The situation in Liuzhou quickly calmed down.
The frozen restaurant was thawed, and the students emerged safely. The official announcement was made that the purpose of the operation was to apprehend the murderers who had targeted the scions of the powerful families of the Northern Wolf Kingdom. The murderers were found; they were two extremely jealous direct descendants of the Shen Family.
The reason was quite complicated. The two direct descendants were jealous of the Shen Family members who were not valued before, but who passed the exam in Jiangnan, especially Shen Xue, who ranked very high. Their jealousy was too strong, so they made a stupid move and actually used evil magic to try to kill their own cousin.
The young master of the Murong Family in the Northern Wolf Kingdom realized that Shen Xue was under a curse. He bravely stepped in to help, displaying youthful chivalry, but he was no match for the wickedness of people's hearts. In the end, he shielded Shen Xue from a calamity and was tragically killed by the evil spirits within the curse.
The Frozen Restaurant was built to prevent evil spirits from escaping. Now, in collaboration with the Lord of the Underworld, they have captured the extraterrestrial demon summoned by evil magic and suppressed it in the Underworld. The two members of the Shen Family who caused all this have also been temporarily imprisoned in the dungeon of Liuzhou.
The court will then report to the emperor and request that the law be enforced in Liuzhou!
After the incident was made public, the cause and effect were as convoluted as a story, and the ending was also very satisfying. Seeing the academy return safely, the panic in the entire Jiangnan dissipated almost within an afternoon. Of course, the main reason was that the magnetic field of a certain monster was gone.
As for the incident itself, opinions among the people are varied, with most condemning the two sons of the Shen Family. A few people secretly suspect, but dare not speak out. Nowadays, academic pursuits are highly valued in Jiangnan, and there are many cases of important sons of aristocratic families vying for the places of their younger siblings who have a better foundation in Neo-Confucianism. This conflict is not unique to aristocratic families in the capital; it is also very common among aristocratic families in Jiangnan.
This is arguably the biggest conflict between newly emerging students and veteran sorcerers.
The academy's fair handling of the matter clearly sided with the new students. The children who had been oppressed for so long suddenly turned the tables, and the conflict between them and the established students naturally deepened. Public opinion also sided with them, forcing the established students to keep a low profile. Even if they had some doubts, they dared not show their faces under the pressure.
The young men of the capital believed about 70-80% of this story.
Because they themselves had experienced it, many of the clan's supporting members wanted to get this precious opportunity because of their foundation in Confucianism. Although the clan was generous and far-sighted and supported them, there were quite a few members who were resentful and secretly sabotaged the opportunity. However, most of them were not as stupid as the Shen Family family members, who actually thought of harming their younger siblings who had already passed the exam and taking their place.
Putting aside the fact that it's cruel and foolish, the key question is: who told them this would work?
But if someone's out of their mind and dares to use evil magic, you probably can't think of them with normal human reasoning.
According to the laws of the Great Jin, evil gods and sorcery are absolutely forbidden. If any noble family is found to have preserved such a tradition, their entire family will be confiscated and their clan exterminated!
If the Shen Family can't explain this situation clearly, given the size of their family, the imperial court wouldn't even blink an eye at the prospect of exterminating them.
It would be a lie to say there were no doubts, because after such a big announcement, some family members noticed that the group of disciples from the Northern Wolf Kingdom had not appeared at all, which made those who were interested still have doubts.
Is it inconvenient for them to appear, or have they been controlled by the Jiangnan authorities?
Is it that they don't accept this result, or do they know more of the truth?
There are certainly some conspiracy theories and doubts, but overall, they are nothing compared to the previous wave of panic.
The turmoil quickly subsided, and Liuzhou returned to calm almost within an afternoon. This was to be expected, as the Thousand-Faced Fox, who could control memories, was the nemesis of Heart Demon. With a simple story and her innate talent, she could easily quell the unrest in Liuzhou after achieving her goal.
Sitting at the highest point of the Stargazing Tower, A Li looked at Liuzhou as it was now, feeling the surge in his own fortune, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Having barely gained control of Liuzhou, his fortune has grown so terrifyingly, even more so than when he obtained the Crown Prince's essence, almost reaching the level of Above First Rank official.
If she could conquer Jiangnan, she believed she would definitely evolve into the legendary form, where nothing in the world would be immune to her power!
However, she ultimately did not intend to take action. Before leaving, Ziyue had repeatedly warned her not to provoke other prefectures. The Shen Family in Jiangnan were all extraordinary, and they had also obtained the position of the head of the Underworld. No one knew what their abilities had evolved into. In a direct confrontation, even if Ziyue herself were present, she would not dare to say that she could definitely win. As for herself, she naturally did not dare to take the risk.
After all, Wei Gongcheng, a low-level martial artist, almost wiped out their entire army after inheriting the title of Underworld. She was quite cautious about the so-called gods under Chen Qing. Of course, it would also be very beneficial to control those troublesome Principal God under Chen Qing.
For example, the Mountain God, and the door god outside Liuzhou Gate!
With these two beings present, plus Shen Qi's Thousand-Eye Technique, the entire Liuzhou was completely under her control, and she could detect any clues immediately.
This is why Ziyue was able to leave with peace of mind.
Lying lazily on the balcony of the Stargazing Tower, A Li looked at everything she had gained and felt incredibly fulfilled. If Ziyue had been more successful in the Dragon Palace and obtained the famous medicine, they would at least have been able to protect themselves from the terrors that were about to befall Chen Qing's Jiangnan.
"Um?"
Just as Ahri was contemplating the future, a hurried figure caught her attention.
The reason they noticed him wasn't just because of his urgency. In fact, many students from various academies lived in the Stargazing Tower, and they were always in a hurry because they were good at research. But he was different; his purpose was clearly to come here.
A Li looked behind her at the two girls with blank stares; one was Chen Ying, and the other was Shen Xue!
"Who is he?"
" Shen Yu!" Shen Xue said blankly, "The most valued member of the Shen Family in the capital, my own second brother, a fellow whose foundation in Confucianism is even worse than the other two idiots. However, he has some self-awareness and knows that he cannot pass the assessment to stay. So, before the assessment even started, he went to Yunzhou to find his own elder brother: Shen Yuan!"
"Oh?"
Despite this seemingly harmless person, A Li cautiously peered through the Thousand Eyes towards the city gate and instructed Chen Ying, "Go ask the gatekeeper if any suspicious individuals have entered today."
"Yes," Chen Ying said, looking up directly. "There's Mirror Image Jade at the city gate that records the footage from that day. Should we bring it back?"
The Thousand-Faced Fox's eyes lit up, and he nodded immediately, saying, "Can it record the whole day?"
"Yes"
"Bring it here!"
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"Are those two idiots crazy?"
Shen Yu's eyes were red. This was a natural emotion, not influenced by any external magic. He was simply angry about the news he received upon returning to Liuzhou!
Until half an hour ago, when he heard what had happened at the restaurant, he still couldn't believe it!
Those two bastards!!
He had no idea that his two good cousins would have such audacity.
Secretly researching and testing evil god techniques?
Was this method used to murder Shen Xue so that she could take her place?
The key point is that not only did Shen Xue not kill them, she actually killed the direct descendant of the Murong Family priests in the Northern Wolf Kingdom!
This isn't just the stupid thing someone with a lunatic mind would do; these are downright insane!
Upon hearing the news, he didn't even have time to care about Shen Yuan and his mother who were trying to curry favor with him. He rushed to the Stargazing Tower to find Shen Xue and find out what was going on.
Researching evil arts is a crime punishable by the confiscation of property and the extermination of the entire clan!
The unauthorized killing of foreign envoys and ministers, especially since it targeted the very lifeblood of the Murong Family!
What does this mean?
Although the Murong Family is Guhuang clan, they are still a family with a history of over a thousand years. How could the Shen Family afford to offend them?
If a seedling of this caliber is put in a passive position, it's no wonder the other side would skin the entire Shen Family alive.
The key point is that they are in the right, and even the imperial court can't protect them.
Bang!
Upon arriving at Shen Xue's room, Shen Yu pushed open the door and stormed in, exclaiming, " Shen Xue!!"
Inside the room, Shen Xue sat in the corner, her face pale, clearly looking pitiful from being too frightened, while Chen Ying, cold as ice, stared indifferently at Shen Yu who had barged in.
"Dean Chen," Shen Yu's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly bowed.
He dared not offend this person. His two foolish cousins had caused such a mess that the Shen Family was likely to be in trouble. He absolutely could not go back. Staying in Liuzhou might give him a glimmer of hope, but if he was sent back, he would probably be close to death!
"What are you doing?" Chen Ying asked coldly.
"I," Shen Yu felt uneasy under the gaze, and quickly said, "Reporting to the Dean, I heard on the way that something had happened to the Shen Family. I was anxious and worried about my little sister's safety. In my haste, I acted rashly and offended the Dean. Please forgive me."
"Oh?" Chen Ying looked at the other person with amusement. She knew this guy's information perfectly well. Worried about his own sister?
Thinking of this, she shook her head at the Thousand-Faced Fox who was hiding behind Shen Yu, and it was clear that this guy was not qualified to trouble the other party.
But A Li cautiously went up, her pink eyes fixed on Shen Yu.
Shen Yu's body stiffened, and she stood frozen in place like a puppet.
"My lord?" Chen Ying frowned, feeling that the other party was being overly cautious.
A Li staggered, her expression turning tired. She had been using her talent so frequently these past few days that she was nearing her limit and couldn't use it carelessly.
Unfortunately, this guy in front of me was a complete waste of time.
From my memory, this guy said exactly what he said: he heard about the trouble at the Shen Family halfway there, and in his shock and anger, he even abandoned his elder brother Shen Yuan, whom he had been trying to curry favor with, and rushed over recklessly. He was a complete idiot.
What a waste of your expression.
It seems I can't continue like this; I need to be more cautious. Liuzhou is as stable as a mountain now; I really don't need to be so paranoid.
Something happened in Liuzhou?
Liuzhou City, Shen Yuan, who had been stopped, stared blankly at Wei Gongzhan: "So... you deliberately had someone spread that topic in front of Shen Yu, causing him to leave in a hurry?"
"This is the only way. Otherwise, as soon as he remembers me, we'll have no chance at all," Wei Gongzhan. "Brother Shen, the safety of Liuzhou now depends on you!"
Shen Yuan: "."