Free Web NovelChapter 1655: Chapter 28: My Path (2)
The long street stretches out in both directions, with both ends intersected by another street, roughly forming a structure like an inverted "工". The Beiyaduwei is located at the north side of this inverted "工" shape.
Except for the slightly desolate street in front of the Imperial City Inspection Mansion, the streets on both sides are bustling with activity.
Lin Youxie walked down the west side street, while the mysterious messenger walked on the east side.
At the moment he captured the source of the sound, Jiang Wang tapped the tip of his foot, the Qingyun shattered, and with an elegant stride, he had already rushed to the east side street at the fastest speed, but only saw the bustling crowd at both ends of the street. A sea of heads bobbing up and down, everyone busy with their own lives.
Where could one still find the trace of that mysterious person?
Who could it be?
And why did they specifically come to say these words?
Was it out of some so-called simple sense of justice, or was it pity for Lin Youxie, or perhaps some forces unwilling to let the case reach a deadlock, intentionally giving a hint?
Jiang Wang now understood Lin Youxie’s state over the years very well, understanding the phrase in Feng Gu’s will—
"Looking around, no one is not suspect."
Du Fang could be considered half a disciple of Lin Kuang, yet it was he who threw Lin Kuang’s corpse in front of Lin Youxie.
I, a dignified Grade-3 Golden Melon Samurai, Fourth-Rank Green Badge Constable, strictly following protocol to examine a body in the morgue, but someone covertly accompanies, their identity hidden.
During a mission, riding a Beiyaduwei carriage, even the carriage driver was someone else’s subordinate.
Gongsun Yu said nothing, disclosed no intelligence, yet still turned around and died.
Wu Lie, a first-rate renowned catcher with Godly Cultivation, ultimately found floating dead at sea...
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But then again.
If what this mysterious person said is true, that Lin Kuang did indeed commit suicide back then...
Then, why?
For a person like Lin Kuang, such an outstanding Fourth Grade Green Badge Constable historically, a person who took lifelong honor in the green badge... how could he commit suicide? How could he choose such an unseemly end?
The answer is actually quite obvious...
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Upon returning to the residence, Zhongxuan Sheng was also there.
This fat man was wielding a blunt broadsword, sparring back and forth with Shisi.
There was nothing wrong with that, the only problem was...
Their sparring location was in the courtyard where Jiang Wang lived.
"Can’t you find somewhere else to fight?" As soon as he stepped through the door and heard the clanging, Jiang Wang couldn’t help but frown: "I spent money decorating this courtyard."
Zhongxuan Sheng tossed back a remark without turning his head: "If it breaks, I’ll compensate double."
Jiang Wang immediately stopped speaking.
Everyone is friends, no need for petty arguments.
Anyway, he could just shut his bedroom door and shield out the noise, so he wasn’t really afraid of disturbance during cultivation.
True diligent cultivators should have the composure to cultivate even in bustling markets!
"This is for you." Zhongxuan Sheng tossed over a small booklet amidst the chaotic swordplay: "Gongsun Yu’s investigation results."
Apparently, he was originally waiting here for Jiang Wang, and practicing the sword was just a side activity.
Jiang Wang reached out to catch it and murmured: "You’re working hard, not quite like yourself."
Zhongxuan Sheng, amidst his busy schedule, roared: "With you practicing cultivation in front of me every day as if your life depends on it, do I have the decency to be lazy?!"
"Alright, alright, don’t get worked up, you guys continue."
Jiang Wang decided not to rile him up and stood at the edge of the courtyard, quietly leafing through the intelligence amid the flashes of sword and blade.
The intelligence investigated by the Shadow Guard almost completely outlined Gongsun Yu’s trail after leaving Long Life Palace.
With information supported from multiple avenues, indeed, the Long Life Palace had been secretly investigating the Concubine Lei case all along but suddenly stopped last year.
This information completely aligned with Jiang Wang’s deduction—Jiang Wuqi indeed discovered the truth, then chose to keep silent. Gongsun Yu also chose to cut his tongue to keep this secret.
He put away the intelligence, drew Longing with a backhand motion.
As soon as the sword rang out, Zhongxuan Sheng seemed to have received some signal, jumped out of the battle group, sheathed his sword, and looked at Jiang Wang vigilantly: "What are you doing?"
"That’s not how you use the sword." Jiang Wang’s expression was earnest: "Good brother, I noticed some issues with your sword skill."
Zhongxuan Sheng directly put his sword into the Storage Box and plopped down on the stone chair, even rolled his eyes casually: "None of your business?"
His whole body jiggling, looking like, "I’m now unarmed, if you have no moral bottom line, come hit me."
Jiang Wang felt a bit regretful, but could only regretfully sheath his sword. Muttering aside: "You’re too modest, this way your progress will be slow."
Objectively speaking, Zhongxuan Sheng’s sword skill is definitely not bad, even can be said to have quite a remarkable level.
Yet he was indeed some steps away from the pinnacle level of this state.
Not only is sword skill like this, but Zhongxuan Sheng’s various Dao Techniques, secret techniques, fist techniques, footwork... all have very high accomplishments, but none have reached the pinnacle.
He is too smart, so smart that he doesn’t need to exert effort to touch very high levels.
But reaching that pinnacle step is not merely achievable by intelligence. It requires consistent effort, putting one’s whole heart into it, and requires capturing fleeting inspirations in day-to-day honing...
Overall, being too distracted is still the issue.
This, Zhongxuan Sheng himself also understands.
Even having an opponent of Jiang Wang’s level helps him some, in the absence of life-death situations, the effect is also limited, he certainly would not give Jiang Wang the rightful chance to beat him.
He clearly knows where his path lies, only the Official Way can unite all his talents.
Of course, this road should start from the title of Marquis of Bowang... saving decades of hard work.
Zhongxuan Sheng slumped on the stone chair, mouthing: "You didn’t even want the position of Beiyar Commander, your progress will be slower this way!"
"Couldn’t care less about you." Jiang Wang sneered once, bypassing him to head into the room.
"See, just don’t like to hear it, do you?"
Jiang Wang turned his head: "Then say something I like to hear?"
Zhongxuan Sheng said: "Our Desheng Chamber of Commerce had great business this year, there will be a lot of profit-sharing at the end of the year."
A hint of smile appeared on Jiang Wang’s taut face.
"But we won’t be splitting, it still needs reinvesting to expand operations." Zhongxuan Sheng said.
"I’d say Shisi shouldn’t have spoiled you." Jiang Wang said angrily: "Do you know Shisi’s swordsmanship has surpassed you a lot? She only suppresses her power to spar with you on an equal footing. You daily feel you don’t need guidance! So unpretentious, completely unaware!"
In comparison to Zhongxuan Sheng, Shisi’s swordsmanship rather approached the pinnacle of this state, it’s unclear how much hard work this girl, often hidden under iron armor, has put in behind the scenes.
Yet till now Shisi hasn’t unleashed her Divine Skills, that’s an innate shortcoming.
"Really?" Zhongxuan Sheng turned to look at Shisi.
Shisi finally said in a soft voice: "Just a little bit better than you."
"You are so awesome, why are you so excellent?" Zhongxuan Sheng laughed until his eyes were shut: "I completely don’t need to strive!"
Jiang Wang scrunched his old face: "Delivered intelligence, sparred, I’d say, with nothing else, go back to your courtyard, alright? Don’t disturb the cultivation of Daqi’s number one genius!"
He deliberately pointed out Shisi’s progress in swordsmanship, just to humiliate this fat guy.
But did this fat guy show any humiliation?
Almost embraced the iron lump and gnawed on it!
Had to chase them off.
Shisi even stepped back a bit as if there were no silver 300 taels here...
"Cough!" Zhongxuan Sheng cleared his throat, completely unembarrassed, said seriously: "Just don’t get involved anymore, alright? Jiang, my lord?"
Jiang Wang remained silent.
Zhongxuan Sheng continued: "You’re only responsible for supervising the case’s progress, you can withdraw at any time. This is the step the Son of Heaven provided for you, if you don’t step down now, then when?
Given the opportunity, you refuse it. Provided a step, you don’t take it down. What do you intend to do?
You think the Son of Heaven will tolerate you to what extent?"
Jiang Wang retreated into the bedroom, laughing reprimandingly: "None of your business?"
Closed the door behind him.
