Chapter 363: Chapter 362 Be Careful
Seeing Zhou Qianmo completely dead.
Xu Lingjun gently exhaled, feeling as if a great mountain pressing on his heart had finally been shattered by him.
There was no other way.
Though this old man was aged, his ability to act was truly strong, tirelessly causing trouble for him without rest.
It’s good that he’s dead; a dead enemy is truly a respectable and amiable enemy.
Just like now, Xu Lingjun looked at Zhou Qianmo’s corpse, which was clutching his grandson’s remains, finally having the leisure to ponder. Though this old man was narrow-minded, he indeed was an excellent grandfather.
Just for the death of a grandson, he was willing to give up all his wealth and glory, sparing no effort to make things difficult for himself.
He turned to look at Han Qingxue and asked, "Why are you here?"
Xu Lingjun looked at Han Qingxue.
"It’s about Zhu Qing."
Han Qingxue replied, "Father commanded Zhu Qing to catch the murderer within a month, but Zhu Qing’s ability was limited, so he came to me for help. I had no clues, but who knew Zhou Qianmo would suddenly visit my Prince’s Mansion to consult me on some matters? I found his appearance suspicious, so I secretly placed a tracker on him, not expecting he would directly attack you."
She smiled and said, "It was a stroke of luck. The previous attacker was undoubtedly targeting you, Xu Tongxue. Now that Zhou Qianmo also came for you, it seems he’s indeed related to this attack. I can finally consider my mission accomplished."
"Indeed, I didn’t expect the case to be solved so easily."
Han Yun City slowly walked over, arms hanging by his sides.
"This old man went mad. It’s good that he’s dead... Sister, I’ll leave this old fellow’s corpse to you, but don’t forget it was Xu Lingjun and I who killed him. Slaying an Upper Realm Grandmaster causing trouble in the Imperial Capital, I believe the reward isn’t small."
"Rest assured, naturally, you won’t miss out."
Han Qingxue swept her gaze over Xu Lingjun and Han Yun City and said with concern, "Xiao Cheng, how are your injuries? Shall I send someone to take you to the hospital?"
"No need to worry, it’s just a minor fatal wound, nothing serious."
Han Yun City coughed softly and said, "I’ll just lie in the Life Support Pod for a while. Given our special status, going to those open hospitals can easily be taken advantage of by ill-intentioned people. If poisoned or something, it would truly be regrettable."
"Very well, I’ll send someone to take you back by private car."
Han Yun City hesitated for a moment and nodded, saying, "Alright."
Xu Lingjun said, "About what I promised Zhou Qianmo just now..."
Han Qingxue smiled and said, "Don’t worry, our Great Xia Empire has never mistreated corpses."
"Thank you very much."
"You’re welcome."
Soon, a special car arrived for pickup.
The two got into the carriage.
As soon as they got on, Han Yun City couldn’t help but lean back on the sofa. Zhou Qianmo’s attack had been extremely vicious, nearly a death blow. If it weren’t for him practicing a Body Refining Technique similar to Xu Lingjun’s, just that impact could have taken his life.
Fortunately, it’s all over now.
"Old Xu, you might want to consider what reward you’d like."
Han Yun City leaned back in the rear seat and said, "You’ve done a great service this time, doing the Divine Soldier Guard’s job. Heh... If my royal sister hadn’t arrived on time, Zhu Zhengdao would probably have lost his official hat. But then, Zhu Zhengdao looks up to my royal sister; though she holds no official position, the Divine Soldier Guard is virtually her private guard. Naturally, she pays extra attention to Zhu Zhengdao’s position."
As he spoke.
The phone in Xu Lingjun’s pocket suddenly vibrated.
He took out his phone to find a message from Red Dog.
Red Dog: "Be careful of Han Qingxue!"
Xu Lingjun glanced at him in surprise, then a jolt ran through his heart, realizing a possibility.
Wasn’t it so... Although Zhou Qianmo’s strength far surpassed Wu Hongzhou, it was absolutely impossible for Wu Hongzhou to have had no ability to fight back.
Once a martial artist conflict erupted, the Divine Soldier Guard should have been there promptly.
Unless...
Someone had cleared out the area ahead of time.
Someone of high status in the Divine Soldier Guard, even higher than Zhu Zhengdao, was operating in the shadows.
Xu Lingjun also closed his eyes to rest, but in his heart, he was clear.
It seems necessary to be cautious of Han Qingxue in the future.
Meanwhile, looking at Zhou Qianmo’s dead body.
Han Qingxue couldn’t help but sigh softly. It was this old man who stirred up her competitive instincts, only to die at the most critical moment.
Everything that happened appeared unrelated to her, yet she knew...
She had already harbored illicit thoughts, and the desires in her heart wound like straw, ultimately unretrievable.
She softly said, "Bury him well. Though Zhou Qianmo had ill intentions, he contributed much to our Great Xia Empire. In death, crimes should be absolved. At least let him have a place to rest in peace."
As she spoke, a hint of self-deprecation appeared in Han Qingxue’s eyes.
You’re at peace... I just wonder if anyone will handle my remains when I die in the future?
Xu Lingjun bid farewell to Han Yun City.
Their relationship had become quite peculiar. Their meetings were only a handful, yet perhaps due to facing powerful enemies together each time, they had developed a trust-filled camaraderie as if they were true comrades in life and death.
Upon returning to the War Studies Academy.
He found another familiar guest in Wang Qingya’s dormitory.
Long hair elegantly tied, features beautiful, though crow’s feet had appeared at the corners of her eyes... it detracted none from her beauty and instead added a captivating aura of sophistication from having experienced worldly splendors.
Xu Lingjun exclaimed in wonder, "Senior Liu?"
Wasn’t it Liu Peiyun?
At this moment, Ji Roufeng was holding her master’s arm, seemingly about to leave when they bumped into Xu Lingjun.
"Ah, what a coincidence! I didn’t expect you, Xu Tongxue, to return so quickly. When Feng’Er said you were out, we were planning to find you for a chat."
Liu Peiyun laughed softly.
Her gaze swept over Xu Lingjun’s face, a satisfied expression flitting through her eyes. She felt a little regretful, knowing she should have taken him under her wing just for that face.
With him around, why would her female disciples not strive to improve in order to vie for his attention?
What a pity.
Did Ji Roufeng actually summon her master?
Just as Xu Lingjun’s mind stirred with confusion, clarity dawned on him, oh right... She probably feared for his safety and wanted to ask for her master’s help. But these matters were indeed awkward to state outright.
She could only think of a reason to bring her master over and then let her master unintentionally discover his peril, allowing justified participation in the fight.
She was indeed thoughtful.
Ji Roufeng looked at Xu Lingjun in shock, surprised, "How did you return so quickly?"
"I got what I wanted, naturally I came back."
Xu Lingjun smiled, saying to Ji Roufeng, "Thank you, Miss Ji."
"You’re... it’s good you’re okay."
Ji Roufeng’s eyes were filled with incredulity as she looked at Xu Lingjun.
It had only been a short time... from when he left to now, barely over an hour.
In little more than an hour, had he successfully slain an Upper Realm Grandmaster?
That was a truly peerless master comparable in strength to her master, the head of the Four Mansions and Nanyun Martial Mansion, elevated in status enough to sit on equal footing with their Sect Leader. Yet now, he had been so easily killed by Xu Tongxue?
If Ji Roufeng knew that in fact, of the over an hour spent, nearly fifty minutes were in preparation, and the actual fight ended in merely ten minutes...
She’d probably be even more astounded.