All Heavens: From Joy of Life to The Great Feng Night Watchman

The two experts sent by Lin Gong were naturally also on their way to track down the fake Si Lili in the north.

Si Lili rode in a sedan chair, pretending to have contracted an infectious disease, and quietly changed horses and left through the east gate.

After most of the day, on her way to Danzhou, she passed by a small inn.

To her utter surprise, two members of the Surveillance Bureau tracked her down to the inn, and both were more skilled in martial arts than her.

There happened to be a small hill nearby called Pijia Hill, where the bandit leader was a spy from the Northern Qi Dynasty.

Si Li thought that if they continued to be chased like this, they would eventually be caught by the Surveillance Bureau. He thought it would be better to lure the two of them to Pijia Hill and kill them.

An hour later, at the pavilion below the Armored Hill.

Fan Xian and Zong Zhui ran all the way and saw Si Lili waiting in the pavilion from afar.

The two stopped by the pavilion and began to scrutinize the striking beauty.

Si Lili kept to herself and her private life; neither Fan Xian nor Zong Zhui had ever met her.

"Zong Zhui, is she Si Lili?"

Fan Xian had to admit that Si Lili was stunning, far more beautiful than the courtesan Ruowei.

Zong Zhui had never seen Si Lili before. "It must be her. A woman more beautiful than the most beautiful courtesan in the capital, how many like her are there in the world!"

Si Lili smiled slightly, her head bowed, leaving Fan Xian and Zong Zhui somewhat stunned.

"This humble servant, Si Lili, greets the two officials of the Supervisory Council."

Upon hearing this, Zong Zhui slapped his thigh, exclaiming, "Si Lili, the Northern Qi spy!"

"Four years ago, you accused Prince Yong of forcibly taking a woman, causing a huge uproar throughout the city!"

"At the time, some people speculated that you were a spy from Northern Qi, sent specifically to ruin Prince Yong's reputation."

"Now it seems that what we guessed back then was actually the truth!"

Si Lili gave a helpless bitter smile, "Anyway, it's hard to explain, so I'll just take responsibility for this."

Fan Xian said, "Your girls are currently very popular, and with a major battle imminent, it's the perfect time to gather intelligence."

"At this point, you can't possibly expose yourself. So who's behind mobilizing Cheng Jushu and assassins to kill me?"

Si Lili chuckled lightly, "So you're the victim of the assassination attempt. You're not so bad after all, knowing you're not important enough for me to take action against."

"Then you should think one step deeper. If I reveal the mastermind behind this, will I still be alive?"

"Even if I get into the Overwatch Council, is it possible that the mastermind planted someone in the Overwatch Council to silence me?"

Upon hearing this, Fan Xian's heart sank. The mastermind behind the scenes must be someone of high status and power, so what Si Lili said was not impossible.

At this moment, Zongzhui spoke up and assured him, "My master is the Director of the Supervisory Council, the number one person after the Director."

"As long as you tell the truth, he has a way to save your life!"

Si Lili sneered and said, "If you were really so capable, why did Fan Tisi come to arrest me all by himself!"

Zong Zhui said urgently, "You only have eyes for the Chief Supervisor. Aren't I, the Chief Supervisor, a human being?"

Si Lili chuckled and said, "Who in the capital of Nanqing doesn't know that an official title with the character 'Lang' added to it is just a lowly official who runs errands?"

"I have a hard life, I dare not gamble my life on you, come out!"

Si Lili clapped her hands, and a group of sixth-rank mountain bandits instantly leaped out of the surrounding woods.

Although Fan Xian and Zong Zhui were both eighth-rank officials, they were no match for so many people attacking them.

Zong Zhui chuckled, "My master's massive army will be here soon, so don't be arrogant!"

Seeing Zong Zhui's confidence, Fan Xian almost believed it himself, but where were the thousands of troops?

Zongzhui had been secretly reporting his whereabouts to Chen Pingping, and the Dean should send someone to support him at this time.

Sure enough, the ground suddenly began to tremble, and soon a troop of battle-hardened cavalry charged in from afar.

As the black torrent drew closer, Zong Zhui exclaimed excitedly, "My lord, it's the Dean's Black Riders!"

"This is the strongest army in the land, specially authorized by His Majesty the Emperor to protect the Dean!"

The Black Riders charged in and wiped out the bandits in a matter of moments, without suffering any casualties among themselves.

Fan Xian was secretly surprised. Old Fei was doing quite well; he had even borrowed the Dean's Black Riders.

Then, a masked swordsman dressed entirely in black robes, exuding a chilling aura, appeared before Fan Xian and Zong Zhui.

Zong Zhui quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Lord Shadow!"

Fan Xian exclaimed in surprise, "The Shadow Swordsman! The sixth-ranked master on the Langya Pavilion's list of experts!"

The greatest assassin in the world, the number one below the Grandmaster! I actually met him in person!

The Shadow values ​​martial prowess above all else, and Li Chang'an's rearranged Langya List perfectly suits his taste.

So when he heard Fan Xian's words and heard the young martial arts champion's admiration, a smile secretly appeared on his face behind the shadow mask.

"It's just an empty reputation in the martial arts world. I've always lived in the shadows and don't care much about fame."

"Fan Xian, the dean asked me to tell you that you are the presiding judge in the Niulan Street assassination case. Do whatever you want without hesitation."

"Even if the sky falls, the dean can hold it up for you!"

Shadow then led the Black Riders away from Armored Hill.

With her hands bound, Si Lili sat upright on her horse. "Fan Xian, who exactly are you? Chen Pingping actually used the Black Riders for you!"

Fan Xian was also wondering whether Chen Pingping's Black Riders were aid requested by Fei Jie or Chen Pingping's own idea.

However, he had never met Chen Pingping.

"Since you know that I hold a high position and great power, then quickly tell me who is behind this, and I will definitely save your life."

Fan Xian wasn't lying. If the Black Knights were willing to help him, he should have no problem protecting Si Lili's life.

Si Lili still wouldn't have it, saying, "We're still quite a distance from Kyoto. If you're so capable, then have the Black Riders follow us and protect us."

Fan Xian glanced at Zong Zhui, who truthfully replied, "The Black Riders are very strictly mobilized, and they are all secret guards. How could they be left in the open to protect us?"

Fan Xian frowned. "Si Lili knows who the mastermind is. There's still a long way to go to the capital. The mastermind will definitely send someone to silence her again."

Zong Zhui also said, "She is also the leader of a Northern Qi spy group that has infiltrated the capital. She still has a lot of information about the spy group in her mind. I guess various government departments will come to snatch her away."

Fan Xian said with slight surprise, "Do government offices also secretly snatch people?"

Zong Zhui sighed, "We don't have any arrest warrants. Officially, Zhu Ge is in charge of this case, but the two of us are taking matters into our own hands and making the arrest."

Fan Xian thought for a moment, then came up with an idea: "With the Black Riders making such a big commotion just now, it seems we can't hide our tracks anymore. Why don't we do the opposite?"

An hour later, Zong Zhui learned what Fan Xian meant by "going against the grain".

Fan Xian unfurled a huge white banner: "Fan Xian of Danzhou has traveled a thousand miles to escort Si Lili, the Northern Qi spy, back to the capital!"

Zong Zhui couldn't help but sigh, "The adults are so much more resourceful. Now, if anyone tries to seize someone, it won't be easy to do so!"

Fan Xian smiled and said, "The more people know about our grand return to the capital, the safer we will be."

"Anyone who makes a move at this time is admitting they have something to hide!"

Fan Xian abandoned the main road to the north to catch up with Si Lili and came up with such a brilliant plan, which Zong Zhui truly admired.

"My lord, you are not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also exceptionally intelligent. Your subordinate is deeply impressed!"

The two men escorted Si Lili on horseback, making a grand spectacle of themselves as they paraded through the streets and alleys, attracting a large crowd of onlookers.

"Si Lili, isn't she the courtesan who sued Prince Yong four years ago!"

"I said right then and there that this woman was no good person and must be a spy from an enemy country!"

"Yes, what courtesan would sue her patron? Do you even want to keep this job?"

……

However, an accident occurred when Fan Xian and Zong Zhui were passing through a medium-sized town.

Just as the three men and three horses passed through the crowd, a figure suddenly leaped up from the roof of a restaurant.

The figure held an axe and swung it down at Fan Xian from above!

Fan Xian felt a strong wind rushing towards him, and the enemy's momentum was much stronger than Cheng Jushu's!

At least ninth-rank strength!

"Lord be careful!"

Zong Zhui reacted quickly and pulled Fan Xian off his horse.

"puff!"

With a crisp sound, Fan Xian's horse was easily cut in two!

Then, the figure moved with lightning speed, the axe spinning rapidly, cutting the rope binding Si Lili's arm.

The axe spun so fast that it even shook off the bloodstains on it.

Fan Xian, still shaken, found himself in front of a woman with a baby face, dressed in village clothes.

The woman, holding two axes, rescued Si Lili and then turned to look at Fan Xian with a cold smile.

Zong Zhui exclaimed in surprise, "A ninth-rank superior! Begonia Blossom! My lord, run!"