Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C244. The Master of the Celestial Sect.

Chapter 244: The Master of the Celestial Sect

Yuzhou Province was also experiencing rain.

Chen Qing quickly entered the room, removing his raincoat, "Master, we've found a lead on Yuan Shifang."

Gu Yanxi was not surprised in the slightest. He continued to lower his head and steadily wrote, a portrait of a lady coming to life on the paper. After hesitating slightly at the eyes, he put down his pen, took the nearby handkerchief to wipe his hands, and looked up at Chen Qing.

Chen Qing continued, "Yuan Shifang is very cautious. He hasn't left the residence, and aside from receiving colleagues, he hasn't seen any outsiders. If it weren't for our brothers keeping a close eye, even the number of maidservants around his wife would have been recorded, and we wouldn't have discovered that someone new had joined Yuan Madam when she returned from going out."

"So, the Master of the Celestial Sect has entered the residence?"

"Yes, I've already confirmed it, Master. Should we make a move?"

Gu Yanxi tapped his finger on the desk, "Where did she join up?"

"Near the place where she used to perform rituals. Because we'd lost track of her several times in that place, everyone kept a close watch there..." Chen Qing suddenly went silent.

"She knows I'm looking for her."

Chen Qing's expression was extremely ugly, "Do you mean she deliberately left a clue? Just to draw us out? But we're officials, even if she draws us out, what else can she do? Does she want to catch us all in one net?"

"Everything you know, she must know as well. Since she knows and still does this, she must have a plan." Gu Yanxi propped his chin with one hand, the corners of his lips rising. "As she wishes, you personally lead the team there, in my identity."

As someone who had followed the young master for many years, Chen Qing immediately understood that the master was using this matter to probe and see if there was any connection with those in the capital. The actions of the Seven Stars Division, especially the leader's actions, were completely unknown to outsiders, and only those few people could get a little information. If it were connected to those few people again...

Chen Qing shuddered. The previous blood had not yet been washed clean, and he hoped that they would not probe the master's bottom line in this matter again.

After closing and reopening the door, Gu Yanxi sat quietly for a moment before picking up his pen again. He carefully placed the pen on the eyes of the figure on the paper. When the finishing touch was added, the person on the paper suddenly came to life, as if they had gained vitality.

Yet, Gu Yanxi was still disappointed. No matter how many times he painted, he couldn't capture the essence of Ah Zhi, especially her eyes. The quiet yet powerful look in Hua Zhi's eyes was something he simply couldn't replicate.

But this was the best painting he had done so far. Reluctant to discard it, Gu Yanxi carefully hung it up to dry. Compared to the painting, he longed to see the real person even more!

Meanwhile, Chen Qing, his face covered by a mask, led his men straight into the Governor's Mansion. The common people didn't know what this mask represented, but in the official circles, it was a well-known symbol.

Yuan Shifang's face twitched as soon as he saw the mask. But as the governor who held power over this region, he didn't lose his composure. Instead, he stood up and bowed respectfully, "Your subordinate greets you, Sir."

Chen Qing, adopting the demeanor of the young master, spoke in a cold voice, "Governor Yuan is too polite. The Seven Stars Bureau is here on an official mission. Please step aside, Governor Yuan."