Chapter 570 - 316: Speed Is of the Essence for Soldiers (2)
Chapter 570: Chapter 316: Speed Is of the Essence for Soldiers (2)
Gentle pointed out the direction, and within moments, by a stream, she found You Zong and Liu Qingyan.
The two were sitting opposite each other, silently.
Chu Qing and his companions appeared with a corpse, startling Liu Qingyan:
"What’s this?"
"A guess."
Chu Qing casually threw the body on the ground and looked at You Zong:
"The identity of Han Qiuyuan is no longer usable. Today, you protected Liu Qingyan before everyone, so the Han Family will certainly suspect a change with Han Qiuyuan."
Since the Han Family colludes with the Celestial Evil Cult, Han Qiuyuan’s stance cannot be the way it is now.
Conversely, being aggressive is the normal logic.
After all, that’s their goal.
If Liu Qingyan were to kill someone today, the Celestial Sound Mansion would be further incriminated.
It would also make everyone present even more impassioned.
You Zong nodded, then sighed:
"I was too rash. They never made such big moves in the South Ridge."
"Because there’s no force in the South Ridge that colludes with them."
"Why not? Isn’t Blazing Hall one of them?"
"Blazing Hall is just one person, while the Han Family... is a whole clan."
Chu Qing’s voice turned cold, the killing intent in his words becoming difficult to restrain.
You Zong grinned:
"How did I forget about your connection with Blazing Hall... But this way, the issue with Xiaohan Valley seems to have some direction.
"The key now lies with the Celestial Sound Mansion."
Chu Qing didn’t speak, as everyone knew the Celestial Sound Mansion is the key.
He was thinking of other matters...
After all, Lingbei doesn’t consist solely of the Celestial Sound Mansion, but its status is pivotal.
This rumor will undoubtedly trigger chaos throughout Lingbei.
Many trust the Celestial Sound Mansion, though some may harbor malicious intent, not to mention those eager to pin this issue on the Celestial Sound Mansion...
The Celestial Evil Cult sending Han Yiren to question the Celestial Sound Mansion may be just the first step.
Liu Qingyan stood up and said:
"Thank you both for today’s events. As the Celestial Sound Mansion is engulfed, I must take my leave."
"Returning to the Celestial Sound Mansion now will be futile."
Chu Qing gently said:
"The key to breaking the predicament isn’t inside the Celestial Sound Mansion."
Liu Qingyan paused, though eager to return, she couldn’t help but admit Chu Qing was right.
The Celestial Sound Mansion is innocent, with neither evidence nor reason to convince others.
Yet the situation there surely is dire... she couldn’t feel at ease.
Seeing this, Chu Qing softly said:
"How much do you know about the Duan Clan?"
He, Wu Qianhuan, and Gentle came from the South Ridge.
They had limited knowledge about the Martial World in Lingbei, whereas You Zong traveled extensively, and Liu Qingyan, as the heiress of the Celestial Sound Mansion, knew much more than Chu Qing.
Liu Qingyan glanced at You Zong before speaking:
"The Duan Clan is both merchants and Jianghu people.
"They manufacture and trade weapons, with the Divine Furnace renowned far and wide, having produced many Divine Weapons.
"Duan Qinghe, with the swords ’Breaking Light’ and ’Jue Ying,’ earned the repute of ’Divine Weapon Feiyin.’
"But in the Duan Clan, Duan Qinghe is the most skilled in martial arts... so there’s no real threat to the Three Mansions, Three Gates, Three Sects."
This statement seemed candid, not hiding the Three Mansions, Three Gates, Three Sects’ true thoughts.
The Duan Clan poses no threat, hence their existence.
Otherwise, even the Three Mansions, Three Gates, Three Sects wouldn’t tolerate others sleeping peacefully beside them.
"Would you please visit the Duan Clan?"
Chu Qing looked at You Zong.
You Zong furrowed his brow:
"If they dared to do such a thing, they surely wouldn’t leave any clues."
"Do what we can and hope for the best. It’s not whether they left clues but what clues we can ’find.’
You Zong understood the implication and grinned:
"You really aren’t a good person. Leave this matter to me."
"By the way, find out where the Celestial Buddha Temple is."
You Zong furrowed his brow:
"Celestial Buddha Temple? That Jianghu legend... Why are you looking for it?"
"Within the Celestial Buddha Temple, there should be a Buddhist Prince."
Chu Qing laughed:
"If you tell me where the Celestial Buddha Temple is, I’ll give you a Twelve Saint King."
"Alright."
You Zong immediately nodded:
"I’ll investigate, but with everything on me, what are you doing?"
"Me?"
Chu Qing laughed:
"I’m going to visit the Star Split Mansion Han Family."
His words shocked everyone present.
Chu Qing’s so-called visit was certainly not a formal one.
You Zong touched his face, then nodded:
"Indeed, a good approach, but Han Qiujun isn’t easy to deal with. Beware."
Chu Qing sneered:
"I’m fearless of others, except Han Qiujun not being in the Star Split Mansion."
These words seemed illogical, compelling Liu Qingyan to glance at Chu Qing, curious about where else Han Qiujun could be.
It was You Zong who glanced at Liu Qingyan and suddenly realized:
"Speed is crucial!"
"Indeed."
Chu Qing nodded.
Currently, it’s known that the Star Split Mansion Han Family colludes with the Celestial Evil Cult.
The Celestial Evil Cult used the Xiaohan Valley incident to stage a grand frame-up.
But the Celestial Sound Mansion is no ordinary entity; given enough time, who knows if they can turn the tables!
Therefore, before the Celestial Sound Mansion can reverse things, they must be completely crushed.
Thus, the Han Family might act swiftly, attacking the Celestial Sound Mansion with Liaoyuan Mansion.
Speed is key; the sooner, the smaller the chance of the Celestial Sound Mansion turning the tables.
"I’ll be off first. See you at the Celestial Sound Mansion."
You Zong immediately grasped the urgency and without delay, as soon as he uttered the first word, though he was still visible, at the last one’s sound, only his echo remained, and he’d vanished, traveling far away.
Liu Qingyan’s pupils contracted sharply:
"Who is this senior? How does he possess such supreme Lightweight Technique?"
"The stars of the Nine Heavens are all caught within one hand. He’s the Thief Saint You Zong."
Liu Qingyan took a deep breath:
"So he’s Senior You Zong. Then who... who exactly are you?"
"A good person."
Chu Qing smiled:
"Would you dare accompany me to the Star Split Mansion?"
"Why wouldn’t I dare!?"
Liu Qingyan gritted her teeth:
"If this matter involves the Star Split Mansion, I won’t spare any Han Family member."
"Good."
Chu Qing nodded at Gentle:
"Let’s find Su Ningzhen."
Liu Qingyan’s fervent emotions instantaneously hit the brakes:
"Didn’t you say speed is key?"
"One step at a time. To trouble the Han Family, we must bring the essential person."
With Gentle guiding, they headed to Han Qiuyuan’s burial site to track Su Ningzhen’s trail, beginning their search.
Though Chu Qing instructed Su Ningzhen to hide in a secret location...
He was surprised at her exceptionally hidden spot... Even with Gentle’s help, they had to expend quite an effort to find Su Ningzhen.
Unexpectedly, Han Tingting was still unconscious.
Su Ningzhen saw Chu Qing, as if seeing a ghost:
"How did you find this place?"
Chu Qing scanned the surroundings, chuckling:
"This place really is exceptionally hidden... Alright, let’s go, take Han Tingting with us."
"Where to?"
"Star Split Mansion."
Chu Qing replied:
"I promised to avenge Xiangshan Sea for you, certainly won’t go back on my word."
Though Su Ningzhen was full of unanswered questions... hearing Chu Qing’s words, she didn’t hesitate, rising to follow the group.