Chapter 738 Investigation.
Shi Lang looked at Patriarch Zhu and replied, "With all due respect, Sir. The intersection I had with Young Master Zhu was not a dispute. It was an incident where I complained to him about the misconduct of someone designated to work for him. This person humiliated me by relying on your family name. Young Master Zhu Lin was kind to me and provided me with justice. I do have to confess that I was out of line in my actions."
He was trained in diplomacy; how could he let Patriarch Zhu get ahead of him? His words were so tight that the old man was surprised. Patriarch Zhu narrowed his gaze, and even Elder Tie was shocked. They both discussed Shi Lang's involvement the night before. Patriarch Zhu was surprised to find that an Immortal King realm cultivator could keep up with the attacks of an Immortal Sovereign.
Even if it was just the physical aspect of things, it was nothing a normal person could do. When the physique of a cultivator was etched with the rules of dao, their attacks carried the force of dao rules. Shi Lang managed to face that and remained scratchless. Either Tian Long pulled his punches a lot, or this guy was a monster.
However, aside from that, the tact this guy displayed just now was too advanced for a young man. It was as if he was not bothered by the pressure that Patriarch Zhu emitted. Elder Tie stepped in before the Patriarch could push things further and said, "Young Master Ace, I am grateful you came. Would you like to have some tea, or shall we get to business immediately?"
Shi Lang smiled and said, "Elder Tie, I want to get to the business. As you know, not much time is left before the Centurion Tournament. I want to do my bit and then go back to practice."
Elder Tie nodded quickly and said, "I understand. Xiao Yun will take you to the place where Zhu Lin was attacked. You will know about things then. I have to discuss the security issues with Patriarch Zhu."
The Terran nodded and said, "I wonder if it is alright for me to bring along Brother Yao. I apologize if it sounds imposing or distrustful of me, but the Sovereign ordered Pavilion Master Yang not to let me go anywhere alone."
Patriarch Zhu nodded and said, "You can take him, but do not wander off too much; this is the Zhu Mansion and not Heavenly Dragon Pavilion."
Shi Lang smiled at him and bowed slightly like a junior. He did not wish to lower himself to the standards of this old man. Yao Jiming wished to start brawling with the old man, but when he heard Shi Lang's spirit communication, he calmed down.
The Terran told him to ignore the dogs. Suddenly, he turned to look at the young man walking inside the hall. Shi Lang smiled and greeted, "Brother Yun."
Yun Tian smiled back and said, "Brother Ace. Please come this way. Master has informed me about the situation."
Shi Lang nodded as he followed Yun Tian. The arrogant Yun Tian ignored Yao Jiming but could not care less about a snob acting high and mighty. Yao Jiming followed Shi Lang silently. His task was to protect the Young Master and other than that; he did not care for anything at all.
Yun Tian talked about random things with Shi Lang as he led him to the room where Zhu Lin was if someone asked Terran what he felt at that moment. He would say that this guy took him from a longer route. When they arrived at the room, Shi Lang found Zhu Lingxue standing at the door with an upset expression on her face.
Yun Tian looked at the guard and said, "Let us in."
Then he turned to Shi Lang and said, "Brother Ace, the place has been untouched since yesterday night. Zhu Lin has been moved to another place for treatment."
Shi Lang nodded and was about to follow him when he looked at Zhu Lingxue and asked, "Fairy Zhu, do you need anything here?"
Zhu Lingxue was surprised, but she still replied, "Young Master Ace, I wish to see the scene where my brother was hurt. I wish to aid the investigation."
Yun Tian sighed in the front and said, "Miss Zhu, your father prevented you from participating in this investigation, did he not? How can I go against his wishes?"
Shi Lang breathed, saying, "Well, Brother Yun, sometimes we should consider other factors. Yes, our elders wish us well, but what would you do if you were in Fairy Zhu's place?"
Yun Tian was speechless; he had not expected this guy to side with Zhu Lingxue. Shi Lang said, "If anything happens, you can blame it on me. Okay?"
Yun Tian shook his head and said, "Forget it, Brother Ace. I can still do such small favors to my friends."
Shi Lang smiled with his eyes narrowed at the young man before him. He noticed how he called him a friend yet stated that he was doing him a favor. Shi Lang gazed at the guard and said, "Brother, you do not want to suffer from the Patriarch's rage, do you? Please do not tell him anything. Do not worry. You will not be treated badly."
Then he gazed at Yao Jiming and told him to stuff some spirit stones in the guard's pocket. This alleviated the situation, and with Yao Jiming guarding the place outside, Shi Lang entered the room with Yun Tian and Zhu Lingxue.
Yun Tian said, "During the visit earlier, I found these two needles from the side of the bed. I do not know what they are used for."
He took out two needles and showed them to Shi Lang. The Terran used his spiritual energy to control the needles to levitate in the void before him, and he said, "Hmmm, did you seek advice from any alchemist?"
The young man shook his head, and Shi Lang said, "Needles are hidden weapons. They are used in assassinations. So, I am assuming this thing to be coated with poison or a sedative. You should get an alchemist and have them seek what poison was used. If we find any poison, then we can narrow down which assassination organization pulled off this stint and harmed Brother Zhu."
Yun Tian was shocked, and Zhu Lingxue was stunned. By looking at the needles, Shi Lang had already found a direction to chase the target. This was something they could never do. The Terran ignored the puppies and turned to walk around the room, pretending to look at things in detail.
Shi Lang found nothing but still mentioned, "This room has the scent of an essence stick in the air. Can anyone tell me what this scent is?"
Yun Tian walked closer to him and then took a deep breath. Soon, he said, "This is a pleasure moon. This essence stick is often used in brothels."
Shi Lang quickly stepped away from the guy and looked at him weirdly. He said, "Brother Yun, I did not expect this from you."
Yun Tian was surprised but heard a clicking sound and found Zhu Lingxue gazing at him disgustingly. He turned to face Shi Lang and asked, "Brother Ace, why do you speak as if you have never been to such places?"
Shi Lang raised his chin and said, "I am loyal to my wife. Also, Brother Yun, do you think the heavens gifted me my strength?"
Shi Lang left Yun Tian dazed, and Zhu Lingxue smiled with her head down. Shi Lang said, "Do we have any other place to go? If not, I leave this task of finding the woman who came here for Brother Zhu. Find her and ask her if she saw anything that night. It will give us help."
Yun Tian nodded and said as he thumped his chest, "Do not worry, Brother Ace. I will complete this task and find her."
Shi Lang nodded and said, "Fairy Zhu, you can take these needles to your father and tell him we would like to ask what an Alchemist says about them."
Zhu Lingxue thought and hesitated. Shi Lang said, "Just tell him we asked you to do this. After all, the important task of locating the woman has been undertaken by Brother Yun, and I have to deal with things at the pavilion."
Zhu Lingxue nodded and bowed to Shi Lang thrice before she took the needles and left the room. Yun Tian asked, "Brother Ace, are you sure you wish to entangle with the Young Miss?"
Surprised Shi Lang asked, "What do you mean, Brother Yun? I am a married person, and my wife is pursuing strength in the other as we talk. Why would I be interested in Fairy Zhu."
Yun Tiang shook his head and said, "How she looked at you, and how you favored her, I was wondering what is going on?"
Shi Lang smiled and said, "Brother, she is a woman who wishes to prove her worth to her father. Nothing else. What's the harm in giving her a chance? Everyone is worth a shot."
Yun Tian nodded and said, "Fine, if you say so Brother Ace. For this investigation, I will ask her father to approve."
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