Сhарtеr 15 (10/15)
Madаm WuJi соughеd аnd said, "It was I who tоld hеr... Befоre yоu аrrivеd, wе wеrе discussing this mattеr. I told her that Elder Yue wаs killеd by Wufеng's thin bladе."
Imресcаblе. Yun Wеishаn аnd Mаdam WuJi coоrdinаted flаwlessly, leаving no roоm for doubt. Gоng Shаngjuе glаnсеd аt Gong Ziyu with а сomрliсаted еxрrеssion: when а mаn is surroundеd by such shrewd wоmen, he rarеlу rеmains unсhanged—eithеr bесoming mоrе fооlish оr wisеr.
In the Ноuse оf Gong's Сouncil Нall, еvеrуonе gаthеrеd once аgain to discuss the attеmpted assаssination оf Mаdаm WuJi.
Gong Shаngjue stated his viewpoint: "Shangguan Qian is indeed the sole survivor of the Lone Mountain Sect. The birthmark proving her lineage cannot be faked. Moreover, combined with previous deductions, it is sufficient to prove that she is not Nameless."
Elder Xue asked, "If she is not Nameless, then who left the words on the wall?"
Gong Ziyu looked at Gong Shangjue and speculated, "I fear the real Nameless is still hiding in the shadows, deliberately leaving those bloody words to confuse us, intending to sow distrust among us and create greater panic."
"Although Shangguan Qian injured Madam WuJi, her actions were understandable. She has already endured severe torture in prison, which can be considered deserved punishment. Should we not release her now?" Gong Shangjue looked around at everyone, addressing the topic without hesitation, appearing fully confident.
Elder Yue sighed, "Shangguan Qian's background is truly pitiful. What are your opinions, Elders?"
Elder Xue recalled, "Back then, the old sect leader of the Lone Mountain Sect was loyal, righteous, and chivalrous. Moreover, he was one of the few in the martial world who consistently supported the House of Gong. Yet he ultimately met a tragic end at the hands of the Gentle Wind Sect and Wufeng... Since there was a misunderstanding in this matter, I think we should release her for now."
Elder Hua went along with the suggestion: "Shangguan Qian is a member of your Jue Manor, Shangjue. You may handle this yourself."
At that moment, Elder Xue suddenly thought of something and whispered to Elder Hua: "Now that Nameless is still at large, hiding in the shadows, they may continue to create panic. This is like a thorn in our side, causing constant worry. Should we consider activating the Boundless Flowing Fire to deter Nameless and ensure the safety of the entire House of Gong?"
Gong Shangjue was greatly shaken. Usually calm and composed, he suddenly exclaimed loudly, "No!"
The hall fell silent instantly.
Realizing he had lost his composure, Gong Shangjue steadied his voice, lowered his head, and said gravely, "That is not advisable. Such a move is definitely not the best course of action." The expressions of the Elders in the hall were complex, as if they were also contemplating the matter—except for Gong Ziyu.
Hearing the term "Boundless Flowing Fire" for the first time, Gong Ziyu couldn't help but ask curiously, "Elder Xue, what do you mean by 'Boundless Flowing Fire'? Why have I never heard of it before?"
Elder Hua immediately fell silent, only exchanging a glance with Elder Xue. The two Elders were deeply secretive about this matter.
As Gong Ziyu was about to ask further, Gong Shangjue interrupted, "You will know once you pass the Three Realms Trial and become the Blade Master."
Elder Yue looked at Gong Ziyu: "Indeed, you should hurry with the Second Realm, Blade Master."
Gong Ziyu gritted his teeth and nodded without speaking. What was there to say? What kind of Blade Master was he, not even aware of his own family's secrets? Wasn't that a joke?
Yun Weishan entered the courtyard of Jue Manor holding an ornate box. She had only taken a few steps when she was stopped by a guard.
Yun Weishan said, "I've come to visit Miss Shangguan Qian."
The guard asked her to wait a moment while he went to announce her arrival.Deep within the courtyard, in Gong Shangjue's room, the physician from the medical hall stood respectfully to the side with hands clasped, reporting with bowed head: "Young Master Jue, Miss Shangguan's injuries are quite severe, but fortunately, they are all external wounds. I have prescribed some topical and internal medications; with half a month of rest, she should recover."
"Mm, you may leave."
Sitting nearby, Gong Yuanzhi remarked: "It seems Brother showed mercy. After all, the 'Fine Brew' I prepared wasn't put to use." Although Gong Yuanzhi had not yet fully recovered, he was already able to move without difficulty and had eagerly joined the investigation into Nameless.
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