After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 322 - 250: Royal Family: You Need to Step Up Your Game

Chapter 322: Chapter 250: Royal Family: You Need to Step Up Your Game

At the moment Senior Brother Shi’s head exploded.

Immortal felt a strong force hitting the ground.

A spear pierced the earth, shattering boulders.

This terrifying scene sent shivers down Immortal’s spine.

But soon, she unconsciously channelled her cultivation and materialized a sword technique in her hand, pointing through the air.

Striking in the direction of the incoming attack.

She then braced herself for defense.

However, for a long time, she didn’t sense any Qi.

Yet she dared not let her guard down.

Because she hadn’t sensed any Qi just before either.

Yet her companion had died mysteriously.

Who could be killing in such a manner?

Her tense expression didn’t last long.

Soon, several presences landed; the Law Enforcement Hall’s enforcers had arrived.

Moreover.

They had already begun pursuing the culprit.

As they saw the moment of death, their eyebrows furrowed.

Unfortunately, at this time.

In one more day, the entire Sect would be under surveillance.

Very few could escape the blame for killing.

Just when everything was almost done, such an incident happened.

It was truly a headache.

Dugu Jing gazed down at the corpse on the ground and said, "Take all back, get more people here, start the investigation."

He then followed towards other directions, wanting to see for himself who had made the move.

There must be some clues left behind.

Gu An was unaware of the Law Enforcement Hall’s arrival.

Everything he had arranged before was to delay their arrival.

Since the distance was close, the back and forth was quick.

But he also worried about being sought out.

Logically, the death of the other party shouldn’t be much related to himself.

The people from the Law Enforcement Hall wouldn’t come looking for him.

Once they did, there would likely be trouble.

After all, the people on his team were contacted through others.

He had no direct connection with Senior Brother Shi.

Unless it was Immortal.

It was uncertain how much Immortal knew.

Even if she knew, he should not be the suspect.

After all, he was at the Golden Core Middle Stage.

Regardless, Gu An was somewhat worried now.

He had intended to use the longbow just now but eventually gave it up.

He chose the spear instead.

The bow was a gift from Hua Jiyang, who did not say whether it could be used discreetly.

Moreover, if used, there was a certain possibility that Hua Jiyang could recognize it as his handiwork.

Although Hua Jiyang had no ill intentions towards him.

But what if someone knew that Hua Jiyang had this bow?

So for now, he would keep it and maybe use it openly in future.

Another reason was that arrows would dissolve after a successful shot.

Leaving nothing behind.

That would make for an easier investigation for them.

Whereas the spear’s origins were unknown to them.

Using it was suitable, and it could leave some traces of Qi.

For instance, the Qi of Zuo Youyan.

The killer this time was still Zuo Youyan.

Just lead them on.

The only trouble was, his previous victims’ deaths had some grudges tied to him; if that were looked into, it seemed like it would invite trouble.

But it seemed like the best option at the moment.

Thus, Gu An rested at his residence, waiting.

To see if the Law Enforcement Hall’s people would come.

The next day.

After daylight, Dugu Jing was somewhat shocked.

There were no obvious traces left behind.

Very few people could achieve this - even concealing Qi wouldn’t be so swift.

They had activated Magic Treasures when they arrived, and if someone was stealthy, they were more likely to be detected.

But nothing was found.

This raised possibilities.

One, the person was within Heavenly Suspension Peak, killed their target, and returned to their residence.

Two, the person had an extremely strong stealth ability, unafraid of Magic Treasure’s detection.

"Which possibility does Senior Brother find more likely?" At this moment, a female Immortal handed a report to Dugu Jing.

After examining the report, Dugu Jing said, "The first one."

"Why?" The female Immortal was curious.

Dugu Jing handed the information to her and said, "We found an Array for concealment, which means the person needs to use an Array to hide.

If they were that powerful, they wouldn’t need it."

"What if this is to mislead us?" she asked.

Hearing this, Dugu Jing chuckled and said, "If they were that capable, why mislead us? Such subterfuge suggests inadequate strength.

A strong person wouldn’t go through such trouble.

Much less frame someone.

Investigate along this line of thought.

Additionally, what did that Junior Sister say?"

"She claimed she knew nothing, that she was walking along and out of nowhere someone killed her. The people from Luo Sheng Hall said she was lying, but given a bit more time they should be able to interrogate the truth out of her, after all, she didn’t commit the murder. She has no good reason to deliberately conceal anything," the female Immortal relayed.

"Simple, check what Shi Yuan has been up to recently, whether he has offended anyone," said Dugu Jing.

The female Immortal nodded.

That very afternoon.

Dugu Jing received a new report, again delivered by the female Immortal.

Glancing at it, Dugu Jing was somewhat surprised, "So the task for Gu An was arranged by him? Have you checked the three around Gu An?"

"I have. Indirect sources indicate they’re Shi Yuan’s people. Which means, in a short period, conflict arose between him and Gu An.

The previous death of the Direct Disciple had certain connections to Gu An.

It seems unlikely to be a coincidence this time either.

Should we bring him in for questioning?" she asked.

Dugu Jing sighed, "How many times has it been in just a few days?"

"It is quite often, but without the Merit Hall, he couldn’t even step out. He has problems, serious ones.

I suspect someone is helping him. We need to reexamine his identity." The female Immortal paused, then added, "If we apprehend him now and start interrogating, we might make some discoveries."

Dugu Jing pondered for a moment and then asked, "Is there any clear evidence?"

"No," she stated earnestly. "But no matter how you look at it, he is problematic."