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Chapter 119: What Jumped Out of the Cracks in the Stone

Five years ago, after many years of fierce fighting on the border, the enemy was retreating steadily under the strong attack of the God of War Qin Yu. The retreat to his hometown was not finished. Qin Yu forcibly moved the national boundary of Dayan ten miles away.

The news of the victory was sent back to Kyoto, and the whole city celebrated. The emperor was overjoyed, and a series of rewards were sent to the border areas along with the imperial edict for the return of the master, including clothes made of Shu gold brocade.

Not long ago, Qin Yu led two thousand elite troops back to the court. Wherever he passed, the people greeted him.

The eighteen-year-old boy is like the sharpest sword, like an eagle circling in the sky, full of high spirits, passion and ambition.

However, pride and honor also end here.

Lingting said: "When we were still about ten days away from Kyoto, the emperor issued three imperial edicts in succession, saying that there was a major accident in Kyoto, and that King Qi, who was still Qin Yu at the time, should return to the capital as soon as possible."

The emperor's order could not be violated, so Qin Yu had no choice but to let the deputy general and two thousand elite soldiers go on their way normally, while he led ten personal soldiers to return to the capital first.

After breaking away from the large army, he traveled day and night and arrived in Kyoto in less than five days.

It was late at night and the city gate was closed, so he and his soldiers rested temporarily at the post station at the foot of Kailing Mountain.

The postmaster there entertained them with good wine and delicious food, and even gave them some thoughtful advice: "When the general enters the city, he must meet the Holy Spirit. He will eat and sleep in the open air all the way, so it is better to take a bath and change clothes, so as not to offend Long Wei."

Qin Yu had been traveling for a few days and felt really bad. He asked the post station to boil water for bathing.

However, when he changed his clothes and came out, all ten of his soldiers died suddenly, all of them died of poisoning.

Qin Yu immediately realized something was wrong and hurried out of the inn. Before he could get on his horse, countless men in black appeared from all directions and surrounded him.

That night, Qin Yu fought and retreated, and rushed to the ruined temple in a panic. When he killed the last man in black, he was also seriously injured.

Without taking a breath, he soon discovered something very fatal - he had been drugged.

Lingting said: "The medicine was applied on the sword. King Qi was slashed several times at that time, so the medicine adhered to the wound and penetrated deep into the body with the use of force during the fight."

Tuantuan thought thoughtfully: "According to this, Uncle Mo did have some stories in that ruined temple after escaping from pursuit."

Lingting nodded and asked him: "Since you suspect that King Qi is your biological father, haven't you tried to ask him since you have been in Kyoto for so long?"

Tuantuan said in frustration: "I've made some inquiries around the corner, but he doesn't remember it at all. Uncle Lin Yu also said that he's not a womanizer."

Lingting couldn't laugh or cry: "Master doesn't remember, and King Qi doesn't remember either. I bet you three brothers and sisters just jumped out of the cracks in the rocks."

Tuantuan was helpless: "Maybe there is some reason that we haven't found out yet."

Lingting was noncommittal.

Human memory is a very magical thing, and she couldn't make a final conclusion.

What's more, she has never met King Qi until now. Although these things are 99% sure to be true, the last trace must be confirmed by the real owner.

Lingting asked: "You told me in your letter last time that you also sent people to investigate from the master's side. Are there any results?"

Tuantuan shook his head: "The traces here have been wiped clean."

Lingting said a short "ah".

Tuantuan added: "But it's not without gain."

Lingting glared at him angrily: "Can't you finish what you said in one go? What's the gain?"

Tuantuan didn't answer and asked instead: "What does the ruined temple you mentioned look like?"

Lingting recalled and gave a rough description.

Tuantuan listened to his ears and was silently sorting out his thoughts. After a moment, he suddenly stood up, went to his room to get something back, and spread it out on the table: "Look, is it like this?"


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