The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"Your Excellency, I dare not make a definitive statement."

After listening, Lin Huaiyu considered it for a moment and then said.

"Besides the sect leader of the Azure Sea Sword Sect, who else is coveting the Lin family's Shadowless Sword Technique?"

Chu Xiu remained silent for a long while before asking Lin Huaiyu.

He naturally understood Lin Huaiyu's meaning. Before the investigation was completed, Lin Huaiyu couldn't guarantee whether Wang Hao or Qi Wang were manipulating things behind the scenes, or whether there was no manipulation by these people at all, and it was just a coincidence.

"Reporting to the Marquis, in addition to the sect leader of the Bihai Sword Sect, there is also Lu Yuanchen, the sect leader of the Xuanyang Sword Sect in Hongnong County."

"It's just that Lu Yuanchen cares about his reputation. Although he wanted to seize the Lin family's Shadowless Sword Technique a long time ago, he couldn't bring himself to do it. He felt that the Xuan Yang Sword Sect was a prestigious and righteous sect and that he couldn't do something like forcibly taking it."

"I heard that the sect leader of the Azure Sea Sword Sect has brought his disciples to the city of Hongnong County, wanting to compete for the Shadowless Sword Technique."

"Lu Yuanchen couldn't help but come to Hongnong County from Yangxu Mountain. Even after witnessing the sect leader of the Bihai Sword Sect wipe out the entire Lin family, Lu Yuanchen remained hidden in the shadows and never made a move."

"Now we see Lin Yu practicing the Shadowless Sword Technique, his cultivation level has skyrocketed, and he has killed the sect leader of the Azure Sea Sword Sect and others."

"Lu Yuanchen was very likely so frightened that he fled back to the Xuan Yang Sword Sect of Yangxu Mountain."

Lin Huaiyu said with a respectful expression.

"Lu Yuanchen, the Sect Master of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect?"

"Is that the Xuan Yang Sword Sect, which claims to be the number one sect in Hongnong County, but actually only has two Nascent Soul Realm level martial artists in charge?"

A strange look flashed across Chu Xiu's eyes, and he said with a peculiar expression.

As the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he naturally had a good understanding of the sects in Sizhou.

only……

To be honest, Chu Xiu had no interest in sects like the Xuan Yang Sword Sect.

In addition, because of its weak strength, the Xuan Yang Sword Sect has always kept a low profile. The sect leader, Lu Yuanchen, also likes to do some chivalrous deeds to enhance the reputation of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect, so as to recruit more imperial sons and develop the Xuan Yang Sword Sect.

Therefore, even though the Xuan Yang Sword Sect was located in the capital region, very close to the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it remained safe and sound.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, this is the Xuan Yang Sword Sect."

Lin Huaiyu said respectfully.

"Very well, I understand."

"Continue the investigation, and keep an eye on the Xuan Yang Sword Sect as well."

"Let's see if Lin Yu knows that Lu Yuanchen is coveting his Lin family's Shadowless Sword Technique."

Chu Xiu pondered for a moment, then spoke to Lin Huaiyu.

"Yes, I obey."

Lin Huaiyu's eyes narrowed, and he spoke with a solemn expression.

He had already understood what Chu Xiu meant.

If Lin Yu knew that Lu Yuanchen coveted the Lin family's Shadowless Sword Technique.

Now that Lin Yu is affected by the incomplete Blood Shadow Divine Skill, he will definitely want to kill Lu Yuanchen, and even the entire Xuan Yang Sword Sect.

Even though Lu Yuanchen didn't attack the Lin family, he witnessed the sect leader of the Azure Sea Sword Sect annihilate the entire Lin family without intervening, which in Lin Yu's eyes must have been a capital offense.

The Lin Family Shadowless Sword Technique, to put it bluntly, is still a fragment of the Blood Shadow Divine Art. Even if it is not as domineering as the original fragment of the Blood Shadow Divine Art, it will definitely affect anyone who practices it.

If Lin Yu hadn't been absorbing blood and had only been practicing the Shadowless Sword Technique, the impact on him might have been much smaller.

However, since he drank blood, his mind must have been affected.

Chu Xiu thought for a moment and said, "Forget it, you don't need to investigate this matter."

"My lord, what do you mean?"

Lin Huaiyu was stunned for a moment, then looked at Chu Xiu with a puzzled expression and asked.

"I will personally go to the Xuan Yang Sword Sect."

Chu Xiu smiled slightly and looked in the direction of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect, saying, "Anyway, it's dark now, so Lin Yu should show up soon."

"My lord, should I send someone to the Xuan Yang Sword Sect to investigate?"

"Or perhaps we could send Brother Fang and the others with our elite Imperial Guards?"

Lin Huaiyu hesitated for a moment, then said with a serious expression, "My lord, if this matter is really related to Wang Hao and the others, they would definitely be waiting for you to leave the capital."

Once the Marquis leaves the capital, he will inevitably face great danger!

Even if Your Excellency were to leave the capital, in my opinion, you should summon the elite troops of our Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters to accompany you.

"No need."

"I just want to see if they are plotting against me."

"Therefore, I will not bring anyone with me."

Chu Xiu shook his head and said.

"My lord, you mustn't..."

Lin Huaiyu's expression changed drastically, and he said urgently, "Your subordinate begs you to reconsider, Lord Marquis!"

"Don't worry, I never do anything I'm not sure I can do."

"Knowing full well that this matter might be a scheme they devised to plot against me, I still walked right into their trap, luring them out of their hole. That means I have already made all the necessary arrangements."

Chu Xiu smiled calmly and said lightly.

Lin Huaiyu was stunned for a moment. He didn't take his elite Imperial Guards out of the capital, but Chu Xiu had arranged everything, so there was no need to worry about whether Wang Hao was plotting against him.

Could it be...

Thinking of this, Lin Huaiyu's gaze involuntarily turned towards the direction of the Imperial Observatory.

"You guessed it right."

"Step back. I will not allow myself to be in a desperate situation."

Chu Xiu could tell at a glance that Lin Huaiyu had already guessed, so he smiled, waved at him, and said.

"Yes, I am resigning."

Lin Huaiyu felt a great weight lifted from his heart, revealing a relieved expression. He bowed to Chu Xiu and then slipped away.

"It's time for me to go to the Xuan Yang Sword Sect."

Chu Xiu stretched and strolled leisurely towards the outside of the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters.

After leaving the headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Chu Xiu used his lightness skill to head towards the city gate of the capital.

After a cup of tea.

The Office of the Minister of Rites.

Swish!

A retainer from the Wang clan of Taiyuan appeared outside a study and said with utmost respect, "Reporting to the master, news has arrived that Chu Xiu has left the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters. It seems he is about to leave the capital. The fish has taken the bait!"

crunch...

The door slowly opened, and Wang Hao walked out, saying calmly, "Did Chu Xiu lead the elite of the Embroidered Uniform Guard out of the capital?"

"Reporting to your master, Chu Xiu did not bring any elite Imperial Guards with him."

"He's the only one."

“Our people have been keeping an eye on the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters.”

“As long as a large number of elite Jinyiwei officers leave the Jinyiwei headquarters, it will not escape our notice.”

The Wang family of Taiyuan offered their respects and said so.

"Chu Xiu left the capital so quickly???"

"And he didn't bring any elite Imperial Guards with him, but did it all by himself?"

Wang Hao's face showed suspicion. He frowned and said in surprise.

"Your Excellency, it is absolutely true."

"Chu Xiu must know that the Blood Shadow created by cultivating the incomplete Blood Shadow Divine Art is very difficult to deal with, and he is worried that sending the Embroidered Uniform Guard to hunt down Lin Yu will not only fail to kill Lin Yu, but will also make Lin Yu stronger."

"That's why Chu Xiu wanted to take action himself and eliminate Lin Yu as quickly as possible to prevent him from becoming stronger and stronger, which would eventually lead to more and more people dying at his hands."

"The reason why he didn't bring the elite Imperial Guards is probably because Chu Xiu felt that a mere Lin Yu was not worth his time to bring the elite Imperial Guards to fight."

"And Chu Xiu's personal intervention is very likely because he wants to witness the Lin family's Shadowless Sword Technique firsthand."

"Take a look at this sword technique, which is modified from the Shadowless Sword Technique, and see just how extraordinary it is."

The Wang family retainer from Taiyuan nodded and tentatively spoke.