170: If he is a wolf, I am also a tiger

Lin Qinghuang stared at Xie Weilou: "You are close to Yan Junlin, so you must have discovered something from the beginning."

Xie Weilou smiled indifferently: "The first time I met him, I felt he was not simple, but I didn't expect him to hide so deeply!"

He then said with a deep gaze: "Also, there's one more thing. Previously, outside Millstone Town, Yan Wugou, Yan Ruyu, and Yan Ruyi were ambushed, which also felt off. Now that I think about it, if there was no conflict with these three, and if it was just a simple interception, why would Dao Repository Realm experts be sent to ambush them? The mastermind behind it might also be him. He is indeed a ruthless individual."

"Controlling the black market and controlling Millstone Town, Yan Junlin's foundation is far more profound than you and I imagined. You are close to him, so be careful," Lin Qinghuang said in a deep voice.

It now seemed that Yan Junlin was an incredibly ruthless character, hiding very deeply. It was originally thought that Yan Wugou was hidden deep enough, but now it seemed that Yan Junlin was even more enigmatic.

Xie Weilou smiled and said: "If he is a wolf, then I am also a tiger! Right now, in his heart, I should be a chess piece, the Emperor's chess piece. Such a chess piece is extremely important, which is why he would proactively approach me."

In a world where the strong are respected, so-called schemes and tricks are merely minor paths. Given Yan Junlin's profound foundation, his approach to Xie Weilou was certainly not because he discovered anything extraordinary about Xie Weilou, but merely because Xie Weilou was currently a chess piece in the Emperor's hand.

After all, in the eyes of the world, Xie Weilou had no cultivation whatsoever, which meant he posed no threat. Yan Junlin probably thought the same.

Therefore, he dared to boldly approach and win over Xie Weilou. If he were to sense anything unusual about Xie Weilou, he could easily eliminate him.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qinghuang's face also showed a smile: "You might be a chess piece, but I think you are more like a whetstone, a whetstone prepared by the Emperor for his descendants. The power of the Tianquan Division comes from the Emperor, and the right of interpretation lies with him."

Using the power bestowed by the Emperor, one naturally could not kill the Emperor's descendants. At most, it would be to discipline and temper them according to the Emperor's wishes.

"Perhaps! As this whetstone grinds, perhaps it will transform into an unparalleled sharp blade itself."

Xie Weilou's smile was mocking. Once he developed, he would directly overthrow this Great Xia.

Whetstone, who was the real whetstone?

Lin Qinghuang asked: "What do you plan to do next?"

Xie Weilou said: "Originally, I wanted to investigate the black market with you, but now it seems unnecessary. Tonight, I will go to the black market by myself. With the black market sealed off, Yan Wuchen is like an ant on a hot pan and cannot remain indifferent. He will definitely dispatch experts. Let Yan Junlin's people and Yan Wuchen's people fight it out."

Yan Junlin treated him as a tool, wanting to stay out of it, so he could do the same and let Yan Junlin and Yan Wuchen fight each other.

Lin Qinghuang nodded lightly: "That's fine. I'll secretly investigate the whereabouts of the Phoenix Blood. I feel that thing should not have left Tianqi yet."

"Be careful. Even if the Emperor doesn't want such a treasure, he wouldn't easily give it away, unless it's to someone he wants to give it to," Xie Weilou said meaningfully.

"When you put it that way, I seem to have a target now," Lin Qinghuang's lips curved slightly upward.

Xie Weilou put away the ledger and the painting: "I need to go see Xue Li and the others."

"Go," Lin Qinghuang waved her hand lightly.

Xie Weilou smiled and left the main hall...

Inside the Heavenly Prison.

"Let me out, you damn bastards! When this young master gets out, I will definitely make you turn to ashes!" In one cell, Xue Jie roared continuously, his legs broken and his fingernails pulled out. He could truly feel that agonizing sensation.

Du Wei, next to him, sat on the ground, his expression terrified. His legs were broken, and his fingers were severed.

At this moment, he truly understood what the Tianquan Division was!

Trying to befriend the Guogong Mansion and resist the Tianquan Division—this path was wrong from the start.

In the other two cells, Xue Li and Jiang Xuan were imprisoned. Xue Li had lost an arm and was also howling, making various threats.

The Captian at the door remained indifferent, unmoved.

"Greetings, Young Master!" When Xie Weilou walked over with Zhang Long and Zhao Hu, the Captians quickly saluted.

At this moment, they were filled with awe towards Xie Weilou. The Young Master did not make a move unless necessary, but once he did, he targeted people from the Guojiu Mansion. His methods were so sharp that they made people tremble.

"Xie Weilou, let me out, or my father will certainly not let you off!" Xue Li stared intently at Xie Weilou. Xie Weilou had severed one of his arms, turning him into a cripple. He would certainly avenge such a great hatred.

His father was the Imperial Uncle, his aunt was Imperial Concubine Xue, and behind him was the Third Prince. With these three identities, he did not believe that Xie Weilou truly dared to kill him.

The hatred for his severed arm was irreconcilable. Once he got out, he would definitely make Xie Weilou wish he were dead.

"Xie Weilou, you are abusing your power. I will definitely report you!" Xue Jie also stared angrily at Xie Weilou.

Xie Weilou looked at Xue Li and Xue Jie with an indifferent expression: "Still no torture?"

Zhang Long said with a wry smile: "If the Young Master doesn't speak, we wouldn't dare to act rashly!"

Xie Weilou directly took out three pre-prepared confessions: "First, let Xue Li, Xue Jie, and Du Wei experience the hospitality of the Tianquan Division, and then have them sign and fingerprint them."

The evidence was conclusive, but the necessary rituals still had to be performed. Once they entered the Tianquan Division, how could they not suffer a little?

Zhang Long looked at Du Wei: "This person's fingers are broken, how can he sign and fingerprint?"

Xie Weilou smiled indifferently: "With his feet will do!"

"Understood," Zhang Long's smile turned sinister as he walked directly towards Xue Jie's and Du Wei's cells.

Zhao Hu, meanwhile, walked towards Xue Li.

"You... what are you going to do?" Xue Li and the other two looked terrified.

Clang!

The cell doors opened, and the three were brought out. They were certainly about to experience the Tianquan Division's torture.

Du Wei was scared out of his wits and quickly said: "Don't torture me, I am willing to confess everything..."

"Young Master, this..." Zhang Long hesitated, looking at Xie Weilou.

Xie Weilou smiled playfully: "What others say isn't necessarily true. What you personally interrogate out might be the truth!"

"Understood," Zhang Long nodded quickly.

Subsequently, the three were put on the torture rack, and the severe interrogation began.

Branding irons, salt on wounds, pulling out fingernails, etc., everything was used.

"Ah..." Heart-wrenching screams echoed from the prison cells.

"..." Xie Weilou sat in a chair, holding fine wine, silently savoring it. He was a bad person, and to deal with people worse than him, he naturally had to be even more ruthless.

"Xie Weilou, I will kill you... Ah..."

"Xie Weilou, I will definitely not let you off..."

"Ah... I was wrong... I was wrong..."

"..." Screams continued to emanate from the prison cells.

The surrounding Captians were accustomed to it and remained incredibly calm, though interrogating royalty and nobles in such a manner was quite rare.