Chapter 42: Showing Off in Public

Cang Yinyue’s eyebrows were like drifting mist, and her figure stood solitary among the constables. Her face was veiled, obscuring her true features.

However, the look she cast upon the man before her was one of undisguised mockery

"Fu Yu, if you don't believe me, then you don't believe me. Have you been putting on such an act for so long that you've even forgotten how to speak the truth?"

Hearing this, Fu Yu’s originally gentle expression froze. He narrowed his eyes slightly, preparing to speak.

At that moment, Cang Yinyue shifted her gaze, looking directly past him toward Ji Feiyun, who was following behind, and asked

"Tell me, do you believe I caught that remnant of the Great Qi?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Feiyun remained silent for only a moment before shaking his head.

"Of course I don't believe you."

As soon as the words left his mouth, he flipped his palm and suddenly struck out with a palm thrust.

A powerful gust of wind surged forward, violently tearing away the black cloth wrapped tightly around the cart.

In the next instant, the four corpses lying on the cart were fully revealed to the crowd.

The constables in front of the Six Doors Bureau looked toward the bodies, and before long, exclamations of shock broke out one after another.

"The Faceless Old Man!"

"The Lame Grass-Leaper!"

"This should be... the Red Rakshasa Woman..."

"As for this armored soldier with a severed arm... could it be... truly the Great Qi remnant we have been searching for?"

...

At this moment, Ji Feiyun was also stunned by the four corpses on the cart, his pale face shifting through various expressions.

Gong Lishan, who had been standing beside him, stepped forward hurriedly and approached the cart to carefully examine the four bodies.

After a while, Gong Lishan took a deep breath, looked up at the turning Fu Yu, and nodded

"Preliminary confirmation: this is undoubtedly that Great Qi remnant. I have seen him before; the injury to this man's severed arm was indeed caused by the 'Shadow Cloud Splitting Sword Technique' wielded by that expert from the Great Li Imperial Palace."

Then, Gong Lishan’s gaze swept over the other three corpses, saying

"They are also wanted fugitives of the Six Doors Bureau; you should be no stranger to them. These three are closely related to the case you were investigating previously. However, they are all dead now."

As he spoke, Gong Lishan looked at the necks of the four corpses, where faint, dark bloodstains remained—clearly the true cause of death for all four.

Fu Yu stood quietly, his face devoid of expression, as the atmosphere in the air seemed to gradually solidify.

Cang Yinyue stood to the side with her arms crossed, saying nothing. She merely watched calmly as the faces of the constables, who had fallen into a deathly silence, displayed a range of emotions: shock, disbelief, admiration, and more.

This feeling was even more exhilarating than Guan Shanchue's instance. No wonder Li Musheng had once remarked to her

"If a person practices profound martial arts but doesn't use them to show off, it is utterly meaningless!"

She deeply understood those words now.

Since she had captured wanted criminals that even the Six Doors Bureau and the Imperial Guard could not handle, she naturally had to manifest her brilliance before the crowd to ensure such a fine opportunity was not wasted.

"Constable Cang, how did you do it?"

At this time, Gong Lishan was the first to break the silence, addressing Cang Yinyue.

As soon as he spoke, Fu Yu finally turned his head slowly to look at Cang Yinyue.

Simultaneously, the surrounding constables, including Ji Feiyun, all cast their gazes toward her.

Cang Yinyue shook her head without offering an explanation. She merely looked at Fu Yu and sneered

"What you cannot do, others can. Regardless, I have brought you the person you wanted. Make sure the credit is recorded to me without a single bit missing."

With that, she averted her gaze and scanned the surrounding constables.

Just then, the constable who had been guarding the gate came running from inside the gates, leading a middle-aged man in white robes. He said hurriedly

"Constable Cang, I have brought the Registrar of Affairs for you."

Cang Yinyue nodded and turned to leave, but halfway through, she suddenly stopped.

"Oh, one more thing."

Cang Yinyue looked back at Fu Yu, her voice indifferent

"Remember, I, Cang Yinyue, do not acknowledge our marriage. I hope you do not tell people in the future that I am your fiancée."

Having said that, Cang Yinyue turned and did not linger, walking straight into the Six Doors Bureau until she quickly disappeared from sight.

The matter at Qingshan Tower was of great importance; she had to report it personally to the Divine Constable.

Meanwhile, after hearing Cang Yinyue's words, the surrounding constables all stood with their mouths agape in surprise.

The crowd watched her disappearing figure, then stole glances at the silent Fu Yu.

The leader of the Ten Great Constables, who was always calm and composed in the face of adversity, now had a visibly grim expression.

"Brother Fu," Ji Feiyun spoke up quickly to remind him.

Only then did Fu Yu gently close his eyes, then slowly open them, shaking his head as he said deeply

"It matters not. Yinyue is likely angry because I failed to trust her just now. It will be fine once I explain myself later."

With that, he swept his gaze over the four corpses on the cart, gave Gong Lishan a look, and turned to leave, ignoring the surrounding constables.

Not long after, inside Fu Yu's room, Gong Lishan pushed the door open and entered.

"What did the investigation reveal?" Fu Yu asked coldly. Ji Feiyun, standing to the side, also looked toward Gong Lishan.

"The Faceless Old Man's bones were all broken and his internal organs shattered; he had suffered a strike of immense force before death. The Red Rakshasa Woman's skull was completely crushed. Before Constable Cang killed them, they had actually lost the ability to resist."

Gong Lishan spoke slowly, then frowned and continued

"However, the Lame Grass-Leaper and that Great Qi remnant do not seem to have suffered fatal injuries prior to death; they were indeed killed by Constable Cang's hand."

"Furthermore, Constable Cang must have interrogated the Great Qi remnant before killing him."

Hearing this, Fu Yu showed a contemplative expression and said

"Someone must have assisted her, and that person's strength must be extremely high. Currently, it appears to be a half-step Martial Grandmaster, but it could also be a full Martial Grandmaster..."

As he spoke, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he turned to Ji Feiyun

"Go and inform the Marquis of Cangyuan's estate of what happened today. Additionally, investigate whether any strangers have appeared around Cang Yinyue during her recent trip. I want to know every detail related to this."

Ji Feiyun nodded slightly. Then, he suddenly remembered something and said

"I once saw someone appearing near Cang Yinyue; that person was somewhat unusual."

He then proceeded to inform Fu Yu in meticulous detail about seeing Li Musheng at the restaurant and the Aurora Pavilion.

Fu Yu's expression remained indifferent, his eyes showing no emotion

"She is becoming more and more interesting, actually bringing back a Seventh Prince whose identity is unverified?"

Ji Feiyun shook his head and said

"Cang Yinyue is so ugly; it is the blessing of her life that Brother Fu could take an interest in her. I did not expect her to act so spoiled and arrogant."

Upon hearing this, Fu Yu glanced at him, a flash of coldness passing through his eyes.

Seeing this, Ji Feiyun quickly lowered his head and said

"I spoke out of turn."

Fu Yu withdrew his gaze and waved his hand

"Proceed as I said. Investigate that person's identity. I will make my own decisions regarding the rest."