Following Nie Ying, Li Nanke came to Phoenix Mountain, which was blocked by shadow guards.
As far as the eye can see, the whole mountain is shrouded in red mist.
The dense woods and jagged rocks in the past have all had their shapes blurred, as if they were under some kind of curse, and were immersed in a silent silence.
The red mist that touches the foot of the mountain is constantly surging, like a huge mysterious monster in the darkness.
"Is this fog always there?"
Li Nanke turned to look at the woman beside him.
In the crimson light under the interweaving warm sun and red mist, the woman's tall nose and chin looked like they were made of white jade.
"Well, it's always been there."
Nie Ying nodded, "This red mist is like a restriction, locking Phoenix Mountain, making it difficult for anyone to enter. If you forcefully break in, there is only a dead end."
"Have you ever tried letting someone in after taking Red Rain?"
"There should be."
should?
From Nie Ying's answer, Li Nanke understood that the other party had not entered the inner circle of investigating Phoenix Mountain.
As he had speculated before, the Supreme Emperor only trusted the "Tiangang Disha".
"Where is Tiangang Disha?"
Li Nanke simply asked directly.
Nie Ying paused, staring at the man with eyes as sharp as real swords, and then immediately retreated, her tone as indifferent as ever:
"It was the decision of the eldest princess and I, as well as Bai Buai's suggestion, to come to you. So don't act too smart, and you should think carefully about what you should ask. Do you understand?"
"understood."
Li Nanke nodded honestly.
The subtext of the other party is very clear.
Don't show any interest in "Tiangang Disha", otherwise you will seek death.
"Actually, you don't need to mix it up." Nie Ying said.
Li Nanke smiled and said: "As a subordinate, you must obey the orders of your superiors."
Li Nanke certainly has the right to refuse.
However, the second wife was almost killed by the white phoenix, so she had to make the other party pay the price no matter what, to prevent the other party from attacking again.
"You just have to know it yourself."
Women no longer persuade.
After a pause for a few seconds, Nie Ying said again: "I always speak like this. If you feel uncomfortable, just take it as——"
"Understand, understand."
Li Nanke interrupted her and said with a smile, "We have been friends for a long time. I don't know you yet? Besides, if you suddenly become gentle, I'm not used to it."
The slight arc of the corner of Nie Ying's lips raised seemed like a smile, but she stopped talking and continued to move forward.
The two came to a flat ground about a hundred meters away from the foot of the mountain.
Several tents have been set up here.
Nie Ying took Li Nanke into the second tent, where sat not only the eldest princess Bai Ruyue, the inspector of the Qinglong Department Shangguanguan, but also the young prince Bai Buai.
"Detective Li, I'm waiting for you."
Bai Buai's eyes lit up when he saw Li Nanke, who was eating watermelon. He immediately came forward, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, put his arm on Li Nanke's shoulder and said.
With that said, he asked the guard for a knife, cut a piece of watermelon and handed it to Li Nanke.
"Quick, come in and eat some watermelon to quench your thirst first."
"I won't eat, thank you."
Li Nanke raised his hand and refused.
"Take a few bites. We don't even have a jug of good wine here. I personally stole this melon from the melon field. It's absolutely delicious."
Bai Buai forced it into Li Nanke's hand and said proudly.
The eldest princess Bai Ruyue, who was sitting at the top, looked cold, with a bit of contempt and helplessness.
Shangguan Guan ate the stolen melons rudely.
"Let me tell you, Detective Li, from now on we will become comrades who will live and die together. I have told you before that you will participate in the Phoenix Mountain investigation."
Bai Buai continued his chatter, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I will support you no matter what you do. And I also believe that with your help, the fog on Phoenix Mountain will dissipate sooner or later."
Li Nanke asked curiously: "Why do you trust me so much?"
"intuition!"
Bai Buai pointed to his heart, "My intuition tells me that you are my noble person."
Li Nanke curled his lips, picked up the watermelon and took a bite.
Watermelon is indeed very sweet, as sweet as Meng Xiaotu’s lips.
"Tell me about the current situation."
Bai Ruyue's hand caressed the skirt stretched on her thighs, her voice was soft and sweet, and she was as quiet as ice.
Shangguan Guan put down the leftover watermelon, followed Bai Buai's example and wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and said:
"The dragon guard just told me about his plan. He found two monsters and three grave men, and planned to send them to Phoenix Mountain."
Nie Ying frowned slightly, "The Grave Man is okay, but the monster may not be obedient and enter Phoenix Mountain."
"So we, the Qinglong Division of the Night Patrol Division, will drive them from behind."
Shangguanguan looked helpless.
Nie Ying and the eldest princess looked at each other and said nothing.
With the strength of the members of the Blue Dragon Division of the Night Watch Division, it is possible to drive away monsters and grave dwellers.
But the place they went to was Phoenix Mountain.
The danger has undoubtedly increased a hundred times.
Li Nanke sat aside and listened quietly. When he heard the other party mention the name "Dragon Guard", he understood that this person was a member of the "Tiangang Disha".
At this time, he suddenly remembered He Panjun.
The other party made a deal with him and hoped to use his identity to investigate the "Tiangang Disha" and avenge his father.
It's a pity that the woman is in big trouble now and never shows up.
I guess this deal will be cancelled.
"At the same time, we will set up a formation at the foot of the mountain."
Shangguanguan continued, "The formation will extend all the way to the inside of the mountain. If it succeeds, more people can be allowed in."
The two methods mentioned by Shangguan Guan actually sound very simple.
But every method cannot lack the night patrol department.
This is probably the reason why the Supreme Emperor had no choice but to involve the Night Patrol Department. Professional matters must be done by professional people.
"Will the dragon guards follow?" Bai Ruyue asked.
Shangguan Guan shook his head, "He will send people to follow him."
"In the final analysis, I'm still afraid of death." Bai Bu'ai said with a smile, "Tiangang and Disha are also human beings, and they can also be afraid."
The young prince's teasing made other people in the tent frown.
With Bai Buai's identity and position in the Anping Prince's Palace, he had to be cautious in his words and actions when it came to the topic of "Tiangang Disha", but the other party did not take it seriously at all.
It can only be said that this young prince is really dull and ignorant.
Bai Ruyue looked at Li Nanke with her beautiful eyes and asked, "What about you, are you going to follow, or should you wait here to see the situation first."
"I plan to follow over and have a look."
Li Nanke didn't hesitate at all, even though he knew it would be dangerous.
Bai Ruyue didn't expect the other party to respond so simply. She was stunned for a moment. Just when she was about to say a few words of advice, Bai Buai stretched out her thumb and said loudly:
"Okay! As expected of Detective Li! I'll go with you! At worst, we can be brothers in the next life!
Come on, let’s do something first!”
Bai Buai cut off another piece of melon with his knife and stuffed it into Li Nanke's hand.
When cutting the watermelon, a few drops of the red watermelon juice splashed out and accidentally stained the eldest princess's skirt, like tiny pink flowers blooming.
The woman's delicate face was slightly cold, and she pursed her pale cherry-colored lips, but in the end she did not have an attack.
Mr. Mang.
Li Nanke sent another word to the young prince.
After the simple party, Li Nanke wanted to chat with the eldest princess alone for a while, but was pulled away by Bai Buai, who did not understand the style.
Bai Buai took him to another tent.
Looking at the young prince rubbing his hands with a lewd smile on his face, Li Nanke subconsciously held the handle of the knife and said warily: "Little prince, I am a normal man, don't act like this."
Bai Buai was startled, then laughed and cursed: "Damn it, I'm more normal than you."
He pulled Li Nanke to sit on the stool and apologized: "Actually, I didn't tell you the truth before. The reason why I participated in Phoenix Mountain this time is for some special reasons."
"I already know, it's your sister Bai Fenghuang." Li Nanke said.
Bai Buai's eyes widened with admiration on his face, "As expected of a detective, you already know the inside story before I even tell you. It's amazing, it's amazing."
"The eldest princess told me."
"What? That eighth wife -" Bai Buai subconsciously covered her mouth, ran to the tent door and peeked her head in, then ran back and cursed in a low voice, "Your mouth is really broken."
Bai Buai waved his hand, "Forget it, since you know, I'll give you a brief summary.
Two years ago, my second sister Bai Fenghuang was hurt by love and hanged herself in the Taoist temple on Fenghuang Mountain, which became a shame to our palace.
There was a sudden change in Phoenix Mountain this time. My father was worried that something would happen, but he couldn't send someone to investigate. So he threw me, a loser, over here to explore the situation.
How should I put it? In fact, I don’t have any good feelings towards my second sister. I just asked for it.
To put it bluntly, he was trying to steal his lover, but he was playing self-mutilation and killed himself.
If my second sister is really responsible for this sudden change in Phoenix Mountain, then I can only kill my relatives and become an executioner!
I have a gut feeling that you can definitely help me.
Maybe we were brothers in our previous life. As soon as I see you, I feel a strong sense of intimacy..."
Seeing that the other party started to talk nonsense again, Li Nanke stopped the other party and asked: "Who hurt your second sister's feelings back then? Where is that man?"
"My mother-in-law doesn't even know."
Bai Buai patted his thigh and smiled bitterly, "My second sister was out on business at the time and was attacked by an assassin, but she happened to be saved by someone.
As a result, Te Niang's bloody hero rescued the beauty, which made the second sister fall in love with her, so she began to pursue her. But the other party ignored her at all, and she was indifferent.
My second sister also likes to get into trouble. To put it bluntly, she likes to be a bitch. She ignored the marriage arrangement arranged by my father and even voluntarily left her status as a prince and went to find that wild man.
Anyway, for some unknown reason, my second sister committed suicide in the end, leaving no information for us.
Later, my second sister's mother missed her daughter so much that she secretly took Hongyu and revived my second sister.
But just after he was resurrected, my father discovered him and chopped him into pieces with a knife."
Bai Buai's remarks made Li Nanke lament the cruelty of King Anping.
Although my daughter is a grave person, she is my daughter after all.
He was chopped into pieces with one knife, which shows how ruthless he is.
"Didn't that man look for her either?" Li Nanke couldn't help but ask.
Bai Buai sneered, "I haven't come here to look for you at all. So I say that the love in this world is just a fart! You fight for it to the death, but it treats you like a fool."
Looking at the angry young prince, Li Nanke was thoughtful.
I remember the other party changed their name, it seemed like it was two years ago.
It seems that this guy actually had a good relationship with his second sister. Perhaps it was the death of his second sister that made him hate the love between men and women so much.
"Speaking of which, my fourth grandfather is a role model for us descendants to learn from. He is merciful at all times but not merciful at all times."
Bai Buai smiled and said, "I remember that he came to Yuncheng and hooked up with several girls from good families. But when he left, my fourth grandfather ignored them at all.
Decades have passed, and there may still be women who miss my fourth grandfather. What is this called? This is called the true nature of a man, showing no mercy, and being a role model for men."
Li Nanke was too lazy to listen to the other party's nonsense and said calmly: "Phoenix Mountain is so dangerous, aren't you afraid of death?"
"Afraid of a hammer!"
Bai Buaihun said nonchalantly, "No one cares about my death. If I die, I will die."
Li Nanke did not expose the other party's thoughts.
He knew that the reason why Bai Buai was not afraid was because he thought his second sister would protect him.
But will Bai Fenghuang really show mercy to his younger brother?
The monsters in the Red Rain World...are all madmen!
…………
After saying goodbye to Bai Buai, Li Nanke came to the eldest princess's tent.
The woman was leaning on a simple but neat bed, her expression slightly tired.
"I got sick?"
Li Nanke stepped forward and touched the woman's forehead.
The man's intimate behavior made Bai Ruyue frown, turned her head slightly, and said coldly: "I'm a bit cold, but it's okay."
"Then get more rest."
Li Nanke covered the other person with a thin quilt to warm him up a little. The fragrance spilling out of the quilt vaguely revealed the fragrance of the woman's skin, as well as the faint warm body temperature.
"Don't do that here. I am the princess and you are the investigator."
After all, they were not in the mansion. Bai Ruyue was afraid of being seen, so she warned Li Nanke.
"Okay, Your Highness Princess."
Li Nanke did not make things difficult for the other party and took a few steps back consciously.
The woman breathed a sigh of relief, propped herself up and sat up a little. A lock of satin-like hair fell down, and the end rested on the woman's soft white neck.
"Why does the eldest princess insist on investigating Phoenix Mountain?"
Li Nanke said puzzledly.
The Supreme Emperor is investigating, but his daughter is also getting involved. The father and daughter seem to be rivals.
Bai Ruyue smiled lightly, "Everyone is curious."
curious.
This reason is far-fetched, but also convincing.
Looking at the graceful Li Nanke in front of her, Bai Ruyue's beautiful eyes flashed with confusion, and she said softly: "Do you know why my wet nurse Guan Lijuan suddenly left the palace?"
"Didn't you say it was because of illness?" Li Nanke asked back.
Bai Ruyue shook her head gently, "After you mentioned her, I thought a lot, and I vaguely seem to remember some very vague memories. She must have been in good health at the time."
"Then what?"
"Then……"
Bai Ruyue frowned and tried hard to dig out those vague memories from the depths, but was unable to do so.
Every time I want to remember those memories, my heart feels stinging.
"I can't remember clearly."
In the end, Bai Ruyue couldn't speak out and shook her head tiredly.
…………
The outskirts of Yuncheng.
Xiaolei Village.
In a quiet hut.
The eldest princess said that the nurse Guan Lijuan was leaning on the bed in front of the window, staring blankly at the changing clouds in the sky, her face pale.
"Madam, what happened to that young man? Why were you so scared when you saw him?"
The black-faced woman asked doubtfully.
Guan Lijuan was silent for a long time and said softly: "He... is dead. I saw it with my own eyes."
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[Author's note: This is the only update for today, but more than 4,000 words are enough to make ends meet, so let's just treat it as two updates.
It's like this while compiling an outline and writing the plot at the same time. It's very laborious and I can't update it on time. Let's talk about it. I've written a few chapters before, but it's too much.
Generally speaking, this volume is pretty good so far. The foreshadowing and character design are all carried out in an orderly manner. Although the pace is very slow, the reversals at the end will not be too abrupt. In short, it is slow and slow.