Phi-Fic Chapter 114 A lot of doubts
Chapter 114 A lot of doubts
Murong Xi was rescued by Lu Tingyan and Lu Tianyu, and hurried back to the Youran Inn. The doubts in his heart were like dark clouds under the night sky, growing thicker and thicker, and difficult to dispel. He sat alone in a corner of the room, the flickering candlelight reflecting his furrowed brows and deep eyes. Everything around him seemed to be quiet, and only his low and powerful voice echoed in the room.
"This attack was by no means accidental." Murong Xi's voice revealed unquestionable firmness. "The other party not only acted quickly, but also had a careful plan. They were obviously well prepared. Their goal is direct and clear, which is to eliminate me and block our search for clues to His Highness." At this point, his tone couldn't help but be mixed with a hint of uncontrollable anger, which was hatred for the unknown enemy and self-blame for not being able to completely protect himself.
Ah Zheng stood aside, looking solemn. He knew his young master's temper and personality very well, and he also understood how serious the situation was. He spoke carefully, his voice very low, for fear of disturbing the heavy atmosphere: "Young master, do you think this matter is related to the prime minister?"
As soon as this question came out, the air in the room seemed to freeze. Murong Xi's eyes instantly became as sharp as a knife when he heard it. He stared at Ah Zheng, as if examining every word he said. After a moment, he slowly spoke, with a tone of doubt and deep thought: "Prime Minister? He does have the motive and ability. But... based on today's attack alone, it is not enough to conclude that it was him who did it. We need more evidence to uncover the truth behind it."
After saying that, Murong Xi stood up and began to pace in the room, each step seemed unusually firm and powerful. He thought to himself that since the other party had already made a move, this game was doomed to be unavoidable. He must find out the truth as soon as possible, find His Highness, and at the same time protect the people around him and not let similar things happen again.
Murong Xi paced back and forth in the room, and after a moment of contemplation, a gleam of light suddenly flashed in his eyes, as if he had captured some key information. "We came here to cover up our identity in the name of sightseeing, but in fact we were tasked with the secret mission of finding His Highness. Even my father was kept in the dark by us, and the outside world was even more unaware of the situation." He said slowly, with a heavy tone in his voice.
Hearing this, Ah Zhe looked even more worried: "Master, in that case, our operation may have been leaked, and someone may have deliberately targeted you. If that is true, then our situation is precarious."
Murong Xi nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed with Ah Zhe's concerns. However, he did not panic because of this. Instead, he quickly calmed down and began to analyze the current situation: "You are right. We must find out who is behind this as soon as possible. But before that, our first priority is still to find His Highness. The longer we delay, the greater the variables will be."
He paused, and continued with a deep look in his eyes: "However, this attack also reminds us. We must be more cautious in the future and not give the enemy any chance to take advantage of us. At the same time, we must also consider the two people who saved us today, who they are, and whether they are related to our mission.
"Master, we can't jump to conclusions about this matter." Ah Zhe analyzed calmly, "They saved you. If they are really related to this matter, why bother?"
"Master, I always feel that this matter is a bit strange. The man is very skilled in martial arts, and even the little girl is so outstanding. Is all this a coincidence?" A Zheng said with a frown.
"A Zheng, maybe they are just ordinary martial artists." A Zhe comforted.
Murong Xi heard this and shook his head slightly, his eyes flashing with complex emotions. "Azhe, you have a point, but we cannot completely rule out the possibility that they have nothing to do with this matter. However, the doubts raised by Azheng are indeed thought-provoking." He paused, as if to organize his thoughts, "The man's martial arts are very strong, and the little girl also showed extraordinary abilities, which is indeed unusual. More importantly, the little girl mentioned 'another person from the capital, and he was being hunted', this sentence contains a lot of information."
He turned around and looked at Ah Zheng and Ah Zhe with sharp eyes, and continued: "We can't conclude that they are directly related to our mission based on these alone, but we can't ignore the possibilities behind these coincidences. Perhaps they are really innocent martial artists who were dragged into this storm; or perhaps, they are one of the key clues we are looking for."
Ah Zhe pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Master, what you said makes sense. I was too hasty. However, since there are such doubts, we should indeed investigate their identities and backgrounds more carefully."
Ah Zheng frowned, obviously still confused by this question: "But, Master, how should we start? Since they have already left, how can we find them?"
"Young Master, is it possible that they saved His Highness?" Azhe asked.
"Perhaps the emperor's guess is correct. His Highness did appear in Fengxi Town. And these people may be related to him." Murong Xi said after thinking for a moment.
"Master, if this is true, then we will be able to find His Highness soon!" A Zheng said excitedly.
"A Zheng, don't be happy too soon. This is just our guess at the moment. Maybe they are not a group of people, but have other purposes." A Zhe reminded.
Murong Xi's eyes narrowed slightly when he heard this, and he said in a deep voice: "Azhe is right. We can't judge everything based on speculation. But it is true that this possibility is worth our further exploration." He turned to look at Azheng, and his tone was full of a calm warning: "Azheng, I understand your feelings, but we must remain calm and cautious. His Highness's safety is of utmost importance, and we cannot be careless in any way."
"Master, I was too impatient." A Zheng realized his gaffe and quickly bowed his head to admit his mistake.
Murong Xi gently waved his hand, indicating that it was okay, and then continued: "If our guess is true, then those two people may really be related to His Highness. But we must act carefully and not alert the enemy. Ah Zhe, you immediately send people to Fengxi Town and the surrounding areas to conduct a secret investigation to see if there are any clues about His Highness. At the same time, you should also pay attention to the whereabouts of those two people."
"Yes, young master!" Azhe responded and quickly turned around and left, ready to carry out Murong Xi's orders.
They decided to continue to secretly observe the brother and sister and look for more clues. After all, finding His Highness was a vital task and no details could be ignored.
Murong Xi sat in a chair, lost in thought. Who planned this attack? What was the purpose? These questions troubled him and made him feel uneasy. He secretly made up his mind to find out the mastermind behind the attack and protect the safety of himself and his family. At the same time, he also strengthened his determination to find His Highness, hoping to complete the task as soon as possible and resolve this crisis.
However, just as they were about to uncover the true identity of the mastermind behind the scenes, a greater crisis quietly approached...