Chapter 77: Giving Gifts

Gong Lishan and Ji Feiyun exchanged a glance but said nothing.

At this moment, Fu Yu pondered for a moment, narrowed his gaze, and said:

"Feiyun, immediately send a message in my name to the Fourth Elder of the Profound Yin Yuan Sect regarding the events that occurred within the Hou Fu of Marquis Marquis Cangyuan. Although Lady Zhu and Cang Yu Ning are dead, this connection to the Profound Yin Yuan Sect must not be severed."

Hearing this, Ji Feiyun nodded, then asked:

"Then must we also investigate the case within the Hou Fu of Marquis Marquis Cangyuan with all our strength?"

Fu Yu nodded slightly and said:

"Since the Divine Constable has made such a request, we shall simply comply."

Gong Lishan squinted his eyes slightly and said:

"The Third Imperial Prince and the Second Imperial Prince belong to the same camp, and the matter of the Hou Fu of Marquis Marquis Cangyuan also involves Noble Consort Ji. If we can obtain leverage against them, this matter will have both pros and cons."

"However, with the Divine Constable shielding us from above, we only need to remain vigilant and avoid offending the taboos of those great figures, and there will be no major problems."

"That is correct."

Fu Yu looked at Gong Lishan with approval and said calmly:

"We are merely small figures, but if we wish to climb upward, we must learn to survive in the cracks; only in this way can we one day see the light of heaven."

At this moment, his gaze shifted, and staring at the other person, he suddenly asked:

"How is the investigation into the three wanted criminals of the Dead-Faced Old Man progressing?"

Hearing this, Gong Lishan shook his head and said:

"I was just about to report this to you. I did not find the Hidden Killing Token on any of the three, and I also sent people to their temporary hiding place, but we searched it thoroughly and still found no trace of the Hidden Killing Token."

Fu Yu pondered for a moment and said slowly:

"The appearance of the Hidden Killing Token has already triggered multiple murders in Shangyang City. I have been investigating this matter for nearly half a month and finally tracked it down to those three; it can be confirmed that the Hidden Killing Token must have fallen into their hands."

"Then is it possible that Constable Cang has already taken the Hidden Killing Token?" Gong Lishan asked.

"Given Cang Cang Yin Yue's nature, he should have enough self-awareness not to get involved with that hot potato."

Fu Yu shook his head slightly and said:

"Let us wait a bit longer. The Hidden Killing Token is extremely special; even if someone hides it, the Hidden Killing Pavilion will still detect it."

"As long as it remains in the hands of the same person for more than twenty-four hours, the Hidden Killing Pavilion will reveal the identity of the owner of the Hidden Killing Token."

"And within the following twenty-four hours, if the other party still holds the Hidden Killing Token, then the Hidden Killing Pavilion will dispatch assassins to begin an assassination campaign against the holder."

Hearing this, Gong Lishan and Ji Feiyun exchanged a glance; Ji Feiyun shrugged and said:

"To be honest, if it were me, I would not dare to touch this thing. The Hidden Killing Pavilion is a highly renowned assassin organization in the Jianghu; even experts at the Heavenly Human level find it difficult to escape their assassinations. Are those who snatch it really not afraid of death?"

Gong Lishan sighed lightly and said:

"This world does not lack desperate men, and the temptation of controlling the Hidden Killing Pavilion is truly too great; there will always be those willing to risk their lives."

"Moreover, some ambitious and extremely confident people will not easily give up such an opportunity that is rare even over several decades."

The Grand Headquarters of the Tianjin Guard.

Li Musheng, having nothing to do while staying in the courtyard, decided to perfect his Death Talisman Wu Gong while having the guards arranged for him by Fu Qiwen act as guides.

He planned to stroll around Shangyang City and, at the same time, take a look at the house Emperor Yuanwu had given him.

After all, he would be leaving in a few days; having come to such a bustling imperial capital, he had not yet properly explored it.

However, before Li Musheng could even leave the house, he began to continuously receive tribute gifts from various factions.

His fellow Imperial Princes, as well as ministers in the court and numerous princes and nobles, had almost all sent congratulatory gifts.

Li Musheng naturally had no intention of dealing with these people, so he let the members of the Tianjin Guard handle them on his behalf.

However, when he saw the small hall filled with various gold, silver, and famous rare treasures, he could not help but sigh:

"What a windfall. With just the wealth before my eyes, I could not spend it all in several lifetimes."

For the past fifteen years, Li Musheng had been cultivating in seclusion at the martial arts academy, having almost never left Shun'an City; as an apprentice at the academy, he had never lacked food or drink.

To be honest, this was the second time he had experienced the feeling of sudden wealth.

The last time was when Emperor Yuanwu said he would give him a house and money.

Excellent, excellent.

Not only is he at the ceiling of the path of Wu Dao, but now he has money too; if life is not perfect, it is at least close, and if he does not lie flat from now on, but instead lives like an eighty-year-old old man just eating and waiting to die, it would seem somewhat unreasonable!

Li Musheng stroked his chin, his face showing a look of contemplation.

At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared behind him, bringing with it a gust of fragrant wind.

Sensing the shocking killing intent coming from behind, Li Musheng turned around and glanced at the strange woman who had appeared.

Seeing that her hands were empty, he could not help but frown and asked:

"As my sworn sister, you actually come to my door without bringing a gift?"

Hearing this, Li Yuanling puffed out her cheeks, her beautiful face full of anger, and said:

"You still know I am your sworn sister? Do you treat your sworn sister like this? The first time in my life I was backstabbed was at your hands."

Li Yuanling was no longer in the disguise she had worn at the Aurora Pavilion.

She wore a blue emerald-smoke shirt, draped in a pale blue emerald-water thin mist gauze; her eyes were like clear waves flowing with glances, and a pair of small dimples were evenly distributed on both sides of her cheeks; when angry, she actually possessed a certain softness and cuteness.

Li Musheng waved his hand and refuted with an old, clichéd saying:

"I am doing this for your own good; now that nothing has happened to you, why do you still hold a grudge against me?"

Li Yuanling chuckled, but she did not truly intend to fight; instead, she glanced at the pile of gifts in the hall and said:

"You have indeed earned quite a lot."

Then, she changed the subject and asked:

"Did Li Ru'an send you anything?"

Hearing this, Li Musheng was slightly stunned and asked:

"Who are you talking about? Should she be sending me something?"

"Li Ru'an is your own elder sister, the Crown Princess of Great Li."

Li Yuanling gave him an annoyed look, then picked up the gift register from the nearby table and began flipping through it, seemingly searching for the person's name.

At this moment, Li Musheng shrugged and said:

"Don't bother looking; her name isn't there. She simply never sent me a gift."

"After Your Majesty acknowledged your identity, she didn't even come to see you?"

Li Yuanling frowned; she knew Li Ru'an did not take the matter of finding her own younger brother to heart.

But she never expected the other party to be so cold and heartless, completely ignoring Li Musheng, not even coming over for a single glance.

At this, Li Musheng shook his head and said:

"If I'm not mistaken, she likely came last night. She stood on the roof watching me for a while, but then left."

At that time, Li Musheng had just returned from the palace after finishing his business and discovered a woman infiltrating the Tianjin Guard's main headquarters, precisely locating the courtyard where he was.

However, seeing that the other party held no killing intent and that the experts of the Tianjin Guard did not stop her, he paid her no mind. Now that he thought about it, she was probably that Crown Princess.

(End of this chapter)