The leader, dressed in red like fire, was flamboyant and his eyes were bright and eye-catching. He was the fourth prince Yang Xiao, followed closely behind him were the envoy Hu Erdu and the master Su Mu.
From afar, Yang Xiao waved his arms and shouted loudly: "Little Ali—wait for me!"
Dongfang Zhuo frowned and asked, "Isn't Yang Xiao leaving tomorrow?"
Su Li sighed helplessly: "I met him in the palace a few days ago. He knew that I went to Bian State to investigate the case, so he made his own decision and said that he would go back with us. I didn't agree to it."
As expected of someone who has made a living on horseback since childhood, his riding skills are indeed superb. Before he finished speaking, Yang Xiao had already rushed to the car. He raised his whip and shouted: "Little Ah Li! You broke your promise. You agreed to go together! Why don't you wait for me?"
Su Li frowned slightly, feeling a little bit dumbfounded in her heart. Although the fourth prince was the same age as her, he was three months younger than her. She is obviously younger than her, but she still calls her Little Ah Li!
Dongfang Zhuo also had a cold and handsome face, but he didn't like Yang Xiao from the bottom of his heart when he met someone with a slippery tone.
"Fortunately, I was in time, otherwise I would have had to follow your carriage and eat dirt! This chase made me exhausted! Little Ali, I got up too early today. In order to chase you, I didn't even get enough sleep. How about it? , let me get in the car and have a rest?" Yang Xiao said with a smile.
Dongfang Zhuo's expression immediately changed and he sneered: "How come the dignified Bian Kingdom didn't even prepare a carriage for the fourth prince to rest?"
Yang Xiao shook his head, and his pigtails flew away. He didn't care about Dongfang Zhuo's cynicism at all. He rolled his eyes and said: "Bian country has horses, so how can it lack cars? Xiao Wang just wanted to tell Xiao Ali Speak. Ah Li, you won't refuse me!" Before he finished the last sentence, he jumped straight into the car from the horse, blinked his eyes, and smiled seductively at Su Li.
"You!" Seeing that he was so rude, Dongfang Zhuo was immediately displeased. He was about to get angry, but Su Li reached out to stop her. She looked at him with a meaningful look, "Your Majesty, the fourth prince is a guest in Sheng Kingdom. We are both As a master, I naturally have to entertain you with all my heart. Since Your Highness is tired, there is nothing wrong with taking a rest here."
Dongfang Zhuo understood the meaning of her words. He had not yet left the borders of the Sheng Kingdom. This kid had always been unscrupulous. If he really caused any trouble within the territory of the Sheng Kingdom, the gain would indeed outweigh the losses. At that moment, he could only snort, sullen and ignore him.
Yang Xiao stretched out and lay down with his limbs spread out. He grinned at Su Li and said, "Little Ah Li is the best."
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Su Li ignored him and let him enjoy himself.
Seeing that Su Li didn't say a word, Yang Xiao turned over and suddenly called her, "Hey, little Ali,"
Su Li turned around and said calmly: "What are your orders, Your Highness?"
"It's okay, I'm bored anyway," he said with a playful smile, "Why don't you... tell me about your investigation, and I'll see if I can help you?"
"Oh? Why is His Highness also interested in the case I want to investigate?" As he spoke, Su Li glanced at him sideways and brushed the hair on his temples as if unintentionally. The one he wore on his slender jade finger was exactly that. White jade ring.
Yang Xiao's eyes paused for a moment, then moved away without any pause, with an evil smile on his lips and said: "I'm not interested in the case, but Xiao Ali's matter is my Yang Xiao's matter. At any time, If you want help, with just one word, Yang Xiao will go through fire and water." He said this in an extremely affectionate way, as if he really had a life-or-death relationship with her.
"Your Highness, Su Li thanks you for your kindness. It is inconvenient to disclose the details of the case, so please forgive me." Su Li turned away his eyes lightly.
"Oh. It looks very complicated." He didn't ask any more questions. Then they chatted about the customs and customs of the Bian country. During the conversation, Yang Xiao mentioned his country and was very proud, claiming that it had the best war horses in the world.
Until it got dark, we went into the inn to rest, and spent the whole night in silence.
The team marched towards Tianmen in a leisurely manner. Yang Xiao refused to ride a horse all the way and stayed in the carriage, eating and drinking casually, talking to himself, and was very comfortable. Even though he was such a calm person, when he heard Yang Xiao's voice, he couldn't help but frown secretly and felt a headache.
Dongfang Zhuo always had a sullen face, but he could do nothing about the fourth prince of the Bian Kingdom. He wished he could go to the Bian Kingdom immediately, drive away the playful little prince, and go his own way.
Xiang Li and three other people mingled with the escort team and stayed beside the suspect's prison car, carefully observing the surrounding environment. The journey was calm and no unusual phenomena were found. Three or four days later, at nightfall, the group finally arrived at the border gate.
As the junction of Sheng and Bian, Tianmen is located in a fortress, and the military security is much better than other defense lines. Looking from a distance, Tianmen Mountain really looks like that picture. The towering peaks are half hidden in the clouds and mist, like a natural barrier, protecting Tianmen City. The big river outside the city is rushing straight to Bian State. Go in the direction
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Tianmen Inn is the largest inn in Tianmen City. It is said that the innkeeper here has the blood of Bian people. He is well-known for his business.
Su Li looked at the inn door that was not gorgeous but majestic from a distance, feeling a sense of nervousness inside. After passing here, you will enter Bianjing tomorrow. The success or failure of this trip depends on tonight.
"Let's rest here tonight." Dongfang Zhuo jumped off the horse and helped Su Li lift the car curtain, but suddenly he saw Yang Xiao's smiling face. He lowered his eyes and said coldly: "The fourth prince must have rested enough in the car and can continue on his way."
Yang Xiao raised his eyebrows, jumped out of the car and shouted, "Oh, I'm going back to China tomorrow, and I was just wanting to talk to little Ah Li more. Just in time, I'll rest here tonight!" as if he was deliberately trying to piss off Dongfang Zhuo. , he did not forget to look back at Su Li who was getting out of the car, and winked at her.
Su Li was speechless and just pretended not to see it. Dongfang Zhuo wanted to get angry, but when he saw Su Li, his anger disappeared inexplicably.
It was far more comfortable than the inn on the road. As soon as he entered the door, Yang Xiao sat down on the chair and behaved strangely. The shopkeeper saw that he was quite impressive and was dressed in Bian costume. He quickly and cautiously greeted him. Just as he was about to say hello, another man and woman walked in from the door, followed by several majestic guards. He felt another sudden feeling in his heart. I was shocked when I heard the Yingting man say coldly: "All the idlers, get out! I've reserved this inn today!"
Su Li frowned slightly, feeling unhappy but not able to express it. Dongfang Zhuo has always been arrogant and has no idea about the purpose of this trip. I wonder if he will ruin his plan! She regretted for a moment that she should have refused to follow him.
It was actually a prince who came! The shopkeeper's face trembled and he hurriedly came forward to greet him. He smiled humbly and said: "You have worked hard on your journey! Please come in! But it's late at night now, and many guests have already rested. If you want to drive them out... I'm afraid... it won't be appropriate." He glanced at Su Li secretly, this The person is clearly a woman, but she is wearing official uniform, so her identity is definitely not simple. Doing business in the mixed borderland, the shopkeeper has already developed a keen eye for people. Even though the prince who yelled loudly seemed very imposing, it was obvious that the female officer next to him was the one in charge.
Sure enough, Su Li sighed softly and persuaded: "Your Majesty, it's getting late, why bother to alarm others? Anyway, we only stay for one night and we have to cross the border tomorrow. It's better not to make a big move."
The handsome man frowned slightly but did not refute, obviously respecting her opinion very much.
"Thank you for your understanding, girl!" The shopkeeper was happy and immediately said with a smile: "I will prepare the best room for you right away so that you can live in it properly.
! This girl... what do you call her? "He glanced at Su Li intentionally or unintentionally, full of inquiry.
Dongfang Zhuo glared at him displeasedly, "Why are you asking so many questions? Take us to the bedroom quickly!"
The shopkeeper quickly responded and took the group of people upstairs to arrange their stay. The Tianmen Inn is indeed extraordinary. The accommodation and meals for more than a hundred people were quickly arranged in a short period of time. Several of the most distinguished guests were invited to the Tianzi rooms on the third floor and checked in one by one.
Although the journey was uneventful, Su Li intuitively reminded Su Li that someone was following her. She thought for a moment, called for help, and warned: "It's best to arrange for Jiang Yuan and the others to guard the suspect tonight. Be extra careful. I feel that the other party may still be there." There will be action.”
He accepted the order and left. After a while, he hurriedly reported back: "It has been arranged. It is getting late, so the lady should rest as soon as possible after taking a bath."
Su Li nodded, feeling slightly reassured. With Jiang Yuan and the others watching the prisoner, he should be safe. If what she and Dongfang Ze expected was true, the people from the Saintess Cult would definitely be eyeing her and would take action as soon as she entered the Bian Realm. But, she won't really get what they want!
The bathroom was filled with mist. Su Li soaked her body in the tub and just relaxed her mind. Suddenly, a scream came from the quiet night sky outside the window, which sounded terrifying.
Su Li's heart sank, and she quickly shouted: "Take heart! What happened?"
Wan Xin said solemnly outside the door: "I'll go take a look." After that, he quickly went downstairs.
This sudden scream was very strange. The more Su Li thought about it, the more uneasy she became. Just when she decided to get up, she suddenly noticed a black shadow slowly covering her from above the roof.
She was startled, turned around quickly, and faced a man in a black cloak! His figure actually hung upside down, swaying slightly in mid-air, with a green-faced fanged mask on his face. His shadow was completely shrouded under the brim of his hat, making it difficult to see clearly. Only his eyes were bright and compelling, staring closely at her. White arms.
"How dare you, a disciple, to break into my princess's bathroom without permission!" Su Li yelled angrily, but was secretly surprised that this man was so good at Qinggong. He was hiding here, and neither he nor Wan Xin noticed it.
Seeing her angry face, the man smiled silently, and his tall figure suddenly slipped a few points. Su Li's eyes were extremely wary, and she covered her chest tightly with both hands, and unconsciously retracted her body a few points into the water to prevent the beauty of spring from leaking out.
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The exquisitely made black cloak is embroidered with complicated patterns, which is extremely unique. At first glance, it looks familiar. A white light flashed in Su Li's mind. This pattern... seemed to have been seen somewhere
But before she had time to think about it, the man suddenly took action, his fingers like hooks, and with fierce force, he grabbed Su Li's hand!
Su Li was startled, and had to stretch out her hand to block it. She was a**, restrained in every aspect, and did not dare to move too much. And the man didn't seem to be in a hurry, just fighting with her like a cat fighting a mouse.
Suddenly, a light flashed in the man's eyes, his hands suddenly exerted force, and he waved his arms. Su Li's eyes were dazzled. A pair of slender arms had been locked tightly by him, and he could not move at all.
Su Li's face suddenly turned red. The man's face was so close to hers. She could clearly see the dark and bright eyes behind the mask, flashing a narrow look, as if he was smiling. He said nothing. Just stare at her.
"I didn't expect that the dignified Saintess would break into the women's bathroom?" Su Li's cheeks turned red, but her eyes were clear and firm.
The man didn't care, as if he didn't hear anything at all, and slowly moved closer to her. The mask was almost touching her face, and the hot breath from his lips and teeth brushed her with a sultry heat. The cheeks actually have a somewhat ambiguous and intimate meaning!
Su Li raised her eyebrows, anger welling up. At this time, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the bathroom. The man's eyes turned cold, and he no longer hesitated. He quickly moved up, grasped the palms of Su Li's arms, and slid along her delicate arms to the end. Just take off the ring on her hand!
Su Li was startled and immediately reached out to grab it, but her grasp was empty. She wanted to get up, and there was a splash of water. She immediately realized her situation, raised her head to look at the man in the air, and cursed angrily: "Despicable." Villain!"
There was a smile in his eyes, but he still didn't say a word. He seemed to be particularly happy when he saw how angry she was.
The bathroom door opened, and Wan Xin hurried in worriedly, "Miss..." Suddenly seeing someone else in the room, he was startled and yelled, "Who is that person!" Then he rubbed himself up.
"Tuan Xing, catch him quickly! He stole my ring!" Su Li said urgently.
When the man saw someone coming, he stopped fighting. His body suddenly moved in mid-air, swung forward, and burst out of the window!
The tall figure was as light as a kite and disappeared into the dark night in a blink of an eye. The guard guarding downstairs shouted: "Who is it?"
Wan Xin rushed to the window and shouted: "Hurry and catch him!"
! He stole the princess's ring! "
Wan Xin was so full of energy that the shout was so loud that it could be heard clearly both inside and outside the inn! Suddenly, there was a rush of guards, all running in this direction! Xiang Li, who was guarding the door, immediately shouted: "Chase!"
Wan Xin grabbed the clothes next to her and put them on Su Li, and said anxiously: "Miss, are you okay?"
Su Li shook her head and calmed down from the shock. She quickly arranged her clothes and gritted her teeth and said, "This damn scoundrel came to steal the ring while I was bathing."
Her face turned pale and she said anxiously: "Did something happen to the prisoner?"
Wan Xin immediately nodded and said: "The other party's movements are weird. Even with the combined strength of them, they couldn't protect him. The suspect is already dead! Jiang Yuan was also poisoned!"
"Poisoned? No, he has poison in his body. He must have accidentally unleashed his true energy, so he took the other person's bait and went to take a look."
The two of them stopped lingering and hurried downstairs. In Jiang Yuan's room, Qin Heng was cleaning his wound. The wound was dripping with blood. Su Li pushed the door open and entered with a solemn expression, and quickly closed the door.
Jiang Yuan and Qin Heng were suddenly startled. They looked at Wan Xin in confusion, wondering why Princess Mingxi was here.
Su Li asked softly and concernedly: "How is your injury?"
As soon as the words came out, the two of them were even more surprised. Su Li frowned slightly and stepped forward to check Jiang Yuan's injuries. Fang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Fortunately, the poison is not too severe, and Qin Heng cleaned it up in time." , I have prepared pills here, take a few pills, and then use your energy to force out the poison, then you will have no worries."
"You?" Jiang Yuan seemed to have thought of something and said in surprise: "You are..."
Wan Xin stepped forward and whispered: "Now that things have happened, there is no need to hide it anymore. She is our sect leader." Instead of being secretive, it is better to be honest with each other. Only by working together can Shen Men better assist the young lady in her affairs.
The two of them were stunned for a moment, never expecting that the head of their sect was the current Princess Mingxi! He was about to prostrate himself, but Su Li quickly stopped him and whispered: "No need to be polite." After saying that, he took out the antidote bottle from his arms, carefully instructed Qin Heng how to use it, and told him how to use it.
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Jiang Yuan's expression was complicated at this time. In fact, he had already realized that she was the woman who had come to Huayugou for consultation, and the poisonous pills had not been removed from his body. He once thought that Su Li was wary of him because of the medical treatment at that time. . Now it seems that he has a villainous heart. No wonder she said back then that if Shenmen had a more suitable candidate in the future, she would abdicate in favor of someone else. Now it seems that it is indeed true. With her prominent status and her position as the leader of the Shen Sect, once her identity is exposed, it will only cause more trouble.
But now, in order to save herself, she risked her life to detoxify her, which shows that she treats others with sincerity and aboveboardness, and her series of actions cannot help but be admirable. At this point, he was sincerely convinced, and it was truly a surrender from the heart.
Qin Heng detoxified Jiang Yuan's energy, and his expression returned to normal within a moment.
"Thank you very much, Master!" Jiang Yuan bowed to Su Li.
Su Li said softly: "There is no need to be polite. In this situation, you should still treat me as the princess."
Everyone quickly agreed.
Su Li added: "The poison in Jiang Yuan's body is very strange. I have been thinking for a long time and can't find a way to completely remove it. It seems that one kind has been discovered, and after it is removed, a new one will appear soon..."
Jiang Yuan's face changed drastically, and he gritted his teeth and said, "It's a derivative!"
Su Li nodded lightly, "Yes, I was skeptical at first, but now it seems that it is definitely a derivative."
Qin Heng was shocked: "What kind of poison is this? I have never heard of it."
Su Li said cautiously: "This poison is very vicious. The antidote to the previous poison is the poison. When one poison is solved, another poison will be born. This cycle repeats and it will never be clean."
Wan Xin and Qin Heng were both stunned for a moment. Doesn't this mean that the poison will never be removed
Jiang Yuan's face turned livid, "I didn't expect that the former sect master was so wary of his subordinates that he would not hesitate to use this strange poison to deal with them!"
Su Li sighed: "You don't have to worry too much. There are many strange poisons in Bian country. This derivation originated from the royal family of Bian country. If this trip goes well, maybe we can really find a way to detoxify them."
Jiang Yuan looked at her, his eyes suddenly heated up, and he bowed his head and said: "The sect master's open and caring heart is rare in the world. My subordinates... must follow the sect master, do their best, and never have second thoughts.
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Su Li quickly gave him a hand, "You are the miracle doctor of the world, and Su Li can't bear this gift. Get up. Now that the ring has been taken away, we have to think of a way quickly."
Wan Xin said in a deep voice: "This thief is very skilled in martial arts. I didn't even notice him when he was hiding in the princess's room. I'm afraid he won't be easy to deal with!"
Su Li's face darkened, "The Saintess Cult is really powerful. They have been following us all the way here, and they have already found out our details. They used this method of attacking from east to west! Kill the person who leads the way directly, so that we have no one to lead the way!" "
"The most important thing is to get the ring back, otherwise the clues to this case will be lost!"
"With Xiang Li's skill, it shouldn't be a problem to catch up with this person."
The night was dark, with only the bright moon in the sky casting a faint white light. Xiang Li led a group of guards in hot pursuit, and looming ahead, three men in black cloaks were running fast, straight up the Tianmen Mountain trail.
It was autumn at this time, and under the bright moonlight, it was still clearly visible. The mountains were full of flowers and trees, but the roads in the mountains were vaguely complex and changeable. These three people seemed to be very familiar with the road here, and gradually they almost left Xiang Li and the others behind. Suddenly, when they reached a three-way intersection, the figures paused and stopped running away.
Turning around suddenly, one of them was tall and imposing. Under the drooped hat brim, there was a green-faced fanged mask with only one bright eye. He was the person who jumped out of the window of Su Li's room! On his left and right sides, there were two people dressed similarly to him.
Xiang Li's heart sank. This group of people had obviously come prepared! The three of them cooperated so skillfully that it was difficult to tell each other apart. At that moment, he held his sword and shouted in a deep voice: "Where did the thief come from! How dare you rob Princess Mingxi's things!"
The man laughed softly and waved his arm suddenly. Xiang Li immediately became vigilant and secretly thought something was wrong!
There was just a "bang" sound, and a large cloud of white mist spread rapidly from the ground. In the blink of an eye, nothing could be seen in the foreground, like falling into a misty fairyland.
Xiang Li's Qinggong was unparalleled. Knowing that the opponent was going to use this to escape, he let out a clear whistle and stood up. His body immediately rose several feet and broke through the dense white fog in front of him, intending to see clearly the opponent's whereabouts from a high altitude. But he didn't expect that at a glance, he couldn't find any trace of the other party!
The opponent's light kung fu is actually better than his? !
The figure quickly landed, and everyone dispersed the smoke. When the scene in front of them became clear again, the three figures on the fork in the road had disappeared.
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Xiang Li's heart trembled and he immediately made a decision: "Divide the troops into three groups and chase!" Dozens of people quickly divided into three teams and hurriedly chased along three mountain roads.
The towering branches and leaves in the mountains swayed, and the tall figure fell to the ground silently. The three of them were about to run in the direction they came from.
On the narrow mountain road, four figures walked slowly, blocking the way.
The three of them were shocked and paused.
"Your Excellency has robbed Princess Mingxi's belongings, and you still want to use this blind trick to escape?" The four people who blocked the way were also dressed as guards. These people's clothing was exactly the same as the people just now, and they were clearly with them. of.
A man in black cloak sneered: "How can we say that taking back something belonging to our religion is robbery?" His voice was slow and his pronunciation was jerky, and it didn't sound like a Shengguo accent. His black cloak was embroidered with exquisite unique patterns, and there was a looming flower on the corner of his clothes, fluttering slightly in the night sky. If you don't look carefully, you won't be able to spot it at all.
"The Saintess's teachings are excellent at lightness, their movements are erratic, and their blinding skills are truly worthy of their reputation." The guard standing in the front put his hand on the handle of the knife, his eyes shining brightly.
The man in black cloak paused for a moment, then laughed in a low voice: "I have some discernment. I never thought that a little-known guard of Sheng Kingdom could also recognize the Holy Lady Cult Envoy."
"Although the Saintess Cult is a gangster organization in Bian State, its style of conduct is secretive and changeable, and it is best at using poison. Who in the world doesn't know about it?"
"Since you already know the identity of my envoy, how dare you stop me? Aren't you afraid that my envoy will use some unique methods against you?"
"Haha," one of the guards chuckled. He walked out slowly, his face suddenly changed, and he said something in Bian dialect in a deep voice, "Listen to the moon in the flat river." This sentence was what Su Li announced in the main hall. The answer is the last line of the poem.
"My heart is pure and peaceful!" The Saintess Cultist blurted out the next sentence, and she was suddenly shocked. With her bright eyes, she stared at the other person for a long time, as if to determine the other person's identity. After a long while, he hesitated and said: "Who are you?"
The guard was silent, his face almost expressionless, and he just stared at the Holy Lady Cult Envoy with his eyes. If he is really the envoy of the branch of Saintess Cult, he will definitely follow the next sentence. In this first step of testing, the other party has no flaws.
"I can tell the code words of eight branches and rudders. You know who I am. You and I work together for the master, so there is no need to hide it anymore. Let me ask you, is that ring really in your hand?"
The Holy Female Cultist hesitated for a moment, nodded, and then took out the ring from her arms as proof.
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The guard's eyes lit up, "Bring it to me and see!" He took a step forward involuntarily, obviously very urgent.
The Holy Female Cultist retracted her hands vigilantly, clearly still wary of him.
The guard's face darkened and he said, "You know that I am your superior, but you dare to disobey my orders?"
In the dense woods, a figure suddenly appeared. He was also wearing a mask and a black cloak. He said in a low voice: "We have been ordered to find this ring. According to the rules, we should give it directly to the lord. Although you said the branch code, But it cannot represent the lord!"
It turns out that the person in the dark is the real envoy.
The other party's cautious attitude made the guard's face darken. An idea occurred to him, he took out a token from his arms and raised it forward. Under the blurry moonlight, it was still clearly visible. The token was golden, the size of a human palm, and extremely exquisite in workmanship. There was a flower-shaped text in the middle, which was very similar to the text on the ring and white silk. It could not be seen clearly at the moment. What is written.
"My lord has a special status, how can we meet him so easily? Seeing this token is like seeing my lord!" the guard said solemnly.
The real envoy stared closely at the token, but still said firmly: "I understand. But this ring is of great importance, and I must see the lord before I can hand it over!"
The guard's heart sank, feeling something bad. This token is the symbol of the highest authority of the Saintess Cult. It can command everyone in the sect. Why doesn't this envoy buy it
He carefully took half a step back, put one hand behind his back, made a silent gesture, and said, "Are you from that branch? How dare you order the master to come and see you?"
"Although we belong to the same sect, we have never met, so how can I trust you credulously? If anything goes wrong, how can I represent my envoy to my lord?" The envoy in black cloak did not give in.
"Haha, okay!" Before the guard could answer, another person slowly walked out of the group. He slowly raised his head, and the bright moonlight was shining on his young face. His eyes were dark and bright, and his smile was evil and charming.
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