466 Chapter 466
Nanjing Prince's Palace, Lianzhi Garden.
Today, only people from Dan, Yan, and Taiyuan have arrived at the house.
Crown Prince Yan glanced indifferently at Situ Jin, representing the Dan Kingdom, and Tu Miaoyi, the Yin-Yang School's Holy Maiden, representing the Taiyuan Kingdom.
Zou Yexi stood behind him with his head down, tapping the wind-listening ruler, looking very busy.
"Qingyang's people haven't arrived yet," Tu Miaoyi said gently.
“I think we need to discuss the death of the eldest princess,” Situ Jin said, standing up.
"It has nothing to do with me." The Crown Prince of Yan said coldly, "I am here today to inform you that the bloodline of the Zhou Kingdom is dead."
"What?" Tu Miaoyi and Situ Jin looked at him in surprise.
"We will not participate in any more blood-drip ceremonies," said Crown Prince Yan, before getting up and walking outside.
"What do you mean by that?" Gu Gan and his men blocked the doorway, their sharp gazes fixed on the Crown Prince of Yan. "You've been concealing information about the Zhou royal bloodline all this time, yet now you suddenly say he's dead. Who is the Zhou royal bloodline? Where did they die?"
“Go ask Qingyang’s people.” Zou Yexi looked up and glared at Gu Gan. “Last night I desperately tried to stop him from killing Wei Ren.”
"Wei Ren?" Gu Gan couldn't believe it; he even laughed out loud. "You're saying that Wei Ren is the royal bloodline of the Zhou state?"
“I knew no one would believe me,” Zou Ye sneered.
“Wei Ren was forced to separate from his parents when he was young. He returned to Yan three years ago to find his mother. It wasn’t until last year, before his mother passed away, that she revealed this secret,” the Crown Prince of Yan explained briefly. “If the blood I gave him before was impure, then the Pagoda wouldn’t have reacted.”
Gu Gan's expression subtly changed after hearing this.
He was unwilling to believe that Wei Ren was the only bloodline of the Zhou royal family, yet he could not refute the resonance response from the fragments of the Pagoda, which proved that the Crown Prince of Yan was right.
“Wei Ren is nowhere to be found now. If you still want to break your oath, you’d better go find him quickly,” Zou Ye said impatiently.
Gu Gan asked, "Since no body was found, how can you say Wei Ren is dead?"
Zou Yexi was quite sarcastic today: "Why don't you try being stabbed through by a Taoist sword aura and see if you die?"
"And I'll say it again, it was Sheng Fei who killed Wei Ren! Go and bring Sheng Fei here for a confrontation!"
He had just finished shouting those words aggressively when a group of people walked in from outside. They were dressed in military armor and looked solemn and dignified.
Leading the group were Li Jinshuang and Yu Yuan.
Yu Yuan stepped forward, bowed his head in greeting, and said, “Gentlemen, His Majesty has decreed that recently there have been thieves causing trouble in the capital, killing and robbing. In order to protect you, please do not leave the palace until the thieves are caught.”
"From today onwards, the Flying Eagle Guard, led by General Li, will be responsible for protecting your safety."
"The Tianxuan Palace next to Lianzhi Garden has been prepared. If you need anything in the palace, you can let me know."
Zou Yexi looked at Yu Yuan in shock: "You're going to put us under house arrest?"
Yu Yuan did not respond.
“I’m afraid that’s not appropriate,” Situ Jin also said.
Tu Miao looked up into the distance and, sensing the oppressive aura of a saint, knew they couldn't leave.
"Where did this saying about killing to steal treasure come from?" Tu Miao stood up and asked.
Yu Yuan replied, "When the eldest princess was killed, the fragments that she was guarding also disappeared."
Upon hearing this, everyone else turned to look at Situ Jin.
Situ Jin said with a blank face, "I said from the beginning that I wanted to discuss this matter with you, but no one paid any attention to me."
"The mastermind behind the murder of the eldest princess of Dan Kingdom and the theft of the Floating Pagoda has a clear objective. Therefore, His Majesty hopes that everyone will stay in a safe place to avoid repeating the same mistake."
"Where are the people from Qingyang?" Zou Yexi asked, unconvinced.
Yu Yuan said, "They'll be here soon."
Those inside could feel the obvious pressure from the saint outside. They all knew there was no room for negotiation. He Xinsi wanted them to stay in the palace and not be able to leave, so even if they forced their way in, it would be difficult to achieve anything.
Finally, Yu Yuan and Li Jinshuang led them to Tianxuan Palace.
Gu Gan wanted to go with them, but Yu Yuan stopped him: "Young Master Gu, His Majesty invites you."
Li Jinshuang led the way, glancing out of the corner of her eye at Situ Jin, who was keeping his distance from the others. Before Situ Jin could speak, Li Jinshuang whispered, "Thank you."
She knew that putting the pills in the bowl of water was Situ Jin's idea.
Situ Jin hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Did Nangong Sui rescue you?"
How come she's always one step ahead of me?!
Li Jinshuang did not answer, only saying, "You will be very safe staying in the palace."
Situ Jin lowered her voice, glancing at her out of the corner of her eye: "Guess who could have killed the eldest princess in the capital so quietly and then stolen the fragments of the Floating Pagoda?"
It would be a miracle if they were safe inside the palace.
Li Jinshuang remained silent.
“General Li,” Situ Jin suddenly said after a moment of silence, “If you are willing to protect me, I will definitely be safe.”
Li Jinshuang said, "Of course, it's my duty."
Situ Jin slowly fell behind her by a step, looking at the aloof figure walking ahead, and sighed slightly in her heart.
Zou Yexi looked around warily and whispered to the expressionless Crown Prince of Yan, "Are we really going to be locked up in here?"
"Can you break the Four Directions Heaven-Reaching Formation?" Crown Prince Yan asked softly.
Zou Ye shrugged and looked at the figure in blue in the distant waterside pavilion.
"That's Zou Yuan, the Yin-Yang Master of Nanjing? He was the one who released the Five Elements Qi that threatened us just now."
The hazy, light blue veil swayed in the wind, revealing only a blurry, tall silhouette.
“You are also from the Zou clan,” said the Crown Prince of Yan.
Zou Yexi didn't take it to heart: "I only have this one surname, so I'm no different from an orphan. I can't possibly be associated with this great clan of the Yin-Yang School."
Zou Yuan broke through to the Saint realm last year and has been staying in Nanjing ever since, never leaving the capital.
He stood in the waterside pavilion, watching as Zou Yexi and his entourage entered the Tianxuan Palace.
Gu Gan followed Yu Yuan to the Holy Maiden's Palace to see He Xinsi.
He Xinsi, wearing a dark brown fox fur coat, sat gently on the edge of the bed, looking at the sleeping Xun Zhiya, appearing every bit the loving father.
"Your Majesty," Yu Yuan stepped forward and said, "Young Master Gu has arrived."
He Xinsi waved her hand gently and looked up at Gu Gan.
"Are you aware of the Holy Maiden's situation?"
Gu Gan was a little unsure of He Xin's thoughts.
He had previously returned to Nanjing with Xun Zhiya, and He Xinsi already knew about his background. She also mentioned that he had some connection with Xun Zhiya's father, Gu Xiao, and that they had a good relationship.
One was the emperor of Nan Jing, and the other was a bandit leader of Xuan Kui. He Xinsi dared to say this, but Gu Gan couldn't believe it.
Regardless, He's thoughts were unusual, and he treated Gu Gan with considerable politeness. Gu Gan believed it wasn't because of his father, Gu Xiao, but rather related to the He family's three clans.
Although He Xinsi never made a statement, and Jiang Fengyu was unaware of the situation, Gu Gan's intuition told him that He Xinsi knew the secret of the He family.
"The doctor said her spirit was damaged and she needs to rest for one or two months," Gu Gan replied in a low voice.
He Xinsi reached out and placed her hand on Xun Zhiya's pulse: "Is it just damage to the soul?"
Gu Gan knew he couldn't hide it any longer once he saw it.
When Xun Zhiya briefly regained consciousness, she begged him not to let He Xinsi discover the anomaly of the light core; she was terrified. But how could she possibly hide it from someone like He Xinsi?
“There’s another strange thing,” Gu Gan said in a deep voice, suppressing his thoughts, “her light core also seems to be damaged.”
"There's something that really bothered me while you were in the dungeon," He Xinsi said. "What happened to those guards who lost their Five Elements Light Cores?"
"Their Five Elements Light Core... still hasn't recovered." Gu Gan finished speaking and then thought of Yu Sui, his eyes flashing slightly.
"Do you think this is the power of Yin Yang Pisces?" He Xinsi asked with a smile. "There have been rumors that it can turn a low-level sorcerer into a sorcerer. It seems that the specific method is to make the light core disappear. So, has the Holy Maiden also been turned into a sorcerer in this way?"
"It's still uncertain," Gu Gan said. "This kind of power is too terrifying. Even the Yin-Yang symbol is described very vaguely in the records."
“Vague?” He Xinsi asked. “According to the records of the He clan, are there any clear parts?”
He asked questions humbly, like a curious student.
“The Yin-Yang Pisces is the most precious treasure of the Yin-Yang School, and perhaps the people of the Yin-Yang School know it better,” Gu Gan said calmly. “When I came from Lianzhi Garden, I saw Venerable Zou.”
That's what he said, but he was still worried. He wanted to buy Xun Zhiya more time, not wanting He Xinsi to abandon Xun Zhiya who had lost her light core.
Those who know the inside story believe that the disappearance of the light core was caused by the Yin-Yang Pisces.
“Zou Yuan.” He thought to himself, as if he had just remembered that there was such a person.
Gu Gan continued, "Your Majesty, although we cannot be certain that the Holy Maiden's condition was caused by the Yin-Yang Twin Fish, we do know who possesses the Yin-Yang Twin Fish. Once we capture Sui... Nangong Sui, we will be able to find out how to resolve the Holy Maiden's situation."
"I heard that you and Nangong Sui are childhood sweethearts who grew up together."
Gu Gan: "Your Majesty should also have heard that she tried to kill me several times."
He Xinsi smiled and said, "What I mean is that you can't continue to follow the Holy Maiden without a name or status, otherwise it's easy for people to misunderstand, which is not good for either the Holy Maiden or you."
He got up and walked outside: "When the saintess wakes up, announce the good news that she will be marrying you."
"Your Majesty!" Gu Gan looked up in astonishment.
“If you are unwilling, you will not be able to leave the Holy Maiden’s Palace alive.” He Xinsi’s tone remained gentle and calm. “She has lost her light core and is about to lose her status as the Holy Maiden. I cannot let her lose you as well.”
Gu Gan hesitated, pursed his lips, and turned to look in the direction where Xun Zhiya was.
The rain that had been falling for days finally stopped completely today.
The heavy, dark clouds quietly dissipated, the sun was nowhere to be seen, but warmth was felt. A gentle breeze blew merrily across the palace walls, seemingly oblivious to the solemn and eerie atmosphere surrounding them.
The Criminal Investigation Department remains on alert.
Several Azure Dragon Army soldiers stood guard not far away, while Qiu Bu, a thirteenth-realm master of the Fang family, stood beside the carriage, occasionally looking up at the high place of the Xing Shui Division.
Miss Zhongli has been inside for half an hour.
Half an hour ago, Qiu Bu saw people from the Nangong Sanbu enter the Xingshui Division, seemingly in a hurry.
Qiao Yuande strode to the door and whispered to Jiang Chi, who was guarding outside, "Someone from the palace has come. Quickly let the Third Young Master leave."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a voice came from downstairs: "Chief Xia, the Divine Army Guards have come to invite Young Master Nangong to the palace!"
Jiang Chi's expression suddenly changed. He turned around, opened the door, and went inside. A gust of wind followed him, blocking his way.
“Lieutenant General Leng Xian of the Divine Army Guard,” the man said coldly. “By order of His Majesty, please invite Young Master Nangong and Miss Zhongli to the palace.”
Jiang Chi turned around and saw the Divine Army Guards standing at the door, backlit by a tall man in golden armor with a cold and stern face and imposing features.
“General Leng.” Xia Feichen scratched his head as he walked out of the files room. “You’ve come at a bad time. Young Master Nangong just left not long ago.”
Before Jiang Chi opened the door, Sheng Fei had already left the Criminal Investigation Department with Zhong Li Que.
Zhong Lique was forced to jump off the high building with him. When they landed, he held onto the wall and looked up to ask, "Was the arrival of the Divine Army Guards also part of the Third Young Master's plan?"
The girl had a mocking smile on her face.
"If you want to be arrested and imprisoned in the palace, then stand here and don't move," Sheng Fei said expressionlessly.
“I can go to the palace,” Zhong Lique said. “I’m not as busy as the Third Young Master.”
"I won't allow it." Sheng Fei walked up to her, grabbed her collar with one hand, and with a little more force, he could lift the slender girl up completely.
He leaned closer to Zhongli Que, his words carrying a threat: "Nanjing now wants to control all the fragments. Now that the oath has been exposed, Qingyang will be sending people soon. If you give the fragments to Nanjing before then, your Zhongli family will likely suffer the consequences."
"Since you know it's dangerous, why won't you let me bring the Azure Dragon Army with me, Third Young Master?" Zhong Lique showed no fear under Sheng Fei's threat. "You're still not giving up. You want to use me to capture Nangong Sui even now."
"Make the most of everything." Sheng Fei tossed the person onto the back of the spirit bird and led them away from the Criminal Investigation Department before the Divine Army Guards noticed.
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