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Chapter 16 The Pampered Purifier

"Today's news ends here, see you tomorrow."

The young host of Qiankun TV showed a sweet smile, and then the lights were dimmed and the camera was far away... The huge projection device quickly projected the advertising image of the new famous wine.

Seeing this, Sean couldn't help but sigh.

"It's been three days, and the news did not mention Nan Qianyu's death at all. Is this a radio station under Nanming Capital?"

Behind him, the voice of the master came: "Nanming Capital is an enterprise under Qiankun Group. Now he has lost two leaders in succession. He has no leader and no longer has the ability to be independent. In fact, after Nan Heli's death, Nanming Capital was obviously occupied by external forces. Otherwise, although Nan Qianyu was mediocre, he would not have been pushed to be an abandoned son and knew nothing until his death."

While listening to the master's analysis of the situation, Sean lay on his back into the soft sofa, looked up at the snow-white ceiling and the dazzling lights, and couldn't help but feel attentive.

It has been three days since the first head-on confrontation with Qiankun Group.

During these three days, the master and apprentice spent their meals and daily life, and their daily life were exquisite and luxurious. Whether it was the top local brands in the galaxy system or the luxury goods in the core area of ​​the Republic, there were everything here. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, you could also see a lush and dense forest, and hear the tinkling springs in the forest. The light from the stars embellishes all this, and with the passage of time, countless beautiful scenery of sunrise and sunset.

Considering that the manor was built on an originally bare asteroid, all this seems to be of great significance.

It is indeed Nan Heli’s favorite place during his lifetime.

The only problem is that this manor is now a cage for the Jedi master and apprentice.

The confrontation at Xiajing Bar three days ago came to an end without any casualties.

Faced with the "turnaround move" of Master Jedi who sacrificed himself, Qiankun Group finally chose to compromise.

However, there are limits to compromise. They can't watch the Jedi master and apprentice retreat, so after a simple negotiation, the two sides reached a subtle agreement.

Master Jedi proposed three conditions that cannot be refused: first, no frame-up shall be allowed; second, no violation of personal safety; third, no harm to innocent people.

At the cost, the Jedi master and disciple lost their freedom of movement. They were "invited" by Xia Yan to the manor where Nan Heli was brutally killed. They were strictly guarded by hundreds of fully armed security soldiers. Even external communications were strictly restricted. They could only watch holographic programs every day to relieve their boredom.

This seemed like a huge setback for those who came to investigate the truth, but neither Mostima nor Shaun were discouraged, but instead felt a little encouraged.

Because there is no more important investigation result than being in a situation.

Before coming, the master and apprentice had only guesses about Nan Heli's death, but now they have a direct object of suspicion - Qiankun Group and Xia Yan. In addition, the Qiankun Group was so decisive that it was unexpected that the master and apprentice were put into danger, but this unexpected situation itself also revealed a lot of information. Finally, the manor was also strange, and they were in the manor and were just in the investigation.

"Speaking of this, Master, I still think that Xia Yan should have other intentions to set up a house arrest in this manor. In the environment at that time, even if he threw us into a real prison, we could only accept the conditions. After all, we only had a trump card in our hands. Now, with the rich living conditions, how strange it is to think about it."

Mostima said: "Two possibilities: First, we are placed under house arrest here for a long time, which is easier to recover. For example, if we arrange for our bizarre death a month later, we can echo Nan Heli's death and then push it to a false third party."

Sean flashed his mind: "A certain illegal group, such as the 'Nons' who once invaded the Republic?"

Mostima smiled and said, "Yes, this is also a way of explanation. At that time, Nan Heli was killed by a mysterious organization because of the Jedi. We will become the culprits of killing people."

"But the committee will definitely send more people to investigate the truth."

"The longer the time goes, the further the truth will be. What's more, they dare to target Jedi once, and they dare to target the second and third times. Those who take risks will not see the failure." Mostima said, "You may be the second possibility."

Facing the master's temporary assessment, Sean replied smoothly: "What is hidden in this manor? We need to use our strength to find it."

"Why are you guessing so?"

"Because according to what Nan Qianyu said: Nan Heli had obvious premonition before being killed, but did not ask anyone for help. Instead, he hid in this manor to welcome death, and left a statement about taboo research and self-destruction in his diary."

Mostima nodded and signaled Shaun to continue.

"Recalling now, the diary should be true. Otherwise, if the Qiankun Group only wants to frame it, it can be written more obvious in the diary, such as directly accusing the murderer of the republic. Then the next question is: What exactly does the so-called taboo research mean? Why did it perish?"

Sean paused and said, "According to this idea, I think Nan Heli's death is more like being killed and silenced. A person who foreshadowed all this should leave a legacy before his death. Considering that Xia Yan specially invited us here, I think the possibility of the legacy being left here is very high."

"The direction is right, but the details are not enough, which leads to your conclusions being too subjective."

Sean listened attentively.

Mostima said: "You should have noticed in the past three days that the staff of this manor are old employees who have followed Nan Heli for many years. After Nan Heli's death, the manor still maintained its original operating model, as if someone was deliberately protecting the scene, waiting for later generations to dig out clues."

Sean nodded.

"This is not Nan Qianyu's idea. In fact, he once advocated the firing of all employees. After all, the official conclusion of Nan Heli's death was caused by insiders. Nan Qianyu changed his mind after being persuaded by someone. The person who persuaded him should be Xia Yan's accomplice. Later, Nan Qianyu met us on behalf of the Nanming Group, which was also the result of their control. So in summary, the murderer deliberately protected the scene of the murder and brought Jedi to the scene, and the intention was almost self-evident."

After a pause, Mostima added: "Of course, the most important evidence lies in the guidance of the Force. I have seen a vague outline, hidden in the manor, but the specific location is still unclear."

When Shawn heard this, he couldn't help but feel the difference between the apprentice and the master again.

While he was still wandering in the fog of logical reasoning, the master had already seen the answer directly with the Force flop.

And just as he was about to continue to argue the details, a gentle woman's voice came from the door of the living room.

"Two distinguished guests, dinner is ready, please go to the restaurant for dinner."

It was a young woman in red, and her meticulous posture and tone revealed her well-trained and gorgeous long dress, which was proof of her status in the manor: this was the only housekeeper in the manor.

However, the woman's micro-expression clearly showed her rejection and even resentment towards the Jedi master and apprentice.

Information about her could not help but emerge in Sean's mind.

Li Qiong, 22 years old, has been working in this manor for 10 years. She was once the personal maid of Nan Heli's only beloved daughter, Nan Wuyou. She is loyal to the Nan family and hates the "bending faith" master and disciple.

If Xia Yan hadn't "invited" the master and apprentice to the manor, she would have long since asked all staff to treat the two as guests of honor in the name of Nanming Capital and Qiankun Group.

But in the past three days, this honest female housekeeper also used her position to cause trouble for the Jedi master and apprentice.

When Sean heard her greeting for dinner, he felt a little numb. The salty and bitter egg fried rice I tasted when I arrived at the manor on the first day was really fresh in memory. Li Qiong had a stern face and said that the chef of the manor was limited in skills, and he still hoped that the gloating eyes when he was in a while were also fresh in memory.

When I walked to the restaurant with my master, the whole set of feasts had been set up on the huge long table. I saw steamed buns and rice piled up like mountains, and there was nothing else but that, showing the minimalist luxury.

Sean looked and asked, “Is there salt?”

"No." Li Qiong was still holding her face tightly and meticulously.

Sean was deeply impressed by the unique food culture of the Qianxing system, and then picked up the steamed bun and started gnawing. Halfway through, he took out a small salt shaker from his arms and sprinkled it on Master’s white rice.

Li Qiong's eyes were rounded: "Where did you get the salt?!"

Sean also answered truthfully: "The salt grains pulled from the fried rice on the first day."

"...Hmph!" Li Qiong snorted angrily, as if he had suffered great humiliation.

After dinner, the master and apprentice enjoyed the special Universe Bath which was sometimes frozen and sometimes boiling and boiling. The TV saw the manor engineering exhibition that suddenly broke off halfway through the power. Even late at night, the sound of a turbo drill bit sounded outside the manor.

Master and apprentice have become accustomed to these acrobatic performances. The three days of living in the manor have the same rhythm every day. For the Jedi, these disturbances can only be regarded as simple daily practice. However, Li Qiong's obsession is so deep that it is admirable.

Sean lay on the bed, listening to the deafening sound of construction drills outside the window, thinking of the hard work of the night shift, and began his daily routine meditation.

As long as you feel the flow of the Force seriously, the external interference will naturally disappear.

This daily practice lasted until the seventh day before it came to an end. It was not that Li Qiong's obsession dissipated, but that the employees of the manor practiced day and night under the order of the female housekeeper, and were brainwashed by electric drills late at night. It was really unsustainable. On the seventh day, they all fell ill one after another. In addition, the security personnel sent by Xia Yan were also disturbed and complained. As for Li Qiong himself, he also had dark circles and looked listless.

That night, when she was about to do the electric drill herself and construction overnight, she was even more exhausted and fainted at the construction site, completely interrupting the fine tradition of night shift construction in the manor.
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