Under the sky

Chapter 22 Jian Wei Zhi’s work
Kunlun, autumn and July of 88
The carriage leaving the Fuju Pavilion was quite stable. There were three people sitting in the carriage, Xie Gubai, Zhu Menshang and Xiaoba.Shen Yuqing did not treat them badly and sent them to Ba County in a double-brimmed carriage.

At this moment, the blind musical instrument player was still walking alone on the rugged mountain forest path, and Dian Cang's messenger was still traveling on the galloping road.

The rain gradually became lighter, and the sound of raindrops falling on the car hood gradually became quieter.

"Why did you come to Ba County, sir?" Xie Gubai asked, "Visit patients?"

"I'm passing by, planning to go to Hunan." Zhu Menshang said, "I'll leave after noon."

"It's better to stay for a few more days." Xie Gubai looked out the window, "I don't know, it will rain for another month or so."

As soon as the words fell, the dark clouds dispersed, the sun rose, and the carriage drove into the gate of Ba County.

Today's Qingcheng is not located in Qingcheng Mountain, and Qingcheng Mountain is not even within Qingcheng.After Kunlun's joint discussion, Qingcheng not only governed the entire Chongqing region, but also controlled parts of Sichuan and Guizhou. Among them, Fu County belonged to Qingcheng, and Chengdu, Deyang, Meizhou, and Jiazhou all belonged to Tangmen, with this line as the boundary , belongs to Qingcheng in the east and Tangmen in the west.Guizhou is more complicated and is divided into three parts. Tongzi, Bozhou, Jianhe, and the east of Liping belong to Qingcheng, Biji and Guiyang belong to Tangmen, and the rest belong to Diancang.

The original Qingcheng Mountain was too close to the boundaries of Tangmen, Huashan, and Kongtong. Long before the Kunlun Conference, in the era of endless vendettas among the nine great families, Gu Langya, the head of Qingcheng at the time, moved the Qingcheng garrison to Ba County and became the Now this Qingcheng.After the nine sects demarcated the boundaries, Tang Sect, another sect originally from Chengdu, occupied Guanxian County. Although Qingcheng Mountain in Guanxian County is the holy mountain where Qingcheng Sect originated, Gu Langya thought about it, if he did not take Chengdu and Deyang together. Down here, it is difficult to defend the solitary mountain, and if we take Chengdu, wouldn't we be strangulating the throat of the Tang clan?The Tang Clan would not allow it, and there would be another disturbance, so Guan County was abandoned.

Guan County later became the headquarters of the Tang Sect. The Tang Sect returned the favor and returned the Holy Mountain to Qingcheng. The entire Qingcheng Mountain starting from the foot of the mountain was assigned to the Qingcheng Sect. This resulted in the fact that only Qingcheng Mountain in the entire Chengdu belonged to the Qingcheng Sect. The strange situation under the jurisdiction of the city.

In this way, although Qingcheng Mountain is said to be an isolated mountain, Qingcheng also sends people to garrison, and entry and exit must be checked.There are not many people stationed there, and their duties are mostly to clean the old palace and take care of the old things - but in fact there are not many old things left.Some distant relatives of the Shen family are old and want to return to their roots and go to the mountains to rest.Of course, there are also people who move to Qingcheng Mountain for various reasons.In short, such a weird place has triggered many stories in the past 90 years.

It wasn't until the Shaosong War that the Shaolin Temple was caught off guard by the nearby Songshan Sect, and Qingcheng realized that its ancestors had the first clue.Although Ba County is not far from the border of Tangmen, it is surrounded by water on three sides, has rugged terrain, and is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is much better than the old land.

In addition to regular income, Qingcheng mainly trades brocade and tea, which has been operating on a considerable scale in the past few decades, as well as timber and agricultural products. The Three Gorges Gang under the sect controls the waterway in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and water transportation is prevalent.

As for the relationship with the Nine Families, Qingcheng borders on six sides, except for the Shaolin Clan of the Beggar Clan, it is also adjacent to several other families.Qingcheng has always followed the ancestral precepts passed down by Gu Langya - the "Middle Way". Therefore, although Qingcheng is classified as the fifth Western sect, its relationship with Hengshan Wudang, the fourth Eastern sect, is also quite harmonious.In addition, Chen Yongci's wife Chu Jingtan is a disciple of Emei, which is the second largest sect within the jurisdiction of the Tang clan. On the surface, Qingcheng has always maintained peace with all the sects.

The carriage stopped in front of Zhuxiang Tower, the largest inn in the city, and the three of them got out of the carriage.Xie Gubai smiled and said: "It doesn't matter whether we can afford to live in such a luxurious inn?"

Zhu Menshang said: "Since he dares to ask the carriage to stop here, he will naturally help us settle the account. Look at his generous spending last night. The only son of the head of Qingcheng is not short of money."

The three of them entered the inn and reported Shen Yuqing's name. As expected, the innkeeper invited the three of them to two adjacent upper rooms.

Zhu Menshang smiled and said: "The rooms are all prepared, and that's all with care. Fortunately, there were only three of us here last night. If more than a dozen came, wouldn't it be a waste of money?" After that, he greeted the two of them and went inside.

There was a soft bed on the high bed in the room. Zhu Menshang took off his shoes and socks and got into bed, but he couldn't sleep well as he tossed and turned.Half asleep and half awake, the midday sun shone into the window sill. Zhu Menshang stood up and opened the window. He saw that the sky was clear and the rain was no longer the same as yesterday. He put on his shoes and socks, carried the medicine bag on his back, and prepared to leave the city.

Before he went out, he suddenly heard a knock on the door. He was surprised in his heart. When he opened the door, it was Xie Gubai and Xiaoba.He asked doubtfully: "It's just noon and you're knocking on the door?"

Xie Gubai said: "Sir, didn't you say that you should use medicine instead of medicine? When you come to Ba County, why don't you go to the busy city to give away magic? It can also benefit the countryside and help the poor."

Zhu Menshang said: "Does this kind of thing require you to knock on the door?"

Xie Gubai said: "Yesterday I saw Mr. Master's skillful hands and kindheartedness, and I admired him so much that I wanted to accompany him to practice medicine and learn more about him."

Zhu Menshang said: "There will be no medical treatment today. I am rushing to Hunan."

Xie Gubai said: "It will rain for another month. Why do you have to rush in the rain? Why don't we wait for a while before talking."

Zhu Menshang looked at the sky outside. It was clear that the sky was clear. Where did the rain come from?Said: "The weather looks like this. You said it would rain, but I don't believe it."

Xie Gubai said: "It will snow and then it will clear, and the weather is unpredictable. How can you say it accurately?"

Xiao Ba said: "Let's go, my young master wants to see your tricks." After saying that, he picked up Zhu Menshang and left.

Zhu Menshang was used to traveling around the world, he knew how people were, and he had seen the world. He knew that there must be something wrong with these two people entangled with him, so he had no choice but to pick up the medicine bag and follow them.

Xiao Ba said: "Don't worry, eat first, Mr. Shen will definitely know how to make money."

When the three of them arrived at the inn lobby, Zhu Menshang was not polite and ordered Zhangcha duck, crispy sea cucumber, Dongpo fish, boiled meat slices, and two kinds of fried seasonal vegetables.According to him, he had just woken up and his spleen and stomach were not yet stimulated. He would have some snacks first and then eat meat in the evening.

The Sichuan food was very flavorful. The three of them were sweating profusely after eating. They ordered three glasses of cold water. After they drank it, Zhu Menshang patted his belly and said, "I'm full so I can start work. Do you want to follow me?"

Xie Gubai said: "Of course, I am about to see your master's skill."

Zhu Menshang said: "Originally, we did not use any loopholes in our efforts, and were afraid of being outed. You have to obey me on one thing, otherwise we will fall apart. I will go to Hunan, and you can go wherever you like."

Xie Gubai cupped his hands and said, "Please give me some advice."

Zhu Menshang said: "I opened the door. You have to pretend you don't know me. No matter what I do, don't ask or call me."

Xie Gubai said: "I understand these rules of the world."

Zhu Menshang nodded, and the three of them arrived at the downtown area one after the other.

Qingcheng is the largest city under the jurisdiction of the Qingcheng Sect. It is not as lively as other big cities such as Fodu, Fuzhou, and Jiaxing.It was just after noon, people were coming and going on the street, and there were vendors everywhere.The three of them walked to a place and heard someone shouting. Zhu Menshang said, "Oh no, someone opened the acupuncture point first."

The three of them stepped forward to take a look. In the crowd, a young man in colorful clothes said loudly: "Little man Li De, his ancestors were evil. He was a wealthy businessman in Hubei. He bullied others, forced his concubine, and killed people. He suffered retribution. Seven people in his family were punished." I contracted a serious disease in my mouth, but luckily I met an eminent monk who solved the mystery..."

Zhu Menshang spat: "The words are almost the same! They can't be rounded out, so they fall apart."

He said it was time to leave, and when he met his colleagues, he wanted to see what he was capable of, so he didn't leave in a hurry.I saw the man showing off his steel mouth, and he was very eloquent. Dozens of spectators gathered around him. Once the venue was established, he began to perform the performance of picking cancerous tumors with his hands.Zhu Menshang saw that his technique was very raw, not as good as his eloquence.

When it came time to perform the three-foot chest piercing technique, Li De asked an angry audience to sit on a chair, took out a three-foot-long needle in his right hand, and said: "My three-foot acupuncture was the god who saved me that day." A secret that is not taught by monks. Everyone has seen acupuncture, but have you seen acupuncture with three-foot-long needles?"

The onlookers shook their heads. The needles used in ordinary acupuncture are only more than an inch long. How can it be so exaggerated as three feet?

Li De said again: "My acupuncture goes in from the back and comes out from the chest, and it immediately clears up the stagnation in his heart." He comforted the patient and said, "Don't be afraid, if this needle kills you, fellow villagers here Witness, I will pay you with my life.”

The man nodded blankly and simply said yes.

Li De told him not to move, then he raised a long needle with his right hand and inserted it into his back, and followed the needle with his left hand to hit his chest.The front end of the needle was sandwiched between the index fingers of his left hand, as if it went in from the back and came out from the chest.

The onlookers were all dumbfounded and cheered loudly.

Li De twitched again and took the needle back.

Zhu Menshang frowned.Although there was nothing wrong with Li De's needling technique, the needle was not collected cleanly.

It turns out that the three-foot-long acupuncture is just a deception. The three-foot-long needle in the right hand has a hidden mechanism. It is hollow inside. Once it hits a hard object, the front half will shrink in.This is a mechanism that is made, and it is not difficult. The difficulty lies in the work of the left hand.

When the needle is inserted from the back, a short needle should be hidden between the fingers of the left hand. While pretending to insert the needle, tap the patient's chest so that a small needle tip is exposed from the fingertips. It will look like the back of the needle. With the back showing through the chest, who knew they were two different needles?This is the job of the left hand.Hiding the needle must be concealed and turning the needle neatly so that others cannot see it.

So far, Li De has done quite well. However, the most difficult step is to hide the needle in his left hand between his fingers when pulling out the "heart-penetrating needle."

It is difficult to turn out the hidden needle.It is even harder to hide the turned-out needle.

Li De happened to be slow here, and the stitch was not turned smoothly.If he had done this work on a cloudy day, he might not have been discovered, but the sun was shining brightly today, and the reflection was vaguely visible.

"I hope I won't be discovered." Just as Zhu Menshang thought this, an audience member questioned: "Doctor, I saw that your hand was shiny just now, as if there was a needle hidden in it!"

Li De was stunned and said hurriedly: "How can this happen?"

The spectator said: "Bring the needle and let me check it!"

Li De panicked: "What are you checking for? You are suspicious of people for no reason! As long as you are not sick or in pain, just leave if you don't believe me. If you wrongly accuse me, I will not obey you!"

The spectator said: "I see your hands are weird! If you are real gold and not afraid of fire, why don't you show it to others? Folks, do you think that's right?"

The audience present looked left and right, not knowing whether to agree or not.After a while, a few good people shouted: "Yes, yes, just show the miracle doctor, and nothing will happen to him!"

Xie Gubai, who was watching from the sidelines, said calmly: "This man is going to cause trouble. If he cheats doctors and commits fraud, he will inevitably get a good beating."

Li De said in a panic: "I'm here to provide medical treatment. I don't charge any medical fees, and I'm helping you with free medical consultations. What do I want? You...you are spitting blood like this, I have to leave!"

The spectator said: "I won't stop you if you want to leave, but your needle needs to be checked by me!"

Li De sighed: "That's all, medicine and medicine can't kill people, and Buddha can help people who are destined to be saved. I guess it's because I have no connection with the precious land."

As he spoke, he was about to pack his luggage and seek to escape, but the man stepped forward, grabbed his arm and said, "Show me your needle!"

Li De asked anxiously: "Why are you like this?" The two got entangled. Unexpectedly, the man knew how to use force, so he twisted Li De's left arm and tried to take away his needle.Although Li De was in pain and struggled hard, he stretched his right arm forward and refused to give him the needle.

Suddenly, a voice was heard scolding: "You liar, there must be something weird on the needle!" As he said this, he snatched the needle from Li De's hand.Li De looked up and saw a young man with thick eyebrows and a raw look on his face.

This person was naturally Zhu Menshang, and he was scolded: "Let me see what's weird about your needle!"

Li De was frightened out of his mind, thinking that he might not be able to avoid a good beating today. He wanted to get away at this moment, but he couldn't.

Zhu Menshang poked the long needle with his fingertips, but the needle did not shrink in. It was real.Zhu Menshang said strangely: "There is nothing wrong with this needle." He handed the needle to the spectator.The man took the needle, touched it a few times, and confirmed that there was no mechanism. Then he let Li De go and apologized hurriedly.The crowd started making noise again, cursing the spectator, saying that he was unreasonably suspicious and almost wronged a good person.

Now even Li De was confused. He only looked at Zhu Menshang, knowing that he was the one who helped.Zhu Menshang cupped his hands and said: "The doctor's acupuncture with three feet is really a unique skill. It's the villain who offended me. The villain's surname is Zhu, he is also a famous doctor, and he also comes here to treat. I didn't expect to meet such a miracle doctor. I admire him."

Li De said: "You also want to practice medicine here?"

Zhu Menshang nodded and said: "Yes, you and I are walking together. One cave cannot tolerate two dragons, so the younger one has no choice but to leave."

Li De guessed that it was Zhu Menshang who saved him, and he heard that he was a colleague. He just took the needle from his hand, and somehow he did some magic and actually replaced it with a real needle in front of everyone. He didn't even notice it. The difference in techniques really cannot be calculated, so he quickly said: "People here can't trust me, I guess it's because of fate. I'll step aside. Brother, if you want to practice medicine here, that's the best."

Zhu Menshang said, "I'll give you a ride." Li De hurriedly said no, but Zhu Menshang just said that he should.Li De packed up the medicine bag. Seeing that there was no excitement to be seen, everyone just sighed that a good doctor was missing and immediately dispersed.

Xie Gubai and the other two remembered the three chapters of Zhu Menshang's agreement and did not come forward to talk to him. They saw Zhu Menshang leading Li De through two streets and then pulling him into an alley, so they hurriedly followed him.As soon as they turned the corner, they saw Zhu Menshang pressing Li De against the wall and scolding him: "Fuck your mother's cock hair, you dare to come out and earn a living even if you have such little ability, you've ruined all the big ticket prices!" "

Li De said: "Brother...where did my needle go?"

Zhu Menshang raised the needle in his hand and asked, "Do you think this needle is real or fake?"

Li De said: "Really."

Zhu Menshang said: "Really? Look carefully!"

Li De looked at it carefully and couldn't tell whether it was genuine or not, so he had to say: "Could it be fake?"

Zhu Menshang said: "I will poke a needle in your chest and you will know whether it is true or false!"

Li De was shocked: "Don't poke, don't poke! It's true, it's true!"

Zhu Menshang ignored him and stabbed him hard in the chest. The needle disappeared, which frightened Li De almost to the point of peeing. Then he realized that it was a fake needle and said hurriedly: "Master Patriarch, you are good at martial arts. I am here." You are just begging for food on the ground, you are so young and have no eyesight!"

Zhu Menshang said: "If you study half the time, you will definitely be unable to survive and escape to make a living. You must know that the difficulty of three-foot acupuncture is to close the needles. You have to be prepared. If someone interrogates you, you will not know where the ghost is. I've changed my mind, like this."

Zhu Menshang poked the needle in his hand against the wall again. This needle was almost nailed to Li De's cheek, poking a small hole in the brick wall. He unexpectedly replaced it with another needle at some time.

Li De was surprised: "Master Patriarch, how did you change? How did the fake become real, and the real became fake again?"

Zhu Menshang didn't answer. He picked up his medicine bag, took out the medicine, smelled it, and asked, "Where did you get the formula for this medicine?"

Li De said: "Make some at random."

Zhu Menshang said: "Are you familiar with the Soup Song Jue? Let me recite a few lines and listen."

Li De said nonchalantly: "This..."

Zhu Menshang hit him on the head and cursed: "You don't even know how to prepare the top medicine! These medicinal materials are not produced by Tangmen, they are all inferior goods! You are still far behind, this is not what you can do You should find a good job, otherwise you will lose your life sooner or later!"

Li De knelt down and said: "Master Patriarch, accept me!"

Zhu Menshang said: "You are not qualified for this job, get out!"

Li De couldn't ask for anything, so he had to leave sadly.

Zhu Menshang walked out of the alley, greeted Xie Gubai, and said, "I'm telling you a joke."

The three of them walked side by side, and then Xie Gubai asked: "Why did you save him?"

Zhu Menshang said: "He is close to me with his steel mouth. He should be a disciple of my father's sect. He is a distant relative. I care about the kindness of incense and love, so I gave him a hand."

Xie Gubai said: "With your medical skills, you can make a living without doing a big business."

Zhu Menshang said: "I don't charge for medical treatment. How can I get the expenses if I don't cheat?"

Xie Gubai said with a smile: "You don't get paid to treat people, but you do get paid to deceive people. It's also interesting."

Zhu Menshang said: "Why do you look down on the tricks of charlatans?"

Xie Gubai said: "I don't dare, I just happen to be making some money."

Zhu Menshang was surprised when he heard what he said.The so-called "golden point" refers to the business of cheating money by using divination to tell fortunes. Xie Gubai showed his talent, and every move he made looked like a noble man. How could he look like a fortune teller setting up a stall?Zhu Menshang shook his head and said, "I don't believe it."

Xie Gubai said: "Let's just say that you just let that person go. He is currently innocent and has evil intentions. If you don't punish him severely, I'm afraid he will do it again immediately."

Zhu Menshang said: "It sounds like that. In fact, I can also read faces."

Xie Gubai said "Oh?" and asked, "You can also read faces?"

"You can tell the past and future by reading faces. I can also tell the past and future by reading faces. It's just that the way I see it is different." Zhu Menshang said solemnly, "There are bloodshot eyes at the corners of your eyes. That's because you haven't slept enough. Xiaoba also has it. This morning you guys Neither of them slept well."

Xie Gubai said: "When you arrive in a new place, insomnia is inevitable."

Zhu Menshang said: "You are a tourist who is used to traveling. It would be unreasonable if you lose sleep every time you go."

Xie Gubai said: "You also have bloodshot eyes and insomnia?"

Zhu Menshang said: "Are you the same as me? You feel like you're in trouble, so you can't sleep well?"

Xie Gubai said: "Xiaoba and I are just two tourists. We have no relatives or enemies here. How can we cause trouble?"

Zhu Menshang pointed at himself and said: "I am trouble. You asked me why I helped him, then why did you help me?"

Xie Gubai and Xiaoba stopped at the same time and looked at Zhu Menshang.

Zhu Menshang said: "I thought about it. You deliberately covered it for me last night so that Mr. Shen would not pay attention to the old piano master. Are you from the night list?"

Xie Gubai said "Oh?" and asked: "So you are treating the old piano master to do the night list?"

Zhu Menshang's heart suddenly thought, "Didn't he make a fuss about it?" He said, "I didn't say that. What evidence do you have?"

Xie Gubai smiled slightly and said: "His huqin only has one string, not two. He hid in the dark and played the qin without anyone noticing. Besides, his qin skills are poor. He is obviously not a luthier who has been immersed in this skill for many years."

Zhu Menshang said: "That's it?"

"Fuju Pavilion is three miles away from the road where Dian Cang's convoy is taking. What are you doing in an ambush there? If Mr. Shen's statement that something is going to happen in Fuju Pavilion is true, excluding me, Xiaoba, a blind luthier and a doctor, what's the point? What could have happened? If you think about it again, the person who shot and killed Tao Dashan, the richest man in Guangxi, and became famous in one fell swoop 22 years ago was a master who could carry out assassinations without getting close to the convoy. It is possible that the two attacks were linked together."

"'Arrow Like Time', one of the top ten killers on the night list, hasn't made a move in seven years." Zhu Menshang said.

"Perhaps the eye disease is the reason for his retirement." Xie Gubai said, "If you think about it carefully, this is reasonable."

"It's just possible." Zhu Menshang asked again, "Why are you helping me?"

Xie Gubai did not answer the question, but said, "It's time to go back to the inn."

Damn it, Zhu Menshang thought to himself, this Xie Gubai is anything but simple.

As soon as the three of them entered the inn, they saw several strong men blocking the door.In the inn, Shen Yuqing was waiting for them, and the corners of his eyes were also bloodshot.

Seeing them coming back, Shen Yuqing immediately stood up and said, "Sorry to bother you two. Where did you two go last night?"

Zhu Menshang said: "Didn't I take your car to come here? I didn't sleep well in the morning. I wanted to go out to make a living in the afternoon, but something happened, so I came back."

Xie Gubai said: "Xiaoba and I want to see Dr. Zhu's methods and go with him."

Shen Yuqing asked: "Has anyone seen it?"

Zhu Menshang laughed loudly and said, "Damn it, at least dozens or hundreds of people have seen it. Why don't you just ask around?"

Shen Yuqing said: "I believe the three of you, but..."

Xiao Bahu said: "There is a man in the city trying to extort money. His name is Li De. He shouldn't have gone far. We will find out if we catch him and ask him."

Zhu Menshang turned to look at Xiaoba, very surprised.Xiaoba still lowered his eyes, but glanced sideways at Xie Gubai.Xie Gubai held his head high and didn't take it seriously. It seemed that what Xiaoba said had been expected by him, or he had done it under his instruction.

Zhu Menshang suddenly understood the reason why they followed him out. It turned out that they were just to prove his whereabouts.

Shen Yuqing gave a few instructions to his subordinate, and the subordinate left in a hurry.

Xie Gubai asked: "Did something really happen?"

Shen Yuqing nodded and said: "Yesterday, the messenger Dian Cang was assassinated. An arrow pierced his chest, and he died before the doctor could find him."

Xie Gubai said: "An arrow is like time?"

Shen Yuqing said: "This matter is not trivial. My father has sent people to seal Qingcheng. We must find the murderer."

His brows were furrowed and he looked worried.Even if Qingcheng is one of the Nine Families, offending Dian Cang is not a trivial matter. At this moment, the news has not been sent back to Dian Cang. If the murderer can be caught as soon as possible, Dian Cang will be able to give an explanation.

"If the murderer really flies like time, I'm afraid he would have gone far away long ago." Xie Gubai said, "The murderer has no reason to return to Qingcheng."

Shen Yuqing said: "Something must have happened in the Fuju Pavilion last night."

Xie Gubai said: "Maybe the information is wrong?"

"The information must be correct." Shen Yuqing clearly believed in the source of the information.

Xie Gubai said: "But nothing happened in Fuju Pavilion last night."

"Yes." Shen Yuqing said, "If anything happened, it was Mr. Zhu who cured the blind piano player."

Zhu Menshang's heart moved. He didn't expect Shen Yuqing to be suspicious of this.

Xie Gubai said: "Does Mr. Shen suspect that Doctor Zhu is an arrow that flies like time?"

"An arrow flies like time. He became famous with one arrow 22 years ago. Doctor Zhu was still a child at that time, and his age did not match up. But the blind piano player..." Shen Yuqing paused and said, "Ye Bang first hired Doctor Zhu with a lot of money. I came to Fu Ju Guan to treat a patient, and this patient was like an arrow of time. He contracted an eye disease and lost his sight a few years ago, and has since retired. He only took this business in order to treat his eyes. Last night, I felt soft-hearted and let go of the dragon. He shot the messenger, and the two attacks were in series, doesn’t it make sense?”

"You're right!" Zhu Menshang was about to blurt out, praising Shen Yuqing.But he still kept his composure and asked Shen Yuqing: "So Mr. Shen doubts me?"

Shen Yuqing nodded and said: "Although I am suspicious, there is no evidence, and sir has not taken the opportunity to abscond. I am willing to believe you, but you need to explain why you came to Qingcheng."

Zhu Menshang sneered and said, "It seems that if I don't make it clear, I will be captured on the spot?"

He looked around. There were seven strong men around him. Bai Dayuan from yesterday was also among them. Together with the unfathomable Mr. Shen, the possibility of his escape was extremely slim.

Xie Gubai asked: "Doctor Zhu, why don't you tell Mr. Shen the purpose of this trip? This can help avoid misunderstandings."

Zhu Menshang said: "I provide medicine and medicine, and I have no fixed place to live. This time I came to Qingcheng to provide medicine."

Shen Yuqing said: "Is it really for practicing medicine?"

Xie Gubai said: "Wouldn't it be clear when Li De is captured?"

Shen Yuqing nodded, cupped his hands and said, "I originally trusted the three of you, but I'm just asking you to stay in Qingcheng during this period. I will send someone to protect your safety."

Zhu Menshang sneered and said: "If you monitor, you will monitor. That's nice to say."

Shen Yuqing bowed and saluted. Zhu Menshang was surprised and asked, "What does this mean?"

Shen Yuqing said: "It is Shen's fault to harass the three of them without any basis. Unfortunately, it is a very important matter. Whether the three of them complain or hate it, Shen will bear the responsibility. If there is a request afterwards, Shen will do his best. Cooperate. The three of you will have food and clothing in Qingcheng during this period. If you need to take care of anything, just give me your instructions."

Zhu Menshang understood that in fact, because of his identity, he was sent to prison first, tortured and interrogated, but Shen Yuqing still acted on the premise of not hurting others, even being polite and considerate. If he didn't know what to do, he would be asking for trouble.So he said: "I will stay in Qingcheng to practice medicine this month."

Xie Gubai said: "That arrow struck like time. It's difficult to catch him now. Mr. Shen, the real murderer is the person behind the scenes. The night list is just a person who collects money to buy life. If we catch the real murderer, wouldn't it be Can you give Dian Cang an explanation?"

How easy is it to catch the real culprit?To this day, Shen Yuqing still cannot figure out who is behind the scenes.

Xie Gubai said again: "One person can plan for shortcomings, and two can plan for strengths. If Young Master needs it, Xie will not hesitate to contribute his meager strength."

Shen Yuqing's eyes lit up. He had always been interested in these two masters and servants, and he also wanted to win over Zhu Menshang. He immediately said: "Then if I bother you tomorrow, please help yourself."

"Is there a brothel in Qingcheng?" Zhu Menshang suddenly asked.Shen Yuqing was stunned.Bai Dayuan shouted loudly: "What did you say?!"

"I asked if there is a brothel!" Zhu Menshang also shouted loudly, "Can't I ask?"

Shen Yuqing smiled and said: "Yes, it's called Xinghua Tower. Go east, pass through four alleys, turn left and go straight until you see a brightly lit place."

"You are familiar with it, a regular customer?" Zhu Menshang asked with a smile.

"Nonsense!" Bai Dayuan said angrily, "Does my young master need to go to a brothel?"

It may be difficult to make things difficult for Shen Yuqing, but it is much easier to make things difficult for Bai Dayuan.Zhu Menshang smiled and said: "You mean, your young master can just rob her if he wants? Or do you want prostitution for free?"

Bai Dayuan was furious, Shen Yuqing waved his hand and said: "Uncle Dayuan, Doctor Zhu is just joking." Then he held his hands and said, "You three, please."

Zhu Menshang and the other three went back to the room by themselves. When they arrived at the door, Zhu Menshang asked Xie Gubai: "Did you expect that if I ran away, I would not be able to escape far and would be caught?"

Xie Gubai said: "If you are caught, I will be implicated." He shook his head and said, "Self-preservation is the first priority."

Zhu Menshang knew that this man was not a simple person, and he must have a plan when he came to Qingcheng.He suddenly remembered something and asked: "You said you were a golden point, what do you think of my appearance?"

Xie Gubai looked Zhu Menshang up and down and said calmly: "You are the reincarnation of the Tianji Star, and your destiny is with the twin stars of Ziwei and Tiansha, but you are unstable. If you follow the wrong person, you will be the culprit of chaos in the world. If you follow the right person, you will be the cause of chaos in the world. People are the heroes who govern the world."

Zhu Menshang laughed loudly: "You are not good at what you do! You are talking about wealth and fame, but you are saying that I am the reincarnation of the Tianji star. You can't earn money by boasting like this!"

Xie Gubai said lightly: "Golden points are difficult to make, but you will be satisfied if you trick a few fire points." Zhu Menshang asked again: "What about you? What kind of star reincarnation are you?"

Xie Gubai said lightly: "I am a lone star with a moon destiny. When I live, I shine for one person. When I die, I die for one person. To achieve this person, my life is enough."

Zhu Menshang said: "It sounds a bit tragic. I will go to a prostitute later, how about you?"

Xie Gubai smiled and said, "I'm going to sleep."

Zhu Menshang laughed loudly and entered the room directly.Xie Gubai glanced at Xiaoba, who nodded and returned to the lobby.

The people sent by Shen Yuqing quickly caught Li De. Li De told him what happened today. It turns out that Zhu Menshang came to find acupoints for medical treatment.Shen Yuqing thought to herself that if Zhu Menshang was an accomplice, even if he did not escape today, he would not be able to live there permanently. She became less suspicious and said to Li De, "You pretended to be a doctor and cheated. This is a serious crime. You should be punished fifty years and serve three years." Labor service.”

Li De just kowtowed and admitted his mistake, complained that he was pitiful, and begged Shen Yuqing to show mercy.

Shen Yuqing shook his head and said: "Fifty sticks can be avoided, but three years of hard labor is what he deserves." He sent someone to take Li De away.

In the back of the hall, Xiao Ba looked at Shen Yuqing's back from a distance, thoughtfully, and then returned to the room. Soon, the lights went out.On the contrary, Zhu Menshang changed his clothes and went to look for flowers and willows.

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Shen Yuqing summoned the carriage, left Zhuxiang Tower, and drove slowly towards the Jixiang Gate in the south of Qingcheng.

In the martial arts world, if you talk about Qingcheng, you are referring to the Qingcheng sect among the nine major schools. But if you mention Qingcheng in Sichuan and Guizhou, people will point you in one direction, and that is Ba County.If you arrive in Ba County and ask where the Qingcheng Sect is?One might point to a small town in the distance.

It was an inner city built along the river. It was about 270 feet long from north to south and 450 feet wide from east to west. The city wall was winding along the river, four feet high, three feet thick at the bottom and two feet thick at the top. There were four courtyards inside. Ten, 870 houses, three thousand eight hundred and seventy eight.The terrain of Ba County is rugged, and the houses in the city are built according to the terrain. They are scattered in heights and undulations, and they still look majestic.The small city is located at the intersection of two rivers, with ferries going east and north. There are three gates on each side of the southwest, one big and two small. The main gate in the south is called Jixiang, and the main gate in the west is called Ruyi.Just as the Shaolin people in the Buddhist capital often refer to the thousand-year-old temple, this city is how Qingcheng residents know the name Qingcheng Sect.

Shen Yuqing was deep in thought in the carriage. He did not fully believe what Xie Gubai and Zhu Menshang said.He admires these two people and wants to win over them, but if they are really night list spies...

It's best to find out the truth before the next Dian Cang messenger arrives.

The carriage stopped in front of Juntian Palace.Qingcheng Mountain, where Qingcheng originated, is one of the holy places of Taoism. The early Qingcheng sect had many connections with Taoism. However, as early as 200 years ago, the Qingcheng sect left Taoism and became a traditional martial arts sect. It just missed the old days. Qingcheng sect Most of the buildings and residences in the city are still named after Taoist allusions.

As soon as Shen Yuqing got out of the car, two disciples came forward to greet her.Shen Yuqing asked: "Is dad in there?"

A disciple said: "The master is resting in the Changsheng Courtyard. He has given instructions that if the young master comes back, please wait in the Qiantang."

Juntian Hall is the official office of Qingcheng, and Qiantang is a room on the right side of Juntian Hall. It is the place where the head of the clan discusses matters privately with important officials in the faction.The assassination of the Dian Cang messenger was an important matter, and Shen Yongci made an appointment in Qiantang, which shows his caution.

Shen Yuqing waved the two disciples to leave, entered the Juntian Hall, and walked towards the Qian Hall.As soon as he entered the door, he was suddenly called by a voice: "Yu'er." Shen Yu listened to the voice and knew it was his mother, Mrs. Chu, so he turned around and called: "Mother!"

Mrs. Chu asked: "How was the investigation?"

Shen Yuqing said: "I don't have any clues yet."

Mrs. Chu frowned and said: "Your father didn't sleep well last night. I advised him to rest assured. A messenger died on Qingcheng Road. Dian Cang is not happy, but what can he do? Dian Cang really wants to make trouble, Qing Cang Is the city afraid of him?"

Mrs. Chu's real name is Chu Jingtan, and she is the second disciple of Master Huiyi, the former head of Emei. When she was young, she was a sassy chivalrous woman who was straight-forward and uncompromising.As for Shen Yongci, although he is the son of the head of Qingcheng, he is gentle and elegant, like a scholar, without any charlatanism.When Shen Yongci went to Tangmen with his father, he fell in love with Chu Jingtan at first sight. Emei was under the jurisdiction of Tangmen, so in order to avoid disputes, he first proposed to Mrs. Lengmian for marriage.The cold-faced lady only said that Chu Jingtan was arrogant and could not be controlled by her, and asked Shen Yongci to ask the question himself.

After a while in Tangmen, Chu Jingtan had a good impression of Shen Yongci. When she heard that he went to Tangmen to propose marriage, she suddenly felt that he was incompetent and timid, like an embroidered pillow, and couldn't help but despise him.Not long after, Shen Yongci prepared a pair of Dendrobium pearls, a pair of dragon and phoenix dancing swords crafted by Kongtong craftsmen, and a book of Feiye Nineteen Swords, and personally sent them to Emei as a betrothal gift.

It is said that when Chu Jingtan saw the rich betrothal gift, he just said lightly: "Pearls are useless and swords are empty. It is difficult for Chu Jingtan to marry a disciple." After that, he picked up a pearl and threw it at Shen Yongci.

She used Emei's secret technique of "spending a lot of money" in this move. The castration was fast and urgent. If it was a hidden weapon, it could really break the ribs.At this time, Shen Yongci was only three feet away from her. He picked up the Tenglong Sword and used one of the Nineteen Feiye Swords, "Flying Leaves and Broken Flowers". He stabbed out with the sword and cut the pearl in half.

Shen Yongci picked up the two halves of the pearl on the ground, bent down and saluted Chu Jingtan and said: "Feiye sent a message, and the famous leader confirmed the love. Shen Yongci is not a weak lover."

This sword demonstrated Shen Yongci's superb swordsmanship that was inconsistent with his appearance, and he also responded to Chu Jingtan's words smoothly, winning his heart immediately.Chu Jingtan left the pearl and the sword manual to the Emei sect to repay her teacher's kindness, and only took away the Tenglongfengwu sword and the pair of half-cut pearls, and married Shen Yongci.From then on, the dragon and phoenix swords were the swords worn by the couple, and the split pearls were respectively set on a pair of dragon-exploring pearl hairpins cast by skillful craftsmen.

This marriage proposal was widely circulated in the martial arts world and angered a group of heroes who had long been interested in Chu Jingtan, including Zhuge Yan, the current leader of Dian Cang.In order to pursue Chu Jingtan, Zhuge Yan, who was still the prince at the time, went to Emei and invited her to travel around the country for a year, but for some reason they ended up unhappy.

Shen Yuqing often heard old friends in the sect mention the past of her parents' marriage. Every time she asked about it, Chu Jingtan felt a little embarrassed. On the contrary, Shen Yongci laughed and said that your mother must have deliberately chosen the biggest one. Throw away the pearls, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to marry this woman.These words naturally caused Chu Jingtan to roll his eyes, saying that he was getting an advantage and still behaved.

Chu Jingtan was very arrogant when she was young. After marrying into Qingcheng, she did not want her wife to rely on her husband's status, so she asked to be called by her surname both inside and outside, so everyone in the martial arts community called her "Mrs. Chu".Although she is getting older now and has lost a lot of her bloodshed in the past, she is still straightforward and bold.Shen Yongci has a humble and gentle personality, and treats others with tolerance. Therefore, the people in Qingcheng are more afraid of Mrs. Chu than the leader.

Shen Yuqing knew her mother's character, so she only said: "People will die on Qingcheng Road after all, and it's hard to explain to Master Zhuge. If there is one less thing to do, why bother to do one more thing?"

Mrs. Chu said: "I'm not saying that this matter doesn't matter, but is it really worth bothering your father all night?"

Shen Yuqing smiled and said, "Mother, are you feeling distressed?"

Mrs. Chu laughed and scolded: "Is it your turn to tease me? I'll give you a slap in the face."

Shen Yuqing smiled and said, "Mom is reluctant to let go. Don't worry, my child will take care of this matter."

Mrs. Chu said: "Sing a great show and watch. Don't let your uncles look down upon you."

Shen Yuqing knew the meaning of Mrs. Chu's words, her heart sank, and she had no choice but to answer yes.Mrs. Chu then gave a few more instructions before leaving.

Shen Yuqing arrived at the Qiantang Hall and thought about it for a while. When she heard footsteps, she quickly stood up.Three middle-aged men in expensive attire came in one after another. Shen Yuqing greeted him and said, "Dad, uncle, Mr. Fu."

The leader was tall, thin, and handsome. He was Shen Yuqing's father, Shen Yongci.Although he is nearly fifty years old, he looks like he is thirty years old.The second person is shorter, about 50 years old, and his appearance is somewhat similar to Shen Yongci. He is less bookish, but more heroic. He is Shen Yongci's biological brother, his name is Shen Yayan, and he is the current Qingcheng second in command.The third one looks older, with long beard, mottled gray hair, and a very burly figure. He is Langyan, an old man from Qingcheng. In terms of seniority, he is still above ordinary people, and he is also a Qingcheng torture hall. Principal.

After the three of them had settled down, Shen Yuqing sat down.Shen Yongci asked: "How is the investigation going?"

Shen Yuqing shook his head and said: "My child is incompetent and I haven't found any clues yet."

Shen Yayan said displeased: "Why is it that after searching for a long time, there are still no clues?"

Shen Yongci said: "This is an important matter. The news will be sent back to Dian Cang in a few days. The second batch of envoys will arrive in a blink of an eye. Even if we can't hand over the person, we must at least give an explanation."

Shen Yuqing said: "This matter needs to be investigated in two parts. The first one is the murderer. It's not surprising that the night list has been buying people's lives for a long time. We have to know who did it. The envoy was assassinated at Mao hour today. The envoy was in chaos and was delayed in the middle. After a while, Hai'er received the news and immediately sent people to search the area, but no suspicious person was found. Dian Cang's motorcade arrived in Qingcheng at noon, and immediately handed the body to the execution hall for inspection. The remaining parts... Mr. Fu, please tell me."

Shen Yuqing looked at Fu Langyan, and Fu Langyan said: "The body has been sent to the execution hall for inspection. The headmaster and the young master were informed before. The envoy died from an arrow in the chest. Looking at the technique, it should be the arrow from the night list. Like time."

Shen Yayan said: "Time flies like an arrow? You haven't heard from him for seven years, right? I thought he was either retiring or committing suicide. I didn't expect that he has returned to the world now."

Fu Langyan said: "There is another surprise."

Shen Yongci asked: "What's so strange about it?"

Fu Langyan said: "There is no murder weapon."

Shen Yongci frowned and asked, "No murder weapon?"

Fu Langyan said: "As we all know, the arrows used by Arrow Like Time are different from ordinary ones. They are not made of feather bamboo. Instead, they use a slender hollow iron tube as the arrow body, with a fine iron arrow cluster in front, filled with strong internal force, and even the last arrow. Even hard skulls can penetrate."

Shen Yuqing said: "The child was the first to arrive in the convoy. At that time, I only saw wounds on the chest of the messenger's body, but no arrows. According to other people's descriptions, I only heard the sound of breaking through the air, followed by the messenger's wail."

Fu Langyan continued: "There are holes in the body, suspected of being injured by arrows, but there are no arrows like the bows and arrows used by Guangyang, so we can't find the murder weapon."

Shen Yu listened to the orifice and asked: "Suspected of an arrow wound? Isn't it an arrow wound?"

Fu Langyan said: "It was too late to tell the young master about this. The execution hall later inspected the body and found that the wound was [-]% similar to the arrow wound, but the edges were rough. It was not only different from the iron arrows used by Arrows like Time, but also different from ordinary bows and arrows."

Shen Yongci asked: "What on earth is that?"

Fu Langyan said: "It's still an arrow, but it's just a bow made of hardwood. It may be quite rough."

Shen Yuqing thought for a while and said: "Bows and arrows made of hard wood are not like the arrows that resemble time."

Shen Yayan asked: "I heard how many visitors were there at Fuju Pavilion last night?"

Shen Yuqing hurriedly replied: "Indeed."

Shen Yayan asked: "Has anyone been captured?"

Shen Yuqing said: "These three people are still in Qingcheng and have not escaped. There is no evidence at the moment, so my nephew has not captured them."

Shen Yayan said angrily: "Since there is suspicion, why not take it down? How can these thieves tell the truth if they are not tortured to extract confessions? Why are you so confused?"

Shen Yuqing said: "There is no real evidence. If you frame an innocent person, how can you explain it?"

Shen Yayan said: "It's much easier to explain than Dian Cang! You are so soft-hearted and can't accomplish big things!"

Shen Yong said: "There is nothing wrong with being kind and soft-hearted. Can you be crueler than Huashan? How many people in the martial arts world really respect the Yan family?"

Shen Yayan sneered: "But who dares to invade Huashan? This will not happen in Huashan!"

Shen Yuqing said: "My nephew has sent people to monitor them, and they are expected to be unable to escape. Before there is any proof, my nephew does not want to hurt innocent people by mistake."

Shen Yayan said: "If you don't want to hurt innocent people by mistake, just leave them to me!"

Shen Yuqing said: "It was my nephew's negligence that allowed Ye Bang to succeed. How can I let my uncle deal with the aftermath for my nephew?"

Shen Yayan said: "If you know you made a mistake and you still don't make up for it, do you have to let the murderer go to make up for it?"

Shen Yuqing said: "My nephew has his own sense of propriety, uncle, don't worry."

Shen Yayan was aggressive, and Shen Yuqing seemed to give in step by step, but never agreed to leave the matter to Shen Yayan.Shen Yong said: "Brother, leave this matter to Yu'er."

When Shen Yayan saw the leader's words, even though she was displeased, she had to suppress it and said: "This matter must be done well before the envoy Dian Cang comes!"

Shen Yongci asked Shen Yuqing again: "What is the second thing you said?"

Shen Yuqing said: "Who bought the Yebang Killer to kill the Dian Cang Messenger in Qingcheng? Who is good for this?"

This is a big question, what is the enemy’s motivation?Although it is true that the assassination of an envoy has shaken the relationship between Dian Cang and Qing Cheng, it is not beyond repair.But who does this benefit?Qingcheng has always adhered to the "middle way" and tried his best not to antagonize others. The Tang Sect had no motive, Huashan had no grudges against Qingcheng, not to mention the Shaolin Wudang Beggar Clan.The followers of the Kongtong sect were known as the Iron Sword and Silver Guards. They had strict discipline and were stationed at the border after the Kunlun Conference. They never left Gansu and were rarely involved in martial arts struggles.

Shen Yayan said: "Is it the personal enmity of the envoy?"

"Or is it a personal enmity of the Shen family?" Shen Yuqing said, "This is the key. Only by finding the enemy can we find out the truth."

Shen Yayan said: "That's the assassin of the night list. Even if you catch him like arrows, he still doesn't know who invited him. This clue will be lost in the sea. It's better to kill the murderer directly and send his head to Dian Cang apologizes."

Shen Yuqing said: "The clues are also clues."

Shen Yayan sneered and said, "You can tell me, why didn't you catch the three suspects?" Then she turned to Shen Yong and said, "Master, why don't you leave this matter to me."

Shen Yuqing said hurriedly: "Uncle, my nephew has his own ideas!"

Shen Yongci pondered for a while and said, "Brother, I don't need to bother you with this matter. Let Yu'er try it first." Then he patted Shen Yuqing on the shoulder and said, "I'll leave it to you."

Shen Yayan wanted to say more, but Shen Yongci asked, "Has Dian Cang's envoy been properly arranged?"

Shen Yayan swallowed what she was about to say and replied: "We are all staying in Daoqing Hall as guests."

Shen Yong said, "Don't neglect me. I'll leave this matter to you."

Shen Yayan frowned, obviously very dissatisfied. Due to the order from the leader, she had to hold her hands and said: "Yes."

Shen Yongci stood up, patted Shen Yayan on the shoulder and said, "Let's go about our business." He glanced at Shen Yuqing.Shen Yuqing and Fu Langyan also stood up and saluted.

After Shen Yong resigned, Shen Yuqing said to Fu Langyan: "Mr. Fu, I want to see the body."

Fu Langyan bowed and said, "Young Master, please come this way."

Shen Yuqing followed Fu Langyan and left Juntian Palace and walked to Yuantian Palace.Halfway through, Fu Langyan suddenly said: "Master Ya has become more and more irritable recently."

Shen Yuqing said calmly: "Uncle is old. My father has relied on him very much in the past few years. There are many chores in the sect. When big things happen, it is inevitable that he will be anxious."

Fu Langyan said: "Now that the young master is older, I can help him share more, so as to reduce the burden on Master Ya."

Shen Yongci ranked third, with a total of six brothers and sisters. The second sister married to the Peng family in Jiangxi, and the younger sister married to the Yin family in Hengshan. The fourth child, Shen Congfu, and the fifth child, Shen Miaoshi, were both born from the second wife and could not inherit the title. Later, they were each Sent to Sichuan and Guizhou to take charge.Shen Yayan has always been smart and capable. In comparison, Shen Yongci is gentle and elegant. Although he has the demeanor of a humble gentleman, his ability to take on major responsibilities is still doubtful.Shen Yayan seemed to be the one expected by the public, but for some unknown reason, 11 years ago, the previous headmaster appointed Shen Yongci to take over as headmaster. Shen Yayan was not dissatisfied at the time and seemed not surprised by this arrangement.

Nine years ago, when Shen Yongci took over, the affairs of the faction were still mostly handled by Shen Yayan.Without the pressure from his father, Shen Yayan's arrogance gradually grew, and Shen Yongci didn't care.It was only when Shen Yuqing came of age that he began to take over the affairs of the sect, many of which were originally Shen Yayan's work.

There was something in Fu Langyan's words, why couldn't Shen Yuqing hear it?He also knew that most of his uncle's anger came from his own decentralization of power.Fu Langyan's intention was to take over Shen Yayan's power as soon as possible and suppress his arrogance, so as not to be looked down upon by him.

"The ancestral precepts of Qingcheng are the middle way. The old master's vision is right, Master Ya is not a middle way person." This was Fu Langyan's private sigh. Of course, he never said it in front of the Shen family.

Shen Yuqing asked about the details of the murder all the way to Yuantian Temple.The body was placed on the bed frame in the corner of the hall. Shen Yuqing opened the cloth and saw a young man about thirty years old, and asked, "What's your name?"

Fu Langyan replied: "Zhao Hanqian."

Shen Yuqing pulled the cloth down again.The upper body of the body was naked, which showed that it had been inspected by the execution hall. Except for a wound on the left chest as big as a copper coin, there were no other external injuries.Shen Yuqing turned the body over. There was also a wound on the back, which was larger than the one on the chest. This was because the arrow cluster moved forward and backward, and when it left the body, its strength slowed down and the flesh around the wound was pulled out.

Shen Yuqing couldn't help but admire him and said: "Go forward and then go out. It can be seen that the assassin has deep internal strength. The arrow flies like time and he is worthy of being one of the top ten masters on the night list."

Fu Langyan said: "Even I can't do it."

"Where is the carriage he rode in?" Shen Yuqing asked again, "I want to take a look."

Shen Yuqing followed Fu Langyan to the outside of the palace. The carriage was parked outside and the horse pulling the carriage had been sent to the stable.Shen Yuqing opened the curtain, and a pungent smell of blood came to his nose. Just as he was about to go in, Fu Langyan stretched out his hand to stop him: "Young Master, it's bad luck."

Shen Yuqing smiled slightly and said, "It doesn't matter." She got into the car.

The interior of the car was well decorated, with two down seat cushions, a colorful brocade blanket spread on the car floor, which was now stained with a large pool of black blood, and a small box that belonged to Zhao Hanqian. luggage.Shen Yuqing closed her eyes and meditated, and based on the position of the blood stain, she estimated the seat where Zhao Hanqian was when he was assassinated. She followed it and groped carefully on the back wall of the carriage, and sure enough, she found a small groove.That was when the arrow penetrated the chest and hit the back wall of the carriage. The arrow's power had weakened and only made a small dent in it.This carriage was made of fine elm wood with a hard texture. Shen Yuqing reached out and touched it, and when he touched it lightly with his fingertips, there seemed to be some powder. He looked at it intently and suddenly said "Huh?"

Fu Langyan outside the car asked: "What did the young master find?"

Shen Yuqing thought for a while and said: "Nothing." He took out a brocade handkerchief, wiped it on the groove, got out of the car, and asked: "Mr. Fu, how did the body and the carriage come in? Tell me again. explain."

Fu Langyan said: "At Mao hour this morning, the envoy heard the sound of breaking wind. It was still dark at that time, and they heard a scream. When the entourage opened the curtain, the envoy had been hit by an arrow and died."

Shen Yuqing asked: "Did you see the murder weapon at that time?"

Fu Langyan said: "When I opened the curtain, I didn't see the murder weapon. The convoy was in chaos and they didn't dare to move forward. The personnel we sent to protect them were not far away. They rushed there as soon as they heard the news."

Shen Yuqing asked again: "Who are the first ones to arrive?"

Fu Langyan said: "It's Xiao Zhou."

Shen Yuqing asked: "Zhou Lingye?"

Fu Langyan said: "Master Ya is responsible for guarding Chidao."

Shen Yuqing nodded and asked, "What happens next?"

Fu Langyan said: "Xiao Zhou sent someone to inform the young master to direct the convoy back to Qingcheng."

Shen Yuqing said: "This is what happened. I sent people to search the area at that time. After the team arrived in Qingcheng, Mr. Fu naturally conducted an autopsy. Has anyone else among them been close to the carriage?"

Fu Langyan said: "There was a chaos of war at that time. It was Xiao Zhou who moved the body down, and many people came close." He thought for a moment and then said, "Both the headmaster and Master Ya came to see it."

Shen Yuqing nodded and looked at the sky. It was almost dusk.Not long after he and Xie Gubai parted ways, he said calmly: "It seems like we don't have to wait until tomorrow to see each other again."

Fu Langyan asked: "What did the young master say?"

Shen Yuqing said: "Mr. Fu, please prepare a car, I want to leave the city."

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The carriage stopped at Zhuxiang Tower, and Shen Yuqing saw Xiaoba as soon as she entered the lobby.

"My young master is waiting for you." Xiaoba squinted his eyes, still looking listless.

Shen Yuqing asked curiously: "Mr. Xie knows that I am coming?"

Xiao Ba said: "Not necessarily. He said that if you are quick, you can see the young master tonight. If you are slow, then see you tomorrow. Tomorrow will have tomorrow's explanation, and tonight will have tonight's explanation."

Shen Yuqing asked: "What do you want to say?"

Xiaoba smiled slightly and said, "It depends on what you want to hear."

Shen Yuqing asked again: "Does Dr. Zhu also want to listen?"

Xiao Ba said: "Young master said that he is very happy at the moment. If you let him be more happy, he may not be happy anymore."

Shen Yuqing smiled slightly and said, "Please lead the way."

Xiaoba led Shen Yuqing upstairs, knocked on the door twice, and said, "Master Shen is here." Then he said to Shen Yuqing, "Master, please." Then he opened the door.

I saw Xie Gubai, dressed in white, sitting on the ground, with a tea set in front of him on a low table, and water boiling on the stove.

When Xie Gubai saw Shen Yuqing arriving, he pointed to the cushion and said, "Master, please."

Shen Yuqing bowed and sat in front of Xie Gubai. Xie Gubai said to Xiaoba again: "Xiaoba, make tea."

Xiaoba picked up the tea cup, washed it with hot water, put the tea leaves, and poured water to make tea.

Shen Yuqing asked: "Does Mr. Xie know that I will come?"

Xie Gubai said: "I think so. If the young master doesn't come, I will also be in trouble. Fortunately, I believe that the young master is a thoughtful person."

Shen Yuqing asked: "There are so many things, where do we start?"

Xie Gubai said: "I beg Mr. Shen to let Dr. Zhu live."

Shen Yuqing said "Oh?", very surprised.He had already guessed that Xie Gubai was not an ordinary scholar, but the fact that the other party expected his purpose was really unexpected.

Shen Yuqing said: "Why?"

Xie Gubai said: "Doctor Zhu has great medical skills. It would be a pity to kill such a talented person."

Shen Yuqing said: "Having such masters of medical skills on the night list is a disaster to the martial arts world."

Xie Gubai shook his head and said, "He is not from the Night List."

Shen Yuqing asked: "How do you know?"

Xie Gubai said: "If the messenger Dian Cang dies, Qingcheng will definitely conduct a strict search. I spent time with him today. He really had a way to escape and left long ago. It is a pity that such talents are treated as abandoned sons."

Shen Yuqing said: "In order to achieve the goal of the night list, there are also abandoned children."

Xie Gubai said: "If he killed the head of Dian Cang, it would be a pity for Dr. Zhu to treat him as an abandoned son. How much silver is a messenger worth? Let Ye Bang pay for such a miracle doctor?"

Shen Yuqing thought for a while, but before he could reply, Xiaoba made tea and brought it to him.Xie Gubai raised his glass and said, "Master Shen, please."

Shen Yuqing drank it in one sip. The tea was warm in color, sweet but not astringent, and he praised: "Good craftsmanship."

Xiaoba didn't answer and poured a second cup.

Shen Yuqing said: "The matter is serious and I cannot agree to it. If he is really innocent, he will be given a lighter sentence after finding out the truth."

Xie Gubai said: "Young Master Shen didn't mention finding out the evidence. I guess you already have the evidence?"

Shen Yuqing took out a brocade handkerchief from her arms, placed it on the table, and said, "Thank you, Master, please take a look."

Xie Gubai picked up the brocade handkerchief, looked at it for a moment, and saw some gray-red powder on it. He suddenly smiled, handed it to Xiaoba, and said, "Take a look."

Xiao Ba said: "Master, do you want to test me?"

Xie Gubai said: "Let's see how good your eyesight is."

Xiaoba took it and took a look and said: "These are sawdust, and there are two kinds of sawdust. One is elm wood, which is used in fine carriages, and the other is mahogany, which is a common wood for making erhu."

Shen Yuqing said: "I found this in the messenger's car. Based on the words and deeds of the three of them last night, I'm afraid even Mr. can't escape the involvement."

Xiao Ba said: "Young Master Shen means that, as Mr. Shen guessed, the blind piano master is like an arrow that flies like time?"

Shen Yuqing nodded and said: "Using the erhu as a bow and arrow is really unexpected. I made a mistake and let the assassin go before my eyes."

He was a little sad when he said this, as if he was ashamed of his own ignorance and incompetence, but he had no intention of blaming Zhu Menshang for deceiving him.

Shen Yuqing asked again: "But how do you know, sir, that I will be coming again soon?"

"I knew early on that the old man was an assassin." Xie Gubai said calmly.

Shen Yuqing's pupils suddenly shrank: "So, why didn't you say it?"

Xie Gubai said: "I'm just a tourist, Ye Bang, I can't afford to offend you."

Shen Yuqing said: "Can Qingcheng be offended?"

Xie Gubai smiled slightly and said, "Of course. You are reasonable, but they are not."

Shen Yuqing said: "So you helped Dr. Zhu?"

"I don't know who to help yet. Let me talk about your question first. How do I know you will come again?" Xie Gubai said, "When you came two hours ago, there was no evidence. The evidence now is just some sawdust." He took He picked up the tea cup, raised his head and drank it, and said calmly, "I just asked, where did the arrow go?"

This is the question in Shen Yuqing's mind.Where did the arrow go?The only answer is...

Xie Gubai said: "There is a traitor in Ye Bang in Qingcheng. Or maybe the person who hired Ye Bang to kill the envoy is from Qingcheng."

The water in the kettle boiled, and the sound of "wuwu" started churning in the room.

(End of this chapter)