Wan Ruwei confirmed what Madam Wan said. She pouted and said, "Grandma, it turns out that the manual of the Thirteen Jade Swords is in the ancestral hall. Why didn't you let Senior Brother teach me the Thirteen Jade Swords? Obviously, all the junior brothers who have just entered the sect can learn it, but you just won't let me learn it."

Madam Wan didn't want to talk about this in front of Chu Yunxi, so she said, "Why should a girl learn how to fight and kill? Just let your brothers and sisters do those things."

Wan Ruwei said dissatisfiedly: "Patriarchy is preferred over daughters."

Chu Yunxi's heart moved, and something flashed by.

"Madam, I wonder how many people in your sect have mastered the Thirteen Jade Swords?"

Madam Wan sighed, "Besides my son, only his eldest disciple Tong Zesheng has mastered it. The other disciples have not yet mastered it."

"Why?" Chu Yunxi felt a little strange. The Wanjian Sect had been famous in the martial arts world for many years, and these disciples should have practiced martial arts for a long time. Why was there only one person who had mastered the Thirteen Green Waves after such a long time?

"Of the Thirteen Jade Swords, the first twelve are easy to practice, but the thirteenth sword cannot be mastered without luck. Therefore, over the years, only Tong Zesheng has mastered it. Others may not have this opportunity."

Madam Wan's words also sounded helpless. Chu Yunxi did not explore further what kind of coincidence was needed, but she felt it was a bit strange. Wan Luochen had mastered the Thirteen Green Waves, and his eldest disciple had also mastered it, which showed that it was not impossible to master it. However, the later generations could not master it no matter what. This inevitably made people wonder if there was something fishy going on.

However, she did not know martial arts and could not say anything, so she said: "Since the murderer stole the sword manual, it means he coveted the Thirteen Swords of Jade Waves. Perhaps, he failed in his practice and wanted to steal the sword manual to verify whether he was practicing correctly, but was accidentally caught by Li Zhihao. He knew that if he was caught stealing the sword manual, he would be expelled from the sect, so he killed Li Zhihao. However, killing for the sword manual..."

Chu Yunxi always felt that this reason was a little far-fetched. Besides, what Li Zhihao said at that time was, how can you be worthy of your master? If it was just stealing the sword manual, Li Zhihao would not have said this, right?

Madam Wan said, "Miss Chu, you have already determined that the murderer is from my Wanjian Sect, right?"

Chu Yunxi heard some dissatisfaction in her tone. Thinking that Xiao Mubei's suspicion had not yet been cleared, it was obvious that Madam Wan was more inclined to believe that they were the murderer. However, Chu Yunxi knew clearly that the murderer must be someone from the Wanjian Sect.

"Madam, except for my brother, all the remaining suspects are from the Wanjian Sect. I just want to find the most reasonable reason for the murder. Although my brother's martial arts are not very strong, he is not interested in the Thirteen Jade Swords."

Madam Wan snorted, "Whether you are interested or not, how can others know? Anyway, before the suspicion is cleared, I hope you can treat all suspects fairly."

"It's natural."

Chu Yunxi thought about it and asked Madam Wan, "Can we call the four senior disciples over one by one to have a chat?"

Madam Wan's eyes were stern. "Do you suspect the murderer is one of these four?"

It's not a doubt, it's a necessity.

However, Chu Yunxi did not say anything, but just said: "Before the truth is found out, I suspect everyone, but these four people are more suspicious."

Madam Wan hesitated for a while and said, "Okay, I'll ask someone to call them over."

The first one to come was Ning Zhuoming, who was ranked ninth. He was about twenty years old and handsome. Chu Yunxi asked him as soon as she came up, "Excuse me, which sword of the Thirteen Jade Swords have you practiced?"

Ning Zhuoming thought he was called here to investigate a case, but he was asked about martial arts. He was stunned for a moment before answering, "The tenth sword."

"How many years have you been in the Wanjian Sect?"

"Eight years."

"It took you eight years to practice the tenth sword. Are you in a hurry?"

Ning Zhuoming raised his eyebrows, "Anxious? What do you mean? The girl must not understand martial arts. Martial arts are extensive and profound. Even if you spend your whole life, you can't reach the top. How can you be anxious? The Thirteen Swords of Jade Waves is such an exquisite martial art. You have to experience it slowly and learn every step thoroughly..."

It seems that he is still a martial arts fanatic. Chu Yunxi interrupted him when he was about to speak at length and sent him away.

After Ning Zhuoming left, Chu Yunxi said, "He is not the murderer."

When she was interrogating these people, she did not intend to avoid Madam Wan, so the old lady and Wan Ruwei were listening. Wen Rulan was also sitting aside, seemingly lazily, but Chu Yunxi knew that if these people made any unusual movements, he would immediately protect himself.

Wan Ruwei asked, "You haven't even asked about the case, but you're sure the murderer isn't Senior Brother Nine?"

Chu Yunxi smiled slightly, "Because he won't kill anyone."

A martial arts fanatic who studies how to practice martial arts every day, but is not in a hurry to learn the next sword and only wants to learn the current one well, will not be interested in sword manuals.

Wan Ruwei thought about it and it made sense. Whenever she met Senior Brother Nine, he would practice the same move over and over again, not allowing himself to make any mistakes. Such a person certainly didn't seem like someone who would kill for the sword manual.

The second person to come was Yan Songbo, who was ranked seventh. As soon as he entered the room, he first bowed to Madam Wan, then greeted Wan Ruwei, and finally sat down and said to Chu Yunxi, "Miss, if you want to know anything, just ask."

As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. Yan Songbo must be well aware of this truth and is very polite to everyone.

Chu Yunxi nodded and asked, "What is your relationship with the deceased?"

"Brother Hao? We have a pretty good relationship. When Brother Hao first came, I took him to his assigned dormitory. He was unfamiliar with the place, so he got familiar with me. So for a long time, he just followed me every day."

"When did you hear the news of Li Zhihao's death tonight?"

Yan Songbo thought for a moment and said, "I had just fallen asleep when someone knocked on the door and said someone had died. We didn't know who was involved. After I went out, I heard other brothers say that Junior Brother Hao was dead. I was shocked at the time. Junior Brother Hao was on duty tonight. I arranged the duty roster. He was in charge of the area near the ancestral hall. I have regretted it ever since. I should have sent him an extra helper earlier. If someone could have gone with him, maybe he could have escaped."

The more he spoke, the more he blamed himself and he kept sighing. Chu Yunxi carefully observed his micro-expressions and did not find anything wrong.

After sending Yan Songbo away, Chu Yunxi asked Madam Wan, "How is the martial arts of this Seventh Senior Brother?"

Wan Ruwei curled her lips in disdain, "Not good, he's not as good as Senior Brother Nine, he's only practiced the eighth of the Thirteen Jade Wave Swords."

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