allonlinenovel Chapter 155 Qingqing
Chapter 155 Qingqing
Lin Zhifeng became even more certain of his previous guess—the murder case at Fuyun Inn must be related to the City Lord's Mansion.
Moreover, he now had a vague premonition that this matter was probably more than just a simple murder. However, now was the time to investigate in secrecy, and he couldn't discuss his suspicions with Ding Mo.
Because they currently have too few clues, they still need to risk going to the city lord's room to take a look.
Lin Zhifeng tugged at the ribbon in his hand, meaning, "Senior brother, come with me."
The ribbon on the other side moved twice, indicating "I understand".
Lin Zhifeng was very satisfied with Ding Mo's cooperation.
He felt most at ease going on missions with Ding Mo. Whether it was for safety reasons or because Ding Mo himself was someone he could trust.
He is intelligent and calm, yet not rigid or fussy. He doesn't try to stand out, nor does he insist on having everyone listen to him.
It's rare to see such a top genius with such a high level of cooperation. The key is that their cooperation is exceptionally good. It's like being with another version of yourself; everything is perfectly harmonious, and your combat power has increased several times over.
Senior Brother Ding Mo will definitely ascend to immortality in the future, so my friendship with him can continue forever. Just thinking about it makes me feel wonderful!
Following his memory from last time, Lin Zhifeng led Ding Mo to the reception room of the city lord's mansion, only to find it deserted.
Indeed, how many things can't be finished during the day, and why do we have to work on them until this late?
He chose to act at night because it was quiet and there were fewer people around.
Continuing along the base of the wall, they soon found the city lord's study.
There was no one in the study.
The two of them sneaked in and did a quick search, but didn't find anything significant.
Studies are usually places where the owner hides treasures or secrets, but those are definitely in hidden compartments or secret rooms.
Today was the first time the two were scouting, and their focus was on "reconnaissance." They didn't want to expose themselves by making too much noise.
With no one around, Lin Zhifeng whispered, "Senior Brother Ding, shall we go and take a look at the city lord's bedroom later?"
Ding Mo hummed in agreement.
The two left the study and walked towards the back room, but did not see any servants on night watch along the way.
The city lord's mansion is heavily guarded, so why is there not even a servant inside to watch the candles?
That's really strange!
With this question in mind, the two made their way to the city lord's bedroom.
Although it is already winter, the window of the city lord's bedroom is still open.
Lin Zhifeng peeked inside and saw the city lord sitting by the bed, talking to a woman in blue standing on the ground.
Lin Zhifeng thought to himself: Perfect!
He was originally worried about how to sneak into the city lord's bedroom without anyone noticing.
Since they didn't close the windows, it saved them a lot of trouble.
Why don't they close the windows in the dead of winter?
Although cultivators are physically strong and won't get sick even if they sleep outdoors in winter, they will still feel cold; after all, good physical condition doesn't mean they are immune to cold.
As he was making wild guesses, the people in the room suddenly started talking.
The city lord said to the woman in green, "Qingqing, are you still too hot to sleep? They brought back so much blood today, did you still feel it wasn't enough after drinking it?"
The woman didn't answer, but suddenly started pacing back and forth in the open space of the room.
Lin Zhifeng watched as she walked from one end of the house to the other. When she reached the end of the house, she suddenly turned around and quickly walked back towards the house.
Her steps were large and hurried, and the sound of her feet landing was very loud.
Without seeing it with your own eyes, no one would guess that the voice came from a slender woman.
The woman walked to the window, then suddenly turned and walked to the other side.
She paced back and forth in the room, much like a wolf trapped in a cage, struggling restlessly. Watching her made one tense and anxious, as if something terrible was about to happen.
Lin Zhifeng and Ding Mo watched her walk back and forth for a full half hour before she suddenly stopped again without warning.
The city lord seemed to have seen the same scene many times before, so he sat on the bed without moving, quietly watching the woman toss and turn.
However, he was clearly not used to the woman's behavior, and when she finally stopped, he sighed deeply.
"Qingqing, what can I do to help you? Or rather, what can I do to stop you from suffering so much?"
The woman named Qingqing cried out, "You can't help me! Nobody can help me! If you want me to stop suffering, you'd better find a way to kill me!"
The city lord covered his face in anguish, hissing, "No! I'll agree to anything! I'll do anything for you! But not this one thing!"
After he finished speaking, he removed his hands, and Lin Zhifeng, with his sharp eyes, noticed that the city lord was already in tears.
"Qingqing, all I ask is that you live. Can you bear to refuse me even this one request?"
The woman in blue was clearly suppressing her pain as well.
But the pain seemed so immense that she could barely control her emotions, and she couldn't help but shout at the city lord, "You're so selfish! Do you know how unbearable my days are?"
The city lord wept, saying, "I know, but I can't bear to part with you."
Qingqing said, "You can't bear to part with me? You can't bear to part with me, so you're making me endure this torment? Huh?"
The city lord stood up, embraced Qingqing, and after a long while said, "Qingqing, if you really can't take it anymore, I won't force you. I only ask that before you die, you kill me first, okay? As long as I live, I can't face your death."
Qingqing pushed him away, crying out, "You're always like this! You only know this one trick. You can't bear to see me die, but do you think I can bear to see you die?"
The city lord rushed over again and hugged Qingqing tightly. "Qingqing, I have something very important to tell you. The Sword Sect found out about your loss of control and killing someone last time. They'll be coming to our door in a few days, and I think your secret will be exposed soon."
Qingqing said resentfully, "It's best if they can't hide it! I'll see if they're capable of killing me. If they actually manage to do it, I'll have to thank them!"
The city lord said, "Qingqing, don't act rashly. I think we should start over somewhere else. Where would you like to go this time?"
Qingqing closed her eyes and made a decision: "I don't consider myself inherently bad, but fate has played a cruel trick on me, turning me into what I am today. Over the centuries, far too many innocent lives have died because of me. I've decided, it's time to end it all!"
After saying that, she looked at the city lord gently and said in a calm tone, "Don't worry, since you can't bear to part with me, I will definitely take you with me when I die."
After saying that, she raised her hand and gently stroked the city lord's cheek, a bitter smile tugging at the corner of her mouth: "I really don't feel at ease leaving you alone in this world."