Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1801 Water Dragon's Chant 5

Everyone emerged from the dark room and dispersed. As soon as it was light, Feng Chuanxiang couldn't wait to approach Tang Lizhi.

Feng Chuanxiang first apologized for Tang Lizhi's ordeal, and then said, "The reappearance of such an evil item as the Nine Hearts Pill of the Ghost Demon will once again stir up waves in the martial arts world. More importantly, this thing is definitely not something that just anyone can come into contact with, let alone research, develop, or distribute."

"So, Young Master Tang, since there's a hidden hand watching you from behind the scenes, you'd better be extremely careful in the future."

Tang Lizhi did not express any gratitude to him as Feng Chuanxiang had expected. Instead, she said indifferently, "Since I have confessed to killing the young master in front of Sect Master Jiang, I am confident that I can at least protect myself for a short time."

Tang Lizhi and Chi Yun received the task from Jiang Feiyu to clear Jiang Cheng's name. Jiang Feiyu only asked Tang Lizhi to investigate the truth of everything before his son Jiang Cheng was "laid to rest in peace" in front of everyone. Feng Chuanxiang also volunteered to follow.

Tang Licheng was quite generous, managing to acquire a sizable ship in a short time. Jiang Xinxin stood concealed at the bow, watching him deal with Feng Chuanxiang. Finally, unable to bear Feng Chuanxiang's clumsiness any longer, she kicked him overboard.

Chi Yun rushed over to check on the situation and asked, amused, "Why did you put someone in the water?"

Although Tang Licheng couldn't see Jiang Xinxin's figure, she could vaguely sense her aura. Looking towards the bow of the ship, she explained to Chi Yun, "As you can see, there are two theories about the origin of the first Nine Hearts Ghost Pill that Young Master Jiang ate. One is that there was a traitor within Yanmen. Whether Young Master Jiang did it intentionally or unintentionally, he was targeted. The other is that the person who poisoned him was Feng Chuanxiang."

"Moreover, Young Master Jiang also said that he personally witnessed Feng Chuanxiang secretly giving him the Nine Hearts of the Ghost, and the two even had a falling out because of it. Isn't this hero Feng Chuanxiang worth investigating?"

Chi Yun thought Tang Lizhi's words made a lot of sense, and quickly prepared to go into the water as well: "In that case, I'd like to see whether this Feng Chuanxiang is a human or a ghost!"

Chi Yun also left. Tang Lici came to the bow of the boat. When he was near Jiang Xinxin, he always felt a little relaxed, as if the things that weighed on him had temporarily left him. He rarely enjoyed a moment of peace.

But now was not the time to talk. He returned to the cabin. The girl had actually seen through his true intentions just by observing Chi Yun going into the water. This made him suspicious of her. He reached out and grabbed her by the neck, demanding, "Girl, I'm very suspicious. How come the young master of the Hao family brought back such a clever girl?"

"Moreover, I've also heard that there's been a lot of gossip in the city about your background. Some say you're a courtesan from Jiangnan, while others say you're a filial woman who sold yourself to bury her father. So what is your true origin?"

The girl, whose neck was being held by Tang Licheng, knew no martial arts and lacked many skills. At this moment, she could only blush and try to break free from Tang Licheng's large hand. Hearing Tang Licheng's question, she quickly explained, "Young Master Tang, you misunderstand. Selling myself to bury my father is not considered filial piety. I just felt that only by properly handling my father's funeral arrangements could I barely repay him for all the love and care he had given me over the years..."

"I don't have any ulterior motives; I just want to find the mastermind behind the murder for the young master."

Tang Lizhi was certain that the girl truly knew no martial arts whatsoever, nor did she possess any internal energy, before she reluctantly believed her.

And so, Jiang Xinxin followed Tang Lizhi incognito until Tang Lizhi brought A-Shui to the thirteenth floor, at which point she revealed herself.

She had no choice but to show herself; the only way to get into the thirteenth floor was through those coffins. Although she was very curious about the origins and background of the thirteenth floor, she didn't intend to become its enemy right away, so it was better to keep a low profile.

Chi Yun and Zhong Chunji followed Feng Chuanxiang to the thirteenth floor, and Chi Yun even sent a message to Tang Lici.

Feng Chuanxiang is quite the actor; he came to the thirteenth floor to get information about the mastermind behind Jiang Cheng's murder, unaware that his own life was about to be in danger.

Feng Chuanxiang got together with Jiang Feiyu's younger brother, Jiang Qingyu, and even knew from the beginning that Jiang Qingyu was the one who poisoned Jiang Cheng with the Nine Hearts of the Ghost. He was acting and then he accidentally crossed the line. This old guy Jiang Qingyu actually did not follow the script they had agreed on beforehand and actually attacked him on the thirteenth floor, trying to kill him!

Jiang Qingyu attacked Feng Chuanxiang, and Chi Yun and Zhong Chunji, who were secretly following, had no choice but to show themselves to help. The group immediately got into a fight. In the end, Jiang Qingyu, who had brought enough people, was at a disadvantage and temporarily slipped away. He made a deal with the Thirteenth Floor in advance, exchanging the Thirteenth Floor's condition that they help him kill Feng Chuanxiang.

But even without Jiang Xinxin present, if Tang Lizhi were alone, as long as he still wanted to get the information he wanted from this "Feng Chuanxiang", his life would never be taken by Jiang Qingyu.

Therefore, Tang Lizhi personally captured Jiang Qingyu and rescued Feng Chuanxiang.

Feng Chuanxiang was unaware that his identity had already aroused everyone's suspicion. Even the naive Chi Yun found it suspicious that he conspired with Jiang Qingyu and came to the thirteenth floor to make a deal to find the murderer who killed Jiang Cheng.

The Thirteenth Floor is a place that knows almost everything. It houses the most elite assassins in the martial arts world and, most importantly, the most comprehensive and secretive intelligence network. As long as you can afford the corresponding price, you can get everything you want.

Most importantly, the location of the thirteenth floor is one of the biggest mysteries in the martial arts world, and very few people know where it is.

But if you want to make a deal with the thirteenth floor, you only need to go to its outpost—the Unchanging Floating Land.

The legend of the Thirteenth Floor has existed in the martial arts world for a long time, but the current dynasty has not been established for long. In Jiang Xinxin's opinion, the Thirteenth Floor is probably a place like the Dark River, an organization established by the previous dynasty's royal family that combines the Dark River and the Hundred Knowledge Hall.

The bewitching array that the thirteenth floor had just used to help Jiang Qingyu kill Feng Chuanxiang looked like an extraordinary feat.

Jiang Xinxin followed a few steps behind Tang Lizhi and her group, coldly watching Tang Lizhi expose Feng Chuanxiang's identity. She only helped him when he was injured, saving him from danger.

As for the puppet disguised as Feng Chuanxiang, named Hua Wuyan and Cao Wufang, Jiang Xinxin immediately took her: "I'll take this person. Now that the truth about Jiang Cheng's murder has come to light, I'll take my leave."

Jiang Xinxin had just helped Tang Lizhi, so Tang Lizhi certainly wouldn't refuse her savior at this time. She simply asked, "Where is Miss Jiang headed? If you don't mind, could you allow me to accompany you for a while?"

Jiang Xinxin did not agree, but instead asked, "Don't you need to take Jiang Cheng to find the real Feng Chuanxiang?"