Chapter 190 Assassination Success, New Gains
The hidden weapon in his hand flashed coldly in the night, aiming at Zhao Chao's back. However, at this critical moment, a thought suddenly flashed through Ximen Tianyu's mind - should he give Zhao Chao a chance to explain, or at least confirm whether Zhao Chao was really involved in the conspiracy of the year.
After all, the information Ximen Tianyu has learned now is only what Li Jin has investigated over the years, and he himself has no way to confirm it. If innocent people are hurt as a result, it will cast a shadow on his heart.
But this thought only flashed through his mind, and Ximen Tianyu's only remaining rationality was immediately devoured by the flames of revenge. He knew that if he softened his heart, he might miss the opportunity and even expose himself. So, he gritted his teeth, flicked his fingers lightly, and the hidden weapon shot out like an arrow, accurately piercing Zhao Chao's heart.
Zhao Chao's body suddenly stiffened, and the teacup in his hand slipped and fell to the ground with a crisp sound. He slowly turned around, his eyes full of disbelief and fear, but he could no longer make any sound. He tried to grab something with his shaking hands, but eventually fell down powerlessly, and blood slowly spread on the floor.
Ximen Tianyu stood there, looking at Zhao Chao's body, without any pleasure in his heart, only endless emptiness and heaviness. He realized that he had embarked on a road of no return, and every time he took action, he was using other people's lives to fill the void in his heart.
He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He knew that this was just the beginning and there were more enemies waiting for him to face. He had to stay alert and not let any emotions affect his judgment.
So, Ximen Tianyu stepped forward and after confirming that Zhao Chao had no chance of survival, he did not leave immediately, but began to search the study.
If Zhao Chao was really one of the murderers who killed his parents, then he must have a lot of important information and evidence in his hands. These things may become the key to his revenge for his parents.
After a careful search, Ximen Tianyu found several encrypted documents and a seemingly ordinary wooden box in a hidden safe in the study. He carefully put these items in his arms and prepared to take them back to his residence to study them slowly.
After confirming again that he had not left any traces, Ximen Tianyu gathered a ball of fire in his hands and ignited the wooden furniture in Zhao Chao's room.
"on fire!"
Before leaving the scene, Ximen Tianyu hesitated for a moment, but still used his mental power to spread the sound to the mansion.
His purpose of arson was to eliminate evidence, so he didn't want these innocent servants to be implicated. Therefore, he tried his best to sound panicked to ensure that he could attract the attention of everyone in the mansion without causing too much suspicion.
As it was autumn and the weather was dry, the fire in the mansion spread rapidly. The flames lit up the night sky red and reflected on Ximen Tianyu's face, revealing his complex and indistinct expression.
The servants rushed out of their rooms in panic, looking for water to put out the fire, but the fire was out of control and they could only watch helplessly as their homes were devoured. Ximen Tianyu took advantage of the chaos to blend into the fleeing crowd and quietly left the scene, but he did not feel relieved at all.
Back in his secret residence, Ximen Tianyu couldn't wait to take out the encrypted file and wooden box he got from Zhao Chao's study. Both of these items had restrictions set by Zhao Chao. Once touched by others, Zhao Chao himself would feel something, and even be able to track the location of the holder through specific means. But now that Zhao Chao is dead, Ximen Tianyu no longer needs to worry about this when breaking the restrictions above.
After some effort, Ximen Tianyu finally succeeded in removing the restrictions on the document, but the wooden box was more complicated. Not only was there a restriction, but there were also hidden mechanisms. He carefully touched every detail on the box, fearing that he would trigger unnecessary danger. Finally, with a slight click, the wooden box slowly opened, and inside lay a simple jade pendant and a yellowed letter paper.
Ximen Tianyu picked up the jade pendant and felt a warm breath emanating from it, which was obviously not an ordinary item. He turned to look at the letter paper, and saw that it was written in vigorous handwriting: "Thank you for the invitation from the Monster Alliance. Although I have important family responsibilities, I, Ximen Tingxuan, am willing to accept the invitation to serve as the ambassador of "Human-Monster Peace" to promote the relationship between the two tribes to a higher level."
"This jade pendant is a token of my family's loyalty. I have told my family that if they see a demon ambassador holding this jade pendant, they will provide guidance and help as much as possible."
Ximen Tianyu's hands trembled slightly. He didn't expect that the wooden box contained a letter sent by his father to the Demon Alliance.
The fact that this letter now appears here means that the letter was not successfully delivered to the Demon Alliance, but was intercepted by someone with ulterior motives.
They even used the contents of this letter to determine Ximen Tingxuan's itinerary at the time, and then set up an ambush in advance to achieve their goal...
Now, the facts are clear. Zhao Chao did participate in the conspiracy to murder Ximen Tingxuan, but he was just a minor role at best. After all, he is only a deacon now. It is almost impossible to intercept Ximen Tingxuan's letters without everyone knowing.
There must be a more powerful force behind this, and the answer to all this may be hidden in that stack of information.
Ximen Tianyu suppressed his shock and anger, put away the jade pendant, and turned his eyes to the encrypted files. He knew that these files might contain more clues about the conspiracy, or even direct evidence pointing to the mastermind behind it.
He took a deep breath, calmed his inner turmoil, and began to study the documents carefully. As he flipped through the pages, the dusty past finally surfaced.
The document records in detail the planning and execution of the conspiracy, including the list of participants, the specific steps of the action, and the subsequent cover-up methods. Ximen Tianyu found that the conspiracy was far more complicated and huge than he had imagined, and even involved conflicts of interest and power struggles among multiple forces. His father, Ximen Tingxuan, became a victim of the conspiracy because he touched the interests of some people.
The document clearly states that the main planner of this conspiracy was the Xiao family of the Taoist Alliance. They used their power and influence to unite several other forces that were opposed to "human-demon peace" at the time and jointly set up this dragnet.
(End of this chapter)