Autumn
Chapter 8 Cangyu
Qingfeng City is the busiest in March, and the wild flowers on Minshan Mountain are in full bloom like the market in the city.The sun is warm and the breeze is blowing the willows. On the Suixinghe River, another tributary of the Qingfeng City, there are a few pleasure boats dotted around the Minjiang River, and a few flower boats are docked on the shore.
Under Jinse and Yueying's hard and soft tactics, Lu Li and Yin Danlu had no choice but to take everyone to join the outing team.Meng Yue reluctantly became a porter, holding a food box in each of his left and right hands.
"Hey, let me tell you. This is the fruit of my one-night labor with Yueying. If you dare to smash it, I will sacrifice you to the Wu Zang Temple."
Jinse raised her eyebrows and threatened nakedly.Facing the threat, Meng Yue glared back at Jinse unceremoniously.
"Hey! Isn't this Mr. Lu?"
Walking to the shore of the Broken Galaxy River, on a flower boat hung with red palace lanterns, a gorgeously dressed middle-aged woman shouted at Lu Li.Jinse squinted her eyes and looked at the woman, who was wearing a bright red dress with large peonies embroidered on it.From the thick and gaudy makeup, the traces left by the years can be vaguely seen.Three gold hairpins are inserted obliquely on the falling cloud bun, and peonies echo on the other side.The cardamom-smeared fingers were holding an apricot-colored silk handkerchief, and waved it in Lu Li's direction a few times.
"Gaudy!"
Hearing Jinse gnashing her teeth and cursing in a low voice, Yueying froze for a moment, then covered her mouth and snickered.
"Mother Zhou."
When Lu Li heard the voice, he knew it was Zhou's mother from Linglong Huafang, so he saluted respectfully.Mother Zhou asked while returning the gift.
"Mr. Lu is also here for an outing?"
"Come out and walk around."
"It's time for you to go out for a walk. You're always stuck in nothing, but you're going to get sick from boredom." Mother Zhou said with concern, "Oh, that's right. Last time you cured Linglong's illness, I haven't Thank you so much."
"It's nothing more than a little effort. I don't know if Miss Linglong is doing well?"
"That's great, of course it's great. Since taking your medicine, the disease has recovered very quickly. Speaking of which, Linglong has been thinking of thanking you."
"Miss Linglong is in good health."
Lu Li refused politely again, but was about to leave when he heard the sound of a zither coming from the flower boat.
"Flowing water..."
"This is my son's favorite song."
Meng Yue has been with Lu Li since he was a child, and whenever he listens to him play the piano, this piece of Flowing Water is a must.
"Foomy!"
Jinse cursed again, and was about to reach out to grab Lu Li, when the music in the flower boat stopped.
"Linglong made a fool of herself."
Standing on the bow of the flower boat was a woman in plain clothes, with a plain goose-yellow dress, her long black hair tied up in a bun with a jasper hairpin, and a pair of simple pearl earrings swaying slowly with her movements.A jade Linglong hanging from her waist is looming between the skirts swaying in the wind.
"Miss Linglong's piano skills are very good."
Lu Li responded politely.
"Linglong heard this piece of music in Wuweiju. Although Linglong was dying of illness at that time, she still remembered the piece. After she recovered from her illness, she found the music score to learn, but it was not half as good as Mr. Shang."
"Miss praises. The running water of the girl just now is already very good."
"Linglong has always wanted to thank Mr. for saving his life. Since Mr. came here on an outing today, it is considered a predestined relationship. How about letting Linglong play the piano for Mr.?"
Lu Li was about to answer, but was stopped by Jinse.
"It's enough for Miss Linglong to remember this kindness, and we are not the ones to reciprocate. Just now, Miss Linglong's flowing water is enough."
Linglong's thinly made-up face was still smiling, and her almond eyes turned leisurely to Jinse.
"The girl is..."
"Jinser."
"Miss Jinse." Linglong Yingying bowed, "It seems that Miss Jinse should be Mr. Lu's wife."
As she said that, her eyes fell on the hands that Jinse and Lu Li held.
"What does the girl know?"
"Don't dare. I'm just curious. When Linglong went to Wuweiju to seek medical treatment, she never saw the girl."
"It's not too late to see you now."
Jinse subconsciously clenched Lu Li's hand. Lu Li felt some pain, frowned but didn't make a sound.
"It's Linglong who is being rude. Since everyone is here for an outing, Linglong won't bother you."
Linglong gave another salute to everyone, and then went back to Huafang.Jinse dragged Lu Li forward for no reason, Meng Yue wanted to catch up, but was dragged back by Yin Danlu.
"Why are you following him? Jinse won't eat him."
Due to Yin Danlu's arm strength, Meng Yue had no choice but to follow them to the other side of the river bank with a displeased face.
"Jinse, slow down...my hand hurts..."
Jinse, who was in a rage, didn't hear Lu Li's words at all, and continued to stride forward, until the person behind her staggered, and then she realized it.
If Jinse hadn't turned around in time, Lu Li might have fallen and kissed the ground.Lu Li smelled the unique sandalwood scent on Jinse's body, and the soft touch on his hand told him what kind of situation he was in.He wanted to stand up in embarrassment, but fell down again because of his panic.Fearing that he would be injured, Jinse stretched out her hand to grab him, and fell down again.
"do not move!"
Jinse sternly stopped Lu Li who wanted to get up again.
"I...I don't want to lie down like this..."
Lu Li turned his face away in embarrassment, although he couldn't see Jinse's blushing face at all.
"If you answer my question well, you can get up." Jinse simply sat on Lu Li's body, looking down at Lu Li's embarrassed expression, "Tell me, what's going on with that Linglong?"
"At that time, she was very ill, and the medicine was ineffective. Zhou's mother thought that she was not sick, but bewitched by evil spirits. So she found Wuweiju. But in fact, she had a head disease. This kind of disease can make people have abnormal headaches, but it is not incurable. disease."
"Then why is she dying?"
"To treat this kind of disease, you have to prick the head with an needle. If you don't do it well, you will die on the spot. That's why no doctor dared to treat it, so it was delayed like that."
"Then you are quite brave."
Jinse raised her eyebrows.
"It's just that I can't bear to hear her cry of pain."
"In that case, I should praise you for pity and pity."
Lu Li heard something from Jinse's mocking voice, and his face turned even redder.
"do you like her?"
Jinse leaned down and asked in Lu Li's ear.The air in his breath swept across Lu Li's ears.
"Don't hate it."
Lu Li answered softly, Jinse seemed very satisfied with the answer, and the corners of his mouth raised unconsciously.The slightly warm lips brushed Lu Li's cheek inadvertently, and Jinse rested her head on Lu Li's warm chest, and she heard Lu Li's heartbeat speeding up.
"Meng Yue, don't look at it, they will come back by themselves in a while."
Yin Danlu dragged Meng Yue back and sat him down on the ground.
"It's almost time to come back."
Yueying smiled and handed over the food plate, and said a few words of comfort.
"Huh? It seems that we get along well."
Yin Danlu took the wine offered by Yueying and drank it in one gulp.
"Jinse, Mr. Lu, come and eat quickly."
Yueying stood up, pulled Lu Li to sit down, and handed over the food plate.Lu Li sniffed lightly, and knew that the plate contained sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice cakes and peach blossom cakes.
"Mr. Lu, this sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice cake was made by Jinse herself. The sweet-scented osmanthus was pickled and pickled last year."
"delicious."
Lu Li took a bite cautiously, for fear of missing something.
"Linglong, you should give up. That Jinse girl is not a cheap lamp, and Mr. Lu obviously likes her. Why do you have to suffer here?"
Mother Zhou was waving the apricot silk handkerchief while talking, as if she was afraid that others would not see it.It's a pity that Linglong on the opposite side only wants to land on Lu Li, so she won't see it.
"Linglong, my good daughter, have you listened to your mother?"
"I heard, mother." Linglong frowned, and replied impatiently, "Which man in the world doesn't have three wives and four concubines. With my background, I can only be a concubine instead of marrying those stinky men." Being a concubine is better than marrying Mr. Lu."
"Oh, good girl. Why are you so stubborn? Look at that Jinse girl, is she the woman who will let Mr. Lu take a concubine?"
Zhou's mother's words made Linglong think of Jinse, that woman in scarlet clothes might be the most beautiful woman she has ever seen, even she, the oiran, can't help herself.Lu Li was blind so he couldn't see her beauty, but judging from their words and deeds, Mr. Lu did have a crush on her.A man doesn't fall in love with a woman because of her appearance, so this relationship... Linglong dare not think about it, because she knows that it is actually difficult for her to gain a foothold between these two people, or that the relationship between these two people has already been established. There is no room for others.
"Mom, I'm tired. Let me rest for a while."
As she said that, Linglong lay down on the imperial concubine's couch with her back to Zhou's mother.The apricot-colored silk handkerchief waved, but it finally fell down feebly.
"Then you have a rest, I will call you later."
Linglong closed her eyes, and heard the door being closed, and the sound of chaotic footsteps outside the door fading away.She sighed leisurely, reached out to touch the Yu Linglong hanging from her waist, and gently stroked it with her fingers.
The jade is a light cyan color, but it reveals some white. This piece of beautiful jade is carved into a delicate hollowed out sphere.The name Linglong also comes from this.
"Yu Linglong, what do you think I should do?"
Linglong muttered to herself, gradually feeling sleepy.In a daze, she seemed to see someone standing in front of her.She tried to open her eyes to see clearly, but only saw the crimson robes.The next moment, I felt a hot pain on my forehead.Linglong opened her mouth wide in horror, but there was no sound.She could only hold Yu Linglong tightly in her hand in vain, the veins on the back of her hand were bulging due to excessive tension.Immediately afterwards, the body was thrown heavily by an invisible force, and the body, which lost gravity, fell freely and hit the opposite screen.The egret painted on it flying straight into the blue sky was torn to pieces by this powerful external force.
The loud noise alarmed the people outside the flower boat, Zhou's mother staggered into Linglong's room, only to see a corner of the crimson dress disappearing out of the window.
"Meng Yue, why is it so noisy outside?"
Jinse frowned, rubbing her temple gently with one hand.
"It's Zhou's mother... Well, she said that Linglong died yesterday afternoon."
Meng Yue locked the door in a panic and was about to find Lu Li.
"Dead? How did you die?"
"I don't know either. Anyway, Zhou's mother is leading people to make trouble at the door. I'll go find the young master first."
A large crowd of people is gathering outside Wuweiju's gate, most of them are here to watch the excitement.Zhou's mother brought three or four maids, and some strong and strong men were standing at the door and shouting.Jinse stood on the catalpa tree in the courtyard and looked out for a while, then tapped her feet and flew down into the courtyard.
"Jinser."
Jinse turned her head and saw Lu Li standing behind her, but his expression seemed to indicate something terrible.
"Jinse, Meng Yue told me just now." Lu Li hesitated for a moment, but finally said it, "Mother Zhou believes that you killed Linglong."
"Do you believe it?"
"Of course I don't believe it. But..."
"Are you talking about the evidence?" Lu Li nodded silently, and Jin Se turned around with a wry smile, "Then let's go."
Lu Li frowned and stood there, suddenly he didn't know how to get out of Wuweiju.
"Let's go."
A low sigh came from the ear, feeling the warmth from the palm, and the body involuntarily walked to the door.
"Mr. Lu, my mother Zhou respects that you are a gentleman, but she can't cover up the murderer! Today I will definitely make this woman pay for my daughter's life! You foxy girl! You must know that Linglong is determined to marry Mr. Lu, so you are so cruel Kill her with your own hands!" Mother Zhou stared at Jinse with fire in her eyes, "My poor, miserable daughter! I lost my parents when I was a child. Although I am a bustard, I still have a conscience. I have worked hard. I was brought up through hardships, hoping to have someone to rely on when I was old. I didn’t realize that I was asked to send a white-haired man to a black-haired man! Neighbors, you don’t know how miserable my daughter died! Flowers bloomed on my forehead , The seven orifices are bleeding! Ouch! Even my mother dare not recognize me!"
Zhou's mother scolded for a while, and then wailed again, which caused the crowd of onlookers to whisper.We are all old neighbors for decades, and it seems inappropriate to help anyone.Ever since, everyone was just whispering to each other, but no one dared to speak out.
"Mother Zhou, if Jinse really killed someone, I, Lu Li, will never defend her. But the premise is that there must be evidence. If you still trust me, let me go to the scene to investigate."
"Okay! I'll let you investigate and convince you!"
There were also crowds of people outside the Linglong Flower Boat. People from the county government had arrived earlier and were driving the crowd out of the crime scene.Zhou Catcher raised his head and saw Lu Li and his party approaching from a distance, so he quickly made a way through the crowd.
"Mr. Lu, I know about Zhou's mother going to Wuweiju. It's really embarrassing for you. It's all because we didn't stop it."
"It's okay, Mother Zhou is too sad." Lu Li recognized that it was Butou Zhou's voice, "Butou Zhou, can we go to Linglong's room? Also, I want to see Linglong's body."
"No problem, no problem. Come with me."
Since the last time he solved the roe and swan incident, Zhou Butou absolutely respected Lu Lina.Catcher Zhou led them into Linglong's room, which was in a mess.The imperial concubine's couch facing the window fell to the ground, and the soft cloth on it was torn apart, as if it had been shattered by a powerful force.Lu Li stretched out his hand to touch the broken imperial concubine's couch, with a serious expression on his face.
Yin Danlu saw the same broken screen on the opposite side for the first time. If she read correctly, the screen was made of ebony.This kind of wood is so strong, but now it is dilapidated like debris, and its original appearance can no longer be seen.
"It seems that the murderer has laid down a ruthless hand, and he will never give up until he is killed."
"And it's a fatal blow."
Meng Yue stood aside with his arms folded, and scanned the tidy surroundings.
"Miss Linglong should have no chance to do anything to resist, and only the imperial concubine's couch and the screen were the most damaged, while everything else was intact."
"Where is the body?"
"plz follow me."
Linglong's body was transferred to a temporary bamboo shed outside Huafang, surrounded by several government servants and guarded, and two forensics were conducting an autopsy inside.From their bewildered looks, Catcher Zhou could see that the autopsy was fruitless.The record they handed over only said, "He died with his forehead burst open and his internal organs ruptured."
"Danlu, help me confirm."
In the past, these tasks were done by Meng Yue, but this time the incident involved Jinse.After all, Meng Yue is young and doesn't know enough about these ancient monsters. It may be difficult for him to get the information he wants after an autopsy.
Yin Danlu hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Jinse.Seeing that she turned her head away and did not look at herself, she sighed helplessly.
Uncovering the white cloth covering the corpse, Yin Danlu couldn't help frowning.He had seen Linglong's appearance before she was alive, but her current appearance was so terrifying that even he didn't want to take a second look.A hole had burst open in the forehead, apparently from the inside.The entire face was swollen due to the powerful explosion, and the skin was also blue-purple due to the burst of blood vessels, and now the color has become darker.Yin Danlu carefully removed the white cloth to the corpse's thighs, and Yueying beside her couldn't bear the sudden horror scene, so she rushed out of the bamboo shed and vomited non-stop.Yin Danlu paused for a moment, and when she was turning her toes, she saw Jinse's wink, and after she hesitated to speak, she had no choice but to continue with the autopsy.The body had been cut open from the chest cavity to the abdominal cavity, and Yin Danlu found that none of the internal organs exposed inside were intact.
"Danlu, how are you doing?"
Lu Li had already noticed Yueying's strangeness, and ordered Meng Yue to take care of her.He continued to stay in the bamboo shed to wait for the news.
"All the wounds exploded from the inside, that is to say, the murderer poured power into Linglong's body, and then let it explode. Because the power is too strong, accompanied by a certain recoil. That's why Linglong's body came out of the wound. The imperial concubine was thrown out and hit the opposite screen. After the internal explosion is completed, the remaining force will be released from the body, causing the screen to shatter."
"Can you see what power it is?"
Facing this question, Yin Danlu wanted to keep silent.Tiny burn marks can be seen around the exploded forehead, and this burn mark can only be reached by one kind of power, that is fox fire.Yin Danlu looked at Jinse with some embarrassment, it was really difficult for him to confirm.
"It's Foxfire, isn't it?"
Jinse's eyes fell on Linglong's bursting forehead.Yin Danlu didn't speak, but quietly looked away.The bamboo shed was silent, and Lu Li's breathing was a little unsteady.
"Jinse..."
"Do you still trust me?"
Jin Se interrupted Lu Li's words, her eyes still fixed on Linglong's forehead.Lu Li remained silent. He believed in Jinse, but this belief seemed to be shaken, whether it was because of the results of Yin Danlu's autopsy, or because of Jinse's dissatisfaction with Linglong at the beginning.Lu Li wanted to get closer to Jinse, but his feet started to retreat.Jinse raised the corners of her lips slightly, it was a wry smile.
"Mr. Lu, how are you doing?"
Zhou Butou lingered outside the bamboo shed for a long time, and when he saw Lu Li coming out, he went up to meet him.
"Miss Linglong was killed by Foxfire."
"Foxfire? Isn't that a fox demon!"
"I knew that Jinse was a vixen!"
Zhou's mother suddenly appeared from behind, pointing at Jinse who came out of the bamboo shed and cursed.
"Mother Zhou, you can't say that, and you have no evidence."
Zhou Butou immediately stopped Zhou's mother who wanted to rush up.
"Who said I didn't! When Linglong died, I heard the voice and rushed into the room. I saw this woman jumping out of the window and fleeing."
"Did you see her face?"
"I didn't see the face." Zhou's mother's voice lowered slightly, and then became high-pitched again, "But I recognize her scarlet dress!"
Everyone's eyes focused on Jinse's dress, which was indeed a crimson dress.
"Mother Zhou, your evidence is still far-fetched."
Zhou catcher frowned.There are many clothes of this color on the outside, so it cannot be identified as Jinse.
"Then, there is something missing from my daughter!"
"What?"
"A jade Linglong made of Cangyu, which she has been hanging around her waist. When I brought her back, she was wearing it on her body."
Zhou Butou called Wu Zuo to ask him, but he had never seen that Yu Linglong.
"This woman must have taken it!"
"That, girl Jinse..."
"You can do a body search, and Wuweiju can also do a search."
"Of course you let them search, maybe you have hidden that thing long ago."
Mother Zhou said with a look of disgust.Jinse snorted softly and turned her head away.But Yin Danlu on the side frowned, because he knew what that Yu Linglong was.
"Mother Zhou, I think this case needs to be investigated carefully. It's too late today, so let's leave first."
Jinse is a person who does nothing, not to mention that Lu Li is talking about Foxfire, Zhou Butou will naturally not believe Zhou's mother's words.After being pushed and shoved by the yamen servants and persuaded by Zhou Butou, Zhou's mother returned to Huafang cursing.Lu Li didn't know what to do next, so he hurried back to Wuweiju.
"Lu Li, although I said that the foxfire caused Linglong's death, it's not so accurate. You have to know that many monsters that can manipulate flames are possible."
Yin Danlu sat across from Lu Li in embarrassment, trying to explain to him.But Lu Li didn't seem to listen.
"What is Yu Linglong?"
Lu Li did not listen, he was thinking about the missing Yu Linglong.
"Yu Linglong? That..."
"Don't lie to me. When Mama Zhou mentioned Yu Linglong, I could feel the change in your aura."
Yin Danlu hesitated for a while, then said.
"I'm not sure if what Mother Zhou was talking about is the Yu Linglong we know. As far as we know, there are five Yu Linglongs, which are made of white jade, beryl, black jade, blood jade, and topaz, representing the five elements. The jade used by Yu Linglong is different from that used by ordinary people. It is a crystal formed by gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the essence of the sun and the moon. Only one jade is needed, and no matter whether it is a demon or a god, it can achieve the goal of advancing. If all five jades are complete, the power will be invincible. I got it. But legends can have earth-shaking power.”
"That's all?"
"Of course it's more than that. The five kinds of Jade Linglong represent the five elements, so they have corresponding abilities. White jade represents gold, which is indestructible and extremely strong. Cangyu represents wood, which has a strong regenerative ability. Moyu It represents water, with softness to overcome strength, and its attack power is the strongest. Blood jade represents fire, which has a strong absorption power and can absorb all power, but especially likes blood. Topaz represents earth, with extremely strong defensive power, and can hide invisibly."
Yin Danlu explained everything about Yu Linglong in one breath, while Lu Li looked thoughtful.He remembered the situation when Linglong came to Wuweiju to seek medical treatment. At that time, she was seriously ill. Even an adult man could not bear the pain, but she seemed not as serious as he imagined.Maybe it's because of the Cangyu she wears.
"Could it be that the monsters from all over the world want to be obtained by all the immortals?"
"It's about the same. Back then, because of Yu Linglong, the Eight Wilds and the Four Seas fought continuously, and even spread to Kyushu, causing countless deaths and injuries."
"Then Jinse probably wants it too."
"Actually, I really want it too."
Yin Danlu said with a wry smile.
"But……"
"Do you want to say that Jinse is most suspected of Linglong's death this time?" Yin Danlu interrupted Lu Li, "But when Linglong died, Jinse did not leave Wuweiju."
"She can leave her soul..."
"Do you know what you're talking about?" Yin Danlu jumped up suddenly, grabbed Lu Li's lapel, and pulled him towards her. "Maybe Jinse really wants Yu Linglong. But she won't kill people!"
"But how to explain that wound? Isn't it your autopsy?"
Lu Li had never yelled like this before, this was the first time.
"Lu Li!" Yin Danlu yelled back in a louder voice, "You love her, right? If you love her, you should know that Jin Se will not be the murderer!"
"Whether I am a murderer or not is up to me."
Jinse was still wearing that crimson dress, standing at the door with a cold expression.Lu Li's trembling lips moved, but he didn't make a sound after all.
"I will prove my innocence, and then you can choose whether to continue to believe me."
"...Jinser!"
At last a sound came out, as if all the strength had been exhausted, and then there was silence.Yin Danlu put down Lu Li impatiently, and stepped forward to block Jinse.
"Anyway, no one knows your identity, so let them think it was done by the fox demon. As for the truth, we will investigate later, and we will definitely find out."
"But what about Zhou's mother? She will never give up. Besides, I don't want to cause you any trouble. "
When Jinse said this, her eyes drifted to the dejected Lu Li.She had never seen Lu Li showing such a painful expression, and the arm that had just been raised dropped down again.
Lu Li raised his head and turned his eyes towards the door. He heard the sound of clothes fluttering.He involuntarily quickened his pace, his fingers touched the soft fabric in mid-air, he didn't know where the strength came from, and the slender arms quickly and accurately embraced his chest.The breath is filled with the smell of sandalwood, and the smooth hair can be felt on the cheeks.He knew that his arm was wrapping around Jinse's waist, and the other was also around immediately, tightly encircling her into his embrace, as if he was afraid that she would disappear in the next moment.
Jinse was a little surprised, she didn't expect Lu Li to rush forward like this.Through the not-so-thick material, he could feel Lu Li's rapid heartbeat and slightly elevated body temperature.This time, he hugged her harder than ever, as if he wanted to melt her into his body.
"Dan Lu is right, we can find the truth." After a long time, Lu Li trembled and said, "Stay here...I don't want you to go..."
"If I stay here, I won't be able to find the real culprit." Jin Se's whisper made Lu Li's tightly hugged arms stop, "You will know when the truth comes out."
Jinse sighed and turned around, stretched out her hand to caress Lu Li's cheek, then wrapped her arms around his neck, and whispered in his ear.
"If you still believe in me, let me go. Only in this way can the real culprit be found. We can't all be exposed."
Lu Li's arms tightened even more, but Jinse pulled them away forcefully, and his voice became louder in vain.
"Since you don't believe me, why bother to keep me. I'm Qingqiu Nine Tails, can't I let go of you as a mortal?"
After all, Jinse drifted away.The crimson skirt slipped through Lu Li's fingers, until all the sounds in his ears disappeared, and Lu Li fell to his knees.Yin Danlu stood outside the door, watching him tightly bound his clenched hands to his chest, curled up there, sobbing softly.
Jinse fled in fear of crime.This is what Zhou's mother told Zhou Butou after she found out that Jinse was missing.She spoke with a confident expression, as if there were no other suspects except Jinse.Even though he was quite dissatisfied with Jinse on weekdays, Meng Yue couldn't help but want to curse when he saw Zhou's mother.
"Young Master, Mother Zhou is going too far! Why did you insist on Jinse? Now that the barrier is broken, any monsters and ghosts can enter Kyushu, and there is not only one Jinse for fox demons. Moreover, I think Jinse's ability, There is no need to kill at all."
Meng Yue said angrily.
"Meng Yue's words make some sense. There are monsters from all over Kyushu now, so it's hard to guarantee that there are no other fox monsters among them."
Yueying is obviously on Meng Yue's side.
"That's what I said, but the current situation is indeed not good for Jinse." Yin Danlu should be one of the most calm people among them, "Lu Li, what do you want to do next?"
"Dan Lu, what exactly is the wound caused by the fox fire?"
"Fox fires can be divided into three types. One is black fires. Most of the people who use this kind of fox fires are wild foxes. They don't belong to any ethnic group. The second type is red fires. This kind of fox fires belongs to fox demons with a certain level of cultivation. It is possible for them to advance to become a nine-tailed fox. The third type is silver, which is the kind of fox fire controlled by Jinse, and only nine-tailed foxes can have it."
Yin Danlu paused and continued.
"The damage caused by each type of fox fire is different. Although they can all be fatal, the wounds will be different. The damage caused by black fire is the greatest, because the wild fox's attack is the most brutal and reckless. The wounds are usually large, And there will be black flame patterns around it. The wound of Chihuo is relatively small, and there will be burnt black marks around the wound. The wound formed by silver and white is the smallest. If the operator controls it properly, the wound cannot be seen from the outside Yes. Even if there is a wound, the burn marks around it are extremely small."
"Then the wound this time..."
Lu Li asked with a frown.
"The wound this time is very strange. Although it is very small, the burn marks around it are also minimal, but I don't understand why the face of the corpse is swollen like that. If it was really caused by Jinse, it is impossible to do such a thing with her cultivation base A savage attack. And what Meng Yue said is right, even if she steals the Cangyu with her skills, she can still hide it without anyone noticing it, and there is no need to kill people at all."
"But the wound conforms to the characteristics of Yinbai, how can this be explained?"
"Maybe there are other Nine-Tails?"
"It is indeed possible...but why are you wearing scarlet clothes?"
Meng Yue's question was not impossible, but what Lu Li couldn't figure out was why the murderer had to wear scarlet clothes.
"Maybe they want to frame you."
Yue Ying suddenly widened her eyes and said.
"Then what's the purpose of this person? Personal grievances with Jinse, or ulterior motives?"
Yin Danlu frowned and thought.
"I don't think we'll ever be able to solve this mystery until we find the real culprit."
"The real murderer... If the real murderer is for Yu Linglong, then as long as we know the whereabouts of the remaining four Yu Linglongs, we can sit back and wait."
Yin Danlu's eyes fell on Lu Li's calm eyes.
"Dan Lu, can you find the whereabouts of the remaining four Yu Linglong?"
"I'll try my best."
Under Jinse and Yueying's hard and soft tactics, Lu Li and Yin Danlu had no choice but to take everyone to join the outing team.Meng Yue reluctantly became a porter, holding a food box in each of his left and right hands.
"Hey, let me tell you. This is the fruit of my one-night labor with Yueying. If you dare to smash it, I will sacrifice you to the Wu Zang Temple."
Jinse raised her eyebrows and threatened nakedly.Facing the threat, Meng Yue glared back at Jinse unceremoniously.
"Hey! Isn't this Mr. Lu?"
Walking to the shore of the Broken Galaxy River, on a flower boat hung with red palace lanterns, a gorgeously dressed middle-aged woman shouted at Lu Li.Jinse squinted her eyes and looked at the woman, who was wearing a bright red dress with large peonies embroidered on it.From the thick and gaudy makeup, the traces left by the years can be vaguely seen.Three gold hairpins are inserted obliquely on the falling cloud bun, and peonies echo on the other side.The cardamom-smeared fingers were holding an apricot-colored silk handkerchief, and waved it in Lu Li's direction a few times.
"Gaudy!"
Hearing Jinse gnashing her teeth and cursing in a low voice, Yueying froze for a moment, then covered her mouth and snickered.
"Mother Zhou."
When Lu Li heard the voice, he knew it was Zhou's mother from Linglong Huafang, so he saluted respectfully.Mother Zhou asked while returning the gift.
"Mr. Lu is also here for an outing?"
"Come out and walk around."
"It's time for you to go out for a walk. You're always stuck in nothing, but you're going to get sick from boredom." Mother Zhou said with concern, "Oh, that's right. Last time you cured Linglong's illness, I haven't Thank you so much."
"It's nothing more than a little effort. I don't know if Miss Linglong is doing well?"
"That's great, of course it's great. Since taking your medicine, the disease has recovered very quickly. Speaking of which, Linglong has been thinking of thanking you."
"Miss Linglong is in good health."
Lu Li refused politely again, but was about to leave when he heard the sound of a zither coming from the flower boat.
"Flowing water..."
"This is my son's favorite song."
Meng Yue has been with Lu Li since he was a child, and whenever he listens to him play the piano, this piece of Flowing Water is a must.
"Foomy!"
Jinse cursed again, and was about to reach out to grab Lu Li, when the music in the flower boat stopped.
"Linglong made a fool of herself."
Standing on the bow of the flower boat was a woman in plain clothes, with a plain goose-yellow dress, her long black hair tied up in a bun with a jasper hairpin, and a pair of simple pearl earrings swaying slowly with her movements.A jade Linglong hanging from her waist is looming between the skirts swaying in the wind.
"Miss Linglong's piano skills are very good."
Lu Li responded politely.
"Linglong heard this piece of music in Wuweiju. Although Linglong was dying of illness at that time, she still remembered the piece. After she recovered from her illness, she found the music score to learn, but it was not half as good as Mr. Shang."
"Miss praises. The running water of the girl just now is already very good."
"Linglong has always wanted to thank Mr. for saving his life. Since Mr. came here on an outing today, it is considered a predestined relationship. How about letting Linglong play the piano for Mr.?"
Lu Li was about to answer, but was stopped by Jinse.
"It's enough for Miss Linglong to remember this kindness, and we are not the ones to reciprocate. Just now, Miss Linglong's flowing water is enough."
Linglong's thinly made-up face was still smiling, and her almond eyes turned leisurely to Jinse.
"The girl is..."
"Jinser."
"Miss Jinse." Linglong Yingying bowed, "It seems that Miss Jinse should be Mr. Lu's wife."
As she said that, her eyes fell on the hands that Jinse and Lu Li held.
"What does the girl know?"
"Don't dare. I'm just curious. When Linglong went to Wuweiju to seek medical treatment, she never saw the girl."
"It's not too late to see you now."
Jinse subconsciously clenched Lu Li's hand. Lu Li felt some pain, frowned but didn't make a sound.
"It's Linglong who is being rude. Since everyone is here for an outing, Linglong won't bother you."
Linglong gave another salute to everyone, and then went back to Huafang.Jinse dragged Lu Li forward for no reason, Meng Yue wanted to catch up, but was dragged back by Yin Danlu.
"Why are you following him? Jinse won't eat him."
Due to Yin Danlu's arm strength, Meng Yue had no choice but to follow them to the other side of the river bank with a displeased face.
"Jinse, slow down...my hand hurts..."
Jinse, who was in a rage, didn't hear Lu Li's words at all, and continued to stride forward, until the person behind her staggered, and then she realized it.
If Jinse hadn't turned around in time, Lu Li might have fallen and kissed the ground.Lu Li smelled the unique sandalwood scent on Jinse's body, and the soft touch on his hand told him what kind of situation he was in.He wanted to stand up in embarrassment, but fell down again because of his panic.Fearing that he would be injured, Jinse stretched out her hand to grab him, and fell down again.
"do not move!"
Jinse sternly stopped Lu Li who wanted to get up again.
"I...I don't want to lie down like this..."
Lu Li turned his face away in embarrassment, although he couldn't see Jinse's blushing face at all.
"If you answer my question well, you can get up." Jinse simply sat on Lu Li's body, looking down at Lu Li's embarrassed expression, "Tell me, what's going on with that Linglong?"
"At that time, she was very ill, and the medicine was ineffective. Zhou's mother thought that she was not sick, but bewitched by evil spirits. So she found Wuweiju. But in fact, she had a head disease. This kind of disease can make people have abnormal headaches, but it is not incurable. disease."
"Then why is she dying?"
"To treat this kind of disease, you have to prick the head with an needle. If you don't do it well, you will die on the spot. That's why no doctor dared to treat it, so it was delayed like that."
"Then you are quite brave."
Jinse raised her eyebrows.
"It's just that I can't bear to hear her cry of pain."
"In that case, I should praise you for pity and pity."
Lu Li heard something from Jinse's mocking voice, and his face turned even redder.
"do you like her?"
Jinse leaned down and asked in Lu Li's ear.The air in his breath swept across Lu Li's ears.
"Don't hate it."
Lu Li answered softly, Jinse seemed very satisfied with the answer, and the corners of his mouth raised unconsciously.The slightly warm lips brushed Lu Li's cheek inadvertently, and Jinse rested her head on Lu Li's warm chest, and she heard Lu Li's heartbeat speeding up.
"Meng Yue, don't look at it, they will come back by themselves in a while."
Yin Danlu dragged Meng Yue back and sat him down on the ground.
"It's almost time to come back."
Yueying smiled and handed over the food plate, and said a few words of comfort.
"Huh? It seems that we get along well."
Yin Danlu took the wine offered by Yueying and drank it in one gulp.
"Jinse, Mr. Lu, come and eat quickly."
Yueying stood up, pulled Lu Li to sit down, and handed over the food plate.Lu Li sniffed lightly, and knew that the plate contained sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice cakes and peach blossom cakes.
"Mr. Lu, this sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice cake was made by Jinse herself. The sweet-scented osmanthus was pickled and pickled last year."
"delicious."
Lu Li took a bite cautiously, for fear of missing something.
"Linglong, you should give up. That Jinse girl is not a cheap lamp, and Mr. Lu obviously likes her. Why do you have to suffer here?"
Mother Zhou was waving the apricot silk handkerchief while talking, as if she was afraid that others would not see it.It's a pity that Linglong on the opposite side only wants to land on Lu Li, so she won't see it.
"Linglong, my good daughter, have you listened to your mother?"
"I heard, mother." Linglong frowned, and replied impatiently, "Which man in the world doesn't have three wives and four concubines. With my background, I can only be a concubine instead of marrying those stinky men." Being a concubine is better than marrying Mr. Lu."
"Oh, good girl. Why are you so stubborn? Look at that Jinse girl, is she the woman who will let Mr. Lu take a concubine?"
Zhou's mother's words made Linglong think of Jinse, that woman in scarlet clothes might be the most beautiful woman she has ever seen, even she, the oiran, can't help herself.Lu Li was blind so he couldn't see her beauty, but judging from their words and deeds, Mr. Lu did have a crush on her.A man doesn't fall in love with a woman because of her appearance, so this relationship... Linglong dare not think about it, because she knows that it is actually difficult for her to gain a foothold between these two people, or that the relationship between these two people has already been established. There is no room for others.
"Mom, I'm tired. Let me rest for a while."
As she said that, Linglong lay down on the imperial concubine's couch with her back to Zhou's mother.The apricot-colored silk handkerchief waved, but it finally fell down feebly.
"Then you have a rest, I will call you later."
Linglong closed her eyes, and heard the door being closed, and the sound of chaotic footsteps outside the door fading away.She sighed leisurely, reached out to touch the Yu Linglong hanging from her waist, and gently stroked it with her fingers.
The jade is a light cyan color, but it reveals some white. This piece of beautiful jade is carved into a delicate hollowed out sphere.The name Linglong also comes from this.
"Yu Linglong, what do you think I should do?"
Linglong muttered to herself, gradually feeling sleepy.In a daze, she seemed to see someone standing in front of her.She tried to open her eyes to see clearly, but only saw the crimson robes.The next moment, I felt a hot pain on my forehead.Linglong opened her mouth wide in horror, but there was no sound.She could only hold Yu Linglong tightly in her hand in vain, the veins on the back of her hand were bulging due to excessive tension.Immediately afterwards, the body was thrown heavily by an invisible force, and the body, which lost gravity, fell freely and hit the opposite screen.The egret painted on it flying straight into the blue sky was torn to pieces by this powerful external force.
The loud noise alarmed the people outside the flower boat, Zhou's mother staggered into Linglong's room, only to see a corner of the crimson dress disappearing out of the window.
"Meng Yue, why is it so noisy outside?"
Jinse frowned, rubbing her temple gently with one hand.
"It's Zhou's mother... Well, she said that Linglong died yesterday afternoon."
Meng Yue locked the door in a panic and was about to find Lu Li.
"Dead? How did you die?"
"I don't know either. Anyway, Zhou's mother is leading people to make trouble at the door. I'll go find the young master first."
A large crowd of people is gathering outside Wuweiju's gate, most of them are here to watch the excitement.Zhou's mother brought three or four maids, and some strong and strong men were standing at the door and shouting.Jinse stood on the catalpa tree in the courtyard and looked out for a while, then tapped her feet and flew down into the courtyard.
"Jinser."
Jinse turned her head and saw Lu Li standing behind her, but his expression seemed to indicate something terrible.
"Jinse, Meng Yue told me just now." Lu Li hesitated for a moment, but finally said it, "Mother Zhou believes that you killed Linglong."
"Do you believe it?"
"Of course I don't believe it. But..."
"Are you talking about the evidence?" Lu Li nodded silently, and Jin Se turned around with a wry smile, "Then let's go."
Lu Li frowned and stood there, suddenly he didn't know how to get out of Wuweiju.
"Let's go."
A low sigh came from the ear, feeling the warmth from the palm, and the body involuntarily walked to the door.
"Mr. Lu, my mother Zhou respects that you are a gentleman, but she can't cover up the murderer! Today I will definitely make this woman pay for my daughter's life! You foxy girl! You must know that Linglong is determined to marry Mr. Lu, so you are so cruel Kill her with your own hands!" Mother Zhou stared at Jinse with fire in her eyes, "My poor, miserable daughter! I lost my parents when I was a child. Although I am a bustard, I still have a conscience. I have worked hard. I was brought up through hardships, hoping to have someone to rely on when I was old. I didn’t realize that I was asked to send a white-haired man to a black-haired man! Neighbors, you don’t know how miserable my daughter died! Flowers bloomed on my forehead , The seven orifices are bleeding! Ouch! Even my mother dare not recognize me!"
Zhou's mother scolded for a while, and then wailed again, which caused the crowd of onlookers to whisper.We are all old neighbors for decades, and it seems inappropriate to help anyone.Ever since, everyone was just whispering to each other, but no one dared to speak out.
"Mother Zhou, if Jinse really killed someone, I, Lu Li, will never defend her. But the premise is that there must be evidence. If you still trust me, let me go to the scene to investigate."
"Okay! I'll let you investigate and convince you!"
There were also crowds of people outside the Linglong Flower Boat. People from the county government had arrived earlier and were driving the crowd out of the crime scene.Zhou Catcher raised his head and saw Lu Li and his party approaching from a distance, so he quickly made a way through the crowd.
"Mr. Lu, I know about Zhou's mother going to Wuweiju. It's really embarrassing for you. It's all because we didn't stop it."
"It's okay, Mother Zhou is too sad." Lu Li recognized that it was Butou Zhou's voice, "Butou Zhou, can we go to Linglong's room? Also, I want to see Linglong's body."
"No problem, no problem. Come with me."
Since the last time he solved the roe and swan incident, Zhou Butou absolutely respected Lu Lina.Catcher Zhou led them into Linglong's room, which was in a mess.The imperial concubine's couch facing the window fell to the ground, and the soft cloth on it was torn apart, as if it had been shattered by a powerful force.Lu Li stretched out his hand to touch the broken imperial concubine's couch, with a serious expression on his face.
Yin Danlu saw the same broken screen on the opposite side for the first time. If she read correctly, the screen was made of ebony.This kind of wood is so strong, but now it is dilapidated like debris, and its original appearance can no longer be seen.
"It seems that the murderer has laid down a ruthless hand, and he will never give up until he is killed."
"And it's a fatal blow."
Meng Yue stood aside with his arms folded, and scanned the tidy surroundings.
"Miss Linglong should have no chance to do anything to resist, and only the imperial concubine's couch and the screen were the most damaged, while everything else was intact."
"Where is the body?"
"plz follow me."
Linglong's body was transferred to a temporary bamboo shed outside Huafang, surrounded by several government servants and guarded, and two forensics were conducting an autopsy inside.From their bewildered looks, Catcher Zhou could see that the autopsy was fruitless.The record they handed over only said, "He died with his forehead burst open and his internal organs ruptured."
"Danlu, help me confirm."
In the past, these tasks were done by Meng Yue, but this time the incident involved Jinse.After all, Meng Yue is young and doesn't know enough about these ancient monsters. It may be difficult for him to get the information he wants after an autopsy.
Yin Danlu hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Jinse.Seeing that she turned her head away and did not look at herself, she sighed helplessly.
Uncovering the white cloth covering the corpse, Yin Danlu couldn't help frowning.He had seen Linglong's appearance before she was alive, but her current appearance was so terrifying that even he didn't want to take a second look.A hole had burst open in the forehead, apparently from the inside.The entire face was swollen due to the powerful explosion, and the skin was also blue-purple due to the burst of blood vessels, and now the color has become darker.Yin Danlu carefully removed the white cloth to the corpse's thighs, and Yueying beside her couldn't bear the sudden horror scene, so she rushed out of the bamboo shed and vomited non-stop.Yin Danlu paused for a moment, and when she was turning her toes, she saw Jinse's wink, and after she hesitated to speak, she had no choice but to continue with the autopsy.The body had been cut open from the chest cavity to the abdominal cavity, and Yin Danlu found that none of the internal organs exposed inside were intact.
"Danlu, how are you doing?"
Lu Li had already noticed Yueying's strangeness, and ordered Meng Yue to take care of her.He continued to stay in the bamboo shed to wait for the news.
"All the wounds exploded from the inside, that is to say, the murderer poured power into Linglong's body, and then let it explode. Because the power is too strong, accompanied by a certain recoil. That's why Linglong's body came out of the wound. The imperial concubine was thrown out and hit the opposite screen. After the internal explosion is completed, the remaining force will be released from the body, causing the screen to shatter."
"Can you see what power it is?"
Facing this question, Yin Danlu wanted to keep silent.Tiny burn marks can be seen around the exploded forehead, and this burn mark can only be reached by one kind of power, that is fox fire.Yin Danlu looked at Jinse with some embarrassment, it was really difficult for him to confirm.
"It's Foxfire, isn't it?"
Jinse's eyes fell on Linglong's bursting forehead.Yin Danlu didn't speak, but quietly looked away.The bamboo shed was silent, and Lu Li's breathing was a little unsteady.
"Jinse..."
"Do you still trust me?"
Jin Se interrupted Lu Li's words, her eyes still fixed on Linglong's forehead.Lu Li remained silent. He believed in Jinse, but this belief seemed to be shaken, whether it was because of the results of Yin Danlu's autopsy, or because of Jinse's dissatisfaction with Linglong at the beginning.Lu Li wanted to get closer to Jinse, but his feet started to retreat.Jinse raised the corners of her lips slightly, it was a wry smile.
"Mr. Lu, how are you doing?"
Zhou Butou lingered outside the bamboo shed for a long time, and when he saw Lu Li coming out, he went up to meet him.
"Miss Linglong was killed by Foxfire."
"Foxfire? Isn't that a fox demon!"
"I knew that Jinse was a vixen!"
Zhou's mother suddenly appeared from behind, pointing at Jinse who came out of the bamboo shed and cursed.
"Mother Zhou, you can't say that, and you have no evidence."
Zhou Butou immediately stopped Zhou's mother who wanted to rush up.
"Who said I didn't! When Linglong died, I heard the voice and rushed into the room. I saw this woman jumping out of the window and fleeing."
"Did you see her face?"
"I didn't see the face." Zhou's mother's voice lowered slightly, and then became high-pitched again, "But I recognize her scarlet dress!"
Everyone's eyes focused on Jinse's dress, which was indeed a crimson dress.
"Mother Zhou, your evidence is still far-fetched."
Zhou catcher frowned.There are many clothes of this color on the outside, so it cannot be identified as Jinse.
"Then, there is something missing from my daughter!"
"What?"
"A jade Linglong made of Cangyu, which she has been hanging around her waist. When I brought her back, she was wearing it on her body."
Zhou Butou called Wu Zuo to ask him, but he had never seen that Yu Linglong.
"This woman must have taken it!"
"That, girl Jinse..."
"You can do a body search, and Wuweiju can also do a search."
"Of course you let them search, maybe you have hidden that thing long ago."
Mother Zhou said with a look of disgust.Jinse snorted softly and turned her head away.But Yin Danlu on the side frowned, because he knew what that Yu Linglong was.
"Mother Zhou, I think this case needs to be investigated carefully. It's too late today, so let's leave first."
Jinse is a person who does nothing, not to mention that Lu Li is talking about Foxfire, Zhou Butou will naturally not believe Zhou's mother's words.After being pushed and shoved by the yamen servants and persuaded by Zhou Butou, Zhou's mother returned to Huafang cursing.Lu Li didn't know what to do next, so he hurried back to Wuweiju.
"Lu Li, although I said that the foxfire caused Linglong's death, it's not so accurate. You have to know that many monsters that can manipulate flames are possible."
Yin Danlu sat across from Lu Li in embarrassment, trying to explain to him.But Lu Li didn't seem to listen.
"What is Yu Linglong?"
Lu Li did not listen, he was thinking about the missing Yu Linglong.
"Yu Linglong? That..."
"Don't lie to me. When Mama Zhou mentioned Yu Linglong, I could feel the change in your aura."
Yin Danlu hesitated for a while, then said.
"I'm not sure if what Mother Zhou was talking about is the Yu Linglong we know. As far as we know, there are five Yu Linglongs, which are made of white jade, beryl, black jade, blood jade, and topaz, representing the five elements. The jade used by Yu Linglong is different from that used by ordinary people. It is a crystal formed by gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the essence of the sun and the moon. Only one jade is needed, and no matter whether it is a demon or a god, it can achieve the goal of advancing. If all five jades are complete, the power will be invincible. I got it. But legends can have earth-shaking power.”
"That's all?"
"Of course it's more than that. The five kinds of Jade Linglong represent the five elements, so they have corresponding abilities. White jade represents gold, which is indestructible and extremely strong. Cangyu represents wood, which has a strong regenerative ability. Moyu It represents water, with softness to overcome strength, and its attack power is the strongest. Blood jade represents fire, which has a strong absorption power and can absorb all power, but especially likes blood. Topaz represents earth, with extremely strong defensive power, and can hide invisibly."
Yin Danlu explained everything about Yu Linglong in one breath, while Lu Li looked thoughtful.He remembered the situation when Linglong came to Wuweiju to seek medical treatment. At that time, she was seriously ill. Even an adult man could not bear the pain, but she seemed not as serious as he imagined.Maybe it's because of the Cangyu she wears.
"Could it be that the monsters from all over the world want to be obtained by all the immortals?"
"It's about the same. Back then, because of Yu Linglong, the Eight Wilds and the Four Seas fought continuously, and even spread to Kyushu, causing countless deaths and injuries."
"Then Jinse probably wants it too."
"Actually, I really want it too."
Yin Danlu said with a wry smile.
"But……"
"Do you want to say that Jinse is most suspected of Linglong's death this time?" Yin Danlu interrupted Lu Li, "But when Linglong died, Jinse did not leave Wuweiju."
"She can leave her soul..."
"Do you know what you're talking about?" Yin Danlu jumped up suddenly, grabbed Lu Li's lapel, and pulled him towards her. "Maybe Jinse really wants Yu Linglong. But she won't kill people!"
"But how to explain that wound? Isn't it your autopsy?"
Lu Li had never yelled like this before, this was the first time.
"Lu Li!" Yin Danlu yelled back in a louder voice, "You love her, right? If you love her, you should know that Jin Se will not be the murderer!"
"Whether I am a murderer or not is up to me."
Jinse was still wearing that crimson dress, standing at the door with a cold expression.Lu Li's trembling lips moved, but he didn't make a sound after all.
"I will prove my innocence, and then you can choose whether to continue to believe me."
"...Jinser!"
At last a sound came out, as if all the strength had been exhausted, and then there was silence.Yin Danlu put down Lu Li impatiently, and stepped forward to block Jinse.
"Anyway, no one knows your identity, so let them think it was done by the fox demon. As for the truth, we will investigate later, and we will definitely find out."
"But what about Zhou's mother? She will never give up. Besides, I don't want to cause you any trouble. "
When Jinse said this, her eyes drifted to the dejected Lu Li.She had never seen Lu Li showing such a painful expression, and the arm that had just been raised dropped down again.
Lu Li raised his head and turned his eyes towards the door. He heard the sound of clothes fluttering.He involuntarily quickened his pace, his fingers touched the soft fabric in mid-air, he didn't know where the strength came from, and the slender arms quickly and accurately embraced his chest.The breath is filled with the smell of sandalwood, and the smooth hair can be felt on the cheeks.He knew that his arm was wrapping around Jinse's waist, and the other was also around immediately, tightly encircling her into his embrace, as if he was afraid that she would disappear in the next moment.
Jinse was a little surprised, she didn't expect Lu Li to rush forward like this.Through the not-so-thick material, he could feel Lu Li's rapid heartbeat and slightly elevated body temperature.This time, he hugged her harder than ever, as if he wanted to melt her into his body.
"Dan Lu is right, we can find the truth." After a long time, Lu Li trembled and said, "Stay here...I don't want you to go..."
"If I stay here, I won't be able to find the real culprit." Jin Se's whisper made Lu Li's tightly hugged arms stop, "You will know when the truth comes out."
Jinse sighed and turned around, stretched out her hand to caress Lu Li's cheek, then wrapped her arms around his neck, and whispered in his ear.
"If you still believe in me, let me go. Only in this way can the real culprit be found. We can't all be exposed."
Lu Li's arms tightened even more, but Jinse pulled them away forcefully, and his voice became louder in vain.
"Since you don't believe me, why bother to keep me. I'm Qingqiu Nine Tails, can't I let go of you as a mortal?"
After all, Jinse drifted away.The crimson skirt slipped through Lu Li's fingers, until all the sounds in his ears disappeared, and Lu Li fell to his knees.Yin Danlu stood outside the door, watching him tightly bound his clenched hands to his chest, curled up there, sobbing softly.
Jinse fled in fear of crime.This is what Zhou's mother told Zhou Butou after she found out that Jinse was missing.She spoke with a confident expression, as if there were no other suspects except Jinse.Even though he was quite dissatisfied with Jinse on weekdays, Meng Yue couldn't help but want to curse when he saw Zhou's mother.
"Young Master, Mother Zhou is going too far! Why did you insist on Jinse? Now that the barrier is broken, any monsters and ghosts can enter Kyushu, and there is not only one Jinse for fox demons. Moreover, I think Jinse's ability, There is no need to kill at all."
Meng Yue said angrily.
"Meng Yue's words make some sense. There are monsters from all over Kyushu now, so it's hard to guarantee that there are no other fox monsters among them."
Yueying is obviously on Meng Yue's side.
"That's what I said, but the current situation is indeed not good for Jinse." Yin Danlu should be one of the most calm people among them, "Lu Li, what do you want to do next?"
"Dan Lu, what exactly is the wound caused by the fox fire?"
"Fox fires can be divided into three types. One is black fires. Most of the people who use this kind of fox fires are wild foxes. They don't belong to any ethnic group. The second type is red fires. This kind of fox fires belongs to fox demons with a certain level of cultivation. It is possible for them to advance to become a nine-tailed fox. The third type is silver, which is the kind of fox fire controlled by Jinse, and only nine-tailed foxes can have it."
Yin Danlu paused and continued.
"The damage caused by each type of fox fire is different. Although they can all be fatal, the wounds will be different. The damage caused by black fire is the greatest, because the wild fox's attack is the most brutal and reckless. The wounds are usually large, And there will be black flame patterns around it. The wound of Chihuo is relatively small, and there will be burnt black marks around the wound. The wound formed by silver and white is the smallest. If the operator controls it properly, the wound cannot be seen from the outside Yes. Even if there is a wound, the burn marks around it are extremely small."
"Then the wound this time..."
Lu Li asked with a frown.
"The wound this time is very strange. Although it is very small, the burn marks around it are also minimal, but I don't understand why the face of the corpse is swollen like that. If it was really caused by Jinse, it is impossible to do such a thing with her cultivation base A savage attack. And what Meng Yue said is right, even if she steals the Cangyu with her skills, she can still hide it without anyone noticing it, and there is no need to kill people at all."
"But the wound conforms to the characteristics of Yinbai, how can this be explained?"
"Maybe there are other Nine-Tails?"
"It is indeed possible...but why are you wearing scarlet clothes?"
Meng Yue's question was not impossible, but what Lu Li couldn't figure out was why the murderer had to wear scarlet clothes.
"Maybe they want to frame you."
Yue Ying suddenly widened her eyes and said.
"Then what's the purpose of this person? Personal grievances with Jinse, or ulterior motives?"
Yin Danlu frowned and thought.
"I don't think we'll ever be able to solve this mystery until we find the real culprit."
"The real murderer... If the real murderer is for Yu Linglong, then as long as we know the whereabouts of the remaining four Yu Linglongs, we can sit back and wait."
Yin Danlu's eyes fell on Lu Li's calm eyes.
"Dan Lu, can you find the whereabouts of the remaining four Yu Linglong?"
"I'll try my best."
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