Imperial Treasure

Chapter 491 - 332: She’s Back_2

Perhaps it was a sigh, perhaps it was a breath.

Yi Chilian and Xiao Xianting and the others also walked up, but before they could take a closer look, Sui Yi frowned and said to them, "Don’t look."

How can you women bear to look, yet we men cannot!

Yi Chilian glanced and furrowed his brow, "I have already seen it."

Sui Yi was startled, secretly thinking that this man’s eyesight was also extraordinary, it seems he was no ordinary person, as for Xiao Xianting...

This person approached with Jiang Yunxiu to take a look, then—

The former’s expression turned pale, the latter’s face tense, and neither spoke another word.

Such cruelty in the hearts of people in this world!

Gong Jiu ignored these men and walked up to Sui Yi, whispering, "I really did not expect this... those people—I vaguely recognize a few."

"Mm," Sui Yi lowered his eyes, "I also recognize some."

In the village beneath the ancient tomb, there were robust young archers, frail old men, young and beautiful girls, and even charming and innocent children.

At this moment, they finally appeared above ground from that secluded mysterious underground.

But...

Sui Yi slowly pressed his palm against his heart.

Jiang Chenyu gently patted her back, a soft force merging in, Sui Yi opened his eyes to meet hers.

Their gazes were deep, inscrutable.

Both of them were like this.

But one thing was certain.

Both wanted to know who had done it.

"All were killed by a cut to the throat or beheading, deliberately placed here—these people were kin of that person just now, weren’t they?"

"How do you know?" Eastern Lady’s words made Gong Jiu instinctively retort.

"What, you doubt me?" Dongfang Bubai seemed careless, seemingly oblivious to the gruesome scene by his side, simply clasping his hands behind his back, smiling at Gong Jiu, "If I were to kill, I generally dislike bloodshed. If I really wanted to frighten someone with a head, it would be by having my subordinates deliver it directly to their home while it was still fresh... now that would be fun."

Gong Jiu: "..."

This person must be insane! You think you’re delivering lychees, still counting on the freshness!

While Gong Jiu was grumbling inwardly, everyone suddenly heard a strange voice.

"Before this banyan tree was struck by lightning, its trunk was completely enclosed. How were these heads placed inside—truly fascinating."

Ye Luanyun’s expression was somewhat obscure, his gaze fixated on Sui Yi.

Sui Yi pursed his lips, remained silent.

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The burial was completed on one side, and the banyan tree was handled by Gong Jiu and the others using simple methods—

Of course, not with Corpse Decomposing Water—

How could one say there was still some "past kindness" there, and without great enmity, Gong Jiu and his comrades were quite humane. They simply dug a deep pit and buried the heads...

While being cautious, Han Gao did not even blink once as he carefully placed the heads into the pit from the beginning until the end.

One of the children’s heads brought tears to his eyes.

"I remember him... when he was tied to the post, this kid even made a face at me—and that girl—she even kindly offered me water..."

They weren’t very familiar, but that feeling then—

Brother Ma clenched a pipe in his teeth, exhaled a puff of smoke, and suddenly started singing a folk song from who-knows-where, the lyrics unintelligible, the tune quite mournful.

Carried away by the wind.

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In the village, Sui Yi saw off Yi Chilian and the others to the village entrance.

"Take care," Sui Yi said.

Yi Chilian looked at her and seemingly nonchalantly asked, "Where is that person... settled?"

"My house."

"... It might be better to go to the hospital," Mr. Yi said more seriously.

By his side, Xiao Xianting nodded, "I think so, too. If needed, I can help contact a doctor."

Jiang Yunxiu: "The doctor is right here."

Now you two bastards decide to cooperate?

"No need—thank you—his condition isn’t suitable for medical treatment."

Yi Chilian: "That’s true. Then Jiang Yunxiu can stay and help with the treatment. When he’s better, I’ll drive him back with me."

Jiang Yunxiu: "..."

It was clearly me who drove before.

Sui Yi looked at the other party and declined, "No need. It’s just some superficial wounds; I can handle it."

Does that mean you intend to help with the treatment yourself?

Sui Yi didn’t say more, and then that expression, that demeanor began to show a certain aura.

—You should leave now.

Haha~

The three of them got into the car with natural expressions and left.

Sometimes I really want to say that it’s good for girls not to be so independent and formidable.

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Ah Guna had been sleeping continuously for two days at Sui Yi’s family’s home, and on the third day, he woke up.

Upon waking, he saw Sui Yi’s face.

"Would you like some porridge?" Sui Yi placed the porridge on a chair beside the bed.

Ah Guna stared at her, seemingly gauging something. His gaze was too deep, tumultuous with undercurrents.

Only when he nodded, without waiting for Sui Yi to assist, did he stretch out his hand and forcefully grabbed the bowl and spoon.

He scooped and ate by himself.

After finishing a bowl, Sui Yi didn’t ask him if he wanted more. She just sat there, waiting quietly.

She didn’t ask, but that didn’t mean Ah Guna wouldn’t speak.

He closed his eyes and said, "You’ve already seen it."

"Mmm," Sui Yi’s gaze landed on his right palm. His index finger was missing a section.

For an archer, it was a fatal blow.

Ah Guna tried to control the trembling of the muscles in his face and body as he clenched his teeth.

"It was her."

"Who?"

"The High Priest."

Sui Yi’s originally languid eyes paused; her voice was slightly hoarse and more hollow, as if her mind was elsewhere, or perhaps her soul was wandering beyond the skies.

"Who?"

Ah Guna repeated his earlier statement and added.

"The Imperial Crown, she’s returned..."

"Or perhaps, she never left."

The moment he mentioned the Imperial Crown, Sui Yi thought of the Jade Bi, and the nerves in her mind began to throb with subtle pain.

Perhaps, as Ye Luanyun had said...

Some things are really beyond control. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes, monthly tickets, and your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)