Chapter 77: Gifts
Gong Lishan and Ji Feiyun exchanged glances but said nothing.
At this moment, Fu Yu pondered for a moment, his eyes narrowing, and said, "Feiyun, immediately send a message to the Fourth Elder of Taiyin Yuan Sect in my name about what happened at the Cangyuan Marquis Manor. Although Madam Zhu and Cang Yuning are dead, we cannot sever our connection with Taiyin Yuan Sect."
Hearing this, Ji Feiyun nodded, then asked, "So we must also investigate the case at the Cangyuan Marquis Manor with full effort?"
Fu Yu nodded slightly and said, "Since the Divine Constable has made this request, we simply need to comply."
Gong Lishan narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "The Third Prince and Second Prince belong to the same faction, and the Cangyuan Marquis Manor affair also involves Imperial Consort Ji. If we can obtain evidence against them, this matter has both advantages and disadvantages."
"However, with the Divine Constable shielding us from above, as long as we pay constant attention and avoid offending those important figures' taboos, we won't have too many problems."
"Exactly right."
Fu Yu looked at Gong Lishan with approval, his tone calm as he said, "We are all just minor figures, but if we want to climb upward, we must learn to survive in the cracks. Only in this way can we one day see the light."
At this moment, his gaze shifted as he looked at the other man and suddenly asked, "How is the investigation into those three fugitives from the Dead-Faced Old Man going?"
Hearing this, Gong Lishan shook his head and said, "I was just about to report this matter to you. I did not find the Hidden Kill Order on those three people, and I also sent people to find their temporary hiding place. We searched it top to bottom, but similarly found no trace of the Hidden Kill Order." Fu Yu thought for a moment and said slowly, "The appearance of the Hidden Kill Order has already triggered multiple murder cases in Shangyang City. I have been investigating this matter for nearly half a month and finally tracked it down to those three people. I can confirm that the Hidden Kill Order should have already fallen into their hands."
"Is it possible that Constable Cang already took the Hidden Kill Order?" Gong Lishan asked.
"Given Cang Yinyue's nature, she should have enough self-awareness not to touch that hot potato."
Fu Yu shook his head gently and said, "Let's wait a bit longer. The Hidden Kill Order is extremely special. Even if someone hides it, the Hidden Kill Pavilion will sense it."
"As long as it remains in the same person's hands for more than twenty-four hours, the Hidden Kill Pavilion will announce the identity of the Hidden Kill Order's possessor."
"And if they still possess the Hidden Kill Order within the following twenty-four hours, then the Hidden Kill Pavilion will dispatch assassins and begin to assassinate the holder."
Hearing this, Gong Lishan and Ji Feiyun exchanged glances. Ji Feiyun shrugged and said, "To be honest, if it were me, I wouldn't dare touch this thing. The Hidden Kill Pavilion is an extremely renowned assassin organization in the martial world. Even Heaven-Human experts find it difficult to escape their assassinations. Are those who compete for it truly not afraid of death?"
Gong Lishan sighed lightly and said, "There is no shortage of desperate criminals in this world, and the temptation to control the Hidden Kill Pavilion is simply too great. There will always be people willing to take the risk."
"Moreover, some ambitious and extremely confident people will not easily give up this kind of opportunity that is difficult to encounter even in decades."
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Tianjin Guards Headquarters.
Li Musheng was idle in the courtyard and planned to improve his Life and Death Talisman martial technique on the one hand, while on the other hand having the guards arranged by Fu Qiwen act as tour guides.
He intended to stroll around Shangyang City and also take a look at the house Emperor Yuanwu had given him.
After all, he would be leaving in a few days, and having come to such a prosperous imperial capital, he had not yet properly explored it.
However, before Li Musheng could leave, he began to continuously receive gifts from various forces.
His several imperial prince brothers, as well as court ministers and numerous royal nobles, had almost all sent congratulatory gifts.
Li Musheng naturally had no interest in dealing with these people, so he let the Tianjin Guards handle them on his behalf.
However, when he looked at the various gold, silver, and rare treasures piled up in a small hall, he could not help but sigh, "This is truly a windfall. Just the wealth before my eyes, I couldn't spend in several lifetimes."
Li Musheng had spent the past fifteen years cultivating quietly in the martial arts school, rarely leaving Shun'an City. Working as an apprentice at the martial school, he had never lacked for food or drink.
To be honest, this was the second time he had experienced the feeling of sudden wealth.
The first time was when Emperor Yuanwu said he would give him houses and money.
Not bad, not bad.
Not only was he at the ceiling of the martial Dao, but now he also had money. His life, if not perfect, was not far off. Moving forward, if he did not lie flat and idle away his days like an eighty-year-old waiting for death, it would seem somewhat unreasonable!
Li Musheng stroked his chin, his face showing a thoughtful expression.
At this moment, a figure brought a fragrant breeze and suddenly appeared behind him.
Sensing the astonishing killing intent coming from behind, Li Musheng turned to look and glanced at the unfamiliar woman who had appeared.
Seeing that her hands were empty, he could not help but frown and ask, "As my sworn sister, you actually came to visit without bringing a gift?"
Hearing this, Li Yuanling puffed out her cheeks, her pretty face full of anger as she said, "You still know I'm your sworn sister? Have you ever treated a sworn sister this way? The first time in my life I've been backstabbed, and it was at your hands."
Li Yuanling was no longer in her disguised appearance from Aurora Pavilion.
She wore a blue jade-smoke shirt with a light blue misty gauze draped over her. Her eyes were like clear waves flowing with emotion, and a pair of small dimples were evenly distributed on both sides of her cheeks. When she got angry, she appeared rather gentle and adorable.
Li Musheng waved his hand and used a well-worn phrase to retort, "This was also for your own good. Now you're perfectly fine, so why hold a grudge against me?"
Li Yuanling laughed coldly. However, she had no real intention of taking action. Instead, she swept a glance at the pile of gifts in the hall and said, "You've certainly made quite a profit."
Then, she changed the subject and asked, "Did Li Ruyin send you anything?"
Hearing this, Li Musheng was slightly stunned and asked, "Who are you talking about? Should she have sent me something?"
"Li Ruyin is your actual older sister, the eldest princess of Great Li."
Li Yuanling looked at him with displeasure, then picked up the gift registry from the nearby table and began flipping through it, apparently searching for her name.
At this moment, Li Musheng spread his hands and said, "Don't bother looking. There's no name like that. She didn't send me any gift at all."
"After your identity was acknowledged by His Majesty, she never came to see you either?"
Li Yuanling frowned. She knew that Li Ruyin did not take finding her own younger brother seriously.
But she had not expected the woman to be so cold and heartless, completely ignoring Li Musheng and not even coming to see him once.
At this moment, Li Musheng shook his head and said, "If I'm not mistaken, she probably came last night. She stood on the roof and watched me for a while, but then left."
At that time, Li Musheng had just returned from handling business at the palace when he discovered a woman sneaking into the Tianjin Guards headquarters and accurately finding the courtyard where he was staying.
However, seeing that she had no killing intent and that the Tianjin Guards' experts did not stop her, he paid no attention. Thinking about it now, she was probably that eldest princess.