Chapter 305 Fall

With a buzzing sound of collision, a cluster of sparks scattered, like fireworks at a celebration.

At the same time, a streak of blood splashed.

Although the chain blocked the attack path at the first time, this attack was not only fast, but also full of strength. The chain only played a deflection role, and the sword blade still cut her skin after passing the iron chain.

For a while, blood flowed from her neck.

However, under the obstruction of the chain, this surprise attack did not become a fatal injury after all.

Yan Qing covered her neck and looked up. Standing in front of her was Bai Zhan, the "Yushang Jushi".

The red tassel sword in his hand was dripping with hot blood.

The two were about a hundred steps apart, but the opponent just attacked as if he was in front of him - this is Bai Zhan's ability, and the distance in common sense does not work for him.

In a sense, the alchemist who is proficient in Kunshu is more unpredictable than Kanshu. The latter can still rely on will and experience to fight, but the spatial distortion caused by Kunshu is a real change.

This is also the opponent Yan Qing least wants to meet.

"Hey, your sword... is really merciless."

"You and I are both Qingjian, so we naturally know that there should be no mercy in the battle between Qingjians." Baizhan's voice was still cold, "And I also calculated that with your strength, this sword can only hurt you, not kill you. In addition, the sword is poisonous, you will feel tired, paralyzed and slow, and your strength will be reduced by at least 30% compared to usual."

Even poison was used...

She injected Qi into the wound, temporarily sealing the surging blood.

"What's the reason? Are you planning to provoke an internal fight?"

"Well said." Another figure slowly walked out from behind Baizhan, "I was just about to ask you, what is the reason for letting Xia Fan go?"

Yan Qing's heart sank suddenly, the other party was Ning Qianshi.

"Your Highness..."

"You want to ask for evidence, right?"

The second prince clapped his hands, and a Taoist priest wearing a hundred-blade robe came forward and threw a corpse on the ground - it was clearly the messenger servant in the brothel. Although he was dead, he was still crawling slowly on the ground as if he were alive. There was a ball of black air above his head, which was slowly wriggling and making a turbid whisper.

"Evil transformation..."

The moment Yan Qing saw the servant, he understood everything.

Although the Bairen was not of high rank, his ability was probably very special. He could temporarily keep the consciousness of the person who had just died, that is, to form an evil spirit.

In the state of losing consciousness, the dead will no longer have the idea of ​​guarding, and can answer whatever is asked. This technique is also the last choice when interrogating intelligence.

Even if the servant cannot think about complex questions in this state, and can only answer some basic questions that are impressive, it is not difficult to find out the key clues from him and deduce the whole picture of the matter.

Yan Qing originally planned to wait until Xia Fan was sent out of the city before coming back to solve the servant's problem, but he did not expect the second prince to act so quickly.

"I didn't have this idea at the beginning." Ning Qianshi took the initiative to say, "It's just that Wanjing Tower was suddenly deserted, so I had to consider the possibility of internal problems, so when I turned to the South City Commercial District to look for Xia Fan's trace, I asked several Taoists to follow him."

"But he should be the only one who knew about the letter delivery. Even if we want to investigate..." Yan Qing suddenly paused at this point. She looked at the second prince with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

There is only one way to find the key person in the shortest time.

That is to kill all the people who entered Xia Fan's room.

The living will defend themselves, but the dead will not.

"Fortunately, we only used half of the people to find the clue. To be honest, I really don't want to believe that it was you who helped him escape, Yan Qing... Did you betray the Privy Council and our common goal?" Ning Qianshi looked at her and asked.

Yan Qing's mind flashed with what Xia Fan said.

"What about Li? Did Li hinder this plan?"

"Or as long as there is this righteousness, any behavior can be tolerated?"

The strange thing is that she didn't think there was anything wrong with the second prince's behavior before.

Find out the inside story as quickly as possible and eliminate the threat to the Privy Council - this is a decisive and wise judgment. As for those innocent people implicated, there is no need to worry too much, and give compensation to the relevant families afterwards.

But at this moment, she felt that something was stuck in her heart.

If Li was hanged by them at the city gate, would she really feel compensated after receiving the compensation silver?

"Your Highness..." Yan Qing said after a long while, "I did not betray the Privy Council, let alone the goal that countless people have poured their efforts into."

"Then what is the reason for you to help Xia Fan?"

She lowered her head, "Please forgive me for not telling you."

That was the only bloodline left by her friend.

Even if she was a demon, she couldn't let Li die because of her.

"Can't... tell?" The second prince took a deep breath, "You should know that words are pale, and the Privy Council pays more attention to actions."

"But this is the fact," Yan Qing refused to give in, "I don't want to betray the Privy Council, but I can't tell the reason. Your Highness, let them go... Xia Fan will not hinder Qixing's plan, and the third princess can't compete with the Privy Council."

"Absurd words, I didn't expect you to say such a thing." Bai Zhan said coldly, "When you were bewitched by Xia Fan and helped them escape from Shangyuan City, you had already hindered our plan."

"I can't just give up for such a reason." Ning Qianshi looked more disappointed, "If you don't want to take the initiative to explain, I can only use some last resort means. Do you want to resist the arrest of the Privy Council?"

Yan Qing was silent for a moment and slowly lowered his hands.

The chain in front of her fell to the ground as if it had lost its support.

"I...didn't mean that."

"Listen to my order and capture the "Lock Weaver" Yan Qing! "Ning Qianshi said loudly.

"Take orders!"

A group of guards suddenly poured out from the streets and pushed Yan Qing to the ground. Then her hands and feet were put in shackles. This special torture instrument could even fix each finger. Let alone the use of talismans or magic weapons, it could not even touch the body.

After Qingjian was taken away, the second prince sighed softly, "I didn't expect that the situation would turn out like this."

"The law will not tolerate mercy." Bai Zhan said without changing his tone, "This kind of thing will happen again if it happens the first time. If the symptoms are not eliminated as soon as possible, the headquarters may suffer great losses in the future. Your Highness, Xia Vanna What are you going to do about it? Are you going to launch a large-scale search tonight?"

"It's too late." Ning Qianshi frowned, "Half an hour is enough time for them to run more than ten miles. There are woods and mountains around the capital. It is almost impossible to find them without knowing the specific direction. "

No matter how stupid a person is, they will not continue to walk southward along the official road without hesitation when they are wanted. Once they leave the city, the sky is high and the bird can fly.

"Besides, tomorrow is the eldest brother's enthronement ceremony. Both the Privy Council and the Ministry of War must keep an eye on the palace. After that, there will be a Seven-Star Talk - although only the Tianquan envoys of the Xu Kingdom and the Tianxuan Envoys of the Gao Kingdom are here, at least we We have to show the style of the Privy Council of Qi State. Doesn’t it mean that Shangyuan City is still not under our control?”

"You are right, this is my negligence." Baizhan nodded.

"Let's stop here tonight." The second prince looked to the southeast, which is the direction of Shenzhou. "If Xia Fan really colludes with Ning Wanjun, we will meet again sooner or later."