face, wearing a simple brown gown, was none other than Mr. Wei who had said “I can’t untie it” in prison last time.
The other one had a big belly and a greasy face, looking like a walking Maitreya Buddha, with a big smile on his face.
The third one was wearing a Chaotianque red python robe and a black cloak. He had a thick beard and a fiery gaze, revealing a strong and powerful demeanor.
Those who can obtain this python robe are all supreme figures in Chaotianque.
In the early years, Heluo Taizu issued nine python robes to Chaotianque, and officials of the same rank could be executed first and reported later without attending the court. Later, as Chaotianque gradually developed and expanded, there are now more than ten people wearing python robes.
These people may not represent the supreme fighting force of Chaotianque, after all, there are still hidden immortals on land. But they are the highest level responsible for all decisions in Chaotianque, and are the absolute masters of a top immortal sect.
Li Chu greeted him in the front hall and vaguely felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere.
"Duan Baipao." He nodded first.
"Master Xiao Li, hehe."
Duan Gengqiang forced a smile, then asked the three people to sit opposite Li Chu.
"Let me introduce them first." He extended his hand and said, "This is Elder Wei, and this is Elder Jin. Both of you are my senior superiors, and are also the commanders of the Shenluo City resident, and powerful figures who rule the area."
Li Chu already knew that there were several powerful people in the state of Zhan Sui in a place like Shenluo City, but he didn't expect that they would come here together. After greeting them, he was also surprised.
The aura of these two old men was almost the same as that of ordinary people, and they smiled kindly. If they were walking on the street, no one would have thought that they possessed great magical powers that could turn the world upside down.
"This is Mr. Duan from Chaoge City." He introduced the third person.
"Son of a bitch..." The mighty old man frowned and said, "It's my turn to say something? Introduce yourself again!"
"Okay..." Duan Geng shrank his neck when he was scolded, as if to cooperate with the other party's words.
Then he said, "This... is the man from Chaoge City, wearing the first-grade python robe of Chaotianque, and is also one of the elders who pass on the sword in the sect, Duan Lulong, the 'Mountains and Rivers in the Palm'." After Duan Geng introduced a long list, he said softly, "He is also my father."
Li Chu nodded again.
No wonder the Duan brothers all wear white robes, it turns out that a good father will have a good son.
Among these people, although Elder Wei and Elder Jin have superior status, Duan Lulong is obviously the leader. After they sit down, they are implicitly centered around him.
After Duan Geng introduced the people, he glanced at him again.
The mighty old man nodded slightly.
Duan Gengcai asked, "We would like to ask Taoist Xiao Li a few questions. Please answer them truthfully."
Li Chu didn't understand what he meant, but as a Heluo citizen and a good citizen, he agreed to cooperate: "Okay."
Duan Geng asked the first question: "Did you go to the Donghai Palace last night?"
"Yes." Li Chu answered truthfully.
"What's the matter?" Duan Geng asked again.
"There are some misunderstandings between me and the King of the East Sea. He sent the Dongliu Gang to attack my Taoist temple at night. I went to explain it to him." Li Chu said.
"Oh." Duan Geng was not surprised. It seemed that he came prepared. "Then have you ever had any conflicts?"
"No." Li Chu shook his head and said, "The atmosphere on the scene was very harmonious. The King of Donghai was moved by me and even admitted his mistake by surrendering himself."
"But..." Duan Geng stared at Li Chu and said slowly: "Do you know that not long after you left last night, the King of Donghai was found dead in his study, which is where you met."
"Um?"
A gleam of light flashed in Li Chu's eyes. After a pause, he said decisively: "I don't know."
"But... according to the servants of the East Sea Palace, you were the last one to see the King of East Sea yesterday, and you had conflicts and disputes..." Duan Lulong suddenly said, "And with your cultivation level, it would be easy for you to kill him."
"Our conflict will never lead to death." Li Chu said calmly: "This matter has nothing to do with me."
"We will also conduct an in-depth investigation." Duan Geng rubbed his hands, smiled, and said, "It's just according to the rules... Taoist Xiao Li, you are very suspicious. We plan to... invite you to go back with us, drink tea, chat, and stay for a while. Do you think it's convenient for you?"
Li Chu said: "Are you going to detain me?"
"Hey——" Duan Geng waved his hand: "It's so hurtful to say that."
Duan Lulong glanced at him, frowned, and thought that this son of a bitch was really getting more and more unpromising. It was obviously a perfectly reasonable detention, but why did he say it so humbly, as if he was begging the other party.
Li Chu also frowned, "I still have things to do, and I won't leave Shenluo City... Is it okay if I don't go?"
Duan Geng smiled and said, "After all, it is written in the law. It would be a bit against the rules if I don't go."
Li Chu asked again: "How long will he be detained?"
Duan Geng thought for a moment and said, "If you are truly innocent, then once we find the real murderer or clear you of suspicion, we will naturally let you go... We will do it as soon as possible."
Li Chu asked, "Can it be done within ten days?"
"Hiss..." Duan Geng was embarrassed and said, "I can't guarantee the time, at least one month."
Li Chu hesitated for a moment, "How about twenty days?"
In twenty days, the Huadu Conference will be held. He has always had a premonition that if something big happens, it must be at that time. Especially Canghai Jun's group, there might be some conspiracy that breaks out by then.
Duan Geng was in trouble again.
Duan Lulong almost couldn't help listening to this and asked, "How are you buying vegetables in this vegetable market?"
And bargaining?!
And he bargained with that guy, and you son of a bitch just told him the truth? He knew that Li Chu's cultivation was not low, and the Tianzi in Chaotianque was medium, and most of them were people who were in the Zhansui realm or even half-step earth immortals. So when the news of the death of the King of the East Sea came, the garrison in Shenluo City immediately asked for help from Chaoge City.
It can be said that Duan Lulong came here not only to investigate the case, but the most crucial point was to prevent the breakdown of negotiations and to fight with Li Chu.
Now that three powerful beings in the realm of Zhansui were here, even a true land immortal would be able to fight. And Li Chu actually dared to bargain like this, which really made Duan Lulong's temper a little unbearable.
Just when he was about to speak, Elder Wei beside him suddenly said, "Okay, let's set the deadline to 20 days. If we can't find the real murderer within 20 days, then we will set you free."
Duan Lulong turned his gaze to Wei Lao, and immediately sent a telepathic message to ask, "What are you doing? Why are you so tolerant of him?"
Elder Wei quickly replied in his mind: "Harmony is the most precious thing, harmony is the most precious thing."
Duan Lulong had a complicated expression for a while, but he still kept his composure. After all, Li Chu still went with them. Although the process was a bit weird, it was smooth anyway.
Moreover, he was very familiar with Old Wei's character. This old guy was definitely not a good person. When he was slaying demons and monsters, what cruel methods had he not used? Expecting him to be good-tempered would be like the sun rising from the west.
He kept saying that peace is the most important thing, but all Duan Lulong heard was to stop while he was ahead.
It clearly meant that the young Taoist priest was not to be trifled with! This made Duan Lulong somewhat confused. Was this young Taoist priest really that powerful? There were three great masters of the Zhansui realm here, especially since he was already at the peak of the Zhansui realm. It was obvious that there was something wrong with Old Wei's fear.
However, he had just arrived and didn't understand the situation, so he didn't intervene rashly.
In short, as long as Li Chu is willing to leave with them, that's enough.
Seeing Li Chu being taken away, the other people in Deyun Temple became panicked.
Wei Jiangli held the fox girl's hand and frowned, "Is Taoist Xiao Li okay?"
"No, the master will be fine." The fox girl still had great confidence in Li Chu, but then she said weakly: "But this matter seems to be very serious. I don't know when he can come back."
When Lao Du came out after washing the dishes, he found that Li Chu was missing. He felt very disappointed for a moment... He had originally wanted to hear the master praise him.
Little Feilong also blinked his big, ignorant eyes.
With its simple wisdom, it understood that the meal just now was a farewell banquet for Miss Jiang Li. But it couldn't understand why this meal was sent away by that terrible Li Chu...
Surprisingly, the saddest person was Wang Longqi. He looked as if he had lost his parents. He looked up at the sky in despair, muttering something that no one could understand.
The others could not help but sigh at his sincerity towards Li Chu, it was true that a friend in need is a friend indeed. Li Chu was only taken away for investigation and had not yet been convicted, but he was already so worried.
but.
If you get closer, you can vaguely hear some of his mumblings, and you might have a different opinion.
"The King of the East Sea is dead... The King of the East Sea is actually dead..."
"Damn you...why did you die suddenly?"
"To run away or not to run away..."
“That’s the problem…”
Happy sixth day of the new year to everyone.
(End of this chapter)
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