Imperial Treasure

Chapter 1195 - 699: The Benefactor Has a Demonic Aura (Part 2)

The three people remained silent, each harboring their own suspicions. After all, they belonged to different factions, and since Sui Yi’s stance was unclear, some things were better left unsaid, lest it lead to discord.

Thus, the topic shifted, and Hou Xibai inquired about the underwater events earlier.

Shi Feixuan also mentioned it, though she briefly touched upon that mysterious melody.

"The melody?"

Hou Xibai reacted strongly and said, "It must be the melody from the loft... Such a melody is indeed unheard of, seeming to quiet all killing intent... The person able to produce such a sound must have an extraordinary mindset..."

Sui Yi agreed with this extreme evaluation, especially since the melody had calmed the wickedness within her at that time...

Thus, she brought Shi Feixuan back to Wang Tong, but considering the latter hadn’t awakened, she felt uneasy investigating the person’s whereabouts.

"She truly is a rare person of clarity and insight in this world," Shi Feixuan’s gentle remark made Hou Xibai and Sui Yi realize that Shi Feixuan likely knew this musician.

However, the latter seemed unwilling to clarify, so the two refrained from asking further.

Soon, a servant appeared, handing a letter to Hou Xibai, whose face changed dramatically after reading it. He then bowed to Sui Yi and Shi Feixuan before departing quickly...

This person left in a suspicious manner, as if the many secrets here held no interest for him.

"Could it be something with the Patch Heaven Sect... Yang Xuyan is difficult to deal with, his situation might be precarious."

Previously, Yang Xuyan had been defeated by Sui Yi and others, hiding thereafter. With Shi Zhixuan’s emergence, the rivalry between Hou Xibai and Yang Xuyan would undoubtedly become more formal.

"Is this why you refuse to clarify your underwater discovery of Dongying?"

"He differs from Yang Xuyan. If Evil King’s successor must be chosen between these two, I hope it’s him... because he has principles and wouldn’t forsake the world for self-interest. At this critical juncture, I don’t want to implicate him too much."

Shi Feixuan didn’t wish to elaborate further, knowing that Sui Yi disliked involvement in such matters, and said:

"If the underwater creature is driven by Dongying, at least it indicates Li Yuanji and Shong Ming are connected there... Such ability, if deployed widely like the Turks’ Eagle Controlling Troop, could be a grave threat to our Central Plains. Teacher, Feixuan must bid farewell now...."

Sui Yi glanced at Shi Feixuan, "Someone is here outside, a Little Monk, meet him first."

Hmm?

The servant led a Little Monk in, who initially showed joy but appeared timid upon seeing Sui Yi, as if afraid.

Shi Feixuan felt surprised; someone like Sui Yi should be approachable rather than feared.

"Liao Kong, this is Teacher...."

Liao Kong pursed his lips, yet remained cautious and watched Sui Yi warily.

"Are you afraid of me?" Sui Yi noticed and gave a faint, ambiguous smile at Liao Kong.

"Ben...benefactor, you carry a heavy...wickedness that, if not removed, may harm others...and yourself..."

Stammering, his face flushed crimson....

Shi Feixuan: "...."

Sui Yi: "..."

A little shaman who set up a fortune-telling stall outside the temple but hadn’t graduated from Shamans Academy.

Where’s the promised monk aura?

During Sui Yi’s silent contemplation, Shi Feixuan gave a slight cough, "Teacher, this is my junior brother, Liao Kong from Jingnian Zen Temple... He might be nervous upon seeing Teacher, hence his unclear speech."

"No, he’s very impressive," Sui Yi smiled lightly, "a natural Buddha eye, Jingnian Zen Temple is fortunate."

Ah? Liao Kong himself seemed bewildered, but Shi Feixuan was astonished, although she suspected Sui Yi’s unpredictable nature, she decided not to inquire how she discovered this secret.

"Liao Kong, why are you looking for me?"

"A scout learned that I was coming to see you, and asked me to deliver a secret letter."

Liao Kong handed the secret letter to Shi Feixuan, then quickly ran off without touching the ground, seemingly truly scared of Sui Yi.

Sui Yi: "...."

For the first time in her life, she felt so disliked.

Shi Feixuan opened the secret letter, showing slight surprise, turned to Sui Yi and said, "Shong Ming and Lie Xun have already left this place."

"What about Ye Lingyou?"

"Did not give it to Wang Tong, but instead delivered the East Sea Night Pearl."

Is this a plot twist?

Sui Yi paused, sipped tea, and looked at Shi Feixuan, who seemed unwilling to disclose their whereabouts, folding the letter, "Teacher, Feixuan must depart...."

Sui Yi already stood.

"I’m now heading to Spring Fragrance Pavilion, and you’re seeking them, it seems we really must part."

Shi Feixuan was stunned, "Teacher is also going to Spring Fragrance Pavilion?"

How coincidental? Could she have already traced their whereabouts?

"Yes, you’re also going?" Sui Yi raised an eyebrow, matter-of-factly — she had just used Magnetic Sensation to read the letter’s message, okay, although it’s somewhat unorthodox, but who let Shi Feixuan want to ditch her.

Shi Feixuan silently gazed at Sui Yi, "Shong Ming’s location is indeed in Spring Fragrance Pavilion... however, Teacher, how can you go there?"

It’s a brothel...

"Then you’re going?"

"Feixuan certainly cannot go, just scouting from the outside is enough," Shi Feixuan’s firm expression showed her avoidance of Spring Fragrance Pavilion, like avoiding a venomous snake.

Indeed, no normal woman would go to such a place....

Especially not Cihang Fairy...

"Then you wait outside for me..," Sui Yi said.

Shi Feixuan watched as Sui Yi was about to head out...

"Wait."

Sui Yi turned back to see Shi Feixuan unnervingly hesitant as if making a monumental decision....

"I... I shall go with you, alongside Teacher"

"Oh.... you look as if preparing for noble sacrifice."

"....."

Is it that tragic?

Shi Feixuan seemed to see the disappointed expressions of her masters, feeling like iron that couldn’t become steel...

— After she went to the brothel. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to vote for recommendations or monthly tickets on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)