Yinshan Record

Chapter 493 Retribution for Perverse Acts Begins
The prison of the Cizhou Imperial Guard Office is now crammed with its inhabitants.

From Shi Chibao down, all the centurions have now been stripped naked and thrown here, along with key personnel from other places, who are now being subjected to various forms of torture.

Several cleanly dressed eunuchs ran around, supervising the Censorate officials as they carried out the torture.

The screams were incessant, which made Li Yizhen, whose sleeve was hanging empty, show a satisfied expression.

every dog ​​has his day.

Li Yizhen, who had retreated to Jiankang, was met with a swift and fierce attack.

He was primarily responsible for the failure in Cizhou. Not only did he wipe out Cizhou's remaining troops, but his temporary leadership of Cizhou also led to the near-collapse of the entire prefecture.

The black pot was almost completely stuffed onto his back.

The court quickly reached a decision: Li Yizhen, the southern cultivator whom even Yuwen Rui had failed to kill, would be dealt with as the culprit who caused all of this.

Those forces that once confidently encouraged him have now vanished, rushing to sever ties with him as if they fear he might not die.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Li Yizhen's life will end in a few months. He will be under strict guard in the Censorate's prison.

The matter in Cizhou needs an explanation, and those forces that instigated him need to be severed as soon as possible.

While Lao Su was not back, and while Xiao Su had not yet come to investigate.

This is a dead end.

Because Li Yizhen's colleagues brought him a lot of information.

For example, Xiong Shou, the Imperial Censor who accompanied him to Cizhou, turned around and submitted a memorial framing him. For example, Xiao Su made great contributions, first by killing a dantian who came to his door, and then by personally assassinating Yu Chen, the leader of the Great River Alliance who was the culprit who caused all the chaos.

Even with her eyes closed, Li Yizhen could feel the cold breath of death pressing against her neck.

However, things soon took a turn for the better.

About a month ago, he was suddenly released.

The message is very clear: the person who led him to his demise is gone.

He didn't die, but departed, ascending to the Yellow Heaven and becoming a disciple of the Immortal of Longevity.

Beyond the Nine Heavens Realm lies another world.

So those forces that initially encouraged him, and later ignored him and were preparing to cut ties with him, asked him if he was interested in going to Cizhou again.

This time, they wanted something different.

Of course, the goal remains the same.

Su Che.

As a pawn to be discarded, Li Yi could have chosen to refuse, but he didn't. The conditions offered this time were simply too generous for him to refuse.

Having accomplished all of this, Li Yizhen could accept their arrangements, calmly retreat to the East China Sea, change her name and identity, and start a new life.

Even if Huang Tiandao's disciples were extremely secretive, they would have no way of finding a dantian cultivator in the East Sea who was intentionally hiding his identity.

If Li Yizhen refuses, they will kill him without even giving him a chance to be publicly executed.

What will be the future of the merged districts?

The Imperial Censor Xingyou packed his bags and set off again, this time accompanied by figures from the palace.

Upon entering Cizhou this time, Li Yizhen naturally didn't stop for a moment.

Even though he hated Su Che to the core, he knew that Su Che's residence was an absolute forbidden zone. His target was simple: the imperial guards of Cizhou. Li Yizhen, with his helpers from the palace, went all out, desperately gathering evidence of Su Che's various illegal activities in Cizhou.

Can't they just make up all sorts of illegal activities?
"Reporting to Imperial Censor Li, Yu Qimeng has confessed."

A young eunuch dressed in blue robes called Li Yizhen back from her reverie, and the young eunuch smiled gently.

"At what?"

Li Yizhen frowned.

"The centurion of the Imperial Guard recruited Su Che to secretly befriend the Demon King, received many gifts from powerful demons, and even colluded with the great ghost Lady Xue and the Azure Dragon Lord in the Canglang River. This double-dealing is truly admirable," the little eunuch said sarcastically.

"Are you sure?"

"Of course, that guy surnamed Yu is indeed a tough nut to crack. We even broke his fingers, but he still wouldn't confess. In the end, we had to bring in his concubine, whom the brothers from the Censorate had all examined. The old bastard finally confessed because he couldn't keep quiet. That woman was quite beautiful, really, quite pitiful, hehe."

The young eunuch looked as if he hadn't had enough.

"These are just minor figures. What's the progress on Zhu Yi and Lu Bai's side?"

"Those two are tough guys. Lu Bai's scalp was peeled off, but he didn't utter a word. Zhu Yi was willing to talk, but it was all nonsense."

Li Yizhen thought for a moment, then took out a few red pills from her sleeve and placed them in the little eunuch's hand.

"Really..."

"If you feed them the Bone-eating Beetle, it can attach itself to the internal organs and cause excruciating pain. It can also suck out the soul. Even if they can be saved, they will be ruined and will never be able to cultivate again."

Li Yizhen said indifferently, "Since these two are going to be loyal dogs to that Su guy, then they have no choice but to accept it."

"Their families are all with the Su family. Should we bring them over?"

The young eunuch suggested, "Even the toughest man can't bear to see his children and parents being tortured. The more resilient a person is, the more this is true."

"Go if you want."

Li Yizhen said nonchalantly, "Your superiors have given clear orders that you can only touch these outsiders, and you must not even touch the Su family. If you are too eager to climb the ranks, you can give it a try."

"We're just mentioning it casually."

The young eunuch smiled awkwardly: "It's all up to you."

Li Yizhen didn't speak, but her brows furrowed slightly.

At this moment, he could already sense a mysterious aura flashing through Cizhou City.

That was clearly a declaration that someone had returned.

They came back quickly, though.

Li Yizhen looked at her empty sleeve.

"We shouldn't keep Lu Bai and Zhu Yi alive. Let's get to them and cripple them."

"Ok?"

The young eunuch stared at Li Yizhen in shock.

"These two are the key..."

"came back."

Li Yizhen shook her clothes and stood up.

"Who's back?"

"Of course, it's because that Third Young Master Su has returned, and he's on his way here right now. If you don't act now, you might not have another chance."

"Then what are you going to do?"

"Of course I'm going to greet this colleague. It would be wonderful if he were willing to turn himself in."

Li Yizhen walked slowly outside.

"Of course, you don't need to worry about me. I am still the Imperial Censor of Youzhou. If Su Che has the guts to kill me, I'll be thanking him instead."

"Besides, aren't you all hoping he'll kill me? Perfect, I'll just offer myself up and fulfill your wish."

The Imperial Censor Xingyou slowly walked out, leaving the anxious young eunuch trapped in the prison of the Imperial Guards, unable to move forward or backward.

He finally gritted his teeth, stomped his foot, and walked towards Lu Bai and Zhu Yi's prison.

(End of this chapter)