516: Speak of Cao Cao and he will appear

In the past few days, Shen Bei had wandered around and become thoroughly familiar with the imperial city's geography.

How familiar? If a local couldn't find their way, Shen Bei could act as a guide.

Shen Bei had learned the street layouts and terrain to avoid trouble.

If he ever got into a fight, he would know where to run.

True escape, after all, was always on the ground, not in the air.

In the air, you could be spotted instantly; that wasn't escaping, that was seeking death.

Only by hiding in alleys and disappearing among the common folk could one truly escape.

Of course, he never got to visit the Goulan he had been longing for.

Mainly because he had no money.

One day, as he was strolling through the imperial city, by a stroke of luck—or perhaps You Guang had intentionally sought him out—they ran into each other on the street.

Shen Bei snorted inwardly. The last time he met this fellow, he said he'd treat him to a Goulan, but then disappeared for days. It was as if he didn't take Shen Bei seriously!

Shen Bei promptly dragged him into one of the most expensive Goulans.

The Goulan culture of the imperial city was truly profound. Under the dim lights, exotic women in the Goulan wore light gauze, revealing their subtle and graceful figures. Their dances were as ethereal as startled swans, their flowing long hair swaying with their movements. Each spin stirred up wafts of floral fragrance that permeated the Goulan.

As the women moved to the rhythm of the decadent music, their dances gradually became wilder and more provocative, occasionally brushing against guests' chests. Every flirtatious wink was like an invitation, creating a mesmerizing, hazy atmosphere.

Shen Bei sat there, forcing himself to appreciate and immerse himself in the experience…

At this moment, a woman swayed her supple waist and gracefully leaned into his arms. After feeding Shen Bei a cup of wine, she flew into the dance floor like a swallow. This dancer was actually a fifth-rank Cultivator!

The imperial city truly lived up to its name; its cultural environment was indeed admirable and captivating. They really knew how to have fun.

Such powerful individuals contributing to the common men—truly benevolent.

While Shen Bei was observing the cultural environment, You Guang beside him was in agony. Each time a dancer came to feed them wine, it cost money, and it was incredibly expensive.

This Young Master in front of him… had no concept of saving money. He accepted every service offered. He drank over a dozen cups of wine, and each time, a dancer, holding the cup in her mouth, fed him. It was as if his hands were broken, needing service every single time.

However, remembering his uncle's instructions for the day, You Guang suppressed his heartache and said, "Shen Gongzi, you asked me about Young Master You Feng's whereabouts, right? I have news of him now."

"Did I ask you about You Feng's whereabouts? I don't remember," Shen Bei replied carelessly to You Guang, his gaze fixed on the woman with the slenderest waist in the dance pool, worried she might break her back.

"Uh…" You Guang choked. You're living in You Feng's place; don't you think it's polite to ask? I'm giving you an opening, and you're exposing me!

But You Guang had no choice and continued, "I have news of Young Master You Feng's whereabouts. Young Master, do you want to know?"

"No!" Shen Bei replied.

You Guang wanted to slap himself hard. Why did he bother asking that extra question?

"That… Young Master You Feng might have met a terrible end. It's highly likely he died at Bi Tuo's hands."

You Guang spoke to himself.

Shen Bei's heart skipped a beat, and his gaze finally returned from the dance floor.

Damn it… no way?

You Feng had already been silenced by him, and they still knew Bi Tuo did it? Who said so? Could Bi Tuo have announced it himself?

Did this mean he was exposed?

If so, that would be troublesome.

However, Shen Bei quickly realized that if they truly knew he was involved, You Guang would never be treating him with such an attitude. Shen Bei felt a slight sense of relief; it shouldn't be that Bi Tuo had exposed anything.

Most likely, the You Family knew what You Feng and his companions were up to, and now, seeing Bi Tuo unharmed, they suspected You Feng had met a terrible end.

And sending You Guang to reveal this news was to use him as a test. After all, he was You Feng's close friend; hearing that he might have been killed, wouldn't he react?

It was perfect for testing Bi Tuo's true intentions.

Understanding this, Shen Bei angrily said, "What did you say? Brother You Feng is dead? Who is Bi Tuo? Why did he kill my brother You Feng! Go, why aren't you hurrying to inform Uncle You Zhi, to capture Bi Tuo and have him cut into a thousand pieces!"

He could ignore You Guang, but the You Family's probing had to be taken seriously; he couldn't just talk nonsense.

Seeing Shen Bei's reaction, You Guang nodded slightly. This was the appropriate reaction for a friend.

"This matter isn't confirmed; it's just Uncle You Zhi's conjecture. I happened to overhear him discussing it with the elders of the clan. Thinking you and Young Master You Feng were good friends, I felt it necessary to tell you."

Shen Bei frowned slightly and said, "What do you mean? Conjecture? You're not sure if Brother You Feng is dead or not? What are you people doing; how can you not know about something like this?"

You Guang chuckled awkwardly, "I don't know the specifics of the conjecture, but Uncle You Zhi said there's an eighty percent chance Bi Tuo killed him. Originally, the You Family wanted to question Bi Tuo, but… Bi Tuo's identity is not simple; he's the son of a Night Watcher Team Leader. Our You Family is like an ant before the Night Watcher, and we wouldn't dare to easily probe him."

Shen Bei thought for a moment and said, "You can't go under the You Family's name, but you can go under a personal name. For example, if some young members of your You Family had a conflict with Bi Tuo, would the Night Watcher really stand up for Bi Tuo then?"

You Guang's expression grew more awkward, and he said, "None of the young people in the You Family in the imperial city are a match for Bi Tuo in a single move."

Upon hearing this, Shen Bei sneered inwardly. What 'not a match in a single move'? They probably just hoped he would act.

However, Shen Bei didn't care.

He knew very well how You Feng died; the You Family would never dream that he and Bi Tuo had eliminated You Feng together. Letting him probe Bi Tuo—wouldn't he just get whatever answer he wanted?

"Alas, if I had Young Master's strength, I could go and observe Bi Tuo's reaction, to confirm whether he truly killed Young Master You Feng."

After saying this, You Guang secretly glanced at Shen Bei.

Shen Bei's face showed a struggle, a very hesitant expression, but he finally said, "Gather all the information you have on Bi Tuo. I'll find an opportunity to test him and see if Brother You Guang truly died by his hand."

You Guang was overjoyed and flattered Shen Bei, saying, "With Young Master's intervention, we will surely uncover the truth!"

Shen Bei waved his hand, looking at the alluring and graceful dancers in the dance pool with a sense of blandness, "I hope Brother You Feng is blessed with good fortune. Without him, the Goulan loses much of its flavor. Alright, no more drinking today; you pay the bill!"

You Guang quickly nodded and called the madam to settle the bill.

Prices in the imperial city were high, and the Goulan was even more expensive.

Fortunately, Shen Bei wasn't staying overnight, otherwise… it would be even more expensive.

Shen Bei waved his hand and walked out, not even looking at the money he had spent. Seeing this, You Guang grew even more awestruck by Shen Bei.

Even You Feng back then couldn't have spent so much money without a flicker of emotion. This Young Master… truly seemed to be from a great noble family; such wealth was simply not worth mentioning to him.

Shen Bei leisurely walked towards his residence, instructing You Guang to buy whatever delicious food he saw along the way.

He was casually strolling down Goulan Street when, less than a hundred meters from his residence, he saw another noisy crowd gathered in front of a house.

Among them were several white-clad Night Watchers holding long maces, standing in the center, examining a corpse. The corpse was completely black, with currents of Demonic Path Qi flowing from it.

Liu Lane, someone had died again today, and it was happening quite frequently.

However, among the white-clad Night Watchers, Shen Bei saw a familiar person. He was holding documents and recording information.

This person… was Bi Tuo!

Shen Bei: ……