Along the way, Zhan Chen always felt that there seemed to be a pair of eyes staring at him in the dark, but when he turned around and took a closer look, he found nothing.
Every time at this time, he would always laugh at himself: Zhan Chen, look at your timid appearance.
Gradually, he got to know a lot of people, and there was one person he especially got to chat with. His name was Shang Manfu. He was at the same level as himself as a martial artist, and he was at the bottom of the team.
However, it was precisely because of this that they had something to talk about. Shang Manfu was an acquaintance, and he took the initiative to approach Zhan Chen every time. Zhan Chen also chatted with him happily.
Zhan Chen also made another friend, his name was Gao Fa. He had a high-level martial arts training. He was thin and strong, but always had an amiable smile.
One time during a camping trip, he happened to be out of dry food, so he came to Zhan Chen to borrow some. Of course, Zhan Chen borrowed some from him. From then on, Gaofa took special care of him and often talked to him without a word.
Of course, Zhan Chen did not forget that among this group of people, there were still hidden enemies of his. He noticed that two people were particularly hostile to him.
One of them is named Hong Zhigang. He has the intermediate level of martial arts. He always targets himself and often says unpleasant things.
There was another person, Wang Jie, who also had an intermediate martial arts level. This person aroused Zhan Chen's vigilance even more, because he often noticed that this Wang Jie was secretly staring at him from behind, with a playful look in his eyes.
Whenever Zhan Chen turned around and looked at him, he would return to normal, seemingly unable to find any flaws.
How many of these people were killers sent by Lan Hong? Zhan Chen didn't know, so he had to carefully guard everyone except Su Yun.
At this time, when the sky was getting dark again, Huang Yue in the front turned around and said happily to everyone: Everyone, let me tell you good news. There is a small town not far from here. We are here tonight.
You can have a good place to stay.
Wow, everyone is very excited. Apparently they have had enough of living in the open air these days. Even a strong martial artist will feel exhausted physically and mentally from traveling continuously like this.
After everyone walked forward for a while, they saw a large town where pedestrians were coming and going and it was very lively.
Everyone couldn't help but quicken their pace, entered, found a luxurious hotel, asked for 20 rooms, and stayed.
Zhan Chen was assigned to the third floor. As soon as he entered the room, he fell on the bed tiredly. Feeling the softness of the bed, he couldn't help but smile, wanting to have a good sleep.
At this time, there was a knock on the door, and Zhan Chen asked: Who is it?
it's me
Zhan Chen knew it was Shang Manfu from the voice and quickly stepped forward and opened the door.
Shang Manfu didn't want to be polite to him, he just sat on his seat and called out: Zhan Chen, I'm treating you today. Let's have a nice drink together.
Sure, Zhan Chen would not refuse such a good thing.
After a while, the delicacies were served and the table was filled. Shang Manfu also brought several jars of fine wine and placed them on the floor.
Looking at the food and wine on the table, Zhan Chen smiled bitterly and said: Brother Manfu, you want too much.
Not too much, not too much, we will never get drunk tonight. Shang Manfu laughed and filled Zhan Chen and himself with wine.
Come, let's have a bowl. Shang Manfu drank the wine in his hands in one gulp.
Zhan Chen couldn't resist his good intentions and drained the wine in his hand.
Come, let's eat and talk.
So Zhan Chen and Shang Manfu were drinking and chatting at the table. At first, both of them were a little bit reluctant to let go, mainly because Zhan Chen was still a little wary, but later on, the more they chatted, the happier they became.
, the more they drank, the more enjoyable they became. As the night progressed, both of them became drunk.
Shang Manfu was even more unbearable. He staggered and fell on the bed in Zhan Chen's room, murmuring: Brother, I can't survive anymore, so I will rest in your room tonight.
Zhan Chen looked at his drunken look and said with a smile: "You are resting in my room, what should I do?"
You can rest in my room, it's right next door. I can't stand it anymore. Huhu Shangmanfu dropped these words and fell asleep.
Zhan Chen had no choice but to shake his head and blow out the lights in the room. Then he went out, went to Shang Manfu's room next door, closed the door, and fell on the bed. He could no longer hold on and fell into a deep sleep.
in his sleep.
I don’t know how long I slept, but Zhan Chen’s drunkenness finally faded away and he woke up. He was lying on the bed, thinking about what he had to do after arriving at Huangyan Gang.
At this moment, he suddenly heard a scream coming from the next room. The sound was extremely painful.
That was Shang Manfu's voice, which Zhan Chen was very familiar with. He hurriedly ran towards the door and opened the door. At this time, he saw a black shadow flashing past him. He didn't even grasp the other person's figure.
.
It was so fast that Zhan Chen's pupils shrank suddenly. This man's cultivation level was much higher than his own, so he did not catch up, but hurriedly broke into his original room and turned on the lamp to take a look.
A horrifying scene appeared in front of him. He saw Shang Manfu lying on the bed, his heart had been pierced, and blood was still pouring out. His eyes stared at the door unwillingly, as if he couldn't believe that he was being raped.
The fact of killing.
Zhan Chen screamed: Brother Manfu hurriedly reached out to his nostrils and found that he had no breath. There was no trace of resistance around him. He was killed with one sword.
At this time, all the lights in the next room were turned on, and everyone rushed in to see what happened. Several female cultivators, including Su Yun, were so frightened that they covered their mouths when they saw Shang Manfu's body for the first time.
, a look of disbelief.
After a while, Huang Yue also arrived and asked: "What's going on with Zhan Chen? Why did Shang Manfu die in your room?"
By this time, Zhan Chen had calmed down. He stood up and calmly recounted the facts.
I heard Hong Zhigang calling from the side: Zhan Chen, you are still making up stories. When everyone came over, they only found you and the body. You were the first person present, so you are the only one who may be the murderer of Junior Brother Shang Manfu.
, don’t make up ridiculous excuses like the man in black.
Zhan Chen said coldly: Hong Zhigang, Shang Manfu and I are good friends, how could I murder him? You have no evidence, so don’t maliciously slander him.
Zhan Chen, show me your sword. At this time, I heard Huang Yue say from the side.
Zhan Chen took off his sharp gold sword and handed it to Huang Yue. Huang Yue looked at it carefully, then looked at Shang Manfu's body carefully, and said: Shang Manfu was not killed by Zhan Chen.
Senior Brother Huang Yue, I don't accept it, why do you say that? Hong Zhigang couldn't help shouting.
Zhan Chen looked at him, a chill flashed in his eyes, this man was really hateful.
Huang Yue said: Shang Manfu was not killed by Zhan Chen's sword, and there was no blood on Zhan Chen's sword.
Then Zhan Chen might have used another sword.
So do you have evidence?
I, Hong Zhigang, was speechless for a moment and couldn't answer.
Huang Yue glanced at everyone with a serious look and said, "Do you still remember what I said to you before setting off? You must be united with sincerity outside. The last person you can't doubt is your fellow seniors."
At this time, I heard Su Yun say firmly on the side: I don’t believe that Junior Brother Zhan Chen is the murderer. I believe in his character.
Hong Zhigang looked at Zhan Chen, a trace of deep jealousy flashed in his eyes, but it was true that he could not find any evidence to accuse Zhan Chen.
Finally Huang Yue said: Okay, everyone should cheer up and be vigilant to guard against hidden enemies. I will try my best to report this matter to the sect as soon as possible. Someone will come to investigate by then. The murderer must be free now.
Bar.
Everyone started to leave, but Zhan Chen noticed that most people looked at him with a little more hesitation and vigilance, but he knew in his heart that the man in black was probably coming for him today, but it was just a coincidence.
By mistake, Shang Manfu became the scapegoat.
I'm afraid that man in black will appear again. Maybe I was too weak among the group just now. I need to become stronger immediately, otherwise I will be dead next time I meet him. Zhan Chen secretly clenched his fists.
, a deep sense of crisis arises spontaneously.
He raised his head and saw that Su Yun had not left, and there was concern in her eyes. He couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. Now trust is more precious to him than anything else.
Zhan Chen, are you okay? Su Yun asked.
Zhan Chen smiled and said: Su Yun, you know, I am not a murderer.
Well, I can see that. Su Yun replied calmly.
Thank you for your trust, Zhan Chen said gratefully.
Su Yunze said: In addition to trusting you Zhan Chen, I also believe in the facts, because the person who killed Shang Manfu must have a very high level of cultivation.