With a buzzing sound, a cluster of Mars scattered everywhere, like a celebration firework.

At the same time, a wisp of blood was splashed.

Although the chain blocked the attack path at the first time, the attack not only had speed, but also had full strength. The chain only played a deflection role, and the sword blade still cut her skin after it crossed the iron chain.

For a moment, blood flowed from the neck.

However, under the obstruction of the chain, this raid did not become a fatal injury after all.

Yan Qing covered her neck and looked up. What was standing in front of her was Bai Zhan, the "Lab Master on Yun".

The red tassel sword in his hand was dripping with blood little by little.

The two were about a hundred steps apart, but just now the other party seemed to have launched an attack in front of him. This is Bai Zhan's ability, and the distance in common sense did not work for him.

In a sense, the alchemist who is proficient in Kun technique is more unpredictable than Kan technique. The latter can also rely on will and experience to fight against it, but the spatial reversal caused by Kun technique is a real change.

This is also the opponent Yan Qing doesn't want to meet the least.

"Well, your sword... is really merciless."

"You and I are both Qingjian, so you naturally know that you should not hold back at all in the battle between Qingjian." Bai Zhan's voice was still deserted, "And I can count that with your strength, this sword can only hurt you, and cannot kill you. In addition, the sword is poisonous, and you will feel tired, paralyzed and slow down next time, and your strength is at least 30% lower than usual."

Even the poison is used...

She injected the air into the wound, temporarily sealing the surging blood.

"What's the reason? Are you planning to provoke an infight?"

"Well said." Another figure slowly walked out from behind Bai Zhan, "I was about to ask you, what is the reason for letting Xia Fan go?"

Yan Qing's heart suddenly sank, and the other party was Ning Qianshi.

"Your Highness..."

"You want to ask for evidence, right?"

The second prince clapped his hands, and a alchemist in a hundred-blade robe walked up and threw a body on the ground. The servant who was clearly a message from a brothel. Although he was dead, he was still slowly crawling on the ground as if he was alive. A ball of black gas on his head was slowly squirming and whispering turbidly.

"The evil spirit turns into..."

The moment he saw the servant, Yan Qing understood everything.

Although the Bairen is not of high grade, his ability is probably very special. It can prevent the consciousness of the newly dying person from temporarily dissipating, which means he will form evil spirits.

When the consciousness is about to be lost, the deceased will no longer have the intention to be cautious. It can be said that he will answer whatever he asks. This technique is also the last choice when questioning information.

Even if the servants cannot think about complex questions in this state, they can only answer some impressive basic questions. However, it is not difficult to find out key clues from him and deduce the whole picture of the matter.

Yan Qing originally planned to wait until she sent Xia Fan out of the city to solve the problem of the servants, but she did not expect that the second prince's actions would be so swift.

"I didn't have this idea at the beginning," Ning Qianshi said on his own initiative, "It was just that the Wanjing Tower suddenly left empty and forced me to consider the internal problems. So when I turned to the Nancheng Commercial District to look for Xia Fan's traces, I asked several alchemists to follow me."

"But he should only know the letter delivery matter, even if he wants to investigate..." Yan Qing suddenly stopped and looked at the second prince, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

There is only one way to find out the key person in the shortest time.

That is to kill all those who have entered Xia Fan's wing.

Living people will defend themselves, while dead people will not.

"Luckily, we only used half of the people to find the clue. To be honest, I really don't want to believe that the person who helped him escape was you, Yan Qing... Have you betrayed the Privy Council and our common goal?" Ning Qianshi asked directly at her.

But what Xia Fan said appeared in Yan Qing's mind.

"What about Li? Does Li hinder this plan?"

"Or if you have this kind of righteousness, any kind of behavior can be tolerated?"

Strangely, she didn't think anything wrong with the second prince doing this before.

It is a decisive and wise judgment to find out the inside story as quickly as possible and eliminate the threats for the Privy Council. As for those innocent people involved, there is no need to be too concerned and give compensation to the relevant family members afterwards.

But at this moment, she felt something was in her mind.

If Li was hanged by them at the city gate, would she really feel that she was compensated after receiving the compensation silver?

"Your Highness..." Yan Qing said after a while, "I did not betray the Privy Council, nor did I betray the target that has infused countless people's hard work."

"Then what's the reason for helping Xia Fan?"

She lowered her head, "Please forgive me, I can't tell you."

That was the only bloodline left by her friend.

Even if it is a demon, she cannot let Li die because of herself.

"Can't... tell me?" The second prince took a deep breath, "You should know that the expression of words is pale, and the Privy Council attaches more importance to actions."

"But that's the case," Yan Qing refused to give in. "I don't want to betray the Privy Council, but I can't tell the reason. Your Highness, let them go... Xia Fan will not hinder the Seven Stars' plan, and the Third Princess will not be able to compete with the Privy Council."

"Absurd words, I didn't expect you to say such words." Bai Zhan said coldly, "When you were bewitched by Xia Fan and helped them escape from Shangyuan City, it had already hindered our plan."

"I can't give up because of such a reason." Ning Qianshi's eyes were a little disappointed, "If you don't want to take the initiative to explain, I can only use some last resort. Do you want to resist the arrest of the Privy Council?"

Yan Qing was silent for a moment and slowly lowered her hands.

The chains blocking her fell to the ground as if they had lost support.

"I... don't mean that."

"Listen to my orders and take down the "lock weaving" Yan Qing!" Ning Qianshi said loudly.

"Receive the order!"

A group of guards suddenly rushed out of the streets and alleys and pressed Yan Qing to the ground. Then her hands and feet were shackled. This special torture instrument could even fix every finger. Not to mention using talismans or magical instruments, they could not even touch their body.

After Qing Jian was taken away, the second prince sighed in a low voice, "I didn't expect the situation to turn out like this."

"The law is not sympathetic." Bai Zhan said without changing his tone, "If this kind of thing comes first, it will be a second time. If the signs are not extinguished as soon as possible, the General Office may suffer great losses in the future. Your Highness, what are you going to do with Xia Fan? Will you order troops tonight to conduct a large-scale search?"

"It's too late." Ning Qianshi frowned, "Half an hour is enough for them to run more than ten miles. There are forests and mountains around the capital. It's almost impossible to find them without knowing the specific direction."

No matter how stupid a person is, he will not continue to swagger along the official road when he is wanted. Once he leaves the city, it will be a high sky and a bird will fly.

"What's more, tomorrow is the eldest brother's throne hall, whether it is the Privy Council or the Ministry of War, they must keep a close eye on the palace. A seven-star meeting will be held later. Although only the envoys of Xu's Kingdom and the envoys of Gao's Kingdom, we must at least show the style of the Privy Council of Qi's Kingdom. Doesn't it mean that Shangyuan City is still not under our control?"

"You're right, this is my negligence." Bai Zhan nodded.

"Let's get here tonight," the second prince looked to the southeast, which was the direction of Shenzhou. "If Xia Fanzhen colluded with Ning Wanjun, we will meet again sooner or later."
Chapter completed!