novelsite Chapter 1424 Though living in the martial world, my mother dislikes fighting and killing.
Chapter 1424 Though living in the martial world, my mother dislikes fighting and killing.
“I just don’t know what Chaoyue means. She doesn’t respond to our letters, and when we visit her in person, she says she’s in seclusion,” Yan Rugo frowned. “Could she be hiding away with some kind of conspiracy? Is she practicing some powerful martial art? Once she succeeds, she’ll think she’s invincible and then she can snatch the remaining Heavenly Questioning Gold Fragments from us.”
“That is a bit strange,” Shen Linsu replied, glancing in the direction of Xingyue Palace. “Chaoyue is cunning and treacherous; hiding there is definitely not a good thing.”
"Forced entry is probably not an option. Putting aside the fact that the Star Moon Palace is difficult to enter, our purpose is also at stake. If we make too much of a fuss, won't it become known to the martial arts world? There are few who wouldn't be tempted by the treasures hidden in the Heavenly Questionnaire. If people find out that we've already collected all the fragments of the Heavenly Questionnaire, things won't be good," Yan Rugo said.
Shen Linsu's expression showed some impatience: "Then what should we do? If Chaoyue is really in seclusion, it's normal that she won't see us."
“Send the letter in again. If she still doesn’t respond, we’ll think of another way to get in,” Yan Rugo said. “The people from Xingyue Palace can’t possibly stay put. As long as someone comes out, we’ll have a way to get in.”
Shen Linsu thought about it and concluded that this was the only way.
Azhen hid in the tree and watched as the two finished writing a letter, then instructed her subordinates to send it to the Star Moon Palace.
She originally wanted to visit the Star Moon Palace, but the two of them started talking again.
"So many years have passed, and you really have no heart. Don't you plan to go back to Peach Blossom Manor to visit? Your wife gave birth to a lovely daughter for you," Yan Rugo said, her tone slightly teasing. "I heard that your wife is waiting for you to come back and give her an explanation. She really loves you deeply."
“Going back now would be bad for everyone. If I go back, they probably won’t have any peace and quiet,” Shen Linsu said. “Let’s wait until everything is settled before going back.”
"So that's how it is. I didn't expect that you were so sincere towards my sister-in-law." Yan Rugo smiled, her words carrying a deeper meaning. "I used to think that you had other motives for marrying my sister-in-law."
Shen Linsu sneered, "Don't talk about me. You'd better keep your own little secrets to yourself. If Miaomiao finds out what you've done, let's see how you explain it."
“That’s none of your concern, brother. Besides being interested in the Heavenly Questionnaire, I’ve been secretly inquiring about its whereabouts, but I haven’t done anything to wrong Miaomiao because of it. On the contrary, you, my brother, have done a lot of reprehensible things behind everyone’s back. Your once good reputation is now ruined. If any righteous people in the martial arts world appear, or if any survivors of your past misdeeds show up, they might come after you one day.” Yan Rugo said calmly, “I was just trying to find an opportunity to obtain the Heavenly Questionnaire gold tablets amidst the chaos. Even if I’m a member of the mysterious organization rumored in the martial arts world, I haven’t done anything to silence or exterminate anyone.”
"Speaking of which, the only fragment of the Heavenly Questionnaire I have comes from the Nine Phoenix Fan," Yan Rugo added.
Shen Linsu was surprised: "You're quite lucky, you got a Heavenly Question Gold Fragment so easily."
"Since it comes from the Nine Phoenix Fan, the Nine Phoenix Fan should be destroyed, otherwise how could the gold pieces be taken out? How come the Nine Phoenix Fan is still in your hands?"
Yan Rugo smiled and said, "Then I have to thank my very loyal friend, Brother Xu. I helped him that time, and out of gratitude, he gave me a Twelve Golden Phoenix Fan. Not long after, I found the Heavenly Questioning Gold Fragment inside the Nine Phoenix Fan. I originally thought that the Twelve Golden Phoenix Fan should also have one hidden inside, so I checked it carefully and found nothing unusual. It was different from the Nine Phoenix Fan, which contained the Heavenly Questioning Gold Fragment. Then it was Brother Shen's turn. Later, I learned that the Heavenly Questioning Fragment had actually been completely revealed, so I knew that the Twelve Golden Phoenix Fan should not contain the Heavenly Questioning Fragment." "So, the Twelve Golden Phoenix Fan that you are holding now is the one Xu Shan gave you?" Shen Linsu raised an eyebrow. They are quite similar; it's really hard to tell the difference without a close look.
"That's right. Actually, I didn't expect that the flying sword was stolen by my brother's men. My brother was quite lucky. Fortunately, he didn't collect the flying sword at Peach Blossom Manor, otherwise Chaoyue might have taken it too."
Shen Linsu was not very happy. He had not expected that Chaoyue would come to his Peach Blossom Manor at that time.
To this day, he still doesn't understand how Chaoyue broke the illusion array and even changed the array.
Even if Asahi took so many Heavenly Questionnaire gold pieces, it was useless. Without collecting them all, he would never be able to find the Heavenly Questionnaire's treasure. What Asahi had were just some ordinary gold pieces, probably worth a few coins.
"Instead of worrying about me, brother, you should think about how to explain things to sister-in-law when we return to Peach Blossom Manor."
Shen Linsu said, "Fine, I won't admit it. Who can prove that I destroyed the Zhang family? Who can prove that my deceased wife's death was related to me? Everyone in the manor knows that she died of illness."
"The Heavenly Questioning Gold Fragments hidden in Peach Blossom Manor, one of which came from the Zhang family, and the other two were obtained from Yan Hangshu. What happened to the owners of these two items was all caused by Yan Hangshu. Even if I killed Yan Hangshu, he deserved to die."
"As for other minor sects, who would mention them? Nobody would care. There are plenty of people in the martial world who want to ask questions; anyone can do it." Shen Linsu's tone was nonchalant. Sometimes, to avoid trouble, when taking something, it's perfectly normal to resolve any potential problems along the way, isn't it?
Yan Rugo was taken aback for a moment, then said, "So that's how it is. I've been wondering who killed Yan Hangshu."
“He knew my background. Blame him for threatening me. If I didn’t save him, he would expose everything. At that time, I didn’t want to be exposed, so I had to find an opportunity to get rid of him,” Shen Linsu said casually.
"What about Xu Shan? It couldn't have been Yan Hangshu who did what happened to Xu Shan back then, could it? Everyone knows that Xu Shan is loyal and righteous. Actually, it would be quite simple to get the Heaven-Asking Blade from him. Just kidnap his wife and children and you can threaten him. He will definitely comply. Moreover, killing Xu Shan is risky. After all, he is a top martial artist in the Jianghu. If we fail, we may face his counterattack. He is different from those small sects and families that were wiped out."
Shen Linsu met Yan Rugo's gaze and sneered, "Since you already suspect me, why ask so many questions?"
“I’m just curious why my brother did so much regarding Xu Shan’s matter. Of course, I also have some guesses; it might be because of my sister-in-law,” Yan Rugo said.
Shen Linsu lowered his eyes: "It's all just a coincidence and fate. Xiao Lan happened to be his wife at that time, and the Heavenly Questioning Blade was also in his possession. The Heavenly Questioning Blade and the Heavenly Questioning Blade—anyone would suspect the relationship between the two." (End of Chapter)