novelraw Chapter 1814 1814: Suspicions and Evidence!
Chapter 1814 1814: Suspicions and Evidence!
"I've considered this possibility, but it's impossible."
Feng Bing said upon hearing this:
"That man's cultivation is too low, only around the Cave Void Realm Second Turn; he couldn't possibly kill Lisan and his subordinates."
"According to what you say, it indeed seems impossible."
The man in the blood-red robe nodded.
"Rest assured, I will definitely get to the bottom of this!"
"It's no longer important to investigate this matter thoroughly."
The man in the blood-red robe said:
"The important thing is Xue Yiyi—holding Xue Yiyi essentially means controlling Snow City's City Lord, Xue Wuheng!"
"Fortunately, this woman walked right into the trap, actually coming to seek your help!"
At this point, the man in the blood-red robe burst into laughter.
Feng Bing gave an awkward smile and said:
"You're right. It's a pity that Lisan the puppet has been ruined. If we had used him to coerce Xue Wuheng, it would have been perfect!"
Actually, is it true that Lisan and his gang couldn't be wiped out?
Of course not. In fact, the two have been partners for a long time, with Lisan remaining a bandit leader only on the surface, while he has become Feng Bing's pair of white gloves!
When Feng Bing finds it inconvenient for himself or his people to handle certain matters, he would have Lisan's group take care of them!
For example, the kidnapping of Xue Yiyi wasn't suitable for him to do personally, so he ordered Lisan to do it!
As for Lisan and his men raiding villages from time to time, he doesn't care; if some of those people die, so be it. It's no big deal!
His ambition is grand, always wanting to control all Six Great Cities and become the ruler of this land!
The reason why he seems to obey the man in the blood-red robe is partly because the man's power is overwhelmingly stronger; he is no match, and disobedience means death!
Certainly, there's another important reason: the man promised to help him achieve his long-held dream!
He also knows that, in doing so, he would become a pawn for this man!
But there's nothing he can do; when he thinks more about it, maybe it's acceptable!
Because the man already said he wouldn't interfere with him much; he would only notify him when help is needed!
Moreover, compared to this, the man seems to be more interested in the inner layer of the Ancestors' land!
This kidnapping of Xue Yiyi is ostensibly to facilitate controlling Snow City's City Lord in the future, but it's actually quite challenging; primarily, it's for the upcoming exploration of the Ancestors' land, to control Snow City's City Lord!
Because Snow City is the most powerful city besides Fengcheng!
If anyone has the best chance of unraveling the formations in the inner layer of the Ancestors' land, besides Fengcheng, Snow City is most hopeful!
If Snow City obtains any valuable items, Xue Yiyi can be used to force them to hand them over!
Even though Xue Yiyi voluntarily came to Feng Bing, it's not easy for Feng Bing!
Because he never wanted to expose himself, that's why he instructed Lisan to handle this!
The reason he mentioned sending Xue Yiyi back tomorrow is to arrange for people to capture her again en route, claiming it was by Lisan's remaining forces!
However, unfortunately, the young man ruined it!
As the man in the blood-red robe said, controlling Xue Yiyi this way might inevitably alert Xue Wuheng, and the consequences could be dire!
Hence, in this aspect, he plans to play by ear!
Of course, Feng Bing also wants to obtain the items in the inner layer of the Ancestors' land, but before the formidable power of the man in the blood-red robe, he has no choice!
"By the way, are you going to explore the Ancestors' land with us in a few days?"
Feng Bing asked.
"No, I will go alone then."
The man in the blood-red robe pondered for a moment and said.
...
Meanwhile, in Su Chen's room, Xue Yiyi was also there.
"Young Master Su, why did you previously not want me to say that you were the one who rescued me?"
Xue Yiyi asked curiously:
"If Uncle Feng knew your strength, he would definitely treat you with great respect."
"I feel this Fengcheng City Lord is not so simple."
"Young Master Su, what do you mean? I don't quite understand."
Xue Yiyi, upon hearing Su Chen's words, asked with some doubt.
Su Chen pondered for a moment and said:
"I suspect that your kidnapping might be related to him!"
"How could this be?! That's absolutely impossible!"
Xue Yiyi exclaimed with a look of disbelief!
She found it hard to believe Su Chen's words, that this matter would be related to Feng Bing, given the decent relationship between the two cities; otherwise, she wouldn't have come here for help!
"This is merely speculation."
Su Chen said.
Of course, Su Chen's suspicion isn't without reason. Feng Bing's expression when he first met Xue Yiyi made Su Chen feel uneasy.
If this is merely intuition and cannot be counted, then connecting it with other situations might explain some issues!
Firstly, Lisan and his group are nothing but a gang of bandits; where did they get the courage to kidnap the daughter of Snow City's City Lord?!
Say in the worst case, Lisan did it out of lust for Xue Yiyi's beauty, but she remained unharmed during the two or three days of captivity, how to explain that?!
This can only indicate that Lisan had other purposes for kidnapping Xue Yiyi!
But what objectives could a bandit leader have for kidnapping the City Lord's daughter?!
Then consider that Lisan mainly operates within Fengcheng's territory, and Feng Bing's reaction after hearing the annihilation of Lisan and his gang!
These combined with Feng Bing's expression upon first seeing Xue Yiyi might reveal that everything is not so simple!
However, Su Chen also knows these are mere logical deductions, as there is no solid evidence, and on the other hand, he worries about Xue Yiyi revealing more loopholes, so he doesn't explain much further and smiles gently:
"Perhaps I've overthought; however, being cautious doesn't hurt."
"Alright, I understand."
Xue Yiyi also smiled but clearly was still skeptical of Su Chen's earlier statement, thinking he indeed was overthinking.
"Alright, you were kidnapped for a few days, surely lacked proper rest, and after traveling this long way, you should rest first."
Su Chen stood up and said; he didn't expect Xue Yiyi to fully believe him; getting her to be slightly vigilant was enough.
"Alright!"
Xue Yiyi nodded; Su Chen subsequently left.
Back in his room, Su Chen immediately began cultivating and, after several hours, continued comprehending the 'Wind Shadow Step' and 'Thousand Hand Seal' Divine Skills.
......
Time swiftly passed in a few days, and Fengcheng's people were preparing to set off!
The group, besides Su Chen and Xue Yiyi, included seven or eight people, among whom there were three or four young people, and the rest were middle-aged!
Because of Xue Yiyi's beauty and being the daughter of Snow City's City Lord, those young people were very attentive all the way!
What if they win her favor?!