Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 224 Idiot
Gu Changzhou gently embraced Liu Sijun and placed a tender kiss on her forehead.

"Jun'er, from now on, we will rely on each other, and I will protect you with my whole life."

he said softly.

Liu Sijun leaned against Gu Changzhou's chest, feeling his warmth, and her heart was filled with happiness.

"Cheung Chau, with you here, I'm not afraid of anything."

She looked up at Gu Changzhou, her eyes filled with love.

On this beautiful night, Liu Sijun and Gu Changzhou began their new life together, their love shining like a brilliant star in the night sky of Laiyang County.

Married life was peaceful and beautiful, like a gently flowing stream.

Liu Sijun and Gu Changzhou spent a sweet time in Laiyang County. They strolled through the streets and alleys of Laiyang County together, watched the sunrise and sunset, and their feelings for each other grew stronger.

However, Liu Sijun always kept in mind the matter of Lu Danshi being framed back then.
Just because the master doesn't mention it doesn't mean he doesn't care.

Now that they are married, the matter in Laiyang County is settled, and Zhongzhou City has returned to peace, it's time to go to Yougu Palace and find out the cause of Fengze's death.

The moment they stepped into the secluded valley palace, a complex mix of emotions welled up in Liu Sijun's heart.

This place was once where she studied and grew up, but now it hides countless secrets.

When the disciples of Yougu Palace saw Liu Sijun and Gu Changzhou, they all bowed and greeted them, their eyes filled with admiration.

After all, Liu Sijun's successful sealing of the Demon Abyss had already spread throughout the entire cultivation sect, making him a hero admired by all.

Liu Sijun and Gu Changzhou first went to Song Hongyuan's residence, hoping to get some clues from him.

However, when they arrived, they found that Song Hongyuan was not in the room.

"That's strange. Master is usually in his study at this time. Why isn't he here?"

Liu Sijun frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

Just then, a disciple from Yougu Palace rushed over and reported to Liu Sijun: "Senior Sister Liu, Elder Song went to the library in the back mountain, saying he wanted to look up some important information."

Liu Sijun and Gu Changzhou exchanged a glance and then immediately headed towards the library on the back mountain.

When they arrived at the library, they saw Song Hongyuan standing in front of the bookshelves, hurriedly flipping through the books. "Master, what are you looking for?" Liu Sijun stepped forward and asked softly.

When Song Hongyuan saw Liu Sijun and Gu Changzhou, he was slightly taken aback, and then an unnatural smile appeared on his face: "Sijun, what brings you here? I'm looking for some information about the murder of Senior Brother Fengze back then, which may be helpful for our investigation into the truth."

Liu Sijun nodded, but he was still skeptical of Song Hongyuan's words.

She and Gu Changzhou also began searching for clues in the library.

Just then, Liu Sijun discovered a yellowed slip of paper in an ancient book, on which were written some obscure and difficult-to-understand runes.

"Cheung Chau, look what this is!"

Liu Sijun handed the note to Gu Changzhou and asked in confusion.

Gu Changzhou examined the note carefully, his brows furrowed. "This seems to be some kind of ancient array runes, somewhat similar to those we saw in the Demon Abyss." Song Hongyuan, overhearing their conversation, also came closer. When he saw the runes on the note, his face instantly turned pale. "This...this is impossible! This array has been lost for many years. How could it appear here?"

Liu Sijun keenly sensed Song Hongyuan's unusual behavior and immediately became wary: "Master, do you know something? Please tell me the truth."

Song Hongyuan hesitated for a moment, then finally sighed: "Master Si, actually, Senior Brother Fengze's death back then wasn't so simple. He sacrificed himself to seal a powerful demon. And this formation was the key he used to seal the demon."

"Then what happened when Xu Hechen was framed back then?"

Liu Sijun pressed for an answer.

Upon suddenly hearing the name Xu Hechen, Song Hongyuan was still somewhat dazed, after all, this person had left the sect for more than twenty years, and it was uncertain whether he was alive or dead.

So Song Hongyuan looked at Liu Sijun with a puzzled expression: "How do you know Xu Hechen?"

When there were disciples of Yougu Palace around, Master Lu would use pills he refined himself to change his appearance and voice, so during the time when they fought together against the Blood Spirit Sect and the sealing demon array in Laiyang County, they did not notice anything unusual.

"The former Palace Master died under mysterious circumstances. Although everyone said at the time that Xu Hechen killed him for the position of Palace Master," Liu Sijun said, "Xu Hechen did not gain any benefit. On the contrary, his fate is now unknown. Palace Master Wan strictly ordered his disciples not to talk about it. But how could such an important matter be completely unknown?"

Liu Sijun found himself a perfect excuse.

Song Hongyuan had no suspicions.

Speaking of Xu Hechen, a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes: "Back then, Master Lu was the most favored disciple of Palace Master Fengze. He knew about Senior Brother Fengze's plan and had been secretly assisting him. However, in order to stop Senior Brother Fengze from sealing the demon, someone plotted to frame Master Lu, not only killing Palace Master Fengze but also making him a scapegoat."

"Who is it? Who could be so cruel?"

A flash of anger crossed Liu Sijun's eyes.

Song Hongyuan shook his head: "I don't know exactly who it is either. The events of that year were too complicated, involving many forces and figures. However, I believe that as long as we continue our investigation, we will definitely find the truth."

Just then, the door to the library was suddenly opened.

Palace Master Wan walked in.

The figure of the Palace Master loomed over the entrance of the library, the moonlight casting an extremely long shadow.

His gaze swept over the yellowed paper in Liu Sijun's hand, his pupils suddenly contracted, and the magical artifact in his sleeve emitted a faint hum.

"Palace Master!" Song Hongyuan's voice trembled almost imperceptibly, "We are investigating the cause of Senior Brother Fengze's death."

"An investigation?" Palace Master Wan suddenly sneered, and with a flick of his sleeves, seven bronze bells appeared out of thin air. "Do you know how that fool Fengze died?"

He raised his hand and waved it, and the bronze bell hovered in mid-air, its body displaying the same runes as the note.

Liu Sijun felt the Taixu Mirror vibrate violently in his arms. The scene from years ago appeared in the mirror—the Palace Master of Fengze, covered in blood, knelt before the Palace Master of Wan, who held a blood-stained Taixu Token in his hand: "Senior Brother, you actually intend to pass the position of Palace Master to Xu Hechen?"

"Junior Brother Wan, the Tai Xu Token should be passed on to those who truly care for the common people," Feng Ze's voice trailed off, "I have already investigated your collusion with the Blood Spirit Sect to refine the Seven Fiends Soul-Locking Array."

The scene was suddenly shrouded in blood, and the Palace Master's laughter echoed in the mirror: "Therefore you must die."

He plunged the Taixu Token into Feng Ze's heart, saying, "Xu Hechen's golden core will be perfect for sealing the mess you left behind."