Chapter 41: Fu Yu

"There's a bit of interest to it."

Li Musheng did not press further; in this world, martial arts flourished, and perhaps things beyond human capability were not impossible.

At this moment, Cang Cang Yin Yue collected her thoughts and spoke:

"I need to remind you: the imperial capital seems to show signs of unrest. The remnants of Da Qi have not shown their faces in decades, yet now they strike with such grandeur—it is truly abnormal."

"Moreover, your status is still uncertain; you must be extra cautious. I have a feeling the future of this capital will likely not be peaceful."

Hearing this, Li Musheng slightly narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, then gave Cang Cang Yin Yue a reassuring glance.

"Alright, Miss Cang, don't worry too much. When the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up. We should focus on steadily searching for the key to the Tianqi Secret Vault."

Li Musheng waved his hand with a smile; the events of tonight were concluded, and they had gained something at least.

He did not linger further, instructed Cang Cang Yin Yue to handle the soldier herself, then turned back to rest at the Aurora Pavilion.

After reaching the peak of martial cultivation, Li Musheng no longer needed to practice breathing or study martial techniques; he had entered a state of returning to simplicity.

Thus, outwardly and inwardly, he now appeared no different from an ordinary person—though this was only true so long as he did not act.

One night passed.

At dawn, Cang Cang Yin Yue arrived punctually at the Six Gates Bureau headquarters, but unlike usual, she was pushing a large wooden cart.

Currently, much of the Six Gates Bureau and the Tianjin Guard's efforts were devoted entirely to hunting down the escaped Da Qi remnant.

Yet sadly, the soldier had vanished as if evaporated; the Six Gates Bureau had gained no trace of him.

"Captain Cang, what's going on today? Why are you pushing a cart to the bureau?"

The guard constable at the gate, seeing this unusual sight, looked deeply curious.

Cang Cang Yin Yue said nothing more, merely stopped the cart at the bureau's entrance and said:

"Go inside and inform them: no need to search for the Da Qi remnant anymore—I've brought him."

Hearing this, the guard constable froze, as if he had misheard; his gaze shifted to the black-cloth-covered cart, and he asked uncertainly:

"Captain Cang, are you saying the Da Qi remnant we've been searching for is lying right here on this cart?"

Cang Cang Yin Yue did not repeat herself; she simply nodded calmly:

"Go notify them. Also, bring the clerk who records merits—I'd rather not make another trip later."

At these words, the guard constable hesitated briefly, then said:

"Captain Cang, wait a moment."

He hurried into the bureau, soon arriving before a small hall; after a moment's thought, he took a deep breath and knocked on the door:

"Reporting to Captain Fu, I have urgent news."

The next instant, with a soft creak, the vermilion wooden door before the constable opened silently, without wind.

At the same time, a slightly hoarse voice came from within:

"Come in and speak."

Hearing this, the constable stepped inside—but upon glancing around, he saw Ji Feiyun and Gong Lishan already inside.

Seeing them, he quickly bowed to both captains, then turned to face a young man seated behind the desk.

The young man was around thirty, his posture straight as a pine, nose high, lips thin and pressed, face as sharply carved as if chiseled.

His ink-black hair was simply tied back, his brow bearing calm authority—this was Fu Yu, the foremost of the Ten Famous Captains of the Six Gates Bureau headquarters.

"Speak. What is it?"

Fu Yu spoke calmly, his gaze fixed on the constable; Ji Feiyun and Gong Lishan beside him also turned their eyes toward him.

"Captain Fu, it's Captain Cang who sent me to report—I'm not even sure if it's true."

The constable bowed, then cautiously glanced at Fu Yu.

To be honest, he found it hard to believe that Cang Cang Yin Yue had actually captured the Da Qi remnant, whose strength rivaled a Wudaoda Sect master; he wanted to distance himself first, in case this turned out to be false information and he was blamed.

After all, everyone in the Six Gates Bureau knew Cang Cang Yin Yue was Fu Yu's fiancée—if he became the scapegoat, he'd have no recourse.

At this, Fu Yu's eyes flickered with an unreadable expression, and he said:

"Whether true or false, speak freely."

Hearing this, the constable nodded slightly, then recounted everything that had happened at the Six Gates Bureau's main gate.

"You say Cang Cang Yin Yue captured the Da Qi remnant?"

Ji Feiyun rose from his chair, his face pale as he burst into violent coughs—his severe injuries had not yet healed.

"That's what Captain Cang said." The constable nodded.

"How is that possible? Yu Jin, a Banbuda Sect master, was nearly killed by this man. Cang Cang Yin Yue hasn't even reached the master level—how could she capture him?"

Ji Feiyun sneered, showing not a shred of belief.

Hearing this, the constable said nothing, only stood there awkwardly silent.

At this moment, Fu Yu fell silent for a moment, then exchanged a glance with the rugged-faced Gong Lishan, who gave a slight nod and said:

"Though this is indeed unlikely, Captain Cang is not the type to speak recklessly. Perhaps she has mistaken the suspect. Let's go see for ourselves—resolve this quickly, before other colleagues laugh at us. It would harm your reputation."

Fu Yu's expression gave nothing away; he rose from behind the desk and said calmly:

"I'll be right back. Wait here for me."

Saying this, he walked toward the door.

Seeing this, Ji Feiyun did not stay inside—he hurried after him immediately.

Gong Lishan shook his head; naturally, he had no reason to remain alone.

Soon, the three arrived at the Six Gates Bureau's main gate.

But now, a crowd of constables had gathered around, all staring at Cang Cang Yin Yue and the cart, whispering curiously.

Seeing this, Fu Yu slightly furrowed his brow, then quickly regained his composure; he pushed through the crowd and stepped forward, speaking softly:

"Cang Yin Yue, I heard you captured the Da Qi remnant?"

Hearing this, Cang Yin Yue, who had been closing her eyes to rest her spirit, suddenly opened them, fixed her gaze directly on the other person, and said coldly:

"Could it be you do not believe me?"

She had been waiting for Fu Yu.

The entire Six Gates knew she was the fiancée of this top-ranked among the Ten Famous Detectives, and they thought she owed a great deal of favor to this hypocritical man before her.

Her abilities had been limited before, but today she intended to put on a show in front of everyone, letting all know that her current status had not the slightest connection to the other person.

She utterly despised acknowledging the marriage arrangement within her family, and utterly despised being the so-called fiancée of the other person.

"Yin Yue, you misunderstand; I did not mean this. In fact, misidentifying a criminal is the most normal thing in the world."

Fu Yu shook his head lightly, his eyes showing no sign of blame.

(End of this chapter)