Late at night, everything is silent.

Outside the cave, the moonlight sprinkled like water on the silent land. Jia Xu's heart was full of doubts.

Jia Xu frowned slightly, and asked suspiciously, "What the hell is going on?" Why do you want to leave late at night, so mysterious?"

Lei Tiangui's eyes flickered, and he lowered his voice and said, "You don't care about anything, just leave late at night. As for the reason, you will know it later."

Jia Xu fell into deep thought, he secretly wondered, who was saving himself?

Lei Tiangui put Jia Xu into the sack again.

Jia Xu couldn't see anything in the dark, only feeling as if he was being involved in an unknown adventure.

Jia Xu couldn't help but ask softly, "Where are we going?"

Lei Tiangui didn't stop and replied briefly, "You'll know when you arrive. If you ask again, I'll beat you to death."

In the night sky, the stars twinkled, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching their actions.

Jia Xu's heart was full of uneasiness, and he didn't know what was waiting for him.

It was late at night, and the county commander Wang Liang was lying on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

The candles flickered in the room, reflecting his tired face.

Several officials leaned back in their chairs, their faces tired, they had been working overtime until now, and they were already too tired to work.

One of the officials complained, "My lord, this can't be found out at all, the matter must have been done by the prime minister."

Another official chimed in, "Maybe his final result will be to find a substitute for the dead."

Wang Liang frowned and scolded, "Don't talk nonsense! Without evidence, we should not make conclusions."

The king's conscience was upset, he got up, walked to the window, and stared at the dark night.

He is well aware of the importance of this case and cannot be sloppy in the slightest.

He turned to the officials and said, "We will continue to investigate tomorrow, and we must not give up any clues."

The officials nodded helplessly, but their hearts were full of helplessness.

also can't sleep, as well as Xi Yu.

Xi Yu sat quietly at the table, his brows furrowed, and he fell into deep thought.

He muttered to himself, "This matter may have something to do with Liu Long, but he is in the shadows, and I can't know where he is."

Xi Yu's mood is like the breeze of this night, fluctuating.

He stood up and paced back and forth around the room, his steps heavy and anxious.

"Liu Long, where are you?"

Xi Yu couldn't sleep, and he had a lot of thoughts in his heart, so he walked back and forth in the yard.

Xi Yu inadvertently caught a glimpse of the faint candlelight in the small Buddha hall, and couldn't help but feel a trace of curiosity in his heart.

He slowly walked to the small Buddha hall, pushed open the door, and saw Wu Guotai kneeling in front of the Buddha statue reverently, praying silently.

When Wu Guotai heard the movement, he turned his head, saw Xi Yu, and said with a smile, "Prime Minister, I am praying for the blessing of the Buddha for your affairs."

Xi Yu was moved in his heart.

He walked up and said, "Wu Guotai, why do you have to worry about ***, it's so late, go back and rest."

Wu Guotai stood up and said gently, "You are a good person, and I believe that the Buddha will bless you."

At this time, the night breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness. Xi Yu looked at Wu Guotai's kind face, and his heart was full of gratitude.

The flowers and plants in the courtyard looked particularly quiet in the moonlight, as if they were also listening to their conversation.

Xi Yu took a deep breath and said, "Thank you mother for your concern, I will remember it."

Wu Guotai nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go back first, and you can rest early."

Xi Yu sent Wu Guotai out of the small Buddha hall, watching her figure disappear into the night, and felt extremely warm in her heart again.

Lei Tiangui took Jia Xu to a cellar.

The entrance to the cellar is a narrow doorway with a pile of debris around it, which looks a little eerie.

Lei Tiangui pushed open the door, and a damp breath came to his face.

He descended the steep staircase.

There was a faint smell of earth in the cellar, and the walls flickered with faint candlelight.

Lei Tiangui walked over to a shabby table and released Jia Xu from the sack.

Jia Xu rubbed his eyes and looked around. He saw several candles burning, a table and chairs in the darkroom, and a woman wearing a mask sitting.

The woman raised her head and looked at Jia Xu through the gap in her mask.

Her voice was low and hoarse, "You're finally here, Jia Xu."

Jia Xu's heart was shocked, he had never seen this woman before, but he felt a strong hostility from her tone.

He asked warily, "Who are you?" Why did you bring me here?"

The woman sneered, "It doesn't matter who I am, the important thing is that you have to thank me for saving you."

"Then why did you save me?"

Jia Xu frowned and asked again, "What kind of place is this?" Why did you bring me here?" There was a hint of fear and doubt in his voice.

Lei Tiangui glared at him and said viciously, "Don't ask so much, just cooperate with us, or I'll kill you."

There was a damp smell in the lanes, and the walls were covered with moss, as if telling the vicissitudes of time.

Jia Xu swallowed, and he felt a chill rise up his spine.

He knew he was in a very dangerous situation right now, but he tried to stay calm anyway.

"I just want to know where I am so I can work better with you." Jia Xu's voice trembled a little.

Lei Tiangui sneered: "You don't need to know so much, you just need to remember that if you are disobedient, don't want to leave here alive."

After that, Lei Tiangui picked up Jia Xu and put him in an alleyway.

There's a bed here.

Jia Xu took a deep breath, he knew that he could only take one step at a time now, trying to protect his own safety.

After that, Lei Tiangui walked out.

Although Jia Xu didn't know what was going on, he decided that he had to run away.

About an hour later.

Jia Xu took a cautious step, secretly estimating in his heart that it was not too early.

The silence of the night enveloped all around, like a heavy curtain, and the sound of his heartbeat was exceptionally clear in the silence.

He moved quietly, with light and cautious steps, lest he make a little noise.

The surroundings are dim, and the streets are narrow and winding.

Jia Xu was not familiar with this place originally, and at this moment he felt an endless confusion.

Each street seems similar, and the outlines of the buildings are blurred in the darkness, as if they were a lost labyrinth.

His heart grew more and more desperate, looking around anxiously, and his steps became flustered.

Fear crept up in my heart.

He wondered, "Where is this? How do I get out? Am I really going to be trapped here?"

Just as he was helpless, two soldiers-like people suddenly appeared in front of him.

Their figures appeared tall and majestic in the darkness, and they walked towards Jia Xu with firm steps.

"Stop! Where do you want to go?" One of the soldiers shouted.

Jia Xu stopped and looked at them nervously, a layer of fine sweat broke out on his forehead.

He stammered and explained, "I...... I just got lost. I didn't want to run away, really. Trust me."

"Less nonsense! Come back with us!" The other soldier said unceremoniously, with unmistakable majesty in his tone.

Jia Xu's heart was flustered, and he tried to resist, trying to break free from their shackles.

But the other party's strength was too great, and his struggle seemed so weak.

Their movements were swift and accurate, not giving him the slightest chance of escaping.

Eventually, he was forcibly taken back to his room.

Jia Xu sat on the edge of the bed, with a heavy heart.

He looked at the two soldiers, his eyes filled with confusion and fear.

"What the hell do you want?" He couldn't help but ask, a tremor in his voice.

The soldiers looked at him coldly and did not answer. Their expressions were serious and indifferent.

"I want to know, what is the purpose of bringing me here?" He asked again, with firmness in his tone.

The two soldiers glanced at each other, as if discussing something.

After a few moments, one of the soldiers said, "You don't need to know much. As long as you stay here and wait for further instructions."

Jia Xu's heart sank, and he knew that he couldn't get more information from them for the time being.

Gradually, exhaustion set in, and his eyes began to heal.

Despite the uneasiness in his heart, the demands of his body forced him to take a break from his mind.

He lay on the bed, closed his eyes, and his mind was still drifting in confusion.

What secrets are hidden in this mysterious place?

On the other side, where Liu Long lives.

The silence of the night was broken by a groan of pain from Liu Long. In the dark room, Liu Long curled up on the bed, his hands tightly clutching his stomach.

Liu Long's face was full of pain, and his stomach hurt so much that he couldn't sleep peacefully.

He gritted his teeth and endured the pain that came his way.

"How so...... It hurts me to death......

Liu Long muttered to himself, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

He struggled to get out of bed and staggered to the latrine. The cool breeze of the night made him shiver.

When I returned to bed, the pain did not lessen, but became more intense.

He moaned incessantly, hoping to find Lang Zhong to help him.

"I have to go to Lang Zhong...... It hurts so much......" Liu Long thought to himself.

However, his body did not obey at all, as if he was bound by an invisible force.

He tried to struggle to get up, but his body was limp and he didn't have any strength.

"What to do...... Can anyone help me ......?"

Liu Long's heart was filled with despair and fear.

Outside the window, the wind blows gently and the leaves rustle.

Liu Long's eyes looked out the window, hoping that someone would hear his cries and save him from this painful torment.

At this time, suddenly, a strange light flashed, and Liu Long vaguely saw that old immortal appear beside him.

The figure of the old fairy loomed in the light, as if with a hint of mockery.

Liu Long's eyes widened and he looked at the old immortal in surprise.

"This ...... Is this true? Old fairy, why do you ......?" his voice trembled.

However, when he looked closely, he realized that it was just an illusion.

The light gradually dissipated, and the figure of the old immortal disappeared with it.

Liu Long gasped, his heart full of confusion and fear.

After a while, Liu Long's eyes widened again, and he seemed to see the shadow of the old immortal again.

"No! What the hell is going on?" He screamed, his voice echoing through the room.

"Is it because I once killed the old immortal, so I am now being punished?" Such a thought flashed through Liu Long's heart.

He frowned tightly, absolutely not believing that this would be the case.

"No, I don't believe it! There must be other explanations for this." Liu Long gritted his teeth and said secretly.

Because of the great pain he endured, Liu Long's consciousness began to blur, and he muttered nonsense in his mouth.

"Zhao Qiang...... You, why are you here?" Liu Long said weakly.

At this time, he seemed to see Zhao Qiang appear in front of him.

Zhao Qiang's face was pale, and there was a hint of grievance in his eyes.

"I'm dead, Liu Long, it's yours

Retribution." Zhao Qiang's voice seemed to come from the Netherworld.

Liu Long's eyes widened and he looked at Zhao Qiang in horror.

"No, it can't be! This must be an illusion!" He said with a shudder.

However, when he looked closely again, Zhao Qiang's figure disappeared again.

The silence in the room became even more eerie, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching him secretly.

Liu Long's breathing became more and more rapid, and the pain in his body made him gradually lose consciousness.

Slowly, he passed out in pain and collapsed on the bed, as if swallowed by an invisible force.

The next day, the sun shone on the courtyard of Liu Xie's manor, and Xi Yu hurriedly came.

The gates of the estate were open.

In the courtyard, flowers and trees sway gently in the breeze, as if to tell something.

Xi Yu finally found Liu Xie, and he hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

"Prime Minister, why did you have time to come to me today?"

"Your Majesty, Wechen wants you to tell me about Liu Long. Jia Xu was rescued, and I think it must have something to do with Liu Long." There was eagerness in Xi Yu's voice.

Liu Xie frowned slightly, he was obviously surprised by the news.

"I just learned that something happened to Jia Xu. But, to be honest, I'm not particularly familiar with Liu Long." There was a hint of helplessness in Liu Xie's tone.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Xi Yu's eyes, but he didn't give up.

Liu Xie said that there are indeed many members of the royal family.

You can't know them all.

Besides, Liu Long and Liu Song, two brothers, are also because their ancestors committed crimes.

It is even more separated from everyone, and in this case, it is even more impossible to know their situation.

"Prime Minister, do you think this matter has anything to do with Liu Long?"

"I can't say for sure yet, but I'd rather believe it's so."

Xi Yu hopes that Liu Xie can provide Liu Long's appearance, and then make a good count of it himself.

Liu Xie suddenly felt a little embarrassed, because this was indeed a very difficult thing to do.

"If Your Majesty finds it difficult, then forget it." Said jokingly.

Liu Xie sighed, Xi Yu, when he asked for his help, he didn't finish it.

He felt a special discomfort in his heart.

"Your Majesty, you don't have to feel uneasy."

"But I'll do my best to see if anyone else knows."

Of course, Xi Yu understands that Liu Xie is not perfunctory when he says this.

It's about genuinely thinking about yourself.

"In that case, then Weichen will retire first."

Liu Xie nodded, and he suddenly noticed that there seemed to be something wrong with Xi Yu's voice.

"Did the prime minister catch a cold?"

Xi Yu said that he did have a cold, and he just got better.

It's all because of their own impatience.

"Do you want me to be out there and make an announcement? No one is allowed to talk about the prime minister casually?"

"No need, the people's mouths grow on them, and they can do whatever they want."

Xi Yu quickly left here, and his mood was still very heavy.

And Wang Liang and the officials continued to look for answers.

On this day, he told the officials that they must cheer up, first of all, to change their own psychological thoughts.

The more they think that this thing was done by Xi Yu, the less likely it is for them to really complete the task from their hearts.

"Think about it, if this matter is investigated and it turns out that it has nothing to do with the prime minister, wouldn't you have made a great contribution?"

A few officials thought about it, and it was indeed the case.

The next day, Jia Xu got up and found Lei Tiangui by his side.

"Get up, let's go to breakfast."

Jia Xu still had an unhappy look on his face.

"Brother Lei, can you tell me who you are?"

"I can't tell you that, you just have to stay here obediently."

And Jia Xu's stomach was indeed hungry, so he followed the other party to the place where he saw the woman yesterday.

However, the woman was not there.

Several meals were served on a table.

After all, Lei Tiangui was familiar with the way, so he ate it directly.

Jia Xu was still hesitating.

"What's wrong? Don't you dare to eat it? Are you afraid that it is poisonous inside?" Lei Tiangui sneered.

"Then eat, who is afraid of whom?"

While eating, Jia Xu thought of his family.

If he was really killed, his wife would be very sad.

And now that his whereabouts are unknown, it is probably a comfort to his wife.

And there is another point, I can't find it now, and people must think that Xi Yu rescued him.

This will be extremely detrimental to Xi Yu's reputation.

He suddenly felt a little sorry for the joke.

So I was eating and I was stunned, and I didn't continue to fill my mouth with food.

"Hurry up and eat, what are you thinking?"

"I was thinking that I had done something wrong, so it brought about a series of reactions, and now people will definitely rely on the prime minister to release water to save me."

Hearing this answer, Lei Tiangui felt very shocked.

"At this point, you're still thinking about the drama? If it weren't for him, how would you have come to this point, you are his loyal servant, and he wants to kill you, who is this?"

Jia Xu looked at Lei Tiangui carefully.

What does that mean? Could it be that there is any deep hatred between Lei Tiangui and Xi Yu?

If this is the case, then they rescued themselves, are they against Xi Yu?

His brow tightened.

Lei Tiangui saw that he didn't eat, so he didn't pay attention to him anymore.

Jia Xu looked around.

You can't see the sun in this cellar.

Do you have to live in this dark environment for the rest of your life?

How is it good to run away and not be able to escape? (End of chapter)

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