Chapter 26: Eloped
After listening to Cheng Fei’s analysis, Fang Wenxuan pondered for a moment and said, “Captain, but we found a long hair at the scene where Sheng Mingyi was killed, so we’ve always believed the killer was a woman. According to the surveillance footage Lin Hui and I checked from the shop next to the tree, the person who shot at Su Qixing was a man.”
“That’s where your thinking is stuck,” Lin Hui said, glancing at Fang Wenxuan. “Don’t forget—the hair we found belonged to Luo Xi, and Luo Xi has been dead for at least seven years. It’s possible the killer left it on purpose to mislead us.”
Cheng Fei nodded and looked at Fang Wenxuan. “Wenxuan, sometimes you can’t just trust the evidence left behind by the perpetrator. Criminals these days are getting more cunning—they might plant evidence deliberately.”
The power of desire is formless and invisible; though it erupted, it caused no harm to Jiang Chen’s body. But this force rushed directly at his soul, instantly entangling it, causing his consciousness to blur.
The tingling sensation as his vital energy coursed through the meridians in his brain was truly enjoyable. With his eyes closed, he sank deeply into meditation.
A mighty surge of the laws burst forth, instantly destroying the flowers and grass for several kilometers below, killing all the black triangular pythons hidden within.
“To think that the intent of the law could make me so immersed—wake up!” As the gatekeeper of the tenth level, the man in yellow had comprehended both the laws of time and space to the level of an ordinary immortal. In a flash, he understood what was happening.
Han Mingxiu felt a pang of distress upon hearing how hard he had been working, so she picked up her chopsticks and helped him pick out some fish as well.
Over the past few days in the capital, witnessing its prosperity and splendor, Chaos had grown increasingly fond of this beautiful city. He was more and more reluctant to leave, wishing to settle down and put down roots here.
After speaking, Jiang Feng wasted no more words. With a swift movement, he pressed his large palm onto Chu Jian’s head.
“My comprehension is mediocre. I’ve studied and pondered over the eighth diagram for millions of years, but still haven’t fully grasped it. My understanding of the laws is stuck at the threshold of the fifteenth level of the Bridge to Heaven, unable to break through,” Hong Luo nodded and said.
Overjoyed, Lei Ye jumped up in excitement, shouting gleefully. Without thinking, he scooped Mi Xue into his arms and spun her around.
Yun’er felt a bit embarrassed by Mo Fan’s blunt words, and led the way to the front desk to check the list of auction participants.
“That’s the Ancient Forbidden Land. Damn it, why has that forbidden zone chosen this time to awaken!” From within the Celestial Tomb, a supreme and icy voice echoed, filled with dread for the Ancient Forbidden Land.
Night was the time for revelry; many prominent figures would come to the Fengle Pavilion to indulge.
At this critical moment, Zuo Zijun summoned the elderly Wind Elder, who appeared before them in an instant. A fierce gust swept them up into the sky as they watched the Blood Sea Hungry Ghost smash another deep gorge into the earth with its spiked club.
Qin Ke pressed her fingers to her brow in resignation; still, the beautiful and considerate senior sister was far better.
“Big brother, I feel the same way. Let’s just find a peaceful place to retire, stop risking our lives, and spend a few quiet, happy years. That way, even if we die, it’ll be worth it,” Liu Yu replied.
Xu Xingran thought of that steakhouse she and Lu Sisi loved most—the food and reviews were both superb. It would be the perfect place to host Zhuang Yanqing with utmost sincerity.
With just a glance, Xu Chuan could tell that the blood-colored warrior statues weren’t mere sculptures, but Taoist soldiers—an army as vast as the sea.
As he hesitated, that beautiful hand reached forward again, this time taking his hand in a gentle grasp.
The three men in black unleashed nearly all their strength, but things did not go as they had hoped. Hundreds of shikigami surged forward, tearing Xu Chuan to pieces, leaving not even a corpse behind. When these shikigami encountered the multicolored spiritual light, they were like moths to a flame, reduced to unremarkable dust.
“Understood!” Nana gave a playful salute, then dragged Qin Kexuan off to try on clothes.
At the mention of Duan Mei’s name, Duan Jichen suddenly fell silent. He didn’t speak again, evidently realizing that the person on the other end of the line was not the scammer he had assumed. For a moment, he didn’t know how to respond, and simply chose silence.