good!
Chen Qingyu's eyes flashed, and suddenly he reached out and flipped his hand, revealing a scroll painting.
He unfurled the scroll in his hands toward the old woman and began to speak:
Does the old lady recognize the person in this portrait?
The old woman strained to make out the object for a few moments before nodding and slowly saying:
I recognize it.
Her name is Zhang Yanqing, and she's a child with a tragic fate.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu narrowed his eyes:
She was the legitimate daughter of the Yanggu Zhang Clan?
The old woman paused for a moment, then whispered:
I guess so.
Upon hearing her answer, Chen Qingyu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
Does the old lady know where she is?
The old woman did not answer, but instead asked:
What do you need her for?
certainly.
Chen Qingyu's gaze was deep as he spoke:
This woman is the true culprit behind the previous upheaval at Heavenly Sword Mountain, who single-handedly unleashed the desolate calamity.
Furthermore, she is in cahoots with the Corpse Demon, harboring grand ambitions that threaten the very foundation of Human Race; she is an utterly wicked and vicious individual!
He paused for a moment before continuing:
I have come here with the Azure Command Talisman, as a holy envoy of the Human Race, to apprehend this woman!
I hope that the old lady will not conceal her whereabouts.
The old woman frowned:
Are you telling the truth? She actually did something like that?
good.
Chen Qingyu said decisively:
Everything I said is true.
Upon hearing this, the old woman remained silent for a while before whispering:
If you capture her, will I and Zhang Clan also be punished?
Chen Qingyu hesitated for a moment, then said:
After I take her down, I will naturally investigate the cause and effect behind the scenes. If it is indeed unrelated to the Zhang Clan, I will naturally not hold Zhang Clan accountable.
The implication is:
If the Zhang family of Zhang Yanqing did indeed interfere in the Yanggu Zhang Clan's matter, then the Zhang Clan will definitely not be able to escape responsibility.
I see.
The old woman's gaze was complex as she slowly spoke:
She was inside the Zhang Clan's inner city.
What?
Chen Qingyu was taken aback, his expression somewhat bewildered.
Even Wu Su'e behind him was astonished, while Chen Guangsheng frowned.
That mysterious woman had actually been hiding right beside them all along?
How dare you?
How do we find her?
Chen Qingyu snapped out of his daze and immediately asked a follow-up question.
Um
The old lady pondered for a moment, then slowly began to speak:
At 3:45 PM today, you can wait for her at the Plucking Osmanthus Pavilion.
If she wants to see you, she will naturally show herself.
Chen Qingyu frowned upon hearing this:
What if she refuses to see me?
Upon hearing this, the old woman smiled helplessly:
Since you were able to find Plucking Osmanthus Pavilion, she will naturally understand that her identity has been exposed and she has nowhere to hide.
With that senior figure behind you, she can't possibly escape the inner city; she can only meet you once.
Chen Qingyu nodded slightly and said:
I see.
"Old lady, please rest now. We'll take our leave."
As soon as he finished speaking:
He bowed again, then turned and left.
Wu Su'e and Chen Guangsheng, one full of doubt and the other with a slightly furrowed brow, both silently followed behind him.
Qingyu!
Halfway there, Wu Su'e couldn't help but ask:
You're just going to let it go like that? You believe what she said?
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu shook his head and said:
At present, I don't completely believe it, but...
He frowned and hesitated, saying:
Prior to this, I was almost certain that it was this old lady who intervened to cover up Zhang Yanqing's past.
Ordinary members of the Zhang Clan clan, and even high-ranking members like Zhang Hechu, were unaware of her existence.
In other words, Old Matriarch of the Zhang Clan was her accomplice!
He paused for a moment before continuing:
But after confronting her, she turned out to know nothing about what Zhang Yanqing had done.
Moreover, the attitude she showed towards Zhang Yanqing was somewhat strange, unlike how a normal Lineage patriarch would treat a junior.
Wu Su'e's eyes flashed, and she guessed:
Perhaps she's pretending? Or maybe she's been lying from the very beginning?
Chen Qingyu shook his head and said;
She wouldn't stoop so low as to deceive us with such a clumsy performance and lies.
Ultimately, this doesn't change anything.
If I don't see that woman in the Plucking Osmanthus Pavilion by 5 PM, do you think she and Zhang Clan could have escaped?
He sighed at the end:
Besides these reasons, I really didn't want to approach a frail old man with a questioning and aggressive attitude.
She is nearing the end of her life.
Since she's willing to speak up, I'm willing to believe her this once and for all.
Upon hearing this, Wu Su'e nodded silently and said nothing more.
Chen Guangsheng, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up at this moment:
It's always best to be cautious. Although that woman is only at the Divine Ability Realm, there are still some things we must be wary of.
I'll go with you to the gathering at the Plucking Osmanthus Pavilion this afternoon.
Then he added:
Of course, I won't show myself directly, lest I alert them.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu nodded and said:
Okay, thank you, Grandpa. I will be careful.
Um.
Chen Guangsheng nodded, a serious look appearing in his eyes:
This woman has managed to hide right under my nose for so long; that's quite unusual.
In a critical moment, if even I am unable to take care of you, do not hesitate to immediately summon the Ninth Ancestor to descend and put your life first!
Chen Qingyu's heart tightened, and he nodded solemnly:
I see.
A moment later.
The three of them left the deep spatial passage and arrived at the palace gate.
Lord Holy Messenger.
Outside the palace gate, Zhang Hechu, who had been waiting there, immediately went up to greet him and asked:
What's wrong?
A hint of tension flickered in his expression:
The old lady's words should be enough to clear my Zhang Clan, of any suspicion, right?
Chen Qingyu did not respond, but instead asked:
Chief Zhang, is there a place called Plucking Osmanthus Pavilion within your inner city?
Well
Zhang Hechu paused for a moment, then replied:
There is such a place.
In the northwest of my Zhang Clan's inner city, there is a ten-mile-long Osmanthus Garden, and the Plucking Osmanthus Pavilion is located in the garden.
Chen Qingyu nodded slightly and said:
Then give the order that from this moment forward, no member of the Zhang Clan clan is permitted to approach Plucking Osmanthus Pavilion.
Zhang Hechu was taken aback for a moment, and subconsciously asked:
Is there any reason for this?
You don't need to know for now, just follow my instructions.
Chen Qingyu glanced at him and said meaningfully:
Whether the Zhang Clan can clear their name depends on this incident.
Zhang Hechu's expression changed, and he immediately lowered his head and whispered:
Yes, I understand.
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