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However, the dark figure had vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed. Wei Changxuan frowned deeply.
With his extensive experience in the martial world and his exceptional insight, he narrowed his eyes slightly and judged that the dark figure was fleeing towards the backyard of the Chai residence.
Without the slightest hesitation, Wei Changxuan lightly touched the ground with his toes, used his lightness skill, and chased after the backyard like a ghost.
His figure flashed by in the moonlight, so fast that it left only a blurry afterimage, like a ghost in the dark night.
Upon arriving in the backyard, Wei Changxuan immediately spotted a corner under the wall.
There are obvious signs of climbing.
Some of the plaster on the wall had been scraped off, and there were messy footprints on the soil at the base of the wall, which looked particularly out of place in the quiet night.
Without hesitation, he leaped over the wall with the agility of an eagle spreading its wings.
As soon as he landed, he heard a rustling sound not far away. The sound was faint yet clear, like someone moving quickly through the grass.
Wei Changxuan's expression hardened, and he quickly drew his sword. As the sword was drawn, it emitted a clear dragon's roar.
He drew his sword and gave chase, his steps light yet firm, each step steady and powerful.
The dark figure sensed it was being chased and sped up even more, fleeing desperately like a frightened bird. Wei Changxuan relentlessly pursued it, chasing it all the way to a riverbank outside the city.
The moonlight spilled onto the river, making it shimmer like a silver ribbon. The dark figure showed no sign of stopping, leaping straight into the river and splashing water everywhere.
Without hesitation, Wei Changxuan jumped into the water as well. The river water was icy cold, instantly soaking through his clothes, the chill piercing his skin like countless steel needles.
But at this moment, he was filled with curiosity about the identity of the shadowy figure and his determination to find out the truth, and the cold could not shake him in the slightest.
In the water, Wei Changxuan noticed that the shadowy figure's movements had become sluggish (4.8), as if it had encountered a great obstacle in the water.
Upon closer inspection, he saw several demon-sealing nails embedded in the dark figure's body. The nails gleamed with a cold, eerie light, appearing and disappearing in the water.
These Demon-Sealing Nails must have restricted his movements. Wei Changxuan's heart stirred. These Demon-Sealing Nails were extremely rare, and the person who could use them must be extraordinary, perhaps hiding a greater conspiracy...
Chapter 196 Chai Lan! The Mysterious Demon-Sealing Nail!
Taking advantage of the shadowy figure's struggle, Wei Changxuan quickly swam to its side, forcefully releasing the Demon-Sealing Nail with both hands.
The dark figure, freed from its restraints, seemed reborn and swam swiftly towards the opposite bank of the river. Wei Changxuan followed closely behind, continuing the pursuit after reaching the shore.
His clothes were soaked and clung to his body, but this did not affect his speed at all.
The dark figure ran wildly ahead, with Wei Changxuan in hot pursuit.
Finally, the dark figure reached a secluded cave and slipped inside. Wei Changxuan cautiously followed. The cave was dark and damp, filled with a putrid stench, like an ancient tomb that had been sealed away for a long time.
He looked around, and as his eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness, he discovered a person huddled in a corner deep in the cave, disheveled and ragged, like an abandoned child forgotten by the world.
"Who are you? Why are you imprisoned here?" Wei Changxuan asked warily, his hand still gripping the sword tightly, the blade gleaming coldly, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.
The person slowly raised their head, revealing a haggard face; it was Chai Lan.
"Who...who are you? Why did you find this place?" Chai Lan asked in a hoarse voice, her voice filled with surprise and doubt.
"I am Wei Changxuan. I was passing through this place and followed a mysterious dark figure here."
Why are you here? Were you murdered?
Wei Changxuan sheathed his sword, stepped forward, and asked, his eyes revealing concern.
A hint of surprise flashed in Chai Lan's eyes, but it quickly faded, as if she had remembered something terrible.
“I was captured and imprisoned here by Chai Xing’er. She…she did such a heinous thing in order to seize the Chai family’s assets for herself.”
Chai Lan said through gritted teeth, her eyes filled with anger and resentment.
"Chai Xing'er? What exactly happened? Tell me in detail."
Wei Changxuan was shocked. He hadn't expected that the matter was related to Chai Xing'er. This seemingly weak woman actually harbored such deep scheming.
Chai Lan sighed deeply and slowly said:
“I was investigating my father’s death with Chai Xian, and we found something amiss. We suspected that someone was deliberately framing Chai Xian.”
Just when we were getting closer to the truth, Myolie Chai suddenly made her move. She secretly sent people to capture me and imprison me here.
She also said that if I behaved, she would spare my life; otherwise, she would take my life.
Chai Lan became more and more emotional as she spoke, tears welling up in her eyes.
"What about Chai Xian? How is he now?" Wei Changxuan asked anxiously, his heart filled with worry for Chai Xian's safety.
"Chai Xian has been falsely accused of murdering his father and is now being hunted down by the Chai family."
I think Myolie Chai definitely wants to get rid of Chai Xian so that she can rightfully take control of the Chai family.
Chai Lan said through gritted teeth, her hands clenched into fists, her knuckles turning white from the force.
"Do you have any evidence to prove that Myolie Chai did this?"
Wei Changxuan pressed further, saying that evidence is the key to revealing the truth, and that there was no evidence for 627, so everything was just speculation.
Chai Lan shook her head, her eyes filled with helplessness:
"I don't have direct evidence, but I know that Chai Xing'er has a mysterious helper who is proficient in the art of controlling corpses."
The zombies that appeared after my father's death were likely created by them, with the aim of framing Chai Xian.
Wei Changxuan pondered for a moment and said, "Then why were you locked up by the Demon-Sealing Nail? This Demon-Sealing Nail is not something an ordinary person can possess."
Chai Lan said with a wry smile, "I guess Chai Xing'er was afraid I would run away, so she used the Demon-Sealing Nail to lock me up."
Her helper might be using the Demon-Sealing Nails to control those zombies.
Chapter 197 The Mastermind! Chai Xing'er!
Chai Lan disappeared, vanishing mysteriously on the night Chai Jianyuan was murdered.
Chai Xian insisted that someone had framed him, and that the person must be proficient in corpse control, and it was clearly not Chai Xing'er herself.
This statement planted seeds of doubt in people's minds, and all sorts of speculations followed.
"Could it be Chai Lan?" This thought flashed through Wei Changxuan's mind and took root.
The more he thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed. Chai Lan's sudden disappearance, coupled with Chai Xian's completely different testimony from others, must have hidden some unknown secrets behind it.
Wei Changxuan knew this matter was thorny. The forces behind Chai Xing'er and that mysterious accomplice made the whole incident shrouded in mystery.
However, with his keen intuition and rich experience in the underworld, he vaguely felt that Myolie Chai was inextricably linked to this series of events.
At this moment, Wei Changxuan was having a secret conversation with Chai Lan, whom he had unexpectedly found. "Chai Lan, don't worry, I will definitely give you and Chai Xian justice."
Now, come back to the Chai residence with me and tell everyone the truth.
Wei Changxuan's resolute gaze reassured Chai Lan. His eyes radiated confidence and determination, as if no difficulty could defeat him…
Chai Lan hesitated for a moment, her face showing worry: "Young Master Wei, Chai Xing'er will definitely not let us off easily. She has a lot of power. Will we be in danger if we go back rashly?"
Chai Lan's voice carried a hint of fear; he knew all too well what kind of methods Chai Xing'er had.
Wei Changxuan smiled confidently and patted Chai Lan on the shoulder: "With me here, you don't need to worry. Let's proceed cautiously and first inform my companions so we can discuss countermeasures together."
"We also have people in the Chai family; they will help us." Wei Changxuan's warm and firm smile brought Chai Lan a sense of comfort.
Chai Lan nodded and said gratefully, "Then it all depends on Young Master Wei. My life was saved by Young Master Wei. I'm willing to do anything to expose Chai Xing'er's conspiracy."
Tears of gratitude glistened in Chai Lan's eyes; she had complete trust in Wei Changxuan.
Wei Changxuan helped Chai Lan up, and the two of them, taking advantage of the darkness, headed towards the Chai residence, their figures quickly disappearing into the night. Their steps were firm and steady, as if they were marching towards a just judgment.
Inside the Chai residence, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe, as if an invisible boulder was pressing down on everyone's hearts.
Monk Jingxin and Monk Hengyin stood side by side in the courtyard, their expressions solemn, their eyes fixed on Chai Xing'er, who sat in the main seat.
The monk Jingxin clasped his hands together and spoke first, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority:
“Miss Chai, this old monk and Hengyin have come here on the matter of Chai Xian.”
The evidence now points to him murdering the head of the Chai family. He has committed such a heinous crime and deserves punishment. We urge Miss Chai to consider the bigger picture and hand over Chai Xian.
The monk Jingxin's voice echoed in the courtyard, carrying an irresistible force.
Chai Xing'er's face was pale, but her eyes showed a stubbornness. She bit her lower lip and said without hesitation:
“Master Jingxin, Master Hengyin, although I, Chai Xing'er, am a woman, I am well aware of right and wrong.”
My elder brother, Chai Xian, is absolutely not the one who murdered his father; there must be a huge misunderstanding involved.
How could I hand him over and let him suffer such an injustice? Chai Xing'er's voice was firm and powerful, her trust in her brother unwavering.
Monk Hengyin frowned slightly, stepped forward and said, "Miss Chai, now that we have both witnesses and evidence, Chai Xian has no way to defend himself."
"Don't remain stubbornly deluded, or the Chai family will face even greater disaster." Monk Hengyin's voice carried a hint of warning; he was worried about the Chai family's future.
Chai Xing'er sneered, "Disaster? I know very well whether the disaster that is currently befalling my Chai family was brought about by Chai Xian or caused by some people with ulterior motives."
"Why must the master spread such alarmist rumors?" Chai Xing'er's cold laugh carried a hint of mockery; she dismissed the high monk's words.
Just as the two sides were deadlocked, a commotion broke out outside the Chai residence.
Wei Changxuan arrived in a hurry with Chai Lan, followed by Mu Nanzhi, Jiang Fang, Janet, Yan Lingji, Jing Ni, and others. Their figures appeared exceptionally resolute in the moonlight, like messengers of justice.
Wei Changxuan immediately noticed the standoff in the courtyard and shouted:
"Wait! There are still hidden circumstances in this matter, and we cannot jump to conclusions." Wei Changxuan's voice was loud and powerful, like a resounding bell, breaking the deadlock in the courtyard.
Monk Jingxin and Monk Hengyin turned to look at Wei Changxuan, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes.
They were filled with curiosity about this suddenly appearing young man, wondering what new clues he might bring.
(Wang Le Zhao) When Chai Xing'er saw Chai Lan, her expression changed drastically, and she exclaimed in surprise:
"Chai Lan? You... how did you end up with them?"
Chai Xing'er's voice carried a hint of panic; she hadn't expected Chai Lan to be rescued.
Chai Lan stepped forward, glaring angrily at Chai Xing'er.
"Chai Xing'er, in order to seize the Chai family's assets for yourself, you have committed such heinous acts, imprisoning me and slandering my brother. Where is your conscience?"
Chai Lan's eyes burned with fury; he was incredibly angry at what Chai Xing'er had done.
Chai Xing'er said in a panic, "You...you're lying! I didn't, this is all a conspiracy between you and Chai Xian!"
Chai Xing'er's voice trembled slightly as she tried to cover up her crime.
Chapter 198 Chai Xian Under Control!