98: Chapter 98 Lin Changxuan Blocks the Way

The night passed without incident.

The next day, the atmosphere in the capital was oppressive and heavy. The number of guards on the streets had increased significantly, and almost everyone leaving the city was being interrogated.

Even the Cloud Ship of the Lanzhou Princes Mansion was stopped and subjected to inspection.

"Do you suspect that the thief who attacked and killed the Elder of the Lin family and Lin Yanzhi last night is on our Lanzhou Princes Mansion's Cloud Ship?"

Qin Miaoyi frowned, her tone turning cold.

After all, she was a County Princess with considerable influence in the Great Wu Dynasty; she had already learned of the earth-shattering event that occurred last night.

"That is correct!"

"I ask that Her Highness the County Princess cooperate. I suspect that the azure kite sword lost by my Lin family is in the hands of one of the thieves!"

Lin Changxuan's expression was extremely gloomy, as if he were mourning a parent. His cold, sinister gaze was fixed intently on Ji Taichang!

After the incident at the Lin Family Ancestral Land and with Lin Yanzhi last night, the first person Lin Changxuan suspected was Ji Taichang!!

This was because, just days ago, Ji Taichang had killed Lin Mobai for the sake of Lin Xueyue, erupting into a fierce battle with Lin Changxuan and Lin Yimeng, making him the prime suspect!

As someone involved, Lin Changxuan knew best the grievances between Lin Xueyue and Lin Yanzhi!

Although Ji Taichang's cultivation was at the first level of the Nascent Soul Stage, which did not match the third level of the Nascent Soul Stage of the thief from last night, Ji Taichang was the prime suspect, and the Lin family could not afford not to investigate!

"I ask for Her Highness the County Princess's forgiveness; we are merely acting under orders."

The squad of guards beside Lin Changxuan felt immense pressure, but they still braced themselves to speak.

"Something happened to the Lin family, yet you dare to investigate the Lanzhou Princes Mansion? You have quite the audacity!"

Qin Miaoyi coldly questioned, "Who gave you the authority to do this!"

Lin Changxuan's expression darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "That thief not only killed members of my Lin family but also acted openly within Dawu Academy. This is a provocation to the dignity of Dawu Academy! We are here to search under the orders of King Poyue!"

He raised his hand and produced a shimmering golden token, with the characters "Poyue" engraved upon it.

King Poyue was one of the princes of the Great Wu Dynasty and also the Dean of Dawu Academy!!

Seeing this, Qin Miaoyi frowned, feeling that the situation was tricky.

This was the capital, King Poyue's territory.

If King Poyue was truly determined to investigate, and with the Prince of Lanzhou away, she feared it would be difficult to handle based on her own prestige alone...

"Your Highness, why waste words with them?"

"Just sail the ship and ram them!"

"King Poyue and the Prince of Lanzhou are both princes; what right do they have to investigate us?"

Just then, Ji Taichang spoke up.

"Good!"

Qin Miaoyi's heart stirred, and she immediately ordered, "Steward Wang, drive the Cloud Ship at full power and ram them! Kill anyone who dares to block us!"

Regardless of whether Ji Taichang was a suspect.

Ji Taichang was an honored guest of the Lanzhou Princes Mansion, and the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect behind him was an even more mysterious and terrifying existence. She had to support him, so naturally, she could not allow the Lin family to conduct a search!

"Understood!"

Steward Wang nodded, his powerful spiritual energy erupting. He immediately drove the Cloud Ship beneath his feet, unleashing an astonishing speed as it charged directly toward Lin Changxuan and the others.

Caught off guard, Lin Changxuan and the others were shocked and furious, forced to dodge quickly.

But Lin Changxuan was not willing to let Ji Taichang leave just like that!

"Your Highness, I apologize!"

"I am here under the orders of King Poyue to investigate Ji Aotian!!"

Lin Changxuan roared, brandishing the token of King Poyue in front of him, then pulled out a long spear and struck at Ji Taichang like lightning!

Boom!

Almost at the same time, Ji Taichang and Steward Wang both pointed their fingers. Two Flying Swords, like coiled dragons, erupted with endless killing intent and slashed fiercely at Lin Changxuan, knocking him out of the sky.

If Ji Taichang's cultivation had not yet made a Breakthrough, Lin Changxuan might have truly been able to stop them, making it difficult for them to escape for a while.

But now, Ji Taichang was no longer the same; his strength had skyrocketed. The golden feather flying sword instantly pierced through Lin Changxuan's chest, severely wounding him!

By the time Lin Changxuan tremblingly climbed to his feet, the Lanzhou Princes Mansion's Cloud Ship had already traveled far away.

"Commander Cheng, why didn't you intervene just now? How dare you disobey King Poyue's orders!?"

Lin Changxuan clutched his bleeding chest, looking back at Cheng Honghai, who was clad in golden armor in the distance, his eyes filled with rage!

Cheng Honghai glanced at him, his expression indifferent, "This commander only obeys the orders of His Majesty."

Clearly.

He did not want to get involved in the conflict between the Lin family and the Lanzhou Princes Mansion.

...

"Many thanks, Your Highness."

After leaving the capital, Ji Taichang cupped his hands in a salute to Qin Miaoyi.

"Senior Ji, you are too polite; it was just a small effort."

Qin Miaoyi smiled and said, "You are all honored guests of my Lanzhou Princes Mansion. How could I let the Lin family make things difficult for you for no reason?"

Being able to help Ji Taichang made her quite happy.

This meant that the relationship between the two parties had moved a step further.

Two and a half days later.

The Cloud Ship crossed more than half of the Great Wu Dynasty and returned to Lanzhou City.

After bidding farewell to Qin Miaoyi and the others, Ji Taichang took Lin Xueyue and Yang Yao and began the return journey to the Qingyun Sect.

Among the Medicinal Pills that Ji Taichang needed to refine for Nangong Qingya, some of the Spirit Medicine were specialties of the Heishui Mountains. Therefore, he decided to make a trip to the Heishui Mountains first, then go to the Medicine King Valley to collect the remaining herbs.

It just so happened that Nangong Qingya and Lin Fan were both at the Medicine King Valley, so he could take the opportunity to farm some favorability.

"After refining the Medicinal Pill for Nangong Qingya, increasing her favorability by twenty or thirty points shouldn't be a problem."

"By then, if I raise my cultivation by another two or three small Realms, I can charge directly into Dawu Academy and kill Lin Yanzhi!"

Ji Taichang calculated in his mind, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly, feeling in a great mood.

After dropping off Lin Xueyue and Yang Yao at the Qingyun Sect, Ji Taichang stepped on Sword Qi and soon arrived at the Heishui Mountains.

With his current cultivation, the Heishui Mountains were like his own backyard. His vast Divine Sense spread out, and he quickly collected the necessary Spirit Medicine.

Ji Taichang returned to the Qingyun Sect, preparing to bid farewell to Lin Xueyue and Yang Yao.

"Are you going on a long journey again?"

Lin Xueyue was slightly taken aback, then she grabbed Ji Taichang's arm. Looking left and right, she realized there was no one around, and she licked her lips.

"Come, come inside with me. I have some things I need to remind you of."

...

Later that day.

Lin Xueyue left her room, feeling satisfied, leaving only Ji Taichang lying on the bed, sighing helplessly.

Ji Taichang highly suspected that Lin Xueyue was worried about him finding other women outside, so she wanted to drain him dry before he left.

Fortunately, Ji Taichang's cultivation was profound and his physique was strong enough that he managed to hold out.

A moment later.

The door was suddenly pushed open. A petite, exquisite, yet curvaceous figure snuck into the room. The person was wearing only a light nightgown and, very skillfully, crawled into the bed covers and squeezed into Ji Taichang's arms.

"Huh?"

"Yue'er, where did your brother go?"

Qin Ruolin leaned against a flat and firm chest, suddenly feeling a bit strange.

She grabbed that strong hand and touched it, "Yue'er, why have your palms become so big... Eh?!!!"