Chapter 1016: Wait for my return (Part 1)
His aged face trembled slightly as he endured the pain and quietly welcomed death.
It was just a squeaking sound that fell into his ears unexpectedly.
He barely opened his eyes and looked over. A familiar blurry figure entered his sight.
As the elders bowed, he silently sat down by the bed and lifted the blanket.
Li Zichengâs entire body was covered in glaring torture scars.
There were red-hot iron imprints, pus scars, bloody holes in the shoulder armor, and shocking traces of whipping âŠ
One by one, they tortured Li Zichengâs old body until there was no intact skin.
He was already old and had experienced many torments, which had seriously damaged his life force.
Now, he was already a lamp without oil.
âWho did this?â The person who came was naturally Xia qingchen. He gently covered himself with the blanket and lowered his head. Other than Li Zicheng, no one else could see his calm expression clearly.
The elders were silent and found it difficult to speak.
Li Zicheng said in a hoarse voice,âI âŠâ It made ⊠Iâm fine, Iâm fine âŠâ
He was about to lose his life, and he was still fine?
Xia qingchen turned his head and looked at the elders. âIâll ask you one last time, who did this?â
He didnât threaten anyone, but everyone could hear the suppressed storm in his words.
The few elders looked at Li Zicheng. In the end, they couldnât bear to see Li Zicheng being destroyed for no reason and said, ââItâs Gong yangqing, the Vice Palace master of the six fan Palace!â
They explained everything in detail.
The six fan Palace?
Xia qingchen remembered that when xuanji asked the Dao, the six fan Palace had to rely on him to obtain a few more Luo Godâs pearls.
He didnât expect the other party to repay him, but there was no need to hit him when he was down, right?
As soon as he died, he couldnât wait to torture his people and help the Yu family take his spirit Palace.
In the silence, Xia qingchen took out three bottles of top-grade secret healing medicine. Some were for external injuries, while others were for internal injuries.
However, Li Zichengâs injuries were so severe. Xia qingchen only dared to guarantee that he would be able to treat his injuries. As for whether Li Zicheng would be able to survive or not, he had no way to be sure.
âMedicine, give it to him.â Xia qingchen put on a bamboo hat and silently walked out of the ward.
âSir, where are you going?â the elders asked.
Xia qingchen stared at the dark sky and slowly said, ââIâll be back after I kill a person. You guys take good care of him.â
After he finished speaking, he stepped out of the door.
A gust of cold night wind blew, lifting his black hair and gently fluttering it âŠ
Six fan Palace.
Even though it was late at night, a lone fire was flickering in a study room in the six fan Palace.
Palace master six fans was trying the most recent cases, and one of them made him frown.
It was the case of Jian Jiu, a former member of Princess yanyuâs Hall of extraordinary people, being killed.
Until now, they still didnât know who the murderer was.
Some people suspected that it was Xia qingchen because during the immortal demon chess game, Xia qingchen and sword nine had an intense conflict. He was the most suspicious.
However, all the evidence showed that Xia qingchen didnât have any time or evidence to commit the crime.
The case had been delayed for two months and had not been closed yet, and the Prince of Liang was somewhat dissatisfied with this.
Ninth swordâs master was the famous madman sword. The latter had requested an audience with the Prince of Liang and pleaded for him to make a decision. As a result, the Prince of Liang had paid special attention to this case.
As the palace master of the six fan Palace, he was under a lot of pressure.
Dong Dong-
While he was deep in thought, there was a knock on the door.
âCome in.â At this moment, the only person who could still find him was Gong yangqing, the Deputy Palace master, who was also a conscientious fellow.
The door opened, and an old man with a goatee, a thin face, and a pale green skin opened the door and entered.
âVice Palace Lord, is there something you need me for?â The palace master casually asked in a not very polite tone.
Although both of them were the highest-level missions of the six fan Palace, they had different ideas about the case.
Six fan Palace master preferred evidence. He would rather let the suspicious person go than accuse the person.
However, the Deputy Palace Lord was keen on currying favor with his superiors. As long as the superiors requested for an investigation, the case must be closed. Even if the suspect might have been wronged, they would try their best to convict him.
The two of them had quarreled many times over this over the years.
Gong yangqing sat opposite the palace master and said, ââIâve strengthened the defense of the purgatory heart as youâve ordered.â
Recently, the six fan Palace had noticed some signs that the Dark Moon seemed to be planning to break into the purgatory heart prison controlled by the six fan Palace to rescue some people. Therefore, Gong yangqing was in charge of strengthening the defense.
âYes, thereâs nothing wrong with being careful.â The palace master nodded.
âBut if the defense is strengthened, it means that we will have fewer people to handle the case,â Gong yangqing continued.
There were only so many constables in the six fan Palace. If they sent a portion of them to guard the purgatory, it would mean that there would be fewer people handling the case.
After a pause, gongyang Qing continued,âor perhaps we can close a case with conclusive evidence as soon as possible. This can reduce the pressure on everyone.â
âFor example?â the palace masterâs eyes flashed.
âFor example, the murder of sword nine! Now that the evidence is irrefutable, you can be convicted.â Gongyang Qing said.
This was his real purpose for coming.
âIrrefutable evidence? what evidence?â the palace master asked. Let me see.â
Gong yangqing spoke with a serious expression. according to our investigations, the only person sword nine had a grudge with in the past year was Xia qingchen. Only he could possibly kill him. Therefore, we can speculate that âŠ
âI want evidence, not speculation!â The palace master interrupted rudely.
but, the truth should be like this âŠ
The palace master slammed the table and interrupted him. He shouted sternly, ââWhat decides a personâs fate is not our speculation, but the evidence!â
âThe official duty of us constables is to punish the evil, not to wrongly accuse the innocent!â
Gongyang Qingâs already pale face turned even more unsightly.
âBut this is a case that Prince Liang is concerned about,â he said in a low voice.
âSo what?â The Prince of Liang is concerned, so the case should be judged by the law!â
Gong yangqing was furious. No wonder the six fan Palace wasnât favored by the king of Liang. With such a stubborn Palace master, how could the six fan Palace win the king of Liangâs favor?
Pausing for a moment, the palace masterâs tone became gentler,âI heard that youâve been hearing about a case of theft involving the spirit Palace?â
Not all cases were under the palace managerâs jurisdiction.
The Vice Palace Lord also had a part of the power to manage the case.
âYes, itâs the case of the Ling Palaceâs Palace master stealing the Yu familyâs materials.â Gongyang Qing said, feeling a little guilty.
âYouâre handling the case according to the law, right?â the palace master said meaningfully.
He had only heard yesterday that a criminal had been sent away from the six fan Palaceâs dungeon. After investigating, he found out that the person was the spirit Palaceâs Palace master.
And everyone in the world knew who the spirit Palace belonged to.
âOf course it is!â âAm I, Gong yangqing, a person who has broken the law?â gongyang Qing asked without changing his expression.
The palace master did not ask any more questions.
It was just an ordinary crime of theft, so Gong yangqing wouldnât use private punishment.
en, Iâll explain it to Xia qingchen later. Our six fan Palace is handling the case according to the law and has no intention of targeting him. The palace master casually ordered.
He didnât want this to affect the relationship between Xia qingchen and the six fan Palace.
No matter what, Xia qingchen had done the six fan Palace a favor. He was also his disciple, Jiang xuexinâs husband.
However, based on his investigation of Xia qingchen, his character and heart werenât ordinary. As long as he made things clear, there shouldnât be any problems.
âIâm not going!â Gong yangqing replied without hesitation,âsince when does our six fan Palace have to explain to others nicely when handling cases?â This will damage the prestige of our six fan Palace.â
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