125: Investigating the cause of Huang Yangping's death?

Vice Envoy He Yan, who was standing nearby, furrowed his brows upon hearing it was the Bloodthirsty Corpse Fiend from Lanshan County, and questioned Prefect Hong Zhi.

"The Bloodthirsty Corpse Fiend, wasn't that monster already eliminated?"

"Four years ago, our Blackbird Guard sent five Huang Grade Xuan Niao Guards to eliminate it."

"How could it have revived so quickly, ahead of schedule?"

"Old Hong, are you mistaken?"

Vice Envoy He Yan was naturally aware of the recent anomalies occurring with transcendent Weird.

However, this Bloodthirsty Corpse Fiend in Lanshan County, wasn't its revival a bit too fast?

The speed of this Bloodthirsty Corpse Fiend's revival made Vice Envoy He Yan somewhat difficult to accept.

"No, according to the message from the Lanshan County Magistrate, the manner of death of these victims is indeed identical to that of the Bloodthirsty Corpse Fiend four years ago."

Bloodthirsty Corpse Fiend?

Upon hearing this name, Lu Xuan recalled the records he had seen in the archives; this was a Li-level Weird.

Since this Bloodthirsty Corpse Fiend was a Li-level Weird, Lu Xuan would certainly not miss this opportunity.

Whether it was true or not, Lu Xuan had to go to Lanshan County in person.

Immediately, Lu Xuan made up his mind and looked at Vice Envoy He Yan.

"Deputy Envoy He, how far is it from Fu City to Lanshan County?"

After Lu Xuan spoke, Vice Envoy He Yan no longer had other doubts and quickly answered Lu Xuan's question.

"Lanshan County is not far from Fu City, only less than a day's journey."

"If one travels quickly on a Shenfeng Steed, they will arrive at Lanshan County within half a day."

In these past few days, through his observations, Vice Envoy He Yan had noticed a certain trait in Lu Xuan.

That was...

This Mystic Envoy seemed very concerned about these transcendent Weird and Yao Beasts.

No, it wasn't just concern; it was more like an obsession.

Therefore, when Lu Xuan questioned him...

Vice Envoy He Yan did not hesitate to estimate the time Lu Xuan would need to reach Lanshan County.

As it turned out, the facts were just as Vice Envoy He Yan had expected; Lu Xuan made his decision as he had predicted.

"Vice Envoy He Yan, go down now and have someone prepare the Shenfeng Steed. This Envoy will personally go to Lanshan to inspect it this time."

Lu Xuan thought about it and decided to go to Lanshan County by himself.

Because there was no need to waste so many resources by bringing other Blackbird Guards to Lanshan County.

During his conversation with Mo Ronghua, Lu Xuan learned a huge secret.

That is, the transcendent Weird would appear frequently in the next few years, and their revival time would also be greatly advanced.

Therefore, Lu Xuan had his own little plan and arranged for Zhao Sheng to be stationed at the borders of Dengfeng County and Qingyun County during this period.

He had Zhao Sheng patrol the jurisdiction of Dengfeng County and Qingyun County.

He also had Zhao Sheng notify the Dengfeng County Magistrate in advance that if any inexplicable abnormal phenomena occurred...

There was no need to report to the Prefect; they could just send someone to notify Zhao Sheng directly.

Of course, Lu Xuan would not treat Zhao Sheng unfairly; he directly issued this mission as a Li-level mission, rewarding Heavenly Spiritual Objects.

As for Qingyun County, Lu Xuan had an extra layer of protection, arranging for Qian Hao and Li Daren to secretly guard Lu Jiahe.

Otherwise, Lu Xuan would truly not be at ease about his father's safety.

"Prefect Hong Zhi, this Envoy is aware of your matter."

"This Envoy will immediately depart for Lanshan County. Do you have anything else to inform this Envoy?"

"If not, this Envoy will not entertain you further."

Lu Xuan had already stood up at this point, and Vice Envoy He Yan and Prefect Hong Zhi also stood up after seeing him.

Upon hearing Lu Xuan's question, Prefect Hong Zhi quickly replied, "Replying to Mystic Envoy, this subordinate has nothing else to report to you."

"Then this subordinate will take his leave first."

As an old fox, Prefect Hong Zhi naturally understood the Mystic Envoy's implied meaning.

That was, he was being asked to leave.

Tsk tsk, this Mystic Envoy's style is truly unusual.

However, since this Mystic Envoy is personally going to deal with that monster in Lanshan County, this matter is no longer his concern.

Not long after the Baidao Prefecture Prefect left...

Outside the main hall, a Blackbird Guard in a white Xuan Bird uniform appeared at the entrance.

Then, he met the gaze of Vice Envoy He Yan, who was about to leave.

Vice Envoy He Yan stopped in his tracks upon seeing the newcomer, seemingly a bit surprised.

"Su An, why are you here? Do you have any leads on your last case?"

The newcomer was a young man who looked to be only around thirty, a Martial Artist at Marrow Refinement Realm Perfection.

He was the one in the Fu City Blackbird Guard who had the most hope of breaking through to the Blood Refinement Realm and becoming a Huang Grade Xuan Niao Guard.

Coincidentally, his other identity was one of the Disciples taken in by Vice Envoy He Yan.

Upon seeing Vice Envoy He Yan, Su An's face showed a respectful expression, and he then bowed to Lu Xuan and Vice Envoy He Yan.

"This subordinate Su An greets Mystic Envoy and Vice Mystic Envoy."

After bowing, Su An then said to Vice Envoy He Yan, "Replying to Revered Master, regarding the disappearance of Human Rank Xuan Bird Guard Huang Shi, this Disciple has already found some leads."

"Before Huang Shi disappeared, he had contact with Baidao Prefecture Tongpan Luo Jinghe."

"Huang Shi's father, County Lieutenant Huang Yangping, who was the former Qingyun County Magistrate, was one of Baidao Prefecture Tongpan Luo Jinghe's confidants."

"County Lieutenant Huang Yangping's position as Qingyun County Magistrate was strongly recommended by this Baidao Prefecture Tongpan."

Upon hearing this information, Vice Envoy He Yan murmured softly, but he did not notice the abnormality of Lu Xuan standing behind him.

"Former Qingyun County Magistrate County Lieutenant Huang Yangping?"

Vice Envoy He Yan was accustomed to such situations of official collusion and conspiracy.

Such things were common in any era, and even he himself had his own selfish motives.

"Yes, Revered Master, that Qingyun County Magistrate County Lieutenant Huang Yangping was assassinated by a mysterious person some time ago."

"That Baidao Prefecture Tongpan Luo Jinghe has publicly declared..."

"He will not let the matter rest!"

"Presumably, Huang Shi went to seek help from Baidao Prefecture Tongpan Luo Jinghe because of his father's bizarre death."

"However, not long after his father's incident, Huang Shi also disappeared."

Hearing this, Vice Envoy He Yan's eyes narrowed, and he looked at Su An meaningfully; he already knew what Su An wanted to say.

"Revered Master, this Disciple believes that Huang Shi's death is definitely related to that Baidao Prefecture Tongpan Luo Jinghe."

"Perhaps he was afraid of exposing his collusion with the Blackbird Guard."

Su An openly stated the stakes involved in front of Lu Xuan and Vice Envoy He Yan.

Vice Envoy He Yan was about to speak, but Lu Xuan behind him spoke first.

"You said that Baidao Prefecture Tongpan Luo Jinghe publicly declared that he would not let go of the person who assassinated County Lieutenant Huang Yangping, is that true?"

As soon as Lu Xuan interjected, Vice Envoy He Yan immediately stepped aside, allowing Su An to face Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan's direct gaze put immense pressure on Su An.

However, Su An did not dare to be negligent in the slightest and immediately responded to Lu Xuan's question.

"Replying to Mystic Envoy, yes."

"This subordinate has already found out that the person Tongpan Luo Jinghe sent to Qingyun County to investigate the cause of County Lieutenant Huang Yangping's death returned to Luo Mansion yesterday."