System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 364 - 213: Murder for Hire! (Part 2)

"I thought the Martial World was vast, and finding you would be difficult.

"Yet unexpectedly, before the investigation, I met you first."

"Sigh... This is a long story."

Zuo Wenchuan pondered and spoke:

"Your sister-in-law is named Xu Qiaohui, beautiful, gentle and intelligent.

"I met her by chance, as I was heading to Luochun Manor on my master’s orders..."

He recounted how he met Xu Qiaohui, was chased by Mad Beggar Ling Beichen, and was saved by the Young Master at the gates of Luochun Manor.

Afterwards, he joined everyone in the battle at Celestial Secret Valley, hoping to quickly gloss over this part.

Unexpectedly, Wu Qianhuan asked in detail, especially about the Young Master.

Upon hearing Prince Mu couldn’t be killed and would return after death, Wu Qianhuan frowned.

It wasn’t until the Young Master fiercely battled Prince Mu and killed him with his palm that Wu Qianhuan relaxed her brow.

This puzzled Zuo Wenchuan, as he didn’t understand why Wu Qianhuan was so interested in someone she had never met.

Later, he attributed it to a young girl’s admiration for knights of the Martial World.

He spoke until he courageously escorted Xu Qiaohui and Xu Mao back home, then sighed:

"Initially, I felt sorry for the girl, pitied her.

"Throughout the journey, I hadn’t thought much of it, yet unexpectedly, the more I interacted with her, the more I was drawn to her.

"Upon reaching Beihu Town, I just wanted to leave quickly and return to the mountain.

"Yet unexpectedly, Qiaohui couldn’t leave me, secretly followed along.

"She couldn’t hide from my senses, but I couldn’t meet her, giving her hope, so I hid in the dark, following closely.

"I thought she might give up after some distance.

"Yet unexpectedly, she persisted stubbornly, not retreating despite the harsh roads, her face full of sorrow, heart-wrenching.

"Finally, she squatted on the ground, crying softly, which was truly pitiable..."

"So, did you show yourself?"

Wu Qianhuan listened intently.

Unexpectedly, Zuo Wenchuan shook his head:

"No... I remained unmoved, heart hard as iron."

"Then what happened now?"

"I didn’t go out... another person did. That person was a Martial World guest, a low-level lecherous thief.

"He was passing by, heard a girl crying, and saw she was beautiful, so he took advantage... I initially mistook him for a passing ranger, trying to send her home out of pity.

"Only when he used aphrodisiac on her did I realize.

"I hurriedly revealed myself to stop him... That lecher was killed by me, but the drug he used was too strong, I... had no choice, but... sigh..."

At this, he took a sip from his wine cup.

Putting down the cup, he sighed:

"Things have come to this, I cannot ruin the girl’s innocence.

"I naturally must take responsibility... Also, to be honest, if not for my strong Buddhist faith urging me to return to Thousand Sun Mountain.

"With my true feelings, I wouldn’t want to leave.

"This matter forced me to make a choice, now I actually feel relieved."

"Tsk tsk tsk."

Wu Qianhuan clicked her tongue in admiration:

"This might be destiny, it’s good. What are you planning to do about Celestial Nether Master Uncle?"

"I will tell the truth, let my master punish me."

Zuo Wenchuan said:

"I have already sent a letter to Thousand Sun Mountain, the time should be right."

"You won’t escape a beating after acting first and reporting later."

Wu Qianhuan was a bit gleeful.

Zuo Wenchuan waved his hand:

"That’s later, but what about you? What are you investigating?"

Wu Qianhuan explained Chu Tian’s matter in detail.

Unexpectedly, Zuo Wenchuan suddenly said:

"I have seen Ghost Lamp Wuchen."

"Hmm?"

Wu Qianhuan paused:

"Where did you see him?"

"I was preparing for the wedding, and with Xu Mao, went to Lin Town to find something, when I accidentally encountered him.

"But judging by his looks, he seemed injured... heading north.

"I don’t know exactly where, but if even Ghost Lamp Wuchen couldn’t deal with the injury, no ordinary doctor could save him. He was probably seeking someone to save his life."

Back then, Zuo Wenchuan was with Xu Mao, and naturally didn’t dare act rashly against this Martial World demon.

Wu Qianhuan immediately stood up:

"If so, Senior Brother Zuo, farewell. Tonight is your wedding night, go to the bride early, don’t leave her alone.

"I’ll be on my way first... I’ll come back next year to see the nephew."

"Ah?"

Zuo Wenchuan paused:

"That soon? I’ve arranged a guest room for you already, stay a night..."

"It’s urgent!"

Wu Qianhuan said bluntly:

"The matter involves Chu Qing’s elder brother, I am naturally in a hurry.

"Also, I am eager to see him..."

"Forget it."

Zuo Wenchuan couldn’t understand before, now suddenly he understood:

"Go, I hope you reunite soon."

"Yes."

Wu Qianhuan nodded, bid farewell to the Xu Family, and rode her Snow Green north again.

...

...

Flames roared, wood cracked loudly.

The soaring flames engulfed everything around.

Chu Qing dragged a corpse, threw it into the burning house, and lightly clapped his hands:

"This should be the last one."

Gentle nodded:

"It’s indeed the last one, there are fewer people in this sub-station than the previous one.

"Only a few dozen people in total.

"There are usually no useful clues in the building..."

Chu Qing smirked:

"Forget it, with Mirror of Sin having over a hundred sub-stations in South Ridge, naturally not all can be large-scale.

"Many are likely just contact points."

He said this, dug at his ear, and glanced at Wuchen, who sat before the flames, chanting the Rebirth Spell with compassion.

"Enough of that, they’re ruthless assassins, why do you transcend them?"

Since that day, bringing Wuchen and Gentle northward, Chu Qing had checked along the way if there were Mirror of Sin sub-stations, dismantling them if they were.

Now this is the second sub-station Chu Qing has taken down.

Respectable Ghost Lamp Wuchen, one of South Ridge’s demons, yet every time after Chu Qing killed, he would chant prayers for the assassins.

"Amitabha!"

Wuchen stood, intending to argue with Chu Qing.

But being tongue-tied, exhausted of words, he finally said:

"This humble monk is willing."

"..."

Chu Qing was too lazy to argue with him. If not for Chu Tian not wanting him to open his mouth, if not for Wuchen being a genuinely good person, if not for the possibility of him having leads, Chu Qing would have long since killed this monk.

Seeing the surroundings tidy, Chu Qing waved his hand:

"Let’s go."

Gentle and Wuchen followed behind Chu Qing.

Chu Qing was curious about Wuchen:

"I heard the Lamp-Burning Divine Skill can see both spirits and ghosts, they say you always see ghosts, hence the name Ghost Lamp?

"But I don’t sense any demonic thoughts from you?"

Wuchen was about to speak, however, Chu Qing suddenly turned back and motioned lightly.

"Someone?"

Gentle asked.

Chu Qing nodded.

But he didn’t intend to hide, coming with martial arts skills, if they were Mirror of Sin people, he’d kill them casually.

If not... given Chu Qing’s martial arts, he feared no one now.

Immediately, the three maintained pace, continued forward.

Moments later, a somewhat disheveled woman in black appeared before them.

Her gaze swept over the trio, finally frowning slightly:

"Isn’t this the sub-station of Mirror of Sin? Why are there others running around here?"

Chu Qing raised an eyebrow, about to speak, but the woman suddenly clapped her hand as if realizing something:

"Oh! Right!

"You must be assassins from Mirror of Sin!?

"I want to hire you to kill someone!!"