Embers of Sword

Chapter 440 Testing
In Lingqu City, children have often gone missing in recent years.

Although it was just a report from a refugee, and the Lingqu City government refused to accept the report at the instruction of Zongbi, Yuchi Youde always kept it in mind... After all, the best way to dispel the rumors is to find out the real culprit behind the Lingqu City disappearance case and prove his adoptive father's innocence.

But... after investigating further, even Yuchi Youde himself was unsure.

Xie Xuanyi took the jade slip and scanned it with his spiritual sense.

Yuchi Youde conducted a very detailed investigation. He visited every street and alley in Lingqu City and even carefully investigated the scene of the "missing case".

"grown ups."

Yuchi Youde knelt on the ground and said sincerely: "Perhaps the lives of these refugees are insignificant, but they are still lives after all... I have found traces of evil cultivators of the Hehuan Sect in many places. These traces must not be coincidences."

"..."

Xie Xuanyi looked down at the man in front of him.

He couldn't bear to tell the truth.

The demon-suppression campaign in Southern Xinjiang was carried out with great force, involving dozens of treasure ships from the imperial city and many powerful Yin Shen realm masters. In the eyes of most cultivators in Lingqu City, this meant that the Da Chu royal family was planning to take action against the evil cultivators in Southern Xinjiang and give them a severe beating.

How could Yuchi Youde know that the Da Chu royal family had already reached a settlement with the three major clans?

In this demon-eliminating campaign, the Hehuan Sect can even be considered an "ally" of Da Chu.

"This matter should be investigated by the Lingqu City Lord's Mansion."

Xie Xuanyi was silent for a moment, then said, "...You should go find Zongbi."

"I……"

Yuchi Youde gritted his teeth, thought for a long time, and finally said in a hoarse voice: "Sir, I suspect that the collusion with the evil cultivators may be related to my adoptive father..."

Xie Xuanyi asked: "So you want to kill your relatives for the sake of justice?"

"I……"

Yuchi Youde was stunned, obviously in a dilemma.

He pondered for a long time, and finally murmured: "My foster father treated me very well. He once told me that he hoped that Lingqu City would be clean. So no matter what outsiders say, I still don't believe that my foster father would collude with evil cultivators. I worked hard to investigate the case just to clear his name. But now it seems that this case... is far more complicated than I imagined. I am really limited in my ability, so I came to seek your help tonight."

Xie Xuanyi asked quietly, "What if your foster father really colluded with the evil cultivators?"

Yuchi Youde was silent.

"Why are you looking for me?"

Xie Xuanyi suddenly chuckled and asked, "You and I are not related at all, why do you think I will help you?"

"Because you are Xie Xuanyi's disciple."

Yuchi Youde didn't dare to look up.

He scratched his head and said, "The Black-robed Sword Immortal hated evil and was ultimately killed by the Yinshan White Ghost... My Lord, you are his disciple, and you are definitely irreconcilable with the three major sects."

Xie Xuanyi burst out laughing.

In a sense.

Yuchi Youde made a very correct choice. If this guy had switched to another "big shot" to join him, he would probably have been sold out.

But I will never go along with the evil practitioners.

"It's that simple?"

Xie Xuanyi was somewhat helpless: "Just because of this reason...you came to me. Since you know that I am Xie Xuanyi's disciple, why are you so sure that I will help you?"

The case in Lingqu City is indeed not a big deal.

The geniuses from the great families and holy places would not pay attention to these "little things".

"I haven't thought about it that much."

Yuchi Youde smiled awkwardly.

He grinned and said, "Some things have to be done by someone, right?"

I haven't heard such words for a long time.

The current Da Chu is corrupt.

Beneath the prosperous appearance, there are countless decayed bones...

There are not many loyal and upright people like Yuchi Youde.

Xie Xuanyi sighed softly in his heart.

Staring at the man in front of him, he pondered for a moment and said, "Get up."

Yuchi Youde was stubborn and refused.

"The Library has noticed what happened in Lingqu City."

Xie Xuanyi said: "Even if you don't submit the jade slip tonight, I will still investigate... You can rest assured that this case will eventually have a result. All those who collude with the Hehuan Sect will receive the punishment they deserve."

Yuchi Youde's heart trembled.

Xie Zhen's response confirmed the connection between the Lingqu City case and the Hehuan Sect.

His investigations these days are all useful...

just.

This response also made him feel uneasy.

"Sir, the library is already checking?"

Yuchi Youde said in a trembling voice: "Then my adoptive father is innocent?"

Xie Xuanyi did not answer.

"No need to ask any more questions now. After you leave the yard, keep our meeting tonight to yourself."

He just shook his head and said gently: "When the case files are checked, everything will come to light, and the final truth...you will know it yourself."

……

……

Yuchi Youde left the courtyard, and soon the second "guest" came to visit.

No knock on the door.

No hello either.

Ye Qinglian flew the sword and dropped directly from above the courtyard wall.

"Young Master."

Xie Xuanyi sat in the courtyard and brewed a pot of hot tea, which was just enough to divide into two cups. He was not surprised at all by Ye Qinglian's visit.

When Yuchi Youde entered the hospital earlier, a divine thought fell into the hospital.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone what happened just now."

Ye Qinglian got straight to the point and said, "I'm not interested in these things in Lingqu City... I just want to ask one question, did you kill the Yin God on the outskirts of the city?"

"What is Young Master talking about?"

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "Xie doesn't understand."

Ye Qinglian's spiritual sense fell over the courtyard, and she saw clearly that Yuchi Youde, the adopted son of the City Lord's Mansion, came to visit her.

only.

This courtyard had already been set up with a formation.

Xie Xuanyi knew it very well.

It was impossible for Ye Qinglian to hear any useful content through her divine sense.

"You are the only one who didn't attend the banquet tonight."

Ye Qinglian put her hands behind her back and stared at the young man in front of her: "The battle between the Yin Gods in the suburbs... also happened to break out during the banquet."

"The Yin God War?"

Xie Xuanyi was a little surprised when he heard this.

Where did the "big war" between him and the assassin break out?
But if you think about it carefully, it is indeed so... Those monks who rushed over did not know what had happened before. What they saw was the clouds in the sky torn apart by sword energy, and the flying sword debris scattered all over the ground. It can be seen that the battle was quite brutal, and the air was filled with a faint smell of blood.

Ye Qinglian stared at Xie Zhen for a long time.

Tonight was supposed to be peaceful.

The sudden self-detonation of the "Yin God" on the outskirts of the city made everyone feel panic!

A Yin God in the middle realm just died like that!
Baihua Valley and the Jiang family went to check out the scene together… The battle took place at the entrance to the southern border mountain range. The barren mountains were filled with a faint scarlet blood mist. After the mysterious Yin God blew himself up, he did not leave any useful traces, and even his "identity" could not be discovered!

The unknown things make people feel scared!
This war started abruptly and ended strangely...

After investigating the Hundred Flowers Valley, nothing was found. Everyone wanted to know who the deceased was. Was he an evil cultivator?
A strong person who can kill this level...

Just hiding in Lingqu City?

This is a bit scary.

The intelligence held by the Da Chu Treasure Ship shows that the strongest cultivator in Lingqu City is Zong Bi, a Yin God in the initial stage, whose strength is not considered strong among those of the same level.

Suddenly, opinions were divided.

Some people speculated that this middle-level Yin God might be a powerful person sent by the Hehuan Sect to take over the Da Chu treasure ship.

The reason why he died at the border was because of the Paper Man Dao!
Because a large number of snowflake confetti were found at the border... These confetti are the best proof that the paper man has been here!
This speculation was recognized by many people, but Ye Qinglian did not think so.

A ridiculous idea suddenly popped up in her mind.

The person she suspected was not the paper man, but... Xie Zhen!
The envoy left the country and returned safely...

Many people say that Xie Zhen has broken through the Cave Heaven Realm and become a Yin God Venerable.

This battle between the Yin gods might really be related to him!

However, Ye Qinglian was a little confused.

Even if Xie Zhen had been promoted to Yin God, how long had it been? Could a newly promoted Yin God force a Yin God in the middle stage to self-destruct?
In order to confirm the suspicion in my heart.

After she rushed back to Lingqu City, she went to Xie Zhen's mansion first.

We finally met at this moment.

She had some doubts in her heart, but they were mostly dispelled.

I saw Xie Zhen sitting in the courtyard drinking tea... His clothes were neat and tidy, and he had no wounds. It looked like he was not even injured, so it was most likely that he had nothing to do with the battle on the outskirts of the city.

"Young Master Ye, I am not going to the banquet because I like quietness."

Xie Xuanyi said slowly: "Besides that... I came to Lingqu City to help the library. You just said that there was a battle of Yin Gods in the suburbs of the city. What's going on?"

"You don't know?" Ye Qinglian narrowed her eyes slightly.

"I have been drinking tea in the courtyard."

Xie Xuanyi was speechless: "Didn't Young Valley Master just see that I was having a secret conversation with the Left Guard of Lingqu City?"

"A Yin God died outside the city and exploded himself."

Ye Qinglian spoke while staring into Xie Zhen's eyes.

She observed the young man's expression and reaction.

But she could see nothing.

Although Xie Zhen is young, he has excellent skills in cultivating his Qi and there is nothing unusual about him.

"Oh?"

Xie Xuanyi raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Young Valley Master suspects that I killed him?"

"..."

Hearing this, Ye Qinglian also felt it was a bit absurd.

She rubbed her brows.

It seems that I have been overthinking... How old is Xie Zhen now?
Seventeen!
Even if he is more talented, can he be more talented than Xie Xuanyi back then?

Kill a mid-level Yin God, force him to self-destruct, and you remain unscathed...

This level of cultivation is probably higher than mine!

Ye Qinglian hesitated for a moment: "Who do you think it is?"

"Paperman Road."

Xie Xuanyi didn't even think twice and directly reported this extremely useful name.

"Paper Man Dao..."

Ye Qinglian pondered for a moment and nodded.

She said no more and prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Ye Qinglian said softly, "Thank you, nephew. I will go to the border to exterminate the demons tomorrow. I am sorry for disturbing you tonight... You should have a good rest."

Say it.

She pretended to leave.

Just the next moment.

A ray of sword energy suddenly burst out.

Ye Qinglian raised her hand without any warning and threw out a flying sword from her sleeve. The sword broke through the air, cut off the fluttering willow leaves in the courtyard, and flew straight to the young man's brow!

Xie Xuanyi didn't hide, evade, or move.

The flying sword instantly arrived in front of Xie Xuanyi.

The cold light is within reach.

Just hover there.

The fallen leaves fluttered and swayed, about to fall into the teacup.

Xie Xuanyi stretched out his hand and brushed it away.

"Young Master, what does this mean?"

He drank his tea nonchalantly, and at the same time stretched out two fingers, slowly pushing the hovering flying sword away from his forehead, and the narrow and sharp sword intent dissipated...

Ye Qinglian's sword was very fast, but unfortunately, Xie Xuanyi had already sensed it.

This sword did not have the intent to kill.

Even if there is a murderous intention...

Xie Xuanyi did not need to dodge, as this sword might not be able to successfully pierce his forehead under the influence of the martial arts god.

Crack!

There was a faint sound of thunder in the courtyard.

A ray of dark power of the Dao realm emerged from Xie Xuanyi's fingertips.

He suppressed the divine fetus and prevented it from emerging.

Afterwards, he condensed such a ray of sword intent, and Xie Xuanyi revealed a little bit of his own cultivation, showing himself to be at the fourth level of Yin Shen.

"The initial stage of Yin God..."

At this moment, Ye Qinglian saw clearly Xie Zhen's realm.

She looked emotional and said in a complicated voice, "You really got promoted."

It seems that the rumors in the outside world are true. In the battle in Liguo, Xie Zhen successfully broke through...

However, with the cultivation level of the initial stage of Yin Shen, it is far from being able to force the middle stage to self-destruct.

It seems that I was worrying too much.

The battle on the outskirts of the city had indeed nothing to do with Xie Zhen.

"An elephant's tusks burn itself, and a big tree attracts the wind."

Xie Xuanyi shook his head and said calmly: "Promoting to Yin God is nothing... Since I was born, I have encountered too much hostility. My master taught me to be low-key, so the news of my promotion this time was not released by Dasui Sword Palace."

"Master Chunyang is right."

Ye Qinglian nodded and said with satisfaction: "As expected of you, you are Xie Xuanyi's disciple. Your cultivation speed is comparable to that of a reincarnated real person."

"The battle of the Yin Gods on the outskirts of the city tonight has attracted a lot of attention."

She raised her sleeve to retract the flying sword, and said apologetically: "I just drew the sword only to test you... Junior Brother, please forgive me."

"polite."

Xie Xuanyi waved his sleeves, not caring at all: "It's reasonable."

Ye Qinglian has a good relationship with Jiang Qihu, and is also an old friend of Jiang Miaoyin...

However, in Xie Xuanyi's eyes, Ye Qinglian was not someone he could fully trust.

Xie Xuanyi's deliberate suppression of his cultivation to the fourth level was not a random act.

He has two purposes.

First, Xie Xuanyi has always believed that "it's okay to have the intention to harm others, but you must be on guard against others."

Chen Jingxuan had already reminded himself in advance that apart from the three major sects and Jiangning, there were also other holy land families harboring evil intentions in this campaign to eliminate demons in Southern Xinjiang.

I suffered a loss at the hands of Beihai once in my previous life.

This time, we have to be on guard. We have to be on guard.

Second, it contains a tempting intention.

He had displayed his "Dharma body" in the Chen Mansion and showed his "Martial Arts Divine Embryo" to Yuan Yi without reservation. This is a magical power that can only be displayed by a person in the middle realm of Yin God.

After that teaching.

Yuan Yi never came to Chen's house again...

Xie Xuanyi really wanted to know whether Yuan Yi would tell him all his “background” after returning to Baihua Valley.

If Ye Qinglian's reaction just now was unusual.

You will know the answer yourself.

Now it seems that Miss Yuan is indeed worthy of "trust"...

She did not reveal the secret of her "martial arts fetus".

(End of this chapter)