Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 111 A heretical cultivator has entered the Longevity Palace
Taking advantage of the moment when Du Wei loosened his grip, Bi Qing broke free from his control and ran towards Xiao Qianrui.

Xiao Qianrui rushed forward and hugged Biqing tightly, her eyes filled with heartache and lingering fear.

"Biqing, it's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright..." Xiao Qianrui comforted Biqing while looking up at Gu Changzhou, the anger in her eyes not completely dissipated.

Ignoring his mother's gaze, Gu Changzhou slowly walked towards Du Xiuwei, holding the Star Sword.

At this moment, Du Xiuwei was on the verge of death, and her spiritual power had almost completely dissipated.

He could no longer maintain his appearance and voice.

However, he had taken a pill beforehand, which was still in effect, so Gu Changzhou did not immediately recognize that this person was the manager of Xuanji Hall, with whom he had dealt several times.

But Master Lu Dan immediately noticed Du Xiuwei's unusual behavior.

“My lord, this man took a disguise pill beforehand, so he is probably acquainted with you.”

Only when someone knows you do they fear being recognized.

As Master Lu spoke, a bottle of pills appeared in his hand. He poured out a yellow pill and flicked it into Du Xiuwei's throat.

Du Xiuwei was forced to take Lu Danshi's pills, and a look of pain flashed across her face.

His face began to distort and change, and his previously blurred face gradually became clear, and his voice was no longer obscured by spiritual power.

Gu Changzhou stared intently, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "It's you!"

Du Wei was powerless to resist at this point, but a cold, unwilling smile still lingered on her face: "Gu Changzhou, so what if you know? Without solid evidence, what can you do to me?"

Enraged, Gu Changzhou gripped the Star Sword tightly, wishing he could kill Du Xiuwei immediately.

But he knew that what Du Xiuwei said was true.

Although it has been confirmed that Xuanji Hall is involved in this matter, Xuanji Hall has always been meticulous in its work. It is just a manager. Without solid evidence, it would be difficult to take action against Xuanji Hall in Zhongzhou City.

"Du Xiuwei, don't be so arrogant. Now that I know what your Xuanji Hall has done, I will definitely find the evidence and expose your conspiracy!"

Gu Changzhou said coldly.

At this moment, Xiao Qianrui, who was holding Biqing, spoke up: "This person almost killed Biqing. Let's deal with him first to prevent any further trouble."

“Mother, this matter is not only a matter of the Marquis’s residence, but also involves the court. It cannot be handled casually. You should take her to rest first.”

Xiao Qianrui's face flushed with anger again: "I am the old lady of the Marquis's mansion!"

"Mother, please don't push my limits any further."

He just hasn't found any evidence yet, but her affair with Yun Bo is a done deal. If it weren't for the fact that they were still connected by blood, he wouldn't even give her this much face.

Xiao Qianrui wanted to say more, but Yun Bo stopped her.

The two men, one on each side, helped Biqing leave Jiuhua Pavilion.

The remaining evil cultivators, after Du Xiuwei was captured, secretly fled and were killed one by one by Jiang Tai and his men.

Now only Du Xiuwei is alive.

Gu Changzhou pointed his longsword at his throat: "Tell me, can I learn the secrets of Xuanji Hall from your mouth?"

Mo Linhou's voice was low and slow, as if he were talking to himself.

Upon hearing this, a flicker of fear crossed Du Wei's eyes, for he knew that falling into his hands would be worse than death. But he would still put on a show of strength.

He stiffened his neck and said, "You won't get any information out of me. Even if I die, I won't utter a single word to you!"

Gu Changzhou sneered, "You think I can't do anything if you don't talk? There's no one in this world who can withstand my interrogation."

After saying that, Gu Changzhou turned to Jiang Tai and said, "Put him in the Marquis's mansion dungeon and keep a close watch on him. There must be no slack in your supervision."

"Yes, Lord Marquis!"

Jiang Tai accepted the order and, with several guards, escorted Du Xiuwei away.

After Jiang Tai and the others escorted Du Xiuwei away, Gu Changzhou turned to look at Master Lu Dan and said with a solemn expression, "Although Du Xiuwei has been captured, it will probably not be easy to pry out the secrets of Xuanji Hall from him."

Master Lu nodded slightly, his gaze deep: "What Mo Linhou said is absolutely right. He is the manager of Xuanji Hall and must know all the secrets of the hall. However, given his status, he must have been given a heavy oath, so getting him to speak voluntarily is as difficult as climbing to the sky."

"However, I do know of a pill called the Devouring Pill, which might be useful for him."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Gu Changzhou's eyes: "With Alchemist Lu's help, the chances of success will be much greater. I just wonder if it will be difficult to refine this pill?"

"The main ingredients required are indeed rare, but I happen to have prepared them. However, the refining process is quite complicated, and this is a seventh-grade pill. There will be unusual phenomena when the pill is completed, and my house is not suitable for it."

Just as Gu Changzhou was about to speak, his divine sense stirred, and he recognized Nian Shuang from Yangshou Palace.

A heretical cultivator has actually entered the Longevity Palace.

Gu Changzhou's face instantly turned ashen. He said to Alchemist Lu, "Alchemist Lu, news has come from Yangshou Palace that an evil cultivator has broken in. This matter is of great importance and is probably related to Xuanji Hall as well. The pill refining will be put on hold for now. Let's head to Yangshou Palace first."

Lu Danshi nodded. His original intention in coming to the Marquis of Molin's residence was to have Gu Changzhou take them to the palace: "There's no time to lose, let's go and take a look."

"Qing'er, Miss Liang, you two should stay at the manor for the time being."

Li Qing refused: "Sister, I want it."

Master Lu said, "Qing'er, be good. With your master and the Marquis here, your sister will be safe and sound."

Li Qing then obediently nodded: "Okay."

The two immediately unleashed their spiritual power, rushing towards the Longevity Palace like two streaks of light.

Before long, they arrived outside the Yangshou Palace.

The spiritual energy around the Longevity Palace was chaotic, and a strong evil aura rushed over, as if an invisible black hand was wantonly stirring up the spiritual energy of this world.

Gu Changzhou frowned: "These evil cultivators, how dare they!"

After speaking, he raised his hand and waved it, sending a dazzling burst of starlight power slashing towards the palace gate like a sharp blade, attempting to break through the shroud of this evil aura.

However, when the power of the stars touched that layer of evil spiritual power, it was like a mud ox entering the sea, only causing a ripple before falling silent.

Upon seeing this, Master Lu's expression turned solemn. He quickly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. A soft white light emanated from his body, within which runes flickered and a mysterious power surged.

He channeled this power into the palace gate, attempting to dispel the evil aura with its purifying power, while saying, "Lord Molin, this evil power is quite strange; it seems they came prepared."

Gu Changzhou frowned, his eyes blazing as he stared at the unresponsive palace gate. He said in a deep voice, "The Longevity Palace is just a place for alchemy. What are they doing here?"

Master Lu shook his head, looking worried: "The Longevity Palace is the royal family's alchemy place, and it has always been so. Perhaps it holds some unknown secret, which is why it has attracted the covetous eyes of evil cultivators. However, it is still difficult to guess what they are planning."

(End of this chapter)