After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Lin Muze and Yu Qiqi returned.
"Sister Yan, we've searched the entire mansion, but we can't find Wanwan."
"Sister Yan, it seems that what this old man said is true, that Wanwan is in the city lord's hands." Yu Qiqi frowned.
If that's the case, then it's terrible.
One powerful family is nothing to fear; I'll just go ahead and try.
However, in the mansion of a city lord, especially in a large city like Jinrong City, there must be some experts in the city lord's mansion.
Ruan Xiyan looked at Qin Xiong, "Why does the city lord want Luo Wanyin?"
“I don’t know. Before, when Luo Wanyin was imprisoned in the Qin Mansion, the city lord asked me to take a bowl of her blood every ten days and send it over.”
"I don't know the specifics of what I'm supposed to do. I'm just a gofer and a handyman. The city lord won't tell me these things."
The Qin family has been able to thrive and prosper in Jinrong City for many years.
He relied on currying favor with the city lord and becoming the city lord's lackey.
"I've told you everything you wanted to know. Now you can let me go."
"Let you go?" Ruan Xiyan smiled, "I never said that."
"You lied to me." Before Qin Xiong could finish speaking, Ruan Xiyan pierced his heart with a single blow.
Ruan Xiyan glanced coldly at Qin Xiong, who lay dead on the ground, and said, "Compared to the pain you inflicted on Wanwan before, killing you directly is already cheap enough for you."
After dealing with Qin Xiong, Ruan Xiyan and the others left the Qin residence.
"Sister Yan, where are we going now? Should we go straight to the City Lord's Mansion?"
Ruan Xiyan thought of something and looked at Lin Muze, "You mentioned before that a big shot has come to Jinrong City. Is that big shot from the royal city of the Holy Martial Dynasty?"
Only those from the royal city could be called great figures by the lord of a city.
"Yes, Sister Yan, I heard they are staying at the City Lord's Mansion and are being treated very well by City Lord Wu Xin."
Do you know why they have come?
"It seems to be because of the recent disappearances in Jinrong City. It's not just our Bingyu Palace disciples who have gone missing while on missions."
“It’s not uncommon for wandering cultivators to disappear while passing through here, and most of the missing people are quite powerful, which is why people from the royal city come to investigate.”
Ruan Xiyan's eyes showed a thoughtful expression. "Mu Ze, Qi Qi, go and investigate the villas under Wu Xin's name."
"Sister Yan, what do you mean?"
“Since the people from the capital are staying in the city lord’s mansion, Wu Xin wouldn’t be so bold as to leave Wanwan there, especially during such a sensitive time.”
"But he needs to keep the person under his watchful eye to feel at ease, and most likely he'll be hiding them in a separate courtyard."
"Understood, we'll go check right away."
After Yu Qiqi and the others left, Ruan Xiyan was about to leave as well when her eyes suddenly narrowed. She looked in one direction, turned her head, and saw nothing.
"Ayan, what's wrong?" Junyu asked.
Ruan Xiyan shook her head, "It's nothing. I think I just caught a glimpse of someone, maybe I was mistaken."
"Let's go, let's find out how strong the City Lord's Mansion is first," Ruan Xiyan said.
Understanding the opponent's strength is crucial for responding better to unexpected situations.
After Ruan Xiyan and Jun Yu's figures disappeared, a monk dressed in pure white emerged from the corner of the wall.
He had a pair of narrow, fox-like eyes, a cinnabar mark between his eyebrows, and an incomparably handsome appearance.
He watched Ruan Xiyan's departing figure, a wicked smile curving his lips.
What a coincidence, we've run into each other here again.
A man in a brocade robe walked up behind him and saw him staring blankly in one direction.
He glanced around, but there wasn't a soul in sight.
"What are you looking at, Fan An?" Yao Tianshang asked, puzzled.
Wu Xie looked at him and said, "I've told you many times, my name is Wu Xie."
"Fine, fine, whatever you say, Wu Xie or Wu Xie." Yao Tianshang was too lazy to argue with him.
They were childhood friends, before he became a monk.
He is the second prince of the Holy Martial Dynasty, while Wu Xie is the fourth prince of the Western Regions Brahma Kingdom, a once-in-a-century genius.
At that time, Wu Xie accompanied his father, the emperor, to the Holy Martial Dynasty on business, and they became friends.
But then something happened, and his personality suddenly changed drastically, as if he had become a completely different person.
He gave up his life of luxury and status, and became a monk, living a life apart from the world.
They hadn't seen each other for a long time, and this time they met by chance. He invited him to travel with him to Jinrong City.
"Are you really planning to leave tomorrow? Why don't you stay a few more days? Let's catch up properly," Yao Tianshang asked.
He was ordered to come to Jinrong City to investigate matters, even though he knew that Wuxie was not interested in these things.
But since they had finally met, they longed to have a heart-to-heart talk like they did when they were children, without any reservations.
After all, we've parted ways this time, scattered to the four corners of the earth, and who knows when or where we'll meet again next time.
"We'll stay for now," Wu Xie said slowly.
"Not leaving?!" Yao Tianshang looked at him in surprise. "Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
He had tried to persuade him several times before, but none of them could sway his determination to leave.
He was almost ready to give up, and he hadn't had much hope this time either, but who knew he wouldn't leave again.
Yao Tianshang sized up Wu Xie, and now he really couldn't see through him at all.
"I've met an interesting person, and I don't want to leave anymore." Wu Xie straightened his robes and turned to walk towards the city lord's mansion.
"Let's stay in Jinrong City for a few more days; maybe we can catch a good show."
Yao Tianshang quickly followed, and upon hearing what he said, he became even more curious.
"An interesting person? Someone who can make you think that way and even change your decision, could it be a friend you've met in recent years?"
"Friends?" Wu Xie pondered the word, a barely perceptible emotion flashing in his eyes. "Not yet."
"If they're not friends, are they enemies?" Yao Tianshang pondered.
Wu Xie glanced at him and said, "When did you become so talkative? Weren't you going to drink? Are you still going to drink or not?"
"Drink! Of course I'll drink, but can a monk really drink alcohol?"
“Nothing is forbidden,” Wu Xie replied.
Although he became a monk, these worldly affairs could not hold him back.
In the courtyard of the city lord's mansion.
Yao Tianshang and Wu Xie had only been drinking for a short time when City Lord Wu Xin came over.
Yao Tianshang looked up at him and greeted him, "City Lord Wu has arrived. Sit down and have a drink with us."
Wu Xin bowed and sat down, looking at Yao Tianshang with a humble attitude, "Your Highness, have you been comfortable these past few days?"
Yao Tianshang nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad, City Lord Wu. How did you handle the task I assigned you?"
"Your Highness, it is true that people often go missing in the vicinity, but they do not disappear in my Jinrong City," Wu Xin chuckled.
"Your Highness, I am not boasting, but under my rule, the people of Jinrong City live in peace and prosperity, and the city is a well-ordered and thriving place."
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