Monarch Night

Chapter 1417: Chapter 82: Vengeance and Wine

"Ah?!"

Fang Che’s hand holding the wine glass froze in mid-air.

His eyes suddenly filled with disbelief, a surge of killing aura suddenly arose, word by word he uttered: "Died in the line of duty? How could she have died in the line of duty?"

White mist rose from his body, which was the effect of using Supreme Spiritual Power to expel all the alcohol from his system.

"Yes, just half a month ago... alas, she was already gravely injured, and then ambushed..."

Qi Lie’s face showed grief and anger. However, he seemed to have some reservations.

Fang Che lowered his eyelids.

His face turned completely cold.

An extreme coldness suddenly arose.

He spoke in an emotionless voice, "I wish to hear the details!"

The other Hall Masters also sensed something, and all paused their conversations.

Song Yidao leaned in with concern and asked: "This Ju, the Chief Steward, is..."

"She was Zuo Guanglie’s lover."

Fang Che took a deep breath and said, "The kind who pledged eternal love."

"Our brother’s lover!"

Song Yidao was stunned, and immediately became serious, asking, "Old Qi, what’s going on? How could someone just die in the line of duty? You need to explain this to me clearly!"

Qi Lie hesitated, looked around, and apologetically said, "Shall we find a quiet place?"

"Alright!"

Fang Che immediately stood up and said to the other Hall Masters: "I must excuse myself temporarily, gentlemen Hall Masters, I ask you to keep this matter confidential!"

Those capable of becoming Hall Masters were no fools; upon hearing this, they nodded immediately: "Understood, Inspector Fang, rest assured, not a word of this will be leaked! Otherwise, my Wei Wo Zheng Sect will hold us accountable!"

Fang Che nodded and turned around.

His gaze was icy cold.

In his eyes, he could vaguely see the image of a tall woman with a ponytail, in a uniform adorned with a shining Golden Star, pressing her hands to her mouth like a megaphone, shouting Zuo Guanglie’s name at a stone tablet: "Zuo Guanglie, listen to me! If time could turn back, if I could return to the day you asked if I would marry you... I would tell you, I’m willing!"

At the time, there was even anticipation in her eyes.

She seemed to await a response from the already sacrificed Zuo Guanglie.

The sorrow in her eyes was still vivid in memory.

The clear voice seemed to echo beside the ears.

But, the lady was already gone.

Still remember Zuo Guanglie saying with full of aspirations, "When I reach Golden Star, I’ll come to propose!"

Fang Che closed his eyes.

Only feeling a sudden, tearing pain in his heart.

"Old Zuo... I’m sorry... I couldn’t protect Ju, the Chief Steward!"

Fang Che bit his lip tightly.

The last time when Mo Gan Yun and others went to Baixiang Continent, Fang Che specifically instructed them to pay attention to Ju Xiu Shui, the Chief Steward, while there.

When they returned, they even mentioned to him that Ju, the Chief Steward, was very dutiful. At the time, Fang Che felt reassured.

At that time, she was still alive!

How much time has passed? Yet already separated by the realms of life and death!

His heart was stirring with inexplicable emotions.

He remembered telling Jing Xiuyun: if there is anything concerning Ju, the Chief Steward, remember to inform me, and if I can help, make sure to help!

The words were still fresh in the ears.

But now... how could he help?

The three of them arrived at the Fang Family Tea Room.

Fang Che took a deep breath and said, "I apologize, my emotions are a bit unstable. I hope the two Hall Masters don’t mind... do we need a soundproof barrier?"

"Let me." Qi Lie had just begun to speak, but Fang Che waved his hand.

Three soundproof barriers were laid.

"Master Song."

Fang Che looked at Song Yidao and said: "Since we need soundproofing, Master Song, you..."

Song Yidao was furious and said: "Zuo Guanglie is not just your brother, he’s my brother too! What can’t I be part of?!"

"Very well."

Fang Che brewed a pot of tea, using the time to compose himself, slowly suppressing his killing aura.

As the fragrance of the tea rose, Fang Che gently pushed two cups over, softly saying; "Please, Master Qi, enlighten us!"

Qi Lie gave a bitter smile and said: "I have already reported this matter, Inspector Fang, please don’t doubt me."

He could tell from Fang Che’s expression that this Inspector Fang was continuously exerting pressure on him.

It was evident that he was under suspicion.

"I will make my own judgment. Chief Master Qi only needs to describe the events." Fang Che gave a smile.

But this smile, cold and stiff, gave Qi Lie an inexplicable chill.

"In Baixiang Continent, there is a sixth-level family, known as the Lin Family. The Lin Family once had a brilliant individual named Lin Pingjiang. Lin Pingjiang gained fame at a young age, and by the age of forty, had advanced to the Saint Level, becoming a Guardian. Later, during the Southeast War, Lin Pingjiang courageously single-handedly blocked three experts from the Wei Wo Zheng Sect, buying time for the Guardians, but unfortunately sacrificed himself heroically. Since then, the Lin Family became an honorary family, settling in Baixiang Continent, living in semi-seclusion."

Qi Lie said: "This Lin Family, Brother Song knows about it, right?"

"Yes." Song Yidao nodded.

"Recently, in Baixiang Continent, several wandering children were suddenly slaughtered. Although it sounds cold-blooded to say, such things... are indeed quite common."

Qi Lie sighed: "And among the murdered children, one was within Ju Xiu Shui’s jurisdiction, whom she had once sponsored, and in her observation, this child seemed to possess a rare hidden Martial Arts Talent."

"So she took the Yulong Tower to test the talent, went back to find that child but couldn’t find him, only to discover his body in the river nearby the next evening, dismembered, throat bitten apart, internal organs damaged."