Chapter 126
Chapter 126: Questioning
Anyway, in this world, there probably wasn’t anyone left who could kill him.
There was only one thing Li Mu Sheng truly cared about—seeking transcendence through martial dao.
Other than this, he simply followed his own sense of right and wrong. As for those who disagreed, they naturally had no power over him.
At this moment, Cang Yin Yue gently bit her lip, gazing thoughtfully at Li Mu Sheng. Holding her sword respectfully, she bowed deeply and said, “Your Highness has treated Yin Yue with great kindness. Yin Yue vows to follow Your Highness faithfully in this life, wholeheartedly aiding you in finding the Heavenly Revelation Secret Treasury.”
Hearing this, Li Mu Sheng slightly raised an eyebrow and glanced at Cang Yin Yue, sensing something peculiar about her words.
Still, he didn’t dwell on it. Instead, he turned his gaze towards the outside of the carriage and suddenly spoke up.
“You’ve been following us for so long—why not just come and speak openly if you have something to ask?”
At his words, Cang Yin Yue’s expression swiftly changed. She hurriedly looked toward the carriage window.
At that instant, a gust of wind suddenly lifted the carriage curtains. A faint rustling sound arose, and soon, Guan Tian Qian quietly appeared inside the carriage.
“Divine Constable?”
Cang Yin Yue was startled when she saw who it was.
But remembering Li Mu Sheng’s words, she quickly regained herself. Her eyes narrowed warily as she addressed Guan Tian Qian.
“So, the Divine Constable has been trailing us all along. Might I ask your intentions?”
Guan Tian Qian exhaled gently. Instead of replying to Cang Yin Yue, he respectfully cupped his fists toward Li Mu Sheng and bowed slightly.
“This subordinate greets the Eighth Your Highness.”
Li Mu Sheng waved his hand dismissively, briefly looking over Guan Tian Qian. Noting a certain resemblance to Guan Shan Xue, he immediately understood the man’s identity.
“Speak then—what do you want?”
Li Mu Sheng’s voice was calm.
Ever since Guan Tian Qian began following him and Cang Yin Yue, he had sensed his presence clearly. But as the constable had shown no hostility, he hadn’t been overly concerned.
Now, having settled matters with the remnants of the Great Qi in Qing Shan House and reaped considerable benefits, Li Mu Sheng found himself rather intrigued. He leisurely waited to hear what this Heavenly Union expert, who had followed so diligently behind them, might have to say.
Faced with Li Mu Sheng’s question, Guan Tian Qian’s expression flickered with unease, emotions churning.
All along the way, he had secretly trailed Li Mu Sheng and Cang Yin Yue deep underground. Aside from missing the event involving the Azure Dragon elder, he had witnessed nearly everything else from the shadows. Naturally, he had clearly seen the immense martial power Li Mu Sheng displayed.
The shock he experienced wasn’t any less than what Bu Cheng Yang and A’Bin had felt.
At first, he could hardly believe that the young Eighth Prince before him possessed such formidable martial cultivation.
But now, he had gradually accepted it—after all, reality was before his eyes. He had personally witnessed it and had no choice but to believe.
Moreover, everything he saw confirmed some of his earlier suspicions.
Yet, it had never crossed his mind that the true perpetrator behind the incidents at Marquis Cang Yuan’s residence and Consort Ji’s assassination was this very prince.
Guan Tian Qian steadied his emotions. With Li Mu Sheng’s abilities, his surveillance had undoubtedly been discovered long ago.
Considering this, Guan Tian Qian hesitated briefly before cupping his fists again.
“I happened to see Constable Cang traveling with Your Highness and grew curious, thus…”
But Li Mu Sheng interrupted him with a wave of his hand.
“Since I’ve called you out, it’s not to hear your excuses. You, a Divine Constable of the Six Gates, tracking merely a Silver Badge Constable like Miss Cang—I suspect you already know something.”
Saying this, Li Mu Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly, closely watching him.
“You visited Marquis Cang Yuan’s mansion, didn’t you?”
Guan Tian Qian’s brow furrowed slightly, but he nodded nonetheless.
Seeing this, Li Mu Sheng rubbed his chin thoughtfully, regarding Guan Tian Qian once more.
“Then you must have also seen the words I left behind.”
Leaning leisurely against the cushions, Li Mu Sheng raised his eyebrows and continued, “If you have questions for me, just go ahead.”
Hearing this, Guan Tian Qian froze momentarily.
He unconsciously wiped cold sweat from his forehead, looking up cautiously at Li Mu Sheng.
Initially, he had hoped to gloss over the matter for now. Clearly, however, this Eighth Prince before him wasn’t someone easily deceived.
Guan Tian Qian hesitated again, then finally lowered his head and spoke.
“In truth, this subordinate was investigating the incident at Marquis Cang Yuan’s mansion and thus followed Constable Cang…”
Before he could finish, Li Mu Sheng casually nodded.
“Correct. Those at Marquis Cang Yuan’s mansion—I killed them.”
“Consort Ji in the palace was also my doing. As for the reasons, you must have already seen them yourself.”
Li Mu Sheng stared calmly at Guan Tian Qian.
“I understand your intentions, and I’ve given you your answer. As for what you plan to do next, that’s of no concern to me.”
Guan Tian Qian’s expression wavered uncertainly, lifting his gaze to Li Mu Sheng in astonishment.
He could scarcely believe the prince had admitted everything so openly, without even the slightest attempt to hide his actions.
At that moment, Guan Tian Qian felt a sudden chill run down his spine. He silently activated all his internal martial qi to its fullest extent.
Li Mu Sheng’s frank confession clearly indicated he might not intend to let Guan Tian Qian leave alive. Even though Guan Tian Qian now knew the truth about Consort Ji’s death, he might never have a chance to spread it.
Noticing Guan Tian Qian’s reaction, Li Mu Sheng remained utterly composed, continuing lightly, “Now that I’ve answered your questions, I have one of my own for you.”
Guan Tian Qian immediately tensed further, keeping his eyes fixed warily on Li Mu Sheng.
Although Li Mu Sheng appeared calm with no intention of attacking, Guan Tian Qian knew he could strike at any moment.
However, Guan Tian Qian could neither attack a royal prince nor turn and run without warning. As a Divine Constable of the Six Gates, he could never act so cowardly.
Left with no choice, Guan Tian Qian braced himself and said firmly, “Please ask your question, Your Highness. This subordinate will speak without reserve.”
Hearing this, Li Mu Sheng slightly nodded, saying gently, “My question is simple. Just answer me this—did those people deserve to die?”
Guan Tian Qian’s face froze, and he sharply looked up to meet Li Mu Sheng’s gaze.
Yet, he found no hidden emotion there, only calm detachment. The prince seemed genuinely indifferent about his own question.
After a long moment, Guan Tian Qian slowly closed his eyes, reopening them as he took a deep breath.
“Those people indeed deserved death.”
Saying this, he knelt on one knee and cupped his fists respectfully toward Li Mu Sheng.
“It was presumptuous of me to pry so deeply into this matter, Your Highness.”