Liu Xie sat alone by the window, his brows furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep trouble.

He sighed and muttered to himself, "Well, how can I help Xi Yu?"

Just then, a small eunuch came over.

His name is Xiao Lianzi.

Xiao Lianzi approached softly and asked respectfully, "Your Majesty, why are you so troubled?"

Liu Xie raised his head and glanced at Xiao Lianzi: "I am worried, the matter of drama has been bothering me for a long time, but I can't do anything."

He told Xi Yu about asking for Liu Long's portrait.

Xiao Lianzi was overjoyed and smiled slightly.

"Your Majesty, what a coincidence. The minion knows someone, maybe he can know the news of Liu Long."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Liu Xie's eyes: "Really? Who is this person? Bring him to me!"

Xiao Lianzi kowtowed: "The slave will arrange it."

At night, Liu Xie's room was brightly lit.

The candle flame flickered gently in the breeze, illuminating the room.

Liu Xie anxiously waited for Xiao Lianzi's return.

After a while, Xiao Lianzi led an old man into the room and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the servant has brought this painter, he has seen Liu Long."

The painter bowed and saluted: "Meet Your Majesty, the villain has painted for Liu Long, so I remember his appearance."

Liu Xie was overjoyed: "Really? If you can draw Liu Long's appearance, I will be rewarded!"

The painter smiled and nodded, "The villain must do his best."

Liu Xie hurriedly got up and walked to the painter's side: "Then let's start, I can't wait to see Liu Long's portrait."

An hour had passed, and the candle flame was still bright.

Liu Xie looked intently at the painting completed by the artist, and the room was silent.

The painter presented the painting to Liu Xie and said confidently, "Your Majesty, Liu Long's portrait has been completed, and the villain guarantees that there will be no mistakes."

Liu Xie took the portrait and looked at it carefully, with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Very good! Come on, go and find Xi Yu quickly."

One of the guards took the order.

The old man was finally rewarded by Liu Xie.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."

"You don't have to thank you. Here's what you deserve. But if the portrait you draw is fake, and you deceive me, I will not spare me."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, it will definitely not be fake."

The guards found Xi Yu.

"Prime Minister, the emperor has already found someone to draw a portrait of Liu Long. Now, please come over."

A hint of surprise flashed in Xi Yu's eyes, he didn't expect the emperor to be so efficient.

He smiled slightly, followed the guards, and stepped into the manor again.

In the manor, Liu Xie was standing with his hands in his hands, his face full of pride.

When he saw Xi Yu coming, he smiled and said, "Prime Minister, come and take a look at this portrait, this is what Liu Long looks like."

Xi Yu saluted briefly, walked quickly to Liu Xie's side, and carefully examined the portrait.

Liu Long on the picture is lifelike, as if he can come out of the paper.

"How did Your Majesty get this portrait?"

At this time, the little eunuch Xiao Lianzi came over.

Liu Xie said, "All this is his credit."

At the same time, the relevant situation was told.

Xi Yu glanced at Xiao Lianzi gratefully.

He said, "Thank you Xiaolianzi, if you can succeed this time, you should be the first to take the credit."

"The prime minister is polite, and the slave feels very honored to be able to share the worries of the prime minister."

Xi Yu's heart was full of joy. He thanked God for his help in making things go so smoothly.

Xi Yu looked at the portrait in his hand, and a smile of relief appeared on his face.

And he left here.

The next day, Xi Yu ordered several cavalrymen to find a painter, draw the portrait, and post it to each of them

Place.

The cavalry answered, and hurried to do it.

Xi Yu thought to himself in his heart.

He understood that finding Liu Long was as difficult as looking for a needle in a haystack.

However, with this portrait, it is much better than not having any clues.

He looked up at the sky, praying secretly in his heart, hoping that this clue would lead them to Liu Long.

He remembered the events of last night.

Before leaving, Liu Xie said, "Prime Minister, I believe that you will be able to find Liu Long."

Xi Yu nodded and said, "Thank you for Your Majesty's trust, Wechen will do his best."

On the other side, Liu Long slowly opened his eyes in the room.

However, he felt unusually uncomfortable, as if there were countless bugs running around in his stomach.

Liu Long struggled to get up, but found that his body seemed to be nailed, and he couldn't move at all.

"Is there anyone? Who's going to help me......" Liu Long's voice echoed through the silent room.

His eyes were full of despair and helplessness, and the scene of himself killing the old immortal once again came to his mind.

"Is this really a punishment from heaven?" Liu Long muttered to himself.

Liu Long's heart was full of remorse and fear, and he didn't know what his fate would be.

At this moment, many painters came to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Xi Yu looked at Liu Long's portrait and thought about it.

From now on, it is necessary to build momentum so that everyone thinks that Jia Xu's incident is related to Liu Long.

In the Prime Minister's Mansion, many painters are busy painting Liu Long's portrait.

The room was filled with the faint scent of ink, and the painters waved their brushes intently.

After everyone finished painting, Xi Yu immediately arranged for the soldiers to post these portraits on various streets.

The soldier took the order and left.

On the streets, people stopped to look at the portraits posted and talked about it.

"This man looks mysterious."

"I heard that Jia Xu's matter has something to do with him."

On the tower, a soldier recounted Liu Song and Liu Long's rebellion, his voice echoing in the air.

"Liu Song and Liu Long secretly colluded in an attempt to rebel and endanger the safety of the people!" The soldier's words were full of majesty.

The people below gathered around and listened to the soldiers' stories.

In the crowd, an old man muttered to himself, "I see, it seems that the Prime Minister may have really been wronged."

Another young man continued, "The people behind this scene are probably Liu Long's people, and they want to frame the Prime Minister."

The streets are bustling with people's chatter.

In Liu Long's residence, there was a dull atmosphere.

Finally, one of my confidants came. It's called Wang Shuai.

Wang Shuai walked into the room and couldn't help but be surprised the moment he saw Liu Long.

"Boss, what's wrong with you?" Wang Shuai asked with concern.

Liu Long said weakly, "Don't talk nonsense, hurry up and invite Lang Zhong."

Wang Shuai nodded, turned around and left quickly.

Walking on the road, he muttered in his heart.

"The reason why the boss became like this must be related to the killing of the old immortal, this is retribution. We advised him not to be rash, but he didn't listen."

His heart was full of worry and helplessness.

Wang Shuai quickened his pace, hoping to find Lang Zhong as soon as possible to diagnose and treat Liu Long.

Liu Long did not wait for the arrival of Lao Langzhong in the end. After a few howls of pain, he eventually died.

Liu Long's room was filled with the smell of death.

Wang Shuai and Lang Zhong hurried in, but it was too late.

"Boss...... He's gone......" Wang Shuai said bitterly.

Lang Zhong shook his head silently and said softly, "

It's a step too late, so mourn."

Then he turned and walked away.

Wang Shuai stood there dumbfounded, tears rolling down his cheeks.

"I must tell the other brothers about this." Wang Shuai said to himself.

He walked slowly out of the room, his steps heavy and difficult.

Wang Shuai gathered the other brothers.

"Brothers, Boss Liu Long...... He's dead." Wang Shuai's voice was filled with endless grief.

When everyone heard this, they were shocked and sad.

"What's going on?" Someone asked.

Wang Shuai told them what had happened.

"It seems that all this is indeed related to the killing of the old immortals." The silence was broken by a burly man, a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"Well, what's the use of talking about it now?" The other said with a sigh, despair in his eyes.

"The boss is dead, and we have to face it." The third said, with a deep sadness on his face.

"What do we do now?" Someone asked.

The room fell silent again, and everyone fell into deep thought, as if looking for a glimmer of hope in the darkness.

"Now that the boss is dead, our previous plans have not been realized." One said helplessly.

"Yes, the matter of killing Liu Xie and Xi Yu can only be done here." The other replied with a sigh.

"But the boss is our brother after all, and we need to be buried." Another said.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

They discussed the burial of Liu Long.

Eventually, they decided to bury Liu Long on a small hill outside the city.

On the other side, the cellar was filled with a damp smell and the dim lights flickered, giving it an eerie feel.

Jia Xu curled up in the corner, his face pale and trembling.

Lei Tiangui walked slowly into the cellar, his footsteps echoing in the silence.

"Jia Xu, come with me." Lei Tiangui's voice was cold and ruthless.

Jia Xu raised his head, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes.

"Are you here to let me go?"

Lei Tiangui sneered.

"Don't be delusional, you can't escape."

They came to where they first came.

A woman sits on a chair.

Jia Xu recognized her as the woman she had seen last time.

The woman's eyes were cold.

A surge of fear welled up in Jia Xu's heart.

Jia Xu stared at the woman with a frightened face, and asked in a trembling voice, "What do you mean? Why did you get me here?"

The corners of the woman's mouth rose slightly, revealing a strange smile.

Her voice was cold and deep, and she replied, "I am a witch."

Jia Xu's body involuntarily took a step back, leaning his back against the cold wall.

At this time, the only oil lamp in the cellar flickered faintly, reflecting the woman's figure in a flickering light, adding to the terrifying atmosphere.

"You...... What do you want to do to me?" Jia Xu's voice was full of fear.

A hint of cunning flashed in the woman's eyes, and she slowly approached Jia Xu and whispered, "Your blood is of great use to me."

The woman giggled, her voice echoing through the air like a ghost.

"Yes, I'm a witch. I need to suck someone else's blood to strengthen my magic. And the blood of a disgruntled, talented man like you will help me even more." The woman's eyes gleamed with greed.

Jia Xu felt his heart beat faster, and his body trembled involuntarily.

He looked at the witch again in horror.

Suddenly, he saw the witch's face covered in hideousness, and the distorted countenance made him feel sick.

"You...... You can't do this

kind!" Jia Xu's voice was filled with desperation.

The witch giggled again, and the laughter was creepy.

Jia Xu pleaded bitterly, "Please, let me go!" However, his pleas for mercy were to no avail.

The witch nodded at Lei Tiangui.

Lei Tiangui immediately walked to Jia Xu's side with heavy steps.

His fist fell like a hammer and hit Jia Xu's head with unmistakable accuracy.

Jia Xu only had time to let out a muffled snort before fainting to the ground.

Lei Tiangui quickly brought a large basin and put it at the door of Jia Xu's head.

The woman squatted down, and her cold hands gently rested on Jia Xu's head.

Jia Xu's blood flowed down his forehead and gathered in the basin.

After a while, the basin was already filled with blood.

Without hesitation, the woman picked up the basin and drank the blood down.

An eerie and satisfied smile appeared on her face.

The smile was particularly hideous in the dim light.

The candlelight flickered, as if adding an eerie touch to the horrific scene.

With a flattering smile on his face, Lei Tiangui said to the witch, "Congratulations, your skills have improved to another level."

The witch's hoarse voice echoed through the air.

"Thank you for bringing Jia Xu here. If there are any more people like it, they will have to get it for me."

Lei Tiangui nodded again and again, and responded, "Don't worry, as long as there is such a person, I will definitely get it for you."

On a sunny day, the county commander Wang Liang hurriedly came to Xi Yu's residence.

His face was full of guilt, and he knelt down with a "plop" and his head bowed, his voice tinged with chagrin.

"Prime Minister, so far I have not found any trace of Jia Xu, let alone who is behind it. Please punish me, I'm willing to resign."

Xi Yu sat on the chair, his brows furrowed slightly, his eyes staring at Wang Liang with reproach in his eyes.

He tapped his right hand on the table and said in a deep voice, "How can you be so negative? It's not okay to pick a child when you encounter difficulties. Let's find a way to find out."

Wang Liang lowered his head, his hands trembled slightly, and his lips pursed, showing the uneasiness in his heart.

After listening to Xi Yu's words, he got up silently, looked lonely, slowly turned around, and left gloomily.

After Wang Liang returned to the county office, his expression was serious.

He looked around at the officials around him and said in a deep voice, "Now the prime minister has thought that the matter is related to Liu Long. So no matter what, we have to find Liu Long."

The light in the hall was a little dim, and the officials had painful expressions on their faces.

A servant muttered, "The world is so big, where are we going to find Liu Long?"

Wang Liang frowned, raised his voice and said, "The prime minister has also issued an announcement to the whole country, and other places will definitely help find it." But the matter came out of our Youzhou, and we must find it first, otherwise our Youzhou County Yake will lose face."

The officials looked at each other helplessly, and finally agreed in unison, "Yes, my lord!"

After the two officials walked out of the county office, they stood on the bustling street, muttering quietly while paying attention to the movements around them.

"This task is too difficult to complete, and the prefectural order is too real, so why take it so seriously? Just be perfunctory." A servant pouted.

The other official nodded and agreed, "That's it, he's still serious."

The other officials also thought so, and secretly decided in their hearts that it should be a routine affair and not need to be too serious.

However, they never expected that Wang Liang, the county commander, was walking out of a corner at this time.

Wang Liang's face was gloomy, and he angrily accused, "You dare to be passive and slack off!"

Several officials suddenly trembled with fright, lowered their heads and did not dare to speak.

The official who proposed the idea, named Liu Quanneng, knelt down with a puff and begged for mercy again and again.

And Wang Liang has already decided to want it

Punish him as an example.

"Come on, hit Liu Almighty Thirty Board!"

In the process of executing the punishment, several officials were a little unbearable and wanted to release the water.

Wang Liang said coldly: "Let's see who dares to release water in this county!"

Because of Wang Liang's warning, they had no choice but to fight.

I only heard the sound of the stick falling on Liu Quanneng's body, dull and loud.

Wang Liang stood aside, his eyes cold, and said loudly, "Whoever releases water again will be punished together!"

The officials sighed helplessly, but they did not dare to relax the movements of their hands.

Liu Almighty's screams kept coming, constantly echoing, and making people's hearts palpitate.

After the punishment was over, Wang Liang motioned for the officials to carry Liu Quanneng into the room.

He looked at the crowd and sternly warned, "Whoever talks nonsense again will be punished in the same way!"

At the entrance of the noisy market, several officials who had gone out to perform their tasks stood together with solemn faces and discussed in low voices.

"The prefectural order is really angry this time." A servant said with a frown.

"It's not, otherwise I wouldn't have come to this show, killing chickens and showing monkeys." The other officer chimed in, looking nervously around.

The streets were bustling with people, and noisy sounds filled the ears.

The cries of vendors, the frolicking of children, and the sound of horses' hooves and wheels mingle together.

"It's better to stop talking, if the county order comes out of any corner, it will be unlucky." A servant reminded nervously.

The other officials were also taken aback, for fear that the county order would come out soon.

In the dark and cold cellar, there is still an aura of mystery.

The faint candlelight was still flickering, barely illuminating the figures of the witch and Lei Tiangui.

The witch's wrinkled face revealed a hint of coldness.

Her voice seemed to come from the depths.

"Lei Tiangui, you need to continue to look for people outside."

Lei Tiangui nodded slightly.

The witch warned in a serious tone, "You must be careful, don't let the government catch you."

The corners of Lei Tiangui's mouth rose, revealing a sneer.

"The one who can catch me hasn't come out yet!"

"Self-confidence is a good thing, but don't be careless."

"Okay, I see, just wait for my good news."

After saying this, Lei Tiangui immediately left.

The witch sneered again. (End of chapter)

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