"Impossible," Shi Kun shook his head. "Last night I received news that Chu Zhongtian left the city in a hurry. Who in the Chu family could possibly be a match for Elder Shi?"
"You must know that Elder Shi is a dignified eighth-rank official. Even if he were no match for Chu Zhongtian, he would definitely have the ability to protect himself. How could he possibly die silently in the Chu family?"
The subordinate named Bian Tai said, "But everything is too coincidental. Old Master Shi disappeared yesterday, and then thieves broke into the Chu family. Moreover, all the spies we left to keep watch around the Chu residence also disappeared yesterday."
In addition to sending Shi Lezhi to protect Shi Kun in Mingyue City, the Shi family also sent the meticulous Bian Tai.
With one of them, Wu, in charge, the head of the Shi family was finally at ease.
Bian Tai's cultivation was far inferior to Shi Lezhi's, but he was better at scheming. The killing trap in the secret realm was set up by him and was originally foolproof, but who knew that he would run into Zu An who cheated.
"The people watching the Chu family have also disappeared?" Shi Kun was shocked.
“That’s right,” Bian Tai continued his analysis. “Based on various intelligence reports, I suspect that this was the case last night.”
"It's possible that Qiao Xueying subconsciously ran to the Chu family, which she was most familiar with, to seek protection in order to escape the pursuit. Old Shi followed closely behind and chased her to the vicinity of the Chu residence, but perhaps because he was wary of Chu Zhongtian, he didn't dare to go in for a while."
"But the brothers who were keeping watch around the Chu residence told him that Chu Zhongtian had already left. Then Old Shi was completely relieved and decided to go after him, since Xue'er was very important to the young master."
As Bian Tai spoke, he glanced tentatively at Shi Kun. As his confidant, he naturally knew what the two had planned last night.
"But we never expected that there was a mysterious expert in the Chu family. Whether it was a direct attack or a sudden sneak attack, in the end, Elder Shi was killed. After that mysterious expert left the mansion, he silenced all the spies we had planted around the area."
If Zu'an were here, he would surely marvel at how accurate this guy's guess was, as if he had witnessed it firsthand.
"The Chu family has such a mysterious expert?" Shi Kun looked incredulous. "How is that possible! Even Chu Zhongtian couldn't easily kill Elder Shi. Could it be that the person you're talking about is even more powerful than Chu Zhongtian?"
Bian Tai smiled wryly and said, "I also find it unbelievable, but if you eliminate all the impossibilities, then whatever remains, however unbelievable, is the truth."
Just then, another scout returned and reported: "Report! According to information from inside the Chu residence, last night Madam Chu suddenly summoned the guards of the mansion, triggering the highest alarm mechanism. It seems she claimed that an eighth-rank expert had broken in."
"What!" Shi Kun sat up straight instantly, and Bian Tai, who was standing next to him, also looked over curiously.
If it's really confirmed that he's an eighth-rank official, then who else could it be but Shi Lezhi?
How many Rank 8 cultivators are there in the entire Bright Moon City right now?
You could count them on one hand!
"And then?" Bian Tai pressed.
The scout replied, "When Madam Chu arrived with her guards, she found that the intruder had already been killed by Zu An."
"Zu'an!" This time, not only Shi Kun, but even Bian Tai was shocked.
How could that be!
Shi Lezhi was a dignified eighth-rank official, while Zu An was only a third-rank official. He could have easily killed Shi Lezhi with a single breath. How could he have been killed by Zu An?
"Are you sure it's Shi Laoyao?" Bian Tai was the first to calm down.
"According to the news from the Chu family, the intruder was struck in the head by Zu An's 'Six Meridians Divine Sword,' and most of his head exploded, making it impossible to see his face or confirm whether he was Elder Shi," the scout replied tremblingly.
"Six Meridian Divine Sword?" Bian Tai asked with a puzzled look. "Young Master, I am somewhat ignorant. Have you ever heard of this combat technique?"
Shi Kun angrily retorted, "He doesn't know any of that rubbish Six Meridian Divine Sword. I chased him like a dog in the secret realm before, how come I never saw him use it?"
Shi Kun's anger level has increased by 999!
(Zuan sneezed. Who's thinking about me again?)
Two weeks ago, he never took such a guy seriously, and even thought that such a street thug was not worthy of being his opponent.
But now he has snatched away the perfect wife in his heart, and she has been defeated by him several times in the secret realm. Now he even said that he killed Elder Shi?
How is that possible!
There's no way a small-time hoodlum like him could kill Old Master Shi.
Bian Tai hesitated for a moment and said, "But before, in the back mountain of the academy, Zu An broke the young master's sword with one sword. The combat power he showed at that time was definitely more than the third rank. Could it be that he had some kind of adventure in the secret realm and learned that 'Six Meridian Divine Sword'?"
“Absolutely impossible.” Shi Kun’s face was extremely ugly. This guy is usually quite clever, so why did he bring up the most awkward topic today? “Elder Shi also analyzed it before. This guy’s strength is indeed a bit strange. He can’t be regarded as a typical third-grade cultivator. At most, he is only equivalent to a fifth-grade cultivator. He also cannot control elemental power. If he really faces a fifth-grade cultivator, he will definitely not be a match. Elder Shi’s judgment is never wrong.”
Bian Tai opened his mouth, but then stopped himself from speaking.
Shi Kun snorted coldly: "Don't mention that good-for-nothing Yuan Wendong. He was distracted and talked to the enemy at such a crucial moment. Moreover, Zu An had prepared a secret weapon in advance to counter his control of the flying sword. Otherwise, even if he was distracted, Zu An would not be his match."
After thinking for a moment, Bian Tai said in a deep voice, "I also think it's too outrageous for Zu An to want to kill Elder Shi with his strength. After thinking it over, it's more likely that he has a mysterious master behind him."
"A mysterious master?" Shi Kun was taken aback.
“That’s right,” Bian Tai said, his mind racing as he quickly organized his thoughts, “according to the information Miss Qiao gave us earlier…”
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