sbdcsierra Chapter 368: Murder to silence witnesses?
Chapter 368: Murder to silence witnesses?
Li Nian suddenly looked up and looked at Yun Chen.
"Where are you going?"
"I will send you to the Divine Thunder Palace so that you won't be homeless. As for how far you can go in the future, it all depends on your own luck."
Yun Chen thought about it and sighed.
Li Nian's eyes lit up instantly.
He stared at Yun Chen in a daze, his lips trembling a few times, and finally couldn't help but tear up and roll down.
This time, they were no longer tears of despair, but a boiling hot stream mixed with gratitude and hope.
"Really? I can enter the Divine Thunder Palace too?"
His voice trembled, he couldn't believe this hope that fell from the sky.
The Divine Thunder Palace is an immortal gate that all cultivators in the East Continent want to enter. He is an orphan whose family has been destroyed and he thought he could only struggle at the bottom of society, but now he has the opportunity to step into the threshold of learning.
Yun Chen nodded and reached out to hold his shoulder as he tried to stand up again: "Just lie down here and recuperate. When I'm done with my work, I'll take you to the Divine Thunder Palace."
He looked at the young man, paused, and added, "Your father was originally a disciple of the Divine Thunder Palace. Now that he died for the public, the Divine Thunder Palace should be held responsible."
No matter what Manager Li had done before, his death was caused by himself.
Although he could have stood by and watched this matter, he couldn't bear it on his conscience.
What's more... this kid did nothing wrong, so any help would be appreciated.
"Thank you, big brother. I know... I know..."
Li Nian nodded vigorously, wiping her tears onto her sleeves. The determination in her eyes was even stronger than before. "I will definitely practice hard. When I become stronger, I will not only avenge my parents and my younger sister, but also protect those who are bullied by the Japanese monks like an older brother."
Yun Chen looked at his clenched fists, and a rare slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
He was about to say something when he suddenly heard Lin Yue's hurried footsteps outside the door.
"Master, I found it."
Lin Yue pushed the door open and walked in, his face somewhat solemn. "The owner of that courtyard on the outskirts of the city is the name of the City Lord's Housekeeper. And Yunxiao Pavilion just now... closed its doors to visitors. It seems... there is something wrong."
"The City Lord's Mansion Manager?"
Yun Chen's eyes glared, "Is the City Lord's Mansion also involved in this matter?"
"Not necessarily. The City Lord's Mansion is the brother of the Divine Thunder Palace's Outer Sect Elder. If the City Lord's Mansion is also involved, then I'm afraid..."
Lin Yue didn't continue speaking, but the meaning was self-evident.
Even if the city lord is involved, then the outer sect elder is probably also implicated.
In that case, it means that the Divine Thunder Palace has been completely infiltrated.
Yun Chen's eyes were as deep as a pool.
He naturally understood Lin Yue's unspoken concerns.
If it is true as he said, then this matter is not something I can investigate on my own.
"First, send someone to keep a close eye on Yunxiao Pavilion. If there's any unusual movement, notify me immediately... Also, find out where the steward is now... I'll go meet him."
As soon as Yun Chen finished speaking, he stood up and straightened his clothes.
His expression was cold, and the aura around him suddenly became fierce.
"it is good!"
Lin Yue didn't ask any more questions, just nodded. Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Yun Chen.
"Send someone to take care of this child..."
Yun Chen pointed at Li Nian beside the bed.
Lin Yue was stunned and nodded quickly: "Master, don't worry, I will make the arrangements."
Having said that, he turned and walked away.
After he left, Yun Chen thought about it... took out the communication jade talisman and contacted Lei Miaoyun.
But after trying for a long time, there was no response from the other end.
Logically speaking, as long as the distance is not too far, the communication jade talisman should respond.
Could it be that she is in seclusion?
Yun Chen didn't think much about it and contacted Elder Lei again.
This time the reply came very quickly.
Elder Lei told him that his master was out and not in the sect, and asked him what he wanted.
Yun Chen did not hide anything and told Elder Lei all the information he had found out.
"Thunder Pattern Jade Box?"
Hearing that those Japanese monks were coming for the Thunder Pattern Jade Box, Elder Lei's voice suddenly became a little lower.
"Excuse me, Elder Lei, what is this thunder-patterned jade box?" Yun Chen couldn't help but ask curiously.
Elder Lei did not explain, but just told Yun Chen not to worry about this matter, and to find out how many Japanese monks had sneaked in... and where they were, and if necessary, let Yun Chen capture them alive.
Yun Chen didn't ask any more questions after hearing this, and then talked about the City Lord's Mansion and the outer sect elders... It is very likely that they are involved with the Japanese cultivators.
Elder Lei told him that he would investigate the matter and told Yun Chen not to worry... As long as the facts were verified, no matter who it was, there would be no leniency.
At the same time, he also told Yun Chen that he represented the master, so he didn't need to be afraid of anyone or anything, because the master would take care of it if anything happened.
These words gave Yun Chen some peace of mind.
After cutting off the communication with Elder Lei, Lin Yue walked in.
"Master, I've already sent someone to keep an eye on Yunxiao Pavilion. As for the housekeeper, he's currently in a mansion west of the city. This is the home of one of his mistresses. He's always here at this time every day."
Lin Yue handed a marked map to Yun Chen, and there was a white-haired old man beside him.
"This is a doctor hired by the Tianji Pavilion to treat this young master..."
Seeing that Yun Chen cared so much about the child, he thought the child was Yun Chen's child, so he was particularly respectful to him.
Yun Chen didn't bother to explain. He took the map and nodded at the old man, "Thank you."
"Master, that's not right. This is my job." The old man hurriedly spoke after hearing that.
Yun Chen didn't say anything else and turned around and walked out.
.........
Outside the house in the west of the city.
Yun Chen hid in the shadows of the street corner, spreading his spiritual sense across the entire yard.
This is the home of the city lord's housekeeper's mistress.
Yun Chen had killed those Japanese monks before, which obviously had alerted the enemy. Perhaps those Japanese monks had already made some preparations.
Without knowing the other party's background, Yun Chen did not rush to Yunxiao Pavilion.
Although he wanted to kill all those Japanese monks, his own safety was the most important thing and there was no need to sacrifice himself for the investigation.
So he decided to start with the butler.
"Why is it so quiet?"
Hearing the silence in the yard, Yun Chen couldn't help but frown.
The courtyard was unusually quiet. Not even the sound of servants sweeping and sweeping could be heard. Only a faint smell of blood drifted in the wind.
His eyes darkened, as if he realized something, and he quickly climbed over the high wall like a ghost and landed in the yard.
The door to the main room was ajar, and the smell of blood became stronger.
The moment he pushed open the door, the scene inside the room made his pupils shrink slightly.
The butler and a woman in luxurious clothes were lying on the ground, each with a short blade stuck in their chest. Their blood had soaked the carpet beneath them, and they were already dead.
There were no signs of a fight in the room, and the tables and chairs were neatly arranged. Only the teacup on the table was overturned, and the tea had spread out on the table, leaving a small dark mark. It was obvious that someone had attacked without warning.
Yun Chen squatted down, looked at the faint bruises on the two men's necks, touched the material of the short blade, and frowned.
"Murder to silence the witness? It's too late!"