Chapter 116: Investigation
Reinserting the two iron pins into the deep holes in the stone temple wall, Bai Xian lightly tapped the ground with her feet and once again leapt out of the stone temple, which was more than two meters deep.
In the distance, Bai Xiaohua was still sniffing around on the ground, seemingly intent on some elusive scent.
Taking out her phone, Bai Xian dialed Gao Sheng’s number.
After three rings, the call was answered.
“Hello, this is Gao Sheng.”
“I’ve already inspected the stone temple and found two iron pins, each engraved with—”
Behind Lu Tong, more than twenty people fell silent, wordlessly beginning to gather the weapons they carried. They were forest bandits, already indifferent to life and death; after all, they were merely taking money to help others avoid disasters.
“Wow, it’s starting? I heard that those twisted guys from the family’s secret division will also be competing under nicknames. Look, here’s the proof.” More and more gazes converged.
“Familiar… haha? Maybe. But who can recognize a pile of bones?” The Red Dog King suddenly looked somewhat lost. For some reason, Sima Yi and his two companions felt a trace of melancholy upon seeing that skeleton. Even the dullest among them now understood the situation.
The Immortal Nan Hua was clearly adept in the ways of dealing with people. After successfully intimidating Qin Yang just now, he began to use inducements next.
However, if you ask him to fight now as the current Di Renjie, Liu Yu doesn’t know how much strength he can still muster. It could be as ordinary as a passerby’s level, or it could be the most formidable he ever was.
It really is strange—could it be that the mayor of Stone City is destined to be transferred to the Development and Reform Commission? Tian Tao was like this, and now his father is the same.
His vision blurred, consciousness drifting away, Li Zixu felt panic. He hadn’t yet become the highly esteemed prince consort—how could he be dying now? His heart filled with unwillingness.
For more than half a year, as long as they were in the tribal camp, Gan Luo had been inseparable from Tao Kuotuo. Yet just now, when Tao Kuotuo dashed out of the tent, Gan Luo’s figure was nowhere to be seen.
Their hearts were uneasy, and their loyalty to Zhang Xiaofeng only grew firmer. At this moment, no one dared disobey Zhang Xiaofeng’s orders, much less speculate.
With his lone strength, it was difficult to win against a dozen Shaolin masters working together, especially with A Zhu—who lacked profound martial skills—by his side.
Because Fang Weizhen and Xiang Meichen were staff for the evening gala, they left the VIP seats on the second floor shortly after and went to the staff area in Section C to wait.
So Hong Jun quietly got out of bed, glanced at the sleeping Mo Rigen, then rose and opened the door to leave.
Generally speaking, if there were any secrets, Xuan Shitian would be the first to tell him. So it was very likely that the secret Xuan used to protect himself was exactly what they needed.
In recent days, Feng Qingyang came only at night, teaching Linghu Chong and Xu Yang how to use the “Dugu Nine Swords.”
By the flower bushes lay a jade pendant. Yingchun, who could recognize treasures, immediately knew it was quite valuable.
There were many spies around Consort Xianfei. In the height of summer, if someone were to handle the embroidered handkerchief near her, it would arouse suspicion. Therefore, Consort Xianfei entrusted the handkerchief to her, instructing that it must be personally and discreetly burned.
“That depends on the circumstances. You must understand that the path of the soul is most peculiar. Now, tell me what happened at the time,” Zhang Sanfeng said, still doubtful but choosing to ask rather than confront directly.
Han Yanchen opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but felt that no explanation could adequately justify the situation. He hesitated, then chose to remain silent.
The music in Starry Night Bar was loud and somewhat chaotic. Lin Bei misheard the name and asked uncertainly once more.