65: Shen Mansion! Lu Xuan's arrival!

Immediately, Zhao Sheng had no intention of looking at the other corpses.

Because Zhao Sheng had already sensed that there was still Yin Qi left by the Human-Faced Wraith lingering in these corpses.

Although it was very faint, if they delayed any longer, these corpses might undergo a change.

Thinking of this, Zhao Sheng spoke to County Magistrate Zeng Fan, who was behind him.

"Lord Zeng, send some men to burn all these corpses!"

"Yes, your subordinate will have people prepare it now!"

County Magistrate Zeng Fan's mouth curved into a smile upon hearing Zhao Sheng's request.

Because Zhao Sheng's request was exactly what he wanted.

These tragically dead corpses always gave him an inexplicable chill, making County Magistrate Zeng Fan feel a creeping dread.

If it weren't for waiting for the arrival of these Blackbird Guard adults, County Magistrate Zeng Fan would have long ago ordered someone to set fire to and burn these eerie corpses.

Finally, Zhao Sheng calmly spoke: "Where were these deceased found?"

"In the south of the county town!"

...

Dengfeng County, South City!

In the central area of the South City, several grand mansions were located.

The largest mansion, situated in the very center, had a huge plaque hanging above its main gate, on which two large characters were engraved.

Shen Mansion!

This was the residence of the Shen family, the large pharmacy in Dengfeng County.

The Shen family's elder, Shen Yunwei, was not only a skilled physician but also a Martial Artist of the Refining Marrow Realm.

The reputation of the Shen family pharmacy was well-known in Dengfeng County, existing on par with the Lu Family Pharmacy.

At this moment, the sky was fully bright, and a black dot appeared not far from the Shen Mansion.

Then, the black dot slowly enlarged, revealing a black steed with a young man sitting on its back.

It was Lu Xuan, who had rushed over from Liansheng Temple.

"This is it, I've finally arrived!"

Lu Xuan breathed a sigh of relief as he saw the familiar mansion from his memories.

A year ago, he had personally escorted his younger sister, Lu Qingqing, to Dengfeng County, and he had even stayed at the Shen Mansion for a few days.

"I wonder how my little sister is doing."

Lu Xuan slowed his horse and finally stopped in front of the Shen Mansion's gate.

In front of the Shen Mansion's gate, there were two men dressed as house servants, standing guard.

Lu Xuan immediately dismounted, walked forward, and cupped his fists to greet them both.

"Two young brothers, I am Lu Xuan, Lu Qingqing's elder brother.

I have come this time to visit my younger sister, so I ask the two young brothers to please convey my message."

Lu Xuan did not beat around the bush but directly stated his purpose.

One of the younger servants looked puzzled when he heard the name from Lu Xuan's mouth.

"Lu Qingqing?"

"Are you an idiot, kid? That's Young Madam's name."

The other older servant immediately reacted, sternly reprimanding the confused servant.

Then, the older-looking servant carefully scrutinized Lu Xuan, his face filled with a smile.

Nothing else, it was only because of Lu Xuan's distinguished, dignified, and imposing demeanor, which emanated from within, that he could not possibly be a fake.

The older servant immediately bowed to Lu Xuan, and then quickly spoke.

"This lord, please wait a moment, I will go report to the elder right away."

At this moment, inside the main hall of the Shen Mansion, two people were seated: one appeared to be a handsome young man, and the other a middle-aged man around fifty years old.

They were the Shen family's elder, Shen Yunwei, and his eldest son, Shen Yuan.

Among them, Shen Yunwei sat in the main seat, while Shen Yuan sat in the first position on the left below him.

However, their expressions at this time were not good, even carrying a hint of fear.

Shen Yuan looked pale, as if he had been frightened by something, and spoke to Shen Yunwei in front of him.

"Father, what exactly happened to Liu Yiwai and his family? Who did it?"

Hearing his son's question, Shen Yunwei also frowned.

"Your father doesn't know either; I only know that the Liu Mansion has now been sealed off by the authorities, and no one can enter or exit."

"Alas, Old Liu died too tragically. I don't know which heartless person did it."

A few days ago, the Liu Mansion, which was two streets away from them, was completely wiped out overnight, with no survivors.

It was said that the terrifying state of the Liu Yiwai family's corpses even scared several eyewitnesses senseless.

The most important thing was that their Shen family and the Liu family had a very good relationship.

Liu Yiwai often came to the Shen Mansion to play chess with Shen Yunwei and also to have Shen Yunwei examine his health.

Unexpectedly, after only a few days apart, the devastating news of Liu Yiwai's death arrived.

Shen Yunwei couldn't eat for several days and went around inquiring about who had done it.

However, all these messages were tightly suppressed by the authorities, and no one could find out anything.

"Enough, Yuan'er, this matter should be kept hidden if possible. It's best not to let Qingqing know; she is already pregnant now."

"Your father has already given orders that no one in the Shen Mansion is to discuss this matter, precisely because I'm afraid it will frighten Qingqing."

When Shen Yuan heard his father mention Qingqing, his eyes held endless tenderness.

He had already detected his wife Lu Qingqing's pregnancy pulse two months ago.

"Father, don't worry. Your son hasn't been to the pharmacy these past few days precisely because of this."

"It seems your son will be unable to help you at the pharmacy for some time."

"Good!"

Shen Yunwei nodded with great satisfaction.

It was truly a great blessing for their Shen family that his son could marry such a virtuous and intelligent wife like Lu Qingqing.

Ever since his son Shen Yuan married Lu Qingqing, his formerly reckless personality had become increasingly mature and steady, already showing the demeanor of a head of the family.

"Yuan'er, you don't need to worry about your father. Your father's body is still robust; after all, I am a Martial Artist of the Marrow Refinement Realm."

"You should take this time while accompanying Qingqing to cultivate the Martial Dao well."

Shen Yunwei's tone shifted, bringing up Qingqing's maternal family, the Lu Family Pharmacy in Qingyun County.

"Oh, speaking of Qingqing, when Qingqing gives birth to the child, remember to send someone to Qingyun County to inform Qingqing's maternal family!"

"Yes, Father, your son will certainly keep that in mind."

When Shen Yuan thought of Qingqing's maternal family, the familiar figure immediately appeared in his mind.

That was the man he respected the most in his life, apart from his own father.

"Xuan Ge, when he hears this news, he will surely be very happy."

Tap, tap, tap!

Outside the main hall of the Shen family, a series of hurried footsteps sounded, followed by a servant running in, breathing heavily and panting.

"Master, Young Master, there's someone outside the mansion claiming to be Young Madam's elder brother."

"What did you say!"

Before the servant could finish speaking, Shen Yuan instantly stood up and quickly approached the servant, his face filled with excitement.

"Young Master, that person's name is Lu Xuan!"

The servant, seeing his Young Master's exaggerated expression, quickly finished his sentence.