Half a month later, Master Liu Chong returned to the Xuan Temple, and the Master of the Master Hall and others once again surrounded him, pursuing him relentlessly to ask what happened on the Demon Mountain.
"Liu Chong, congratulations. The Demon Mountains have been unable to be conquered for a long time. I didn't expect that you would capture them this time. It's really satisfying." Zheng Feng laughed, because he had already received the news that this time the powerful human race
They worked together to kill all the monsters in the Demonic Mountains. The emperor was very satisfied. Every soldier who went on the expedition received a commendation.
"Haha, we are all happy together. The victory in the Demonic Mountains belongs to the entire human race. Killing demons is also the duty of each of us gods." Liu Chong laughed and was obviously very happy about this rare victory.
, it is such an honor to finally meet the emperor and receive his praise. Moreover, as a hero in the battle of the Demon Mountains, no matter where you go in the future, others will not be allowed to betray you. It can be seen that this
It also laid some foundations for myself to climb to higher places.
"That's right, Divine Master Liu has a high level of consciousness." Hall Master Zheng Feng said with a smile.
"Yeah." Liu Chong said calmly, looking very helpful, but not modest at all.
"By the way, Liu Chong, do you know how Zhuang Yan died?" Zheng Feng, the leader of the Master's Hall, suddenly asked.
"Zhuang Yan, I actually don't know how he died because I was not present at the time. But you can ask Ximen Yu this question."
"Ask Ximenyu? But when he came back half a month ago, he was in a bad mood. He asked us to ask you." Hall Master Zheng asked suspiciously, what is going on? Is there any hidden secret in it?
"Ask me why. Zhuang Yan and Ximen Yu were sent out to perform a mission by the Chutian God of War, but they were ambushed by monsters. When we arrived, Zhuang Yan was already dead. As for how he died, then
I have to ask Ximen Yu." Liu Chong said meaningfully.
"Liu Chong, what do you mean by this?" Master Su Yuan, the Second Deputy Palace Master, who came after hearing the news, frowned.
"Greetings to Palace Master Su." Liu Chong didn't know that Deputy Palace Master Su would suddenly appear, so he saluted quickly.
"Excuse me, Liu Chong, did you just say that Ximen Yu and Zhuang Yan went out alone to perform a mission?"
"Well, yes." Liu Chong did not dare to be rude in front of Deputy Palace Master Su, so he said respectfully.
"Hall Master Zheng, you said Ximen Yu was in a bad mood when he came back half a month ago?"
"Yes, Palace Master Su." Zheng Feng replied politely, not knowing what Deputy Palace Master Su had in mind.
"Liu Chong, do you know why Ximenyu didn't come back with you?"
"Hmm...I don't know, he came back alone and did not go to the imperial capital with us to meet with the Lord."
"Okay, Zheng Feng, Liu Chong, follow me." Master Su Yuan ordered.
"Yes, Palace Master Su."
So Deputy Palace Master Su Yuan took them to his residence, and after they sat down, he continued: "Don't you think Ximen Yu's words and deeds are strange? Since we won the battle, why didn't you dare to meet the emperor?
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"Yes, my subordinates are also confused." Hall Master Zheng Feng agreed.
"Well, Liu Chong, Ximen Yu's strength should be similar to that of you and Zhuang Yan, right?"
"Yes, Ximenyu is good at creating combat levels, so although his level is not very high, his strength is not comparable to ours." Liu Chong replied.
"Then why is Ximenyu fine, but Zhuang Yan is dead?" Deputy Palace Master Su asked.
"Um...I don't know about this." Liu Chong said with a gloomy expression.
"Then do you know if there is any conflict or festival between Ximen Yu and Zhuang Yan?" Deputy Palace Master Su asked in a guiding manner.
"Master Su, it's true." Then Liu Chong told Su about the time when General Chu Tian and others asked Ximen Yu to contribute battle levels at the foot of the Demon Mountain, as well as the fact that Zhuang Yan stabbed Ximen Yu in the back and suspected that Ximen Yu had hidden secrets.
The deputy palace master said.
"So, Ximen Yu does have a grudge against Zhuang Yan and Chu Tian War God, and Chu Tian War God will send Zhuang Yan to assist Ximen Yu in capturing the monster alive. I'm afraid he also has bad intentions."
"Palace Master Su is wise." Hall Master Liu Chong and Hall Master Zheng Feng praised in unison.
Deputy Hall Master Su slapped the table hard, and the table instantly turned into powder: "From all indications, Ximen Yu's abnormal behavior is definitely not simple, so Hall Master Zheng, I ask you to investigate thoroughly for me, and Zhuang Yan cannot be allowed to
His death is unclear."
"Yes, yes." Zheng Feng did not expect that Deputy Palace Master Su would suddenly become so angry, so he had to quickly agree. Moreover, he was also very curious about Zhuang Yan's death.
"Liu Chong, as half of the party involved, please help Deputy Palace Master Su solve the mystery."
"But Ximenyu is the chief disciple of the temple master, will it happen if we do this...?" Liu Chong asked worriedly.
"What will happen? Zhuang Yan is my favorite disciple, his talent and strength are obvious to all, but now he dies in an unknown way. Don't I even have the right to know the truth?" Deputy Palace Master Su said angrily.
"Um...that's not what I meant," Liu Chong explained in a panic.
"Don't worry, I will take care of the temple master. You just need to find out the truth."
"Yes." Deputy Palace Master Su said this, and they felt a little more reassured.
"Ah, I almost forgot, those people around Ximen Yu are said to have great backgrounds," Liu Chong reminded.
"What background can he have?" Deputy Palace Master Su asked.
"Ximenyu himself said that the young highnesses of Tianshen Temple and Hetu Temple are his good friends."
"Huh, that's it?"
"Yes, that's what Ximen Yu said." Liu Chong nodded in agreement.
"Let's not talk about whether what Ximenyu said is true. Even if it is true, so what. The prince is guilty of breaking the law and the common people are the same. Besides, Ximenyu has no background. As long as we find that Ximenyu is guilty, I will not let him off lightly."
Deputy Palace Master Su Yuan said in a deep voice.
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The next day, leave the teacher's hall.
"Ximen Yu, I came to you today because I want to know something about the situation." Master Zheng Feng of the Master Hall said straight to the point.
"Really, what's the matter?"
"Well, can you tell me how Zhuang Yan died?"
"What do you mean?" Ximenyu asked in a deep voice.
"It's not interesting, don't get me wrong, we are just curious and want to know more." Hall Master Zheng Feng said with a smile.
"I'm afraid it's not that simple. If it's just to get to know each other, why bother to invite so many people?" Ximenyu sneered, looking at Deputy Palace Master Su, Liu Chong, and several other great gods who had never met before, he already guessed in his heart.
They came to me, probably to accuse me.
"Haha, you don't have to worry about this. You just need to answer me, were you the only one present before Zhuang Yan died?"
"Yes, so what?"
"Is there any conflict between you and Zhuang Yan?" Zheng Feng continued to ask.
"Hall Master Zheng, if you want to say anything, just say it quickly and don't beat around the bush."