Chapter 193: Investigation

In this white and pure man’s cloth, Bai Yunxian did seem like a reverend, young and prominent scholar, giving off a manly aura.

’Truly, man’s clothes are always the most comfortable to wear.’ Bai Yunxian thought as he looked down on his clothes. Emperor Yun didn’t disclose the information that Bai Yunxian was actually Yun Shu’s claimed wife to Mo Ling Yuan, instead he was introduced as a Martial Artist apprentice who came to assist in the investigation.

However, Emperor Yun didn’t know the point that Bai Yunxian was already acquainted with this guy, Mo Ling Yuan, from a past that didn’t exist right now.

Bai Yunxian was looking around the surrounding environment, standing in front of the inn, when his vision got blocked by a man towering over, equally to his eyesight.

Bai Yunxian frowned, clearly displeased by the man’s arrival, he pressed his lips together to calm down as he asked, “Chancellor Mo, what are you doing?”

Mo Ling Yuan gave off a polite, yet somewhat strange smile as he said, ” Are you gonna continue standing here, or are you coming in?”

’There goes his smile of contempt. Petty bastard…’ Bai Yunxian thought as he greeted his teeth.

Mo Ling Yuan always smiled politely to everyone, but beneath that smiling face was hidden a disgusting contempt for people he thought stood below him.

And right now, he had exactly that kind of smile plastered on his face, which disgusted Bai Yunxian.

He is also the most disgusting man Bai Yunxian ever met, even among animals he would be the worst.

The things Bai Yunxian had to went through just because he believed this man’s sweet words and asked for his help is something unimaginable, it was the thing that left Bai Yunxian traumatized for a long period of time.

He didn’t want to even think of those disgusting memories right now, at least not when he had Yun Shu, a reliable person by his side.

His trust issues also started after getting traumatized by Mo Ling Yuan, the reason why he couldn’t open up to Yun Shu for so long even after she helped him so much, he still wasn’t able to gather his courage to trust her enough and act normal.

He couldn’t gather his courage to trust the lord and show him his hidden strength and forced himself to act weak and vulnerable, just so that he could receive protection and help from that person.

“Yes, I’ll go in. Just stopped to get some fresh air.”

Bai Yunxian’s voice was cold as he walked past Mo Ling Yuan steadily, walking into the inn without looking back once, or even showing a least bit of politeness.

Since Lord Yun wasn’t here, and his identity wasn’t the same either, that means he could do whatever he wants as he pleases, right?

Bai Yunxian left Mo Ling Yuan alone on the street outside, completely dumbfounded.

Mo Ling Yuan stood there as he stared on his disappearing back, staring at Bai Yunxian as he thought of something for a long time before nodding his head and smiling, and heading in as well.

Bai Yunxian took a single room while most of the other people took shared rooms, Mo Ling Yuan also took a private room for himself as they headed to their own destination. From here on out, everyone will investigate separately and gather at night to report their findings within the county to Mo Ling Yuan, discuss the after actions that need to be taken.

Bai Yunxian entered his room, locking the door to the entrance as he laid down on the bed, covering his eyes with one arm over his face.

Since tonight they only arrived, they wouldn’t be doing any task. Instead, they will take the night’s rest before getting up early tomorrow morning to start the field trip.

The day was tiring, but it felt even more empty without Yun Shu by his side. It’s been a long time since Bai Yunxian felt something such as this.

What? Feeling lonely?

Even if this craziness didn’t suit him, still, Bai Yunxian truly missed Yun Shu. it was as if a cold winter after a nice summer day… When will spring return?

However, it was a relief that now he was staying away from Yun Shu, he can finally be himself. Not the crying, pitiful and weak Bai Yunxian, but the cold and ruthless man he really is.

Just as Bai Yunxian was thinking various things, the man in black greeted him, bowing for his order.

“Did you investigate?” Bai Yunxian went straight to the main topic, not wasting his time. His usual soft and vulnerable tone was replaced with icy cold expression that sent shivers down their spine.

“Yes, My Lord. It is indeed the doing of the cultists who invaded the county and mixed with county residents, spreading malice and various other things here and there. They already poisoned the local area downtown waters, and the people started to show symptoms of poisoning already.”

“If it continues, they might start dying even before the festival begins.”

“And their activity is also suspicious, they are planning something big this time, in order to attack the Empire so that they suffer a big loss.”

“Hm, so those cultist bastards are plotting something? Such a waste of time…” Bai Yunxian seemed to be in a daze as he looked outside the window, his mind still wandering over the wall around Yun’s manor.

“My Lord, should we start moving around here? We can gather more intellect and even might catch some mice around here and there.” The men in black already understood what was going on in his mind.

They never saw Bai Yunxian obsess over a thing or a person, but since he did, that means he would be irritated easily as long as he is away from that person. They need to lessen the workload so that he can return home quickly.

“What about Shu’er?”

“His Lord is still at home, recuperating well.” A quick reply came.

“I see. It’s good then, he might as well take some rest for a few days, I’ll handle everything here and return as quickly as possible.” a smile spread in his lips as Bai Yunxian thought of Yun Shu’s sleeping face, a feeling of peace washing over him.

“When will the contest take place?” Bai Yunxian thought of something as he asked, looking dazed.

“The contest will take place in about a week.” The men in black glanced up at Bai Yunxian quietly before turning away.

Usually, the Yun family’s young lords would join the contest every year. But this time, there were no participants to partake in this competition. Naturally, the Martial Arts Federation was also relieved since they would usually be the ones to hoard all the good things for themselves.

This wouldn’t have been possible if the Young lords of Yun family were to join in.

“And… Master. The Clan Leader and Young Master Zhu will also be present in this year’s arena.”

Clan leader of Martial arts Federation meant none other than Martial Master Zhu, Bai Yunxian’s biological father. While Zhu Zhengting is none other than his brother.

Bai Yunxian didn’t react much when he united with his brother, but it was a different level if it came to his father that abandoned both him and his mother.

The subordinates thought he would snap at the mention of the clan leader, but it felt surprisingly odd to see him calm and collected.

“Fine, that’s enough for your report, return to your post and continue observing. And while you are at it, do an investigation on that bastard, Mo Ling Yuan as well. He is hiding a nasty thing within the East.” Bai Yunxian’s focus was completely rounding on Mo Ling Yuan’s destruction rather than his father.

Nothing else mattered to him at this moment.

While he was doing a task for achievement, why not take the chance to bring that bastard down as well?

If he can find that thing here and present it to the Emperor, then as Yun Shu’s uncle, his suspicion towards Mo Ling Yuan might start to take a seed in his heart, eventually making it easy for Bai Yunxian to handle things easily.

’This time, I’ll be the one to take away all the luck and opportunities.’

…

Two days later,

Mo Ling Yuan gave instructions to move separately for investigation, since that would be easier to split up and gather information.

Naturally, Bai Yunxian has no objection to this idea. Since it was better to stay away from this scum and breathe some fresh air steadily.

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