Embers of Sword

Chapter 56: Fire in the Zhidao Bookstore

There was silence in the Jiang family mansion.

After a long time, Xie Xuanyi's soul slowly withdrew from the Ruyi Order.

Jiang Qihu, who was sitting in the courtyard, anxiously waiting for the result, took the token immediately.

"gentlemen……"

He had just sent out a trace of soul thought when he was interrupted by the voice of Chen Jingxuan in Ruyi Ling.

I don’t know what the young national teacher said to him.

Jiang Qihu's eyes became unusually strange. After a moment, he whispered, "Yes... yes... I understand."

Then he turned his hand and took the Ruyi Order.

After finishing the telepathic conversation with the young imperial teacher, the second-in-command of the Imperial City Department looked at the young man in front of him with a complicated expression.

"Master Jiang."

Xie Xuanyi let out a long breath and asked, "Regarding my affairs... the young imperial master should have been explained clearly, right?"

"Where do you come from, kid?"

Jiang Qihu frowned.

He really couldn't figure out what happened in the short half-incense stick of time in the Ruyi Order... The State Master not only revealed the entire plan for Lichao City, but also told him that the "Jia Liu" in front of him, who came from unknown places, was a crucial part of the plan and must be taken good care of.

"A nameless person, not worth mentioning."

Xie Xuanyi waved his hand and smiled, saying: "Master Jiang, you only need to know that you and I are comrades on the same front, that's enough."

Jiang Qihu took a deep breath and swallowed back all the harsh words he had originally prepared to say.

"Since the master says you are trustworthy, then you are trustworthy."

The old man of the Jiang family had been a soldier all his life and had no children. After fighting for half his life, his wife gave birth to a boy and a girl.

As a family of famous generals, they naturally attach great importance to male offspring.

In the military, the principles of the right and the wrong are important, and they should assist each other... Jiang Lie is a straightforward general, and is a well-known "right general" in the northern border. The name Jiang Qihu shows the old man's expectations for his son. Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned, and Jiang Qihu inherited most of his father's character, and is even more stubborn and tenacious than his father.

This is a straightforward guy who can be described as clumsy.

Although Jiang Qihu has a high talent for martial arts, he is not talented enough to be called "magic".

Later, old man Jiang Lie gave up his obsession and sent Jiang Qihu to the imperial city, asking Chen Jingxuan to discipline him... thinking that studying with the next imperial teacher of Da Chu might make up for some of his shortcomings.

This is indeed a wise decision.

Jiang Qihu learned a lot from Chen Jingxuan.

The most important point is that if you are not smart enough, then don't "take it upon yourself".

It is important for people to know themselves.

“I need an identity.”

Xie Xuanyi said: "There are 'fly pupils' everywhere in Lichao City. Jialiu's identity is not to be seen in public... You are the second seat of the Imperial City Department, it shouldn't be difficult to arrange an identity for you, right?"

"..."

Jiang Qihu thought for a moment and said, "My master's plan requires some young cultivators at the Cave Heaven Realm... Starting tomorrow, I will give you the identity of a 'Jiang Family Guest'. From now on, you will stay with me and you don't have to worry about your identity."

The Jiang family is a wealthy and powerful family with many retainers. It is impossible to check carefully if there is one more or one less person.

Of course the most important thing is.

Yingtong is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial City Division... and Jiang Qihu is the second in command of the Imperial City Division cultivated by Chen Jingxuan.

The undisputed second in command.

All the flies in Qingzhou obey Jiang Qihu's orders.

"Also, the Demon Country is waiting for news, and I need a reply as soon as possible."

Xie Xuanyi said: "I must deal with Venerable Longmu. I need to know the 'poison' of the demon country and collect some special materials..."

It is true that he killed Jialiu and became Jialiu.

But it is not so easy to replace Jialiu and completely gain the trust of Venerable Longmu.

This venerable ruler from the demon country has extremely sharp intuition.

Every Class A spy working for the Demon Country has some kind of "soul poison" implanted in their body to enable long-term manipulation.

Tonight, Xie Xuanyi joins the game, giving Chen Jingxuan an important trump card in his hand.

But if the next "report" session arouses the suspicion of Venerable Longmu...

Then the big fish that is already half hooked will most likely smell the danger and choose to abandon the bait and escape.

Xie Xuanyi needs to know what kind of soul poison is planted by Venerable Longmu.

This makes it easier to deal with it.

"The master has already told me that I will take you to explore the Bai Ze Cave tomorrow."

Jiang Qihu said: "Within twelve hours, the Imperial City will find out the 'Soul Poison' of Lord Longmu."

"As for the special materials you mentioned..."

Jiang Qihu frowned and asked, "What materials do you want?"

Xie Xuanyi tore off a corner of his clothes and slowly carved words on the strip of cloth with his fingertips filled with golden energy.

A moment later, Jiang Qihu took over the torn black shirt.

He glanced at the handwriting uncertainly, then looked at the young man in black in front of him.

"Can you also carve array formations?" The special materials on this list are all necessary for carving array patterns.

"Master Jiang has a good eye."

Xie Xuanyi said softly: "I know a little bit about the art of formations. If I have the blessing of formations, the meeting with Venerable Longmu will be smoother."

Following behind Chen Jingxuan, no matter how dumb Jiang Qihu was, he had some understanding of the art of formations.

He said nothing and took the list.

"I will immediately send someone to prepare these materials and hand them over to you as soon as possible. As for the meeting with Reverend Longmu, you don't have to worry too much. If there are any difficulties, Mr. will help you."

"it is good."

After receiving this reply, Xie Xuanyi nodded.

After meeting Jiang Qihu tonight.

Xie Xuanyi felt much more at ease. On the one hand, he confirmed his guess.

The Jiang family did not commit treason!
On the other hand... no matter what, I am no longer a "lonely person" now.

He knew Jiang Qihu, and he knew Chen Jingxuan even better.

The young national master is in charge of the Hunyuan Instrument and has an entire Zhidao Book Building at his disposal. Such a person is an absolutely powerful ally.

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"Report!"

In the Zhidao Bookstore, Chen Jingxuan, who was flipping through a book, raised his eyes.

Suddenly, one of the bamboo slips floating in front of him began to vibrate violently.

Chen Jingxuan waved his sleeves.

A green bamboo slip flew in front of him, and a bright light burst out from it, and then as the fire burned, it illuminated a square narrow door.

Behind the door stood a tall and thin figure in black armor, kneeling on one knee, holding a brocade scroll in both hands and presenting it.

The man in black armor was none other than the Black Scale Guard of Da Chu.

"Master Imperial Master, the case file on 'The accidental death of the deputy city lord of Tai'an City' has been sorted out..."

Chen Jingxuan did not raise his eyes.

He did not take the scroll, but just asked softly, "Have you checked it out?"

“A lot of clues have been destroyed.”

The Black Scale Guard said respectfully, "Xu You served Da Chu for more than 40 years and made military achievements in the northern border. He had a very good reputation in the local area. There are too many suspicious points about his accidental death this time... The strangest one is the remaining evil spirit in Tai'an City."

Chen Jingxuan nodded lightly.

"According to the inspection of the Equipment Refining Department... these evil spirits should be related to the 'Phoenix'."

As soon as the Black Scale Guard said this.

Chen Jingxuan's eyelids trembled slightly.

"and then?"

"The person who did it seems to be familiar with the monitoring methods of the Imperial City Bureau, and most of the evidence has been destroyed. If it is really so rigorous... the remaining evil spirit may have been left behind intentionally." Black Scale Guard said: "However, the Weapon Refining Bureau found the remains of the scene. If you are willing, you can use the 'Hunyuan Instrument' to find the secrets. Maybe you can get a glimpse of the 'true face' of the murderer."

Chen Jingxuan just smiled when he heard this.

The Black Scale Guard paused for a moment, then remembered something. "Oh, right... somehow the Chief Lord noticed this case. He seems to be very interested in it. He said that he wants us to continue investigating it, and it seems that he is ready to take over personally."

"Oh?"

Chen Jingxuan raised his eyebrows.

He pondered silently for a few breaths.

"Tell the chief that there is no need to bother with this case."

Chen Jingxuan took the silk and placed it on the side of the table. He said softly, "The Imperial City Department has many complicated matters. Since I set up the 800-mile ban in Qingzhou, the Tai'an City case... I will be in charge of it."

The Black Scale Guard stood up and saluted, then slowly stepped back, whispering, "...Yes."

The flaming portal gradually disappeared into nothingness.

The Black Scale Guards retreated.

Zhidao Bookstore returned to silence.

At the end of autumn and the winter solstice, the whole imperial city was filled with a bleak atmosphere.

It's getting colder.

Chen Jingxuan sighed lightly and picked up the "thick" brocade. He did not, as the Black Scale Guard said, use the Hunyuan Instrument to use divination to spy on the "face" of the real murderer in Tai'an City.

"Chichichi..."

Chen Jingxuan stood up and casually threw the brocade scroll into the burning stove beside him.

Sparks flew and embers disappeared.

This lonely building, which had been empty for a long time, now had a little more warmth.

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