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The Black Scorpion Sect
“As far as we know, no one followed us, Elder,” one of Zong Rui’s men replied respectfully.“Of course you wouldn’t know,” Zong Rui said calmly, his tone neither harsh nor forgiving. “Your attention was fixed on the ground, never thinking that the one tailing you might have been above.”He wasn’t scolding them, merely stating a fact. His subordinates’ spiritual perception was far too weak to sense the presence of a cultivator whose inner energy exceeded theirs by many levels.“You mean the person was leaping across rooftops?” Liu Zen asked in disbelief. As a man without any martial cultivation, the idea sounded nearly impossible to him.“That’s exactly what happened, my lord,” Zong Rui answered with a faint trace of pride. “You saw yourself how I could leap onto the roof with ease. Others with far greater skills could move from house to house without leaving a sound.”Liu Zen nodded slowly, still struggling to accept such an incredible re
Wild Suspicion
Both of them were clearly puzzled, for it was impossible that they had any acquaintances in the royal city of Zinan."Wasn’t that man a friend of yours?" asked the woman who owned the eatery, noticing the subtle change on the young men’s faces."I’m not sure—perhaps an old friend whose face and name we’ve already forgotten," Xiao Chen replied casually. He had no intention of lingering there any longer; he needed to find out who that mysterious man was—someone who dared to claim they were friends.After bidding farewell to the woman, the two stepped toward the door and paused for a moment. They spoke quietly, then went their separate ways. Xiao Ji headed back to the inn, while Xiao Chen walked toward the gate of the prefecture.Not long after their departure, two men dressed in dark robes descended the staircase. They were members of the Black Scorpion Sect. One of them paid for their meal while the other hurried out the door.Ou
The Plan to Eliminate Xiao Chen and Xiao Ji
“It’s without question that those two are the ones, my lord,” said Zong Rui, shifting slightly in his seat. “But what puzzles me is their motive. Why would they do such a thing? Could they have been sent from the palace to inspect the villages? Or perhaps they bear some grudge against Duke Tian Long and seek to turn the people against him by forbidding the tribute payments?”Liu Zen leaned back into his cushioned chair, his brows furrowing deeply as his mind turned over the possibilities. A heavy sigh escaped from his nostrils—a sign of deep contemplation.“Whatever the reason,” he said slowly, “we must be cautious, Elder. If they truly are agents of the imperial court, then Lord Yao Li surely knows of them, for his position in the palace is one of great power. Still, whether he knows them or not, one thing is certain—those two young men have come to believe that Duke Tian Long is not a good ruler. That belief alone could work to our advantage.”“Every advantage has its danger,” Zong
Proven Truth
Booking an inn room for an entire week without being a merchant was, to Li Lan, an undeniable cause for suspicion. Something about the two strangers felt off, and she was determined to uncover the truth behind her growing unease.As the First Elder of the Black Scorpion Sect, Li Lan possessed both the authority and the experience to act decisively. To confirm whether her suspicions were valid, she decided to assign a trusted subordinate to watch over the two mysterious men.“Go. Keep an eye on them from outside the inn. My men will arrive later to replace you,” Li Lan ordered firmly.“Yes, Elder,” replied the soldier before bowing respectfully and hastening away.Li Lan returned to her seat once the soldier had departed. Not long after, Liu Zen entered the chamber. Before he could even ask, Li Lan began to report.“The two young men reserved a room for seven days at one of the inns, Sir,” she said calmly.“How peculiar,” Liu Zen muttered, his brow furrowing. “Make sure to find out wha
Zong Rui’s Doubt
One of the guards suddenly raised his arm, blocking Xiao Chen and Xiao Ji as they were about to climb the stairs.“Stop! What business do you have upstairs?”“We came here to eat,” Xiao Chen replied calmly. “Since the upper floor is open to certain guests, we believe we have the same right to dine there.”Realizing that the two young men were warriors, the guard immediately changed his tone. “Very well, you may go up—but please, do not cause any disturbance. Lord Liu Zen is holding a private meeting.” He lowered his arm respectfully.Xiao Chen gave a faint smile and started up the stairs, Xiao Ji following closely behind.When they reached the upper floor, Xiao Chen’s eyes quickly found the nobleman he had seen earlier. Now that he could see more clearly, he was certain this man was Lord Liu Zen—the one mentioned by the guard. Beside him sat the white-haired elder from before, as well as two other men, one of whom was dressed in fine garments not typical of officials or nobles, yet ca
A Different Truth
Ling Er could hardly believe what had just unfolded before her eyes. Never in her darkest imagination did she expect her own father to become a merciless killer.“Father… how could you stain your hands with the blood of these vile men?” she asked, trembling.“It’s all right, Ling Er,” her father said in a low voice, his eyes shadowed by years of silent resentment. “For so long, the villagers and I have harbored hatred toward Bai Shan and the headman, yet none of us dared to resist. The arrival of these two young heroes must be Heaven’s way of freeing us from their tyranny.”The villagers indeed felt relief over the death of Bai Shan and the corrupt headman, but that sense of freedom was far from complete. They all knew it was only a matter of time before Duke Tian Long learned that his tribute had not been paid.“Tomorrow morning, we’ll continue our journey,” said Xiao Chen firmly. “I hope all of you can reorganize this village and choose a leader who truly serves the people. As for D
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