Chapter 961

Who in the martial world of the Central Plains does not know of the Divine Marquis, and who would dare not show him respect?

"If you return to the capital, it would be inconvenient for this poor monk and my fellow practitioners to let you stay."

Liaofan nodded, then abruptly changed the subject.

"It is just that yesterday I received news that my junior brother, Liaokong, was murdered by a treacherous villain.

Therefore, I have invited fellow martial artists to come here specifically to seek justice for Junior Brother Liaokong.

If Benefactor Shangguan wishes to return to the capital, this poor monk naturally will not stop you.

But you must allow this poor monk to inspect your carriage to see if the murderer who killed my junior brother Liaokong is inside."

As expected!

Liaofan had actually come to avenge Liaokong?

But why, before Liaokong passed away, did he clearly tell Shangguan Shangguan Haitang to take Benefactor Guihai Guihai Yidao to find Liaofan to resolve the "Dominating the World" technique?

Why is Liaofan now here in person, instead seeking revenge for Liaokong?

And how did Liaofan receive news of yesterday's events so quickly?

He had even contacted so many martial arts sects, and even Cao Cao Zhengchun's Eastern Depot forces.

This speed of coordination is suspicious no matter how you look at it!

But what she thought in her heart could not be spoken aloud.

Otherwise, that would be admitting that Benefactor Guihai Guihai Yidao was indeed inside her carriage.

"Forgive Shangguan Haitang for being unable to comply."

Shangguan Shangguan Haitang refused directly.

"Inside the carriage is actually a court criminal specifically named by the Divine Marquis for arrest.

Before seeing the Divine Marquis himself, no one is permitted to open the carriage for inspection."

The Iron-Willed Divine Marquis holds immense prestige in the current martial world.

Although he does not involve himself in the martial world, from the leaders of the eight righteous sects down to ordinary martial artists,

his name as the Divine Marquis is truly a golden brand.

Upon hearing that the carriage contained a court criminal specifically named by the Divine Marquis for arrest, the group of martial artists who followed Liaofan all changed color.

They were no longer as aggressive as before.

Even Liaofan himself had a slight change in expression.

"Oh? A court criminal?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao Zhengchun could not help but laugh out loud.

"The Eastern Depot, under the Emperor's orders, specializes in investigating major and important cases. I wonder which court criminal is in your carriage, Shangguan Haitang?

May I take a look?"

In the Jianghu, no one dares to defy the name of the Iron-Willed Divine Marquis.

But in the imperial court, there is this Eastern Depot Superintendent, Cao Cao Zhengchun, who stands toe-to-toe with him.

Furthermore, the Eastern Depot was established at the beginning of the dynasty, and in terms of investigative authority, it is indeed above the Hulong Villa.

Once Cao Cao Zhengchun gave the order, those Eastern Depot agents immediately leaped down.

A dozen or so people blocked both the front and back paths of the carriage.

Then, a tall man leaped down, landing lightly not far from the carriage like a harrier hawk.

"Since the Superintendent has spoken, please step aside, Miss Shangguan Haitang."

"Iron Claw Flying Eagle, do not be too presumptuous."

Shangguan Shangguan Haitang naturally recognized this person and immediately became somewhat panicked.

"You must think clearly; this is a criminal designated by the Divine Marquis. Without his personal order, no one may..."

"I certainly would not dare to offend the Divine Marquis."

Iron Claw Flying Eagle gave a sinister smile and said,

"But I am the second-in-command of the Eastern Depot, directly under the Superintendent's command.

The Superintendent treats me with immense kindness; I would not fear even being smashed to pieces for him.

Step aside quickly and let me inspect it.

If it truly is a court criminal, I will let you leave."

As he spoke, Iron Claw Flying Eagle walked toward the carriage step by step, completely disregarding Shangguan Shangguan Haitang's attitude.

Shangguan Shangguan Haitang was anxious; she knew that if Benefactor Guihai Guihai Yidao's location were exposed,

given the current situation, Benefactor Guihai Guihai Yidao would be in danger.

Although Iron Claw Flying Eagle was not Cao Cao Zhengchun's top expert, he was still a highly ranked one.

His eagle claw technique, combined with the iron claws in his hands,

was both deceptive and fierce.

In terms of martial prowess, he was truly above her, Shangguan Shangguan Haitang.

Especially since there was more than just one Iron Claw Flying Eagle on the scene!

"Miss Zhou, if you are willing to help me, how about I help you find the news of another Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom?"

In this critical moment, Shangguan Shangguan Haitang suddenly whispered this to Zhou Zhou Zhiruo.

In fact, ever since Tianhui brought back news of the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom from the East Islands years ago,

the Iron-Willed Divine Marquis had long ordered his subordinates to search for news of the remaining ones.

Among them, Shangguan Shangguan Haitang and her "Number One Villa in the World" had naturally received the mission long ago.

Over these years of investigation, they had indeed obtained quite a bit of information.

Yesterday on the cliff, she had used the news of the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom to ensure Zhou Zhou Zhiruo kept her mouth shut.

Shangguan Shangguan Haitang also knew that Zhou Zhou Zhiruo's strength was truly extraordinary.

If she relied only on herself today, she would definitely not be able to protect Benefactor Guihai Guihai Yidao.

So she immediately thought of using the news of the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom to get Zhou Zhou Zhiruo to help her.

"Really?"

Sure enough, upon hearing the news of the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom, Zhou Zhou Zhiruo immediately turned her head to look directly at Shangguan Shangguan Haitang.

"Rest assured! I, Shangguan Shangguan Haitang, always keep my word."

Shangguan Shangguan Haitang immediately gave her guarantee.

*Clang! *

Having received Shangguan Shangguan Haitang's guarantee, Zhou Zhou Zhiruo immediately drew her sword.

She landed lightly in front of the carriage, pointing her sword toward the ground, and said,

"Stop!"

"You little girl, with your delicate skin and tender flesh, be careful not to twist your tongue with all that wind!"

Ever since the barefoot man's strange actions, the Eastern Depot had been paying attention to Zhou Zhou Zhiruo.

Iron Claw Flying Eagle was naturally no exception.

But combining the Eastern Depot's intelligence, he could not recall who this stunningly beautiful woman was.

Seeing Zhou Zhou Zhiruo's elegant sword-drawing movement, he felt a faint sense that she was a formidable opponent.

He spoke flippantly, and before he finished, he lunged forward.

Iron Claw Flying Eagle came from the Flying Eagle Sect; not only had he mastered the Eagle Claw technique to perfection, but he had also tempered his entire body's tendons and bones.

Unless it was a divine weapon of the highest grade, it would be extremely difficult to injure him in the slightest.

For the sake of his own strength, he had even spared no expense to forge a pair of iron claws using century-old refined gold mixed with a trace of black iron collected from the Western Regions.

These iron claws looked unremarkable, but combined with his agile and fierce Eagle Claw technique, it was like adding wings to a tiger.

At this moment, he already regarded Zhou Zhou Zhiruo as a formidable opponent, and as soon as he attacked, he used the Flying Eagle Sect's "Thirty-Six Heaven-Splitting Claw Technique."

Each claw strike was as unpredictable as an antelope hanging its horns, yet as swift as a storm.

It was truly a ruthless and exquisite claw technique.

From time to time, he would even use his iron claws.

Combined with his claw technique, the power was even more extraordinary.

It is feared that even an ordinary Land Celestial Realm expert, if caught off guard and unable to parry in time, would fall into a disadvantage within two or three rounds.