"Wudao, Tudu, have all those who have had contact with Zhou Lie in the past decade been investigated?"
Returning to the conference hall, Ye Kunlun asked the two.
Zhou Lie had retired from the War Department many years ago, and after being at the Jingxi Sanatorium, he didn't interact with many people.
With Wujian Prison's investigative capabilities, the results should be available soon.
"Young Master, please take a look!"
Wudao handed the list in his hand to Ye Kunlun. "In ten years, aside from those close to him, Zhou Lie didn't interact with many people, only sixty-eight. Sixty-five of these sixty-eight were from the War Department."
As he spoke, Wudao handed another list to Ye Kunlun. "Here is a detailed introduction of the other five people!"
Ye Kunlun glanced at the list of five people. One of them was Xu Zhenzi, and another name Ye Kunlun had heard of – Gu Changsheng.
The other three were names Ye Kunlun had never heard before.
"Why are there only names for these three?" Ye Kunlun asked.
Wudao quickly replied, "Young Master, these three people seem to have appeared out of thin air. There are no clues at all. Furthermore, some time has passed, and the investigation will require some time."
Ye Kunlun committed the three names to memory. He was now curious about what Zhou Lie had discussed with Gu Changsheng of the Qintian Tower.
It seemed necessary for him to visit the Qintian Tower!
After some thought, Ye Kunlun had a plan in mind.
The waters of the capital had been stirred up by him, but it still lacked the final push. He planned to add more fuel to the fire.
Thinking of this, Ye Kunlun took out a white porcelain bottle and handed it to Wudao. "This contains a Breaking Spirit Pill. Put it into the dark market."
Wudao and Feng Tudu's expressions changed slightly. Ye Kunlun was actually using a Breaking Spirit Pill as bait.
Ye Kunlun knew that once the Breaking Spirit Pill was released into the dark market, it would surely attract competition, and at that time, the hidden forces in the capital would surface.
Perhaps, this could help him find clues about the Wu clan.
"Yes, I will handle it personally!"
Wudao took the Breaking Spirit Pill.
—
Soon, Wudao went to the dark market to arrange the matter of the Breaking Spirit Pill and simultaneously released the news.
A pill that could help a Grandmaster break through to the Spirit Opening realm truly caused ripples among the hidden forces in the capital, making them surface.
At three in the afternoon, Qintian Tower.
Gu Changsheng already knew about the incident between Nangong Yunshao and Ye Kunlun.
"He actually recognized at a glance that you are cultivating the Longevity Art, and also that it is an incomplete Longevity Art?"
Gu Changsheng's face was tinged with solemnity.
Few people in this world knew that the Qintian Tower's cultivation technique was the Longevity Art, let alone that it was incomplete!
Ye Kunlun's ability to recognize it at a glance and declare the Longevity Art as incomplete meant that he knew more about the Qintian Tower.
"He is merely a disciple of that old ghost, so he shouldn't know this much."
Gu Changsheng looked puzzled.
"Master, this person is simply a scoundrel!"
Nangong Yunshao couldn't calm down when she thought of Ye Kunlun's impropriety towards her.
Huang Zhen, standing beside her, had a strong killing intent in his eyes.
"Junior Sister, don't worry, Senior Brother will avenge you!" Huang Zhen said.
"Senior Brother, you don't need to bother with my matters," Nangong Yunshao replied faintly.
After all, it was her own business with Ye Kunlun, and she didn't want others to interfere, nor did she want the Qintian Tower and the Nangong family to be involved.
Huang Zhen said nothing, but he secretly harbored killing intent towards Ye Kunlun.
Gu Changsheng gazed at the Bagua diagram on the wall, and traces of profound darkness flashed in his eyes.
A moment later, his face showed a look of solemnity.
"Master, what's wrong?" Nangong Yunshao asked anxiously.
"The fate of the Qintian Tower has changed." Gu Changsheng's expression was more solemn than ever.
Such a change in fate had not occurred for several years. It was definitely caused by some event.
Nangong Yunshao's marriage was one factor, and Ye Kunlun's appearance was another.
"Master, cultivation is full of variables. Please don't worry too much."
Nangong Yunshao was more open-minded than Gu Changsheng.
Gu Changsheng withdrew his thoughts and sighed faintly. "Your Star Soul Jade has only been gone for half a day, and I can see your three souls and seven spirits showing signs of instability. For the next few days, cultivate diligently in the tower!"
"Yes!"
Nangong Yunshao responded, knowing that she had to solidify her spirit and soul, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
"You may all withdraw!"
Gu Changsheng showed a hint of exhaustion on his face.
After Nangong Yunshao and Huang Zhen left, Gu Changsheng formed a hand seal in front of the Bagua diagram.
Instantly, the Bagua diagram on the dome of the Qintian Tower seemed to spin, changing unpredictably according to some mysterious pattern!
As time passed, Gu Changsheng's face grew paler.
Finally, he glimpsed a trace of blood light from the Bagua diagram!
Pfft—
Seeing this, Gu Changsheng could no longer hold on. He spat out a mouthful of vital blood, his face ashen, but his eyes filled with shock.
"How could this be?"
Gu Changsheng wiped his lips, finding it hard to believe the trace of blood light he had just seen.
"The Qintian Tower is connected to the fortune of the capital. It prospers together and suffers together. How could it be an omen of great misfortune..."
His murmurs echoed in the Qintian Tower. After a long time, Gu Changsheng finally calmed down.
Immediately, he leaped from the nineteenth floor of the Qintian Tower, turning into a stream of light and disappearing into the sky!
—
As night fell.
Ye Kunlun released his powerful divine sense, instantly covering the vast capital.
He had to admit that the capital was the imperial seat of China. In a few breaths, he had detected dozens of locations with powerful prohibitions.
Especially in the very center of the capital, as his divine sense passed over, it stirred several terrifying auras.
Ye Kunlun did not engage in conflict and avoided them directly.
After a quarter of an hour.
Ye Kunlun withdrew his divine sense. He had not detected any aura of the Wu clan, nor had he captured the aura of the puppet child.
Just then, Ye Kunlun sensed several figures appearing outside Wujian Prison.
Among them were two familiar faces, none other than Lu Dengye and Zhai Yue of the Heavenly Listener!
Wudao welcomed them into the living room.
"Lord!" Lu Dengye and Zhai Yue saluted Ye Kunlun.
Especially Lu Dengye, after witnessing Ye Kunlun's skills, sincerely admired him and was willing to work under him.
The other two, however, had arrogant expressions as they scrutinized Ye Kunlun.
Ye Kunlun had known that the people from the Heavenly Listener would come to visit him, but he hadn't expected them to come so late at night.
Ye Kunlun gave a faint acknowledgment.
"Lord, these two are..."
"Ye Kunlun, right?" one of them spoke, his tone arrogant. "I've heard about your affairs, challenging the Jingmen and killing Zhou Lie. You have quite the nerve!"
"However, I must also remind you that this is the capital, not Dongshan Prefecture. You should use your brain before acting, otherwise be careful not to bring disaster upon yourself!"
"Exactly, if you bring disaster upon yourself, it's one thing. But if you implicate the Heavenly Listener, then you will be a sinner of the Heavenly Listener!"
The other person echoed in agreement.
Lu Dengye's face changed drastically. Before coming, he had already mentioned Ye Kunlun's deeds in Dongshan Prefecture to the two of them.
He hadn't expected them to still look down on Ye Kunlun like this!
Lu Dengye knew Ye Kunlun's nature of not yielding to threats but responding to kindness, and he secretly thought, "This is bad."