This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 187: Suspicious Points Everywhere

"Looking for someone? Who are you looking for?"

Li Jinxian's gaze swept over the Left Prime Minister like a hawk's, then glanced at Xiao Xingchen seemingly casually, before raising the corners of his mouth in a half-smile and replying, "The person I've found, I'm sure everyone in the Great Qian Dynasty knows about him, right?"

"That person has vanished without a trace. We have been searching for him desperately, but we are like headless flies with no clues. If Young Master Li could provide us with any clues, we would be extremely grateful."

The Left Prime Minister's hoarse and weathered voice seemed to have traveled through a thousand years, echoing in the room and startling everyone. Even the Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess couldn't help but cast curious glances at him.

Judging from this situation, the Left Prime Minister is clearly aware of the inside story.

"Xiao Xingchen, there are rumors that you are the culprit who killed Chen Haoran's family. Where did you hide his family members?"

"So you're so sure I'm the murderer? Everyone knows I have a mute wife. She's with the person you're looking for, and I've been searching for them myself, but they've vanished without a trace, as if they never existed in this world."

Xiao Xingchen answered calmly.

"Are you referring to Chen Haoran's family?"

someone asked doubtfully.

"Of course, Chen Haoran suffered a terrible misfortune for no reason. The Chen family of Hanhai was brutally tortured in Yong'an. If I were a member of the Chen family, I would be doing the Great Qian a great favor by not immediately raising the flag of rebellion. As for his family, I have every reason to suspect that they have been imprisoned by you. That is my purpose: to find and rescue him. We, the Great Li, do not want to get involved in anything else."

Li Jinxian's words were very sincere, like a thunderclap exploding in everyone's hearts. Since the opening of the Talent Platform, Daqian's cover-up of Chen Haoran's matter had been like a fox trying to hide its tail, only to make things worse. Now it seems that Chen Haoran's death may indeed have hidden secrets.

"This is the crux of the problem. From this problem, everyone's thoughts can extend like a spider web. If possible, Great Yan will certainly lend a helping hand to Great Li."

Yan Yi nodded, extending a friendly olive branch to Dali.

"Burning City is also willing to lend a helping hand, but we still need Young Master Li to tell us exactly who we are looking for and if we have any clues."

"We can also lend a helping hand to the wilderness. The Great Qian always likes to do such despicable things, killing people and taking their families hostage. It's really despicable. If I were a member of the Chen family of Hanhai, I would probably be tempted to storm Yong'an right now. Hehe."

Wu Xie, like someone who loves a good show and never misses an opportunity to stir things up, never expected that Chen Haoran's death had so many hidden secrets, and he was using this incident to make a big fuss.

Everyone present saw this opportunity and therefore voiced their support for Dali.

Little did anyone know, Chen Han of the Han Hai Chen family, disguised in secret, clenched his fists tightly. Perhaps only he knew that when Chen Haoran was killed, a mysterious force appeared like a ghost.

Behind a pillar, he gazed somberly at Xiao Xingchen. After a moment's thought, he quietly disappeared into the darkness. Immediately afterward, a servant, holding a letter, slowly approached Li Jinxian.

"The Great Qian will give an explanation regarding Chen Haoran's matter, so there's no need for you all to trouble yourselves. I'm curious, what connection do you, a Dali person, have with Chen Haoran? The Chen family hasn't even arrived yet, but you're in such a hurry to jump out. Could it be that there are spies from your Dali among Chen Haoran's family members?"

The Left Prime Minister let out a cold sneer and then fell silent, knowing when to stop. He was warning Li Jinxian that if he continued, things would turn sour completely.

"Hmph, you petty thieves, do you really think everyone is like you?"

Just as Li Jinxian was about to retort, he noticed a piece of white paper pressed against the bottom half of the newly served wine pot. He frowned, and without bothering to hide it, opened it in front of everyone.

"I'd like to see who's sending me this message, bringing a plate to all of you. Are you curious about what's written on it?"

Li Jinxian held up the white slip of paper so everyone could see it.

Ruoxue's face turned cold, and immediately someone went to arrest the servant who had delivered the wine.

"Don't be nervous, let Li Jinxian see what's written on the note first," Xiao Xingchen stopped him. He had felt someone watching him, but after searching for a long time, he couldn't find the person in the shadows. After seeing the note, he knew that the person in the shadows had made their move.

"Li Jinxian, open the note and see what it says," Yan Yi reminded him.

"Alright, let's see what other jaw-dropping things happen today,"

Li Jinxian slowly unfolded the note, then his expression changed drastically. After taking a deep breath, he crushed the note into pieces in his hand, instantly exuding a murderous aura.

"Hehe, I see. The Great Qian is indeed ruthless. Very good, very good."

"What do you see?"

Yan Yi pressed for an answer, and Li Jinxian turned to look at Xiao Xingchen, speaking solemnly.

"I saw the real murderer who killed Chen Haoran, and I also saw where the person I was looking for went. Xiao Xingchen, Wu Di, is this a setup you set up against us?"

"What? Bureau?"

Everyone was startled, and their gazes instantly focused on Xiao Xingchen's face.

“What does this have to do with me? I’m the victim,” he hurriedly explained.

"You guys are pretty good at playing the victim card,"

Li Jinxian sneered and slowly sat back down. He didn't intend to reveal what was written on the paper, but with just a few words, he drew his attention to Xiao Xingchen and the Martial Emperor.

Although there is no evidence, the seeds of suspicion have already been sown in everyone's minds. With just a little fuel, the fact that Emperor Wu and Xiao Xingchen joined forces to set up a scheme will be confirmed.

This made Xiao Xingchen frown deeply. He had been trying to avoid everyone's attention, but it seemed someone was deliberately drawing their gaze to him. After seeing the suspicious looks on everyone's faces, he knew that some things couldn't be explained away. He seemed to have suffered another injustice in silence.

"Everyone, we're just raising questions today, not trying to solve them. If you want to solve them, leave this door and rely on your own abilities. Your doubts about me are a matter for later. Now, shall we continue with the questions we just discussed?"

Xiao Xingchen once again diverted the topic.

"He's right. Whether you have suspicions or other motives, you need to find evidence. I hope you don't stray from the topic. This gathering was for sharing information. Do you have any other information to share now?"

Huangfu Lingxue spoke up, having seen through Xiao Xingchen's thoughts. She immediately chose to steer the conversation away from the topic, but this time, her words revealed another bombshell.

"There's another question: where does the Ghost Sword come from?"

This was the first time the War Commander had spoken, and it was also the first time he had spoken that silenced everyone.

"Yes, when did the Great Qian Dynasty have a Ghost Sword? The more I analyze it, the more terrifying the Great Qian Dynasty seems to me. Just how much strength does the Great Qian Dynasty hide in places we can't see?"

Yan Yi's expression grew serious. When it came to the Ghost Sword, no one dared to underestimate it. If they didn't uncover its whereabouts, their ruler might not sleep soundly in the future.

"Surely the officials of Daqian know about this matter? The Crown Prince, the Eldest Princess, the Left Prime Minister, and the War Commander of Daqian are all here. Surely you know nothing about it?"

Wu Xie countered,

The Crown Prince shook his head again. This was the first time he had realized that beneath Yong'an lay so many places beyond his reach. His former unbridled arrogance was gone; this time, the Crown Prince seemed to have matured.

He thought he was in control of everything, but one day he suddenly realized he was just an ant, and this shock brought him many surprises.

Huangfu Lingxue simply picked up her tea and drank it by herself, not saying a word. Only Xiao Xingchen gave her a strange look.

He hadn't expected that a mere Ghost Swordsman could be so highly regarded. No wonder Huangfu Lingxue had been hiding her identity in her previous life; now he could understand. Once it was discovered that she was Ghost Swordsman, she would immediately face annihilation. Furthermore, Emperor Wu didn't reveal her identity after learning it back then, probably to avoid being attacked by the masses.

He guessed to himself,

"If it's the Ghost Sword of the Great Qian Dynasty, how could he possibly attack a Quasi-Saint?" The Left Prime Minister's calm and collected words once again struck at the heart of the matter.

This made many people nod in agreement. Indeed, the Quasi-Saint was clearly closely related to the Great Qian Dynasty. If Ghost Sword were one of their people, he would never have tried to assassinate the Quasi-Saint. Could Ghost Sword be from...?

Suspicion returned to Dali and Dayan, causing Yan Yi to sigh helplessly. These gatherings, each with its own agenda, made it impossible to uncover the truly hidden secrets.

"The Ghost Sword is hidden, and no one can know its whereabouts, so let's talk about it later. Should we go back to our original topic? The issue of the ancestral temple?"

Wu Xie turned the tide, and the most crucial element in the battle against the Wilderness was the ruins of the gods; as for other trivial matters, he disdained to concern himself with them.

"Everyone says there are serious problems with the ancestral temples, but who among you can explain what the mystery is?" the Crown Prince argued forcefully.

"The ancestral temple is by no means a place of defense. Many people can freely enter and exit every year. If there were really a problem, why wait until now? I even suspect that this is a trick by the barbarians to lure us away from the mountain. Once we focus our attention on the ancestral temple, they may secretly make a move."

The Crown Prince's words once again aroused everyone's suspicion. At this moment, everyone was on edge, harboring distrust towards those around them. This was because if these matters were viewed with suspicion, nothing could be believed.

"The ones who trespassed on the ancestral temple last time were my men, and I have already openly admitted to it. Do you still doubt what I said? By the way, Xiao Xingchen, I almost forgot that you are of utmost importance. You must know what exactly happened at the ancestral temple that night, and what happened to my men?"

Wu Xie was startled, as if waking from a dream. He had come here precisely for Xiao Xingchen, and in that instant, he had almost been led astray. Xiao Xingchen must know everything about the ancestral temple; otherwise, how could he have mentioned the map and the names of his subordinates? This was of paramount importance, something he had almost forgotten. Zhan Shuai sighed repeatedly, shaking his head, yet he still continued, following Wu Xie's words.

"Ancestral Temple, what exactly happened that night? This is the answer I seek here. Think it over carefully before you speak, or I will definitely let you experience the power of the War Marshal's Mansion."

The threat was obvious. The matter of the ancestral temple remained a thorn in his side. The war commander had not shown his face for the past few days, focusing on the investigation, but he had found nothing at the ancestral temple. If someone had not just reported the incident at the Talented Person Platform today, he would not have known that someone had entered the ancestral temple with them that night.