Chapter 691: The Qingyang State Preceptor's Decision

If it weren't for the immortality medicine case, this matter would have had a good chance.

Bai Ziqi's smile remained unchanged, but he secretly despised her in his heart.

The Qingyang State Preceptor always said "for Beijia," but how could she work for free?

Nian Zanli wanted to invite her to be a lobbyist, and the price must not be small. Just looking at how General Nian had been selling houses and shops in Lingxu City for several months, and his assets had shrunk by 30%, he knew that in order to borrow troops, he had bled heavily, and most of it probably went into the Qingyang State Preceptor's pocket.

He could see from the immortality medicine case that this woman was truly extremely greedy.

Yet the Emperor tried his best to protect her, even clashing with the Heavenly God twice.

In the past few days, the relationship between Lingxiao Palace and the Tiangong had been tense and subtle, and even Bai Ziqi was trembling. This Qingyang State Preceptor was good, hiding in Yang Palace, watching the tigers fight from the mountain.

Clearly, she was the origin of all this trouble.

Bai Ziqi also said unceremoniously: "With the State Preceptor's status and vision, what kind of sincerity can Nian Zanli take out to move you?"

"Sincerity?" The Qingyang State Preceptor smiled slightly, "What does Dou Envoy Bai mean?"

Facing the prisoner, Bai Ziqi said bluntly: "You borrowed troops for him, what benefits did he give you?"

Who didn't know that the Qingyang State Preceptor's favor was the most expensive? The Qingyang State Preceptor slowly rubbed her thumb on the cup: "Why did Dou Envoy Bai suddenly ask about Nian Zanli?"

Those who knew her knew this was her thoughtful action.

"Last night, the monster 'Snail Toad' driven by Xi Yunhe suddenly appeared in Nian Zanli's cargo station, devouring summer-withered grass."

"Oh?" The Qingyang State Preceptor raised her fine eyebrows, truly surprised.

"You confessed that the source of divine blood is Dong Rui, and the Snail Toad was created by Dong Rui; the two things that happened in Lingxu City recently are related to Nian Zanli." Bai Ziqi paused here, "You, the mastermind, have already been caught, why has the immortality medicine case become mysterious instead?"

The Qingyang State Preceptor pondered: "Then, what does Nian Zanli say himself?"

"He naturally denied it strongly, saying that the mutation of the old oak tree on Xiangmai Street had nothing to do with him, and the Snail Toad and summer-withered grass had nothing to do with him either; this was someone deliberately framing him." Bai Ziqi let out a breath. He had handled countless cases, and rarely was there any case like the immortality medicine case that could link to other storms, "He even accused someone, thinking that this person designed to frame him."

The Qingyang State Preceptor was also very interested: "Who?"

"The Sect Master of Songyang Prefecture, Li Qingge."

"Why?"

"He said he originally held Li Qingge's handle, later Li invited the Frost Leaf State Preceptor to mediate and took it back, and Nian Zanli could no longer threaten her."

"He thinks Li Qingge holds a grudge, so she harmed him twice." Bai Ziqi asked her, "What do you think?"

"I've heard of Songyang Prefecture, but I haven't dealt with them, so I don't know much." Small sects active in Lingxu City were as numerous as crucian carp crossing the river. As the owner of the Green Palace, how could she recognize every face? She had heard the name "Songyang Prefecture" before, also because this sect was good at crafting.

The Qingyang State Preceptor's answer sounded like a polite way of saying "I don't know," but thinking deeply, it was actually removing Songyang Prefecture from the immortality medicine case, directly saying that they had no suspicion.

Since "haven't dealt with them," how could they be her accomplices? She had already made up her mind. At this time, the Qingyang State Preceptor focused on one frame-up and didn't want to cause any more complications.

Bai Ziqi understood and nodded: "In fact, although this sect of Songyang Prefecture originated in Yuan Nation, it is also one of the official merchants of Lingxu City, but few people know."

"Official merchant?" The Qingyang State Preceptor was surprised, "What do they transport and sell?"

"Pulp beads."

The Qingyang State Preceptor suddenly realized and said a long "Oh": "So that's it."

The two words "pulp beads" were absolutely the words that could stir the nerves of ordinary monsters in the immortality medicine case. It was an important raw material for refining immortality medicine, and Cen Boqing and others secretly hunted demons to extract pulp beads.

The immortality medicine that Lingxu City bestowed upon virtuous ministers and various vassal demon countries was naturally refined from pulp beads. To obtain this raw material, the official had to import it from abroad.

Clearly, Songyang Prefecture was one of the importers of pulp beads.

No matter how Songyang Prefecture got it, being able to help Lingxu City stick a good import label made it a legal and qualified good merchant, and it had value.

Lingxu City would go out of its way to punish its own official merchant? No need. Obviously, there were so many objects that could be caught to appease public anger.

"Doesn't Nian Zanli know either?"

Bai Ziqi shrugged.

Accusations required evidence, and accusing the official merchant partner of Lingxu City required even more evidence.

Nian Zanli was anxious and angry, but couldn't produce evidence.

"Then, what does Dou Envoy Bai think?" The Qingyang State Preceptor asked back.

"These two things in Lingxu City are related to Nian Zanli. From the timing, it's too coincidental." Bai Ziqi also drank wine, "How long has the Snail Toad been missing, not early or late, but it appeared in his cargo station last night. I think, is someone trying to harm him?"

"That's why I came to ask you." Bai Ziqi leaned forward, solemnly, "Is there any relationship between Nian Zanli and divine blood?"

The Qingyang State Preceptor turned her head and stared at the last bit of sunset glow.

The natural light shining into the prison was about to disappear.

The Qingyang State Preceptor knew that her testimony would determine the progress of the immortality medicine case.

Should she close the case immediately, or continue to grind? Should she continue to wait in the dungeon, or hurry out to plan for the future? She thought for a long time before opening her mouth slowly.

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He Lingchuan practiced sword techniques for an hour until he was refreshed before finishing.

The Soul-Stealing Mirror said: "You have made great progress, but your killing intent is also very heavy."

The master practiced the sword, and even it felt cold all over. This overflowing killing intent, tsk tsk.

He Lingchuan gave a hum, quickly poured two buckets of cold water on himself, and then wiped with a towel.

The closer the day of the operation, the more surging his heart was, unable to control himself.

The tidal wave was finally coming, and he was the one who started it. Every time he thought of this, he was full of fighting spirit and had to vent it by practicing martial arts.

In these few days, he had to adjust his fighting spirit and physical strength to the best state.

The Soul-Stealing Mirror asked him: "You played the frame-up of Nian Zanli beautifully. But aren't you worried?"

"Worried about what?"

"If Lingxu City doesn't think he has a relationship with divine blood?" He looked calm, and the Soul-Stealing Mirror felt it was so worried for him, truly the life of an old mother, "If he is released, won't your and Li Qingge's tricks be wasted? Won't he borrow troops to attack Yuan Nation?"

The mirror continued: "There should be many smart people in Lingxu City. Not to mention anything else, just say Bai Ziqi, can't he see that Nian Zanli was framed?"

Even it felt that these two frame-ups were too obvious.

He Lingchuan confirmed that there was no one around before whispering: "If they are really smart people, they should understand that whether Nian Zanli was framed is not important, and who framed him is not important."

"Ah?" The mirror was confused again. Since He Lingchuan followed the immortality medicine case, it often felt that its IQ was not enough, "Can you say it clearly at once?" Don't make it look so stupid, okay?

"The Qingyang State Preceptor, the mastermind of this immortality medicine case, has been caught, and Lingxu City must confirm the source of divine blood through her." He Lingchuan smiled, "Last time she identified Dong Rui."

"Right, and it made you guys rush around."

"But in fact, we all know that she likely stands behind the gods." He Lingchuan said lightly, "If she doesn't want to supply this god, she has to find another certain source for the divine blood."

"Certain," he emphasized.

The mirror pondered: "You mean, she will commit perjury and identify Nian Zanli? Oh my, can there be such a good thing?"

"Thinking from another perspective, if I were her, I would identify him."

"Why?"

"Only when the source of divine blood is found can this case come to an end." He Lingchuan said leisurely, "It has dragged on for so long, I think Lingxu City and the Demon Emperor are both annoyed and tired, and can't wait to close the case. Including the Qingyang State Preceptor herself. But if she insists on testifying against Dong Rui, this is a vague person who doesn't know where he is. Then when will this case come to an end?"

"Dong Rui, whose whereabouts are unknown, and Nian Zanli, who is right in front of us. Anyway, it's a false accusation, which one do you think she will choose?"

"Even if Lingxu City can ignore the questioning of ordinary people, the vassal demon countries including Chi Yan Nation and Treasure Tree Nation are chasing this case very tightly. They all have their own purposes, and Lingxu City needs to give an explanation as soon as possible, so this page can be turned over."

The mirror didn't understand: "Then the gods are willing to be fooled like this?"

"Not necessarily willing." He Lingchuan pointed out, "But there is more than one god, I think they should have complex relationships internally. Besides, the Emperor's opinion is also very important. If he intends to close the case quickly, the gods might give some face?"

He paused and continued: "What is the difference between pinning the crime on Dong Rui and pinning it on Nian Zanli? Anyway, it's all messing around. The forces at the center of the vortex should all know that the Qingyang State Preceptor's true source of divine blood definitely can't be found."

"So, the Qingyang State Preceptor, the Emperor, the Tiangong, and even Bai Ziqi all hope to find a target and then close the case as soon as possible." He Lingchuan looked up at the north, the stars were bright tonight, "I gave them a target, gave them a suspect, do you think they won't go down the slope?"

"So only Nian Zanli is injured, and everyone else is happy?" The mirror still felt incredible. Would the Emperor and the Tiangong hold the truth and pretend to be confused, and work together to concoct a miscarriage of justice? "Who let Nian Zanli be just an insignificant surrendered general? Framing him doesn't damage any party's interests." He Lingchuan mocked, "He deserves to be a scapegoat."

The mirror couldn't speak.

He Lingchuan finished the water and threw the cup on the table: "Hehe, a six-hundred-year-old ancient capital."

Even a person like Nian Zanli who made the entire Yuan Nation turbulent fell into the vortex in Lingxu City, let alone a commoner like him? He Lingchuan had long since thought of leaving.

After finishing the work, how to retreat completely?...