Minglong

Chapter 118: Unworthy of being a gentleman
Outside the palace.

The silver moon was in the sky, and Nangong Ye was floating above the night sky hundreds of feet high with a long sword on his back. The drapes of his black skirt swayed in the wind, and his eyes looked through the veil and gauze at the huge mansion diagonally below him.

The palace has an elegant environment. In the guest house of the west house, a girl in a white dress can be seen sitting on the white stone steps, supporting her chin with one hand, looking at the rattan ball rolling in the distance.

The fat black eagle stood on the sepak takraw, looking like it was performing a trick of stepping on a big vat. From time to time, it would roll over to the girl and open its mouth to beg for food. After getting the reward, it would roll away again.

Seeing this scene from afar, Nangong Ye couldn't help but think of the time when Qing Mo first went to Zihui Mountain.

Qing Mo was only three or four years old at that time. She wore pigtails and was timid and timid when she met anyone. When she met a white crane, she would hide behind her and carefully peek out by grabbing her skirt:

"Master, this long-legged goose won't bite, right?"

……

Thinking of the childhood fun in the past, even though Nangong Ye's personality was as hard as an iceberg, a faint curve appeared at the corner of his mouth.

More than a decade has passed, and Qing Mo has grown into a grown-up girl. Looking at her lost in thought, she seems to be in love for the first time...

Girls can’t be kept at home when they grow up…

It's a pity that the disciple's sweetheart is not very reassuring...

Thinking of Xie Jinhuan's skillful approach to chatting up women during the day, Nangong Ye couldn't help but doubt this boy's character.

Originally, she wanted to observe Xie Jinhuan secretly and help her apprentice to find out the truth first.

But after Xie Jinhuan returned to the palace in the morning, he did not go out, and then went into the palace and just returned.

At this time, Nangong Ye was watching from a high altitude. He could see that Xie Jinhuan first went to sit in the princess's house, and then came out quickly and looked around the guest house.

She thought Xie Jinhuan would come over, hug Qing Mo and talk, or even kiss and tease him.

But no one expected that Xie Jinhuan would just take a look and go into the house, then sneak onto the roof with his weapon and walk out alone.

Ok?
Nangong Ye saw this suspicious behavior and couldn't help but stare at it, thinking secretly:

What is he going to do when he goes out at night?
Listening to music in the brothel...

Or go meet some mysterious master...

Could it be that beneath this righteous mask lies a truly appalling face?

Thinking of this, Nangong Ye landed silently and followed.

Knowing that Xie Jinhuan was "obsessed with hunting down criminals" and had a perception far superior to that of ordinary people, Nangong Ye kept a long distance from him.

As a result, she didn't follow him far before she found that Xie Jinhuan picked up a bamboo hat on East Street and a straw raincoat on West Street, and turned into a dusty wanderer!
Even his gait and figure had changed slightly. If she hadn't been following him, she might not have recognized him if they suddenly met on the street...

There is indeed something wrong with this kid!
Judging from the direction, he is heading to Xiaoyao Cave. Who is he going to meet?

The contact person of the Hades Cult...

Or is it the Southern Xinjiang Witch Alliance, the Dragon Bone Beach evil sect...

Or a secret agent of the Northern Zhou Dynasty?
Thinking of this, Nangong Ye couldn't help but frown, and was even a little worried that if Xie Jinhuan's true identity was revealed, his good disciple would be heartbroken.

But as the future mother-in-law, she must find out Xie Jinhuan's background!

Following like this all the way, Xie Jinhuan soon arrived at Xiaoyao Cave and quietly entered a fur shop.

When Nangong Ye saw this scene, he knew that there was a secret hidden in the shop. Because he was too far away to hear anything, he quietly moved closer, landed on the side of the shop, and listened carefully.

From the house below, Xie Jinhuan's disguised hoarse voice soon came:

"This is the Rain Silver Peak produced in Jiangzhou. You are quite particular about it, old man."

"Uh... Where do you come from, sir?"

"Again? I'm Wei Kun from the Blood Rain Tower, and I'm here to ask a question. A few days ago, someone in Weizhou bought a lot of 'Drunken Bone Incense'. Who bought it? And what was it for?"

"This one……"

Choking——

The sound of weapons being unsheathed!
"Hey, hey! Wait a minute, hero! Um... someone did buy up a large quantity of Drunken Bone Incense the day before yesterday, but it's unclear if it was a single group, and it's difficult to track their whereabouts..."

"A while ago, Tai Shudan massacred hundreds of civilians in the upper reaches of the Huai River using the Crazy Corpse Flower. Do you think this incident is related to Tai Shudan?"

……

Nangong Ye was slightly stunned when he heard this.

Although I don't understand why Xie Jinhuan used the alias "Wei Kun", his current actions clearly show that he is investigating the evil bandits of the Hades Sect!

As for hiding her face, she probably wanted to use violence to torture him out of the secret. It would be bad if it got out. She'd done that before...

Thinking of this, Nangong Ye's doubts disappeared, and even a bit of doubt appeared in his eyes, and he thought to himself:
He had just finished a banquet and was not at home with his pretty confidante late at night, but he actually sneaked out to slay demons and monsters...

Do you want to kill the righteous knights?
……

At the same time, on the second floor of the house.

Bu Hanying stood in front of the scroll, holding a teacup, sweating profusely, thinking anxiously:

"Hmm... Drunken Bone Incense can barely replace Crazy Corpse Flower. Its advantages are that it's easy to obtain and preserve, unlike Crazy Corpse Flower, which requires preparation in advance. But its disadvantages are that it requires a large dosage, takes a long time to take effect, and has poor efficacy.

"The Crazy Corpse Flower only requires the slaughter of four to five hundred people to create the Blood Demon Pill. The Drunken Bone Incense requires the slaughter of at least two to three thousand people to achieve the same effect. If the same group is purchasing the Drunken Bone Incense, then judging by the dosage, there may indeed be a connection to the Underworld Cult..."

Xie Jinhuan stood behind him, holding the Tiangang mace in both hands. He was listening attentively, but the ghost that followed him like a shadow suddenly whispered in his ear: "There's someone outside. It seems to be the female warrior Mu who chatted up with him during the day."

what?
Xie Jinhuan didn't notice anyone approaching and couldn't help but frown.

Although he was a little confused as to why Mu Yunhong appeared here, he still had to continue with the current matter. He continued to ask in a hoarse voice:

"The Blood Demon Pill seems to be impure. Where can the Hades Cult find two or three thousand men who are so vigorous and fierce, with strong desires, and who need to be together? The military camps are already prepared to prevent bombings, so it won't work."

Bu Hanying thought anxiously: "If it's around Jingzhao Prefecture, there are probably only quarries and mines, which are full of criminals serving sentences. There are basically no women or children. If you do heavy work for a long time, you won't be able to eat well, and your desires will also be high. Appetite is also a desire."

Xie Jinhuan did not stay long, he put away his weapon and retreated:
"Since you confessed so readily, I'll spare your life today. If you hesitate again next time, you won't be as lucky as today."

"Yes Yes Yes……"

Bu Hanying nodded repeatedly and waited for a long time. When he was sure that there was no movement behind him, he patted his chest with a sense of relief and muttered secretly:
What do you mean? Is this place exposed?

Why is it that people are blocking him every night, either interrogating him for information or trying to sell him stolen goods...

I can't stay here any longer, or I'll die here sooner or later...

……
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After a while.

Xie Jinhuan walked out of the dark alley and carefully explored the surroundings. Not finding anything unusual, he asked in a low voice:

"Is she still there?"

Ye Hongshang had been paying attention to Xiaoweiba's movements and responded:

"It's too far away to detect, but they should still be watching."

"She's here to kill me?"

"Not really. Well... more like she's curious about you. I guess you were too proactive during the day, which made the girl suspicious. She thinks you're not the righteous young man the rumors say you are, and she wants to get to know you better."

Xie Jinhuan felt that it was possible. After all, anyone who heard about the secret of 'Double Flying and Qi Transferring' would become suspicious.

Although he hasn't done anything unscrupulous yet, he has a tail hanging behind him, which makes it difficult for him to do things. What if he meets a fellow Taoist who can be open-hearted and get funding, how will he get the money?
Xie Jinhuan had originally wanted to visit Ye Shirong's residence, but he changed his mind and sped up his pace to head towards the inner city...

Meanwhile, above the building complex.

When Nangong Ye saw Xie Jinhuan coming out, he did not follow him immediately, but was secretly considering it.

Judging from the conversation between Xie Jinhuan and this unknown tongue, the person who purchased the "Drunken Bone Incense" is most likely a member of the Dark God Cult hidden in the capital.

Using the intoxicating incense to charm two to three thousand people at the same time is not something a third-grade wizard can do.

The Hades Cult belongs to the evil sect, and the wizards are basically outsiders. The ones who are able to control the situation, if they are not outside wizards, are the "ghost messengers" who follow the path of ghost cultivation!
The Ghost Envoy is usually the chief person in charge of the Hades Cult in a state. Although he cannot be a hidden agent buried in the court, he is also the second-in-command and a very big fish.

This was the information Xie Jinhuan had gathered. Her mother-in-law had intercepted the matter halfway, which was no less than snatching milk from a child...

After some consideration, Nangong Ye continued to follow, wanting to be a "protector".

If Xie Jinhuan can find clues and solve the problem, she will not show up. If he cannot solve it, she will provide assistance.

But what Nangong Ye never dreamed of was that just as she had developed a little affection for Xie Jinhuan, Xie Jinhuan turned around and completely defeated her!

Xie Jinhuan was seen circling around the city, and finally returned to the inner city. He came to the mansion with a lantern with the word "Lin" hanging on it, and quietly sneaked in.

Nangong Ye felt that this had nothing to do with the 'Drunken Bone Fragrance' incident. Just as he was wondering, he found that Xie Jinhuan ran to the young lady's residence and knocked lightly on the door of the boudoir.

dong dong~
Soon, the door opened, revealing a beautiful face, with some doubts:
"Why are you here just now? Why are you knocking on the door... Woo--!"

Before he could finish his words, Xie Jinhuan hugged the charming girl, lowered his head to cover her mouth, lifted her feet off the ground, and walked into the house. While squeezing her with his hands, he also closed the door with his foot...

Click——

? !
Nangong Ye saw the anxious look and his eyes widened like copper bells. He naturally understood what was going on.

A righteous young man actually came to steal someone's lady in the middle of the night. This is simply outrageous...

But the girl seemed to be waiting, and since we were both willing, it wasn't considered stealing...

Doing bad things in someone else's house, I don't know if their parents know...

Unworthy of being a gentleman...

……

Seeing this, Nangong Ye naturally felt it was not appropriate to eavesdrop on what was going on in the house anymore. He turned around and left, still worrying about his good disciple along the way.

Xie Jinhuan already has a confidante and they are married, so what can Qing Mo do...

Qing Mo wouldn't have already...

Forget it, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. These things should be dealt with by Qing Mo himself. I can't help you break up the couple and then match them up...

The world is becoming more corrupted and people’s hearts are no longer as they used to be…

wrong……

Nangong Ye walked a short distance when his eyes suddenly focused, and he remembered the rumors about Xie Jinhuan - Xie Jinhuan was either slaying demons or on his way to slay them...

Now that he has obtained an important clue, Xie Jinhuan should not play tricks on others and discourage them!

Could it be that I was eavesdropping too closely just now and was discovered by this guy?
Nangong Ye looked back at the lighted boudoir, thoughtfully...
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