Chapter 569 - 316: Speed Is the Key for Soldiers
Chapter 569: Chapter 316: Speed Is the Key for Soldiers
Liu Qingyan looked at the expressions of the people present and knew the situation was dire.
But she didn’t want to fight against these people.
This group had many people, and even with her high martial arts skills, it would be difficult to escape.
If a fight led to casualties, the outcome would be even more uncertain.
So she spoke in a deep voice:
"This matter is sudden and full of doubts. I ask you all to remain calm; my Celestial Sound Mansion has always upheld the Righteous Path of the Martial World and would never collude with the Celestial Evil Cult!"
"Easier said than done."
"The Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects are all arrogant bunches; what can’t you guys do!?"
"I advise you to surrender. We will thoroughly investigate this matter, and you will naturally be exonerated by then!"
"How dare you!!"
A furious shout followed by a loud bang echoed as the person who had just claimed that the ’Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects are all arrogant’ was knocked away.
Everyone focused their gaze and many gasped in shock.
"Han Qiuyuan!"
"He’s here too!?"
"Being part of the same Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects, does Han Qiuyuan want to protect Liu Qingyan!?"
The room was filled with discussions.
’Han Qiuyuan’ stood with his hands behind his back, his face stern:
"Is the Three Mansions, Three Gates, and Three Sects something you can slander so casually?"
"Senior Han, there is conclusive evidence. The entire Duan family was wiped out, and Duan Qinghe’s blood book is here. Do you still want to shield Liu Qingyan?"
Someone immediately questioned from the crowd.
’Han Qiuyuan’s gaze turned towards Han Yiren.
Han Yiren took the blood book, remaining silent.
’Han Qiuyuan’ sneered coldly:
"Nothing in this world can escape reason. If the Celestial Sound Mansion truly colluded with the Celestial Evil Cult, they would deserve death.
"But what Liu girl said isn’t wrong; there are many unclear aspects to this matter, and we can’t just draw a conclusion now!
"By acting rashly now, are you really doing it for the Righteous Path of the Martial World, or for some other reason... you know it yourselves!"
"Then what do you propose, Senior Han?"
Upon hearing this, someone immediately asked:
"Are we just supposed to let her go?"
"That naturally isn’t possible either."
’Han Qiuyuan’ took a deep breath:
"I am Han Qiuyuan of the Star Split Mansion. Today, I will apprehend this Liu girl right here. If the Celestial Sound Mansion truly has problems, I will hand her over myself. Otherwise, as long as I am here, don’t even think about harming even a hair on her head!"
He spoke with such inner strength that everyone present heard it clearly.
Someone said:
"Alright, since the Star Split Mansion is vouching, we naturally have no reason not to believe."
"We’ll leave this witch to Senior Han; we have no objections."
As people spoke, ’Han Qiuyuan’ looked towards Liu Qingyan:
"And you, what do you say? Are you willing to come with me?"
"I am willing."
Liu Qingyan had witnessed Chu Qing kill Han Qiuyuan with her own eyes; the person in front of her was clearly a fake.
He stood up for her, likely connected to Chu Qing, so naturally, she had no reason to refuse.
"Good."
’Han Qiuyuan’ turned around and spoke in a deep voice:
"I will now return to the Star Split Mansion to investigate the details of the Celestial Sound Mansion matter. Make way."
The Martial World members present cleared the way, allowing him to take Liu Qingyan away.
Once ’Han Qiuyuan’ left, the crowd couldn’t help but look at each other, finally turning to Han Yiren:
"Valley Master Han, what should we do now?"
Han Yiren scanned the crowd before speaking slowly:
"The matter of the Celestial Evil Cult is not trivial. Now, this blood book is in my hands, and I ask you to accompany me directly to the Celestial Sound Mansion to question Master Liu about what is happening!
"Are you willing?"
"Willing!!"
Someone immediately voiced support.
Whether they wanted to stir trouble or had their own motives, everyone in the group agreed.
Han Yiren nodded:
"If that’s the case, please rest in the Little Cold Valley for a while as I handle some valley affairs. Then we’ll set off."
He waved his hand, signaling for the corpse to be taken away.
Chu Qing’s gaze followed the body, giving Wu Qianhuan and the others a look, then returned to the study with Han Yiren.
As soon as they entered, Han Yiren handed a letter to Chu Qing.
Chu Qing opened it; though called a letter, it was just a simple note with only one sentence.
’Lead the crowd to hold the Celestial Sound Mansion accountable’.
With a flicker of fire at his fingertips, the note turned to ash in an instant.
Chu Qing said softly:
"Follow their instructions; I have some things to do. See you at the Celestial Sound Mansion."
Han Yiren nodded:
"Alright."
Chu Qing gave him a deep look, then turned and left.
After leaving Han Yiren’s study, Chu Qing made no stops and went directly to another location.
The body that Han Yiren had ordered to be carried away earlier was placed here.
Chu Qing approached to examine it closely, heartbeat, pulse, and breath all gone...
Truly dead?
Chu Qing pondered for a moment, wrapped the body in white cloth, and took it away.
The note in Han Yiren’s hand earlier was taken out together with the blood book by this person.
This person was the ’Esteemed Envoy’ of the Celestial Evil Cult; Chu Qing found it hard to believe that this person would die so easily.
He didn’t pursue the one who attacked because of this.
Moreover, given the attacker’s status, it was not enough to expose his Lightning Divine Step.
Carrying the body away, Chu Qing found Wu Qianhuan and Gentle.
Once they regrouped, without saying anything, they left the Little Cold Valley.