Zhou Ji's reply was unexpected by Chen Pingping.

He had seen Ye Qingmei's box back then and had a taste of the terrifying weapon inside.

So after receiving the secret letter from Shadow, Chen Pingping didn't hesitate at all and set off directly back to Kyoto.

Now seeing Zhou Ji's sword box with his own eyes proved his suspicion once again.

He believed that Wu Zhu would not hand over Ye Qingmei's relics to a stranger, and he also believed that Zhou Ji's sword box must contain the same terrifying weapon.

Not of this world, not of this era.

Chen Pingping is an extremely tolerant and paranoid person. Her heart is hidden deep in the thick fog, and even Emperor Qing cannot see clearly.

Even though this world is very different from the novel Zhou Ji knew, some essential things will not change.

For example, Chen Pingping's resentment towards Emperor Qing.

Looking at Chen Pingping who was sitting in a wheelchair reminiscing about the past, Zhou Ji did not bother him, but slowly exited the pavilion. Under everyone's surprised gaze, he picked up the sword case, stepped lightly on the grass with his toes, and flew away.

He jumped up and jumped tens of meters away.

"If you leave, Prime Minister Lin will definitely think that you killed Lin Gong."

Zhou Ji suddenly stopped and turned to look at Chen Pingping. There was no dark calculation in Chen Pingping's eyes, only superficial use.

It seems that the threat just now has some effect.

Zhou Ji smiled. He refused to be plotted by Chen Pingping, but he was not opposed to using each other.

After all, once he gets the temple map and replenishes his weapons and equipment, he can leave at any time.

"Dean Chen, help me get rid of this trouble. How about I give him a gift?" Zhou Ji said with a smile, "It's not as lethal as the one Ye Qingmei gave you, but it has a miraculous effect on the Grand Master!"

The horror in Chen Pingping's eyes could not be concealed, and she subconsciously rubbed the armrest of the wheelchair. There was a weapon hidden inside, a weapon that only two people in the world knew about. Even Emperor Qing didn't know this secret, because it was originally created by Chen Pingping for Qing.

A killing move specially prepared by the Emperor.

Unexpectedly, a third person knew about this last gift that Ye Qingmei left for him, and was so familiar with it!

Even though he knew that Chen Pingping had no plans to attack him for the time being, Zhou Ji still felt a little numb and regretted that he had not made preparations earlier because he disliked the bulky body armor.

With his Qinggong skills, he could theoretically dodge bullets, but he had never tried it himself, so naturally he didn't want to try it here.

"Okay, I promise you." Chen Pingping took his hand away anyway. The shotgun in the armrest was prepared by him for Emperor Qing and must not be exposed in advance. At the same time, he also became interested in the 'gift' Zhou Ji mentioned.

He vaguely felt that Zhou Ji knew his true purpose and the man's true strength, so he would cooperate with him using the bait of "having a miraculous effect on the Grand Master".

Zhou Ji glanced at the black cavalry and the shadows beside him, and said with a smile: "I will return to Kyoto in two days. If I settle down, I will ask Fan Xian to bring you the gift."

After saying that, he turned and left.

This time Chen Pingping didn't stop him again.

"Master Dean." He slowly looked away, and the shadow walked into the pavilion and pushed Chen Pingping out, saying in a deep voice: "Do you want to send someone to follow him?"

Chen Pingping calmed down and returned to her usual sinister and indifferent expression, waving her hands and saying: "No need, this person is extremely light-gong and good at investigation and counter-investigation. You can't catch up with him."

"Who are you? What is your relationship with her?"

On the way back to Beijing, there was a faint whisper in the carriage. Shadow couldn't hear it clearly and didn't dare to think about it.

.......

On the other side, after Fan Xian let Si Lili go, the group of black riders did not follow him back to the capital, but went to an unknown place along the other side of the mountain road.

Fan Xian walked all the way back and finally rushed back to the outside of Kyoto in the afternoon. Before he entered the city, he saw that the notice board at the city gate was already crowded with people coming and going.

At the outermost edge of the crowd, a familiar fat figure was wandering around, obviously waiting for someone.

"Wang Qinian?" Fan Xian walked closer, patted the other person's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Why are you here?" After speaking, he pointed to the crowded notice board next to him, raised his eyebrows and asked, "What is going on?"

"Oh! Master Fan! You are finally back."

"Ignore this notice for now!" Wang Qinian wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, pulled Fan Xian's sleeve and walked aside, saying anxiously: "Something happened in Fan's house!"

Fan Xian's face changed, he stopped where he was, pulled Wang Qinian back who was still walking forward, and said in a deep voice: "What happened?"

Wang Qinian slapped his thigh and explained: "In the morning, the Inspection and Inspection Institute issued an announcement, saying that the Northern Qi Dynasty sent Lang Tao and Cheng Jushu to assassinate the son of an important minister of our dynasty, and issued a proclamation to prepare for the Northern Expedition to avenge Prime Minister Lin."

"Lang Tao? A close disciple of Ku He, a ninth-grade master Lang Tao?" Fan Xian frowned and said, "The forensic institute has made a conclusion. Shouldn't this case be closed?"

"The case is closed, but doesn't Mr. Lin believe it? He didn't know where he got the news, saying that Lin Gong had seen Mr. Zhou's sword box before he died." Wang Qinian smiled bitterly and said: "Not long after you left the city, Mr. Lin personally

I went to Fan Mansion to visit, saying I came to see you, but actually I wanted to question Mr. Zhou."

After Wang Qinian finished speaking, he looked behind Fan Xian and asked doubtfully: "Where is Mr. Zhou?"

Fan Xian said in a deep voice: "He sensed something was wrong in advance and has already left Kyoto."

"Oh, how can he leave at this time? If Mr. Zhou leaves at this time, Lin Xiang will definitely think that he is guilty of committing a crime..."

"Even if he doesn't leave, Prime Minister Lin will not let him go." Wang Qinian was interrupted by Fan Xian before he finished speaking, "Is Prime Minister Lin still in the Fan Mansion at this moment?"

Wang Qinian hesitated and said: "Miss Ruoruo asked me to wait for you at the city gate. I don't know much about the situation in Fan's house."

Fan Xian sighed softly. Fortunately, Zhou Ji had already left. No matter how suspicious Lin Xiang was, he would not dare to openly overturn the court's decision. As long as he did not use superficial power, Zhou Ji would be able to handle it with his strength.

Seeing that the gate of Fan Mansion was just ahead, Fan Xian asked Wang Qinian to go and find out what was going on. After confirming that Prime Minister Lin had left, he dared to return to the manor quietly.

However, what he didn't expect was that Yuan Hongdao had already arranged for people to observe secretly. From the moment he entered Kyoto, someone had already rushed to Xiang Lin's residence to report the news.

"Qinian, you go back first." Fan Xian returned to the house, appropriated thirty taels of silver notes from his account and handed it to Wang Qinian, saying, "Use this money to buy a cow and buy some other things."

I have promised him something to send to Zijing’s wife and children before, but because I have been busy these past two days, I have delayed it until now.”

"Hey~" Wang Qinian's eyes lit up when he saw the banknote. He dimmed when he heard that it was not for him. After receiving the banknote from Fan Xian, he clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Fan, I'll take care of this matter."

.”

"Zi Jing usually rushes back to be with his family no matter how late it is. But yesterday, he was facing a disaster and stayed home all night. I couldn't get away from here. When you go over, tell your sister-in-law that she is safe, and say that Zijing's injuries are no longer serious.

, she can go home after a few days of recuperation, so she shouldn’t worry.”

Fan Xian judged others by himself, knowing that these words were just lying to himself. He was silent for a moment and added: "If she is really worried...just take her into the city. I will give her and her husband at home."

Arrange accommodation for the child.”

After sending Wang Qinian away, Fan Xian looked at Teng Zijing, who was still unconscious on the bed, with a little more guilt in his eyes.

Teng Zijing was implicated by him and almost died. Fan Xian really didn't know how to face Teng Zijing's wife and children.

With a long sigh, Fan Xian left the room and closed the door gently.
Chapter completed!