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Chapter 355: The Dao Fruit Undergoes Two Consecutive Transformations, Prince Seeks to Calculate the
Chapter 355: The Dao Fruit Undergoes Two Consecutive Transformations, Prince Seeks to Calculate the True Murderer of His Mother [Seeking Monthly Tickets] (Part 2)
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"Ji Gui Fei is the current emperor's favorite concubine and the mother of two princes. Her identity is too sensitive..."
Hong Shifo noticed that Li Che wasn't chatting with him about chess, but he didn't mind and sighed softly.
It had been many years since such a brutal case occurred in the second city.
As soon as it happened, it seemed like a terrifying case that would make one's scalp tingle.
Second City... It's only one city away from the Divine Capital First City and the Imperial Palace Temple!
The entire First City is actually the Imperial Palace Temple, meaning that the scene of this major incident is just a wall away from the Jing Emperor's residence.
"Yes, it's a huge case, truly making one's heart tremble. I've just arrived in the Divine Capital with my daughter, and now we encounter such a major case. It's really a headache."
"I only wish for peace and safety with my daughter. I never expected this..."
Li Che shook his head and sighed.
Hong Shifo only felt Li Che's straightforwardness and honesty.
After briefly comforting Li Che, Hong Shifo's expression suddenly turned solemn.
He dusted off his robe, his disheveled beard fluttering in the wind. "The Heaven Divination Bureau Headquarters in the Divine Capital, the Eight-Angle Overhanging Dew Heaven Divination Treasure Tower... we're here!"
"This is the residence of the Great Supervisor, the master of divine calculations."
On Hong Shifo's face, a trace of reverence appeared, as if he were on a sacred pilgrimage.
This was the first time Li Che had seen such an expression on Hong Shifo's usually carefree face.
Evidently, Hong Shifo held a unique reverence for the Heaven Divination Bureau Headquarters, but Li Che could sense that his reverence was not for the building itself, but for the person within.
Hmm...
The carriage driver pulled on the reins, and the scaly dragon horse neighed, its scales gleaming in the cool rain. It shook its mane, bathing in the cold rain, and slowly came to a stop.
The curtain was drawn back, and Li Che stepped out of the carriage.
Without an umbrella, and not needing one, he allowed the early spring cold rain to fall on him, bringing a refreshing sensation that invigorated his spirit.
As soon as he exited the carriage, Li Che looked up and saw the towering nine-story Eight-Angle Overhanging Dew Heaven Divination Treasure Tower.
Though called a treasure tower, it resembled a pagoda, with eight dragons carved on the top, each vividly chasing a single, lustrous pearl.
As far as the eye could see, the pearl seemed to glow with a rainbow-like radiance.
"The Capital City Heaven Divination Bureau Headquarters is not open to the public. Only First Rank and Distinguished Guest Scholars are qualified to visit..."
"And in the Nine Cities of the Divine Capital, there are branches of the Heaven Divination Bureau, it felt like it was ten times larger.
Hong Shifo, carrying a chessboard on his back, smiled and introduced the Bureau to Li Che.
"It's not easy to come to the Second City, let alone enter the Heaven Divination Bureau."
Li Che didn't find this strange.
His status was only that of a Second Rank Guest Scholar, and he didn't originally have the qualifications to be there. However, he was participating in the Special Guest Scholar Examination as a Sacred Falcon Demigod.
Additionally, with Hong Shifo, the Chief Supervisor of the Heaven Divination Bureau, leading the way, they could move freely.
"Please, Li Half-Saint," Hong Shifo said with a smile, his black and white striped Daoist robe fluttering in the wind.
Li Che smiled warmly.
This Heaven Divination Bureau Treasure Tower was situated atop ninety-nine white jade steps. To ascend the tower, one had to first climb these ninety-nine steps.
This reminded Li Che of the strange temple within the Deceptive Demon Den.
Li Che and Hong Shifo strolled through the rain, their feet splashing on the wet white jade steps, heading towards the treasure tower, whose layout seemed similar to that of the strange temple.
However, they had only climbed halfway when the sound of galloping hooves shattered the air, reverberating like thunder.
Then, the clatter of marching soldiers filled the air.
Li Che stood atop the white jade steps, his ink-black robe fluttering, his black hair flying in the wind, as he turned to look.
He saw someone riding a magnificent dragon horse on the official road of the Second City.
The rider wore a pale golden dragon robe embroidered with intricate patterns, a golden crown on his head, his features handsome and graceful, his hair blowing in the wind, and his eyes seemed to contain the power of thunder.
"The Third Prince?!"
Hong Shifo was startled.
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Lotus Pavilion.
The rain pattered on the roof, creating a continuous, soft sound.
A carriage slowly returned from the First City.
It was an ordinary carriage, but it was carved with lotus patterns, and the drivers were two elders, one emaciated and blind in one eye, the other short and stout, with a broken leg.
These two were the guards of the Chess Sage, Tian Can Di Que.
The carriage slowly came to a stop.
Two dragon horses neighed, their breath steaming.
The curtain was drawn back, and the Chess Sage, Xie Yunshen, emerged, a simple cloth umbrella in hand. Raindrops hit the umbrella, creating a crisp sound that made the umbrella shake.
"Chess Sage, you're back," Tian Can Di Que) said with one eye blind but the other wide open, his tone respectful.
Xie Yunshen smiled and thanked the two guards.
He stepped down from the carriage.
However, as soon as he did, his cloth shoes were soaked by the puddles on the ground, and he looked up.
He noticed a figure standing at the entrance of the Lotus Pavilion, letting the rain soak him, his fists clenched, and his body slightly trembling.
Xie Yunshen's smile faded slightly.
He raised his hand and beckoned, the rain distorting as it fell, and he approached the figure.
"What happened?"
Xie Yunshen asked.
If nothing had happened, Lu Chi wouldn't have appeared before him in such a state.
"Ji Gui Fei is dead."
"She was killed in the Ji Family Mansion..."
Mo Lao spoke in a low voice.
Xie Yunshen's eyebrows twitched slightly. "Was it the Netherworld?"
Mo Lao was taken aback, seemingly not expecting the Chess Sage to make such a guess with just one word.
"Wang Kui made such a judgment..."
"Then it must be the Netherworld's doing. Ji Moli couldn't have killed Ji Yan, so it must be the Netherworld. As for when Ji Yan offended the Netherworld..."
Chess Sage Xie Yunshen stroked his beard, his cloth robe fluttering in the spring breeze.
He looked at Lu Chi, standing in the cold spring rain, not using his Qi to dispel the cold, shivering.
Xie Yunshen approached Lu Chi.
Lu Chi's whole body trembled, and he struggled to lift his head.
"Chess Sage..."
Xie Yunshen raised his hand and gently caressed Lu Chi's cold, icy cheek.
"Do you know what I just did in the First City?"
Lu Chi shook his head blankly.
A trace of pity appeared on Xie Yunshen's face, and he used his umbrella to shield Lu Chi from the spring rain.
"Child... Your mother is dead..."
"Do you know who killed her?"
"Tell me."
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Hong Shifo's words echoed in Li Che's ears, slightly drowning out the sound of the spring rain.
Li Che's eyebrows rose slightly, "The Third Prince?"
The first treasure of Ji Gui Fei, the prince who was competing with the First and Second Princes for the position of Crown Prince!
Lu Chi's half-brother?
This was Li Che's first time seeing the Third Prince, and indeed, he was quite handsome, with an extraordinary aura and impressive cultivation. Although only twenty years old, he had already entered the Martial Dao, and he wore a divine armament that concealed its aura.
Li Che would have to use his Star-Plucking Eyes to see through it; otherwise, he might not be able to perceive it with his naked eye.
However, the Third Prince posed no threat to Li Che, so there was nothing to fear.
"Why has the Third Prince come here? Is he also seeking an audience with the Grand Supervisor?"
Hong Shifo was astonished.
The Third Prince arrived at the base of the white jade staircase of the Treasure Tower, dismounted, and his face was extremely pale. His eyes were filled with bloodshot veins, and his expression was filled with sorrow and pain.
Behind the Third Prince, a luxurious carriage and a group of armored guards hurriedly arrived.
Li Che recognized them as the Third Prince's personal guards.
Among them, Li Che spotted a somewhat familiar face, resembling Su Leibao.
It was Su Yunliu, the powerful member of the Su family stationed in the Divine Capital, who had been sent by the Su family to support the Third Prince.
With just a glance, Li Che realized that this person had indeed broken through the Qi Sea and reached the Mountain Opening Path realm, as mentioned in the Su family's intelligence.
From the carriage, a charming woman emerged.
"Your Highness, wait for me..."
The woman's voice was soft and gentle; she was Su Yunji, the girl sent by the Su family to support the Third Prince.
The Third Prince paid her no heed and proceeded to climb the white jade staircase, taking two steps at a time.
However, the Third Prince soon noticed Li Che and Hong Shifo.
His gaze shifted instantly, landing on Li Che.
He ascended the white jade staircase, reaching the same height as Li Che, his eyes filled with a hint of ferocity. His eyebrows furrowed, and he fixed his gaze on Li Che.
"So, you are Li Che?!"
The Third Prince asked coldly.
"My mother took Lu Chi to find you and arrange a marriage with your daughter. Why did you refuse? Marrying into the royal family is a fate that many desire. It's an opportunity for your daughter to change her destiny. Why did you reject it?!"
The Third Prince spoke with a chilling tone, "After you refused my mother, she met with a tragic death... Could this have something to do with you?!"
The Third Prince's tall figure wore a pale golden python robe that seemed to glow, making him appear extremely intimidating.
His voice carried the awe-inspiring power of the Heaven-Earth Soul.
Li Che's expression remained calm, "Third Prince... My daughter is the Young Lord of the Dawn Fortune Sect, with a free and carefree status. Why do you think marrying into the royal family would be better than being the Young Lord?"
"Speaking of changing fate while being in a cage is laughable."
"As for your mother's death, it has nothing to do with me. I was with Supervisor Hong at all times, and Governor Wang Kui has confirmed it. What's more, can the Third Prince accuse someone solely based on his words?"
Seeing that Li Che showed no sign of shrinking under his pressure, the Third Prince, Lu Litiang, narrowed his eyes.
Whoosh—
A sound of breaking through the air reverberated.
Suddenly, a Purple Robe Temple Guardian appeared beside the Third Prince, his face full of wrinkles, looking quite old. His aura was restrained, but Li Che still felt a sense of oppression.
This was a top-tier Apex expert!
Li Che's eyes narrowed.
Although the Purple Robe Temple Guardian was old, his back was straight, and his aura was vibrant.
"Your Highness, please refrain from causing trouble in front of the Heaven Divination Bureau Headquarters."
"The death of Ji Gui Fei is being investigated by Governor Wang. The truth will come to light."
The Purple Robe Temple Guardian spoke in a deep voice.
The Third Prince gave Li Che a cold glance and turned to continue climbing the white jade staircase.
The Purple Robe Temple Guardian bowed slightly to Li Che and Hong Shifo, "My apologies, sirs. The Third Prince is deeply grieved over his mother's death, and his temper is hard to control. His words may have been a bit harsh..."
The Purple Robe Temple Guardian then turned and followed the Third Prince.
Below, Su Yunji and the others dared not climb the white jade staircase.
"This person is one of the three top-tier Apex Temple Guardians in the Divine Capital's Imperial Palace. The Jing Emperor assigned one to each of the Second and Third Princes, but not to the First or Fourth Princes..."
"The First Prince doesn't need one, and the Fourth Prince... also doesn't need one."
Li Che glanced at Hong Shifo, skillfully choosing his words.
"This person's name is Han Sixin.
"The Temple Guardian assigned to the Second Prince is also an Apex expert, but he hasn't entered the Heavenly Origin Dao City. This shows the Jing Emperor's favoritism and bias..."
Hong Shifo, being from the Hong family, had access to all the necessary information despite their decline from the ranks of the ancient aristocratic families.
Li Che nodded in acknowledgment, thanking Hong Shifo for his explanation.
The two of them continued their ascent, bathed in the spring rain.
After climbing all ninety-nine steps, they reached a spacious platform with white jade bricks carved with patterns, from which a divine essence seemed to emanate.
The wooden door of the Heaven Divination Bureau Headquarters, adorned with carved patterns, remained tightly shut.
The Third Prince approached the door but couldn't step inside, blocked at the entrance.
Hong Shifo and Li Che didn't even get a glance from the Third Prince.
He bowed and saluted, "Grand Supervisor, Lu Litiang pays his respects!"
However, there was no response from the Grand Supervisor inside the Heaven Divination Treasure Tower.
Hong Shifo, on the other hand, bowed and showed respect).
"Grand Supervisor, I, Hong Shifo, the Chief of the Heavenly Origin City Heaven Divination Bureau, bring Li Che, the newly promoted First Rank Guest Scholar of the Heavenly Origin City, to participate in the Special Guest Scholar Examination!"
Upon hearing this, Li Che bowed and said, "I, Li Che, have come to pay my respects to the Grand Supervisor."
Finally, a faint voice emerged from within the Heaven Divination Bureau Headquarters.
"Your Highness, today, a guest has come to the Heaven Divination Treasury Tower to undergo the Special Guest Scholar Examination. Please return another day."
As the words fell.
The Third Prince, Lu Litiang, suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with bloodshot veins.
He clenched his fists.
His jaw clenched so tightly that his back teeth seemed to be about to crack.
"Grand Supervisor... My mother was brutally murdered today, and the killer remains at large. I am heartbroken and filled with rage. I... can't wait any longer!"
The Third Prince suddenly struck the Heavenly Jade.
Instantly, a jade-colored token appeared.
"Grand Supervisor... This is the Heaven Divination Order my father gave me! He said that holding this order would guarantee that each prince could request your calculations once!"
The Third Prince, Lu Litiang, suddenly knelt on the ground.
Holding up the jade-colored token.
His bloodshot eyes glanced at Li Che, and he breathed heavily.
His chest rose and fell.
"I want to ask the Grand Supervisor to calculate..."
"Who exactly killed my mother!"
(End of Chapter)
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