Chapter 1150 - 951: Pieced Together the Truth

Just as Bai Sheng returned to his temporary foothold within Tiandu, a convoy of several carriages also rushed here.

The convoy did not take any detours; it came directly here after exiting Xun Gate, which was Bai Sheng's direct destination after coming from Nanshan.

After the leading carriage discovered the aura penetrating the courtyard, the vehicles behind immediately stopped advancing, afraid to alert the snake, allowing the front carriage to approach and investigate alone.

Just as the front carriage was about to circle the courtyard to observe, the courtyard gate suddenly opened, and a carriage came out. Sitting inside was Bai Sheng and the old Demon Cultivator he captured from Green Rong Manor.

Tiandu City wasn't the appropriate place for interrogation; he didn't expect the old Demon Cultivator to open his mouth easily. Using various methods was inevitable, so after handing over Gong Shaoci that Shi Chun wanted, he planned to take this Demon Cultivator back to his lair for detailed examination.

His carriage brushed past the carriage coming to investigate. Initially, he didn't think much of it; this road wasn't his, so it's normal for carriages to pass.

However, at the next intersection, he noticed through the gap between the swaying curtains that a row of carriages suddenly stopped at the corner. He cast a few more glances, as these carriages weren't here when he had just returned.

The carriages that brushed past him were afraid to alert him and did not turn around to follow. Two Demon Eye Cultivators got out directly from a place avoiding sight, climbed over the alley walls back to the convoy, and split into two cars to track.

Those remaining began probing into the courtyard where the aura penetrated deeply.

They quickly noticed that no one was inside the courtyard. A group immediately climbed over the wall to investigate further. After confirming no one was there, they immediately followed Bai Sheng's travel aura to investigate, preparing to trace it step by step.

With doubts in his mind, Bai Sheng, along the way, deliberately tested by turning through several intersections. After realizing there were always carriages tracking him from afar, he became aware that something was wrong.

When the carriage reached a secluded place, it didn't stop but continued along the road. He himself cast an Illusion Technique, pulled a black cloth bag pretending as someone, and got off halfway, hiding in a nearby forest to shake off the tracking or perhaps take the chance to reverse-track them.

But to his surprise, what the tracking personnel were focused on wasn't his carriage. Upon noticing that his and the captive's aura changed direction into the forest, they immediately got off the car to track.

Upon entering the forest and leaving the public view, the actions of the Demon Path people immediately became swift and unruly.

Situated in the mountain, Bai Sheng had already released the Heavenly Mirror image, watching the pursuing carriages. Seeing those people get off at the spot he had alighted surprised him. When he saw the tracking personnel unveiling their veiled hats to reveal bright red eyes, with his knowledge, he immediately realized what it was.

He frowned and murmured, "Demon Eye!"

Aware of the trouble, he knew the tracking capability of the Demon Eye. Although he could cast spells to suppress his aura, he couldn't suppress the tracking clues visible to the Demon Eye.

He had initially suspected if Shi Chun's side noticed something is trailing but now realized it traced over from Green Rong Manor, where the mobilization ability and strength are much stronger than he imagined.

But he was not very surprised by this; from discovering the captive was Gong Shaoci and the demon cultivator in his hand was a Heavenly Immortal in the Upper Realm, he knew he might have stirred something big.

Nevertheless, he didn't take these hidden rats too seriously. This wasn't his first confrontation with the Demon Path, his demeanor calm and composed, releasing a disdainful snort, "A bunch of ignorantly reckless gutter creatures."

The gesture controlling the magic artifact changed, and the image before him disappeared.

Next, a huge light curtain unfurled above the sky, a giant Heavenly Mirror image, so large that many places in Tiandu could see the scene.

The mirror image quickly locked onto the pursuers, magnifying and exposing the red-eyed Demon Eye Cultivators in the scene.

The celestial scene looked wrong, and a group of pursuing demon cultivators successively raised their eyes to look. At just one glance, they were like struck by lightning, urgently stopping.

Two red-eyed Demon Eye Cultivators were scared into a panic, lowering their heads and covering their faces, like a dog stepped on its tail, turning around and fleeing with a yelp, in chaotic disarray.

In the Heavenly Court Central region, exposing the Demon Path identity was no joke.

They weren't far from Bai Sheng's location, only separated by several hundred zhang. The group of demon cultivators who were proudly pursuing suddenly turned into a pack of spine-broken dogs, hurriedly departing, not daring to linger for even a moment.

Anyone would know that commanding the Heavenly Mirror isn't something anyone could muster.

All assumed that they were being watched by the Heavenly Court side, probably with a trap waiting for them, where they dared not act rashly, all fleeing in panic.

Not only the demon cultivators tracking here, those tracing other clues within Tiandu City, upon seeing the distant sky mirror scene, were also scared into fleeing in retreat.

Many people in Tiandu looked up at the sky, exclamations erupting one after another, unclear why such a phenomenon suddenly appeared.

Actually, most people couldn't understand it, couldn't comprehend those blood-red eyes being Demon Eyes.

However, there were many who could understand, and after discerning the terrain and direction, the Heavenly army converged like dark clouds speeding through the sky, the glint of their armor flickering under the sunlight.

The mirror image appeared suddenly and disappeared just as quickly.

Bai Sheng put away the Heavenly Mirror and then took out the Mother-child Talisman, instructing someone to quickly contact Chai Wenwu, arranging for him to be transferred promptly to a safe location.

He then tried to reach Shi Chun, hoping to remind him to turn swiftly towards the nearest Heavenly Court Mansion to avoid potential danger.

This was why he wielded the Heavenly Mirror to intimidate the Demon Path, fearing they might trace the whereabouts of Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang, and he wished to buy time for their escape.

Otherwise, even with the help of the Demon Eye, the Demon Path might not have forced him to use the Heavenly Mirror. After all, the West Bull King Court knew he borrowed it, and now that demons were involved, it was hard to explain; he could only insist it had nothing to do with him, but whether they believed it was another matter.

Yet, Shi Chun had not responded, leaving him unsure if something had gone wrong. For now, he couldn't care; the Heavenly army was nearing, and he had to flee with his people.

The group of the Demon Path managed to escape in time, so the Heavenly troops found nothing even after a thorough search.

The appearance of this Demon Path group also led to an immediate lockdown of all Xun Gates in Tiandu.

Not until the next day was the lockdown of the Xun Gates lifted and news of the Tiandu upheaval reached Nanshan Right Minister's Mansion.

Standing at the window of his study, Gong Youxiang watched the raindrops beneath the eaves and the overcast sky, reflecting his mood.

The chief steward, Liu Guang, rushed in, performing a customary bow, "Prime Minister."

Gong Youxiang murmured to himself, "The Heavenly Mirror, the person who controls it captured Third Young Master?"

Liu Guang knew his worries and said, "Prime Minister, I am just about to report on this matter; the Heavenly Court is investigating who is using the Heavenly Mirror. Although the incident occurred in Tiandu, it doesn't seem like it was done by Heavenly Court personnel. Also, there's news from West Niu; not long ago, Illusion Demon King Bai Sheng borrowed the Heavenly Mirror from the West Bull King Court…"

Gong Youxiang turned abruptly, "You mean it's Bai Sheng's doing?"

Liu Guang replied, "It's uncertain, but after investigating Green Rong Manor, the series of events shows that the raid crippling the Manor's financial route was premeditated. Someone used captured bandits as a diversion, blending among them to infiltrate the heavily guarded Manor. Based on witness accounts, it seems a bold person skilled in illusion techniques used an eye-blocking skill to approach Third Young Master and act. Otherwise, with Elder Qiu's strength, it wouldn't have been easy. During the screening with 'Jianyuan Treasure Mirror' in the Manor, it was discovered one of the captured demon cultivators was a Butterfly Demon. Among the seven demon cultivators who died in custody, there was no Butterfly Demon. Those who executed the capture confirmed there was no Butterfly Demon among the arrested. The Butterfly Demon, after being captured with the eight others, used the eye-blocking technique to switch one of them, stealthily mixing inside to abduct Third Young Master and others without a trace. Few would have the courage and skill to do such a thing."

Gong Youxiang squinted slightly, "Why did Bai Sheng involve himself in this matter?"

Liu Guang stated, "Unclear, but Bai Sheng had previous dealings with Shi Chun. Considering recent events, this is likely no coincidence."

Gong Youxiang was suddenly taken aback, "Is it because of the two trillion indebts?"

Liu Guang sighed, "Very likely."

Previously, they couldn't understand how someone dared to borrow such a large sum; now it's finally clear, the opposition struck from an angle they never anticipated.

Gong Youxiang: "Does Bai Sheng know Third Young Master?"

Liu Guang: "He does, but Prime Minister, does that matter now? If the indented matter was long premeditated, and truly related, it indicates Shi Chun probably knew long ago that Third Young Master was alive."

Gong Youxiang: "Why would Bai Sheng help Shi Chun with this? What hefty benefit would he gain to undertake this personally?"

Liu Guang: "I don't know. As it stands, Feng Xi and others going to Heavenly Domain Dingnan Prefecture likely hold other intentions. Prime Minister, perhaps we should urge the Eldest Young Master to contact Shi Chun. If it's truly Shi Chun's doing, he undoubtedly wants to negotiate with us. This time he should reveal himself to meet with the Eldest Young Master."

It must be said, their capability was indeed strong. Although Shi Chun had not yet reached out, they already pieced together most of the truth in such a short time.

Gong Youxiang pondered for a moment, then said, "On the Eldest's side, you should remind him properly; it's better for him to stay clean, for it's not the time for him to know about these backdoor dealings."

Liu Guang bowed respectfully, "Yes."

Gong Youxiang said, "Keep strict control on leaks concerning the indented matter."

Liu Guang's expression turned slightly grave; the Prime Minister was cornered, preparing reluctantly to choose the lesser evil, but he still felt obliged to remind, "Despite avoiding the nobles of Nanshan, many still participated; it's unlikely their parents were entirely unaware of their actions. Many may have been coldly observing."

Gong Youxiang: "As long as the overall scale isn't exposed, the problem isn't severe. If they want to retrieve the money, I won't object; if they force my hand, I can show everyone how dirty their secrets are. Everyone knows the rules, but the fear is of new players like Shi Chun who blindly climb the table with an unexpected card. Didn't the Holy Lady have a good relationship with Shi Chun? She should make an effort. She was also involved in using Third Young Master as bait; now that things are like this, if she can't stabilize Shi Chun, and if Shi Chun flips the table, she won't have it easy. Tell her Shi Chun touched Gui Cang Lineage's money; if she can't handle him, no one can explain it to the Holy Master."