Simultaneous Transmigration: Freedom Across the Heavens

Chapter 93 A Gentle Breeze

Seven days passed in a flash, and the death of the Snake King did not affect the prosperity of Kyoto in the slightest.

Lu Xiaofeng sat alone in the private room of Yiqing Courtyard, drinking one cup after another to drown his sorrows.

The case of the Embroidered Thief is shrouded in mystery. He didn't want to come to her door like this, but Xue Bing has been missing for eight days, so he has no choice but to contact the Red Shoes ahead of time.

Squeak—

Bai Li pushed open the door, carrying two bottles of Shaoxing wine.

"Why is it you?" Lu Xiaofeng paused for a moment, the wine cup he was holding to his lips. He was supposed to see Gongsun Da Niang.

"Gongsun Da Niang is not here, and Ouyang Qing does not want to see you either."

Bai Li didn't stand on ceremony and sat down opposite him with an air of authority, pushing a bottle of Shaoxing wine towards him: "Try it, it's thirty-year-old Shaoxing wine, I borrowed it from Ouyang Qing."

"Thirty-year-old Shaoxing wine, I must drink it." Lu Xiaofeng didn't mince words, picked up the bottle, uncorked it, and poured it into his mouth.

"Cool!"

Lu Xiaofeng wiped his mouth, put down the wine bottle, and asked casually, "Do you have any news about Xue Bing?"

"Xue Bing?"

Bai Li teased, "One of the four great tigresses, when did you get involved with her?"

That Lu Xiaoji, trying to scam me.

Lu Xiaofeng temporarily set aside his suspicions, but remained outwardly calm: "No, I was just asking casually."

The room fell silent as the two men, each lost in their own thoughts, drank in silence.

Not long after, a waiter changed the lanterns outside the private room across the street from red to blue.

That was the secret code that Bai Li and Ouyang Qing had agreed upon.

Bai Li walked to the window and glanced at Lu Xiaofeng out of the corner of his eye.

Wow, so they were playing a double game.

In an instant, Bai Li's figure blurred, and a green shadow burst through the window.

not good!

Lu Xiaofeng thought to himself, and almost instinctively, he followed closely behind, leaping out to chase after it.

Under the night sky, Sikong Zhaixing sneaked into the backyard of Yiqingyuan.

Entrusted by Lu Xiaofeng, he secretly searched the backyard to see if he could find any clues.

Just as they approached the courtyard where Bai Li lived, a streak of silver light suddenly descended from the sky!

Sikong Zhaixing, still naively exclaiming, "The moonlight is so bright tonight!"

The hairs on his neck stood on end, a primal urge that was about to explode.

Holy crap, that's sword energy!

"Who attacked!" Sikong Zhaixing dodged, his body twisting three times, leaping straight into the air, narrowly avoiding the sword energy.

Before he could even gather his breath, the silver sword light surged upwards, instantly touching his eyes. The sword tip was icy cold, pointing straight at his brow.

"Go easy on him!"

Lu Xiaofeng's figure left afterimages as he pushed his movement technique to its limit, his fingers glowing with a jade-like light as he steadily gripped the tip of Bai Li's sword.

At the same time, he thrust out with his left hand, striking Sikong Zhaixing and throwing him away.

The sword energy condenses on the sword, yet remains dormant.

Lu Xiaofeng knew that Bai Li had no intention of killing; otherwise, with the burst of sword energy, Sikong Zhaixing would already be a corpse.

The two landed on the roof from mid-air.

Lu Xiaofeng originally intended to attract attention within the Yiqing Courtyard while Sikong Zhaixing secretly investigated, working together in the open and in the shadows. However, their operation was discovered as soon as it began.

Lu Xiaofeng loosened his grip, a forced smile on his face: "It's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding."

Bai Li stood with his sword on his back, his expression indifferent.

He wouldn't have bothered with this matter if he wasn't afraid that Sikong Zhaixing would see Xue Bing.

"Lu Xiaoji, have you come for the Embroidered Thief?"

Lu Xiaofeng suppressed his smile and said seriously, "That's right, I suspect the true identity of the Embroidered Bandit is—Gongsun Da Niang."

Bai Li looked at him, shaking his head inwardly.

Lu Xiaoji, have you lost your mind?

That's right. All the clues have been cut off; even a skilled cook can't make a meal without rice.

It seems this farce is best left to me to end personally. Any further delay and it'll clash with the duel later.

Bai Li twirled his sword, then slowly sheathed it: "Tomorrow, summon all the aggrieved parties to the Yiqing Courtyard, and I will tell you who the real Embroidered Thief is."

"What do you mean? You know the truth?" Lu Xiaofeng frowned.

"Literally, Lu Xiaoji, take your friends and go."

Bai Li jumped off the roof and ignored him.

Lu Xiaofeng's lips moved, but he still leaped to Sikong Zhaixing's side. "Let's go."

Sikong Zhaixing patted his chest and breathed a long sigh of relief: "That was the Silver Light Swordsman. He truly lived up to his reputation. I almost lost my life."

Lu Xiaofeng gave him a strange look and said, "Old thief, here's a piece of advice: never mention this nickname in front of him."

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After saying that, Lu Xiaofeng leaped towards the direction of the Criminal Investigation Department, intending to find Jin Jiuling to discuss countermeasures.

Sikong Zhaixing scratched his head, mustered his strength, and followed.

Bai Li returned to the courtyard and saw Xue Bing standing by the window, staring blankly outside.

Bai Li walked to the window and said, "Why don't you go out and see him? Today is a good opportunity."

Xue Bing lowered her head, not knowing why.

At first, she just wanted to see Lu Xiaofeng make a fool of himself and make him angry. Who told him to leave her with the Snake King, almost causing her to suffer eternal damnation?

But now, Xue Bing clutched her heart, realizing that she truly didn't want to see him again.

Actually, these days are quite nice. I can enjoy the flowers, listen to music, and whisper sweet nothings with my fourth sister...

Xue Bing blushed deeply, her pretty face turning bright red. She suddenly turned around, slammed the window shut, squatted down by the window, and shook her head vigorously.

Bai Li looked completely bewildered.

Why is this girl shy again?

Unable to guess her thoughts, Bai Li gave up and turned back to her room.

The following day, the brothel suspended operations.

The Silver Swordsman is going to publicly identify the Embroidered Thief!

The news spread like wildfire throughout Kyoto.

At this moment, inside the Yiqing Courtyard, besides the victims of the Embroidered Thief, there were also martial arts figures who came to watch the spectacle, crowding the entire pavilion.

Jin Jiuling and Lu Xiaofeng spoke in hushed tones, while Jiang Chongwei and the others remained silent, and the rest of the group whispered among themselves.

Before long, a figure in green stepped into the hall, and the hall immediately fell silent. Lu Xiaofeng spoke first: "Bai Li, as you said, I have brought all the aggrieved parties."

Bai Li nodded, looked at the crowd, and said, "You all know why you're here today, so I won't beat around the bush."

Bai Li's gaze shifted and landed on Jin Jiuling: "The Embroidered Bandit, that's Jin Jiuling."

After these words were spoken, the crowd fell silent for two seconds, followed by a cacophony of noises.

"Hahaha..."

Jin Jiuling burst into laughter, took two steps forward, and said with a disdainful look, "I thought Young Master Bai had some brilliant ideas, but it turns out he's just throwing dirty water on me."

"Young Master Bai, do you perhaps have some dealings with the Embroidered Bandit and want me to be your scapegoat?"

Some of those present also raised questions.

"Yes, Young Master Bai, Officer Jin is the Chief Constable of the Arrest Bureau, how could he possibly be the Embroidered Thief?"

"To catch a thief red-handed, young master Bai, do you have any evidence?"

"Absolutely right, absolutely right. We can't wrong an innocent person without evidence."

Jin Jiuling sneered. "I've covered my tracks perfectly. I don't believe Bai Li can produce any evidence."

Lu Xiaofeng's four eyebrows furrowed. He knew Bai Li's character well; since he dared to identify him in public, he must have some evidence.

Moreover... Lu Xiaofeng kept a close eye on Bai Li, even without evidence, this person could act on a whim.

Lu Xiaofeng secretly became wary and then looked at Jin Jiuling.

I had never thought of him this way before, but now that I think about it, Jin Jiuling was indeed strange in every way.

"Alright." Bai Li spoke calmly, his voice reaching everyone present, instantly stabilizing the situation.

Everyone waited quietly for him to speak.

Bai Li glanced at Jin Jiuling. If this matter didn't involve Ouyang Qing and Xue Bing, he wouldn't bother with empty words and evidence. If he could take action, he wouldn't resort to blabbering.

Bai Li looked at Jiang Chongwei and said, "Jiang Chongwei, you speak..."

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