Chapter 33

Honglian subconsciously wanted to say that she had, of course, seen him.

With the words on the tip of her tongue, a flash of cunning crossed her eyes, "Is Brother asking me for a favor?"

Han Fei was taken aback, not expecting his younger sister to say such a thing; he was also a man who didn't care about saving face, "Let's just say I am asking Honglian for a favor!"

Hearing Han Fei's words, a look of self-satisfaction appeared on Honglian's face, and she immediately said, "As for him, I have seen him a few times; he is a very magical person."

"Ghost soldiers demanding lives—if there really are ghost soldiers, perhaps he might be able to deal with them!"

"Is that so?" A look of surprise flashed in Han Fei's eyes, not expecting his sister to say this, "Honglian, you seem to know him quite well!"

"That..." Before the word "of course" could leave her lips, Honglian felt it was inappropriate and beneath a lady's dignity; how could she let her brother know she was interested in that man? She quickly changed her tune, "He lives in the palace, after all, so I know a little bit about him, more or less."

"I see!"

Han Fei nodded; wise as he was, how could he not see through his sister's insincere attitude?

Deep down, he couldn't help but feel even greater curiosity about the man named Su Xuan.

He really wanted to meet Su Xuan.

But he did not rashly ask his sister to introduce them; as long as that man was still in the State of Han, still in Xinzheng, he would be able to see him sooner or later.

In the General's Mansion.

After returning here, Ji Wuye's life was even more comfortable than the Han Wang's; here, he was the true king, and all his needs for food, drink, and daily use were attended to by beauties and sons at his side.

Two beauties were serving him at his side.

While eating fruit, he asked the person in front of him, "What is that man doing now?"

The Han Wang letting the man named Su Xuan investigate the ghost soldier affair was beyond Ji Wuye's expectations.

Although Ji Wuye believed that man could not possibly uncover the truth.

The ghost soldiers hijacking the military pay and demanding lives were ostensibly the work of ghost soldiers, but he knew the truth better than anyone: it was actually man-made.

That man wanted to investigate ethereal, non-existent ghosts and gods; how could he ever find the truth?

However, despite this thought, Ji Wuye ultimately still felt a measure of caution.

After all, he was a strange man who had mastered the ability to summon wind and rain; no one knew what other methods he possessed. Therefore, after the court session ended and Su Xuan was entrusted with a heavy responsibility by the Han Wang, he had been sending people to secretly keep an eye on Su Xuan.

He wanted to see how Su Xuan was investigating the case.

If he really found any clues, they would have to be dealt with in time.

"That man seems to really believe this case is the work of ghost soldiers; he went to the Soul-Breaking Valley outside the city!"

Soul-Breaking Valley was the place where the ghost soldiers first appeared; it was also where Lord Longquan and Lord Anping were ambushed by ghost soldiers while escorting the military pay, which then mysteriously vanished.

"Oh?"

A strange smile curled at the corners of Ji Wuye's mouth, "Interesting. It seems this strange man is nothing more than this."

"I am actually suddenly hoping he can really find the ghost soldiers!"

So, could Su Xuan find the ghost soldiers?

That was a thing that was fundamentally impossible to do.

Inside Soul-Breaking Valley, Su Xuan was dressed in green robes, with several guards sent by the Han Wang standing beside him.

The lead guard was named Han Jiuli, a middle-aged man.

"Sir, have you found anything?"

He looked at Su Xuan and asked in a low voice.

They were not unfamiliar with this place called Soul-Breaking Valley; when the State of Han destroyed the State of Zheng, many Zheng soldiers died here, hence the name "Soul-Breaking." In the past, many people's impression of this place was limited to just that.

But after the ghost soldiers hijacked the military pay and began demanding lives, this place became eerie.

Even though today was a bright, sunny day.

Han Jiuli still felt a chilly wind blowing from behind him, making him subconsciously want to stay away from this place.

Beside him, the other guards also appeared somewhat fearful of this place, but because Su Xuan was here, they could only continue to stay, pinning their hopes on Su Xuan in their hearts.

If there really were so-called ghost soldiers, he hoped this expert could withstand them.

Su Xuan said indifferently, "I have indeed found some things!"

"Oh?"

Han Jiuli was stunned, not expecting this man to truly have made a discovery.

Should he say he was worthy of being an expert?

Following that, he heard Su Xuan say, "You few, dig up some of the soil from this area and bring it back for me!"

Han Jiuli and the guards were all startled, not expecting Su Xuan to make such a strange request.

But experts surely have their reasons for how they act.

They still did as they were told.

Back in the palace, the Han Wang looked at the guards piling up the soil dug from Soul-Breaking Valley on the ground according to Su Xuan's request, his face full of confusion.

"Mr. Su, what is this?"

Upon hearing that Su Xuan had found clues at Soul-Breaking Valley, he had rushed to Su Xuan's location immediately upon his return, but he had not expected Su Xuan to have people bring back so much soil.

"I will not hide it from Your Majesty, I am proficient in the art of communicating with the netherworld and can converse with ghosts and gods!"

"Soul-Breaking Valley is where the ghost soldiers appeared, so the soil there is tainted with the aura of ghosts and gods. I ordered people to bring the soil back, preparing to use it as a medium to summon the ghosts and gods, and from their mouths, ask clearly where the lost military pay is hidden!"

The Han Wang and the guards piling the soil on the ground were shocked and terrified upon hearing this.

Especially the guards who had dug up the soil and brought it here were even more on the verge of tears.

According to Mr. Su, the soil of Soul-Breaking Valley contained the aura of ghosts and gods; having touched this soil, would they be haunted by ghosts and gods and subsequently have their lives demanded?

The Han Wang was terrified that Su Xuan could actually penetrate the netherworld and converse with the life-demanding ghosts and gods; he asked Su Xuan repeatedly to confirm, "Can such a thing really be done?"

"It can be done!"

Su Xuan appeared incomparably certain.

The Han Wang was still somewhat worried, "What if the summoned ghosts and gods want to demand lives..."

"Rest assured, since I dare to perform this technique, I have the confidence to deal with ghosts and gods!" Su Xuan's words contained deep self-confidence.

Hearing Su Xuan's bold words, the Han Wang couldn't help but summon a bit of courage.

"Since that is the case, then Mr. Su, please proceed!"

Su Xuan ordered the soil to be piled up, and then, under the gaze of the Han Wang, officially began to perform the art of communicating with the netherworld; not long after, gusts of eerie wind blew in.