Chapter 4

The next day came quickly. Dongfang Qing's gate was forced open. "Catch Dongfang Qing!" County judge's order.

Fang Duobing went out after telling Li Lianhua not to go out. Dongfang Qing came out with a grin. "You want to arrest me? What is my crime?" Dongfang Qing asked casually.

"You killed the entire Lu family and burned down the mansion. Isn't that a crime?!" The county judge said. "You said I did it. Do you have proof?" Dongfang Qing asked flatly.

"There are witnesses who saw you do it and the corpse you burned is also evidence." The county judge said annoyed. Dongfang Qing laughed. "This really is a joke." Dongfang Qing said.

Fang Duobing pulled Dongfang Qing. "A Yuan? This is not a joke. There are people who want to frame you." Fang Duobing said quietly. "I know. I know who too. Do you believe me?" Dongfang Qing asked.

"I believe." Fang Duobing said. "I don't know, you can just believe me." Dongfang Qing said looking at the county magistrate and bodyguards coldly. "Because Li Lianhua believes in you. So do I. What do you need me to do?" Fang Duobing asked.

"I want you to stay out of it and don't leave the house for these few days. Just wait at home, Luo Fei will bring you food." Dongfang Qing explained. "I know." Fang Duobing said.

"Also arrest the person beside him!" County judge's order. "Do you really want to arrest the detective from Baichuan Court? Aren't you afraid that your head will be chopped off?" Dongfang Qing said approaching the county magistrate.

"He's also an accomplice!" The county magistrate said angrily. "He's a guest, if you dare accuse him of an act he didn't commit. Even ten of your heads are not enough to replace him because he is not only a detective at Baichuan Court but also carries out orders from the Emperor to investigate every case that exists." Dongfang Qing said flatly.

The county magistrate swallowed hard before taking Dongfang Qing away. Luo Fei arrived and closed the gate. "What did you find?" Fang Duobing asked. "Don't worry, Master has a plan. You just need to wait." Luo Fei said smiling.

"Are you sure he told us not to interfere?" Li Lianhua asked. Luo Fei smiled and nodded. Over the past few days, Fang Duobing and Li Lianhua seemed anxious. Luo Fei always said that everything would be fine but both of them were doubtful.

The gate opened, Li Lianhua immediately hid. Yang Yunchun and Xuanyuan Xiao went inside. "Fang Duobing, receive the royal edict." Xuanyuan Xiao said. Luo Fei and Fang Duobing knelt down.

[His Majesty's decree

If Li Lianhua/Li Xiangyi were still alive, he would be free to travel anywhere without being disturbed by the kingdom and the court as long as he didn't have any inappropriate thoughts.

Fang Duobing, you are a free person without having to be bound by the court if you don't want to join.

Best regards]

"I accept the decree" said Fang Duobing before getting up and accepting the royal decree. Xuanyuan Xiao then left.

Li Lianhua came out of hiding. "Why did you come out?" Fang Duobing asked worriedly. "Don't worry, they knew I was here from the moment they came in." Li Lianhua explained.

"I have a gift from your friend." Yang Yunchun said, giving a box to Li Lianhua. Li Lianhua accepted it. "He also said not to look for him anymore. The debt has been paid in full this time. The problem is not yours so don't investigate anymore." Yang Yunchun said.

"Where is he?" Fang Duobing asked. "When I come back he'll probably be gone." Yang Yunchun said smilingly before leaving. While they were looking for Luo Fei. They didn't find it. Wuyan came at that time.

"There is information, Jun Shang asked me to tell you." Wuyan said seriously. "Zhang Qingyuan doesn't have much time. The poison in his body will kill him slowly. He has an antidote, but he doesn't want to take it because he loses his inner strength and becomes an ordinary person." Wuyan explained.

"Do you know where he is now?" Li Lianhua asked worriedly. "We didn't get any further information after he left the inn." Wuyan explained honestly.

"That box might be a clue." Wuyan said pointing to the box Li Lianhua was holding. Li Lianhua put it on the table before opening it.

There is a letter and a sword. Li Lianhua opened the letter. Fang Duobing came to read with Li Lianhua.

[You must have gotten my sword if you have read this letter. This sword is very valuable, you must take good care of it. I have nothing good for you other than this sword.

No need to look for me. You don't need to worry either. I have my own sword. I must repay my revenge myself. You also know, my family's tradition is so this sword can no longer accompany me. You already broke both of your swords since you're back you need a sword. So I give it to you.

Fang Duobing, even if I die. If you dare hurt Li Lianhua, I will send Luo Fei to skin you. Remember that.

Zhang Qingyuan]

"I'll skin you! How dare you say such nonsense!" Fang Duobing said angrily. "Calm yourself! If he were here he would laugh at you." Li Lianhua said smiling.

"What do you mean?" Fang Duobing asked from angry to confused. "He's joking with you. It means he considers you a friend. Someone he considers a friend will always be teased like that." Li Lianhua explained.

"Why doesn't he joke with you like that?" Fang Duobing protested. "Because he doesn't dare." Li Lianhua replied. "Why?" Fang Duobing asked. "His father once punished him for telling dark jokes to me. So he promised me and his father that he wouldn't do it again." Li Lianhua explained.

Fang Duobing looked annoyed but didn't protest anymore. Fang Duobing seemed to remember. "What is meant by family tradition?" Fang Duobing asked. Wuyan looked at them carefully.

"Wuyan, the letter didn't say anything. He only gave this sword to me. I hope Jinyuan Alliance can find him." Li Lianhua explained. Wuyan nodded before leaving.

"The Zhang family tradition he meant. To kill a big enemy, you have to use a sword made by yourself mixed with the maker's blood." Li Lianhua explained.

"Using blood to make a sword? I've never heard of a technique like this." Fang Duobing said. "That's right, it's lost and not recorded anywhere but he's still using it. So we have to find him. Pack your things. We're leaving." Li Lianhua said.

"Do you know where we should go?" Fang Duobing asked. Li Lianhua nodded.

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