White Jade Tiger

Chapter 5 Volume [-] The Murderer
Volume [-] murderer

Chapter 1 Suspect

Among the three giants in Dafeng Hall, the famous "Golden Dragon Swordsman" Zhao Jian mysteriously lost his head on the day when his only son was rejoicing.

This is of course a major event that caused a sensation in the world.Even if they don't recognize Zhao Jian, anyone who has never met Zhao Jian has at least heard his name.

He has friends, and of course he has enemies.Whether it is his friend or enemy, he will be surprised and curious about this incident.

Some people who know more about this matter will be the object of questioning wherever they go. The question everyone wants to ask most is: 'Who is the murderer?'

No one knows the answer to this question, and no one dares to make a judgment.Because if someone says a wrong word, that person is also likely to lose his head in the middle of the night.Therefore, it is inevitable that there will be a lot of discussions in the arena - 'Zhao Jian is really dead? Has his head been cut off?'

' Absolutely true. '

'When did he die?'

’ on the day his son got married, March 27. '

'I heard that day was auspicious and auspicious for all things?'

'It was indeed a good day. '

"Of course you have to choose a good day to marry a daughter-in-law, but don't you want to choose a good day to kill someone?"

'That day is suitable for all things, suitable for marriage and murder. '

'So the man who killed him has not been found until now?'

'I'm afraid it's not easy to find this person. '

"But the people of the Zhao family should have some clues?"

'It seems a little bit. '

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So some enthusiastic people began to want to find more clues for the people of the Zhao family!
'Where did Zhao Jian die?'

'He died in Hefeng Villa. '

"There must have been a lot of people going to the Hefeng Villa to congratulate that day. Why didn't anyone see it?"

'Because he died in his closet. '

'Is his chamber really secret?'

' An absolute secret, not even his own daughter knew. '

'Anyone know?'

'It is said that there are only three people besides himself who have been to his secret room. '

'Which three people?'

"Sikong Xiaofeng, Shangguan Ren and his son. '

'Could it be possible to kill him, only these three people?'

' I'm really having a hard time coming up with a fourth. '

'why?'

"Zhao Jian is not an ordinary person. When he was less than 20 years old, he started to venture into the rivers and lakes with his sword. '

'I have also heard that when he was 17 years old, he drew his sword and killed the "Chang'an Tiger" in Chang'an City. '

From then on, within three years, he killed the "Seven Heroes of Guanzhong" and "Four Jiaos of the Yellow River", and also defeated the most famous swordsmen in Guanzhong, Xiao Daoren and Tao Zhongxiong. '

'So, before he was 20 years old, he was already famous all over the world. '

'When he was less than 30 years old, he helped Yun Feiyang establish the Dafeng Hall. Think about it, a person like this would never be beheaded casually. '

'I can't figure it out at all. '

'You should be able to imagine that the person who cut off his head must be someone who knows him very well, so he will be unsuspecting of this person. '

'This person's martial arts must also be very high, and his shots must be extremely fast. '

Lu Tong, the doctor of Huashan Mountain, was also there at the time, and also examined the corpse of Mr. Zhao. '

'How did he say?'

He concluded that the murder weapon that killed Mr. Zhao was definitely a sword, and he cut off Mr. Zhao's head with one sword. '

Both Sikong Xiaofeng and Shangguan Ren happened to be masters of sword use. '

'They are all first-class players. '

"Is Mr. Zhao's son the Zhao Wuji who can be stabbed for his friends at any time?"

'it's him!'

'Of course he won't be the murderer. '

'Never. '

"In your opinion, is the murderer Shangguan Ren? Or Sikong Xiaofeng?"

'I have no idea. '

'you guess?'

'I dare not guess. '

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These discussions can be heard in public places.

In the middle of the night, under the pergola of the melon shed in the small courtyard, and next to the small table and wine bottle in the private room, there are some words that others cannot hear.

'I heard that the most suspicious person is Sikong Xiaofeng. '

'why?'

'Because he was the last one to arrive at Hefeng Villa, and he arrived on the night of March 27th. '

'The last person should be without suspicion. '

'But later someone found out that he left Baoding on the 25th. '

'Then he should have arrived at Hefeng Villa on the 26th. '

'Xiashi should arrive at the latest. '

'Where did he go during the whole day from the day of the 26th to the night of the 27th?'

'Nobody knows. '

'That's why some people think that he is the most suspected. '

'good. '

'But I heard that on the 27th, Shangguan Ren was the only one who stayed with Zhao Erye all the time. '

'So the suspicion of Shangguan Ren is not small. '

'What about the two of them?'

'To this day they are still in Hefeng Villa. '

'Whoever leaves will be more suspicious, and of course none of them will leave. '

'Actually, it doesn't matter whether they go or not. '

'why?'

'Because they are all life and death friends of Zhao Erye, and they have no reason to do such a murderous thing. If no definite evidence can be found, no one dares to doubt them. '

'Is there any evidence now?'

'No. '

Today is the fourth day of April. The 'first seven' has passed.

night.

It has been seven days since Wuji found his father's body.

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It has been seven days and Wuji has not shed a tear, not even a single tear.

He never drank a drop of water, and of course he never ate a grain of rice.

His lips were chapped, even his skin was chapped.

His eye sockets have been sunken, and his healthy and ruddy face has become like a piece of white paper.

His whole body was stiff and numb.

Seeing this, everyone was frightened, even Qianqian was frightened.

But no one can persuade him.

He couldn't hear anything, he couldn't see anything.

The most uncomfortable person is of course Wei Fengniang, she has been crying, but now even her tears have dried up.

During these seven days, everyone seldom spoke, and everyone was looking for some clues to find out the real culprit.

But they couldn't find it.

They searched every inch of Hefeng Villa, but they couldn't find any clues that could help them find out the real culprit.

No one dared to doubt Shangguan Ren, let alone Sikong Xiaofeng, but apart from them, no one had even the slightest suspicion.

If the murderer is another person, then the murderer must be a demon who can come and go without a trace.

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Although everyone seldom spoke, they always said a few words.

Shangguan Ren didn't say a word.

——Where did he go when Zhao Jian was murdered?
He didn't explain, and no one dared to ask him to explain.

It was only later that others found out that he was drunk at that time, and passed out in the guest room arranged for him by Director Jiang.

It was a courtyard with five rooms, and he and his entourage arranged to stay there.

Zhao Biao was responsible for receiving them.

Zhao Biao is not only the old man of the Zhao family, but also a distant relative of Zhao Erye.

Zhao Biao has confirmed that on March 27th, Shangguan Sanye has been sleeping in the house since dusk.

Although he seldom made a sound when he was awake, he snored when he was drunk and asleep.Many people have heard his snoring.

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Many people in Jianghu believed that Sikong Xiaofeng was able to achieve today not because of his martial arts, but because of his self-cultivation.

His Neijia Jinquan and Cross Wisdom Sword have not really been practiced to the peak, but his self-cultivation is definitely the best in the world.

Although these are somewhat ironic, they are also true.

It's just that everyone seems to have forgotten, how can a person have such a good self-cultivation if he can't practice Qi Kungfu alone?
He knew that the people in Hefeng Villa had doubts about him, because he had indeed arrived on March [-]th.

But there was absolutely no sign of uneasiness in his attitude, let alone defending himself.

He came a day early for another reason.

That is definitely a secret and must not be known to anyone.

In the past few days, he was as calm and calm as usual, because he knew that in this situation, someone must keep calm so that the situation would not become too chaotic.

No matter what the circumstances, he will never forget what he should do.

He tried his best to arrange Zhao Jian's burial and persuade the disciples of Dafengtang. He believed that the truth of this matter would come to light sooner or later.

No matter what others say, no one can deny that he does have a stabilizing power.

So Dafengtang can never lack him.

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The "First Seventh Day" has passed, and the last group of Dafengtang disciples who stayed behind to guard the spirit also returned to their original positions.

Although Zhao Jian is a pillar of Dafeng Hall, Dafeng Hall must not collapse just because this pillar is broken.

It was like a well-designed solid building. Although a pillar was missing, it still stood still, and it could still withstand the wind and rain.

Sikong Xiaofeng has made his disciples understand this point, and he hopes that everyone can turn grief and anger into strength!
In the mourning hall in the hall, there are not many people left except for the Zhao family.

Shangguan Ren suddenly stood up and said, "Ouyang is waiting for me." '

After saying this, he strode out.

There are only five words in this sentence, except for Sikong Xiaofeng, no one understands what he means.

But as long as one person understands it is enough.

If he could say what he meant with only five words, Shangguan Ren would never be able to say six words.

Qianqian watched him go out, and couldn't help but ask, "Did he just leave like this?"

Sikong Xiaofeng said: "He must go!"

Qianqian said: "Why?"

Sikong Xiaofeng said: "Because he and Ouyang made an appointment to meet. '

Qianqian said: "Who is Ouyang?"

Sikong Xiaofeng said: "It's Ouyang Ping'an." '

Ouyang Ping'an is the chief escort of the eighteen joint escort agencies in the Central Plains. They have already planned to form an alliance with Dafengtang.

This time, Ouyang Ping'an and Shangguan Ren must have discussed this matter.

Qianqian didn't ask again.She also vaguely heard about this matter, the Great Wind Hall really needs a powerful ally.

Ever since they knew that Thunder Mart had married the Tang Sect in central Shu, they hoped that the covenant could be signed as soon as possible.

Thunderbolt Hall's unique firearms are already terrifying enough, and now adding the hidden poison weapons of the Tangmen in the middle of Sichuan for 160 years and their unique hidden weapon techniques, it is undoubtedly even more powerful.

This has always been a hidden worry in Sikong Xiaofeng's heart.He only hoped that Ouyang Ping'an would not change the original plan because of this incident.

There was a faint sound of horseshoes outside, Shangguan Ren had obviously left Hefeng Villa with his entourage.

The sound of hooves went away, and the mourning hall became even more silent.

Wuji still knelt in front of his father's spiritual tablet motionless, his chapped lips were already bleeding.

Sikong Xiaofeng said slowly: "The things here are roughly arranged, and I will leave in a day or two. '

Of course he will leave sooner or later.

Yun Feiyang was still in the closed period, Zhao Jian died suddenly, and Dafengtang couldn't lack him.

Qianqian lowered her head, wanted to say something, but held back.

She didn't dare to speak casually, as long as she made a mistake in one sentence, their family might be ruined.

But she was really afraid.Her father died, and her brother became like this again, but Hefeng Villa must be maintained.

This heavy burden of wealth has undoubtedly fallen on her.

what should she do
Sikong Xiaofeng looked at her, as if he had seen what was on her mind, and said softly: "I know you are a very strong girl, but we are really worried about him. '

Of course he was worried about Wuji.

Everyone was worried about Wuji, but hoped that he could stand up and stand up with his chest out.

But no one knows when he will be able to stand up.

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In the silent mourning hall, suddenly there was a sound of heavy footsteps, and Qianqian knew it was Lao Jiang without looking back.

He was short of breath, his face was flushed with excitement, and he hurried in from outside with a wine bottle in his hand.

Is he drunk again?
No.

What is in the glass is not wine, but dust.

Old Jiang gasped and said, "I found this from the guest room of the third Lord Shangguan." '

He explained: "As soon as the third master Shangguan left, I took people to clean the house." '

'Cleaning' is of course no more than an excuse.

Shangguan Ren was also suspected, but when he was around, no one dared to search his house.

Sikong Xiaofeng said: "What exactly did you find?"

Old Jiang said: "I'm just going to ask you, sir, for an appraisal." '

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There is only a light half cup of brownish-yellow powder in the wine glass, as if it is mud scraped from the ground.

But this half cup of soil has a strange aroma.

Sikong Xiaofeng picked up a small handful with two fingers, put it in the palm of his hand, rubbed it slowly with his fingers, and then moved closer to his nose to sniff.

A very strange expression appeared on his face immediately.

Old Jiang said: "Old Chen, the deacon of the banquet, has the sharpest nose. I have asked him to smell it. He said that there is not only lime, but also musk and dragon horn." '

Sikong Xiaofeng nodded slowly.

He also had to admit that Old Chen's nose was really sharp, and there were indeed musk, dragon's horn and lime in the soil.

Old Jiang said: "I scraped this up with a knife from under the table in Shangguan's third master's bedroom." '

The corners of his eyes seemed to be twitching, and his hands were shaking! "Not only are there on the ground, but also in the cracks of the table. I... I can't figure out what the third master Shangguan wants for these things?"

Even his voice trembled because he knew what these things were for.

Musk and dragon horn are both very valuable spices, which can be used not only as medicine, but also as antiseptic.

Lime is a very common desiccant.

In the Shangguan Blade House, is there anything that needs to be prevented from rotting and kept dry?
Zhao Jian's coffin also contained these three items to keep his body intact and dry.

But his head was not in the coffin.

In whose hands is his head?
Did that person also use these three things to preserve his head?
When you think about these problems together, they become a terrible problem——

There are these things in Shangguan Ren's room, is it to preserve Zhao Jian's head?
Could it be that he was the murderer who killed Zhao Jian?
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As of now, no one has been sure about it, or even dared to say it!
But Qianqian's face was completely pale, and her whole body began to tremble unceasingly.

Even Sikong Xiaofeng's expression changed.

He forced himself to remain calm, and asked in a deep voice, "Who saw the third master Shangguan sleeping in the room that day?"

Old Jiang said, "It's Zhao Biao." '

Sikong Xiaofeng said: "Go and find him!"

Old Jiang said: "I have already sent someone to look for him!"

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He has already dispatched twelve people, and all twelve of them are experts in the family of the Zhao family!
Now they have come back to life.

"Where is Zhao Biao's person?"

'Just outside!'

'Call him in!'

'He can't get in by himself!'

'Then bring him in. '

Four people used the door panels to carry Zhao Biao in. Although Lao Jiang had worked with him for many years, he could hardly recognize him as Zhao Biao now.

His whole body had become black and swollen, his face was even darker and more swollen, and his facial features were distorted and deformed.

He was still panting when he came in, but when he saw Sikong Xiaofeng, he died immediately.

'Who killed him?'

"I don't know, he got a hidden weapon in his chest. It seemed like nothing just now, but he suddenly became like this!"

The people who brought him in all had expressions of extreme fear in their eyes!
Although they saw such a terrible change with their own eyes, they still couldn't believe it.

Sikong Xiaofeng said in a deep voice, "Go find a knife." '

Some had daggers in their boots.

Sikong Xiaofeng used the tip of the knife to pierce Zhao Biao's clothes on his chest, and saw a small, thorn-like hidden weapon hitting his left chest. Although there was no blood in the wound, it was black and rotten.

Lao Jiang took a deep breath and said in a voiceless voice: "What a poisonous hidden weapon." '

Sikong Xiaofeng looked at the knife in his hand, the blade was only stained with a bit of poisonous pus from the wound, and it had turned black now.

His face became more serious.

In the whole world, there is only one hidden weapon with such a terrible poison.

Qianqian bit her lip, which was already bleeding from the bite: "This—is this the poisonous quinoa of the Tang family in the middle of Sichuan?"

Sikong Xiaofeng nodded slowly, and said word by word: "That's right, this is Tangmen's unique hidden weapon, the poisonous quinoa that seals the throat with blood!"

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Everyone's face changed.

The Tang Sect in the middle of Shu has already married with Thunderbolt Hall. How did people from the Tang family get into Hefeng Villa?
This is really scary.

A young servant who came in carrying the door panel seemed to want to talk, but he didn't dare to talk nonsense!
Sikong Xiaofeng had already noticed his expression, and immediately said: "What do you want to say?"

The young servant hesitated, and said: "There is something that the villain doesn't know whether he should say or not. '

Sikong Xiaofeng said, "Say it." '

The young servant hesitated for a long time, and then mustered up his courage, and said: "Among the entourage brought by the third master Shangguan, there seems to be someone who came from the middle of Sichuan!"

Sikong Xiaofeng moved his face and said, "How do you know?"

The young family Ding said: "Because the little mother is from Shu, the villain can also speak a few words of Sichuan dialect. Yesterday I overheard that the attendant of the third Lord Shangguan spoke Sichuan dialect." '

He thought for a while, and then said: "Besides, in order to commemorate Zhuge Wuhou, people in Sichuan usually like to wrap a white cloth on their head. When that person sleeps at night, he always wraps a white cloth on his head. I wanted to go with him." He chatted in Sichuan dialect, but he refused to admit that he was from Sichuan, and then he almost turned on me. '

Lao Jiang continued: "In the entourage brought by the third master Shangguan this time, there is indeed a person I have never seen before. I wanted to ask when he followed the third master Shangguan? But I also know that Shangguan The third master's temper, and dare not ask. '

Now of course there is no need to ask anything.

All the evidence has been equivalent to pointing out who the murderer is.

Shangguan Ren bought Zhao Biao to give false testimony for him, but he was afraid that Zhao Biao's speech would not be stable, so he asked him, a follower from Sichuan, to kill Zhao Biao to silence him.

But the disciples of the Tang Sect in Chuanzhong have always been very proud, how could they be willing to be Shangguan Ren's entourage?
There must be a bigger conspiracy.

"Could it be that Shangguan Ren already has contact with the Tang Sect and Thunderbolt Hall in Central Shu?"

"Did he kill Zhao Jian just to please them?"

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Not only did everyone dare not speak out about these issues, they even dared not even think about them.

Sikong Xiaofeng clenched his fists tightly, and cold sweat broke out from his palms.

At this moment, Zhao Wuji, who had been kneeling on the ground, suddenly jumped up and rushed out.

(End of this chapter)