Chapter 288 Linxizhou, the trouble in Pingqiu Mansion, the king of Huaining County has something strange
Shit?
Kyoto of the Great Wei Dynasty.
As a piece of news came, Xu Qingxiao was stunned.
"Luo Baiyi committed suicide."
Yes.
Luo Baiyi committed suicide.
This is a rumor on the street, and people are talking about it, saying that Luo Baiyi committed suicide for some unknown reason.
There are many rumors among the people.
Some people say that Luo Baiyi is a fireworks woman after all, with an unclean background. Xu Qingxiao is now the Lesser Sage and the Prince of Wei, so Xu Qingxiao's reputation cannot be tarnished.
Some people also say that this is what the empress meant. After all, people in the entire Wei Dynasty are really looking forward to the empress and Xu Qingxiao getting married.
The Empress of Wei also liked Xu Qingxiao, so knowing that Xu Qingxiao raised a canary outside would naturally not end well.
But what exactly it is, no one knows.
About to leave the city.
Xu Qingxiao sighed, he did not expect Luo Baiyi to do this.
In fact, he didn't want Luo Baiyi to die. As long as she told who was behind the scenes, everything would be fine.
Unfortunately, Luo Baiyi still chose to keep it a secret.
Xu Qingxiao understood that the main reason why Luo Baiyi was like this was because of her life experience.
The grace of nurturing is greater than anything else.
Xu Qingxiao was silent for a long time.
He finally went to Taohua An, and when he arrived at Taohua An, the place was more deserted than before.
There are many people outside, watching the fun here.
Everyone was a little surprised when they stepped into Taohua Temple. After all, the rumors outside were all about Luo Baiyi's death, which had a lot to do with Xu Qingxiao.
This rumor is indeed reasonable. After all, for people in the world, Xu Qingxiao is now a person above tens of millions.
If it was rumored that he was related to a fireworks woman, it would be extremely bad for Xu Qingxiao.
However, when Xu Qingxiao appeared, this rumor was broken.
After all, if this was really the case, Xu Qingxiao wouldn't show up.
"Your Majesty, Bai Yi committed suicide because he couldn't think about it. I'm sending people to investigate to find out what happened. Please calm down, Your Majesty."
Upon learning that Xu Qingxiao was coming, Zhang Ruhui hurriedly came from the mourning hall and bowed to Xu Qingxiao.
He is Xu Qingxiao's sworn brother, but now Xu Qingxiao's status is too high, which makes him a little cautious and dare not act casually.
"Brother, you're welcome."
"Don't call it that."
Xu Qingxiao shook his head, he dragged Zhang Ruhui up, as usual, and then spoke.
"There is no need to investigate. As soon as the deceased rests in peace, I will burn a stick of incense for her."
When Xu Qingxiao spoke, he was very calm, which surprised Zhang Ruhui.
However, Zhang Ruhui didn't say much. He didn't need to know these things, and he didn't want to know.
After all, to be honest, it is already a good thing that Xu Qingxiao still recognizes him as his sworn brother.
With the help of Xu Qingxiao's identity, he has been getting better and better this year. Whether it is earning money or status, no one in the Wei Dynasty dares to provoke him.
The sworn brother Xu Qingxiao, this name is too big, the six departments have to give him some face.
But Zhang Ruhui is not stupid. On the contrary, he is very smart. He knows that the higher Xu Qingxiao's status, the more low-key he should be. Otherwise, if Xu Qingxiao is discredited, trouble will come.
Walk towards the mourning hall.
Some women were kneeling aside, sobbing softly. These were all Luo Baiyi's personal maids. If their master died, their lives in the future would not be easy. In addition, it was impossible not to have feelings for them over the years.
Crying is also normal.
In the mourning hall, Luo Baiyi lay quietly in the coffin. She was wearing a white dress, her eyes were closed, and there were obvious marks on her neck. She had hanged herself.
Somewhat quiet.
After Xu Qingxiao appeared, Zhang Ru gave everyone a look, and everyone left voluntarily in an instant.
In the mourning hall.
Only Xu Qingxiao was left.
He looked at the dead Luo Baiyi quietly, his eyes full of complexity.
Xu Qingxiao was very quiet.
Just looking at Luo Baiyi quietly.
After a long time, Xu Qingxiao finally spoke up, breaking the peace.
"I don't want you to die."
"You don't need to be like this."
"You and I are both pitiful people, but I understand your thoughts."
"Perhaps, even if you and I don't meet, it won't be like this."
Xu Qingxiao spoke up.
He didn't know that Luo Baiyi had been passionate about him.
To be honest, if it weren't for the magic in his body that prevented him from contacting others, he would be worried all the time that one day the magic in his body would break out.
The enemy took this as an excuse to kill all his relatives and friends.
Wouldn't that be harmful to others and yourself?
It is precisely because of this that the relationship between him and Luo Baiyi is just a simple friendship, a friendship between gentlemen, as light as water.
Luo Baiyi was his beauty, and the two of them had never spoken to each other, but whenever Xu Qingxiao saw Luo Baiyi, he would feel at peace in his heart.
Because they are the same people.
Now that the beauty has passed away, it is impossible to say that there is no wave in my heart.
"If there is an afterlife, Xu will be able to meet again if he wishes."
Xu Qingxiao whispered. When he said this, he took three incense sticks, lit them, and then inserted them into the incense burner.
Originally, he was about to leave. If he had not learned that Luo Baiyi had committed suicide, he would not have come to Taohua Temple.
Now that the incense was laid, Xu Qingxiao also left.
He left very simply.
There is no such thing as separation, and there is no such thing as sadness.
Luo Baiyi committed suicide, which may be a good thing.
Xu Qingxiao left.
This time, he went very directly, crossing thousands of miles of mountains and rivers and rushing to Xizhou with his first rank.
After Xu Qingxiao left.
In the mourning hall, a figure appeared.
Wearing black clothes.
Can't see the appearance clearly.
It was a man. He looked at Luo Baiyi and was silent for a while. Finally, he disappeared again without saying a word.
News of Luo Baiyi's suicide.
It also spread to the Wei Palace.
When the empress learned the news, she was a little surprised. She didn't expect Luo Baiyi to commit suicide, but Ji Ling knew that this matter had nothing to do with her.
Although she didn't have any feelings for Luo Baiyi, at most she said it twice because of Xu Qingxiao's identity.
However, she never interfered.
But what he didn't expect was that Luo Baiyi would die.
"Your Majesty, according to a thorough investigation, Luo Baiyi's identity is unknown and she is suspected to be a secret agent of the Baiyi Sect. Her death may be related to Prince Xu. Do you want to continue the investigation?"
In the main hall, a eunuch was kneeling on the ground, reporting the situation.
This is Li Xian.
Now he has also become a palm eunuch, with a very high status in the palace. He got into this position because of his ruthless methods, and also because of Xu Qingxiao's blessing.
The palace knew that Li Xian and Xu Qingxiao knew each other, and there was even news that Xu Qingxiao wanted to support Li Xian.
Regardless of whether it is true or not, it is true that some people have seen Xu Qingxiao and Li Xian walking in the palace often, so Li Xian's status has also increased. Now he has become the eunuch of the palm seal, which can be regarded as a superior person.
Of course, all this is because of Xu Qingxiao. Without Xu Qingxiao, no matter how powerful his methods are, he would not be able to reach this status at this age.
As Li Xian told what happened to Luo Baiyi.
On the Dragon Throne.
Ji Ling shook his head and said.
"This matter ends here, there is no need to investigate."
The empress spoke.
She knew that the Baiyi Sect was cautious in doing things. Even if they did a thorough investigation, nothing could be found.
"I understand, Your Majesty, there are a lot of rumors among the people. Do you want to tone it down a little?"
Li Xian continued to ask.
It's about gossip.
"No, let them talk. If we suppress these rumors, it will only encourage them in the end. Those who purify themselves will purify themselves."
The empress still refused. She did not want to deliberately suppress any rumors. Such things would not have much impact. If the people wanted to speak, let them speak. If they deliberately suppressed them, it would not mean much.
"According to the decree."
The latter bowed his head to accept the order, and then exited the hall.
After Li Xian withdrew, the empress' eyes couldn't help but fall on the 'clan book' in her hand.
It's reached this point.
The real big fish is about to appear.
There is a person hidden in Da Wei, who has been hiding in secret. Many things were caused by them, but this person has surfaced.
But who it is, it's hard to say, but she already has a few candidates, and if nothing else, it will be these people.
at the same time.
The Great Wei Dynasty ordered prison.
In prison.
Prince Huaining sat cross-legged. He stayed quietly in the prison, appearing extremely quiet.
Ji Yuan next door has also calmed down. He was still making trouble a few days ago, but in recent days he has become extremely honest.
There is no other reason. Wang Chaoyang originally wanted to take away the Zhongzhou Dragon Cauldron.
As a result, he was snatched away by Xu Qingxiao's Forty-Eight Great Ambition, and he ended up falling.
This made him feel extremely scared.
Wang Chaoyang is gone.
The Chu Yuan Dynasty and the Tuxie Dynasty couldn't control him at the moment. This time he came to Wei Dynasty, Ji Yuan felt like a big fool for no reason.
He regretted very much and regretted being an enemy of Xu Qingxiao. If he had not become an enemy of Xu Qingxiao, he might not have ended up like this.
But at this moment.
A voice sounded.
It reached the ears of Prince Huaining.
"Is it you who told Ji Ling about Taizu's long sword?"
A calm voice sounded.
It fell into the ears of Prince Huaining.
As this voice sounded, Prince Huaining was not surprised at all, as if he had guessed that someone would come looking for him.
"yes."
He was very direct and gave answers in the way of martial arts transmission.
"Why?"
The latter was not angry, but spoke calmly and asked Prince Huaining.
"There is no reason. Knowing destiny, even with Xu Qingxiao here, we can't win."
Prince Huaining looked casual.
But such casualness annoyed the other party.
"Destiny?"
"Does Xu Qingxiao represent destiny?"
The latter asked coldly.
"Doesn't generation represent destiny? What I say doesn't count, and what you say doesn't count. The result has the final say."
"I said at the beginning that Xu Qingxiao must be killed, but you refused to let him go. Now he has become powerful and no one can stop him."
"This is my only chance to win. I don't want to lose and I won't lose."
Prince Huaining was also a little angry.
He spoke like this and responded.
"The only chance to win? How does he win?"
"I think you have just been deceived. Also, you didn't say not to kill Xu Qingxiao, but you need Xu Qingxiao to do something."
"If he doesn't do these things, he won't be able to condense the Central Continent Dragon Cauldron. This is the most critical thing. Now that the Central Continent Dragon Cauldron is cast, our plan will be fully launched."
"Huai Ning, I will give you a chance. You have made your choice. Let the past be forgotten. I will also tell you my final plan."
The other party snorted coldly, but finally suppressed his anger. He looked at Prince Huaining and said this.
He was willing to give Prince Huaining another chance.
But Prince Huaining did not answer immediately, nor did he argue.
Instead, think about it for a moment.
"There's a slight chance of winning."
Prince Huaining asked cautiously.
"Ten percent."
"Definitely win."
The latter answered with full confidence.
Upon hearing this answer, Prince Huaining sighed, it was this answer again.
He had nothing to say.
"I have chosen this path and will not change it any more. If I lose, I will die. If you want to kill me now, just kill me."
Prince Huaining rejected the other party's kindness and chose to side with Xu Qingxiao.
As soon as he said this, the latter couldn't help but feel angry.
"Are you crazy?"
"Your son died in the hands of Xu Qingxiao, and you went to help him? After decades of planning, you gave up on your own initiative. Is there something wrong with your brain?"
He couldn't help roaring, and there was anger that couldn't be hidden in his words.
However, he mentioned his son.
Prince Huaining could not help but clenched his fists and said.
"I don't hate Xu Qingxiao for his death. What I hate more is you. If it weren't for the plan you said, would the disaster in Pingqiu Mansion have happened?"
"Everyone in the world says that my son embezzled 30 million taels of silver, but in fact, just 30 million taels of silver, what does it mean?"
"Do you really think I'm a fool? Does he value thirty million taels of silver? Even if it's thirty million taels of silver, he doesn't value me."
"What does his death have to do with Xu Qingxiao?"
"All in all, I have helped you enough. I have paid off what I owe you. If you want to kill me, take my life now. Otherwise, don't say any more."
Prince Huaining also lost his temper.
When he told this difficult secret, the latter fell silent immediately.
The two of them were quiet to each other.
After a while, the latter's mood calmed down.
"I am very sad about Huai Ping's death, but I had no intention of harming him. In the final analysis, it is still Xu Qingxiao."
"However, I will not kill you, but you have made a choice. Considering the relationship between you and me, I will ask you a question and you will answer truthfully."
"Xu Qingxiao, do you know about my existence?"
the other party asked.
"I don't know, I didn't say."
Prince Huaining answered neatly.
"good."
"From today on, there will be no relationship between you and me. I will not kill you, but if you threaten our plan, don't blame me and kill you."
got this reply.
The other party disappeared.
Prince Huaining was left behind in the cell.
After a long time, Prince Huaining let out a long sigh.
He didn't know what to say about the future.
Whether it was good or bad, he didn't know yet.
However, Prince Huaining also understood one thing. This game of chess has reached the final stage.
He didn't know what would happen next. It involved a real secret, and he was not even qualified to participate.
And at the same time.
Xizhou.
Xiaoleiyin Temple.
Compared with Tianzhu Temple, the incense in Xiaoleiyin Temple is not as good as before.
There are nine temples in Xiaoleiyin Temple, enshrining nine Buddhas.
It seems a bit deserted on weekdays. Apart from the occasional bell ringing, there are no other sounds in the temple.
It is very peaceful here. Compared with the popular Tianzhu Temple, Xiaoleiyin Temple really looks like a Buddhist temple.
Clean and leisurely.
At this moment, a novice monk hurriedly walked towards the presiding meditation room.
"Uncle Master, Master Master, the World Honored One is here and wants to see you."
In the Zen room, the sound of wooden fish could be heard.
As the novice's voice appeared, the sound of wooden fish soon stopped.
The next moment, a figure appeared outside Xiaoleiyin Temple.
This is hosting.
Wearing a cassock, her eyebrows were already white as snow, and she looked very old. She bowed deeply to Xu Qingxiao.
"Amitabha, the poor monk has achieved enlightenment and pays homage to the World Honored One."
The abbot of Xiaoleiyin Temple was extremely respectful and bowed deeply to Xu Qingxiao.
Then he bowed deeply.
Xu Qingxiao also returned the gift.
"You're welcome, host."
"I came here today because I have something important to ask."
Xu Qingxiao was very direct. He got straight to the point and explained his purpose.
The latter didn't show the slightest surprise or doubt, but nodded.
"Master has already given the order. I hope that the World Honored One will come with the poor monk."
Yuan Wu presided over the conversation, and then personally brought Xu Qingxiao into the temple.
The monks in the temple were all looking at Xu Qingxiao.
They bowed respectfully to Xu Qingxiao.
Xu Qingxiao is the World Honored One of Buddhism and deserves to be worshiped.
At the same time, they were also surprised and curious.
I wonder what Xu Qingxiao came to Xiaoleiyin Temple for?
Logically speaking, shouldn’t we go to Tianzhu Temple?
They were curious, but they couldn't think of anything.
Soon, after entering the temple, Xu Qingxiao didn't know where she was, but just followed Yuan Wu all the way inside.
Finally, we stopped outside a cave in the back mountain.
Outside the cave, various Buddhist utensils are placed, surrounded by a demon-suppressing array. Xu Qingxiao, as a first-rank Immortal Sect, can naturally feel this terrifying array.
The aura is very strong, at least first grade.
"Amitabha, World Honored One, and Master are in the cave. He is ill and cannot come out to see the World Honored One. I hope the World Honored One will walk a few steps and work hard."
Yuan Wu presided over the conversation. He pointed to the cave in front and said calmly.
"good."
There is no such thing as courage or lack of courage.
Xu Qingxiao took one step forward. As a peerless Martial Emperor, nothing in this world could harm him. Even if someone set up a dragnet here, he could leave calmly with the help of the Central Continent Dragon Cauldron.
Therefore, he has no fear.
One step across and you arrived at the cave.
But after stepping in, Xu Qingxiao saw two familiar things.
An Eight Treasures Buddha Lotus.
A demon-suppressing stone.
Two things appeared in the cave.
In the cave, a figure appeared, but what was shocking was that this figure, wearing a cassock, had no flesh and blood in most places, and was almost a skeleton, exuding a putrid smell.
The ancestor of Xiaoleiyin Temple turned out to be like this.
If you spread the word, no one will believe it.
"The poor monk has a correct mind and pays homage to the World Honored One."
The skeleton spoke, his voice a little hoarse.
"Master, this is you."
When Xu Qingxiao spoke, he could feel that the other party was surrounded by demonic energy, constantly absorbing his life.
It is not easy to persist until now. The Eight Treasures Buddha Lotus and the Demon Suppressing Stone played a big role. Otherwise, he would not be alive.
"I was cursed. I breathed a sigh of relief and waited for the World Honored One to come."
The Zhengxin Divine Monk spoke in a calm tone, as if he was looking down on life and death.
"What curse?"
"Can't even stop the first rank?"
Xu Qingxiao frowned and asked.
"The Curse of Three Million Lives."
"It's my fault that the poor monk was careless, but it doesn't matter."
The righteous monk looks down upon all paths.
But these words made Xu Qingxiao frown.
The curse of three million lives?
The wounds of Zhengxin Shenmon are old wounds, perhaps Qingxiao can feel them, which are the demonic aura that he has been exposed to in recent decades.
Three million lives is no small matter.
Calculate carefully.
In an instant, Xu Qingxiao could not help but frown.
"Is it related to Pingqiu Mansion?"
Xu Qingxiao noticed this problem keenly and couldn't help but ask.