Chapter 76: Waiting for a Rabbit by the Stump

s.He wasn't sure if Zhang Liyang actually knew about this, though he could swear that only he was there at the time. But looking at the Forbidden Army's demeanor, it seemed more likely they knew the t..."Sir, are you alright"

Outside the mountain gate of Dàokōng Temple, Yuan Lì, who was always vigilant at this place, immediately greeted Zhang Líyáng when he came out.

"It's fine." With a slight wave of his hand, Zhang Liyang turned to look at the empty Island Temple behind him, a smirk curling his lips. "Let's go."

At the foot of the mountain gate, a middle-aged monk watched Zhang Liyang walk away. His eyes flickered, and he then quickly returned to the mountain gate and entered a large hall.

Inside the main hall there was only a simple table, chair and bed. On the bed, an old monk was carefully reading scriptures while burning incense.

"The host, that person has already left."

What discoveries have been made

It shouldn't be.

The head abbot of Dōkō-ji Temple put down the scriptures in his hand and then fell silent for a moment. “How are their injuries”

"It's already been dealt with, no problem."

"Well, since it's not a big problem, let them leave."

"Huh Just let them go like that Won't they blame us"

It seemed he was also hesitant, the head abbot of Dōkū-ji Temple paused for a moment, "Then let's send a few more people to escort them back."

"Yes, I'll escort you personally!"

The middle-aged monk nodded and then withdrew from the main hall, while the abbot of Dōkōji Temple continued to pick up the Buddhist scriptures.

As for the middle-aged monk, after leaving the main hall, he turned and went to another place.

"Greetings, Messenger!"

Inside a secluded Buddhist temple, a middle-aged monk arrived. Unlike other temples filled with the scent of sandalwood, this one was filled with the aroma of herbs.

"Sir, aren't we going back"

"Why go back The killer hasn't been caught yet."

"But we've already checked all those sects... Did you find something, sir"

"I'm not sure."

After leaving Dao Kong Temple, Zhang Liyang did not return to Flying Dragon City but instead led Yuan Li and the others to a sheltered spot not far from Dao Kong Temple.

Although I didn't go into many places, I could faintly smell herbs there.

"Are you sure he's the murderer"

"I'm not sure," Zhang Liyang shook his head. "So when I left, I told them I would go back in a few days."

If they weren't involved, they wouldn't have anything to fear and would just let me go. But if the real killer is with them...

"The adults are deliberately creating a stir!" Yuan Li was starting to catch on now.

Giving Yuan Li a look of approval, Zhang Liyang nodded in affirmation. "Right, it's about raising the alarm and making them aware. And what we need to do now is wait here like a hunter waiting for prey."

"Send several of your men to keep watch discreetly at the gate of Dao Kong Temple on Mount Shimen. Report any developments immediately."

Let's wait for them for a couple of days. If there's no movement in two or three days, then I guess I was wrong.

"Good."

Since Zhang Liyang had already made up his mind, Yuan Li immediately went to carry it out.

I just thought I'd have to wait a few days, but who knew that the next morning Yuan Li and his group discovered a carriage coming out of the Dao Kong Temple, escorted by several bald monks.

"A carriage"

Hearing Yuan Li's report, Zhang Liyang did not hesitate. He immediately mounted his war horse and rode towards the carriage.

"Master, long time no see!"

Seeing Zhang Liyang suddenly appear from the side of the road, Hui'an's face trembled slightly. They had only parted ways yesterday, so where did this "long time no see" come from

"Master, where are you going"

"Amitabha Buddha, greetings, messenger. I didn't expect we would meet again so soon."

Blocked from her path, Hui'an could only walk out. "The sect has matters to attend to and needs me to leave for a while. What brings the messenger here today"

“Master, don't you know” Zhang Liyang looked at Hui’an with a surprised expression. “A very vicious fugitive appeared near Flying Dragon City, and we are currently searching for him.”

"The messenger is truly concerned for the people of Flying Dragon City." Hui'an nodded. "But I have something to attend to today. If the messenger needs help, he can visit my mountain gate. I won't disturb the messenger further."

Seeing Huian turn to leave, Zhang Liyang naturally wouldn't agree. He waved his hand hurriedly, "Master, where did you get that idea It is everyone's responsibility to apprehend criminals, isn't it Yuanli, go check the carriage. Don't let the criminal hide in there and hurt Master."

"Yes."

Upon receiving the command, Yuan Li immediately strode toward the carriage. However, he was stopped halfway by Hui'an and the other monks.

"Thank you for your concern, messenger. However, there are no criminals in the carriage, so you needn't check."

"Master, please don't be careless." Zhang Liyang dismounted and walked over at this time. "That criminal is extremely cunning and cruel. If he finds a loophole, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Looking at Zhang Liyang, who had a smiling face but was actually tightening the pressure step by step, Hui'an fell silent for a moment. "Does the emissary really have to search the carriage"

For the safety of the Master, for the safety of the people of Flying Dragon City!

Zhang Liyang didn't say that a search was necessary, but he brought out the righteousness and smashed it onto Huian.

Hui'an continued to remain silent, but Yuan Li moved forward once again at this moment, reaching out his hand to pull open the carriage curtain.

"Yuan Li, be careful!"

Just as Yuan Li's hand was about to touch the carriage curtain, Zhang Liyang's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his entire body almost instantaneously appeared beside Yuan Li.

With both hands in motion, one hand grabbed Yuan Li's back and pulled him away from the carriage, while the other hand whipped up a gust of wind to strike the carriage curtain.

Bang!

Riiiip~!

Under the deafening noise, the carriage curtain was torn to shreds!

Taking advantage of the recoil, Zhang Liyang retreated a few steps, his face darkened as he looked into the carriage.

If Zhang Liyang hadn't discovered the murderous intent inside the carriage just now, with the force of that palm strike, Yuan Li would have definitely been injured in his hands.

Things were said very quickly, but all of this happened in the blink of an eye. Hui’an stood there before she could react, then hurried to the carriage and looked at Zhang Liyang with anger on her face as well, “Messenger, you went too far!”

“You are audacious!” Zhang Liyang glared at Hui’an, his body filled with murderous aura. “To dare assassinate an imperial officer is tantamount to treason. Has Dao Kong Temple truly prepared for rebellion!”

“You… You dare to slander me!” Huian was taken aback by the words “treason” that came out of Zhang Liyang’s mouth. She pointed at Zhang Liyang with a trembling finger, “It was you who first insulted and harmed people! I don’t believe that Great Qin would allow your words to hold such power!”

"Haha... Da Qian indeed isn't my sole word, but in Fei Long City, I can brand your Dao Kong Temple as traitors with a flick of my hand. Do you want to try"

Given Zhang Liyang's temperament, he wouldn't normally say so much. However, this Huian's cultivation level is estimated by Zhang Liyang to have reached the second ring, and there's another person in the carriage who is also at the second ring!

When facing a single two-ring cultivator, Zhang Liyang was confident he could duel them. However, against two, Zhang Liyang was only confident in escaping. As for Yuanli and the others, it would be much harder.im and speak of the prowess of the elite soldiers in the Pianshan camp.After all, he only sent three hundred elite soldiers to protect the princess. Now, two hundred and fifty elite soldiers have come...