lerbook Chapter 530 - 21: Killing Song Ji (Part 3)
Chapter 530 - 21: Killing Song Ji (Part 3)
"Apply severe torture!"
"Ah!" Zhou Tong was horrified, his knees buckling as he fell to the ground:
"Spare me, elder, spare me, Commandery Princess, Young Master Song’s death has absolutely nothing to do with me. If I’m lying, let me be struck by lightning!"
"Elder." Li Yingxuan sighed softly:
"His words are somewhat untruthful; he must be hiding his purpose of going to the South Suburb, but it’s unrelated to Young Master Song’s death."
"And the Heart-Questioning Mirror showed little reaction, indicating no major issue."
"Hmph!" The Mad Daoist snorted coldly:
"What?"
"Does the Commandery Princess intend to shield this person?"
"It’s not shielding..." Li Yingxuan opened her mouth, then sighed helplessly:
"Forget it!"
"Zhou Tong, you have surely hidden something. Stay in the cell for two days, come out once we confirm everything is cleared."
"Commandery Princess!" Zhou Tong’s face changed dramatically, crawling forward on the ground:
"I would never dare deceive the Commandery Princess, Young Master Song’s death really has nothing to do with me!"
Li Yingxuan waved coldly:
"Take him away!"
"Yes!"
Amid Zhou Tong’s pleas, several military generals stepped into the hall, shackling and dragging him away.
Judging by their proficient movements, they must have done this many times.
"Next!"
"Fang Zheng from Gu’an County, enter!"
"Elder." Li Yingxuan spoke:
"This person is a wealthy owner from the county town below, with an industry called Square Porcelain that’s fairly reputable."
"Fang Zheng’s cultivation base is decent, though his real strength is not high. He is also a gentle person, never causing trouble."
"Is that so?" the Mad Daoist raised his head:
"Then why has he offended Song Ji?"
The people summoned today all bear enmity or grudges against Song Ji, without exception.
"Well..." Li Yingxuan slightly shook the Jade Ruyi in her hand and said:
"They shouldn’t have any interaction. However, I have talked quite a bit with Young Master Fang about music theory, meeting a few times."
"Heh..." The Mad Daoist chuckled softly:
"I understand."
Although Li Yingxuan did not say it directly, she pointed out that Song Ji was petty and couldn’t stand men around her.
Fang Zheng entered the grand hall, clasped his hands, and bowed:
"Fang Zheng from Gu’an County greets the Commandery Princess."
He did not recognize the Mad Daoist, and though he had suspicions in his heart, he dared not assert them, so he chose not to mention it directly.
"Hmm."
Li Yingxuan nodded and asked:
"Where were you today at 7:00 AM?"
"7:00 AM?" Fang Zheng looked up, glanced at the Heart-Questioning Mirror above, which shone with mysterious light, and spoke slowly:
"I was at Linghu Mansion."
Heart-Questioning Mirror?
A magical artifact for questioning the minds of others!
Which means Young Master Song’s death is already known, even shocking the Commandery Princess.
As for the Heart-Questioning Mirror...
Not to mention that Fang Zheng’s Yama Visualization Method is quite remarkable, allowing him to easily control the flow of his thoughts.
Moreover, there’s Master Jiuyuan’s Celestial Secret Compass, guarding his Primordial Spirit; even Rogue Immortals can hardly pry into his true thoughts.
"Do you have witnesses?"
"Yes." Fang Zheng said:
"Today was a separation ceremony for the Ling Family, many prominent figures in the city were present, including Daoist Qiu from Pure Yang Palace, Immortal Master Qiao, and others..."
"They can all testify on my behalf."
"Hmm." Li Yingxuan nodded in satisfaction:
"For such a significant event, many people must have been present, and the Heart-Questioning Mirror showed no reactions. You may leave."
"Hold on!" the Mad Daoist spoke:
"He cannot leave."
"Why?" Li Yingxuan frowned.
In her view, Fang Zheng was unlikely to be the one who killed Song Ji, let alone possess sufficient strength.
His witnesses checked out without issue.
Additionally, the Heart-Questioning Mirror displayed no anomalies, signifying Fang Zheng’s words were truthful.
"People have private thoughts, none are exceptions." The Mad Daoist spoke:
"What he says, and the Heart-Questioning Mirror shows no reaction—is it possible he is deceased, so he may have used a Secret Technique to obscure his true thoughts?"
"..." Li Yingxuan’s expression shifted, her Jade Ruyi in hand shook slightly, then she shook her head in resignation:
"Elder!"
"If it shows a reaction you say it’s lying, if it doesn’t you say it’s falsified—are you saying we should imprison everyone?"
"My family Song Ji is dead." The Mad Daoist leaned forward, eyes wide and round, his expression suddenly contorted and terrifying:
"Song Ji is my sixth-generation grandson; he had hopes of becoming a Master, and the lives of these people together are worth less than him!"
"Not only imprison, but even if they were all killed, what would it matter?"
"Buzz..."
The room abruptly filled with spiritual light.
Li Yingxuan’s elegant eyes slightly narrowed, her Jade Ruyi shone brightly, making her appear increasingly noble and ethereal.
"Elder."
She spoke slowly:
"A Master, truly isn’t much, especially at such moments."
Hm?
The Mad Daoist gazed at Li Yingxuan, his eyes shifting between madness, clarity, and fear.
"Great Freedom Heart Method!"
"Excellent!"
He nodded slowly:
"What an impressive Princess Qingyuan—if you don’t die young, your achievements may far surpass your Prince father."
"Elder overpraises." Li Yingxuan lowered her head and lightly waved her sleeve towards Fang Zheng:
"Young Master Fang, you may leave."
"..." Fang Zheng still looked shocked, his body seeming somewhat unable to withstand the pressure from the two Masters, nodded hastily upon hearing:
"Yes."
"I take my leave."
Watching Fang Zheng depart, the Mad Daoist did not stop him, only glanced at Li Yingxuan:
"Looks like the Commandery Princess values this person quite a lot."
Li Yingxuan smiled faintly, saying nothing.