Stop flattering me, system! I'm about to become a saint!

Chapter 25 The Real Murderer

"Yang Song, what happened?"

Sun Tao frowned deeply.

However, he wasn't questioning; his tone was very calm.

"This... I don't know either."

Yang Song looked bewildered: "Fang Zheng came to see me last night, but he went home right away."

Sun Tao pressed further, "What did he want with you?"

He said that when he left the martial arts academy in the evening, he met Liu Zhen, the owner of the Cangying Martial Arts Academy.

Liu Zhen stopped him, insisting on finding out about my martial arts talent…

Yang Song repeated Fang Zheng's words from last night, and then said, "He told me to be more careful in the future, and then rushed home, saying that he was worried about his sister being home alone."

Sun Tao frowned, but did not suspect that Yang Song was lying.

"You all continue practicing, I'm going to check on Fang Zheng at home."

"Yes."

The boys loudly agreed and resumed practicing their swordsmanship.

Sun Tao then hurriedly left the martial arts academy and headed west of the city.

More than an hour passed before Sun Tao returned to the martial arts academy, and by lunchtime, he still hadn't returned.

"Huffing and puffing."

The backyard was filled with the sounds of people wolfing down their food.

Yang Song was sitting on the stone steps, slowly putting food into his mouth, when Lu Qiyang shamelessly came over.

"Brother Yang, hehehe..."

Yang Song glanced at him: "What?"

"My father was in such a hurry last night. Hearing that you were exceptionally talented, he insisted on visiting your home, which made you look foolish."

Yang Song chuckled lightly: "Isn't that what you wanted too?"

"Brother Yang, you've actually misunderstood something." Lu Qiyang said sincerely, "My father has put a lot of effort into you, not for any future reward. He doesn't have such ulterior motives."

He hopes you'll take good care of him in the future and give him some pointers on martial arts.

Yang Song raised an eyebrow and looked at Lu Qiyang.

Their eyes met, and Lu Qiyang's gaze was open and honest, not like he was lying.

Yang Song gave a strange look. Lu Qiyang's acting skills were just as good as his!

"Brother Yang, I'm serious!"

Lu Qiyang saw through Yang Song's thoughts and loudly protested his innocence.

Who in this world would dare to put on an act in front of you?

No matter how genuine their act may seem, you'll always see flaws in their performance.

Therefore, Lu Qiyang's explanation was completely superfluous; how could you not see that he was speaking from the bottom of his heart?

[Reward: Four days of cultivation points]

"Oh?"

Yang Song was a little surprised. Lu Qiyang wasn't lying after all.

If that's the case, then this person is worth getting to know.

"Don't bother explaining."

Yang Song reached out and patted Lu Qiyang on the shoulder: "I believe you."

However, Lu Qiyang showed no joy upon hearing this.

Yang Song's attitude was too hasty; it felt like he was just going through the motions.

"Brother Yang."

Lu Qiyang said helplessly, "My dad does have a lot of ulterior motives, but he's not a bad person."

Everything he did was to make me a better person.

"I understand."

Yang Song said very bluntly, "Your father thinks you'll be more successful if you hang out with me, so he rushed over last night to help you out, afraid that if he was a step too late, our friendship wouldn't be as solid."

Lu Qiyang nodded repeatedly: "That's exactly what my father meant!"

Just as he was about to speak again, Sun Tao walked into the backyard.

Upon seeing this, the teenagers, who were engrossed in their meal, hurriedly stood up and greeted him.

Sun Tao nodded slightly, his expression somewhat heavy.

"Commander."

Yang Song put down his chopsticks and stepped forward anxiously: "How did it go? Did you find Fang Zheng?"

Sun Tao's face hardened: "Not only Fang Zheng, but even his sister has disappeared."

The family's money had been completely looted, and the two were likely in grave danger!

"How could this be?!"

Yang Song was struck dumb, his face filled with disbelief.

"He reminded me last night to be more careful in the future, how could this happen...?"

Recalling Fang Zheng's sincere and devoted appearance, Yang Song couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with sorrow and grief.

"Who poisoned him? Aren't there any suspects?"

Without hesitation, Sun Tao replied, "Yes!"

"Who?!"

Yang Song's eyes widened in fury, his entire body radiating murderous intent: "I will avenge Fang Zheng!"

"Calm down. I know you're upset, but it's precisely at times like these that you mustn't let emotions cloud your judgment."

Yang Song clenched his back teeth, his eyes flashed with intense emotion, and then slowly regained their composure.

"Commander, tell me."

Sun Tao gave Yang Song a deep look, and his opinion of him improved even further.

The ability to quickly calm oneself down in the face of rage is a composure and self-control that is difficult for ordinary people to achieve.

"I suspect that the Water Snake Gang killed Fang Zheng and his sister."

"The Water Snake Gang?"

Yang Song frowned, puzzled as to how Sun Tao had connected the deaths of Fang Zheng and his sister with this gang.

Sun Tao explained, "Fang Zheng used to work as a porter at the docks. The gang that controlled the docks embezzled a lot of his money and even broke his leg, leaving him bedridden for half a year."

Now that Fang Zheng's cultivation level is getting higher and higher, Peng Dahai, the leader of the Water Snake Gang, fearing retaliation in the future, simply decided to strike first and killed the brother and sister.

I heard from the locals that Peng Dahai rode out of the city early in the morning and injured someone on the way.

"If I weren't feeling guilty, why would I be so flustered?"

Yang Song's feelings were indescribably complicated. What a coincidence!

"Upon learning that Peng Dahai had left the city, I immediately went to his residence, only to find that all the gold, silver, and valuables in the house had already been moved out."

This person clearly planned this all along, committing the crime at night and then fleeing with the loot!

Yang Song was a little confused.

Such a coincidence!

"Commander!"

Yang Song's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "I'm leaving the city. I'm going to kill Peng Dahai. I swear I won't be a man if I don't cut off this dog's head!"

"Nonsense!"

Sun Tao scolded, "Peng Dahai has long since disappeared without a trace. Where are you going to look for him?"

Yang Song couldn't listen to anything anymore; the desire to avenge Fang Zheng and his sister had consumed all his reason.

"Fang Zheng and his sister died because of me. Peng Dahai probably killed them when they came to my house."

This person first captured Fang Zheng's younger sister, who was home alone, and used her to coerce him into submission, then...

Thinking of that scene, countless blood vessels appeared in Yang Song's eyes.

He gritted his teeth and said, "They died because of me, and here I am practicing some kind of ghost sword technique. Am I even human?"

I must go out of town to find Peng Dahai, otherwise I won't have peace of mind!

Sun Tao wanted to persuade him further, but seeing Yang Song's murderous look, he could only swallow back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Yang Song's mind was in turmoil; how could he possibly concentrate on cultivation?

Since he wants to leave the city, let him go.

"No matter the outcome, you must be back before dark. Don't overexert yourself."

Yang Song was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Yes!"

After saying that, he rushed out of the courtyard like a whirlwind.

Sun Tao shouted at his departing figure, "Remember to find a horse at the county magistrate's office!"

"knew!"