Sixth Master Shen did not give a reply.
After returning to his room, Wang Ye used his little notebook to record the day's itinerary. A small white elephant was running around happily beside him. Clearly, while Wang Ye appeared to be recording in his journal, he was actually in a spellcasting state.
Sixth Master Shen did not reply, nor did he intend to let him leave. Clearly, King Chu Ye's information was true or false, and he dared not let Wang Ye take this secret out of Nanyang City!
Wang Ye understood the reason perfectly well: his father didn't trust him, nor did he dare let Wang Ye take such a huge secret out. What would the court do if it knew that the harmful monster was parasitizing the Shen Family?
The safest way is actually to kill the entire Shen Family!
Sixth Master Shen's judgment was very accurate. Wang Ye understands the Duke of Qin; if he knew all this, he would almost certainly do the same.
Wang Ye understood Sixth Master Shen's thoughts, but that didn't mean he would sit idly by and wait for his fate. He had never had the habit of handing over the decision-making power to others.
At this moment, Wang Ye was writing on a diary, but upon closer inspection, it could be seen that there were no words on it. Every time Wang Ye wrote a word, that word would distort and then disappear into thin air!
When Liu Yu, the Duke of Song, first founded the Yin-Yang Academy, the first thing he publicly revealed was the information about his Evening Elephant Technique. This magnanimity led many sorcerer families to eventually choose to believe in him and band together. He also revealed many secrets of the techniques, so the Yin-Yang Academy now possesses the most abundant information about techniques in the world.
My teacher Liu Yu made tremendous contributions, and in the eyes of outsiders, he has always been an extremely fair and selfless figure.
But only Wang Ye knew that his master actually had another technique that he had not revealed.
The name of this technique is: Star Shifting.
It is a technique that, once made public, would likely be unacceptable Imperial Capital of the Great Jin.
This technique allows one to establish a connection with another person and share a space where any inanimate object can be transferred, including writing implements.
In other words, once a connection is established, the two people can share information regardless of how far apart they are, and the tutor can share information with multiple people.
What does this ability represent?
If the master wished, he could contact any sorcerer or general thousands of miles away. No monarch would allow his subordinates to possess such an ability without permission.
Therefore, my master never showed it to anyone, including myself. After learning it, I never used it. Wang Ye never thought that one day he would use this technique on someone he could never understand.
"Is Sixth Master Shen unable to make a decision?"
A smudge of writing appeared on Wang Ye's notebook, then disappeared the next second along with the distorted mess.
Wang Ye frowned slightly. He had read Chen Qing's articles; they were composed and dignified, but the handwriting was indeed a bit straining on the eyes. However, he could understand it, given that Chen Qing came from a poor background and couldn't always practice calligraphy on good paper like children from wealthy families.
"I hesitated. After all, they are brothers. Judging from their reputation, Sixth Master Shen is an excellent clan leader, treating the younger generation and his brothers very well."
"Really? You've met those people from the Shen Family, haven't you? What did you think of them?"
"Judging from my intuition, Master Shen San and Seventh Master are the most sinister and scheming, and their cultivation methods are rather sinister, making them the most likely candidates." After thinking for a moment, Wang Ye picked up his pen again and added, "Actually, if Second Master Shen hadn't died, his style of doing things and cultivation methods would have been the most suspicious."
I think so too.
"Aren't you afraid that guy will do something behind the scenes if you leave Liuzhou?"
"We're just waiting for him to do something; otherwise, not giving him a chance will only make us feel uneasy."
"I have already informed the Shen Family of the news that Second Master Shen is dead, as you instructed. If, as you say, Ninth Master Shen is a card to use against them, then the remaining few will definitely be anxious, unless they unite."
"It's impossible for them to unite. Keep an eye on them; those few people will probably get restless."
"So what if they can't hold back?" Wang Ye asked curiously, "They can't leave Nanyang City anyway."
"Who says they can't get out?"
Wang Ye: "."
"Didn't you say that?"
Wang Ye was puzzled and was about to ask again when there was a soft knock on the door.
The ink stopped abruptly, all the spells were canceled in an instant, and the log in his hand returned to its normal state. Wang Ye looked up at the window.
Under the lamplight was a very short figure; it was almost obvious that it was Master Shen San was sitting in a wheelchair.
"Is there anything I can help you with Master Shen San?"
I had set up a spell outside the door, but the other party arrived without warning. The knock was both a sign of politeness and a demonstration of power; the other party was telling me that they could approach me silently while maintaining due respect.
"I apologize for disturbing you so late at night, but I just wanted to have a chat with you, Lord Shaoqing."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ye got up and opened the door. Outside, Master Shen San's face was extremely pale, and although his smile was gentle, it appeared even more sinister.
"Please come in, Master Shen San."
"No, thank you." Shen Yimiao glanced outside. "Let's talk outside."
Wang Ye nodded without saying anything, and casually closed the door, asking, "Where are we going?"
Shen Yimiao smiled slightly, " Lord Wang, you certainly have a lot of guts. You suspect us brothers, yet you actually dare to leave Laoliu's territory?"
Wang Ye frowned. "What does Master Shen San mean? When did I ever suspect you?"
Shen Yimiao laughed and said, "The records of the Dragon Transformation are so detailed that even if Laoliu wanted to read them, he would have to worship at the ancestral hall; it's impossible for them to be accessed silently."
"Sixth Master is more traditional than I imagined." Wang Ye sighed and chuckled, "Even in this situation, he doesn't forget family rules; he really has the demeanor of a family head."
" Laoliu is more cunning than you think," Shen Yimiao laughed. "He's clearly doing this on purpose to alert the enemy, to see who will lose their temper first."
"Since Master Shen San knows this, why was he the first to arrive?" Wang Ye looked at him with a half-smile, "Aren't you afraid of arousing suspicion?"
"If we don't take some action soon, I might end up like the Lao'er. What's the point of worrying about suspicions?" Shen Yimiao shook his head. "Let's go, Lord Shaoqing, let's talk outside. I don't feel comfortable staying in the Laoliu's place."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ye's heart stirred. This Shen Laosan had been quite polite to Sixth Master at the dinner table, but now he clearly showed that he didn't like Sixth Master Shen very much.
After the two left Sixth Master Shen's residence, Shen Yixin was in a room some distance away, glanced at Wang Ye and his group but didn't ask any questions. Instead, he closed his eyes and waited for something.
After leaving the mansion, Wang Ye pushed Master Shen San's wheelchair all the way to the bustling street.
The current situation in Nanyang is different from that in Nanming Prefecture or Liuzhou.
Nanming Prefecture is currently in a state of high alert for war. At night, a large number of troops are stationed on the city walls, and a curfew is in effect. Apart from the patrolling soldiers, there is not a soul in sight. It is very solemn. Liuzhou is slightly different. People are optimistic and have expectations for the outside world. However, few people go out at night. One reason is that the shadow of the living zombies has not been completely eliminated, and the other is that there is no need to go out.
Although Liuzhou's population has now exceeded 100,000, it has not returned to its former order. Commerce has ceased, street vendors are nowhere to be found, and the once bustling brothels at night are nowhere to be seen.
But Nanyang is different. To be honest, if you didn't come here in person, you probably wouldn't believe that there is a city in Jiangnan that looks completely normal, even though it has become a hellish place.
The streets are brightly lit at night, and people of all ages continue to live their lives as before. The shouts of vendors, the noise of lanterns and magic tricks, and the cheers of the audience create a lively atmosphere that is completely different from the outside world.
"Doesn't it feel very different from the outside?" Master Shen San asked in a low voice.
Wang Ye nodded, but asked with a puzzled look, " Nanyang City is currently under lockdown, so how can this bustling activity continue? For example, these street vendors can't leave the city, so where do their goods come from?"
Upon hearing this, Master Shen San smiled and said, "It was distributed by the merchant guild."
"Is it from the merchant guild?" Wang Ye was taken aback. If the merchant guild wanted to make money, they should have raised prices by now. But looking at the current state of Nanyang City, that was clearly not the case. The smiles on most people's faces were genuine, and the city's quality of life had not been affected at all.
"My Shen Family's trading business has been operating for a thousand years. The wealth and connections we've accumulated can keep prices stable in Jiangnan even when it's completely blockaded. That's why the imperial court sent the Duke of Song to pay his respects. Everyone knows that without my Shen Family, there would be no Jiangnan!"
Wang Ye paused for a moment, looking at the pale-faced man in front of him, a strange glint flashing in his eyes.
Master Shen San has a strong sense of pride in the Shen Family, and this tone doesn't seem fake.
That's why I don't like the Laowu and Laoliu.
"Um," Wang Ye frowned, "Why is that?"
"The two of them don't care about the Shen Family."
"Third Master, why did you come to this conclusion?" Wang Ye asked doubtfully, "There are many children of the Shen family in Yin Yang College who admire Master Shen Liu. They all say that Master Shen Liu, as the head of the family, is extremely fair."
"It's fair, but it's just that," Master Shen San chuckled. "He and Laowu have extremely high qualifications, and Laowu controls a lot of resources in the court, but... for so many years, they've only thought about protecting themselves."
Wang Ye: "."
"The descendants of the Laoliu and Laowu have all been placed in the capital. Their roots are not in the Shen Family, so they don't care whether they live or die. The eldest brother is dead, and they dare not investigate because they know that if they do, it will disrupt their current peaceful situation. Those two spineless cowards!"
"Does Third Master know what happened that year?"
"I don't know very clearly, but I can guess some things." Shen Yimiao looked at the bustling crowd and said calmly, "The ancestor told me that the Laojiu is the key to saving the Shen Family, so the ancestor has made some arrangements regarding the Laojiu."
"Oh?" Wang Ye's eyes lit up. "What design?"
"I don't know," Shen Yimiao shook his head, "But the Laojiu wouldn't be so easily controlled. He didn't have the ability to kill the Lao'er, and the Lao'er's death was definitely not simple."
Wang Ye nodded, memorizing the information, and secretly began to scrutinize Master Shen San.
According to Chen Qing's intelligence, the most suitable match for Master Shen San's body is still shrouded in mystery, meaning there's a certain probability that Master Shen San, who seems the most gloomy, is actually innocent.
But it's hard to say for sure. After all, it doesn't necessarily have to parasitize the most suitable person. Master Shen San's health is getting worse and worse, and no cause can be found. It's very likely that it's due to rejection caused by being parasitized.
"You made a mistake by going to Laoliu."
"Why?" Wang Ye smiled and said, "The Minister said that Sixth Master is the only one who can be trusted."
"Of course," Shen Yimiao sneered, " Laoliu is Laowu's most trusted, but that doesn't include you, Lord Wang!"
Wang Ye: "."
" Laoliu won't let you spread the news about the Shen Family. If you do, Laowu might be taken into custody by the court. And Laoliu only trusts Laowu Brother, his own brother. Laoliu won't risk letting you leave by betraying Laowu."
"So what?" Wang Ye laughed, "You've been keeping me here all this time?"
"No." Shen Yimiao shook her head. "Is Vice Minister Wang a puppet? Did Laoliu tell you what his magic technique is?"
Wang Ye was taken aback. Indeed, he had obtained information about the other members of the Shen Family, but he did not know about Sixth Master Shen's techniques.
" The Laoliu is a successor of Heavenly Craft Marvelous Art; his skill surpasses even that of the current Minister of Ministry of Works!"
Wang Ye's expression froze instantly.
"Ah, you're right, Laoliu Brother can change you. You might not even realize it, but you've already been changed by Laoliu!"
What's the meaning?
Wang Ye wanted to ask, but found he couldn't bring himself to ask. He tried to move, but found he couldn't move his whole body!
"That's no fun, Third Brother."
A familiar voice came from behind, Wang Ye skipped a beat. It was Sixth Master Shen's voice!