Chapter 74 The person is missing
All the men in black were captured alive.
Qiao Yue had their spiritual powers sealed and put them in a dungeon.
Elder Qin also successfully refined the anti-poison pill.
Early in the morning, Qiao Yue brought Nan Xiao to see Elder Qin and asked about the people's condition after taking the medicine.
Qiao Yue: "Has Elder Qin and the others' condition improved?"
Elder Qin stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Most of the people who took the elixir are now fine, but they still need some time to recuperate."
Qiao Yue nodded gently: "That's good, thank you for your hard work during this period of time, Elder."
The two said goodbye to Elder Qin and came to the place where the people were resettled. Qiao Yue saw that everyone looked much better and their originally furrowed brows relaxed a little.
"Second Senior Sister, are you still thinking about those men in black?" Nan Xiao asked softly, her eyes falling on Qiao Yue's furrowed brows.
The incident of the civilians being poisoned was over, but Qiao Yue's expression of worry hadn't dissipated in the slightest. Apart from the group of black-clad men she had arrested a few days earlier, she couldn't think of anything else.
Qiao Yue sighed softly, her brows knitted tightly together, confusion in her beautiful eyes: "Those people are my second uncle's subordinates. I just can't figure out what his purpose is in doing this."
Why did they assassinate her? Why did they poison these innocent people?
If this cannot be figured out, it will eventually become a source of worry and hinder your cultivation.
"Instead of guessing here, why not go and ask in person?"
Qiao Yue shook her head and looked into the distance: "I asked him before, but he didn't say anything."
She reached out and touched Nan Xiao's head, chuckling softly: "Alright, little junior sister, this is not something you should be thinking about. When I'm done with these few days, I'll take you on a good tour of Tianhe City."
As the dust settled on the mass poisoning, the news spread. Citizens who had previously fled in panic began to return one after another. The streets gradually became more crowded, and many shops began to reopen. It wouldn't be long before Tianhe City would return to its former bustle.
"Okay, senior sister, will you go back to the sect with us then?" Nan Xiao asked in a clear voice, blinking her eyes.
Things here are finished, and I will probably go back to the sect in two days.
Qiao Yue was worried and hesitant. She really couldn't be sure about this.
Thinking of her father's condition, Qiao Yue's heart sank. Although her father took the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill in time to save his life after being seriously injured, he has been in seclusion since then, ostensibly recuperating. Even she didn't know when her father would come out.
Otherwise, she would not be the one managing all the affairs of Tianhe City now.
Qiao Yue's expression said it all, and Nan Xiao stopped asking questions after seeing this.
After checking the situation of the people, the two men were about to head towards the City Lord's Mansion.
At this time, a palace soldier came running in in a panic: "Miss, something bad has happened. The man in the dungeon is missing."
Qiao Yue's expression instantly grew serious. "When did it happen? Take me to see it." Just as she was about to take a step forward, she remembered that Nan Xiao was still beside her. She turned around and said to her, "Junior sister, you go back first. I still have things to take care of."
"Second Senior Sister, come along." Nan Xiao said.
Everyone has their own perspective on things.
What if she could be of some help?
"Alright."
…
Qiao Yue's steps were as quick as the wind, and the palace soldiers behind her followed closely.
As they walked, she asked, "Tell me everything in detail from beginning to end."
"Today, the prison guard was patrolling as usual. When he arrived at the place where the prisoner was imprisoned, he suddenly passed out. When the prison guard woke up, the prisoner was gone." The palace soldier replied hurriedly.
"The guard at the dungeon gate said no one has entered or left today. We've searched every corner of the dungeon, but haven't found him."
Qiao Yue sneered: "No one came in or out, so how could such a big person disappear out of thin air?"
There is a formation she set up outside the dungeon. Except for the exit of the dungeon, there is no way out from anywhere else. If you break in by force, it will definitely cause quite a commotion.
As they were talking, they had already reached the entrance of the dungeon.
Qiao Yue first checked the formation and found it intact, with no signs of any artifact or spiritual power breaking through it.
"Miss," the guard said respectfully as he saw Qiao Yue from afar. "Since we discovered she's missing, we've sealed off the entire dungeon. Not even a mosquito has been let out."
Qiao Yue just glanced at him without saying anything and walked straight into the dungeon.
Nan Xiao followed closely behind and walked into the dungeon. What caught her eye was the neat stone brick floor and torches burning on the walls. It was clean and bright, which was different from what she had imagined.
I thought dungeons were all dark and cramped places.
The two of them walked all the way to Qiao Tianchu's key cell, and the prison guard opened the door with a key.
Qiao Yue picked up the soul-sealing lock on the ground and fell into deep thought.
This soul-sealing lock is made of special materials and is a magical tool specifically used to suppress the spiritual power of monks. Once a monk is locked by the iron chain, it will be difficult for his spiritual power to circulate at all, just like an ordinary person.
Unless one's cultivation breaks through to the Divine Transformation stage, it will be difficult to break free from it with one's own abilities.
"Where is the key to this spiritual lock?" Qiao Yue asked
Upon hearing this, the guard took out a bunch of keys from his waist and presented them to Qiao Yue with a humble look. "Miss, the keys are here. I know that those imprisoned in this cell are all extremely criminal, so I never leave the keys with me or pass them on to others."
Qiao Yue took the key, but her eyes were not on the key, but on the prison guard.
She said, "Tell me what happened from beginning to end."
The guard lowered his head, hiding the strange color in his eyes, and answered respectfully: "Yes"
"I was patrolling the dungeon as usual. When I walked here, I found the man collapsed inside. No matter how I called him, he didn't respond. I was worried, so I thought of opening the door and going in to take a look. As soon as I took out the key, I fainted. When I woke up, the man inside was gone."
"Miss, I have always been loyal to you and would never dare to deceive you." Seeing that Qiao Yue was slow to speak, the prison guard quickly expressed his loyalty.
Nan Xiao took a walk around the cell. The cells here were separated by fences made of high-quality black iron. The view was unobstructed and could be seen at a glance. There were no blind spots or hiding spots, so it was indeed impossible to hide anyone.
She walked up to the guard, blinked her eyes, and asked innocently, "Do you patrol here alone?"
Normally there should be two or three.
The prison guard was stunned at first, then secretly glanced at Qiao Yue, as if hesitating whether to answer.
Qiao Yue said sternly, "Look at what I'm doing. Just answer whatever she asks."
The guard quickly lowered his head and answered cautiously, "It's like this. Normally, there are two of us, but today, my partner is unwell, so I'm temporarily in charge."
"That's quite a coincidence." Nan Xiao muttered casually.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com