Chapter 31: Her Cultivation Was Broken

Western Capital, Cloud Return Ward.

This area is inhabited by many officials and nobles.

After the Yu family blood case occurred previously, all officials heightened their vigilance.

Every night in Yuelai Ward, the number of night watch and patrol personnel was also increased.

Mo Qingyan leapt about on the rooftops like a night civet, agile beyond compare.

Just like a wisp of smoke at night, no one could detect her.

"Yang Jun, you really have the guts; this matter is your provocation toward me."

"Don't worry; generally speaking, when faced with such provocation, I've always kept it simple. Since you're showing off, since you're formidable, the simplest thing for me is to give you another stab."

Mo Qingyan stayed on the roof, she gazed outward, her eyes scanning all around.

Wherever her sight reached, she searched for the target she wanted.

"Alright, it's you."

After looking around, Mo Qingyan found a household whose gate hung a lantern bearing the character "Liu".

After smiling, she leapt, turning into a wisp of smoke that enveloped that household.

Last time Mo Qingyan killed the Yu family, diverting blame eastward, making people think it was Sang Jieyi's doing.

This time, Mo Qingyan targeted the Liu family.

Here, it is extremely close to the Pingxi Prince's Mansion, and with many alleys between them, evasion is very easy.

Precisely for this reason, Mo Qingyan also believed that, if she used the situation well, Yang Jun's bombastic words would be thoroughly refuted; by leading people to suspect Yang Jun again, no matter what he did, he could not shake off suspicion.

A case just occurred, and now another case has reappeared; even if Yang Jun had ten thousand tongues, he could not clear his name.

When Mo Qingyan landed on the ground, she had already transformed into the appearance of Sang Jieyi.

At this moment, she had no courtesy; she stepped forward, lifted her foot, and kicked the door open with a fierce blow.

"Who?"

The servants of the Liu residence were patrolling the surroundings, preparing to attend to their master's rest.

"I am Sang Jieyi!"

Mo Qingyan stepped forward, directly exposing her cheek beneath the lantern so that everyone around could see her cheek clearly.

That was exactly the effect she wanted, so that everyone would know what was going on.

She now wore Sang Jieyi's face, while Sang Jieyi was currently under Yang Jun's supervision.

Sang Jieyi killing someone seemed equivalent to Yang Jun killing someone.

"Sang Jieyi has come to kill again!"

Upon hearing this, the Liu residence's servants trembled with fear.

At least some still had courage, shouting out in protest.

Soon, the people of the Liu residence began shouting, rushing out from below in all directions.

"Bold Sang Jieyi, I am a Great Xia court official; do you dare to kill me?"

Lord Liu also came out, his face full of anger.

The matter of Sang Jieyi's killing has caused an uproar throughout the capital.

Now this woman actually appeared in his own residence; this matter shocked him greatly.

"I am killing you, a Great Xia court official."

Mo Qingyan smiled, her long sword lightly swaying in the air, tracing arcs.

The lantern's light reflected on the sword blade, emitting cold radiance in all directions.

"What about Yang Jun? Isn't he supposed to be guarding you? How could he indulge you to come out and kill?"

Lord Liu let out another roar, yet he did not retreat.

"It is the Heir of Prince Pingxi who sent me to kill you, old fogey—remember this clearly: the one who kills you is Sang Jieyi, and it is permitted by the Heir of Prince Pingxi!"

Mo Qingyan snorted repeatedly; Lord Liu was furious and flustered.

"Yang Jun, as a descendant of Prince Pingxi, how can he collude with Sunshine to plot harm against our Great Xia officials?"

"Plot harm? Who made you officials constantly oppose the heir? If he fares poorly, you don't deserve to live well either!"

Mo Qingyan interrupted Lord Liu's words, thrusting her sword forward, ready to charge and unleash a massacre.

At this moment, Mo Qingyan already foresaw the outcome: if she could kill everyone in this residence and leave a couple of survivors, Yang Jun would have plenty to deal with.

Perhaps she need not wait three days; Yang Jun would incur guilt, possibly even be beheaded by the Great Xia Emperor in a fit of rage.

"Dong dong dong..."

Just then, a deafening sound rang out.

Mo Qingyan was caught off guard; the sudden sound startled her, making her body tremble and sway, nearly causing her to fall.

"What?"

Mo Qingyan panicked, lifted her head, and looked around.

In an instant, the donging sounds continued, the drumming and gong noises blaring one after another.

The entire Liu residence was enveloped by these sounds; the surroundings seemed to tremble and sway with the noise.

With a puff, Mo Qingyan spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

The Empty Tower Pavilion Technique, amidst those intense and resonant drumbeats, was shattered in an instant.

It was like a tranquil lake into which a huge stone had been thrown.

Waves surged; the once‑calm lake became uncontrollable.

Mo Qingyan's feeling, however, was as if, in an instant, her whole body had suffered countless fierce attacks.

Her five viscera and six bowels, at that very moment, felt as if pierced by needles.

"No!"

A painful cry rang out, Mo Qingyan's face turned ferocious.

The appearance propped up by the pavilion in the air could no longer be maintained in that instant.

At that moment, the expression on her face gradually faded.

The servants and guards of the Liu residence all rushed out, encircling Mo Qingyan.

Outside the Liu residence, many people also gathered, stretching their necks to see what was going on.

"Mulberry Knot Return to One? Is this the killer's Mulberry Knot Return to One?"

Amid the crowd's exclamations, everyone saw a woman in white standing in the Liu residence's courtyard, dressed in the attire of Sunshine Country.

Mo Qingyan struggled slightly, straightened her body, gripped her sword tightly, and wanted to strike again.

But just then, another violent sound rose; amid the thumping, Mo Qingyan spat out another mouthful of blood.

At the same time, her cheeks began to twist.

The pavilion in the air collapsed completely!

"You're not Mulberry Knot Return to One; who are you?"

Lord Liu saw Mo Qingyan's true face and exclaimed in shock.

After seeing Mo Qingyan's cheeks, he again thought that what she had said earlier—that Yang Jun had sent him—now seemed to be a major problem.

Bold! You dare to frame the Heir of Prince Pingxi—seize this assassin!

At Lord Liu's words, the servants and guards all rushed forward.

Mo Qingyan stared at them, gritting her teeth, her eyes filled with killing intent.

These people are nowhere near worthy of her attention.