517: Confrontation, pretending to be confused

It's like, you don't want to encounter something, and then it appears.

Shen Bei originally wanted to just humor You Guang.

After all, You Guang's probing was indeed his duty as You Feng's good friend.

Shen Bei's slogans were loud and clear, something about being a sworn brother with You Feng, and now Bi Tuo might be the suspect in You Feng's death.

As his good friend, he definitely had to seek revenge.

Shen Bei only wanted to stall for a bit longer, but he didn't expect it.

On the way back, he ran into Bi Tuo...

For better or worse, Shen Bei had to grit his teeth and go for it, otherwise, he would be exposed immediately.

Shen Bei walked while pondering.

If Bi Tuo truly became desperate and revealed that he was the murderer, it would still be the same outcome: exposure.

But if he didn't confront Bi Tuo, it would be difficult to explain to You Guang.

To be honest, his time in the You Family had been quite enjoyable.

At this moment, Bi Tuo was recording documents. People were dying in Liu Lane every day, yet even the Night Watcher couldn't find any clues, which was very abnormal.

Coupled with many recent events concerning the Night Watcher, it felt like a large net was cast over them. Even forces like the You Family, outside the Imperial City, were involved.

Under such circumstances, the Night Watcher also chose the You Family as a Breakthrough point. They dispatched Bi Tuo, ostensibly to record case documents, but in reality, it was a fishing expedition.

Whether it was the You Family or other families, the Night Watcher wanted to see what they were truly trying to do.

Bi Tuo recorded the documents, but his heart was complaining. He had originally thought that reporting the You Family's actions would make the Night Watcher deal with them.

Although the You Family had considerable influence in the Imperial City, compared to the Night Watcher, they were not worth mentioning. But he didn't expect the result would be for him to be thrown out as bait.

Thinking of his experience in Baishan, he couldn't help but shiver.

If he hadn't been lucky enough to meet a good person who appeared out of nowhere, he would be a corpse now.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shiver.

But despite his fear, he couldn't refuse. Because his father actually agreed to the Night Watcher's decision, he even suspected that the decision for him to be bait was solely pushed by his father.

He truly was a terrible father!

Just as Bi Tuo was dispiritedly recording various information about the corpses, he caught sight of a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye, which made him slightly pause.

Before he could make a move, his ears twitched.

From the corner of his eye, he saw the young man pass through the crowd, slowly moving away.

Shen Bei was walking back home when You Guang hurried to catch up, saying anxiously, "Shen Gongzi, wait a moment, I saw Bi Tuo."

"Hm?" Shen Bei looked at You Guang in confusion.

You Guang pointed in Bi Tuo's direction: "He's right there."

Shen Bei glanced, then nodded, and continued walking towards his home.

"Shen Gongzi, aren't you going to try and find him?" You Guang asked anxiously.

"Go back to the courtyard and wait for him!"

You Guang was stunned, then suddenly understood.

Indeed! There were so many people here, it wasn't suitable to probe Bi Tuo. After they finished their business, they would pass by the courtyard gate, which would be more convenient.

You Guang followed closely behind Shen Bei, thinking that Heaven was truly helping him, and his uncle's arrangements could be completed today.

Shen Bei opened the courtyard gate, lay down under the osmanthus tree, inhaling the wafting fragrance of osmanthus, and rocked in the rocking chair.

Not long after, You Guang ran in quickly from outside: "Shen Gongzi, Bi Tuo is coming in this direction!"

After speaking, he looked at Shen Bei with anticipation, wanting to see how Shen Bei would probe Bi Tuo.

He hoped... he could probe out something!

Bi Tuo got closer and closer. When he reached their door, You Guang quickly looked at Shen Bei.

Shen Bei didn't disappoint him. Shen Bei walked out, leaned lazily against the door, and called out to Bi Tuo, who was holding documents: "You are Bi Tuo?"

Bi Tuo stopped, and the several Night Watcher in white robes with him also stopped, all looking sideways at Shen Bei.

Although Bi Tuo had received Shen Bei's voice transmission, seeing him living in You Feng's courtyard and You Guang, a You Family disciple, respectfully serving him, he was still somewhat lost in thought.

What kind of trick did he pull to make the You Family treat him like this!

"I am Shen Bei, You Feng's good friend. I recently received news that you killed my brother You Feng, is that right?"

The originally lazy Shen Bei suddenly walked towards Bi Tuo, his eyes sharp and carrying a hint of pressure as he stared at him.

This scene made You Guang stunned. Oh, brother, do you have to be so direct? I only asked you to probe, not to ask directly. If you ask like this, even if he is, he won't admit it.

Bi Tuo looked at Shen Bei in surprise and said, "You Feng is dead? When did he die?"

Shen Bei turned his head to You Guang and asked, "Approximately when did he die?"

You Guang wanted to vomit blood: We only suspected the worst, we haven't confirmed it! Otherwise, why would we need you to probe? Is this how you probe?

You Guang, stared at by everyone, could only bite the bullet and say, "Our Young Master You Feng said before he left that he had some grievances to settle with Young Master Bi Tuo, but after he left, there has been no news, so it's highly probable that he met with misfortune."

Bi Tuo scoffed, "Ridiculous! Just because of this, you say I killed You Feng? And... what grievances do I have with You Feng? Why don't I know? You Feng... is he even worthy of having grievances with me?"

These words made You Guang's face flush. Indeed, purely in terms of status, the son of a Night Watcher Team Leader was considered a top-tier second-generation official in the entire Imperial City, while their Young Master You Family could not even be considered presentable in the Imperial City; the You Family was merely a local powerful family.

Bi Tuo then looked at Shen Bei and snorted, "Don't let yourself be used as a pawn. The reputation of us Night Watcher cannot be insulted. If you speak carelessly, be careful not to bring trouble upon yourself!"

Shen Bei said coldly, "Are you threatening me? I don't know who the Night Watcher is, but before I left home, my elder said... as long as I act upright, I don't need to fear anyone!"

These words made You Guang's heart skip a beat. Bi Tuo also looked at Shen Bei and asked, "Who is your elder?"

Bi Tuo really wanted to know, after all, this guy Shen Bei's identity was a bit mysterious.

You Guang was also full of anticipation; listening to Shen Bei's tone, his elder should be of great background.

Shen Bei glanced at Bi Tuo and scoffed, "You're not qualified to know either!"

Bi Tuo snorted and said, "I'm too lazy to bother with you!"

After saying that, he turned around and left!

At this moment, Shen Bei leaped forward, his power erupting, and reached out to grab Bi Tuo: "You want to leave before telling me about You Feng?"

Shen Bei's hand was about to grab Bi Tuo when the white-robed man beside Bi Tuo made a move.

This was an eighth-grade Cultivator. He unleashed a surge of Origin Qi and clashed with Shen Bei.

Shen Bei and he both retreated several steps, and the white-robed man's expression changed: "So strong!"

Although there were many Geniuses in the Imperial City, and quite a few young people who achieved Da Shouzi. However, there were not many with such pure Origin Qi, and most importantly, the force capable of cultivating such a Celestial being must not be underestimated.

The You Family's background was indeed not simple, because the You Family could not cultivate such a Celestial being.

"I said I didn't think you could deal with my brother You Feng. Was his misfortune caused by someone next to you?" Shen Bei asked Bi Tuo.

Bi Tuo hadn't spoken yet, but the white-robed man said coldly at this moment, "Your Excellency, before you say that, go and inquire about what kind of place the Night Watcher is. After inquiring, if you can still say such words, then our Night Watcher will give you a satisfactory answer!"

After saying that, the white-robed man said to Bi Tuo, "Let's go!"

Without waiting for Shen Bei's reply, he took Bi Tuo and left.

Shen Bei wanted to make a move, but You Guang stopped him.

You Guang was also scared. If they continued to entangle, it would no longer be a private grievance with Bi Tuo, but it might involve the behemoth that was the Night Watcher. Their You Family couldn't bear that burden...