213: Mirror Light Technique, watching flowers in the mirror! Is Lu Xuan the murderer?

The elderly man in green beside Tao Zhenbang was a Class A Mirror Envoy of the Mirror Division.

Apart from the Lord and Mystic Guard Deputy Director, the Mirror Division's ranks were divided into Class A, B, C, and D.

A Class A Mirror Envoy was the highest-ranking Mirror Envoy, second only to the Mystic Guard Deputy Director.

The Mirror Division was one of the Great Xia Dynasty's most unique organizations, and every Mirror Envoy cultivated the Martial Dao technique bestowed by the founding emperor.

Mirror Light Technique!

The Mirror Light Technique was divided into four levels: Bright Mirror High Hanging, Viewing Flowers in the Mirror, Tracing the Source, and Broken Mirror Reunited.

Tao Zhenbang frowned slightly when he saw the elderly man in green beside him remain unmoved.

"What's wrong, Xuan Envoy Yuan Yang? Do you have any concerns?"

The expression on the face of the elderly man in green, whom Tao Zhenbang called Yuan Yang, finally changed.

Yuan Yang surveyed the people around him with his eyes, then cupped his hands, bowed slightly to Tao Zhenbang, and slowly spoke.

"State Governor, this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) has no issues, but there are too many eyes and ears. What do you think...?"

Tao Zhenbang immediately understood Yuan Yang's meaning.

"Oh, indeed. This was my oversight. I didn't consider this issue."

As soon as Tao Zhenbang finished speaking, he addressed the yamen officials around him: "You all may leave. This official will oversee things here."

"Yes, State Governor!"

Before long, inside the yamen hall, only Tao Zhenbang and the Mirror Division personnel remained.

Seeing that there were no outsiders, Yuan Yang finally looked at the few individuals on the ground.

The next moment, a startling aura burst forth from Yuan Yang's entire body, and his eyes contained deep, bright blue light, like a bright mirror that saw through the world.

And the aura emanating from Yuan Yang was clearly that of a martial artist at the Inner Energy Major Achievement Realm.

Under everyone's gaze, Yuan Yang's hands glowed with a faint blue light. He stepped forward and pressed one hand onto the head of one of the men.

The next second, the man, who had been in a coma, instantly opened his eyes wide.

What was extremely bizarre was that the man let out a chilling scream, and his eyes also reflected a dazzling blue light.

After a while, the man's head began to twist and deform, as if an invisible large hand was stirring deep within his mind.

Immediately after, wisps of visible blue air currents drifted out from the man's head.

The faint blue air currents condensed in mid-air, gradually forming a round blue mirror.

The round blue mirror floated silently in mid-air, and ripples constantly spread through the surrounding void.

It seemed that this round blue mirror, emitting a mysterious blue light, was not an illusory object existing in this world!

"Viewing Flowers in the Mirror?"

Tao Zhenbang, standing by, saw the round blue mirror in mid-air, and his pupils contracted.

This was the second realm of the Mirror Division's Mirror Light Technique. Only a very few people could cultivate to this realm.

According to Tao Zhenbang's understanding, at most a dozen people in the entire Mirror Division could cultivate to the Viewing Flowers in the Mirror realm.

Because the effect of the Mirror Light Technique's Viewing Flowers in the Mirror was simply too astonishing.

It could manipulate unconscious martial artists, then, following the caster's commands, display a portion of their memories on the round blue mirror.

Of course, there were certain restrictions: the martial artist using the Mirror Light Technique must be stronger than the person being manipulated.

Furthermore, the manipulated person's meridians must be intact; those whose martial arts cultivation had been crippled, or deceased martial artists, could not have their memories probed.

Because the power of the Mirror Light Technique had to flow through the entire body of the manipulated person to fully control them.

If the meridians were crippled, the Mirror Light Technique would not be able to flow throughout the manipulated person's body.

Just as Tao Zhenbang was feeling extremely shocked, Yuan Yang's eyes once again glowed with dazzling blue light, and he spoke decisively.

"Obey this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow)'s command! Tell this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow), who was the person who accused you of killing the Luo family's bloodline that day!"

As soon as Yuan Yang spoke, the round blue mirror in mid-air finally changed.

Seeing this, Tao Zhenbang, standing by, widened his eyes, staring intently at the round blue mirror above.

The empty surface of the round blue mirror slowly revealed a blurry image.

It was a man dressed in a dark black brocade robe, with a black saber wrapped in gold thread tied to his waist.

However, the man's face was very blurry; only his facial outline could be vaguely seen, as if a thick layer of white mist was obscuring him.

Just as Tao Zhenbang wanted to take a closer look, the round blue mirror in mid-air vanished in an instant, existing for only a few breaths of time.

At this moment, Yuan Yang, in front of Tao Zhenbang, also withdrew all his power.

Yuan Yang's face was pale, his breathing was erratic, and large beads of sweat dripped from his forehead.

This was enough to show that the power required by the Mirror Light Technique was simply too immense.

Even Yuan Yang, a martial artist at the Inner Energy Major Achievement Realm, almost couldn't withstand such consumption.

Yuan Yang glanced at the man who had fallen unconscious again, then spoke coldly.

"This person has already been subjected to this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow)'s Mirror Light Technique. His memory cannot be viewed again in a short period. Send someone to treat him first."

This was also one of the drawbacks of the Mirror Light Technique: it could not be applied multiple times to the same person in a short period.

Otherwise, not only would that person suffer from memory confusion and mental derangement, but the caster would also be affected.

After speaking, Yuan Yang ignored Tao Zhenbang's implied meaning and directly addressed the Mirror Division personnel behind him.

"Bring this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow)'s things."

Tao Zhenbang saw that Yuan Yang had no intention of explaining to him, so he suppressed his impatience and silently watched his actions.

The image just now was too blurry. Even if an immortal came, they wouldn't be able to tell what the murderer looked like.

In front of Tao Zhenbang, Yuan Yang took a small wooden box and quickly opened it.

The moment the small wooden box opened, a pure and incomparable Heavenly Spiritual Objects spread out from within.

It was a low-grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects!

Yuan Yang didn't hesitate. He stretched out a hand and consumed the low-grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects.

The power of this low-grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects was enough for him to perform the Mirror Light Technique twice.

The remaining two men were just enough for him to use the Mirror Light Technique on them once each in turn.

An hour later, Yuan Yang's hands withdrew from the head of the last man.

The images seen from these two men were still as blurry as the previous one, making it impossible to see the murderer's true face.

"Alas, it's still not enough. This Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) has done his best."

"These people's Martial Dao cultivation is too low, so they cannot withstand stronger power."

"Otherwise, the images we could see would be much clearer."

"It wouldn't be like this, where we can't even see the murderer's face."

Yuan Yang sighed slightly. Indeed, he had been wishful thinking.

Logically speaking, even if his Mirror Light Technique couldn't fully reveal the murderer's true appearance, it should at least show a general outline.

In the current situation, let alone seeing, Yuan Yang had done his best just to confirm it was a human.

Tao Zhenbang, seeing Yuan Yang's helpless expression, also looked grim.

What did this mean?

Yuan Yang's words clearly shifted the blame onto him.

This was clearly saying, 'Look at the people you've caught; they're completely useless.'

As for Wu Hui, the Luo family servant who was the Blood Refinement Realm martial artist leading them, you have no information about him at all.

"Xuan Envoy Yuan, what do we do now? Don't forget, His Majesty has issued an imperial decree to thoroughly investigate this case."

"If the murderer isn't found, not only will this official be punished, but your Mirror Division personnel will also be implicated."

Yuan Yang heard this and did not refute Tao Zhenbang, because he was indeed right.

"State Governor, don't worry. In fact, this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) just now noticed some clues."

"This Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) found that the murderer's saber hilt seemed familiar."

"If I'm not mistaken, it's something only a certain place is qualified to possess."

"Moreover, although the pattern on the saber hilt appeared incomplete, this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) understands it very well."

Yuan Yang's words made Tao Zhenbang's face tighten, and the image from earlier flashed in his mind.

The shape of that saber hilt kept enlarging in Tao Zhenbang's mind.

On the saber hilt, there was an incomplete pattern, with only a small part of the upper left corner visible.

However, after Yuan Yang's reminder, Tao Zhenbang suddenly noticed something unusual.

This incomplete pattern, why did he feel it looked like an eye, and a bird's eye at that?

However, Tao Zhenbang only noticed these anomalies. As for what came next, he couldn't guess.

Tao Zhenbang stared intently at Yuan Yang, waiting for him to continue.

"No one understands this bird's eye better than us in the Mirror Division."

"We in the Mirror Division have had no shortage of dealings with those people."

After Yuan Yang finished speaking, he paused, then turned around to face Tao Zhenbang directly, and clearly spoke three words.

"Blackbird Guard!"

But to Yuan Yang's surprise, Tao Zhenbang only paused slightly after hearing the words "Blackbird Guard," and wasn't overly shocked.

Seeing this, Yuan Yang's face inadvertently revealed a faint smile.

"So that's it, State Governor. It seems you're quite clear-headed, aren't you?"

"If I'm not mistaken, that Baidao Prefecture Blackbird Guard Mystic Envoy Lu Xuan must be involved in this case."

In fact, regarding the murderer's identity, some people could already roughly infer it from Inspector Luo Jin's actions.

And how could Tao Zhenbang, as the State Duke of An Prefecture, not guess the murderer's identity?

After Yuan Yang led the Mirror Division personnel to An Prefecture, they immediately turned the Luo family ruins upside down.

Then they investigated many things about Inspector Luo Jin.

Among the people Inspector Luo Jin had provoked during his lifetime, the strongest martial artist was precisely that Baidao Prefecture Blackbird Guard Mystic Envoy Lu Xuan!

Tsk, tsk. Inspector Luo Jin had just issued a threat, and only a day later, he was suddenly killed.

Young people are indeed young people; their temper is truly fiery, without any intention of concealing anything.

As for this Baidao Prefecture Blackbird Guard Mystic Envoy Lu Xuan, Yuan Yang also sent people to gather information about him.

This Lu Xuan's background was completely unknown.

Yuan Yang only knew that this Lu Xuan was not only young but also possessed extremely powerful Martial Dao realms.

Even Prince An's subordinate, an Outer Strength Grandmaster at Minor Achievement, was killed by him.

If this matter was true, then this Lu Xuan at least possessed the strength of an Outer Strength Grandmaster at Major Achievement Realm.

"Xuan Envoy Yuan, since it involves the Blackbird Guard, you'd best find more convincing evidence."

"Speculation is just speculation; it cannot directly convict the murderer."

Tao Zhenbang took a breath and spoke unhurriedly.

Of course, Tao Zhenbang still had something unspoken in his heart, which was...

Ever since Lu Xuan killed Prince An's subordinate, he had been listed as the most unprovokable person in the entire An Prefecture.

Heaven knows where Li Chengfeng found such an unparalleled ruthless individual; he was truly formidable.

This was no longer a fierce dragon crossing the river; it was a high and mighty deity descending, completely beyond what these local natives could provoke.

Yuan Yang saw Tao Zhenbang show timidity, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

"Hmph, State Governor, you may fear those Blackbird Guard people, but we in the Mirror Division will not."

This old fox, so cautious and meticulous, no wonder he could become a State Duke.

It turns out this old fox was acting with him just now!

Tao Zhenbang was not angered by Yuan Yang's words, because he still needed this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) to take on this case for him.

He didn't want to deal with a monster like Lu Xuan for the sake of the deceased Inspector Luo Jin.

Rather than offend a ruthless person like Lu Xuan, it would be better to simply bear the blame.

His old bones couldn't withstand the torment of a hot-blooded Martial Dao Grandmaster like Lu Xuan.

Tao Zhenbang had already made a wise choice in his heart, which was to choose to ignore it, and pretend he knew nothing.

"Alas, Xuan Envoy Yuan, you've misunderstood this official."

"How could this official be someone who shelters murderers!"

"It's just that if it's only based on speculation without conclusive evidence, this official naturally cannot personally arrest that Baidao Prefecture Xuan Envoy Lu Xuan."

"Don't worry, as long as Xuan Envoy Yuan can provide more conclusive evidence, this official will sacrifice his old life to capture the murderer and uphold the name of our Great Xia Dynasty's laws."

Yuan Yang heard Tao Zhenbang's grandiloquent words, and his face, instead, regained its calmness, his heart as still as water.

"Is that so?"

"State Governor, in that case, this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) will rely on your strong assistance."

"These few people, this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) wants to take them back to the capital and hand them over to Lord to personally handle."

"State Governor, you have no objections, do you?"

A different kind of light flashed in Yuan Yang's eyes. This Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow)'s Mirror Light Technique cannot clearly project the murderer's face.

In that case, let's ask Lord and the two Mystic Guard Deputy Directors to personally take action.

Their Mirror Light Technique is far superior to his, having reached the third realm: Tracing the Source!

Yuan Yang's decision brought a look of joy to Tao Zhenbang's face, and he let out a hearty laugh.

"Hahahahaha!"

"This official has no objections whatsoever. Everything will follow Xuan Envoy Yuan's arrangements!"

With someone acting as the trailblazer, Tao Zhenbang was too happy to object. How could he possibly oppose it?