hhnovel Chapter 529 - 21: Killing Song Ji (Part 2)
Chapter 529 - 21: Killing Song Ji (Part 2)
"Is something on your mind?"
"The separation of the Linghu family is already a foregone conclusion. Rather than continuing in chaos, it’s actually better to part ways."
"Hmm." Fang Zheng nodded, rubbing his forehead:
"And it’s not just the Linghu family’s affair."
"Yes..."
He sighed and continued:
"My child Fang Heng is disobedient and secretly enlisted in the army to Jinzhou Prefecture, and he’s on the front line."
"Alas!"
"On the front lines, where the soldiers are in danger, as parents, how could we not worry?"
He had only received the news recently.
It was just when he was in seclusion refining the Ghost King, that Fang Heng secretly left Gu’an County, heading to the front lines with a few young people from the Martial Arts Dojo.
By the time the news was received, it was already too late. Du Qiaoyun, in shock and fear, fell ill directly in bed.
"This..." Mr. Qiao Sr. was stunned for a moment, then said:
"Young people have their own ideas, which is unavoidable, Hero Fang need not worry. On the front lines, there are Masters and the Martial Sect’s people overseeing things. The rebellion in Jinzhou Prefecture will be suppressed soon, they will be safe."
"Perhaps, they might even achieve great merits and bring glory to their family!"
"I, Fang, do not seek for him to achieve great success, as long as he does not cause his mother to worry, it is enough." Fang Zheng shook his head:
"This child, the least to make one worry!"
"Gentlemen." As they spoke, a person approached and spoke in a low voice:
"It has begun."
"Hmm."
The two of them snapped back to reality and looked towards the center of the field.
The separation of the Linghu family.
The conservative faction remained under Linghu Mingquan, the main branch with its complicated roots ultimately took over most of the family property.
The rest went to Linghu Changping.
The two sides almost tore each other’s faces, and in the presence of Fang Zheng and others, signed an agreement. Henceforth, the surname was divided into two families.
"Alas!"
Immortal Master Qiao stroked his beard and sighed lightly:
"The saddest thing in the world is nothing more than brothers falling out and father and son turning against each other. If the former patriarch of the Linghu family were still alive, seeing this scene today, he would surely be heartbroken."
"Gentlemen."
He spoke slowly:
"After all, what you inherit is the same bloodline. Though you separate for a reason, do not forget your ancestors."
"Help each other as much as possible in the future."
"Yes." Linghu Changping cupped his hands:
"Mr. Qiao Sr. is right."
Linghu Mingquan snorted lightly and said:
"Changping, the matter has been resolved properly, the estate belongs to the old man, I won’t invite you to stay any longer."
"Very well."
Linghu Changping turned around:
"I have also arranged to meet some friends from Jianghu, Changping bids farewell!"
"Uncle, Elder Qiao..."
"Farewell!"
"Report!"
At this moment, a person rushed into the main hall, panting heavily and looked at Fang Zheng:
"Mr... Mr. Fang Sr."
"The lord at the Government Office has requested you to go to Jincao Mansion."
"Hmm?" Fang Zheng looked surprised:
"What is Fang needed for?"
"I do not know."
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Main hall of the Government Office.
Li Yingxuan held a Jade Ruyi in her hand, wearing a luxurious crown attire, and stepping on Embroidered Golden Phoenix Profound Forged Long Boots, resembling an exalted goddess in a painting.
Her eyes flickered with Spiritual Light and she spoke slowly:
"Even with the predecessor’s Daoist Skill reaching the heavens, couldn’t trace any clues, do you have to use such a clumsy method?"
"The perpetrator left no traces behind, even the Circular Light Tracing Method is useless, there are probably means to obscure the heavenly secrets." The speaker was scruffy, the Daoist Robe on the body full of grease. Only a pair of eyes were deep and unpredictable. He sat not far from Li Yingxuan and spoke in a slow and heavy tone:
"As for the clumsy method..."
"As long as the real culprit is found, it’s a good method!"
"Predecessor." Li Yingxuan’s beautiful eyes flickered, then she smiled freely:
"Are you joking?"
Continuing with another topic, she asked: "Who’s the next one?"
Someone below answered:
"Snakehead Zhou Tong!"
"It’s him, huh." Li Yingxuan nodded:
"He is a local tyrant in Zhaonan Prefecture, young but not weak, and he enjoys making friends from all walks of life."
"Because of some matters involving silver coins, he once interacted with Young Master Song. Although there were grievances, they weren’t major."
Her words were naturally to explain to the scruffy Daoist.
"Hmm."
The Daoist nodded.
Next, a person entered the main hall, cupped his hands, and greeted the two:
"Zhou Tong, greetings to Commandery Princess, greetings to Elder Song!"
Zhou Tong quickly glanced at the two above, paused slightly on the scruffy Daoist, and then lowered his head.
Mad Daoist!
The Song family’s Master, known for his eccentric and unpredictable behavior.
It was rumored that sometimes he was as kind as the Buddha who fed an eagle with his own flesh, and sometimes he could massacre an entire family over a single word.
"Zhou Tong."
Li Yingxuan waved her sleeve, and a round mirror rose, floating in mid-air, its surface reflecting Spiritual Light, enveloping Zhou Tong. She asked:
"Where were you at 7:00 AM today?"
"7:00 AM?" Zhou Tong thought for a moment and replied:
"I went to the South Suburb, introducing the waterways of the southern city to a few friends, who are very interested in purchasing farmland."
"Do you have any witnesses?"
"Yes!" Zhou Tong replied:
"Liu Dayou from Xianghe County, Zhang Xun a disciple of Pure Yang Palace, among others, can testify for me."
"Did you kill Song Ji?"
"Young Master Song is dead?" Zhou Tong was shocked, then quickly waved his hand repeatedly:
"I would never dare touch Young Master Song, and with Young Master Song’s ability, how could I be a match?"
"This has nothing to do with me!"
"Hmm." Li Yingxuan nodded, looking towards the Mad Daoist on the side:
"Predecessor?"
"The Heart-Questioning Mirror reacted, indicating there is falsehood in his words." The Mad Daoist spoke in a muffled tone: