Seeing Zhu Xiucai coming back in a hurry, Qin Shaoyou knew that his trip was definitely not in vain.
Sure enough, as soon as Zhu Xiucai took his seat, he immediately approached Qin Shaoyou's ear, covered his mouth with his hand, and said quietly and quickly: "Sir, Lao Sun and others have sent news that the student named Xiang Mian is dead."
It's still a step too late.
Qin Shaoyou sighed softly, picked up the wine glass, sprinkled the wine on the ground, offered sacrifices to the injured Xiang Mian from afar, and then asked: "How did you die?"
Zhu Xiucai replied: "According to the results of the autopsy by the miracle doctor, the cause of Xiang Xu's death was that his heart was removed and all his blood was drained."
Miracle doctor is Shan Daonian's nickname. Ever since Zhu Xiucai and others took the medicine given by Shan Daonian, they all felt that the effect was very good, so they gave him such a nickname.
"In addition, they also found a painting by Shen Bin at the scene."
Qin Shaoyou was a little surprised: "Weren't all Shen Bin's paintings destroyed centrally? How could Xiang Mian have them? Has he bought Shen Bin's paintings before? Or is there some other reason for this?"
Speaking of this, he suddenly remembered that when Zhu Xiucai went to search the second floor before, he found drawing paper and brushes on Ruan Xiangxiang's table, but no paintings were found.
Later, he also went to see Ruan Xiangxiang’s painting paper and brushes.
There's nothing much to say about the brushes, but those drawing papers are the same kind of paper used by Shen Bin for his paintings.
"That Shen Bin painting was copied by Ruan Xiangxiang!"
Qin Shaoyou and Zhu Xiucai almost said in unison, they thought of going together.
Zhu Xiucai analyzed: "Ruan Xiangxiang knew that there were ghosts in Shen Bin's paintings, so she copied his paintings and put them in Xiang Mian's home. In this way, even if something was wrong after Xiang Mian's death, it could be blamed on Shen Bin. "
Qin Shaoyou agreed with him.
"Piaoxiangyuan did buy Shen Bin's paintings, although they sent the paintings to the Demon Suppression Department the next day. But on the night Shen Bin was arrested, there was a ghost in the painting in Piaoxiangyuan. It was only thanks to the cooperation of the night watchman and the nursing home that the girl and the guests were not harmed. So Ruan Xiangxiang had seen Shen Bin's paintings and knew that there was a ghost in his paintings, so she came up with this trick to make Shen Bin take the blame. "
"This woman is so calculating, she actually thought of using this to divert attention. If we hadn't tracked all the paintings Shen Bin sold and had destroyed them all. When this happened, we might have suspected Shen Bin and On the head of the ghost in the painting.”
Qin Shaoyou nodded slightly and asked, "When did Xiang Mian die?"
Zhu Xiucai calculated the time in his mind and replied: "According to the autopsy performed by the miracle doctor, Xiang Mian's death time was exactly the time when Ruan Xiangxiang went downstairs to perform and toast."
When Qin Shaoyou heard this, his face darkened: "As soon as we found out that there was something wrong with Ruan Xiangxiang, we immediately passed on the news. Sun Xianzong and the others were not far from Fuxue. Why were they not rescued in time? No demons were found. trace?"
Zhu Xiucai helped Sun Xianzong and others explain: "Sir, it's like this. Since Xiang Mian fell ill, he did not study and live in the government, but returned home. Although his family lives in the city, it is far away from here, so he We couldn’t save anyone.”
"So that's it." Qin Shaoyou's face softened a little, and he secretly sighed that Xiang Mian was unlucky. If he hadn't gone home, but still lived in Fuxue, he might have been rescued in time and saved his life.
Then he asked: "Besides Xiang Mian's death, did Sun Xianzong and the others discover anything else?"
"Yes." Zhu Xiucai said: "According to the news from Lao Sun, during the search for demons, they have discovered that several people had their blood drained by demons while they were in a coma, but they were not fatal."
After a pause, he said with a bit of envy: "After Lao Sun and the others woke up these victims, they inquired and learned that these people did not know that their blood was drawn, and they only said that they met fairies. See them studying hard and send them warmth..."
God gives me such warmth. Is it possible to have such warmth? Do you really think that fairies are giving alms in the flesh?
Qin Shaoyou shook his head.
But if you think about it carefully, you can’t entirely blame the victim for being brainless.
Most of these monsters have the ability to perform illusions and confuse people's minds. If they don't know how to defend themselves, no matter how cautious they are, they will be deceived and fall prey to them.
Zhu Xiucai continued: "By the way, Lao Sun and the others also said that these victims have one thing in common - they are all scholars."
"oh?"
Qin Shaoyou was a little surprised.
Selecting scholars specifically? Is there any explanation for this?
He turned to the other side, briefly introduced the situation to Cui Youhang, and then asked about it.
Cui Youying really knew the reason.
"The demons and ghosts like to pick on scholars, because they read the books of sages every day and are somewhat Confucian. This Confucianism can be used to cultivate one's moral character and govern the country and bring peace to the world. Of course, the demons and ghosts do not have the idea of ruling a country and bringing peace to the world. What they want is to cultivate their moral character and use Confucianism to cover it up. The aura of demons and ghosts makes you more human, thus hiding it from the eyes of your demon-suppressing department and some demon-slayers and defenders."
"That's it." Qin Shaoyou nodded.
He really didn't know before that Confucianism could be of such use.
Cui Youyou glanced at him, with a bit of surprise in his eyes: "You really guessed it right this time. Ruan Xiangxiang's accomplice is most likely a demon. It attacked in order to better transform itself and not be discovered. Scholars swallow their Confucianism and absorb their Confucianism to cover up their evil spirit."
"No wonder Xiang Mian died." Qin Shaoyou sighed.
He had read the investigation report sent back by his subordinates before. Xiang Xu was considered a top student in Luocheng Prefecture School. Unlike the few drug scumbags next to him, he focused exclusively on his studies and was praised by the teachers in Luocheng Prefecture School. Seeds for reading.
That's why his heart was taken away by demons.
Because the Confucian heart that is the seed of reading is the favorite of demons and ghosts.
Confucian scholars are not very strong in combat before the seventh rank. Xiang Xu has not even reached the eighth rank, so it is not surprising that he will be killed by demons.
Zhu Xiucai continued to report: "Old Sun and the others are doing their best to search for traces of demons and ghosts. Once they find any traces, they will send a message immediately."
Qin Shaoyou nodded.
Now all they have to do is wait.
Once Sun Xianzong and the others have locked the location of the demon, they can take action!
When Cui Youyou heard this, he couldn't help but ask: "It's been going on for a long time. You came in and out several times just now. Are you going to check the paper crane talisman sent by Lao Sun and the others?"
Zhu Xiucai nodded and said, "Yes."
Cui Yougui patted his thigh: "Let's go, take me to the place where the paper crane talisman is collected. I will cast a little spell there. Once the paper crane talisman comes, I will be able to sense it immediately, saving you from running away again."
Zhu Xiucai touched his painful thigh and said in shock: "You have this ability, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Cui Youyou spread his hands and said, "I didn't know what you were doing when you came in and out just now. I thought you really had frequent urination and unclear urination."
"I..." Zhu Xiucai wanted to scold his mother, but after thinking that Cui Yougui was better than himself in cultivation, he endured it.
He took Cui Yougui to the place where the paper crane talisman was collected.
When leaving, Xu Baan, Xin Lu and other generals asked them to summon their subordinates.
One is to ask his subordinates to assist Sun Xianzong and others in the search, and the other is to dispatch manpower to form a secret siege of Piaoxiangyuan together with Ma Monk and others.
Zhu Xiucai led Cui Youying to the agreed place. He released the paper crane talisman and went to notify Xu Baan and others' men. Cui Youying cast a spell on this place.
After doing this, they returned to the Nuanxiang Pavilion and waited for the news with Qin Shaoyou and others.
This time they didn't have to wait long.
A quarter of an hour later, Cui Youyou's expression changed slightly and he whispered: "The paper crane talisman is here!"
