"It's up to me to handle this matter. It's a coincidence that the chief guard of the Minister of Industry's house is my junior brother of Xuandao Sect." Fu Tenghui interjected.
"It's such a coincidence, then Brother Lao Fu is here. It's just that Brother Wang wants this picture. Is it because he insists on breaking into the palace at night?" Ji Wurui turned to Wang Qi'an and asked uneasily.
"I was thinking that if someone could temporarily lure away the half-immortal Xiaoyao, and if we could familiarize ourselves with the layout of the mansion, we might have the opportunity to visit the mansion in advance. After all, there are still nearly a month left before the Buddha Bathing Festival that Brother Ji mentioned. If you procrastinate, I'm worried something might happen to Chief Xuan Dao." Wang Qi'an expressed his worries.
"Since the other party only kidnapped Monarch Xuanyi and did not kill him, it can be seen that he still wants something. Before his goal is achieved, the Monastery Master should not be in danger of his life. However, what Brother Wang said is reasonable. The longer it is delayed, the more Monarch Xuanyi will be. The more dangerous the master is. It's just too difficult to lure people like Xiaoyao Banxian away without danger," Ji Wurui said.
"Brother Fu, please try to get the construction drawings of the palace first. For others, you may find Master Kongfa first and then discuss it." Wang Qian thought that he had been delayed for a few days because of the Sima brothers and sisters. Logically, Kongfa should have arrived before him.
"That's very good. Master Kongfa is an eminent Buddhist monk in Lingnan. Maybe he has a way to recruit experts who can deal with Xiaoyao Half Immortal." Ji Wurui said excitedly.
"Although we all believe that Liu Hongbi is the most suspicious at present, I would like to ask Brother Ji to help me investigate from another clue." Wang Qian said that the murderer left residual incense at the Taoist temple.
"This clue is particularly important. I will now arrange for people to collect information on major spice workshops and stores in the city. Brother Wang will wait for my news before deciding on the next step." Ji Wurui said goodbye and left.
Wang Qian naturally knew why he emphasized the last sentence.
At this time Fu Tenghui also got up and left to carry out his mission. Wang Qian returned to the inn room.
With nothing to do for the time being, Wang Qi'an thought of the abnormal reaction of Qi in his body when he fought with Lou Xianzhi today, so he couldn't help but take out the "Tai Hao Si Magic" and read it carefully. If you have any enlightenment during this period, you can cross your legs and perform the exercises according to the luck contained in the scroll.
Unknowingly, Wang Qi'an's body and mind entered an unprecedented state. The warm current rising from his dantian mixed with the blazing true energy in his body, forming a surging air current that traveled through the major acupoints. He just felt that his whole body was so comfortable, mixed and harmonious, as if he were in the clouds, and gradually lost all sense, entering a state of forgetfulness of things and myself.
When Wang Qi'an opened his eyes again, his bright light flashed away. In his ears, he heard the sound of street vendors shouting to buy and sell early. He opened the window and found that the sky was dawning outside. He did not expect that after one night of hard work, he counted three people. Four hours long, this is the longest record of meditating since I started practicing.
He was full of energy. When he stood up and landed, he felt that his body was light and full, and the true energy in his body was surging and flowing continuously. He clearly felt that there was a change in the true energy in his body, but it was difficult to explain.
He went downstairs and sat down where the three of them had discussed yesterday, preparing to have breakfast. I saw outside the window that both sides of the street were filled with various breakfast stalls. Diners were already coming and going, and there was a lot of noise.
Suddenly, two familiar figures came into view. One was gorgeously dressed and holding a folding fan. The other was a monk wearing a red cassock and holding an iron rod. They were actually the monks and You Wuji from the Mosasaurus Gang. . How come they are here? I wonder if the Sima brother and sister escaped their tracking and returned to Hangzhou safely?
Wang Qi'an was concerned about the news about Sima brother and sister. When he saw the two passing by the inn, he hurriedly followed them up.
The two of them were seen in a leisurely and unhurried manner, browsing the streets on both sides, whispering to each other, and occasionally letting out hoarse laughter.
Judging from their relaxed expressions, could it be that the Sima brothers and sisters have fallen into their hands? Wang Qi'an couldn't help but feel nervous and began to worry.
The two walked for several blocks before turning into a side alley and arriving in front of a mansion with the word "Li's Mansion" written on it.
The two of them looked around, and after realizing that no one was paying attention to them, they lightly pressed the door knocker. After a while, the door opened, the two of them ducked in, and then closed it again.
Wang Qi'an didn't dare to go to the front door to observe. He went around to a side alley behind the mansion and saw a small iron gate, but he couldn't push it open. It should be the back door of the mansion, which was locked from the inside.
Wang Qi'an made sure there was no one around, so he leaned close to the door, focused his ears, and listened carefully. After finding that there was no movement, he climbed over the wall and quietly fell into the courtyard.
I saw flowers and grass planted in this courtyard, dotted with rockeries, flowing water, and wind pavilions and water pavilions. Although it occupies a small area, the entire courtyard is well-proportioned and quite elegant. It can be seen that the owner of this mansion is an extraordinary man.
Wang Qi'an carefully dodged a crescent door and came to a row of houses in the backyard. At this time, footsteps sounded. Wang Qi'an hurriedly hid in one of the rooms. As soon as he closed the door, he heard the door of the next door being pushed open. After opening the door, the two people walked into the room. Wang Qi'an secretly thanked him. Fortunately, they didn't push open the door of the room where they were.
He quickly stopped breathing and leaned against the wall to listen.
You Wuji's sharp and hoarse voice sounded: "That hairless eagle always sneered at me, now it's better. If you don't listen to my advice, you deserve to be killed."
Wang Qi'an knew that the "hairless eagle" he was referring to was the vulture he killed, and thought that they had found Xiao Gu and found his body.
"A little-known boy can actually kill the head of the Vulture Hall. I'm afraid there is something fishy about this matter. When I find that boy, monk, I will definitely meet him." Du Jie didn't seem to believe that Wang Qi'an could kill the Vulture. , the tone was suspicious.
"Hmph, look at the fatal wound on the hairless eagle. Was it killed by that boy Sima Chang, or by the charming Sima Beauty? Only that boy is the one who can use the gun. If you don't believe me, you can go down and ask the hairless eagle. .”
Monk Dujie seemed to have no words to refute, he just chuckled twice.
"The old man, the gang leader, will be here tonight. I heard that Hall Master Ren has got the news about the two brothers and sisters of the Sima family. They are quite capable. We have been working in vain for four or five days, and they have almost turned over a ten-mile radius of Boluo Mountain. It's over." You Wuji said angrily.
Wang Qi'an was happy and surprised when he heard this. He was happy that the Sima brother and sister had not fallen into the hands of the Mosasaurus Gang, but he was surprised that judging from the tone, they seemed to have grasped their traces.
They are gathering at Prince Xing's Mansion now, even Ling Dingtian is here, but why?
When Wang Qi'an was looking forward to hearing more news, You Wuji and the two stopped talking about business. Instead, they talked about how to have fun in Prince Xing's Mansion. After a while, the two of them left one after another and went to the front hall. .
Wang Qi'an heard them walking away, then exited the side alley along the way and returned to the inn.
Now that he knew the situation of Sima brother and sister, he couldn't just sit back and wait and see if he could find specific clues at night before making a decision.
When night fell, Wang Qi'an changed into night clothes and returned to the alley where the back door of Li's house was. This time he did not fall into the courtyard. Instead, he took advantage of the cover of night and climbed up to the roof of the backyard. Only now from a high position could he see clearly the layout of the entire Li Mansion. It was a three-entry courtyard. At this time, the front courtyard, middle courtyard, and halls were all brightly lit, but Wang Qi'an listened attentively but did not hear anyone's voice.
Wang Qi'an was lying on the roof, not daring to be careless, especially knowing that Ling Dingtian would also appear tonight. He pushed his skills to the limit and explored the entire Li Mansion. To his great surprise, there seemed to be no trace of anyone in the manor.
He quietly jumped down into the corridor, spread out his body skills, and quickly circled the house. He found that as expected, there was no one, but the front hall was brightly lit, giving off a strange smell.
"Did they all go out to greet Ling Dingtian?" Wang Qian muttered in his heart.
Just when Wang Qi'an was about to find a place to hide himself and watch the changes, a gloomy voice sounded:
"Breaking into a private house at night, either committing adultery or stealing. If I were to capture you without mercy, I might leave your body intact."
Immediately afterwards, there was a rustle of wind in all directions, and several figures jumped to the ground, surrounding Wang Qi'an in the center.
The two people on the left and right are You Wuji and Monk Dujie whom he saw during the day, and the one facing him is an old man in his fifties, with a slender and strong body, a long and narrow face, a high nose, and twinkling eyes like an eagle. So fierce and sharp, with a formidable and domineering appearance.
"Friends are wrapped up so tightly, they seem to be invisible." A sinister voice came from behind. Wang Qi'an glanced sideways and saw a horse-faced man in his thirties with a sneer on his face. He was looking up and down. Stop looking at yourself.
"My friend, why don't you show your face and open your eyes? Maybe we can get to know each other and avoid misunderstandings." At this time, the rough and loud voice of the fifty-year-old man sounded.
"I'm afraid Master Sima's efforts will be in vain. This person has a cunning vision. He is thinking about a way to escape. It is clear that he is an enemy rather than a friend. However, it is not difficult to see your true face in Lushan. In a moment, you will turn into a corpse. Naturally, I don’t know how to resist.”
