Although he didn't know what had happened, Huo Yun Tongzi knew he was doomed.
Seeing Su Xi before him, he felt despair for the first time.
If he had known Su Xi would be so powerful, he shouldn't have held back outside the Tian Xiang Tea House. If he had dealt with Su Xi directly, this problem wouldn't have arisen.
He racked his brain, but couldn't understand how Su Xi could comprehend the power of a domain so quickly and resolve these issues so rapidly.
He had toiled his entire life and still couldn't achieve it.
Unfortunately, his doubts would go unanswered in the next moment.
Due to his severe injuries, he couldn't speak at all, and could only watch Su Xi's attack land before him.
"Ah!" After a scream, Huo Yun Tongzi fell silent.
Looking at the dead Huo Yun Tongzi before him, Su Xi said, "Now, you can take him back and report."
Hearing Su Xi's words, Lin Qing gave her a strange look.
Indeed, ignorance breeds fearlessness.
From the moment this Huo Yun Tongzi made his move, Lin Qing knew what these people were trying to do. If it were known that Su Xi and the other had dealt with him, there would be significant trouble.
Therefore, the priority was to conceal the news.
Otherwise, if Su Xi were targeted, it would be very dangerous. One misstep could ruin his plans.
So, he couldn't help but remind her, "Now, I think there's a problem that needs to be resolved. It's best not to reveal this person for now. Just take him to the Ministry of War."
Hearing Lin Qing's reminder, Su Xi nodded immediately.
She also realized that Huo Yun Tongzi's strength was not simple, so if she could avoid trouble, she was naturally happy to do so. Otherwise, she would be very annoyed if she were targeted.
"Master, are you coming with us to hand him over?" Su Xi asked Lin Qing.
Lin Qing shook his head and said, "There's no need. You take him there. I still have some personal matters to attend to."
He had left the capital for so many years, and now that he had returned by chance, he might as well settle old scores.
Hearing that Lin Qing had something to do, Su Xi asked doubtfully, "Do you need my help with this?"
She knew Lin Qing's identity was not simple, so his enemies might also be powerful. For safety, having an extra pair of hands would always be better.
Seeing Su Xi wanting to help, Lin Qing smiled, "No need. You settle your own matters first, and then I'll resolve my issues."
He knew that what he had to do was important and dangerous. If Su Xi were involved, she might not be able to help and would be in great danger.
Su Xi knew Lin Qing wasn't one to be polite. Since he said he didn't need help, then he truly didn't.
After Lin Qing finished giving his instructions to Su Xi, he began to disappear from his spot.
He had already done so much since returning to the capital. He believed those people should know he was back, and they would come looking for him without him having to lift a finger.
Then, he wouldn't have to do anything but wait. These people wouldn't let him off easily; they would surely come looking for him.
Seeing Lin Qing leave, Su Xi looked at Ouyang Chu Ge beside her and said, "Since he has something to do, let's start now."
The old man hadn't given her much time, and taking Huo Yun Tongzi now was just right.
Ouyang Chu Ge naturally had no objections to Su Xi's words. He nodded and began to carry Huo Yun Tongzi's corpse towards the Ministry of War.
"Who are you?" Seeing the people before them, the guards at the Ministry of War stopped them.
Seeing this, Su Xi had to take out her token to prove her identity.
Upon seeing the token, the soldier looked at Su Xi and let them pass.
The tokens of the Ministry of War were constructed in a special way, so no one would know about this matter. Therefore, he was not worried about anyone impersonating them.
Su Xi and Ouyang Chu Ge entered the Ministry of War and soon saw the old man.
The old man was sitting at his desk, with official documents spread before him.
Seeing Su Xi and Ouyang Chu Ge, he looked confused. "What brings you here?"
So quickly, Su Xi wasn't pursuing leads, why was she here? Could it be that Su Xi couldn't do it and had come to ask for leave?
Su Xi had Ouyang Chu Ge place the person on the ground and pointed to the corpse. "The person you wanted is here, take a look."
Hearing Su Xi's words, the old man's gaze fell upon Huo Yun Tongzi on the ground, scrutinizing him.
Previously, because Huo Yun Tongzi was small, he was held in Ouyang Chu Ge's arms, and he thought it was just a child.
But seeing Huo Yun Tongzi on the ground, his face showed surprise.
At this point, he recognized who this person was.
"Why did you capture him?" His face began to show emotion, losing its previous indifference.
He couldn't quite understand how Su Xi and the others had the ability to capture Huo Yun Tongzi and even destroy his cultivation.
Furthermore, the fact that Su Xi and Ouyang Chu Ge boldly brought him back here was inherently abnormal. If there were any repercussions later, he would be in a lot of trouble.
One slip-up and he could even lose his official position.
This old man is something else!
The old man looked at Su Xi, with many emotions he wanted to express but couldn't find the words.
Seeing the conflicted expression on the old man's face, Su Xi couldn't help but say, "The purpose of me doing this now is to let you know that this person is the one who committed the murder."
"Hm?" Hearing Su Xi's words, the old man looked her up and down and then showed confusion.
Could this person really be like that?
However, upon closer thought, Huo Yun Tongzi indeed had the ability to kill people easily.
Although he had a guess in his heart, he wouldn't believe Su Xi's words.
Huo Yun Tongzi's identity was very noble, and his cultivation was not weak. Therefore, he absolutely could not be careless. Otherwise, if he were caught, he would be in great trouble.
For the sake of his official hat, he had to ensure the evidence was ironclad.
Understanding this, the old man looked at Huo Yun Tongzi on the ground and asked, "Did you really kill people?"
Huo Yun Tongzi smiled and looked at the old man, saying dismissively, "I advise you to release me quickly, otherwise I think you definitely won't be able to bear the consequences."
He was not trying to scare the old man; he had good reason.
As a subordinate of the National Teacher, he was usually treated like royalty wherever he went, and no one had ever dared to treat him like this.
Now, he had lost face at the hands of an unknown person, and his cultivation had been completely crippled.
This outcome made him feel unbearable.
Hearing Huo Yun Tongzi's words, the old man felt his entire being ignite.
His people had been killed by Huo Yun Tongzi, and now he was being threatened by Huo Yun Tongzi.
Damn it, does this make any sense?
"Why did you do this?" The old man looked at Huo Yun Tongzi, wanting to know what was going on.
The issue could be major or minor.
Since Huo Yun Tongzi was so shameless, he shouldn't blame the old man.
Seeing the situation before him, Huo Yun Tongzi smiled and said, "These issues you speak of are not my concern at all. And even if I told you, would you dare to do anything?"
Hearing Huo Yun Tongzi's words, the old man instantly became enraged.
He was, after all, the Minister of War, and should not be treated this way. Huo Yun Tongzi only had some connection with that person, not a particularly strong one.
Therefore, Huo Yun Tongzi's current demeanor had provoked him.
The old man was not a patient person at all. Hearing Su Xi's words, he suddenly exerted force and resolved all the problems.
After dealing with Huo Yun Tongzi, the old man ordered, "Guards, hang the criminal on the city wall for three days. I want to let those who have designs on our Ministry of War know that we are not to be trifled with."
Although he didn't want to provoke the National Teacher, it didn't mean he was afraid of him.
As the head of the Ministry of War, he had enough standing to contend with the National Teacher.
After dealing with Huo Yun Tongzi, the old man turned his gaze to Su Xi. "How did you do it?"
Huo Yun Tongzi's strength far surpassed Su Xi's, so it was clearly abnormal that Su Xi and the others could defeat Huo Yun Tongzi to this state.
Hearing the old man's question, Su Xi smiled. "We have completed the mission. As for how we accomplished it, it doesn't seem to be important, does it?"
Hearing Su Xi's words, everyone felt an inexplicable tension.
The old man touched his nose and said, "You are right. I shouldn't ask too many questions. Since you have completed the task for me, it indeed proves your ability. I have many things here. Are you interested in helping me continue doing them?"
This question was asked casually, but it carried a lot of hidden meaning.
This statement indicated that the old man had the intention of recruiting Su Xi.
With this thought, Su Xi would surely receive considerable attention.
Su Xi heard the old man's words but refused without hesitation. "I have no other aspirations now, I just want to live well."
The old man was not angry at Su Xi's refusal and said, "The doors of the Ministry of War are always open to you. You can come anytime."
"Okay." Su Xi smiled noncommittally.
For her, the most important thing was to resolve the issue. Now that the problem had been resolved, she naturally didn't want to go back.
Watching Su Xi's retreating back, the old man shook his head. He wanted to leave, but that was too much to ask.
Since he had finally found the talent he wanted, he couldn't let her go so easily.