Chapter 124: This is What a Real Blue Light Is
Chapter 124: This is What a Real Blue Light Is
Luo Xue told Ling Yi the news privately. Upon hearing it, Ling Yi was extremely shocked.
“This… how is this possible?”
“I also find it very strange, but based on the data I have now, I’m about eighty percent certain.”
Luo Xue also felt it was unbelievable.
“If this matter is really true, then this old Monarch of Chu State… is truly a bit terrifying!”
Ling Yi said with emotion: “Sacrificing his only legitimate son, deceiving his most beloved daughter, abandoning the entire royal family… completely fooling the ambitious Lu Qingming, making him launch this war and act as the villain. In the end, after destroying the six states and unifying the realm, he would find an opportunity to kill the smug Lu Qingming, then step forward to announce Lu Qingming’s various crimes… what a scheme, tsk tsk!”
Luo Xue nodded: “Yes, his scheme should have started from the time he promoted Lu Qingming back then. Almost everyone around him was a pawn in his game. Including the Elders Xuan and Huang of Mount Tai Sect that Chu Yanyu mentioned, and he even managed to pull the Carefree Sect into his calculations.”
Ling Yi murmured: “If that’s the case, behind the Aged Monarch, there must still be a powerful force not inferior to the Carefree Sect…”
As he said this, he exchanged a look with Luo Xue and they spoke in unison: “The Qingshan Sect?”
Although there was no evidence, based on previous sects that were close to Chu State, the possibility that the Qingshan Sect was another trump card in the Aged Monarch’s hand was very high.
There was another possibility: the force behind the Aged Monarch was not just one.
In any case, combined, they must be able to counterbalance the Carefree Sect.
Such an old fox could not possibly not consider the influence of the Carefree Sect.
If he could not bear the consequences of the Carefree Sect’s fury, he would never have made such a scheme.
“The most amazing one is still you.” Ling Yi looked at Luo Xue, praising her sincerely.
“Nonsense, I just think that such a great ruler of his generation died a bit too easily.”
Praised by the one she liked, Luo Xue was very happy. Looking at Ling Yi, she said softly: “Chu Yanyu said more than once that her father was already aware of Lu Qingming’s actions. I was thinking at the time, since he was already aware, why didn’t he take precautions? Didn’t he know that once Lu Qingming, at the Peak Dao-Entry, had killing intent, almost no one could stop him?”
“So I began to investigate and compare, making a comprehensive data comparison based on the Aged Monarch’s performances over the years. Only then did I conclude that the one who died should be a double.”
“But this double is too real! And the time span is too long. If not for conducting extensive and precise comparisons based on videos of the Aged Monarch from his youth, it would be almost impossible to tell.”
Luo Xue marveled: “I even suspect that he and the Aged Monarch are likely blood-related. They could even be twin brothers.”
“If that is really the case, then Lu Qingming is truly pitiful. The one who promoted him back then was the Aged Monarch, but the first time he met that person… was this double!”
Hearing this, Ling Yi could not help but shake his head with a bitter smile.
Such a scheme, don’t mention Lu Qingming, who could guard against it?
Who would have thought that Great Chu had two Monarchs?
Lu Qingming had never even met the real one. The first one he met was a fake. How could he possibly guard against that?
“So, Lu Qingming must die now. Only with his death will the Great Chu Monarch’s scheme be completely disrupted.” Luo Xue looked at Ling Yi and said hesitantly: “If possible, I would prefer for Chu Yanyu to take the throne!”
Ling Yi nodded: “It would be best if she takes the throne. Whether she can truly wield power or not is no disadvantage to us. But if the Aged Monarch is still alive, it will probably be very difficult for her to ascend.”
A person who could sacrifice his own son, who laid out such a grand scheme from his youth… how could he easily let go?
Luo Xue said: “Then we’ll reason with him.”
Ling Yi was amused and said: “Good! I’ll go kill Lu Qingming first! I’ll come back and reason with him later.”
Luo Xue looked at him, leaned over, and gently kissed him on the cheek. Her face flushed as she said: “Be careful.”
At seven in the evening, Ling Yi had Luo Xue and Chu Yanyu stay at the hotel and notified Hu Xiaoxian, telling her and her Fox Clan sisters to stay put and not move.
He then brought along the unshakeable Diwu Qianqian and went to the Great Chu Imperial Palace.
The Chu State Monarch’s memorial hall was set up inside the Imperial Palace. At that moment, Lu Qingming was there with a group of people, standing guard by the memorial hall.
The faces of the group were all very solemn; they were putting on a full performance.
Apart from Qin and Qi, the monarchs of the other four states were on their way to offer condolences.
Of course, the condolences were a pretext; the real purpose was to hold a meeting to discuss carving up Great Qin.
Even though Great Qin fought with great momentum and displayed the Qin People’s fighting spirit in today’s battle, a good tiger is no match for a pack of wolves. Under the siege of four states, Qin State simply could not hold out. Its defeat and collapse were almost certain.
What surprised everyone was Qi State, which had the largest territory… It had shown no abnormalities before, joining Chu State and the other four states in studying how to carve up Qin State every day.
But after this incident in Chu State, they actually recalled their diplomatic mission at the first opportunity. Not only did they not declare war on Qin, they didn’t even make a statement!
Lu Qingming was also quite dissatisfied with this.
But he did not show it.
To him, this sort of thing was of little consequence. Since Qi State was not taking a stance, after Qin was destroyed, he would just find a pretext and excuse to continue allying with the four states of Zhao, Wei, Han, and Yan to destroy Qi as well!
As for those four states of Zhao, Wei, Han, and Yan… he could grind them down slowly. There would always be opportunities.
An ambitious goal like unifying the realm was normal to take decades to achieve.
Lu Qingming soon received a report—
Ling Yi had come with Diwu Qianqian!
“He dares to come?” Song Guozi, one of the Seven Free Swords, said angrily, though deep in his eyes flashed a trace of worry and fear.
Lu Qingming used the Blue Light to pin the crime on Ling Yi and Chu Yanyu. The deed was done beautifully, but it had a fatal flaw—
This would enrage the person behind Ling Yi!
But Lu Qingming insisted on doing it.
Half of it was a gamble. Through his analysis and deductions, he concluded that the person behind Ling Yi was very likely also wary of the Carefree Sect.
Otherwise, with Ling Yi’s blood feud with him, why didn’t he kill him right at the banquet?
If he was unwilling to stir up trouble, then what about killing those Qingshan Sect disciples?
When it comes down to it, wasn’t it just picking a soft target?
So, in Lu Qingming’s view, the person behind Ling Yi was strong, yes, but not strong enough to ignore everything!
If the other party really came for him, it actually wasn’t a big deal.
Because the other half of the reason was that aside from the Seven Free Swords, Lu Qingming… still had other trump cards in hand!
The person who came to report looked at Song Guozi: “In reply to Senior, Ling Yi came with Miss Diwu, saying he is here to offer condolences for the Monarch…”
“Offer condolences? Who would believe that?” Song Guozi frowned and, acting out of character, waved his hand: “Tell him to get lost quickly…”
“Wait.” Lu Qingming said calmly: “Please invite him in.”
“Junior Brother…” Song Guozi was a bit unhappy, thinking, what exactly are you trying to do?
Do you really think the “Master of the Blue Light” would not dare to kill you?
“Senior Brother, please rest assured. There will be no accidents. Everything… is under control.” Lu Qingming said calmly.
By now, a kingly aura had already begun to appear on his person!
The Great Chu Monarch had passed away, and the entire Chu royal family had only one person left, who was also the murderer who harmed the royal family… the position of Chu State Monarch, no matter what, could not fall to someone named Chu!
In all of Chu State, besides him, Lu Qingming, who else… had the qualifications?
Hearing this, Song Guozi sighed, took two steps back, and suddenly sent a transmission to Song Ying and Song Yue—
“You two leave this place. Leave now. No one will dare to stop you. Don’t ask why. Leave here, and no matter what happens, don’t come back.”
Song Ying and Song Yue looked at each other. Though they were somewhat puzzled, they still quietly withdrew as their senior brother instructed.
Lu Qingming saw it but pretended not to.
He never cared about matters where everyone had their own hidden agendas and sinister intentions.
What he feared most was those who had no selfish motives at all!
Like Shen Xiaowu.
That kind of person was the most troublesome; they had to be dealt with as soon as possible.
Otherwise, people like them were always the ones who ruined things.
Diwu Qianqian stood next to Ling Yi. Her red dress was still bright, but a powerful sense of loneliness and desolation showed in her eyes.
Just that day, her worldview had completely shattered.
The kindest, most amiable master in her mind had suddenly changed beyond recognition, turning into a man-eating demon.
The most beautiful home she remembered had also become a den of monsters.
Even now, she couldn’t believe that the Carefree Sect would slaughter hundreds of thousands and completely wipe out another Sect.
For what?
Couldn’t everyone just live their own lives without interfering with each other… wasn’t that fine?
Why did it have to be this way?
Even if they really wanted to be villains, to rob others like bandits, couldn’t they just take the stuff and be done? Why did they have to kill people?
Why?
She still couldn’t understand it.
Ling Yi said he was going to the Imperial Palace to kill Lu Qingming and told her to stay at the hotel with Luo Xue and Chu Yanyu.
She refused no matter what.
She insisted on coming along.
Watching the messenger quickly come out from inside, she turned her head and said seriously to Ling Yi, “In a moment, you take me hostage to go in. Don’t give anyone a chance to sneak attack and kill you.”
As she spoke, she moved close to Ling Yi, leaning her back against his chest, and said with a stubborn expression, “Choke my throat, hurry up.”
Ling Yi:“…”
He rubbed the girl’s head, placed both hands on Diwu Qianqian’s shoulders, and moved her aside.
“Be good, stop messing around,” Ling Yi said by her ear.
“The State Preceptor invites Young Master Ling and Miss Diwu to enter!” The messenger came before Ling Yi, head bowed, looking very polite.
But in his heart, he hated Ling Yi intensely!
The Monarch had died under the Blue Light, and that Blue Light was said to be directly related to this man!
And he still dared to come pay respects?
This was like the cat crying over the mouse… no, the weasel paying New Year’s calls to the chicken… ugh, no… never mind, anyway, this guy was too much!
If I had the ability, I’d definitely stab him to death!
“Lead the way.”
Ling Yi’s calm voice sounded beside this person’s ear, startling him into a tremble. He lowered his head and wordlessly led the way ahead.
They arrived at the hall where the mourning was held. Outside stood many noble families and aristocrats of Great Chu. Most of the people looking at Ling Yi bore deep hatred in their eyes.
The Chu State Monarch had always held extremely high prestige in the hearts of the state’s people.
Of course, in recent years it had declined slightly.
The one with the highest prestige now was Grand Tutor Lu.
Sensing those many hostile gazes, Diwu Qianqian unconsciously moved a bit closer to Ling Yi.
Ling Yi casually took one of her hands and said softly, “Don’t be afraid.”
Diwu Qianqian froze for a moment, then a blush quickly spread across her entire face. She didn’t respond, but quietly shifted the small hand being held, opening her fingers and intertwining them with Ling Yi’s, locking their hands together.
Ling Yi was momentarily surprised, but he didn’t refuse this poor girl whose Dao Heart was nearly broken.
Holding her hand, he was about to enter.
From the crowd outside came a cold voice: “Don’t you have any manners? Coming to pay respects, yet dressed all in red. How did your parents teach you?”
Diwu Qianqian immediately froze in place.
Ling Yi was also somewhat surprised. This had been an oversight; the key point was they weren’t really here to pay respects anyway.
He stopped walking, glanced at those people with gloomy stares, and said plainly, “I’m not here to pay respects. I’m here to kill the traitor of Chu State, Lu Qingming. But I’m not doing it for you. I’m only doing it to avenge my father.”
Boom!
The crowd outside instantly erupted!
The wave of furious emotion nearly drowned Ling Yi on the spot.
All kinds of angry roars and curses filled the air.
Amid this torrent of curses, Lu Qingming walked out calmly.
Looking at Ling Yi, he said, “The dead should be respected, Ling Yi. The person behind you has already killed the Monarch, wiped out the entire Chu imperial clan. Your hands are already drenched in blood. Isn’t that enough?”
Ling Yi smiled. “That’s bullshit. The person behind me killed this one and that one, but just didn’t kill you. Is it because you’re just so damn good-looking?”
“Leave you alive, just waiting for you to order an attack on my homeland?”
“Lu Qingming, you really are a master of schemes. You’re truly skilled at all sorts of tricks.”
“But there’s one thing I’ve never understood. With your intelligence and ability, how could you make such a low-level mistake? You thought you could just find a few lighting technicians to create some Blue Light… and then casually frame someone?”
“Don’t you know the Chu Imperial Palace is filled with surveillance equipment everywhere? Even if those things can’t capture a Peak Dao-Entry expert like you, can’t they capture a bunch of ordinary people messing with lights?”
Lu Qingming immediately stiffened slightly. The incensed crowd… also fell silent instantly.
Before Lu Qingming could retort, Ling Yi sneered, “Since you all love the Blue Light so much, I’ll be generous today and have someone demonstrate it for you…”
A deep blue light instantly spread across the Imperial Palace. Under the stunned gazes of countless people, that Blue Light swept directly toward Lu Qingming.
“Open your damn eyes wide and look carefully. This is what real Blue Light looks like!”