klisemfg Chapter 194: Something Big is Going to Happen
Chapter 194: Something Big is Going to Happen
Yu Di pointed at the corpses in front of him and said, "Their internal organs have been hollowed out, and it seems that something else is being put in them. This reminds me of a sorcery I heard among the people of Canglan when I was searching for the lost ancient forbidden medical book.
It was said that there was an ancient tribe in Canglan who could transform the dead into obedient puppets, fearless of pain and possessing immense strength. If this person had been an eighth-level or higher martial arts master in his lifetime, he would be practically a great martial arts master.
Many blue civilians use this to scare children, and even the naughtiest children will be frightened into obedience."
Si Yanzhuo's face was solemn. "If this is true, then Canglan has no intention of negotiating peace. The delegation they sent was just a smokescreen to confuse Fenglin and delay their efforts."
Thinking of this, he asked Qingxuan, "Did Xiaobai fly back?"
Qing Xuan shook his head, "Not yet. I think Jiu Huang asked Xiao Bai to pass on other information, and he hasn't returned yet."
Si Yanzhuo frowned, "We must rush back to the Imperial City as soon as possible to prevent any accidents."
Qing Xuan asked, "Master, what about these corpses?"
Yun Suyue took out a few bottles of corpse-dissolving water and handed them to Qingxuan, "Melt it. Keeping it will only cause panic."
Si Yanzhuo ordered Qingxuan and Qingmo: "The two of you should act separately. Before destroying these corpses, drag the prefect who governs this area to come and see for yourself. If you can't find out the whole story, have him beheaded and write a memorial.
Secondly, do not cause panic. Secretly inquire if anyone in the city has gone missing. I want to know where these dead people came from. Record the results in the register."
"Yes, Your Highness." Qingxuan and Qingmo accepted the order.
Yun Suyue had a feeling that something big was going to happen. If Canglan really created an army of dead puppets, it would be really difficult to deal with, so she had to prepare early.
She lost all interest in shopping. She never expected that so many weird and unbelievable things would happen just when she was passing through such a small town.
The only gain was that the fake royal relatives Nanrong and Ge were eliminated, and what they got was enough to fill half of the national treasury.
We have to make money as soon as possible after returning to the imperial city. If we really have to fight another war, the treasury that has just been filled up will not be enough.
Alas, it feels like the maple forest is a bottomless pit.
Did Lan Zheng join the usurper prince? Did he give him all the money he'd earned over the years? Otherwise, after ten years as an imperial merchant, he still left Fenglin's treasury empty.
"Ayue, what are you thinking about?" Si Yanzhuo saw that Yun Suyue was unusually quiet, which was a bit unlike her.
Yun Suyue didn't hide it from Si Yanzhuo, "I've been wondering what Lan Zheng has been doing all these years? He's been holding the position of Chamber of Commerce president, but he hasn't helped Fenglin make much money. Hasn't the Holy Emperor ever doubted him?"
Si Yanzhuo curled his lips, "How could I not be suspicious? Si Mingyuan had suspected him a long time ago and sent someone to investigate him. Lan Zheng is a cunning and extremely cautious guy. He secretly dealt with everyone sent by Si Mingyuan.
The reason why Simingyuan did not deal with him and the Lan family in a high-profile manner was because the second master of the Lan family, Lan Gong, had led an army of 100,000 since his father and was stationed in Dancheng, the southwestern border city bordering Fenglin and Beiming.
Coincidentally, the ambitious boss Si Dongbo's fiefdom, Jinyang, was nearby, only three hundred miles from Dancheng. If they said there was no collusion between them, no one in the world would believe it.
Before his father passed away, he also reminded Si Mingyuan to be careful and regretted sending the eldest brother to Jinyang. He should have sent him to the Arctic ice field instead.
The entire southwestern border, including cities within a thousand miles of Dancheng and Jinyang, is probably already the territory of these two people.
They have long been a major hidden danger, but with foreign enemies surrounding them for years, Si Mingyuan has no energy to deal with them. Regardless, those two wouldn't be foolish enough to defect to the enemy; at most, they'd cooperate out of mutual interest."
Yun Suyue understood everything this time. She had said that Si Mingyuan was impossible. It turned out that he understood more than anyone else. "It has not been easy for the Holy Emperor these years. Fortunately, you have been helping him secretly."
Si Yanzhuo, "Unlike Ah Yue, I only do things that are difficult for Simingyuan to deal with openly. Ah Yue, you are the biggest help to Simingyuan.
Financial strength is the strength of a nation. This king, unable to protect himself, naturally has no interest in business. Without money, fighting a war is a futile pursuit."
"Don't worry, leave the money-making to me, I'm good at it. I'll explain everything before I leave the Imperial City. Helian Xu and the others will do as I say. When we get back to the Imperial City, I'll do a big job, oh wow~"
Her little body trembled with joy, like a real girl, and she even walked a little gracefully.
Behind her, Si Yanzhuo and Yu Di smiled calmly and looked at her like you. There were two men and one woman, the girl was beautiful and lively, and the two men were handsome like fairies. Everyone was looking at this combination when they walked on the street.
But Si Yanzhuo and Yu Di's aura was so overwhelming that no one dared to approach them.
After returning to the inn, the three of them went to see Jiuyan together. The guy had recovered well and was enjoying being taken care of by Jiuli.
Yu Di was jealous, "Oh, you two are showing off your affection, even feeding her with wine and pears."
Jiuli was shy about this, so she stuffed the medicine bowl into Jiuyan's hand and ran out, "Miss, I'll go cook for you."
Before Yun Suyue could even say anything, Jiuli ran out with a blushing face. Her beautiful eyes fixed on Jiuyan, "You didn't do anything to Jiuli behind my back, did you?"
Jiuyan hurriedly explained, "No! Absolutely not! I am a gentleman, and I only held Jiuli's soft little hand once."
Yun Suyue didn't believe it. "Tsk, men's words are lies, I don't believe you. But don't worry, I'm not pedantic. Even if you are already husband and wife, I will support you. In other words, don't let Jiuli down.
She's the only one I have left now. After returning to Qingzhou City, I've been training her fingertips. She needs to become stronger as soon as possible and have enough self-defense ability. I don't want her to become another Taoxiang."
Jiuyan also assured her seriously, "Don't worry, Princess. I will never let Jiuli down in my life. Whenever I have time, I will accompany her to practice finger blade."
Yu Di became interested. "The fingertip blade is a good thing. It's a rare good weapon among women's weapons. It's just that the skills are lacking and it's not easy to practice."
Si Yanzhuo looked at Yun Suyue and said, "I'll ask Jiuhuang to find some techniques for this."
Yun Suyue shook her head, "No need, I already have the technique. Just as Yu Di said, it's not easy to practice. I haven't practiced with weapons in this area before. I only saw her use it with ease when fighting against the Mother Yaksha of Duanfeng Tower.
The fingertip blade was taken from her after she was killed, and it is very sharp."
Si Yanzhuo looked at Yu Di.
Yu Di was helpless, "Okay, okay, I'll find time to teach the little girl, but you have to give her some benefits, right?"
Yun Suyue approached Yu Di with joy, "So you can do it?"
Yu Di spread his hands and said, "I don't know how to do it. The fingertip blade and my Nine Revolutions Wind and Thunder Fan have something in common. They are both weapons that can be used for both long-range and close-range attacks.
Of course, I only have one fan, but if I split the fan bones, there are more than a dozen of them, which is more than the ten fingertip blades. It is more than enough to teach the little maid."
Yun Suyue smiled and threw a book to Yu Di.