Chapter 105: Mystery

Yuhu Immortal Sect

Xie Hongchen walked out of the mountain gate, and the disciples around him avoided to the side, paying their respects to him.

He remained indifferent, nodding slightly as he walked straight to the mountain gate.

What Huang Rang said, due to the passage of time, had become difficult to verify.

But his master, in fact, had a rash and impulsive ‘nature,’ not so patient.

Xie Hongchen was uncertain in his heart, wondering what he was about to do.

—He wanted to test his master. The person who raised him, taught him carefully, and cultivated him with great effort.

“Sect Master!” Xie Shaochong’s voice resounded in his ears.

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The two followed each other and went straight to Yeyun Hall.

Meanwhile, at the Celestial Court.

Di Yiqiu retrieved the file about the disappearance of the eldest son of Master Qi.

The file was very detailed, and Master Qi’s involvement was ruled out one by one. It could be seen that the government had investigated the case carefully. Obviously, the claim that “Master Qi had squandered all the family wealth” was not false.

However, the child seemed to have disappeared into thin air, without any clues.

Li Lu stood by the side and, seeing him ponder for a long time, couldn’t help but say, “This case has been inquired about many times by the government office. Later, it was thought that it might be the work of people from the immortal sect, and it was even sent to the Yuhu immortal sect. But there was no result.”

Di Yiqiu nodded and said, “In nearby towns, have there been searches for unidentified children?”

Li Lu replied, “The government has investigated, and we have also searched; we even posted high rewards.”

“Can it reach the heavens?” The chief sneered, his gaze deep and mysterious. After a long time, he said lightly, “I won’t allow it.”

Li Lu was slightly stunned, and looking at him again, he saw determination and fierceness in his eyes.

Di Yiqiu began to examine a large number of files and visit the scenes. This unsolved case was already well-known, and his personal involvement shook the capital.

And this was just the beginning.

On this day,White Tiger Bureau deputy chief Tan Qi brought many official documents and solemnly said, “Chief, the people heard that you are investigating the disappearance of Master Qi’s son. Today, they handed in many petitions.”

Di Yiqiu took them over, one by one, carefully examining them.

Is it so common for missing children in the capital?

Every word on the petitions was shocking.

Tan Qi also found it strange, saying, “These children come from wealthy families and poor families alike. Their parents cherish them as if they were treasures, showering them with endless love. However, after losing them, there is no news, and no one demands ransom. It’s really strange.”

The more Di Yiqiu looked, the more disturbed he became. It was as if he had pulled a thread, slowly revealing the outline of a hidden case of kidnapping children among the common people.

Huang Rang hadn’t seen Di Yiqiu for many days.

However, the chief sent someone every day to deliver letters, informing her of where he had gone and what he was doing.

Upon receiving these letters, Huang Rang was no longer worried.

She was also very busy. Seeing that the end of February had come, the good seeds for next year had finally been successfully planted. All the students in the breeding institute worked hard for this batch of good seeds.

At night, carrying half a bag of seeds, Huang Rang passed by the study and discovered that Di Yiqiu had already returned.

In the study, the candlelight flickered high, and Di Yiqiu sat behind a spacious desk, surrounded by piles of documents.

Seeing Huang Rang, he only said, “Go to sleep early.”

Huang Rang placed the seeds aside and casually asked, “Have you eaten?”

the chief replied, “The kitchen took care of a meal.”

Huang Rang touched his face and muttered, “Don’t know why you’re so busy; you’ve lost weight.”

Di Yiqiu held her hand back, saying, “The culprit in the child abduction case is still at large. The sooner we solve it, the fewer families will be torn apart.”

Huang Rang casually remarked, “Husband is only concerned about other people’s families, not his own delicate wife.”

Di Yiqiu chuckled, “While I may not be concerned about my delicate wife, I do have a delicate wife who cares for me.”

Huang Rang was pleased by his banter, saying, “Then, let me fetch water and relieve your fatigue by washing your feet.”

She said it and did it promptly, quickly fetching hot water from the outside.

As the chief was about to get up, Huang Rang said, “Go on with your work; I won’t disturb you.”

Holding the hot water, she slipped under the desk, half kneeling, gently removing Di Yiqiu’s shoes and socks.

In the dim light beneath the desk, Huang Rang, as she took off his socks, noticed that his feet had many blisters, and the sock soles were stuck with them.

“Your feet…” Huang Rang hesitated to pull forcefully, fearing it might worsen the wounds.

The chief dismissed her concern, saying, “Just walked too many paths; it’s nothing.”

Huang Rang’s hands got wet with water as she gently separated the sock from the skin. After a long time, the sock finally came off.

The chief placed his feet in the hot water, being gently massaged by Huang Rang.

In the dim light beneath the desk, the lady did not speak. As he reviewed the documents, he reached out, wanting to touch the lady’s head. However, his fingertips touched the bridge of her nose, and Huang Rang slightly raised her head, her lips lightly touching his fingertips.

The chief was momentarily stunned. In the faint light beneath the desk, the lady’s lips were slightly parted, gently enclosing his fingertips.

All around was silent except for the flickering candlelight, and the chief’s mind was swaying and flickering like the candle flame. Even if those documents were urgent, he wished for this moment to linger.

“Ah Rang…” he softly called.

In an instant, with a soft sound, the jade belt around his waist was slowly drawn away, sliding down along with the beauty’s jade-like movements.

The chief gently touched Huang Rang’s head, and for a moment, even his soul seemed to be absorbed. He didn’t know if he wanted to push her away or draw her closer.

When Li Lu and Tan Qi came over, they met Huang Rang, who was coming out of the study.

“Madam!” They greeted her respectfully.

Huang Rang nodded and remained silent, quickly retreating.

In the room, the chief drank a cup of cold tea, his demeanor solemn once again, and they resumed discussing the case.

Yuhu immortal sect.

Xie Hongchen and Xie Shaochong, together, reviewed the footage of the day Huang Rang was attacked at the Wugu Altar.

Xie Lingbi did leave the Yuhu immortal sect.

Xie Shaochong was puzzled. “Sect master, even if the elder ancestor left, what does that mean?” He looked at Xie Hongchen and added, “It doesn’t necessarily mean he’s the one who attacked the Third Dream.”

Xie Hongchen said, “I know.”

After contemplating for a while, he said, “There’s an external storage room with many scrolls inside.”

Xie Shaochong didn’t understand why he mentioned this. “Yes, but there’s nothing important. Just records of wandering disciples and… the annual aptitude test results. But those are all the ones who didn’t pass the test. The records of sect disciples have long been archived in the Yeyun Hall.”

Xie Hongchen said, “Inside, there’s one about the initial test of spiritual roots in Zitong County, 160 years ago, in the third month. Shaochong, I’m going to Loufu Hall. You have a quarter of an hour to open that scroll. Remember, erase the images on the scroll; don’t leave any traces.”

Xie Shaochong was horrified and terrified. “Zitong County, isn’t that your hometown? Check… the disciples who didn’t pass the test… Sect master, I don’t understand.”

Xie Hongchen said, “Go and take a look; remember the names Xie jing and Fei Fang.”

Having said that, he mounted his sword and flew towards Loufu Hall.

Xie Shaochong hurriedly followed, but then stopped again.

What on earth is happening?

But Xie Hongchen’s instructions were not something he dared to disobey.

He had no choice but to rush all the way to the outer gate.

The outer sect  was managed by Xie Lingbi’s son, Xie Yuanshu.

How strict could it be?

Xie Shaochong casually entered there, calculating the time and estimating that Xie Hongchen had already delayed Xie Lingbi, and only then did he hastily search for that scroll.

There were so many scrolls here because none of them were important, and no one bothered to keep them.

Xie Shaochong sorted through them, searching for Zitong County, and then, following the years, he found the one from the year Xie Hongchen mentioned.

—What exactly is the sect master looking for?

Xie Shaochong made up his mind and erased the images on top.

The disciples usually didn’t know about the images on the scrolls.

But individuals with status like Xie Hongchen and Xie Shaochong could certainly erase them. Moreover, these scrolls were not important and were not specially encrypted.

Xie Shaochong hastily flipped through the scroll.

Meanwhile, in Loufu Hall.

Xie Lingbi was not pleased with Xie Hongchen’s arrival.

He said, “That girl is still alive. How come the court unexpectedly has the ability to prevent Sect Master Xie from enforcing sect rules?”

Xie Hongchen said casually, “Master, calm down. Her Heart Sword is connected to the disciple’s lineage. I want to know if her appearance is part of another conspiracy.”

Xie Lingbi replied, “You don’t need to evade the issue. In the end, it’s nothing more than a rebellion sparked by desire, and you can’t let it go.”

Xie Hongchen glanced at the wall, where there was no image of the Eye of World Perception.

He sighed softly. “Master knows me well.”

Xie Lingbi said, “If you can’t bear it, do you find it difficult to act as a master?”

Xie Hongchen responded, “Master, regarding her… I always have an inexplicable sense of familiarity.”

“Shut up!” Xie Lingbi exclaimed in anger. “She’s already married to Di Yiqiu. As a dignified member of our sect, how can you still be attached to a mere ‘woman’?”

Xie Hongchen replied, “Master’s admonition is justified.”

Meanwhile, during their conversation, Xie Shaochong had already erased the traces of the image from the scroll.

He quickly opened the scroll and searched hastily. Scrolls were more convenient than pages, and soon he found information about the infant—Infant Xie Kang, male. Father: Xie Jing, Mother: Fei Fang. Spirit Root: None. Test result: Eliminated!

How could this be?

Xie Shaochong was stunned.

The Yuhu immortal sect had actually conducted a spiritual root test on Xie Jing’s son, and the result was elimination!

How was that possible?!

Someone with a spiritual root like Xie Hongchen was truly a genius.

Even as a baby, it was impossible to get such a result.

Unless he wasn’t Xie Jing’s son,.

But if Xie Hongchen wasn’t Xie Jing’s son, then who was he?!

Xie Shaochong quickly returned the scroll to its place, not daring to linger, and soon left the outer sect.

—What secret did he inadvertently uncover?

He felt uneasy.

Meanwhile, at the Luofu hall, after some back-and-forth between Xie Hongchen and Xie Lingbi, Xie Hongchen finally came out. Xie Hongchen immediately noticed Xie Shaochong’s expression.

Xie Shaochong didn’t say anything, but his expression had already given Xie Hongchen the answer.

Huang Rang didn’t lie; his own identity was indeed questionable.

But who was he?

Why did the Elder ancestor, Xie Lingbi, fabricate an identity for him?

Xie Shaochong forcefully suppressed his pounding heart and said, “Perhaps the elder ancestor just made a mistake. He has no reason to deceive you, right?”

Xie Hongchen remained silent.

He also hoped so, but Huang Rang’s words lingered in his ears, one by one.

“Who am I, really…” He found himself trapped in an even greater mystery.