Fang Yue had quietly returned to the carriage. He did not take this matter to heart, but continued to prepare for the next action.
He knew that his main task was to investigate Zhou Tiande's identity and background, and other matters could only be regarded as casual.
As night fell, Fang Yue quietly left his temporary residence and went to Zhou Tiande's mansion to investigate.
Using his stealth skills, he easily avoided the patrolling guards in the mansion and sneaked into the mansion quietly.
The mansion was quiet and no one seemed to be living there.
Fang Yue looked around at the surrounding environment, trying to find some useful clues.
He came to a study room, gently opened the door and walked in.
The study room is filled with bookshelves filled with various books and scrolls.
Fang Yue quickly browsed the contents on the bookshelf, trying to find information about Zhou Tiande.
However, he looked through it for a long time but did not find any useful clues.
Just as Fang Yue was about to leave the study, he suddenly heard a slight noise. He immediately turned around warily, only to find that the window of the study had been opened at some point.
A black shadow flashed in from the window and landed in front of Fang Yue. The man was wearing a black robe and a mask on his face, revealing only a pair of cold eyes.
"Who are you? Why did you break into my Zhou family's residence at night?" the man in black robe asked coldly.
Fang Yue was shocked, knowing that his whereabouts had been exposed. He quickly calmed down and stared at the man in black robe coldly.
"Who I am is not important. What is important is why you pretended to be Zhou Tiande?" Fang Yue asked.
Because he was attacked by a black robe before, Zhou Tiande must know him, but the man in front of him obviously does not know him.
So, this person should be pretending.
The man in black robe was slightly startled when he heard this, as if he did not expect Fang Yue to ask such a question. He was silent for a while, then slowly said:
"It seems that you know a lot. But, so what if you know who I am? Since you are here today, don't even think about leaving alive!"
As the man in black robe said, a powerful aura suddenly burst out from his body. He moved and turned into a black shadow and rushed towards Fang Yue.
Fang Yue was prepared earlier, and he dodged the black-robed man's attack. At the same time, a long sword appeared in his hand and he struck back at the man in black robe.
The two of them fought instantly, and there was a fierce fighting sound in the study.
The man in black robe is very strong and his movements are strange and unpredictable, which makes Fang Yue feel a little troublesome.
However, this person is actually a fake, and he is not even a bit worse than the one he met before.
Although the man in black robe is not weak, Fang Yue is not an easy person.
With his sharp punches and flexible movements, he quickly found the flaw of the man in black robe.
In a confrontation, Fang Yue punched the man in black robe on the shoulder. The man in black robe grunted in pain and took a few steps back.
Fang Yue did not give the man in black a chance to breathe. He followed closely and launched another attack.
The man in black robe has been injured, his strength has been greatly reduced, and he can no longer compete with Fang Yue.
After a few rounds, the man in black robe was forced into the corner by Fang Yue.
His face was pale under the mask, and there was fear in his eyes. He knew he had no way out.
"Who are you? Why are you pretending to be Zhou Tiande?" Fang Yue asked coldly.
The man in black robe leaned against the corner, his breathing getting heavier and heavier under the mask.
He looked up at Fang Yue, with a trace of unwillingness and anger in his eyes, but more of helplessness and fear.
"I...I don't really want to impersonate Zhou Tiande."
The man in black robe spoke with difficulty, with a hint of bitterness in his voice, "I was just ordered to come here to guard this mansion and prevent anyone from getting close to the truth."
Fang Yue frowned, he did not I don’t completely believe what the man in black robe said, but I can also feel that the man in black robe is not lying.
"Who ordered it? And what truth was it to protect?" Fang Yue asked.
The man in black robe was silent for a moment, seeming to weigh the pros and cons.
Finally, he took a deep breath and said slowly:
"I don't know who the main messenger is behind this. I just received an order to come here to perform a task. As for the truth... I don't know what it is, but I know that this mansion hides some unknown things. Secret."
Fang Yue's heart moved, and he realized that the man in black robe might really not know any more information.
However, from the words of the man in black robe, he can at least be sure of one thing: this mansion is indeed related to Zhou Tiande's identity and background, and there is a deeper secret hidden behind it.
"Since you don't know any more information, there's no point keeping you." Fang Yue said coldly, raising the sword in his hand again.
The man in black robe was shocked when he saw this. He quickly shouted: "Wait! Although I don't know the whole truth, I can tell you some things I know!"
Fang Yue made a move, the tip of the sword stopped at the black-robed man's throat, and stared at him coldly: "Say!"
The black-robed man swallowed and said slowly: "I obeyed the order It was mentioned in the book that this mansion is related to an organization called the "Shadow Society". This organization is mysterious and powerful, and it is said to hold many unknown secrets."
< br>"The Shadow Society?"
Fang Yue frowned, "What kind of organization is this? What does it have to do with Zhou Tiande?"
The man in black robe shook his head and said: "I don't know the details either. I just know that this organization is related to the mansion. If you really want to find out the truth, you can probably start with this organization.”
Fang Yue was silent for a moment, with many thoughts in his mind.
He knew that he would get no more information from the man in black robe, and time was running out, so he had to act as soon as possible.
Fang Yue glanced at the man in black robe coldly and warned: "I will spare your life for today, but don't let me meet you again, otherwise I will definitely kill you next time!"
< br>The man in black robe nodded quickly and glanced at Fang Yue gratefully.
He knew that he was lucky enough to be able to save his life.
However, just as he turned around to leave, he felt a pain in the back of his head
The man in black robe widened his eyes in horror. He tried to look back, but found that his vision had become blurred.
His body fell down weakly, and his consciousness gradually disappeared.
Fang Yue looked at the man in black robe who fell on the ground, with a fierce look in his eyes.
He knew that he could not leave any trouble behind.
This person has seen him, so he cannot be left alive.
After Fang Yue dealt with the man in black robe, he searched the study carefully again, but still found no other useful clues.
He knew in his heart that there must be deeper secrets hidden in this mansion, but his time was now limited and he could not continue to waste it here.
So, Fang Yue decided to leave the mansion temporarily and investigate the identity of the "Shadow Society" and Zhou Tiande from other aspects.
He quietly left the mansion and returned to his temporary residence. "Shadow Society? Blood Dragon Platform? The water in the Wei Dynasty is really deep!" Fang Yue couldn't help but sigh.
The semi-official organization Blood Dragon Platform had already stirred up the Wei Dynasty in a precarious situation.
Unexpectedly, another Shadow Society appeared, and one of the members of this Shadow Society was actually a priest of the Great Wei Dynasty's enshrinement office.
This is a bit scary, Fang Yue sat at the table, thinking deeply.
The shrine of the Wei Dynasty is the most mysterious and powerful institution within the dynasty. The priests are not only powerful, but also key figures in the decision-making level of the dynasty. If any of them colluded with the "Shadow Society", the consequences would be disastrous.
He knew nothing about the "Shadow Society" before, but now at least he knew the name and some connection between it and Zhou Tiande and this mansion.
"The details of the 'Shadow Society' must be found out as soon as possible." Fang Yue made a secret decision in his heart.
He knew that the clues he had now were too few to reveal the true face of this mysterious organization. But he also knew that the longer it took, the worse it would be for him.
Fang Yue decided to take a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, he continued to investigate Zhou Tiande's identity and background in depth, trying to find more clues about the "Shadow Society"; on the other hand, he also had to find ways to contact other people who might know the inside story of the "Shadow Society".
Thinking of this, Fang Yue stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the dark night outside the window.
He was originally planning to find trouble for Zhou Tiande, but he didn't expect to be caught in a whirlpool.
Fang Yue stood by the window, the night wind gently blowing his hair and clothes, his eyes shining with determination.
He knew that he had stepped into a huge whirlpool, but the other party wanted his life, so naturally he would not surrender.
He took a deep breath, put aside the distracting thoughts in his heart, and concentrated on thinking about the next plan.
Or the plan to kill Zhou Tiande!
Regarding the "Shadow Society", he was full of doubts and vigilance.
This mysterious organization seems to be inextricably linked to Zhou Tiande, and Zhou Tiande's identity and background have become increasingly confusing.
"Forget it, at worst, after killing Zhou Tiande, he will return to Yujing City immediately. I don't believe that this shadow would dare to go to Yujing City to cause trouble!"
Fang Yue made up his mind, his face There was a fierce look on his face.
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After a night of silence, Fang Yue got up early the next morning and began to prepare for the next action.
"This little brother, I think you look familiar. You look a lot like an old friend of mine."
Fang Yue was just about to go out when a pleasant voice rang.
Fang Yue was stunned for a moment, looked up and saw a young woman standing not far away, looking at him with a smile.
Fang Yue looked at the young woman in front of him and thought quickly in his mind. He didn't know this woman, but she said she looked like an old friend, which made him feel a little wary.
"Girl, have we met before?" Fang Yue asked calmly, without showing any emotion.
The woman smiled slightly and shook her head: "No, we have never met before. It's just that my temperament and appearance remind me of a friend I haven't seen for a long time."
"Maybe." Fang Yue responded casually, turned around and prepared to leave.
However, the woman seemed not to let him go, and walked over quickly, blocking his way.
"Don't worry, little brother, I don't mean any harm." The woman said with a smile, "I just think you are too similar to my friend, so I couldn't help but want to chat more."< br>
Fang Yue frowned slightly, he didn't like the feeling of being entangled. He looked at the woman coldly, trying to discern some clues from her eyes.
However, the woman's eyes were very clear, and she did not dodge or conceal anything. This made Fang Yue feel a little confused. Did the other party really just admit the wrong person?
"Sorry, I really don't know you. Please get out of the way, I have something to do." Fang Yue said coldly.
Hearing this, the woman did not show any disappointment or anger on her face, but instead smiled even brighter.
“Since I have something to do, I won’t bother you.”
The woman smiled and said, "However, if I have free time in the future, you might as well come and chat with me. My name is Yunqing, and I live in the Yunlai Inn not far away."
After saying that, the woman turned around He left, leaving behind a faint fragrance and confusion on Fang Yue's face.
Fang Yue looked at the woman's leaving figure and felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart.
He does not believe that there are random acquaintances in this world, let alone that someone would entangle him for no reason.
"Yunqing? Everyone, Yunqingyun?" Fang Yue pondered slightly, and a message appeared in his mind.
Yunqing Master is famous all over the world and is known as the master of chess, calligraphy and painting.
This woman actually came to Gunzhou Mansion. Could it be that she also came to participate in the Oiran Competition?
Fang Yue's heart moved, and he felt that this matter was getting more and more strange.
Master Yun Qingyun, that is a talented girl who is famous all over the world. Her piano skills are so superb that they can be called an art, and countless literati are fascinated by her.
If she really comes to Gunzhou Prefecture, then the excitement of the Oiran Competition will probably be even higher.
But Fang Yue is not a person who is easily fooled by superficial phenomena.
He knew that a celebrity like Yun Qing might cause a disturbance wherever he went.
She suddenly appeared here, and even approached him deliberately. There must be some unknown secret in this.
"Yunqing, Yunqing..." Fang Yue repeated the name repeatedly, trying to find some clues from it.
Fang Yue thought about the name Yunqing repeatedly, with strong curiosity surging in his heart.
Walking on the bustling streets, Fang Yue couldn't help but sigh at the prosperity and hustle and bustle of this city.
As one of the important cities in the Wei Dynasty, Gunzhou Prefecture attracted countless merchants and literati.
And this time the Oiran Competition made the city even more lively.
Unconsciously, Fang Yue arrived at Yunlai Inn.
This is an extraordinary building with a tall and magnificent gate tower. There is a lot of traffic and people coming and going in front of the gate, which is very lively.
Fang Yue stood in front of the Yunlai Inn and paused for a moment. He didn't come to Yunqing specifically, but since he was already here, he might be able to inquire about this talented woman.
When you walk into the inn, a light aroma comes to your nostrils, accompanied by the gentle sound of the piano, making people feel peaceful and comfortable.
The lobby of the inn is already full of people. Some are drinking tea and discussing Taoism, some are chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere is very harmonious.
Fang Yue glanced around and found an empty table in the corner, so he walked over and sat down.
"Sir, what do you need?" A waiter came over enthusiastically and asked.
"Bring a pot of good tea."
Fang Yue said casually, and at the same time handed over a broken piece of silver.
The waiter took the money with a bright smile on his face: "Okay, sir, please wait a moment. I'll be here soon."
After a while, the waiter was holding a pot of aroma. The tangy tea came over and poured a cup for Fang Yue.
"Sir, please take your time." The waiter said respectfully. (End of chapter)