Tai Hao was full of suspicion, and couldn't help but continue to ask, "Then are you the flag master?" His sharp gaze looked directly at Shuai Tai, as if he wanted to see through his heart.

Shuai Tai shook his head lightly and replied in a low voice, "No. His tone was resolute and honest, as if there was nothing hidden.

Tai Hao frowned, and his doubts were even more serious. He guessed again: "Then are you the owner of the incense?" This guess made his heart beat faster, as if a corner of the mystery had been revealed.

But Shuai Tai shook his head again and replied indifferently: "No." His answer was calm and natural, as if he already knew the answer to his identity.

Taihao couldn't help but be a little stunned, he couldn't have imagined that Shuai Tai was just a disciple. He couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that you're just an ordinary Shadow Sect disciple?" ”

Shuai Tai nodded, and said indifferently: "That's right, the disciples of the Crazy Shadow Gate are divided into named disciples, outer disciples, inner disciples, and personal disciples, and I am the personal disciple." There was a faint regret in his words, as if he was a little helpless about his situation.

Taihao felt a pity in his heart, he seemed to have seen Shuai Tai's originally bright future shattered by himself. He couldn't help but ask, "Then what were you going to do?" ”

Shuai Tai glanced at him and said lightly: "If you don't come to Luoqi City, I can be promoted to the Lord of Incense next year, and now that I have been arrested by you, I have no chance." ”

Tai Hao's tone was light but firm, and he said: "What you have done in Tubo has hurt heaven and reason, and it has long been tolerated by heaven and earth. Today's fruits are the causes of yesterday. You should have foreseen that this will happen today. ”

Shuai Tai looked disdainful, and he retorted: "Although I committed crimes in the Eastern Empire, I was not arrested in the territory of the Eastern Empire after all. Even if they were capable, they wouldn't dare to do anything to me. And with our force, how can the disciples of the Crazy Shadow Sect be easily captured? When I met you this time, maybe I was destined for this fate. ”

Tai Hao smiled contemptuously, stared at him with those deep eyes like the sea, and said, "You can spend the rest of your life here first, and what to do with you is up to the officials of Tubo to decide." ”

His voice, like a spring breeze sweeping through the ice fields, left a deep trail that echoed in the air for a long time. The words were filled with endless indifference and alienation, as if he had nothing to do with this place and this scene, but was just a passerby.

Officials in Tibet? How do they decide? All these questions are like a sharp sword, hanging in my heart. In that spacious but bright room, time seemed to stand still, except for the sound of his breathing and Taihao's departing footsteps.

Lord Taihao instructed the officers and soldiers: "You must take good care of Shuai Tai, and don't let him escape." ”

Later, Taihao walked into the courtyard of this mansion alone. An officer and soldier approached him and reported to him: "Lord Taihao, we have thoroughly searched this mansion and found two boxes of jewelry. Now, please move to the backyard and inspect it for yourself. ”

Taihao whispered: "Only two treasure chests? It seems that they have transferred their treasures. ”

Taihao was led by the officer and soldier into the backyard. In the backyard, two large boxes stand, and next to them, a seemingly exquisite small box, like a work of art. Its exquisite appearance, like an intricate handicraft, is eye-catching.

Taihao's eyes flashed with curiosity, and he asked, "What's in this small box?" His voice carried an irresistible curiosity.

The officer replied, "It hasn't been opened yet." ”

A hint of determination appeared on Tai Hao's face, and he ordered, "Use a knife to split the lock above and see what's inside." There was an irresistible sense of command in his tone. As he said, the officer took out a knife from his waist and walked to the small box. With the flicker of the knife, the lock was split and the door of the small box was slowly opened.

The officer and soldier humbly reported: "My lord, inside the box is a book. Immediately, he gently took out the book from the box and respectfully handed it to Taihao.

"Books?" Taihao took the old, yellowed ancient book, and the title of the book "Drunken Cat and Mouse" came into view. He suddenly fell into deep thought, "Why is the sixth volume of "Cat Ancestor Divine Skill" "Drunken Cat Catching Mouse" here? ”

Tai Hao's thoughts drifted to the duel with Shuai Tai just now, and the move he performed was the palm technique. And at this moment, the "Drunken Cat and Mouse" in his hand is the heirloom of the palm martial arts. Tai Hao turned a few pages and found that the record form in the book was exactly the same as the cheats such as "Snow Cat Fluttering Shadow", "Leading the Cat Lying in the Sand", "Painting the Tiger by the Cat", "Idle Cat Listening to the Sea" and other cheats.

Tai Hao held the bronzed "Drunken Cat and Mouse" cheats tightly in his hand, and his eyes flashed with determination. His mind was full of doubts and wanted to find an answer, so he decided to go to Shuai Tai and ask what was going on. He wanted to know if the martial arts practiced by Shuai Tai was "Drunken Cat and Mouse"; He wondered why this book was here, why it had fallen into his hands.

However, just as Taihao was about to go to find Shuaitai, an officer and soldier came in a hurry, panting and shouting: "Lord Taihao, it's not good, it's not good!" That fake slipper is dead! ”

Hearing this, Tai Hao's heart jumped suddenly, and his face instantly turned extremely pale. He hurriedly quickened his pace and ran quickly towards the room where Shuai Tai was being held. His mind was in turmoil, and he couldn't imagine that Shuai Tai would be in such a terrible situation.

When Tae-ho arrived at the room, he saw Shuai Tai lying on the ground with a sharp dagger stuck in his left chest, which had lost his breath of life. There was also an officer and soldier lying next to him, bleeding to death, with a dark complexion, as if he had died of poisoning.

Tai Hao's gaze was as sharp as a sword, he stared at the officer and soldier, and asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?" ”

The officers and soldiers next to him, a dark-skinned and sturdy man, his eyes flickered a little, but he still replied calmly: "Lord Taihao, a few of us originally decided to take turns watching him in this room, but who knew that Ah Xiang suddenly broke in and killed him." ”

His voice trembled a little, as if he was still shocked and incredulous by what had happened in that moment. Taihao frowned, and he walked over to the corpse, observing it carefully. He pointed to the officer and soldier who had died of poisoning, and asked again, "Is Ah Xiang him?" ”

Without hesitation, the officer and soldier responded: "Exactly! Ah Xiang is exactly him. After Ah Xiang killed him, he himself committed suicide by swallowing medicine. His voice revealed deep regret and sorrow.

Tai Hao's voice revealed a trace of doubt: "How long has this elephant been with you?" ”

The officers and soldiers were slightly stunned, and then replied: "Ah Xiang just came here two days ago, who knew that he would kill this fake slippery man today." ”

Taihao frowned slightly, and a premonition of uneasiness surged in his heart. He knew that the disciples of the Shadow Sect were all ruthless, and the appearance of this elephant seemed to be inextricably linked to them.

"It seems that he is also a disciple of the Crazy Shadow Gate." Taihao's voice carried a hint of chill, like a north wind in the cold winter.

Taihao gently put the cheats of "Drunken Cat and Mouse" into his arms, but a deep worry surged in his heart. He couldn't help but think of the fact that Prince Xuanbao was attacked by the disciples of the Crazy Shadow Sect when he was in Qichuan City, and that scene was still vivid. Now that two disciples of the Crazy Shadow Sect had died in front of him, Tai Hao couldn't help but worry about whether His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would be in danger again.

Without hesitation, he decided to return to the East Hall first to ensure the safety of the crown prince. Tai Hao turned to face several officers and soldiers next to him, and his eyes revealed a trace of seriousness and firmness.

"You protect the scene and don't let any officers and soldiers enter." Tai Hao's voice carried an indisobedient tone of command, "And immediately go and report the matter to the city of Rakla, and let him find out the case." ”

Several officers and soldiers responded in unison: "Yes!" They understand that Taihao's words contain important responsibilities and missions, and they dare not slack off.

Immediately, Taihao left the mansion of the envoy of the Eastern Empire and embarked on the road to Niandongtang.

When he returned to Niandong Hall, he saw the prince sitting there unharmed, talking to a servant girl beside him. Taihao breathed a sigh of relief, and the stone in his heart finally landed.

When Prince Xuanbao saw Taihao coming in, he immediately stood up and said with a smile: "Lord Taihao, you are back." How's it going? ”

Tai Hao walked up to the crown prince and saluted respectfully: "Your Royal Highness the prince, it's great that you are safe and sound, that fake slippery man is dead." ”

Xuan Bao said: "Lord Taihao did things really quickly, and he died so quickly." ”

Tai Hao smiled faintly, and his eyes revealed a hint of indifference and firmness. He said, "It should be a disciple of the Crazy Shadow Sect who killed him, not me. ”

Xuan Bao asked, "So there are still more powerful Shadow Sect disciples in Luo Qi City than Hua Ru?" ”

Tai Hao replied, "After I arrested Slippery, it was that Shadow Sect disciple who infiltrated and killed Slippery. ”

Xuan Bao said: "The disciples of the Crazy Shadow Sect are really rampant......"

Suddenly, Huo Changjujiang hurried over, and his figure was like a lightning bolt in the night. He first saluted the crown prince Xuanbao and Tai Hao, and said respectfully: "Lord Tai Hao, Lord Hua Ru has found it." ”

When Taihao heard this, his heart was shocked, and he asked in surprise, "Where did you find it?" ”

Ju Jiang said slowly: "Lord Taihao, Lord Huaru was found by me in a hidden cave. He appears to have been badly injured and is unconscious. ”

Tai Hao asked suspiciously, "How do you conclude that he is Lord Slippery?" ”

Ju Jiang calmly replied: "He was dressed in the official uniform of the Eastern Empire, and a letter was found on him. This is a letter from the Eastern Empire appointing Hua Ru as an envoy to Tibet. ”

Taihao took the letter, his brows furrowed slightly, he felt that things were not simple. He asked, "Have you ever seen a disciple of the Mad Shadow Sect?" ”

Ju Jiang asked, "I didn't see him, we only found Lord Slippery, do you want to bring him here?" ”

Tai Hao pondered for a moment, his eyes flashing with a hint of hesitation. He knew that bringing the slippery here could cause even more trouble and danger. However, he can't let the Shadow Gate go unpunished, and a suitable solution must be found.

In the end, Tai Hao responded: "Don't bring him here, send him directly to the Yamen, hand him over to Yuben Geleg Langga, let him solve the matter, and be careful on the way to the Yamen, in case Lord Slipper is in danger." ”

Ju Jiang agreed, he understood that Taihao's decision was discerning. He immediately returned to the cave, placed the slippery man firmly on the carriage, and then galloped away in the direction of the yamen.

The carriage jolted on the bumpy ancient road, and the wheels rolled and kicked up a cloud of dust and smoke. Inside the carriage, the slippery man was still asleep, and his face was as pale as snow. Ju Jiang and several other fire chiefs rode together, and they were calm and composed, their eyes staring firmly ahead.