Pawn Crossing the River

A Taoist priest asked: "Do you want to interrogate the people passing by?"

Pan Cuiqing said: "Let's check it out, but don't have high hopes."

The Taoist priest was silent, but he also knew that this was a good statement. This place is close to Beimang Mountain and is located on the border between two states. There are too many desolate places and there is no certain road that must be passed. The murderer can easily leave by choosing any direction. And there won't be any traces left. Checking the people who passed by is just a formality to talk about people's affairs.

Pan Cuiqing pondered for a moment, then asked who Wan Xiuwu had interacted with recently.

Taoist priests answered them one by one.

Nothing unusual.

They are not afraid of killing for love, killing for revenge, or killing for wealth. They are most afraid of random killing without any reason. Without a motive, it is naturally difficult to determine the specific range of people, so trying to find the murderer is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

"How's the earth energy retrospection going?" Pan Cuiqing asked loudly.

The Taoist priest with the alchemist heritage hurried over, shook his head and said: "The two martial arts warriors in the stage of returning to their true nature are too strong. When the earth energy is traced back, only two vague figures can be seen, and they are intermittent. It is difficult to distinguish the identity. We can only confirm that there is only one murderer. It’s not a sneak attack.”

This is not beyond Pan Cuiqing's expectation. The higher the level of cultivation, the greater the impact on the earth's energy. At the level of Xuansheng, it can even directly interrupt the earth's veins and cause the earth's energy to get out of control, not to mention leaving a trace of the earth's energy. , even the earth energy itself cannot survive.

The Taoist priest responsible for inspecting the corpse added: "By the way, we also found the ashes of official tickets on the corpse."

Pan Cuiqing lightly crossed his fingers on his lower abdomen and said thoughtfully: "If you don't seek wealth, Wan Xiuwu doesn't have any enemies recently. Is it because he was unlucky and met a murderous demon?"

On the way here, Pan Cuiqing asked Yue Liuli related questions, and Yue Liuli also mentioned Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu, but Pan Cuiqing was quite disapproving.

Needless to say about the dead, even if Qi Xuansu was not dead, he would not have the ability to kill Wan Xiuwu head-on. The difference in realm is not a joke.

As for Zhang Yuelu, of course he has the ability, but it's not necessary. With Zhang Yuelu's status, there is no need to take action personally. This Taoist rookie never abuses the power in her hands, which does not mean that she has no power. Furthermore, judging from Zhang Yuelu's behavior, she wanted to take revenge by sending Wan Xiuwu to Beichen Hall instead of directly killing someone. If Beichen Hall's treatment was unfair, she would go investigate Beichen Hall. Zhang Yuelu seems to be stubborn and inflexible, but without this kind of character, she wouldn't be where she is today.

Taking a step back, it really has something to do with Zhang Yuelu. Don't forget, this is the territory of Quanzhen Tao, and the people above will definitely suppress it. The masters below don't even need to speak, the real people below will figure it out.

Therefore, Pan Cuiqing directly denied these two speculations.

Finally, Pan Cuiqing said after careful consideration: "This matter lacks sufficient motivation. I'm afraid it will be difficult to make progress for a while. You take the body back first, and then continue to follow up on this matter."

All Taoist priests took orders.

Pan Cuiqing paused for a moment and then added: "By the way, secret societies have been very rampant recently. A few days ago, someone was doing something dangerous in the Taiping Inn outside Wuxu Palace. There is no guarantee that this matter will not be related to secret societies. You should also pay more attention. If necessary, you can seek help from 'Little Tiangang' if you know the movements of the secret association."

The Taoist priests took the order again. Seeing that Pan Cuiqing had no other instructions, they began to tidy up the scene and collect the corpses.

When the Taoist priests left one after another, Pan Cuiqing and Yue Liuli were left behind.

Everyone knew about the relationship between Yue Liuli and Wan Xiuwu, but they didn't think much about it.

When there was no one else around, Yue Liuli sobbed softly. At first it was just tears, but gradually the voice became louder and the shoulders shook slightly.

Pan Cuiqing said softly: "Li'er, why are you crying again? It's better to express your condolences."

The title was actually very affectionate.

While talking, Pan Cuiqing took out a snow-white handkerchief from her arms and stretched it out in front of Yue Liuli, as if to wipe her tears.

Yue Liuli dodged for a moment and raised his hand to take it.

When the two handed over the handkerchief, Pan Cuiqing touched Yue Liuli's fingertips with her fingers as if by accident.

Yue Liuli's fingertips trembled slightly, but he did not move away. He lowered his eyebrows shyly, and then wiped his tears with a handkerchief and said, "Thank you, senior brother."

Although Pan Cuiqing is a man, he pays great attention to detail and is completely different from the rough people who live in the rivers and lakes. The handkerchief is not only clean, but also has an alternative fragrance that is different from the fragrance of women, which is refreshing. At this point, Wan Xiuwu is far behind. In any case, Wan Xiuwu is also from the Wanxiang Dao Palace, and at most he has better qualifications.

Pan Cuiqing smiled lightly and said, "Senior brother cares about my junior sister. This is what we should do. There is no need to thank you."

Yue Liuli raised his head and glanced at Pan Cuiqing, and happened to meet Pan Cuiqing's eyes. A pair of red and phoenix eyes stared at him, as if they were seductive.

Yue Liuli hurriedly lowered his head again, avoiding Pan Cuiqing's sight, like a frightened deer.

Seeing this, Pan Cuiqing's voice became gentler: "Junior sister, don't worry. As a senior brother, I will definitely investigate this matter to the end and give junior sister justice. By the way, I am going to the Wanshou Chongyang Palace recently. Do you want to go with me, junior sister? Should I go with you? Just take it for a break. After all, Difei Mountain is the holy land of our Taoist sect, and it is also the first blessed place. It is also good to get some immortal energy."

Yue Liuli said in a voice as loud as a mosquito: "This... I'm afraid it's not good, I'm afraid others will gossip."

"There's nothing wrong with it." Pan Cuiqing smiled slightly and said warmly, "No one dares to gossip. Anyone who dares to gossip will be dealt with by me. You don't need to pay attention to it."

Yue Liuli still lowered his head and stopped talking.

No matter how you look at it, Pan Cuiqing is much better than Wan Xiuwu. If she was admired by the stars when she was in the Wanxiang Taoist Palace, then Wan Xiuwu was at most the brightest among the many stars, but Pan Cuiqing was like a sun, which could eclipse the bright moon and stars, and could also The moon shines brighter behind it.

Pan Cuiqing reached out and took Yue Liuli's slender hand, and sighed: "Li'er, don't worry, no matter what kind of difficulties you encounter, I will always help you and you will not suffer any injustice."

Yue Liuli's heart was pounding like a deer. He wanted to withdraw his hand, but Pan Cuiqing held it tightly. He couldn't help but said: "Senior brother..."

Pan Cuiqing gently squeezed Yue Liuli's palm and said with a smile: "Don't call me senior brother. Master has so many disciples, and I am not the only one you have. How about you call me by my cousin 'Chunqing'?"

Yue Liuli's cheeks were slightly red, but she did not refuse and whispered: "Okay... Chun, Chun Qing."

Pan Cuiqing responded with a smile.

Yue Liuli said again: "Master...Senior Brother Chunqing, I feel very confused right now. I want to be alone for a while, okay?"

Pan Cuiqing nodded, but did not leave. Instead, he stared at her face with a smile in his eyes.

Yue Liuli was half really shy and half pretending to be reserved. He turned his face away and whispered: "You, aren't you leaving yet? Do you want to see what I do?"

Pan Cuiqing sighed: "Li'er, I have something to say to you."

"What are you talking about?" Yue Liuli asked.

Pan Cuiqing looked at her intently for a moment and said softly: "Li'er, actually from the first day you followed Master to Wuxu Palace, I fell in love with you, but at that time, you only saw Junior Brother Wan, and I It’s not easy to win someone’s love. I can only be miserable alone. I am content with just hoping that you will be happy. Now that Junior Brother Wan has suffered this misfortune, I can say something, Li’er, you want me to continue. Are you going to be depressed?"

Yue Liuli's heart was beating fast, but he remained silent, as if he was panicking.

Pan Cuiqing smiled warmly, stretched out her fingers, picked up a strand of black hair from Yue Liuli's temples, and whispered, "Li'er?"

Yue Liuli groaned and half leaned on Pan Cuiqing's shoulder.

Pan Cuiqing took advantage of the situation and hugged Yue Liuli.

Yue Liuli's face was as shy as a deer's, but his eyes were like an eagle's.

Marry a man, marry a man, dress and eat.

Now that Wan Xiuwu is gone and the two are not married, is she still a widow for him?

Furthermore, even if you get married, Taoist sects do not advocate observing etiquette. That is the way of Confucian etiquette.

Although Pan Cuiqing is a little older, he is already a third-grade Taoist priest of Youyi. When the Master of the Wuxu Palace becomes the real master of Shenzhi, his close disciple will also be able to follow the trend and become a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest, which is no better than a fourth-grade Taoist priest. Wan Xiuwu, who is not even a Taoist priest, is several times better?

At the same time, Qi Xuansu had arrived in front of the "Ghost Pass" in Beimang Mountain.