"What's going on? Be careful!" Ning Qianshi stood up suddenly.
"The maid who delivered the food discovered it. When she saw that He'er didn't respond, she went into the inner room to check. As a result, there was not even a soul in the room." The guard reported back, "I have asked people to cordon off the entire compound and proceed from room to room. Look for."
"how come"
The second prince only felt that his hands and feet were cold. Because He'er was attached to the Tianshu Angel, his character was not at all associated with being naughty or naughty. She also knew that she was of great significance and it was impossible for her to leave her residence without permission.
"Let Master Xun, who is good at identifying positions by listening to the wind, come over and count all the people in the compound. I want to know who has left the compound during this period!"
Calm down He must calm down at this time!
Ning Qianshi warned herself repeatedly.
As the container of Tianshu Angel, it is not that He'er has not taken similar precautions. For example, the fragrant powder she commonly uses is mixed with a special elixir smell. Unless she is thrown into a water tank and soaked for a long time, this smell will be Sunda Shu. The best clues to follow.
The most critical question is, why would someone target He'er
Is it because of He'er herself or because of the Tianshu Angel in her
When Ning Qianshi arrived at his residence, Du Yelong was waiting for him at the door.
"Your Highness, please immediately summon the core members and all high-level alchemists back to the compound. I think there is a traitor among them who has surrendered to the evil forces!"
Ning Qianshi felt a splitting headache at the mention of traitors. The problems caused by Yan Qing and Yu Linglong had already made people in the Privy Council panic. Fortunately, Qian didn't follow the example of the two and leave the Privy Council. Otherwise, he really didn't know how to deal with this situation. Endgame, “Why do you say that?”
"I hid Yu Linglong."
"What did you say?" Ning Qianshi stopped and looked at him in surprise.
Everyone thought that the previous incident was caused by Shenyang finding this place through her own information channels, and using her abilities to sneak into Qian's room quietly. After all, Yu Linglong's name showed that she was very suitable for carrying out assassinations and other tasks, and she did not attract the attention of the outer circle guards. The warlock's vigilance is reasonable, but she has been hiding in the compound
"She lied to me, but she didn't lie to me completely." Duyelong's expression was quite complicated. He briefly told the whole story of how Yu Linglong came to visit her in Gyeonggi Province, "I have been thinking about what she did during this time. The reason is now understood. The reason why she asked for help without waiting for me to find out the situation is not because Senior Yu has evil intentions, but because of my lack of personal ability, and she cannot tolerate any carelessness. "
"Why didn't you say it right then?" Ning Qianshi said calmly.
Regardless of whether Baihua Sword's judgment was correct or not, harboring the suspect itself was challenging the authority of the Privy Council.
"Because the enemy may still be hiding in the compound." Du Yelong said without hesitation, "Until today, I am convinced of this. I have checked the inner room, and there is no trace of a fight or struggle. He'er is an immortal. It is impossible for the holder of the Shutian Chess Game to not resist when being kidnapped. The person who took her away must be someone she is familiar with, which is why He'er lost her guard."
This is true. Although Du Yelong and others don't know about Tianshu Envoy, He'er still knows that he has immortal skills. Ning Qianshi did give her many life-saving magic weapons. Even a guard-level alchemist would suffer a hidden loss if he approached her without knowing anything.
The second prince walked into the residence and confirmed that the situation in the room was consistent with what the other party said, "So you think it was the evil forces who did it, and this person is also a high-ranking member of the Privy Council?"
"Exactly!"
Ning Qianshi stared at Du Yelong for a long time before calling the guards, "Send my order to recall all the alchemists who are out on missions, including the core members."
"As you command!"
Suddenly, dozens of homing pigeons took off from the compound and flew in all directions.
In the next half day, news gradually reached Ning Qianshi. Master Xun has confirmed that He'er left the compound and headed towards the outskirts of Huiyang City. As long as it doesn't rain, it will be a matter of time to catch up with the source of the scent.
The inventory of the guards in the compound was also quickly completed. There was no more and no less, and there was nothing suspicious about their whereabouts.
There were six high-level alchemists out, including Weihuang and Baizhan. Weihuang rushed back to the compound an hour after receiving the news, but there was no reply from Bai Zhan.
Until the sun set, Ning Qianshi received a piece of news that chilled him.
Yunshang layman did not arrive in Binshui County to pick up Qian on his way back as planned. The two alchemists who accompanied him were found by frontline soldiers, but they had turned into two corpses.
"Baizhan!" He gritted his teeth.
After passing through a long tunnel, a bronze door half-hidden in the mud appeared in front of Bai Zhan.
Unexpectedly, there were undiscovered Yong Dynasty ruins in Liuzhou. He thought to himself, it seems that Fei Nian really has information that he has not yet mastered.
Although he was a little disgusted by having to use the previous dynasty's technique, compared to the goal he wanted to achieve, this unhappiness was quickly suppressed in his heart.
He put down the unconscious He'er, injected his energy into the disc on the door, then held it with both hands and turned it hard, and the bronze door opened to both sides with a roar.
Inside the door is a cave that has been sealed for a long time.
There was enough dust accumulated on the candlestick, proving that no one had set foot in this place for a long time.
Bai Zhan couldn't help but have a suspicion. Can this place really replace the facilities in the Privy Council Palace and complete the soul inheritance ceremony
"What are you still hesitating about? Come in, there is no turning back now." Suddenly a deep voice said.
Bai Zhan couldn't help but shudder!
There's someone inside
As a Qingjian, he actually didn't sense the opponent's aura at all!
The torches on the wall lit up one by one, and the dim light immediately drove away the darkness. Where the shadows and firelight met, Bai Zhan saw a man in black robes.
His whole body was shrouded in a ragged hooded robe, making it difficult to identify him.
"Who are you!?" Bai Zhan unsheathed his sword.
"Gravekeeper." The other party's voice was hoarse and old. "It doesn't matter whether you believe me or not. Master Fei has been waiting for you for a long time." After saying that, he turned around and walked deeper into the cave.
Lord Fei
Bai Zhan's heart skipped a beat. He held He'er between his arms and carefully followed the old man in black robe.
After walking a few dozen steps and turning a corner, a very familiar figure appeared in his eyes.
It's Fei Nian.
According to the itinerary, he should still be on his way to Liuzhou. How could he arrive at the ruins before himself? And from what the man in black robe said, it seemed that he had been here for a while.
"I knew you would choose this path." Fei Nian glanced at the He'er in his hand, smiled slightly, and said, "It's definitely not a mistake to want to become stronger. Since you are willing to do your best, I will not let you down. Your expectations.”