dhibooks Chapter 154 Leader and Leader 04
Chapter 154 Leader and Leader 04
Surprised and joyful, he strode up to Lin Xi, "Xi'er, where have you been these days, have you been injured?"
From the moment he stepped into the yard, Lin Xi was seven or eight points awake.He sat up and straightened his clothes and sleeves before saying, "Brother Xiao came just in time, I just have something to tell you."
Xiao Shenzhi collected himself, then sat down on the stone chair opposite Lin Xi, and patiently waited for him to continue talking.
"I plan to leave Chenzhou in these two days."
Xiao Shenzhi frowned slightly, "Leaving Chenzhou? What are your plans?"
Lin Xi thought about it for a while, and decided to tell him about Xie Lianyi, "A few days ago, I tracked down Xie Lianyi's whereabouts, and I chased after him. As expected, the other party wanted to use Lianyi to lure me out, but But he didn't show up. Although he went through many twists and turns, he was still rescued, and he was indeed being provoked and used."
Xie Lianyi's innocence was indeed within Lin Xi's expectations, and he would believe a few words from an outsider and escape from Zuiyun Tower.He even felt that he was helping him. The other party said that as long as he could help the leader take revenge, the leader would definitely like him and let him stay by his side.
Regarding Xie Lianyi's persistence, Lin Xi was quite helpless.A few years ago, he made it clear that he would not like anyone, not now, and even less likely in the future.
When he learned that he was being used, Xie Lianyi hugged his arm and cried like a mess.A young man in his early twenties is as fragile as a helpless child. He has never betrayed Xuanyan Sect. He just wants to get closer to the person he likes.
But thanks to Qiwu who discovered Xie Lianyi's whereabouts early, and he also learned more clues from it.Judging from Xie Lianyi's statement, the other party told him that there are still many individuals in the martial arts who also participated in the disaster of destroying the family.
But Lin Xi found out that these people were not his enemies. It seemed that he wanted to use Xie Lianyi to push the deaths of these people onto Lin Xi.In order to gain Xie Lianyi's trust, they even showed the emblem of the Xuanyan Sect, which was a red flame totem.
The Fire Emblem is an iconic item belonging to the old department that the Xuanyan Cult left alone, and the person who can hold this item is at the level of the deputy hall master or above.Then the target range becomes very small, and after checking the people of that year one by one, there are only a few qualified people left.
So Lin Xi planned to investigate the few remaining people in person. If evidence could be found, the stigma of the Lin family's collusion with the Demon Sect might be cleared away.
After hearing this, Xiao Shenzhi disagreed with his approach, "After you rescue Xie Lianyi, the other party will definitely take more careful precautions, or set up a trap for you to jump into. Even if you want to go, there should be some Set up and act."
"So what?" Lin Xi asked back with a cold face, "Both parties have already sensed each other's actions, and the delay will only allow the other party to have more time to cope and prepare, and it will be even more difficult to investigate. .”
"Then I'll go with you."
Lin Xi couldn't help laughing, "The Wulin League should have many things waiting for you to deal with, right?"
Xiao Shenzhi retorted speechlessly, as the leader of martial arts, he really had to put his personal feelings aside a lot of the time.But only at this moment he felt that the title of leader had become a burden, and he couldn't escape even if he wanted to do something.
But he still couldn't agree to let Lin Xi take the risk alone.
"Since they already know that you are investigating what happened back then, they will never sit still. If you stay here, at least the other party will be afraid and dare not take action easily."
Lin Xi shook her head, "If I stay here, my situation will only become quite passive. I have to leave before they find me. The current situation is better than sitting and waiting. , and find opportunities to investigate.”
"Xi'er, what I'm worried about is your safety!" Xiao Shenzhi felt that his emotions were getting out of control step by step, and the peace and gentleness that had been maintained in his heart for a long time were gradually collapsing and shattering...
"I know." Lin Xi calmed down, "But it's useless for me to stay here. If it's for the sake of surviving, then as long as I don't leave Phoenix Valley, no one will do anything to me. But it's completely meaningless."
Xiao Shenzhi clenched his hands on his knees tightly into fists, his nails sank into his palms, turning white.
He could only call helplessly, "Xi'er..."
However, the order in Lin Xi's mind became clearer and clearer, "I tell you this because I treat you as a good friend, but this does not mean that you can influence my decision. Just relax, this plan is naturally well thought out I just decided, and I am no longer the sick child who needed you to be by my side all the time. If you really regard me as a close friend, you should respect my decision."
Xiao Shenzhi didn't know what to say at this moment, his voice was stuck in his throat but he couldn't utter a word.He treats all his friends like this, why is it that only Lin Xi's words made him so sad that he couldn't breathe.
Lin Xi seemed to be unable to see the dazed and somewhat struggling expression on the other party's face, and continued, "This trip may not necessarily be fruitful. I also hope that Brother Xiao can help me with the former martial arts leader. Make a careful investigation. If the evidence is complete, I will visit the door in person, and I will ask brother Xiao to wash away the stigma of my Lin family."
Looking at the firmness in Lin Xi's eyes, Xiao Shenzhi knew that there was no room for change in this matter.Isn't this exactly the result he wanted?Xi'er regarded him as a friend and did not hide her whereabouts and purpose.
Be independent of each other and reach out to help if needed.
Isn't this the consensus of close friends?
After the conversation, Lin Xi packed her bags and said goodbye to Xiao Shenzhi the next morning, then left Chenzhou alone.The thoughtfulness he said was not just to comfort Xiao Shenzhi, if he hadn't had a detailed plan, Qi Wu would not have agreed to let him take the risk.
He said it was several people, but in fact he already had a definite object of suspicion in his mind, and that was Zhu Huai, who was now famous for his benevolence and righteousness.Zhu Huai was just an unknown handyman in the world more than ten years ago.
But just 15 years ago, after he married the eldest lady of Xianyin Villa, he gained some fame, and later became the owner of Xianyin Villa by virtue of his own ability.
Coincidentally, when the tragedy happened in the Lin family ten years ago, his wife suddenly fell ill and died.
Whether there is any connection between them, Lin Xi is not sure, but the timing of his appearance 15 years ago coincides with a missing person in the investigation.
Back then, there were three hall masters and four deputy hall masters in the old flame department.Two of the hall masters were able to determine their whereabouts, and they had already sent people to watch them.Another hall master suddenly disappeared 15 years ago. Judging from his age and some clues, it should be Zhu Huai.
Even the subordinates of Xuanyan Sect reported that they saw someone who was somewhat similar to the deputy head of the year in Xianyin Villa.
So Lin Xi's goal this time is actually Zhu Huai, but the route he took is quite different from that of Xianyin Villa.He deliberately left some clues for the opponent's people to follow, and was even hunted down by the sent people afterwards.
But with Lin Xi's current skills, it's not too difficult to solve it. Once he was hunted down, he completely disappeared his whereabouts and left that place.This cat-and-mouse game was played for half a month, and then the people sent by Qiwu changed into his appearance and continued to lead them by the nose.
But he secretly rushed to Xianyin Villa, it was the day of Zhu Huai's marriage at that time.Everyone in the world said that Zhu Huai was an infatuated species. His wife died and he did not remarry or take a concubine for ten years.Until recently, the lady of a wealthy businessman in the south of the Yangtze River had been pestering him to marry him, but she didn't expect her wish to finally come true.
In fact, Zhu Huai was old enough to be that young lady's father, but the 20-year gap didn't frighten her. Instead, she was attracted by the other's mature and stable temperament.
The backgrounds of the two families are not simple, so this time the wedding banquet was held in Xianyin Villa for five days and five nights.Regardless of their status, those who pass by can go in and eat and drink as long as they say a word of congratulations.
This move won the praise of all the people in the world.The honored guests are naturally entertained separately, and those who come to the floating table are nothing more than some leisurely prodigal sons or poor beggars who can't afford to eat around.
Being able to do this shows that he has strong financial resources and a magnanimous heart.
If all of this is false, then Zhu Huai's deep scheming can be seen.Especially in Xiwu's investigation, in the past few years when Zhu Huai took over Xianyin Villa, the villa's financial resources and reputation have risen too obviously.
But in this rivers and lakes, who doesn't have some obscure ways of making money.
If all of this had nothing to do with the Xuanyan Sect and the Lin family... Lin Xi wouldn't go into it.
But I'm afraid that this investigation will not only involve Zhu Huai, but also his new wife and those involved.
With roots and branches, how many people can please them?