Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 60 Intelligence: Wei Zhuang's Scheme
Where is that person?

On a bridge in the northern part of the city, Wei Zhuang met Tang Qi again. Without exchanging many words, Wei Zhuang spoke directly.

Tang Qi stroked his beard, his expression somewhat complicated. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "He appeared at Liu Yi's residence during the day, and went to a small inn called 'Two Liang Two' in the evening. We just received news that he has gone out again. This time, the brothers lost track of him."

Upon hearing this answer, Wei Zhuang's expression changed.

"Don't tell me that your answer is 'I lost them'."

A hint of helplessness flashed in Tang Qi's eyes. Everything was fine during the day, and there were no problems in the evening, but just now, Li Kai disappeared as soon as he entered the West City. What could he do?
"The last message I received was that Li Sima disappeared in the western part of the city."

Wei Zhuang stood on the bridge, gazing at the quietly flowing river below, a full moon reflected in its waters. Seeing this, for some reason, a strange feeling welled up inside him. Li Kai's situation seemed to be heading in an unpredictable direction, like the moon reflected in the water—seemingly close, yet forever out of reach.

"You'd better not lie to me, or you'll know what will happen."

Tang Qi's eye twitched, and he replied respectfully, "I dare not deceive you. Since we have promised you, sir, to find Li Sima, the Seven Absolutes Hall will not waver."

Wei Zhuang said nothing more and turned to leave.

On the fourth floor of Zilan Pavilion, Zi Nu and Han Fei, who were waiting for news from Wei Zhuang, had not yet fallen asleep.

The room was brightly lit. Zi Nu, holding a wine pot, poured Han Fei a cup of wine and asked with a smile, "Young Master, if Wei Zhuang can bring the person back, what do you plan to do?"

Han Fei reached out and picked up the wine cup. The wine swayed gently in the cup, creating ripples, and his gaze followed suit.

"That depends on whether he killed Liu Yi."

Zi Nu's eyes flickered as she continued, "What if Liu Yi was killed by Li Sima?"

Han Fei's expression darkened. He wanted to reform and rebuild the legal system in the state of Han, so he would not allow anyone to break the law and get away with it.

Seeing the change in Han Fei's expression, even before he answered, Zi Nu guessed the answer.

Han Fei remained silent for a moment, then gently shook his head.

"The laws of Heaven and Earth shall be followed without fail; techniques shall be used to detect treachery, and punishments shall be used to stop punishment."

"The purpose of establishing Quicksand is to maintain order in this chaotic world and promote change. If one day I myself break the law, I will not evade the punishment I deserve."

As Han Fei finished speaking, the room fell silent.

"I believe that you will not run away, young master."

After saying this, Zi Nu sighed inwardly. In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary. If change is desired, someone must bear the price. These people may be enemies or friends.

Li Kai is Nongyu's father, and from a certain perspective, she did not want Li Kai to end up like this.

Just as the two were talking, Wei Zhuang jumped in through the window.

When Han Fei and Zi Nu saw Wei Zhuang return, they both looked over at the same time.

Wei Zhuang placed the Shark Tooth sword back on the sword rack, then turned and sat down, saying in a deep voice, "He was indeed in Xinzheng. During the day, he went to Liu Yi's residence, and in the evening, he returned to an inn called 'Two Liang Two.' Then, tonight, he came to Xicheng, but surprisingly, he disappeared."

Upon hearing this, Han Fei and Zi Nu's expressions immediately changed. They were not the only ones looking for Li Kai; Nightfall was also on the move.

"Is it nightfall??"

Zi Nu's hand tightened. If Li Kai were really captured by the Nightfall, that would be terrible.

Wei Zhuang narrowed his eyes. Tang Qi's information indicated that he had lost track of him, not that he had been captured. "No, he came to Xicheng on his own. He wasn't coerced. Although it's possible he was captured, the chances are not high."

Han Fei and Zi Nu were taken aback. They had come to Xicheng, so did Xicheng have someone of his inhabitants?
Seemingly remembering something, the two exclaimed in unison, "Nongyu!!"

But then Zi Nu shook her head.

“Nongyu’s room is on the fourth floor. If there is any noise, I should be able to sense it.”

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhuang glanced at Zi Nu. She could sense it? There had been quite a commotion over there during the day; if he hadn't reminded her, she probably still wouldn't know!

Noticing Wei Zhuang's expression, Zi Nu also recalled what happened during the day, and after thinking for a moment, she still offered an explanation.

Unlike the daytime, the night is quiet and almost silent.

Upon hearing this explanation, Wei Zhuang didn't press the matter further and slowly withdrew his gaze.

Han Fei sat quietly to the side, saying nothing. Firstly, he was unaware of what had happened during the day, and secondly, he didn't care much, since Li Kai hadn't been near Zilan Pavilion during the day.

Han Fei then raised another question.

"If Li Sima didn't come to see Miss Nongyu, where would he go?"

Upon hearing this question, Wei Zhuang and Zi Nu also began to ponder it.

There aren't many people involved with Li Kai. Madam Hu, Nongyu, and Liu Yi are the only three people they can think of. They can't think of anyone else Li Kai could meet.

Suddenly Wei Zhuang spoke up: "Instead of thinking about who he wants to see, we should think about how to find him tomorrow. According to today's itinerary, he will most likely go to Liu Yi's residence and the hotel called 'Two Liang Two'."

Upon hearing this, Han Fei smiled and nodded.

“Brother Wei Zhuang is right. Instead of getting hung up on an answer we can’t figure out, we should really think about how to meet this Li Sima tomorrow.”

Watching Han Fei leave, Wei Zhuang suddenly asked, "What is his attitude towards Li Kai?"

Watching that receding figure, Zi Nu shrugged.

"No matter what, if Liu Yi was truly killed by him, this Ninth Young Master will not show any mercy."

After a moment of silence, Wei Zhuang suddenly spoke up: "As expected, if he can't even stick to this, then his will to carry out is probably just empty talk."

Zi Nu's eyes flickered twice before she spoke again.

"Then what should we do? Li Kai is very likely Nongyu's father."

Wei Zhuang seemed to have remembered something, and a hint of interest flashed in the corner of his eye.

"Perhaps we can tell him this information. I'd love to see what he'll do."

"Will this boy, whom even I can't see through, bring us any surprises?"

Silence fell in the room again. Zi Nu stood to the side, not speaking immediately. She naturally guessed who the boy Wei Zhuang was talking about was, but she did not want to drag him into the vortex of the Korean state.

"Have you considered that if he really is scheming against you as you imagine, it could bring utter destruction to Zilan Pavilion and even Liusha?"

Wei Zhuang's gaze faltered. Zi Nu's reminder was correct. He was so focused on seeing the other party's true face that he forgot whether they could bear the price. Chen Xiuyuan's actual combat strength was an uncontrollable factor. If the opponent's combat strength was indeed superior to their own, then the outcome...
(End of this chapter)