The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 341 The Mountain Bandits Reveal the Secret

After the battle, everyone sat around the campfire, the atmosphere somewhat somber.

Although the Netherworld Messenger has been defeated, the mystery surrounding the death of Lingxu Ghost Hand still lingers in their minds.

When Li Cunxu said he had some progress, everyone asked him in unison.

Li Cunxu stared at the flickering flames and said in a deep voice:

"We've been speculating about who really wants Lingxu Ghost Hand dead. Is it for money? Obviously not, because his research value far exceeds monetary value."

“Yes, Tu Se? An elderly man over seventy years old, even less likely,” Leng Feng said.

"Seeking revenge? That doesn't seem right, after all, Lingxu Ghost Hand keeps a low profile and hasn't made too many enemies."

Li Cunxu continued.

Qiu Ziyue continued the conversation:

"What other possibilities are there?"

Li Cunxu paused slightly, his gaze sharpening:

“There is a possibility that we may have overlooked—that is, the people who have had plastic surgery with him.”

Everyone was stunned by these words.

Qi Yuxuan frowned and asked, "Plastic surgery? You mean... people who change their appearance through surgery?"

"good."

Li Cunxu nodded slowly.

"Think about it, Lingxu Ghost Hand is not only good at 'resurrection techniques,' he is also proficient in medical skills, especially facial repair and reconstruction techniques."

If someone had plastic surgery done by him but didn't want others to recognize their true identity, then murder became the most direct option.

Leng Feng snorted coldly:

"That's a reasonable explanation. Some people might choose to get plastic surgery to evade capture or hide their crimes."

But if someone recognizes you, that would be troublesome.

Qiu Langyu added thoughtfully:

"Moreover, these people may not necessarily take action themselves. They can hire assassins or even use the power of the Netherworld Messengers to achieve their goals."

Qiu Ziyue frowned and muttered to herself:

"That makes sense. In other words, the real mastermind might be someone who received treatment from the Lingxu Ghost Hand?"

Li Cunxu nodded:

"Very likely. And this person is probably still secretly observing us, waiting for the right moment to strike."

Thinking of this, everyone's expressions became serious.

Li Cunxu continued:

"From now on, we must be more careful. We are in the light, they are in the dark."

Leng Feng gripped his longsword tightly:

"Then we'll have to win through strategy!"

Qi Yuxuan calmly analyzed:

“We can start with Lingxu Ghost Hand’s records. If someone really did kill someone to cover up their crime because of plastic surgery, then there must be relevant clues in his file.”

After thinking for a moment, Qiu Ziyue said:

"However, these materials have most likely been destroyed."

After all, the Netherworld Messenger had previously infiltrated Lingxu Manor; he might have already taken away important information.

Li Cunxu stood up and looked around at everyone:

"In any case, we cannot let our guard down. Every step we take from here on out must be carefully considered."

A night breeze swept by, and the light and shadow of the campfire danced on everyone's faces.

Although the question remains unanswered, they all know that this is just the beginning.

Qiu Ziyue looked up at the starry sky and whispered:

"No matter who the other party is, I will not let him succeed. The death of Lingxu Ghost Hand must not be covered up like this."

Li Cunxu patted her on the shoulder:

"Don't worry, we'll get to the bottom of this together. No matter how deeply the truth is hidden, we'll dig it out!"

Just then, a guard rushed over and whispered a report to Li Cunxu.

“Prince Jin, we have issued a warrant for the arrest of Zhao Yaohua these past few days. Although we have searched thoroughly, we have not been able to find any trace of her.”

The guard paused for a moment.

"However, a bandit claims to have seen her and has now brought her here. Please give the order."

Li Cunxu frowned slightly and quickly stood up:

“Bring him to see me.”

Qiu Ziyue, Qi Yuxuan, and the others also stood up, watching all of this with curiosity.

They knew that Zhao Yaohua's whereabouts might be hiding an even bigger secret.

A moment later, the bandit was brought in.

He was disheveled, with a look of fear and resentment on his face.

Upon seeing Li Cunxu, he immediately knelt down and spoke rapidly:

"I'm just an ordinary mountain bandit. That day, we found the woman in the painting in the desolate mountains."

At the time, we intended to capture her and hand her over to the authorities, but we didn't expect this woman to be so skilled in martial arts!

Hearing this, Qiu Ziyue raised an eyebrow:

"She is the daughter of the Minister of War, so it's quite reasonable for her to know a few tricks."

The bandit continued:

"Just as we were about to subdue her, a young man suddenly appeared."

That person... was like a ghost, every move he made was incredibly sharp!

The two of them teamed up and killed dozens of our brothers!

These words shocked everyone present.

Qi Yuxuan snorted coldly:

"What did that man look like and what was his build like?"

The bandit swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly:

"The man... was about twenty years old, tall and slender, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and looked very cold and aloof."

The strangest thing was that he never seemed to smile; he was like a block of iron.

After listening to the bandits' description, Li Cunxu pondered for a moment and then asked:

Are you sure it's 'one' young man? And no one else was assisting?

The bandits nodded repeatedly:

Yes, it was just him!

However, his swordsmanship was truly terrifying; it was like a flash of cold light streaking across the sky, instantly claiming dozens of lives…

A thoughtful look flashed in Li Cunxu's eyes as he slowly said:

"It seems things are not so simple. There may be other forces protecting Zhao Yaohua."

Qiu Langyu frowned and said:

"Could it be someone from some martial arts sect? After all, someone who can single-handedly slaughter dozens of bandits is no ordinary person."

Leng Feng shook his head:

"No. If they were truly江湖人士 (jianghu figures), they wouldn't be so low-key."

Moreover, the bandit's description of this person as "cold and aloof like iron" reminded me of someone else...

All eyes turned to Leng Feng.

Qiu Ziyue couldn't help but ask:

"Who? What do you know?"

Leng Feng hesitated for a moment before finally speaking:

"This kind of person seems to have the temperament of someone who works as a bodyguard."

Li Cunxu thought for a moment and said:

"Indeed, there is some truth to that. The guards are like wooden sculptures."

After finishing his previous statement, the bandit added:

"The young man stabbed me in the abdomen with his sword, and I fell to the ground and pretended to be dead."

Later, thinking I was dead, I secretly watched them kissing outside the hut before going inside.

The bandit's face showed a hint of embarrassment as he spoke.

"Then I took the opportunity to get up and run away. I stayed home for two days to recover from my injuries before coming here to report."

Qiu Ziyue blushed and couldn't help but laugh out loud:

"Yaohua is truly a hidden talent. She was so desperate for Cunxu before, and now she has someone she likes so quickly!"

Li Cunxu sighed and said:

"Twilight Sparkle, please stop teasing me. I don't even have feelings for her."

Qi Yuxuan frowned:

"Alright, quickly ask if there are any other clues."

Li Cunxu looked at the bandits and asked:

"Do you remember what clothes that man was wearing? Think carefully, were there any other markings?"

The bandit scratched his head, trying hard to remember:

"He was dressed in casual clothes, but... I felt that his attire and movements were very professional, like those of a bodyguard."

I've seen those guards train in the city before; their movements are clean and efficient, similar to his.

Upon hearing this, a thoughtful look flashed across Li Cunxu's eyes, then he nodded:

"Hmm, your information is very useful, here's a reward!"

He waved to his guards, signaling them to give the bandits a reward.

After receiving the money, the bandits immediately kowtowed in gratitude and were then taken away.

Everyone sat down again, but the atmosphere became serious.

Qiu Langyu spoke first:

"If this man is indeed a government official as the bandits claim, then the problem becomes much more complicated."

Could it be that Zhao Yaohua has powerful connections within the government supporting her?

Leng Feng snorted coldly:

"No matter who he is, since he dares to interfere in this matter, don't blame us for being impolite!"

Qiu Ziyue shook her head:

"But why would a guard help Zhao Yaohua?..."

Qi Yuxuan pondered for a moment and said:

"Perhaps this guard is not just an ordinary guard, but has another identity."

Perhaps he's a member of some hidden force, and Zhao Yaohua is merely his cover.

Li Cunxu said:

"Based on these calculations, it is very likely that Yao Hua was the one who killed Elder Lingxu, otherwise she could not have disappeared into thin air in the net of heaven and earth."

"Zhao Yaohua, that mysterious man, and the forces behind them... what secrets are hidden in all of this?"

"Furthermore, who exactly is writing letters to Qiu Ziyue? And who killed Elder Lingxu?"

To be continued in the next chapter!