Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

at this time,

Inside the Sutra Repository on the second floor of Yonghe Temple.

Faced with Miki Shigeo, who chose to compromise rather than be shot to death, Xiao Zhan asked, "Very well, Miki Shigeo, let me ask you: you and the steward were both sent by Liu Shiyuan to monitor Sanmu Dan, so why did Liu Shiyuan kill Sanmu Dan before escaping?"

Miki Shigeo: "Because Sanmu Dan didn't want to keep the promise he made to Liu Shiyuan back then, Liu Shiyuan was very angry. More than 20 years ago, Sanmu Dan was still an unambitious monk, living a life of idleness in an unnamed temple. It was Liu Shiyuan who met him by chance during an inspection tour and thought he was a promising talent. So he used various connections to get him into Yonghe Temple and then gradually helped him rise to the position of abbot. Unexpectedly, this guy was indeed a talent. He used the influence of Yonghe Temple to open many professional training companies and expanded some of his business overseas, making a lot of money for Yonghe Temple. He himself also made a fortune. However, after Sanmu Dan gained status and money, he actually kept a mistress and had an illegitimate child. He also put his mistress in a senior position in a related company. Most importantly, when Liu Shiyuan asked him to carry out a mission, he dared to refuse to his face and said that he did not want to betray the country because Liu Shiyuan was a fellow countryman. This is what finally made Liu Shiyuan decide to kill him."

Xiao Zhan: "Did you and the Dead Deacon give Liu Shiyuan all that incriminating information about Sanmu Dan?"

Shigeo Miki: "Yes."

Xiao Zhan: "What did Liu Shiyuan ask Sanmu Dan to do? Sanmu Dan didn't do it?"

Shigeo Miki hesitated, and it seemed he didn't want to talk.

Xiao Zhan: "If you don't say it's a breach of contract, I won't have a fair duel with you; I'll just shoot you to death."

Shigeo Miki really didn't want to be riddled with bullets.

He also wanted to compete with Xiao Zhan.

He even wanted to use the opportunity of the duel to kill Xiao Zhan and avenge his second brother...

Since Sanmu Dan is already dead, let him speak.

So he said, "Liu Shiyuan sent Sanmu Dan to contact the military to discuss the mutiny."

Xiao Zhan: "Who exactly is in the military?"

Shigeo Miki: "I don't know about that."

Xiao Zhan then asked, "Did Liu Shiyuan order you to use the deacon as a scapegoat, or did you choose to do it yourself?"

Miki Shigeo thought for a moment and said, "The original plan was to announce the news of Sanmu Dan's passing after Liu Shiyuan and my elder brother left. Unexpectedly, the little novice monk next to Sanmu Dan accidentally stumbled upon it. Once the little novice monk made a fuss, the matter could no longer be kept secret. We had no choice but to announce it ahead of time. But you arrived before we could announce the news. Because you arrived so quickly, the situation on the scene was not yet resolved. I could only try to shift the blame to the steward, but I didn't expect you to see through it."

Miki Shigeo paused for a moment and then said, "Xiao Zhan, can you tell me exactly where I slipped up and you discovered my weakness?"

Xiao Zhan: "Sanmu Shigeo, do you remember when I asked you if this was your first time in this courtyard? You said yes, you are the number two person in Yonghe Temple, and Sanmu Dan's assistant. It's impossible that you don't report your work and daily affairs to Sanmu Dan. Then I asked you if Sanmu Dan had any other offices or resting places, and you said no. But according to the information I have, although Sanmu Dan is the abbot of Yonghe Temple, he is also the legal representative of several companies. He often goes to the companies for meetings or to receive important clients and superiors for inspections. It's impossible that he doesn't have his own private office."

"After you and the butler went out, I went to the restroom and checked. There was no sign of vomiting as you described. Also, I noticed that although you pretended to be honest, your eyes betrayed you."

"Therefore, based on the above, I conclude that you are acting."

Actually, Xiao Zhan had another very important reason that he didn't mention: he saw something Sanmu Dan had recorded on Sanmu Dan's phone, including text and photos, among which was the information on the supervisor. It clearly stated: "Supervisor, Xiao Riziren, real name Sanmu Shigeo, is the younger brother of Sanmu Hongfu, and is the person responsible for monitoring me."

Otherwise, how would Xiao Zhan know that the abbot was Shigeo Miki?

Previously, he had taken the initiative to say that the steward was Shigeo Miki, which was just him acting in cooperation with the abbot.

"Why!"

Miki Shigeo sighed and said, "Man proposes, God disposes. This is fate. At least my elder brother and Mr. Liu escaped, so I can die a worthy death."

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Hahaha, not necessarily!"

Shigeo Miki: "What do you mean?"

Xiao Zhan said coldly, "Miki Shigeo, even at this point, you're still trying to fool us. You're deliberately spreading rumors to create the illusion that Liu Shiyuan has already escaped, so that we can lower our guard and let our guard down, allowing Liu Shiyuan and your older brother to escape."

Miki Shigeo's expression changed drastically. He stared into Xiao Zhan's eyes and asked, "Xiao Zhan, are you trying to trick me again?"

Xiao Zhan: "Whether I'm trying to trick you or not, you know best in your heart. I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you, you little Japanese devil who never tells the truth. Bring it on!"

After Xiao Zhan finished speaking, he took out a dagger from his body.

When Miki Shigeo saw Xiao Dao holding the dagger, he laughed and said, "They say an inch longer is an inch stronger, but with this dagger of yours, don't say I'm bullying you."

Xiao Zhan: "Stop talking nonsense. Are you going to fight or not? If you don't, I'll have those three shoot you and turn you into a sieve. Then you won't have a chance to kill me."

Miki Shigeo: "Xiao Zhan, since you're so eager to die, I'll send you to meet Buddha."

"brush."

The samurai sword twirled in mid-air, and then Shigeo Miki took a big step forward, bringing his sword down in a sweeping motion towards Xiao Zhan's head.

This move is called "Splitting Mount Hua with Force," a powerful and imposing technique with a sharp and piercing blade, exuding a strong aura.

The killing intent arrived before the blade.

Just then, Xiao Zhan's figure blurred, and the blade of the samurai sword grazed past him in an instant.

Xiao Zhan flicked his wrist, gripped the dagger horizontally in a reverse grip, and with a single, sweeping move, swiftly sliced ​​through Miki Shigeo's neck like lightning.

"Sizzle!"

The sound of a blade slicing through skin was utterly terrifying!

"uh-huh."

Miki Shigeo grunted, his body suddenly stopping, gripping his sword with both hands, his gaze fixed on Xiao Zhan…

Xiao Zhan said coldly, "You just said the first half of the sentence, 'An inch longer, an inch stronger,' but the second half is, 'An inch shorter, an inch more dangerous.' You died because of your own ignorance and overconfidence."

"You think you can kill me?"

"I never expected to be defeated so easily!"

"Because you practice ninja killing techniques, while I practice a single, decisive killing move—simple, brutal, and more direct."

"puff!"

A jet of blood shot out from Shigeo Miki's neck...

"Clang!"

The katana fell from Miki Shigeo's hand.

"thump."

Miki Shigeo fell to the ground, his eyes wide open, unwilling but helpless, his skills inferior to others.

Xiao Zhan squatted down and said, "Miki Shigeo, I forgot to tell you, Miki Takeo, like you, had his throat slit by me."

"If nothing unexpected happens, your eldest brother, Miki Hiroo, will also die at my hands. At that time, you three brothers can have a good discussion on how to deal with my ultimate killing move."

"You can rest in peace now."

Shigeo Miki blinked and slowly closed his eyes...