Chapter 162 Zisang escapes to death
Chapter 162 Zisang escapes to death
During this time, Zheng Luoqi investigated the matter of the Sword Shadow Sect and discovered that Guan Zhitiao and his senior brother She Yizhou were not simple people.
Guan Zhitiao, She Yizhou, Zhan Ningxi, and Lan Ruoxing—these four people were the four black-clad leaders who chased Zheng Luoqi at the Imperial College.
Furthermore, Zheng Luoqi discovered that Zhan Ningxi and Quan Fuyue used to be friends, but they broke up because of Guan Zhijin's matter.
Moreover, Zhan Ningxi was Guan Zhijin's fiancée before, so how did Quan Fuyue and Zhan Ningxi become such good friends? Rivals in love becoming friends? That's so strange, there must be something fishy going on.
However, we'd probably have to ask Quan Fuyue herself about this.
Zheng Luoqi always felt that Guan Zhijin's death was not so simple.
So the relationship between these four people is as follows: She Yizhou is Guan Zhitiao's senior brother, Zhan Ningxi is Guan Zhitiao's brother Guan Zhijin's fiancée, and Lan Ruoxing is Zhan Ningxi's cousin.
It's another complicated relationship...
Time flies, and soon it was time for Guan Zhitiao and Zisang to get married.
However, She Yizhou did not appear on this day.
Guan Zhitong was busy greeting guests, as was Zheng Luoqi. Their wedding was a grand affair with many people coming to join in the fun.
While everyone was busy running around, Zheng Luoqi and the others exchanged glances to indicate that they were ready and just waiting for the right moment.
Time ticked by, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Finally, the moment arrived when Zisang went to pick up the bride.
Zheng Luoqi nodded slightly and gave a coded signal to the others. In an instant, many men in black and archers suddenly appeared around them and rushed straight towards Zisang.
Zi Sang immediately realized that this was the start of their operation. She pretended to fight the men in black for a long time, asking as she fought, "Who are you?"
The man in black on the other side also cooperated by replying, "Go to hell!"
Guan Zhitong, watching from afar, witnessed everything that was happening before his eyes, his heart burning with rage. He never imagined that such a brazen person would dare to attempt an assassination on the eve of his beloved daughter's wedding.
This behavior is a serious provocation against the dignity of his Sword Shadow Sect and cannot be tolerated!
Just as the Sword Shadow Sect disciples joined the battle, the situation was instantly reversed. Zheng Luoqi saw that the time was right, exchanged a glance with Zisang, and Zisang immediately understood.
Taking advantage of the moment when no one was on guard, Zisang quickly swallowed a fake death pill, then pretended to be struck by the black-clad man's sharp palm, suddenly spitting out a mouthful of scarlet blood.
Upon seeing this, Guan Zhitiao disregarded all formalities and rushed towards Zisang with burning anxiety, calling out frantically, "Are you alright! Xingtu! Xingtu!"
Guan Zhitiao held Zisang tightly in his arms, calling her name repeatedly. Zisang's hands gripped Guan Zhitiao's sleeves like iron clamps, and then she slowly closed her eyes.
By this time, all the men in black had retreated. Guan Zhitong also noticed the situation on Zisang's side and immediately came to check.
Guan Zhitong saw that Xingtu, whom her daughter was holding, was already lifeless. Zheng Luoqi and the others arrived one after another. After a moment of composure, they exclaimed in disbelief, "What on earth happened? How could this be? Who was it?"
Just then, someone presented a tassel ornament and said loudly, "Sect Master, this is what fell from the man in black just now!"
This keepsake was arranged by Zheng Luoqi beforehand, but it wasn't made very obvious. Even if it were a counterfeit keepsake, one would have to choose one whose meaning wasn't very direct.
This token is something only those who have met the previous leader of the Wuji Sect will know is his personal possession. If this token is made too obvious, directly implying the Wuji Sect, the effect may be counterproductive, making others suspect that someone is deliberately framing the Wuji Sect.
Therefore, Zheng Luoqi did not choose to directly imitate the Wuji Sect's token, but instead chose a token with a less obvious meaning. At that time, in order to avoid any mistakes, Zheng Luoqi thoroughly investigated the Wuji Sect and finally locked onto this token. As the saying goes, details determine success or failure.
So when Guan Zhitong took a look, he felt that it looked very familiar. After a while, he remembered that he had seen the previous leader of Wuji Sect before. The old man carried this item on his body.
Guan Zhitong immediately connected Wuji Sect with all of this. If all of this was done by Wuji Sect, then it all made sense.
Only the Wuji Sect would be wary of their martial arts lineage and not want it to continue.
Wuji Sect and Jianying Sect originally came from the same sect, but Jianying Sect later separated and became independent.
The Sword Shadow Sect's and Wuji Sect's cultivation techniques were originally one book, but now they have been split in two, with each sect holding half.
If anyone doesn't want the Sword Shadow Sect's techniques to be passed down, it's definitely the Wuji Sect.
Wuji Sect has always wanted to reclaim the Sword Shadow Sect's techniques and reunite the two techniques into one. The Sword Shadow Sect has the same desire to reclaim Wuji Sect's techniques.
Seeing Guan Zhitong carefully examining the token after receiving it, Zheng Luoqi eagerly stepped forward and feigned sadness, asking, "May I ask, in-law, do you know who made this token?"
Guan Zhitong stared at the token in his hand, his brows furrowing slightly, as if lost in thought. After a moment, he slowly raised his head, looked at Zheng Luoqi, and said, "My dear in-law, to be honest, I saw this token on the previous leader of the Wuji Sect. But whether today's events are truly related to the Wuji Sect, I cannot say for sure at this moment."
Despite having some doubts, Guan Zhitong knew that this matter was of great importance, so he did not easily reveal them.
Zheng Luoqi nodded silently after hearing Guan Zhitong's words, indicating that she understood.
At this moment, Guan Zhitiao, who was standing to the side, finally recovered slightly from her immense grief. Her eyes burned with raging anger, and she roared through gritted teeth, "It must have been them! Who else but them would harm our Sword Shadow Sect like this!"
Zheng Luoqi took a deep breath and said to Guan Zhitong in a sorrowful tone, "My dear in-law, today's events have come too unexpectedly. My younger brother has already met with misfortune before he could even marry Miss Guan."
"Our only wish is to bring his remains back to his hometown and bury him next to our parents, so that he can rest in peace..." At this point, Zheng Luoqi could no longer hold back the tears in her eyes, which slid down her cheeks.
Seeing Zheng Luoqi like this, Quan Yuyuan and the others followed suit and cried along with her. They first tried to prepare themselves and pretended to be strong, but then they couldn't hold back their tears and they slid down their cheeks one by one.
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