From Joy of Life to Becoming a Saint

Chapter 29 Emperor Qing and Chen Pingping's Reactions

Kyoto, Inspection Institute.

Yin Kai in black and members of the Black Cavalry wearing black iron masks came galloping, walked quickly into the Inspection Institute, and went straight to where the director Chen Pingping was.

In a dark room, Chen Pingping, who was disabled in both legs, was doing stretching exercises to strengthen his body and activate his blood circulation as usual. Soon, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door, and a shadow outside the door conveyed the message.

"Dean, Black Knight said he has something important to report."

Chen Pingping pulled the rope and sat on the recliner, then lay down: "Let him in."

The voice was obviously labored. Outsiders would certainly be surprised to see that this world-renowned Director of the Inspection Institute, known as the most terrifying King of Darkness in the world, had such difficulty even doing some simple movements of getting up.

Soon, the messenger walked into the room, knelt on one knee, clasped his fists, and said loudly: "Dean, the situation has changed."

Chen Pingping's expression became serious, and his eyes were instantly filled with clouds.

"I told you to help Fan Xian bring Si Lili back. Don't tell me that the lowest-ranked Black Knights can't even catch Si Lili."

The person who brought the news lowered his head, somewhat afraid to look directly at the dean with disabled legs and a calm voice.

"Dean, the situation suddenly changed. After we helped Master Xiao Fan successfully stop Si Lili, a man in black jumped out from nowhere."

"This man is extremely powerful. He defeated all the black cavalrymen who came to support Master Fan with one palm strike. However, he seemed to have no intention of becoming our enemy. The black cavalrymen suffered no casualties. They were only temporarily incapacitated. He also claimed that he was going after Si Lili. It seemed that he was after her beauty."

"A bunch of nonsense."

Chen Pingping's voice suddenly rose: "If he really has this kind of strength, he must be at least ninth rank. Would such a master covet beauty?"

"Dean, that must be what the man in black did on purpose."

"Also, after the man in black took Si Lili away, we sent people to track them down, but we finally found them abandoning their horses in a wilderness, and it was hard to find their direction."

Chen Pingping raised his eyebrows: "If a ninth-rank expert really wants to hide his tracks, you naturally can't track him."

"By the way, what does Fan Xian say about this?"

"Master Xiao Fan doesn't seem to be too disappointed, and... and according to the message from the people present, Master Xiao Fan seems to have a suspicious relationship with the man in black."

Hearing this, Chen Pingping's expression changed several times.

He murmured, "It shouldn't be like this. Is there someone else besides Wu Zhu?"

Then he waved his hand and said, "Don't investigate him for now. Let Fan Xian handle it himself."

"Yes, Dean."

After the others left, Chen Pingping thought about it and decided to go to the palace to meet the emperor.

Not long after...the Imperial Study in the Imperial Palace.

Emperor Qing fiddled with his bow and arrow calmly, silently listening to Chen Pingping's report on the unexpected intelligence sent back by the Black Cavalry.

When he heard that an unknown master had appeared and snatched Si Lili away, the emperor, who had everything under control, showed a trace of uneasiness on his face.

"An unknown ninth-rank master defeated dozens of black riders with one palm strike, and his relationship with Fan Xian is suspicious..."

"Chen Pingping."

Chen Pingping clasped his fists and bowed: "I am here."

"I heard that when Chen Jushu was found, his arms were pierced through by two overbearing forces and were disabled. The results of the medical examination showed that it had nothing to do with Fan Xian, which means that there was someone else in Niulan Street at the time."

Chen Pingping nodded: "That's right."

"But the Inspection Institute has been investigating for a long time and has not found any trace of him. It is very likely that he is a master above the ninth rank."

Emperor Qing frowned, picked up the bow and shot an arrow at the armor in front of him.

"There are only so many Ninth Rank masters in the world. It's impossible for two unknown Ninth Rank masters to suddenly appear. The Ninth Rank master who appeared in Niulan Street and the Ninth Rank master who kidnapped Si Lili must be the same person."

"Your Majesty is wise." "Humph." Emperor Qing snorted coldly.

"I don't want to hear flattery."

Chen Pingping's eyes moved slightly: "Your Majesty, this person and Fan Xian..."

Before he could finish his words, both the king and his ministers fell into silence.

After an unknown amount of time, Emperor Qing finally asked, "Is Wuzhu in Kyoto?"

Chen Pingping shook his head: "Your Majesty, Wuzhu's whereabouts are erratic, and he can't remember many things. I don't know his whereabouts yet."

"call···"

Emperor Qing put down his bow and arrow and let out a long sigh.

"Let's leave it at that for now! Anyway, the one who wants to catch Si Lili and interrogate her the most is Fan Xian. Let's see what he does."

Chen Pingping clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave."

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After the bandits cleaned up the room, Chen Qiye and Si Lili moved in.

After checking around the house and finding nothing wrong, he sat down to rest.

Looking at Si Lili who was sitting calmly drinking tea, Chen Qiye smiled and said, "Miss Lili is worthy of being a Northern Qi spy. This kind of mentality is not comparable to that of ordinary people. Even at this time, she is still like she is at home."

Si Lili raised her hand and smoothed the hair by her ear.

"I know I can't escape. Instead of being in a state of panic all day, I'd better be more open-minded. Didn't you say you would send me back to Northern Qi? Let's sit down and have a good talk. Maybe we can become allies."

Chen Qiye waved his hands and laughed: "Haha... Miss Lili is really smart."

"Sir, can you please tell me what is your purpose in robbing me?"

Chen Qiye poured himself a cup of tea and said as he drank it, "I won't beat around the bush. The first thing I need Miss Lili to do is to tell me who is the mastermind behind the assassination on Niulan Street?"

Si Lili paused while drinking tea.

"Are you Fan Xian's man?"

Then he started laughing: "Hehe..."

"This Master Fan is really hard to understand. The Black Knights have already taken action, but he still wants to find someone to restrain me."

Chen Qiye did not explain. What he wanted was for no one to guess his existence.

"Miss Lili doesn't need to know this, just answer my questions."

Si Lili sighed: "You just said you would help me with the first favor. In other words, even if I tell you, I won't be free immediately?"

"Of course."

Chen Qiye gave the answer decisively.

"Actually, Miss Lili, think about it. If I really only want you to do me a favor, doesn't that mean that you are no longer useful after you reveal the real murderer of the Niulan Street assassination?"

"Without the bargaining chips, do you feel at ease?"

It seemed unnecessary for Chen Qiye to ask Si Lili who the murderer was because he knew the plot.

But he actually did this on purpose, and it was part of his plan.

Regardless of whether he knew the murderer behind the Niulan Street assassination or not, he had to let Si Lili tell him the truth, and then use this information as a bargaining chip to negotiate with Fan Xian.

If I didn't ask Si Lili, it would be difficult to explain if people found out that I knew these unknown things for no reason before I grew up.

Although he was a bit too cautious, Chen Qiye always liked to play it safe.

(End of this chapter)