Chapter 1280: Chapter 1266: Wishful Thinking Chapter 1280: Chapter 1266: Wishful Thinking Wan Liyun glanced at Ye Chen and said, “Ye Chen, you can’t possibly believe that nonsense, can you?”
Ye Chen himself did not believe it but still said, “If Longhun and Ren Haotian are not dead, indeed there is such a possibility.”
“No way, you actually believe there’s such a possibility? We surrounded them, and the evidence is conclusive. Look, those two ships ahead, they are the ones that picked up the masked n who murdered our leader that night. And you’re still saying we are slandering them?”
Ye Chen hurriedly explained, “No, I didn’t an that. I was just saying that if Longhun is not dead and if Ren Haotian is not dead, and they had worked together, they indeed could have destroyed Lion Head Island and even planned what happened afterward. I was just considering the possibility.”
Wan Liyun shook his head and said, “Young Hero Ye, I’ve always admired your sense of justice and your character, but on this matter, I absolutely cannot agree with you. It’s as if they were caught red-handed; how can you still try to justify the actions of an executioner?”
Guan Xun couldn’t restrain himself either and said, “I believe that the likelihood of such a possibility is extrely low, practically one in ten thousand. The people from the Thirty-Six Islands were able to track them to Paper Kite Island, it can’t be that much of a coincidence.”
“But the night Senior Shao was killed, the n in black didn’t even produce the Dragon Slayer Sword,” Ye Chen said.
Wan Liyun chuckled and explained, “Isn’t that easy? Su Zhanze had already thought about how to explain later that it wasn’t him who did it. He had long planned to fra others. Moreover, he didn’t need the Dragon Slayer Sword to complete everything at that ti. In the end, he still managed to kill my leader, and everything was preditated for us to die without proof.”
Ye Chen did not have any rebuttal.
“Longhun in the hands of Su Zhanze, still alive to get out, who can prove it? Is there anyone?”
This question left Ye Chen speechless.
Wan Liyun shook his head and exclaid, “Still believing such ridiculous words, writing such a letter, you guys actually believe these ghost stories, what a waste of my ti. However, it does prove one thing—the people of the Immortal City Sect are in a desperate place. They know they can’t escape, so they’re trying to divert our attention. Don’t fall for their tricks.”
Nangong Yao had nothing to say.
Wan Liyun said, “I really don’t want to waste any more ti here on this letter. Let’s prepare quickly. We attack the city tomorrow. We should strike with all our might and root out the executioner to seek justice for those who died.” He didn’t wait for Nangong Yao to nod before he left.
After Wan Liyun left, Guan Xun said, “Master, no one will believe the content of this letter. I also don’t believe such a coincidence could happen; it’s as if the evidence is irrefutable.”
Nangong Yao, pressing a hand to his forehead, also felt uncertain and said, “Ye Chen, if Longhun and Ren Haotian are still alive, could it be possible that they did this?”
But Guan Xun asked, “If that’s so, where would Longhun and Ren Haotian be? Are they also on Paper Kite Island?”
The Red Demonic Spirit analyzed, “The Immortal Pearl and the Heavenly Pearl are indeed very similar and hard to distinguish. If Longhun is still alive, his martial arts are indeed very high. With the help of the Immortal Pearl, he could defeat Shao Hengjiang. Although Ren Xiongbei is dead, his son’s whereabouts are unknown. If his son is truly still alive, he would surely follow Ren Haotian. With Ren Haotian joining the Dragon Slaying Clan, that could explain why a group of people from both the Immortal City Sect and the Dragon Slaying Clan appeared on Taiping Island at the sa ti.”
The Black Demonic Spirit said with a cold laugh, “You really want to completely clear Su Zhanze of this affair. Indeed, according to the letter it’s possible, but why did Su Zhanze appear here? Clearly, he ca for the Sacred Spirit Stone. Now that he’s trapped, why would he not be trying to confuse us as Wan Liyun said? Who can prove that Longhun and Ren Haotian are not dead, and all of this isn’t just a lie made up by Su Zhanze in a desperate mont.”
“Damn it, this guy really is good at quibbling,” Nangong Yao said in disbelief.
Guan Xun asked, “Master, so do we attack tomorrow, or do we not?”
Nangong Yao had been pondering this question since the mont he received the letter.
After listening to the analysis, he felt even more confused, and beca more convinced that the letters were just blather, saying, “If he wants to talk, let him hand over the Dragon Slayer Sword first.” He had no better clue.
Guan Xun looked at him and said, “Master, I guess Su Zhanze won’t do that.”
“Hehe, so does he think this letter will persuade , make believe what he says, and then let him go back to the Central Plains?” Nangong Yao beca angry.
No one would believe the contents of the letter. Nangong Yao himself did not believe it; how could he convince all the Island Masters with just this letter? If Su Zhanze was willing to hand over the Dragon Slayer Sword, maybe he would be given a chance, but Nangong Yao knew such a chance was very slim.
Nangong Yao said, “Ye Chen, stop pondering it over. It seems that Su Zhanze truly is talking nonsense. He’s trying to play us for fools. It can’t be such a coincidence, catching them and then saying they didn’t do it, that’s nothing but blind talk.” Then he walked away with Guan Xun.
Leaving Ye Chen behind with the Black Demonic Spirit and the Red Demonic Spirit.
They didn’t even want the letter anymore.
The Black Demonic Spirit looked at Ye Chen, who was more serious than anyone else, and laughed, “Monkey, I don’t believe it either. It’s too much of a coincidence. They’ve been caught, and then the other side says they don’t know how they ended up in soone else’s wife’s bed and that it was soone else who had an affair with his wife. No one would believe that.”
Ye Chen looked toward the Red Demonic Spirit and said, “Old Red, you don’t believe it either, do you?”
The Red Demonic Spirit shook its head and replied, “I think it’s highly unlikely that Su Zhanze would let Longhun live. It’s almost certain that Longhun is dead.”
The Black Demonic Spirit added, “Then it’s just Su Zhanze saying whatever nonsense he wants.”
Ye Chen pondered for a mont; if Longhun was indeed in the area of the Thirty-Six Islands, he should still be there, but no one knew where exactly. He said, “Red Demonic Spirit, you help go around and take a look, see if there are any suspicious people.”
“You really believe Longhun might be near the Thirty-Six Islands?”
“I don’t know, maybe.”
“Then it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack, as they have changed boats.”
“I know, just follow the two boats that ca here and search nearby—I will have a group of Sacred Spirit Sect disciples who are familiar with the area help you.”
“If it really is Longhun, we don’t know when they may have left the ship.”
“I’m aware, but if it’s as Su Zhanze claid, by figuring it out we can avoid many people paying with their lives.”
Red Demonic Spirit then said, “Alright.”
“You go with the people from the Sacred Spirit Sect and see if there’s anything suspicious. If you really find sothing, just confirm it, don’t get entangled with them.”
Red Demonic Spirit smiled and replied, “With my abilities, how could I possibly entangle with the expert who killed Shao Hengjiang?”
“Then be careful, and if there is any news, send a ssage by carrier pigeon imdiately.”
Ye Chen, of course, hoped it was as Su Zhanze described, but he also knew the situation was extrely urgent. After spending an afternoon, Su Zhanze returned to Paper Kite Island, but Su Zhanze’s martial arts had indeed improved a lot, and he also had the earth-shaking Dragon Slayer Sword, along with so many people. Defeating him would be difficult, and Ye Chen had no confidence in doing so.
Even if they really could succeed, it would an the death of a large group of people. If things really were as Su Zhanze said, with so many people dying because of a misunderstanding, it would be too tragic. He had to make an effort.
The coincidence of Su Zhanze being here was too great, and he was also planning to use Song Xizhi to create an alibi for Su Zhanze. If he could prove that during the events on Taiping Island, Su Zhanze was in the Central Plains the entire ti, it would be easy to handle, but he was on Paper Kite Island instead. Who would believe he was innocent? He kept shaking his head; he couldn’t believe Su Zhanze’s words either.
Black Demonic Spirit shook his head and said, “You’re just doing so futile things.”
Yet Ye Chen knew he had to do it and replied, “Perhaps.”
Soon the Red Demonic Spirit left.
“Take the ships too,” Ye Chen called out.
“Don’t worry, I won’t be risking my life like you do.”
Ye Chen sat down on the sand beach, as night had completely fallen and the sea breeze blew in gusts.
“Old Hei, could you get sothing to eat? I’m really getting a bit hungry.”
Black Demonic Spirit replied, “I’m not your servant, you should have brought Ah Ya when I told you, but you refused.”
“Can’t you complain a little less?” Ye Chen called out.
“To think you’re asking to fetch food.” Black Demonic Spirit walked away.
Ye Chen fell into deep thought. If this was truly Longhun’s doing, the matter would be grave.
With so many people in Longhun’s grasp and the Sacred Spirit Stone possibly falling into his hands, it posed a threat to the entire Central Plains. Based on his understanding of Longhun, if Longhun acquired the Sacred Spirit Stone, he would certainly seek revenge on the residents of the Immortal-Demon Domain.
Alas, whether Su Zhanze’s words were true or not, it signified a great danger approaching.
If what Su Zhanze said was false, then Su Zhanze himself beca extrely dangerous. Ye Chen must seize this opportunity to help the people of the Thirty-Six Islands regain the Sacred Spirit Stone, regardless of the cost, and defeat Su Zhanze.
But if it was just as Su Zhanze described, then he would have to find a way to deal with Longhun. He had already experienced the power of the Sacred Spirit Stone. It was not sothing ordinary people could handle.
If Longhun were to successfully research it, the consequences were unimaginable. With his understanding of Longhun’s intelligence, there was nothing Longhun couldn’t figure out.
“Hey, here’s your food,” called Black Demonic Spirit, interrupting Ye Chen’s contemplation.
It was a roast chicken.
“With so many girls around, if you don’t want to sort out food yourself, then keep a girl by your side. I’m not your maidservant,” he said.
“Asking you for food and you grumble so much,” Ye Chen remarked.
“I just want to make it clear; I’m not a servant.”
“Alright, do you still want Ah Ya or not?”
“What do you an? Are you going to give Ah Ya to ?” He suddenly perked up.
“In your dreams.”
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