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After successfully reuniting with the large army, Shi Dai's tense nerves gradually relaxed.

After waking up Jiang Baiyan, the group followed Song Ting's guidance to the formation. Not long after walking, they met Baili Qingzhi.

Unlike the frightened Ye Wanxing, when Shi Dai saw Baili Green Branch in the distance, she was lazily leaning against an iron pillar, stretching out her hand to play with the kid.

The ghosts in the illusion didn't hurt anyone. They were poked in the head and pinched by Baili Qingzhi, and they could only look at her slowly a few times.
Baili Qingzhi grinned at it.

Seeing an acquaintance, Yan Qing raised his eyebrows happily: "Aunt Baili!"

Hundreds of miles of green branches turn their heads.
She had dressed up before the banquet, with a high bun and a gold hairpin. Now her bun was all messed up, and her long hair was gathered up and tied behind her head with a hairband.
The hem of the skirt was also dirty.

"Hey, what a coincidence."
Baili Qingzhi's face was filled with joy, she lifted up her skirt and trotted over: "I was originally wondering if I was the only one here."

Ye Wanxing had a pale face and smiled gently: "Is Qingzhi injured?"

"It's okay - but it scared me when I first came in."
Recalling the not-so-pleasant memories, Baili Qingzhi shuddered: "Do you know what kind of place this is?"

Yan Qinghuan explained to her: "This place is an illusion created by others. Mr. Song is taking us to find the formation's eye to break the formation."

Baili Qingzhi raised his eyebrows and looked directly at Song Ting, who was silent.
Song Ting's voice was light: "Time is running out, let's keep going."

"When you find the formation eye, are you sure you can unlock it?"
Baili Jin moved closer to him and said hurriedly: "If you let the illusion disappear, I will give you enough money to spend a lifetime... no, two lifetimes!"

After saying that, veins popped up on his forehead, and he gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "The person who is causing trouble behind your back, don't let me catch him."

Shi Dai looked at him lightly.
When meeting Shen Liushuang during the banquet, Bai Lijin showed unabashed coldness, and Shi Dai had no good impression of this person.

Baili Qingzhi was enjoying himself. After hearing this, he joked: "Fortunately, this illusionist knows some formations. Otherwise, we would be trapped here like headless flies."

The guests at the banquet were the top three in the martial arts competition.
Shi Dai asked smoothly: "The formation master is not very popular in the ring, right?"

"Ah."
Baili Qingzhi nodded: "We have held so many martial arts competitions, but few formation masters have made it into the top three."

The reason is very simple, the layout of the formation is too cumbersome.

The stronger the formation, the more preparations need to be made in advance. Building the formation eye, weaving the spiritual thread, and supplying spiritual energy are all indispensable steps.
The competition in the arena is a real-time battle.

Generally speaking, before the formation is half complete and the formation master is still pulling the spiritual thread, the opponent is already close to the lifeline.

"The formation technique is too strong and the preparation period is also long."
Shen Liushuang interjected: "For example, today's illusion, the murderer behind the scenes has been planning it for at least several days."

"indeed so."
Ye Wanxing said: "There was originally a powerful formation master this year, but unexpectedly, he faced a swordsman."

The result can be imagined. The long sword pressed forward step by step, leaving him no chance to set up a formation.

Speaking of this, Ye Wanxing breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you all. If you weren't here tonight, I'm afraid..."

Shi Dai didn't speak, her eyes swept over everyone with different expressions.

So far, she has met most of the people in the Baili family.
Could the murderer be hiding in it?
If the murderer planned to kill Baili Liang in this level of hell, he would definitely have to separate from the others and do it alone.

After the tongue-pulling hell started, Jiang Baiyan, Shi Yunsheng and Nie Zhan were always with her, so they should be able to rule out suspicion.
The four of them provided alibi for each other.

"The illusion is so big."
Shi Dai broke the silence: "How did you meet?"

"Song Ting, Baili Jin and I met in Tongzhu Hell."
Chen Liushuang said: "I saw Qin Jiujiu shortly after I pulled out my tongue."

Who in Yuezhou didn't grovel and try his best to please him when he saw him?
As a brother-in-law, Baili Jin was called by his first name by Shen Liushuang. Baili Jin took a gloomy look and thought about the current situation, but stopped talking.

He also counted on the group's survival.

"Qing'er and I were transported together since the illusion appeared."
Ye Wanxing sighed softly: "It's also fate."

From this point of view, among everyone present, only Qin Jiujiu and Baili Qingzhi had a blank period of time.
Shi Dai kept the conclusion in mind seriously.

Jiang Baiyan lost all his sleep and raised his eyelids: "How many people are there at the banquet?"

"This is a celebration banquet, so we didn't invite any other guests."
Ye Wanxing knew everything and said: "There are six people in Baili's family, eight maids and boys. Apart from that, it's you."

so many people.
Shi Dai frowned bitterly, how could we rule this out one by one?

"It doesn't matter who it is."
Nie Zhan turned his wrist and said with great enthusiasm: "We just need to wait until we find the eye of the formation, break the illusory formation, and capture that guy alive."

He was born with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, a bit of unruliness that was not afraid of anything, and his voice was clear and clear, like a spark in the dark purgatory.

Yan Qinghuan likes to deal with this kind of people: "Okay!"

Baili Qingzhi smiled: "Young people are still energetic."
She spoke nonchalantly, lowering her eyes and looking at Ye Wanxing: "Second sister-in-law, do you think... could this case be related to the death of my eldest brother and sister-in-law?"

Ye Wanxing's lips trembled.
Holding up Qing'er's wrist, she said softly: "Maybe."

"But they have been dead for more than ten years. Why did the murderer take advantage of this time to attack?"
Baili Qingzhi frowned and thought: "If it has nothing to do with my eldest brother and sister-in-law... our family has never been involved in anything else in these years, right?"

She is extremely talented in business and comes from a wealthy family. Over the years, her status has risen.
As far as Baili Qingzhi knows, Baili's family has been quiet in recent years.

"There are often rumors in Yuezhou that your second brother has evil intentions and killed his eldest brother and sister-in-law."
Ye Wanxing remained silent for a long time and sighed: "Brothers are like brothers. I have been married to Ahong for many years, and I know what he is like - he is by no means a cruel person."

She turned her eyes slightly: "Maybe... it was really A Xiao and A Liang who did it. When the eldest brother was alive, he often scolded A Xiao for idleness and cut off his monthly money. As for A Liang, he was born in a separate family and has a relationship with his eldest brother. No kiss."

Nie Zhan couldn't help but sigh, and whispered to Shi Dai and others: "The rich and powerful families are so scary."

Shi Yunsheng nodded vigorously.
He was just a kid, and the most complicated intrigue he had ever experienced in his life was playing house with his schoolmates.

"If the murderer wants to avenge those two."
Shi Dai said: "It must be someone close to them, right?"

The maid Qing'er's eyelids moved and she subconsciously looked at Shen Liushuang.

"It's impossible for Sister Liushuang."
Shi Dai hurriedly protected her: "She grew up in Chang'an and has nothing to do with Jiangnan's Heart-Slashing Sword."

While exchanging information along the way, Shi Dai mentioned the knife mark on Baili Xiao's heart.

"Yes."
Baili Qingzhi suddenly realized: "It has to do with the Heart-Zhanting Knife. Why are there more and more clues?"

Nie Zhan faintly continued: "The most important thing is that the Heart-Zhanbing Knife itself is also a mystery."

"Heart-cutting knife."
Song Ting, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said: "Xu is from an official family."

Qin Jiujiu raised his head: "Why?"

"I grew up in a town on the outskirts of Yuezhou City."
Song Ting said softly: "There was a bully in the town who once killed a couple. Due to lack of evidence, the bully bribed the officials heavily and the matter was settled."

He paused for a moment, closed his eyes and recalled: "A few years later, the bully was killed by a heart-cutting knife."

Baili Qingzhi wondered: "How many years later?"

Song Ting nodded: "It's not just this. The Heart-Zhanying Sword has killed countless evil people who have gone unpunished. Jiangnan is so vast. How can the Heart-Zhanying Sword know what these people have done?"

Shi Dai realized: "The government's case files!"

The file saves time and effort when searching, and it also covers all cases, large and small, in Jiangnan states.

Based on this, it can explain why it took several years after the incident for Heart Zap to deal with the bullies in the town.

There are piles of files in the government, most of which are cases from a few years ago.
When I went to look through it with the Heart-Severing Sword, I found an old case.

People in the government...

Shi Dai's eyebrows moved.
The governor who investigated the cause of Bailice's death was the official most closely related to the case.

But he died more than ten years ago.

The scattered clues vaguely formed a thread. Just as Shi Dai was about to ask again, she suddenly heard a gust of wind passing by her ears.

——The leather paper in Qin Jiujiu's hand suddenly changed, turning into a huge black shadow, attacking forward with overwhelming momentum!
Taking advantage of the situation, I looked forward and saw a tall human figure wearing a black robe and a mask standing under the iron pillar that reached the sky.

Baili's family would never invite such weird guests to their celebration banquet.
Shi Dai understood his identity immediately, and with quick eyes and quick hands, she took out the thunder and fire talisman.

The man was still far away, and he didn't seem to notice anyone approaching.
Qin Jiujiu's offensive caught him off guard, but the next moment, the shadow puppet was cut in half and shattered into powder.

The man in black robe turned slightly sideways, and his eyes under the mask could not tell whether he was happy or angry.

The opponent was quite powerful, so Nie Zhan frowned: "Where is the formation eye?"

"The iron pillar in front of him."
Song Ting shouted: "Destroy it."

Before he finished speaking, Jiang Baiyan unsheathed his sword.

Amidst the clanging of the broken water, Shi Dai heard another sudden and long sound of bells and chimes.
She was shocked.

"sinner--"
The rough male voice echoed throughout the countryside, chilling to the bones: "Bai Liliang."

After struggling to maintain his composure for a long time, Ye Wanxing finally turned pale and screamed.

At the distant junction of heaven and earth, just like last time, a prison van surrounded by ghosts drove up.
The man in the prison car is Baili Liang.

He used the same kneeling posture as Baili Xiao, with his neck slightly raised, his eyes wide, and his original appearance was unrecognizable from his distorted facial features.
The open mouth was empty, and the red and purple tongue was held in his hand and held high in front of his chest.

The same is true of death with eyes closed.
There was also a vertical stab wound on his heart.

The death was so miserable that Ye Wanxing swayed and was caught by Qing'er with red eyes.
Bailijin's legs became weak and she fell straight to the ground: "This, this..."

Jiang Baiyan didn't care about their reactions. He held the Shuishui Sword tightly and attacked the black-robed man directly.

"The sinner Baililiang."
In front of the prison car, Hei Wuchang's expression was cold and his tone was calm: "To sow discord, engage in fraud, and be sentenced to a level of tongue-pulling purgatory, where he will be punished by a hundred years of tongue-pulling."

After hearing the verdict, the little ghosts were very happy, dancing and giggling in a very weird way.

Nie Zhan gritted his teeth: "Hurry, the illusion is about to change!"
According to the experience of the previous hell, the passing of a prison car is a sign of change.

By then, who knows where they will be transported.

Nie Zhan raised his sword eyebrows and made a seal with one hand: "Carrying the three-foot Longquan Sword in hand, I will never break the evil oath - here comes the sword!"

The words are completed and the words are spiritual.

The long sword fell from the sky and struck the head of the man in black robe with lightning speed.

The man in black robe did not hide.
He raised his hand and waved, and the three-foot green edge broke from the tip of the sword. The cracks spread out quickly like a spider web.

In just a split second, the sword shattered.Nie Zhan's eyes twitched: "This... this person can break my technique?"

"Watch out."
Song Ting said: "The illusion was set up by him and controlled by him."

In short, just like the fairy in the natal scroll, here, the man in black robe has control over everything.

Before Jiang Baiyan and Shen Liushuang could get closer, the man in black robe snapped his fingers.

In the Tongue Pulling Hell, all the wandering brats paused and turned around suddenly.

Ghosts and shadows rushed forward like a tide, and the sudden murderous aura was overwhelming.
Shi Dai's heart trembled, and she protected Shi Yunsheng and everyone in the Baili family and activated the thunder and fire talisman.

"You don't need to protect me."
He drew the sword and held it in his palm. When he raised his arm, the blade was as cold as snow.
Shi Yunsheng cut a few brats into two, shook his hair lightly, and cast a dark glance: "...I can also protect you."

Shi Dai was slightly startled, her eyes smiled and her eyebrows relaxed: "Okay."

Many ghost figures rushed forward, but Jiang Baiyan's expression did not change.
The wind filled his sleeves, and as his sword skills flew out, the dazzling clear light spread out.

Shi Dai heard several people behind her hiss in surprise.

Jiang Baiyan has a very confusing face, a crane-like posture, and a clear aura. No matter who sees him for the first time, they will think that he is a handsome young man with a good temper.
On the contrary, there was the chilling killing intent in his sword.

The little ghosts were by no means a formidable enemy to him, but there were too many of them and they became a gangrene on his bones.
Duan Shui's sharp edge is revealed, and his sword is light and dense. It looks like a gentle drizzle, but in reality, his moves are ruthless and leave no escape route.

Wherever he passed, all the demons and demons were wiped out, and there was no time to stop him.

Just at this moment, the bell rang again.

"The first level of hell is full of guests."
A strange sound came from the horizon, with a hint of schadenfreude: "Welcome the new guest to the thirteenth level of purgatory. The new guest's name——"

"Bai Lijin."

Damn.
Holding a knife to kill the imps who were coming one after another, Shen Liushuang clicked his tongue, gathered his spiritual energy, and swung towards the iron pillar beside the black-robed man.

The other party looked at her leisurely, and the dark pupils under the mask were as chaotic as ink.

Shen Liushuang saw him raise his right hand and snapped his fingers unhurriedly.

--"Snapped".

*
The thirteenth level of purgatory.

The surrounding scenery changed again. Shi Dai looked at the sky and took a deep breath.

Bailijin's cries and screams remained in her ears. When she blinked, the man was gone.
Also transported to other places with him were Ye Wanxing, Qing'er and Song Ting.

"Song Ting was indeed reported away."
Nie Zhan was very discouraged and frowned: "Without him, how can we find the formation?"

"Even if we find the formation's eye, I'm afraid there's nothing we can do."
Shen Liushuang sheathed the knife, her expression showing no obvious fluctuations: "The murderer is guarding the center of the formation. Once someone approaches, he can send us away with a snap of his fingers."

"I want to know," Baili Qingzhi asked without understanding, raising her right hand, "What are the thirteen levels of purgatory?"

"Purgatory Thirteen, Blood Pool Prison."
Shen Liushuang said: "People who are dishonest and evil will be thrown into a pool of blood and suffer after death."

Shi Dai cheered up and looked around.

Just like the name, this place is covered with blood-red swamps and has a foul smell.
The blood pools vary in depth, some are like small puddles, and some are shaped like ponds. Indistinct figures are floating in the blood, struggling in pain.

"It's over."
After walking through hell, Baili Qingzhi's eyes went blank: "The murderer won't want to drive away all Baili's family, right? I've never done anything bad."

"The murderer was obviously out for revenge."
Chen Liushuang said: "If you have a clear conscience, there is no need to worry."

She paused for a while, then softened her voice, her phoenix eyes dripping with warmth like water: "When we are together, I will try my best to protect you."

Baili Qingzhi didn't have the demeanor of an elder. He threw himself into her arms and rubbed her back and forth: "Axiang... Liushuang treats me so well!"

Shen Liushuang was rubbed helplessly, and the tips of her ears turned red.

Missing the chance to catch the murderer, Shi Dai quickly adjusted her mood and looked at Shi Yunsheng.

The ghost had just made a surprise attack, and Shi Yunsheng accompanied her to protect Baili Qingzhi and others.
There were so many imps that a gash was cut on his cheek.

"do not move."
Shi Dai looked serious and took out a bottle of golden sore medicine from her arms: "Does it hurt?"

Having been on duty in Zhenesi for so long, it became her habit to carry around bleeding and analgesic medicine.

He is a stable man and will not cry out in pain.
When Shi Dai's fingertips grazed the wound, Shi Yunsheng resisted the sting and said with a straight face: "It doesn't hurt."

In fact, it hurts a bit. Applying ointment to the injured area feels like it is being burned.
Shi Yunsheng puffed up one cheek to keep his facial features calm and not to wrinkle his face in pain.

He looked like a hamster. Shi Dai was amused and patted his head with a smile: "Okay, okay, I can endure the pain, it's great."

of course.
The child raised his chin proudly.

Jiang Baiyan stared at this scene speechlessly.
He almost forgot that pain and wounds could attract more attention from Shi Dai.

As early as in the spider spirit's cave, Shi Dai had blown air on him because he was injured.
His feelings were unclear at that time, but now that he thinks about it...

Jiang Baiyan's fingertips trembled.

When Shi Dai's breath passes through the injured area, does it count as part of her and enters his body?

Suddenly, Shi Dai turned around: "How is your wound? Have you brought any medicine?"

Jiang Baiyan regarded the ghost shadow as if it were nothing. His sword aura was filled with murderous intent and he never thought of evading it.
Fortunately, the kid's strength was limited and he only made two long marks on his left arm, plus a few small cuts.

Jiang Baiyan was dressed in white, and the blood flowing out could be noticed at a glance.

Shi Yunsheng raised his eyes and glanced away.
He could guess what Jiang Baiyan would say next without even thinking about it.

"It's okay", "It's okay", "Don't worry".

To be honest, sometimes even Shi Yunsheng has to admire him. This man can indeed endure pain.

Then I heard Jiang Baiyan's voice: "I didn't bring any medicine."
After a pause, as if hesitating, he said in a low voice: "It hurts a little."

Shi Yunsheng:?
Shi Yunsheng:? ? ?

Shi Yunsheng opened his eyes little by little and slowly raised his head.

Shi Dai did not hesitate, turned around and stepped forward: "Does it hurt? Let me take a look."

Shi Yunsheng:? ? ?
Shen Liushuang had an expressionless face and tried to calm his breathing.

Jiang Baiyan obediently lifted up his sleeves.

Sure enough, there were two blood marks one finger long.
Jiang Baiyan's complexion is cold white, with long marks and bleeding stains, and a bright red color, which is very eye-catching.

Shi Dai handed him the medicine and took out a handkerchief: "You wipe it."

Jiang Baiyan thanked him and took it, wiped away the blood, and applied the ointment to his fingertips.

He rarely spoke out about pain. When he asked Jiang Baiyan "how is it", Shi Dai's first reaction was that he would answer "no problem".
In any case, it is a good thing that Jiang Baiyan no longer insists on it.

His fingers are so long, Shida thought.
This hand has calluses from holding a sword all year round. If you look closely, you can see a few small scars from old age.

But it still looks good, like bamboo joints, the joints protrude with obvious curvature, and there are blood vessels on the back of the hand, like a light blue vine.

Shi Dai was concerned about his injuries and looked at him quietly for a few more times.

Jiang Baiyan was also looking at her.

She was shorter than him. From the current angle, Jiang Baiyan could see Shi Dai's slender eyelashes.
Like two thin clouds, the lake covering the bottom of the eyes occasionally blinks twice, like a small fan.

It should be an expression of concern and care.
Just being watched by her like this made him feel happy.

Jiang Baiyan applied the ointment carelessly, thinking that he could call out the pain more often in the future.

But just watching is not enough.

- Could he have gotten more?
The action of applying medicine suddenly stopped, and Jiang Baiyan flexed his knuckles.
Shi Dai looked up in confusion: "What's wrong?"

The beautiful peach blossom eyes were slightly slanted down, and the light in the eyes looked into her eyes.

Jiang Baiyan's voice was too soft: "It still hurts."

Shi Dai:?
Jiang Baiyan usually had his flesh and blood cut out and never said a word of pain. Today——

She opened her mouth but made no sound.

In an instant, Shi Dai roughly understood what he meant.
The pair of pupils that were full of murderous thoughts not long ago were as deep as wells, but the eyes looking at her were soft, like a cautious test, and also like a coquettish look.

She and Jiang Baiyan stood in the corner, and several people not far away were discussing the identity of the murderer behind the scenes.
Shi Dai turned her back to them, her movements and expressions hidden in the shadows, unable to be seen.

Her ears felt hot.
But he still lowered his head and blew lightly and quickly towards Jiang Baiyan's wound.

The pain is sharp, like a knife cutting on fire, and in the pain, a strange warmth instantly arises.

a little itchy.

The soft breath tickled his arms like a cat's paws.
Jiang Baiyan's knuckles trembled slightly, as if someone had set a ball of fire in his heart, burning his skin and making his heart beat faster.

Blending with the scent of Shidai, it is ironing and comfortable.
He loves it.

Shi Dai played quickly, feeling guilty for being a thief for some reason. Her heart beat wildly for two beats, and she forced herself to calm down: "Are you feeling better?"

She kept her voice low, like whispering, and when she raised her eyes, she saw Jiang Baiyan's eyes slightly curled up.

His face was faintly red.

His body seemed to be held by an invisible force, unable to move left or right.
Shi Dai felt subtly nervous, and her eyes swept over the high bridge of his nose, the small mole on his lips, and then the thin corners of his mouth.

Jiang Baiyan opened and closed his thin lips, but made no sound, only his warm breath came out quietly.
Through the shape of his lips, Shi Dai could see clearly what he meant——

Jiang Baiyan said: "I want more."

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