NFBE Chapter 274: I couldn't sleep at night, so I went to look for Chu Wantang, but Wantang was not
Chapter 274: I couldn't sleep at night, so I went to look for Chu Wantang, but Wantang was not
Chapter 274 I couldn’t sleep in the middle of the night so I went to look for Chu Wantang. Wantang was also awake?
The moon is dim and the air is cold.
Lu Zhan did not use his true Qi to protect his body. He gathered his black cloak and looked towards Marquis Yongchang.
Marquis Yongchang still looks young, and cultivators all have ways to maintain their appearance, but his hair has already turned gray. Looking at him intently at this moment, he does not look like a marquis, but rather like an ordinary father who is eager to know the truth about his son's death.
"I have heard about this matter."
Lu Zhan glanced at him calmly and said, "When you go back and tell me the truth, I will consider telling you what I know."
No matter why Marquis Yongchang did this or who bewitched him, he is sentenced to death.
Lu Zhan didn't mind telling him the truth one second before he died.
Yongchang Hou stared at Lu Zhan: "Do you really know the inside story?"
“I’ve heard something about it.” Lu Zhan repeated.
Marquis Yongchang remained silent. He pondered over Lu Zhan's words carefully and did not think that Lu Zhan was lying to him.
Lu Zhan has the ability and he is the biggest winner on the Fairy Island, so it makes sense if he really knows something.
At this point, his defeat was inevitable. Even if he knew the murderer, he would not be able to take revenge, but he had to at least get to the bottom of this matter before he died and die with a clear mind.
Lu Zhan called Chen Beifang over and said, "Send someone to keep a close watch on him. Nothing can happen to him. Also send someone to watch over the mansion. No one is allowed to leave."
"I understand." Chen Beifang took the order and left.
Lu Zhan glanced back at the tunnel behind him, his thoughts racing.
Marquis of Yongchang is a hereditary title, and the Yongchang Marquisate was once prosperous, but unfortunately, in this generation, the Marquis was incompetent and gradually declined.
But Marquis Yongchang had experienced ups and downs in officialdom, so even though he lacked talent, he was by no means a fool.
Even if he could use the earth dragon to stir up a bloody storm, what was he trying to achieve?
Just for fun?
Lu Zhan felt that there was something fishy going on. The Marquis of Yongchang should have a lot of things in his mouth, but not all of them could be dug out.
"Today was tough."
Lu Zhan collected his thoughts, looked at Yuan Kong beside him, and asked, "Has it grown?"
Yuan Kong remained calm: "Everything is fine."
That is what has grown out——
Lu Zhan breathed a sigh of relief. If it really couldn't grow out, considering the "old grudge" between the Zen Sect and the Demon Suppression Bureau, who knows what might happen.
"The Grand Master's elixirs are truly amazing." Lu Zhan couldn't help but admire. He had some talent in elixirs, but if compared with his female boss, he was still far from being comparable.
Yuan Kong had paid a lot and was in a bad mood. He said, "Hey, fellow Daoist, now that the matter is over, I will go back first. I am a little tired."
Mainly because he felt a little tired. Thinking about the manipulation of Marquis Yongchang, Yuan Kong felt that he had to go into seclusion for a few days and recite scriptures to cleanse himself.
Lu Zhan nodded slightly, sent a signal towards the sky, notifying Chu Wantang and others to evacuate, and then strode away.
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Gufeng Mountain on the outskirts of Bianjing.
Jiang Yannian and his men stood on the top of the mountain, looking from afar in the direction where the battle was taking place. Or rather, the fierce battle that they had imagined did not happen at all, and it was already over.
"Captain, why didn't we go over there just now? If we had gone over there, maybe we could have saved the earth dragon."
The black-robed subordinate bowed his head and asked respectfully.
After receiving a letter from his subordinates asking for help, Jiang Yannian could not wait to gather his men and rush over to try to save Dilong, but he stopped halfway through the run.
Jiang Yannian said calmly: "Yue Feiying, didn't you feel a hint of coolness just now?"
"The weather is indeed quite cold." The subordinate named Yue Feiying sighed slightly. Fortunately, they could use true Qi to keep out the cold.
Jiang Yannian said unhappily: "I'm not talking about the cool weather, but the coolness of Taiyuan!"
Taiyuan——
This top-grade magic weapon ranked 80th on the Divine Weapon List was created by the immortal Zhenyuan and is Chu Wantang’s weapon.
Yue Feiying was shocked: "Could it be Chu Wantang? But why is she here? She seems to seldom interfere in the affairs of the Demon Suppression Division."
"Then use your pig brain to think about it. Who in the Demon Suppression Division has the nerve to let her go?"
Jiang Yannian was very disappointed with his subordinates, as they knew nothing about anything involving love affairs and the ways of the world.
The reason for this is their style of doing things. Evil cultivators don't have so many rules. If they see a woman they like, they will just rob her. If their relatives don't get along with them, they will just chop them to death. There is no chance to experience it at all.
So that each of them has some flaws.
Yue Feiying suddenly realized: "Her lover, Lu Guanqi, the demon-suppressing officer!"
"You still have some brains. Can we go head-on with Chu Wantang?" Jiang Yannian snorted coldly.
Yue Feiying became even more excited: "We have a lot of people, so we have a good chance of winning even if we fight her. She is the apprentice of the Grand Master, and if we kill her, we will become famous, and the sect will definitely praise us."
Jiang Yannian's mood had just improved a little, but he became angry again after hearing this: "You are really not smart when I say you are stupid. You still know that she is Wei Jinyao's apprentice? I think you are really crazy!"
Yue Feiying lowered his head: "I just want to make a difference for the sect."
"Get out of here, shut up!" Jiang Yannian kicked him twice and felt a little better. He turned the ring and a gleam of light flashed in his narrow eyes.
As a high-ranking official in Bian Jing, he is deeply trusted by the elders and is one of the people who knows Lu Zhan's true identity.
Small minions like Yue Feiying may not understand this, but Jiang Yannian knows it clearly.
Lu Baba is Lu Zhan.
To put it simply, what happened tonight was that the earth dragon he had carefully raised was killed by his immediate superior.
Jiang Yannian felt a little unhappy, but he could understand it after thinking about it. No one told Lu Zhan about what he had planned in Bian Jing, and Lu Zhan was completely unaware of it.
This wave is simply a flood that washed away the Dragon King Temple, and the broken teeth can only be swallowed in the stomach.
"Notify everyone to abandon all contact points usually used for cooperation with Marquis Yongchang and have the men evacuate." Jiang Yannian made the decision.
Yue Feiying hurriedly said: "I will do it right away!"
After Yue Feiying left, Jiang Yannian dismissed his men and quietly ran towards the Earth Dragon Abyss.
To be on the safe side, Jiang Yannian did not get too close, but just felt the movements of the earth dragon from a distance.
"It's a thorough death, alas..."
Jiang Yannian sighed and could even imagine the earth dragon's wailing before its death.
He was originally secretly mining underground in Bian Jing, and accidentally dug up a dragon's nest, which led to the following events.
I wanted to raise earth dragons secretly and surprise everyone.
As a result, all efforts have been in vain.
"Let's go back and prepare a banquet for Hall Master Lu. That guy doesn't look like a good person."
Jiang Yannian left quietly. The biggest loss in this incident was caused by the Marquis' Mansion, but he did not feel bad.
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Outside Wuyang Palace.
Lu Zhan stood outside Wuyang Palace with his hands behind his back, waiting for the guards to pass on the message.
The matter of Marquis Yongchang is a hot potato. Now that he has already found out, it would be better for him to report it quickly.
As for how the boss handles it, that is the boss's business and he has no control over it.
"Master Lu."
Aunt Mingyu, the personal maid of the Grand Master, came over slowly with a faint smile: "Today, a few things were presented as tribute from Southern Xinjiang. His Majesty is interested, so he summoned the princess to Beijing to enjoy them this afternoon. The palace gates are already closed at this time, and the princess will not be back tonight. If you have anything to do, let's meet at Qingyang Tower tomorrow."
Lu Zhan nodded slightly: "Excuse me, auntie, is Miss Chu here?"
Aunt Mingyu still smiled faintly: "Miss Chu just returned not long ago, would you like to visit her?"
"That's exactly what I meant." Lu Zhan said with a smile. If he couldn't see his female boss, it would be good to see Xiao Chu. He always felt uneasy about the matter of Marquis Yongchang, so he had to find someone who had the final say to talk to.
Aunt Mingyu thought for a moment and nodded, "Please come in, sir."
It was already the middle of the night, and it was against etiquette to invite a man from outside the palace. However, etiquette mostly restricted ordinary people and had little restraint on cultivators, not to mention that this was the eldest princess's palace.
This was Lu Zhan's first time coming to Wuyang Palace. The huge palace was located in the center of the imperial city. At this moment, it was shrouded in the inky blue sky. The usually gorgeous eaves added a sense of loneliness.
After passing the long waterside corridor, an elegant courtyard appeared in front of us. The gate of the courtyard was closed, and a plaque was hung above it, with two words written in a flamboyant style:
Night Garden——
"This is Miss Chu's residence. Does your Excellency want me to pass on the message?" Aunt Mingyu asked politely.
Lu Zhan heard the test in her words and waved his hand, "No need, Miss Chu and I are friends."
Aunt Mingyu smiled and said, "Then please do as you please, sir."
Aunt Mingyu is an elder in the palace. She has a clear understanding of the affairs of young people and also knows her master's intentions.
The master accepted Miss Chu as his disciple when she was young, and their relationship is more like that of mother and daughter. In order to maintain the reputation of Wuyang Palace over the years, Miss Chu had to suppress her nature and act mature and steady. The master felt a little guilty deep down.
So when the master realized Miss Chu's feelings for Lu Zhan, he wanted to help her.
Aunt Mingyu knows her master too well. Reputation, family background, and honor are all meaningless. The master only cares about whether the young lady likes it or not.
It's a pity that Miss Chu has a smart mind, but she is not good at love and is still confused.
"Oh, I'm always worried."
Aunt Mingyu shook her head helplessly. When she walked back to the corridor, she looked back again and saw that the young man in brocade clothes had pushed the door and entered the courtyard.
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"crunch-"
Lu Zhan pushed open the door of Night Garden and just after taking two steps, he saw a slender figure coming out of the room.
Chu Wantang wore a bamboo green cross-collared top and a spotless pure white skirt. Her hair was wet and slightly messy, and her clothes were a little loose, as if she had put them on in a hurry.
"Hey, Lanlan hasn't slept yet?"
Lu Zhan asked with a smile.
After today's matter was over, he personally imprisoned Marquis Yongchang in the Demon Suppression Bureau and came to Wuyang Palace.
During this time, Chu Wantang and Jiang Ningshuang left after receiving Lu Zhan's signal and did not meet Lu Zhan.
Chu Wantang was not wearing the jade pendant, and she was not as cold as she was during the day. Her face was red as if it was covered with flower petals. She frowned and said, "I was supposed to rest, but how can I sleep when you come in like this?"
I was planning to take a shower.
Chu Wantang has mysophobia. Whenever he returns from a mission, the first thing he does is take a shower. Although cultivators can use the clothes cleansing spell and the body cleansing spell, for Chu Wantang, they are no substitute for washing with water.
"I came in for something important." Lu Zhan walked to the small pavilion next to him and sat down.
The small pavilion is close to the pond. Even in the cold winter weather, the pond has not frozen. There are even a few beautiful red lotuses blooming. Under the night light, they look like red lanterns floating on the water.
Chu Wantang quietly fastened her clothes. She had just come out in a hurry, so her clothes were not fully dressed. Her legs were cold now. She secretly tried to warm herself up and asked, "What's the matter that made you come here in the middle of the night?"
Lu Zhan smiled slightly: "I was about to undress and go to sleep, but I saw the moonlight coming in, and I wanted to enjoy it with you."
Chu Wantang raised her eyebrows. She sat opposite Lu Zhan and used the hem of her skirt to cover her bare legs. "Let's talk business. I'm not your Jiang Ningshuang who can be fooled with just a few words."
what……
Xiao Chu is indeed not easy to deceive.
Lu Zhan was helpless: "Okay, I'm here to feed you chicken."
PS: Good night! Please give me a monthly ticket~