The sun was shining brightly in the afternoon and the breeze was gentle, adding a bit of warmth to the early winter.
On the deep forest path outside the city, the carriage traveled leisurely, and the laughter of the girl and her mother could be heard from time to time.
Suddenly, a black shadow flashed past, and with a muffled groan, the driver fell deep into the grass on one side.
The laughter in the carriage continued, and no one knew that the person driving the horse outside the carriage had already been replaced by someone else.
At the same time, the training in the city defense camp ended. Fang Qi was sweating but smiling, holding a bag of fruit in his hand and walking like the wind.
"Teacher Fang, I bought some fruits from Wufangzhai for my daughter."
"Yes, she loves to eat."
"Being the daughter of a coach is such a blessing. I wonder when we can also meet this little niece?"
"Let's give it another day. Today she went to Qingyuan Temple with her mother to fulfill her vow. I'm afraid she may have to come back later."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone came in a hurry.
"Instructor Fang, I have an urgent message from you."
"Urgent letter? Who sent it?"
"I don't know, it was shot by an arrow. We chased him out, but there was no trace."
Hearing this, Fang Qi's confused expression instantly turned nervous. He quickly opened the envelope. After seeing the writing inside, his face instantly turned pale and the fruit in his hand fell to the ground.
He didn't care, turned around and ran towards the outside of the camp.
Because there are only a few sentences in the letter.
"I want to see my wife and daughter. At sunset, I will meet you at Silk Lane and Cottage outside the city. Come alone."
They rode fast and returned to the mansion first. After making sure that their wife and daughter had not returned, they left the city and galloped along the road to Qingyuan Temple.
It was only when I met the horseman running back halfway that I was sure that what the letter said was true.
Without the slightest hesitation, Fang Qi ran straight to Silk Square House.
Silk Square House is located on the banks of the Liufang River outside the city. It is an abandoned textile factory. There were also rumors that it was haunted, so no one should approach it.
Especially at night.
By the time Fang Qi arrived at Silk House, it was already sunset. He searched several rooms but could not find any trace of him, so he had to stand in the center and the roar could be heard far away.
"I'm here, please show up!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the door of a room not far away suddenly opened.
Fang Qi's black eyes darkened, he drew out his long sword and rushed in directly.
The sword energy was like a rainbow, but the people inside showed no fear at all.
Su stretched out his hand and a rag doll appeared in front of him.
The sword stopped immediately before reaching the rag doll. Fang Qi's face was pale, angry but helpless, "Where are they?"
Shi Qinghuan was dressed in black men's clothing, and his face was completely covered by a mask.
The voice was also extremely rough.
"Of course they are not here!"
"You fool me?"
"Teacher Fang, don't be angry. I just want to ask you something clearly. When I get the answer I want, I will definitely let your wife and daughter return to the house intact. But if you don't cooperate, Teacher Fang." , then I can’t say what will happen to them!”
"You threaten me?"
"Yeah, I'm just threatening you, and..."
Shi Qinghuan looked at the murderous intent in Fang Qi's eyes, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly, "I would like to kindly remind you that if I can't leave here today, then you will never see them again."
After all, his wife and daughter were Fang Qi's weakness. After being manipulated, Fang Qi was angry, but he could only put down his sword.
"What exactly do you want to ask?"
"Ten years ago, what did you do at the Protector's Mansion?"
As soon as he heard about the Duke Protector's Mansion, Fang Qi's expression changed and he became nervous instantly.
"Ten years ago? It's been too long, I have to think about it."
"Okay, you have time to think about it, but I don't know if your wife and daughter have time to wait."
"you..."
Fang Qi was furious, but there was nothing he could do.
"I said that ten years ago, I was ordered to lead the city defense army to the Duke Protector's Mansion to confiscate the property, but I made a lot of money from it."
"anything else?"
"besides..."
Seeing that Fang Qi was still hesitant, Shi Qinghuan's expression darkened, "Then why don't I remind Coach Fang, Zhuangyan Temple!"
As soon as these words came out, Fang Qi's eyes were panicked, obviously knowing that he couldn't fool him.
I had no choice but to admit my fate and tell the truth.
"Yes, in the Protector's Mansion, I found a dying girl with great beauty, so... I secretly rescued her and sent her to Zhuangyan Temple."
really.
Shi Qinghuan suppressed the anger in his heart, "What happened next?"
"Later... since you know Zhuangyan Temple, you should also know the methods of the person in the temple. I later heard that the girl was extremely stubborn and tenacious. She kept disobeying and had a stalemate with the person for several days, and finally refused. The one who hurt her, in a rage, fed her poison and had her thrown into a mass grave."
After hearing what happened to Shi Miaotong, Shi Qinghuan felt as if he had fallen into an icy lake.
Although I had already speculated, I never expected that the truth would be so heartbreaking.
His fists were clenched tightly, and his murderous intent could not be concealed. Even Fang Qi noticed it.
He immediately took a step back and explained, "Although I was at fault in this matter, I was forced to do nothing. After all, the powerful person is in charge, so how could I dare to disobey? Moreover, this matter has nothing to do with my wife and daughter. They are innocent, so please You hold your hand high."
"Hands on?"
Shi Qinghuan sneered, "How did you ever show your favor to those innocent girls? You said you were forced to have no choice, you said your wife and daughter were innocent, but how many girls have you sent in the past ten years? Aren't they innocent?"
Hearing this, Fang Qi looked very ugly and could not refute.
His breath sank, "I have answered your question as you said, and you should keep your promise and tell me the whereabouts of my wife and daughter."
"Okay, when did I say I wouldn't tell you?"
Shi Qinghuan looked at Fang Qi's hand holding the sword hilt, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, but the smile in his eyes made people feel chilling.
"It's actually very simple. They are in the place you are most familiar with."
Fang Qi was stunned, "Where?"
"Zhuangyan Temple!"
"What?"
Fang Qi's face turned pale instantly, but Shi Qinghuan burst into laughter, "That's right, like you, I sent them to Zhuangyan Temple and into the hands of that person. I remember that that person likes the immature ones the most. Toddler, your daughter is so beautiful, he will definitely love her so much!"
"Beast, she is still a child."
Fang Qi's eyes were red, and with a roar of rage, he stabbed Shi Qinghuan with his long sword.
Shi Qinghuan smiled and avoided.
"Really? Do you still know that they are children? You still sent them up. I am a beast, and you are even more so. And everything today is the retribution you deserve."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Qinghuan's figure flashed out of the window.
"If you have time to fight with me here, why not rush to Zhuangyan Temple? Maybe, you can save your daughter before that person takes action."
The lingering sound came, and when Fang Qi rushed to the window, he saw the water in the river disappearing, and Shi Qinghuan's figure disappeared.
With his veins exposed and murderous intent emanating from him, Fang Qi didn't dare to delay, rushed out of the house, mounted his horse, and galloped away.
And just after Fang Qi left, a figure walked out of the room next door.
It was Shi Qinghuan.
Her skills are not as good as Fang Qi's, so she can only escape blindly.
He turned around and walked back to his original room, and took out a small square incense burner from a dark corner on one side.
There was very little smoke inside, spreading throughout the room.
Shi Qinghuan turned back and looked in the direction Fang Qi left.
The corners of his lips curled up slightly, "Fang Qi, the poison of soul control, this time, I will capture your soul!"
