Flawless Metropolitan Divine Emperor

Chapter 0061 – Greatest doubt

"No, you're wrong. She's not as simple as she appears. I felt something extraordinary about her at that time. She has a unique aura, mature and composed, which doesn't match her age. Moreover, she moves alone, which is quite thought-provoking," Jiang Feng said.

"So, Brother Jiang, do you think this Le Huadie might also be a powerful martial artist?" Chu Tianxiong asked cautiously, feeling a shiver in his heart.

"I can't be sure, it's just a guess. Do you remember how she suddenly stopped bidding and left at the last moment? I don't think she would give up so easily; she must have other plans," Jiang Feng replied.

"Yes, now that you mention it, it does seem strange. If she wanted the Nine Heavens Pendant Zither so badly, why did she suddenly give up? It's really puzzling," Chu Tianxiong mused.

"This suggests two possibilities: either she didn't bring enough money, or she didn't want to cause a scene and is waiting for another opportunity to get the zither," Jiang Feng analyzed. "This gives her a motive to steal the Nine Heavens Pendant Zither."

Chu Tianxiong slapped his thigh. "Yes, that must be it. Brother Jiang, your mind is really sharp. It must be her."

"Don't be so certain, Brother Chu. I'm just speculating. Everything I said today is based on conjecture and not the final conclusion," Jiang Feng said.

"But I think your analysis makes a lot of sense," Chu Tianxiong said. "Thinking about it now, she's the most suspicious."

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"I agree with you," Chu Qingqing said. "There were only a few people present that day, and she was the most mysterious."

Cheng Shaoqing, who had not been there at the time, listened in confusion, not understanding what they were talking about. She could only lower her head and drink her tea.

"So, Brother Jiang, what should we do next?" Chu Tianxiong asked tentatively. "Should we call the police? Maybe they can help."

Jiang Feng nodded. That seemed to be the only option for now since he was also in the dark, and his thoughts were based on guesses. It was safer to call the police first.

"Yes, let's call the police," Jiang Feng said. "Maybe they will find some valuable clues. If we can identify the culprit, I'll find a way to get the Nine Heavens Pendant Zither back for you. As for Zhang Shengfan and Le Huadie, you can investigate them secretly."

"Alright, with your assurance, I feel relieved. You're so capable, I'm sure you'll find a way. I'll call the police right away," Chu Tianxiong said, immediately dialing the police and explaining the situation. The police said they would arrive at the scene shortly.

"I didn't help much today, Brother Chu. If you find any important clues in the future, feel free to contact me. I'll do my best to help you retrieve the zither," Jiang Feng said.

"Alright, you should head back now. If I get any news, I'll have Qingqing inform you immediately," Chu Tianxiong said.

...

On the way back, Cheng Shaoqing couldn't hold back and asked, "Who do you think did it?"

Jiang Feng's heart skipped a beat. Instead of answering, he asked, "Did you notice anything strange?"

"Not exactly strange, but I think someone who can come and go from the Chu residence so easily and take something must not be an ordinary person. Zhang Shengfan and Le Huadie, whom you mentioned, are very suspicious," Cheng Shaoqing analyzed. "Although I haven't met them, from what you described, they have strong motives and are martial artists. It wouldn't be hard for them to take something from the Chu residence."

Jiang Feng looked at Cheng Shaoqing with admiration. This girl was quite smart.

"You're right. They are indeed very suspicious," Jiang Feng said. "But I still can't be sure it's them. Without solid evidence, we can't jump to conclusions."

Jiang Feng had suspected martial artists from the moment he saw those faint threads in the study.

And the figure that appeared at the front gate—no ordinary person could move that fast, like a ghost, beyond the realm of normal humans.

All signs pointed to martial artists like him.

"But my primary suspect is still Le Huadie," Jiang Feng added.

Don't wrong an innocent person, but don't let a bad person go.

We can't be hasty, but we can speculate and suspect.

That's everyone's right.

"Then why didn't you say it outright?" Cheng Shaoqing didn't understand Jiang Feng's intention.

Jiang Feng had been emphasizing to Chu Tianxiong not to be hasty and didn't give him a definite suspect, which was quite strange and hard to fathom.

"Even if it was really Le Huadie, what could we do? If she intentionally hides, it would be hard to find her," Jiang Feng said. "I did this for Chu Tianxiong's sake, to give him some hope and prevent him from getting too anxious. Losing the zither is one thing, but we can't afford for him to have a breakdown."

"I see," Cheng Shaoqing nodded slightly, finally understanding Jiang Feng's good intentions.

One had to admit, Jiang Feng was thorough in his considerations, truly remarkable!

Cheng Shaoqing increasingly felt that beneath Jiang Feng's youthful appearance lay a heart of someone much older.

In fact, she didn't know that Jiang Feng indeed had an ancient heart, not just decades old, but centuries.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. It's too taxing on the brain," Jiang Feng laughed. "Tomorrow is Sunday. Are you planning to visit your mother in the hospital?"

At Jiang Feng's question, Cheng Shaoqing became a bit downcast and murmured, "Yes, I've made it a habit. If I don't visit her, I can't feel at ease."

Jiang Feng was silent for a moment, looking at Cheng Shaoqing through the rearview mirror, who seemed like a different person. He said, "How about I go with you tomorrow? I can visit your mother too."

"No," Cheng Shaoqing hurriedly shook her head. "There's no need. I can go by myself. Besides, you have to go back to your hometown."

"I'm not planning to go back this week. I have some free time," Jiang Feng said.

He had to attend Zhu Bajie's gathering tomorrow afternoon, and he had already agreed with Cheng Zhenjie to go together, so he wasn't going back to his hometown.

"Still... it's not necessary. You can go another time," Cheng Shaoqing insisted.

Jiang Feng sighed inwardly. He understood Cheng Shaoqing's thoughts.

She was probably afraid of others seeing her mother's condition and was very resistant to the idea.

This matter was like a forbidden zone, deeply etched in her heart, not allowing anyone to step in.

Even well-intentioned concern was not allowed.

If this situation continued, it could easily become a psychological issue, potentially leading to severe consequences like social withdrawal.

Fortunately, Cheng Shaoqing hadn't shown signs of developing such tendencies yet, but there was no guarantee it wouldn't happen in the future.

"Alright, if you need any help, don't hesitate to ask. Don't feel embarrassed. We're close friends now," Jiang Feng said.

Jiang Feng didn't push her to agree because this matter needed to be handled slowly. He couldn't rush it or force her.

He would wait for another opportunity to gradually guide her.

"Close friends!" Cheng Shaoqing murmured, then said, "Thank you, my friend."

Jiang Feng smiled slightly. "You're welcome."

Cheng Shaoqing also smiled a little.

The car seemed to warm up instantly.

...

Back home, they had dinner and went to rest.

Jiang Feng continued his cultivation until dawn the next day.

Suddenly, a thunderclap echoed in the sky.

Crack!

A bolt of lightning struck down, as if to split the earth in half.

Jiang Feng abruptly opened his eyes and looked out the window, murmuring, "Looks like it's going to rain."

As soon as Jiang Feng spoke, it started pouring outside.

Jiang Feng chuckled bitterly. "What a jinx I am."

"But heavy rain early in the morning is not a good sign."

The rain outside grew heavier, like a torrential downpour, obscuring the view outside the window.

Jiang Feng checked the time. It was only five o'clock, still early. He decided to cultivate for another two hours.

As he continued his cultivation, the sound of the rain outside was like an army assembling, creating a grand momentum.

It seemed to be cheering for Jiang Feng's cultivation.

Jiang Feng had now reached the Foundation Establishment stage, with the miraculous vortex Foundation Establishment, his cultivation speed was fast, like switching from a bicycle to a car, significantly increasing his speed.

With Jiang Feng's current strength, ordinary martial artists were no match for him. Even Xu Chaozheng, with his strong Inner Strength, might not be able to compete with him.

This was the difference between an immortal cultivator and martial artists or national martial arts practitioners.

It stemmed from the fundamentals.

Jiang Feng had now taken the first step, and the Nine Heavens Tyrant Body Technique he practiced coincidentally aligned with Earth's nine major realms, which was truly fateful.

As long as he could advance the Nine Heavens Tyrant Body Technique by one level, breaking through to the next realm...

"I have martial skills now, but no weapon. I need to find a magic artifact," Jiang Feng thought to himself.

"But I currently don't have the ability to forge a magic artifact. I'll have to find some artifact fragments to repair."

"Yes, when I have time, I'll visit the antique market. Maybe I'll find something."

Jiang Feng made a mental note.