Chapter 0068 – By When Will It End – Absolute Returns

“Second Prince Li wants your divine artifacts even more. Last time he came, I noticed that he had his eye on a few divine artifacts.” The man said.

“Shit!”

“Second Prince Li will definitely give you a satisfactory answer.” The man said.

“Second Prince Li again?” Ling Paisu asked helplessly.

The man said calmly, “It will always be Second Prince Li.”

Xidalong really didn’t go back on his word, he had investigated the information of Director Liang and Qing Xian to the fullest.

Their family background, martial arts cultivation, character traits, interpersonal relationships, and even what they liked to eat, were all investigated.

“When I was investigating the Green Fairy, I discovered something strange.” Xi Da Long said.

“What is it?” I asked.

“Qing Xian once met with Situ Zhong a few times.” Xi Da Long said.

“Stuart Bell?”

The name, that surprised me a bit.

“Yes, the two of them, they shouldn’t have crossed paths in any way, that’s why I’m specifically reporting to you.” Xi Da Long explained.

He knows that I have a strong relationship with the One Flower Sword Venerable, which is why he specifically mentioned Situ Zhong.

I thought about Stuart Bell’s death.

He was hit by a soul regeneration technique and tried to kill Swordsman Ichika, but was killed in return. Who the murderer was remains a mystery.

“I know, it was Qing Xian who killed Situ Zhong!”

The answer clicked in my mind.

“The two of them, they used to be lovers!”

Xidalong was dumbfounded when he heard this. What surprised him was not that the two of them were once lovers, but that I had seen through the truth with a single glance.

“How did you know?” Xi Da Long asked.

Situ Zhong liked One Flower Sword Venerable. If Qing Xian had found out about this during her relationship with him, then Situ Zhong’s death must have been a result of her love and hatred, and she had killed him. Qing Xian was still very young, if her lover, fell in love with an old woman, the blow to her, must have been fatal.

There is another reason why I am so sure.

Previously, the person who told me the location where the Heart Soul Dhamma corpse was buried, as well as the person who placed Ling Xiu’s folding fan, next to the corpse, must have been Qing Xian. If it wasn’t a disciple of the Soul Regenerating Demon, it would be impossible for her to know these things. Furthermore, if she wasn’t close to Situ Zhong, it would be impossible for her to divulge these secrets.

All the clues, point to the Green Fairy, but I can’t tell Xidalong about this.

I stood up and said, “You’ve come up with some more shit, haven’t you?”

“How did you know?” Xi Da Long asked.

“Your eyes betray you. Pavilion Master, you are the true genius.” Xi Da Long said with a smile.

“I’m not a genius, I just like to be smart and take advantage. I need someone with real intelligence to advise me. It makes a big difference if an organization has someone like that or not.” I said.

“Although I don’t quite understand it, you are really good.” Xidaurus said.

“You understand, I’m just borrowing your findings. Even if I found a genius, I wouldn’t replace you with him.” I said with a smile.

“You’re joking, you’ll be sure to keep us both with you. Where are you going?” Siddhartha asked.

I had walked out of the den.

“I’m going to earn the artifact!”

It’s something that I can’t tell him either.

I immediately moved to the residence of the Windy Sky Sect Leader.

His residence, which is now the scene of the crime, is a place where I can naturally enter and exit in name only as the Master of the Yellow Springs Pavilion.

“Mr. Li, you’re here.”

“Sect Leader Ling, goodbye.”

“I’ve read the information you sent, thanks.”

“You’re welcome.”

While I exchanged pleasantries with Ling Paisu, I peeked at the man in shackles.

He kept his head down and didn’t look at me, but I always felt that, between us, it wouldn’t just be a passing acquaintance.

I withdrew my gaze and looked at Ling Paisu, asking, “Has Sect Leader Ling thought of a way to intervene in the Western Ring Town’s heir apparent fight?”

“Not yet.” Ling Paisu shook her head and said.

“You’ll have to hurry, the Eight Demon Generals will soon intervene and elect a new Dementor.” I reminded.

“As you know, here I am, just like him, in shackles, unable to move an inch. I can’t even see the heir of West Ring Town for a single moment.” Ling Paisu said helplessly.

I nodded understandingly.

“Who do you think, I should take as my disciple?” Ling Paisu asked.

“Green Fairy.” I said without hesitation.

Ling Paisu didn’t show surprise, it seemed that he had already discussed it with that man, already.

“We also feel that the Green Fairy is more suitable.” Ling Paisu said.

I chose the Green Fairy because of Situ Zhong. And that man, for what reason, chose the Green Fairy?

“But I don’t know how to convince her.” Ling Paisu said.

“What if I could get her to come to you of her own accord and worship you?” I asked.

“She will come to me?” Ling Paisu asked.

“She will beg you and take her as her apprentice. I’ll set everything in motion.” I said.

“It would be great if that were true.” Ling Paisu said.

“In return, please send me an artifact.” I said.

Ling Paisu’s face, instantly gloomy.

“You’re such a lion.”

“It’s not a lion’s share, it’s deserved. It’s not your father’s time anymore, you can’t use fellowship and loyalty, to drive people around.” I said.

“I’m from that era too.” Ling Paisu said.

“You have to recognize the reality that times have changed, and sitting in front of you is a new era. If you can’t accept that, then you’ll just have to live in the past forever, like a fossil.” I said.

Ling Paisu certainly didn’t want to live that kind of life, and he could only hold back the dissatisfaction in his heart.

I slowed my tone and said, “This matter, which concerns the young man, is better left to me. I promise, you’ll get the results you want.”

“Let me think.” Ling Paisu said.

“Okay.”

I pretended to admire the artifact, giving Ling Paisu and the man, time to secretly transmit their voices.

After a moment, Ling Paisu finally said, “Alright, I’ll agree to your conditions.”

Although he looked reluctant, he was eventually convinced by the man.

“I’m only responsible for getting her to come to you, and it’s up to you if you can take her on as your apprentice.” I said.

“If I needed help, would you still come to me for divine artifacts? Why don’t you just take all the divine artifacts, right now!” Ling Paisu said without any good humor.

“If I do have that, that would be great, for you and me.” I said with a smile.

I stood up and excused myself to Ling Paisu, and before I left, I purposely glanced at the man.

I turned away and headed straight for Situ Zhong’s place.

He’s a key player in this.

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