Chapter 938 Encounter

The catastrophe in the world has finally subsided. Under the leadership of Xuan Bing, all the righteous factions have joined forces to eliminate the remnants of the demon sect and restore order.

However, beneath this calm surface, there is an undercurrent that is about to sweep in.

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong, who were far away from the disputes in the world, were strolling through the hazy Jiangnan town. The bluestone road, the carved beams and painted buildings, the small bridges and flowing water, and the houses are all peaceful and tranquil, just like two different worlds from the bloody rivers and lakes.

"Linglong, do you still remember the first time we met in Jiangnan?" Gu Jiuchen looked at the familiar scenery in front of him, and his thoughts drifted back to many years ago. At that time, he was young, frivolous and high-spirited, but she was quirky, with bright eyes and white teeth, and she was dressed in red, stunning his entire youth.

When Ye Linglong heard the words, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, and her eyes moved with tenderness and sweetness. "Of course I remember that at that time, you were the famous 'Heavenly Sword' in the world, attracting the hearts of countless girls, but you were attracted to this little girl like me."

Gu Jiuchen chuckled, held her hand tightly, and said affectionately, "It is my greatest luck, Gu Jiuchen, to meet and fall in love with you in this life."

The two of them looked at each other and smiled, intertwined their fingers, and walked in the misty rain, letting the silky drizzle fall gently on their bodies, faces, and hearts, they just felt that the years were quiet and the world was stable.

Suddenly, the sound of rapid horse hooves broke the tranquility.

"Uu——"

A sweaty horse stopped in front of Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong. The man on the horse turned over and dismounted, revealing a familiar face.

"Brother Mo?" Gu Jiuchen was slightly startled. The person coming was none other than his old friend and now an important official in the court - Mo Wuhen.

Mo Wuhen was also surprised when he saw Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong, but then his expression became serious again. "Brother Jiuchen, Linglong, I haven't seen you for many years. How are you?"

After the greetings, Mo Wuhen's expression became serious and he lowered his voice and said: "Brother Jiuchen, I came to you this time to discuss something important. The situation in the DPRK and China is currently turbulent, and a mysterious force has risen secretly. , intending to subvert Chao Gang, I suspect..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by a sudden gust of cold wind. Pedestrians on the street gave way, and a chilling air filled the air.

The sudden cold wind picked up the fallen leaves on the ground and swirled upwards. Pedestrians on the street gave way, and the originally peaceful atmosphere was shrouded by an invisible pressure. Gu Jiuchen frowned slightly, keenly aware of an unusual aura.

"Brother Mo, there's no need to say anything. Linglong and I will do our best on this matter." Gu Jiuchen's tone was calm. His many years of experience in the martial arts world told him that there must be undercurrents beneath the calm. What's more, with Mo Wuhen coming to the door so anxiously, the matter may not be trivial.

Ye Linglong gently patted the back of Gu Jiuchen's hand to reassure him, then turned to Mo Wuhen, with a wise light shining in her beautiful eyes: "Brother Mo, you and I have known each other for many years, just say it, we have retired. Jianghu, but if the court is in trouble, it is my duty to do so."

Mo Wuhen nodded gratefully and led them to a secluded restaurant room. The three of them sat around the table, and Mo Wuhen lowered his voice and recounted all the strange things that happened in the court.

"Recently, many ministers in the DPRK and China have encountered accidents one after another. Some have disappeared mysteriously, and some have died suddenly at home.

The death was strange, but no clues could be found. I suspect that this is an organized and premeditated action, the purpose of which is to disrupt the government and take the opportunity to seize power. "

"Do you have anyone to suspect?" Gu Jiuchen asked, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, his thoughts running rapidly.

"I have investigated secretly and found that these things are related to an organization called 'Shadow Pavilion'. However, this organization is secretive and I have not yet found out their details." Mo Wuhen frowned, his eyes full of worry. .

"Shadow Pavilion..." Ye Linglong repeated the name in a low voice, and some fragments suddenly flashed in her mind, as if she had heard it somewhere.

"Linglong, what are you thinking of?" Gu Jiuchen keenly caught the change in her expression.

Ye Linglong pondered for a moment and said slowly: "When I was reading some ancient secrets of the world, I happened to see records about the 'Shadow Pavilion'. It is said that this is a mysterious organization with a long history, and its actions are both good and evil. They have been hidden in the dark for hundreds of years, and few people know of their existence.”

"Either good or evil?" Gu Jiuchen raised his eyebrows. This description reminded him of a possibility, "Brother Mo, do you still remember the demon sect that we jointly eliminated many years ago?"

When Mo Wuhen heard this, his pupils shrank suddenly and he exclaimed: "Brother Jiuchen, are you saying that the 'Shadow Pavilion' is related to the Demon Cult?"

"I'm just guessing. After all, the 'Shadow Pavilion' is too mysterious, and although the Demon Cult has been eradicated, there is no guarantee that no fish will slip through the net." Gu Jiuchen's tone was solemn. If the "Shadow Pavilion" is really the remnant force of the Demon Cult, then the matter will be serious. Tricky.

"It seems that we need to investigate further to find out

dawn. "A flash of light flashed in Ye Linglong's eyes. She has always liked challenges. This time, things may be more interesting than imagined.

"In order not to alert others, I decided to investigate this matter secretly." Gu Jiuchen looked at Mo Wuhen and said, "Brother Mo, you continue to stay in the court and pay attention to the movements of the 'Shadow Pavilion'. If you have any news, please inform us in time."

"Okay, I'll leave everything to Brother Jiuchen and Linglong!" Mo Wuhen nodded solemnly, his heart full of gratitude.

After sending Mo Wuhen away, Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong began to investigate the traces of the "Shadow Pavilion". They visited old friends in the world, collected various information, and gradually pieced together the outline of the "Shadow Pavilion".

"It seems that our guess is correct. The 'Shadow Pavilion' is indeed inextricably linked to the previous demon sect." Gu Jiuchen handed the latest information to Ye Linglong, frowning.

"If you want to thoroughly find out the details of the 'Shadow Pavilion', I'm afraid you have to start from inside the imperial court." Ye Linglong took the information, a light flashed in her beautiful eyes, "It seems that I have to find a way to sneak into the palace. "

Ye Linglong never fights an unprepared battle. She knows that the palace is heavily guarded and it is not easy to sneak into it. After thinking for a moment, she already had a calculation in her mind.

"Jiuchen, I remember that the palace holds a large-scale talent show every year to select beautiful girls for the emperor. Do you think I have a chance?" A sly smile appeared at the corner of Ye Linglong's mouth, and her eyes were filled with confidence. .

Gu Jiuchen was stunned for a moment, then understood her intention and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh: "You are always weird, but this method is feasible. It's just..."

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There was a worried look on his face, but he stopped talking. Ye Linglong was so smart that she naturally understood his concerns and comforted him softly: "Don't worry, I have my own sense of caution and will not put myself in danger."

After that, she began to prepare. With her extraordinary wisdom and skills, she successfully blended into the team of show girls participating in the draft. Gu Jiuchen hid in the dark, secretly protecting her safety while continuing to collect clues about the "Shadow Pavilion".

The inner courtyard of the palace is resplendent with carved beams and painted buildings, showing the royal majesty everywhere. Ye Linglong followed the procession of beautiful women and shuttled between the pavilions and pavilions, but her beautiful eyes secretly observed everything around her, knowing the palace's terrain and guard situation clearly.

With her outstanding appearance and talent, Ye Linglong soon attracted the attention of the emperor. She was promoted to a nobleman and given a residence in the beautiful Yaohua Palace.

At night, the moonlight was like water, and the cold moonlight filtered through the window lattice and fell into the room, reflecting Ye Linglong's beautiful face. She gently put down the book in her hand, stood up and walked to the window, looking at the twinkling stars in the night sky with so many thoughts.

"Jiuchen, are you okay now?" She murmured softly, her heart full of worry and longing.

At this moment, a slight sound of footsteps came from outside the door. Ye Linglong turned around alertly, only to see a man wearing black clothes and a stern face quietly appear in the room.

"Who are you?" Ye Linglong was shocked and asked calmly. At the same time, she secretly gathered her inner strength and was ready to take action at any time.

"The person who will take your life." The man in black spoke coldly, with murderous intent in his eyes. Before he finished speaking, he struck at Ye Linglong with his palm.

Ye Linglong was on guard, sideways to avoid the attack, and counterattacked at the same time. The two started a fierce fight in the room.

However, the man in black's martial arts was unpredictable, and Ye Linglong gradually fell behind. At this critical moment, a sharp sword energy broke through the window and hit the man in black's face.

"Linglong, I'm late!" Gu Jiuchen's figure appeared at the window, his eyes full of anxiety and worry. The man in black was obviously aware of Gu Jiuchen's arrival. He snorted coldly, gave up the fight with Ye Linglong, and disappeared into the night in a flash. Gu Jiuchen didn't pursue her. He walked quickly to Ye Linglong and checked her injuries. He felt relieved when he saw that she was fine.

"Why did you come to the palace? It's too dangerous!" Gu Jiuchen's tone was a bit reproachful, but more of a concern.

Ye Linglong held his hand and said softly: "I'm fine. I ventured into the palace to find out what happened in the 'Shadow Pavilion'. I have found some clues and was about to tell you."

Gu Jiuchen frowned. He knew that the power of the "Shadow Pavilion" was huge and could not be easily dealt with. Now that Ye Linglong was alone in danger, he was even more worried.

"This matter is no small matter, we must take a long-term approach." Gu Jiuchen said in a deep voice.

However, before they could discuss a countermeasure, there were sudden bursts of rapid footsteps in the palace, accompanied by the shouts of the guards: "Catch the assassin! Catch the assassin!"

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong looked at each other, and an ominous premonition suddenly arose in their hearts.

"It seems that our whereabouts have been exposed." Ye Linglong said in a low voice.

Gu Jiuchen nodded, took her hand, and

Prepare to leave the palace. However, at this moment, a group of guards in armor surrounded them.

"The bold assassin dared to break into the palace without permission and was captured without restraint!" the leader of the guards shouted sternly.

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong understood that it was meaningless to explain at this time, and they could only choose to break out. Gu Jiuchen pulled out his long sword, and the sword light poured out like a galaxy, instantly knocking down several guards. Ye Linglong used Qinggong to move freely among the crowd, avoiding the attacks of the guards.

Just when they were about to break out of the siege, a familiar figure appeared in front of them. It was Gu Jiuchen's old friend and current court official Mo Wuhen.

"Jiuchen, Linglong, what are you..." Mo Wuhen was stunned when he saw the scene in front of him.

Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong were also very surprised. They did not expect to meet Mo Wuhen here.

"Wuhen, it's a long story. Let's leave here first." Gu Jiuchen said anxiously.

Although Mo Wuhen was confused, he also saw that what happened was unusual, so he nodded and motioned for them to follow him.

However, just as they were about to leave the palace, a feather arrow flew through the air and hit Ye Linglong's back. Gu Jiuchen was quick-witted and pulled Ye Linglong into his arms. The feather arrow shot his arm, and blood immediately stained his clothes red.

"Jiuchen!" Ye Linglong exclaimed, her eyes full of worry and self-blame.

Gu Jiuchen endured the pain and comforted her: "I'm fine, let's go!"

However, just as they were about to break out again, more guards had surrounded them, making it impossible to get out.

"It seems that we have no way to escape." Ye Linglong said desperately.

Gu Jiuchen clenched the sword in his hand, his eyes full of determination, he knew that a fierce battle was inevitable. At this moment, Mo Wuhen suddenly stood up, raised his hands high, and shouted to the guards around him: "Stop! They are distinguished guests who entered the palace by order, you can't hurt them!"

The guards looked at each other, and for a moment they did not dare to act rashly.

However, at this moment, a cold voice came from the back of the crowd: "Lord Mo, are you going to rebel?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes and a sinister face slowly approaching. His eyes flashed with a sinister light, which made people shudder.

"Prime Minister!" Mo Wuhen's face changed slightly. He didn't expect that this matter would alarm the prime minister of the dynasty.

"Lord Prime Minister, they..." Mo Wuhen wanted to explain, but was interrupted by the prime minister.

"Come here, take down these assassins!" The prime minister ordered coldly.

The guards received the order and surrounded Gu Jiuchen and others again.

"Jiuchen, what should we do?" Ye Linglong asked anxiously. She knew that they might really be doomed this time.

Gu Jiuchen looked at everything in front of him, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. He knew that in order to protect Ye Linglong, he had to fight to the death!