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Luan Tingyao returned to his study, sat down, took a sip of tea, and smiled lightly, saying, "This time's harvest is not bad. Not only did I obtain the wealth of the Fang family, but also gained a beautiful concubine."
He unfolded a piece of paper, on which were written some ill-gotten gains obtained from the looting of Fang Zhen's home.
Luan Tingyao put down his pen, squinted his phoenix eyes, and contemplated how to further oppress his subordinates and the people to satisfy his own greed.
At that moment, a young servant hurried in, holding an exquisite wooden box. "My lord, someone has sent a painting for you," he said.
Luan Tingyao The smile at the corner of the eyes deepened, "Oh? Who sent it?"
"The person who sent the painting said it was a scholar from the market, Chen Leshan. He said this painting was specially drawn for you, hoping that you would like it."
Luan Tingyao Suddenly interested, "So that's it, bring the painting to me quickly."
The young servant opened the wooden box and slowly unrolled the scroll. The painting depicted a landscape with smooth brushstrokes, intense ink colors, as if one could hear the flowing of the mountain stream and the sound of the wind blowing through the treetops.
Luan Tingyao smiled faintly, "Indeed a masterpiece. However, I remember there's a folk rumor about The Immortal in the Painting appearing as a bookish weakling figure, isn't it?"
The young attendant suddenly looked stunned and a bit nervous, "Sir, are you referring to the one who specializes in assassinating corrupt officials, The Immortal in the Painting?"
"It is him," said Luan Tingyao as he picked up the scroll and carefully examined it before setting it down. "He did a good job this time, so I'll keep it."
The young servant seemed uneasy, but still obediently took the scroll and left the study.
Furrowing his brow, "Is this The Immortal in the Painting real or fake this time? Why isn't the scroll reacting?"
Wu Sheng and Hang Lin both felt deeply displeased, but they were more interested in understanding why bookish weakling's transform did not have any effect on the minister who had done such a bad thing. So the two of them decided to investigate.
At night, the sky was filled with stars. Wu Sheng and Hang Lin arrived not far from Luan Tingyao's mansion. Wu Sheng bit her lip and suddenly said, "This time we have to be careful. There may be experts secretly protecting him."
Hang Lin A faint smile, "Don't worry, with me here, everything will be handled properly."
As the moonlight grew stronger, Wu Sheng concealed their own aura and Mana with Hang Lin.
Wu Sheng and Hang Lin passed through the garden and felt an invisible pressure. Both of them were elites of the Heavenly Court, and they immediately realized that the mansion of Luan Tingyao was not as simple as the rumors from the outside.
"Can you feel it? There's a strong presence here," Hang Lin said with a serious expression.
Wu Sheng nodded slightly. "Yes, there are hidden masters here. But they don't seem to be practitioners of our Heavenly Court, they seem more like..."
"The Taoist or the accomplished monk," Hang Lin the interface, "I have to say, Minister Luan Tingyao is not only greedy, but also truly knows how to choose people to protect himself."
At that moment, a light and swift sound of footsteps came from afar, and the two of them disappeared into the dense forest in an instant. Before long, a Taoist in a Taoist robe and hat appeared, followed by a monk who walked slowly.
The Taoist is named Tian Cheng, a deeply cultivated practitioner, while the monk is named Ningzhi, a highly accomplished monk. Both are skilled individuals arranged by Luan Tingyao to discreetly protect him at the mansion.
"Tian Cheng senior brother, have you felt the change in the flow of energy?" Ningzhi and Tian Cheng stood in the courtyard, discussing in low voices.
Tian Cheng cast his gaze towards the courtyard under the moonlight and replied, "I felt it, but what's puzzling is that the airflow seems very brief, almost like... a fleeting moment."
With a solemn tone, Ningjing added, "It seems we must be more vigilant. There may be external forces trying to approach the master."
"I have arranged a magic array around the mansion. Once someone approaches, it will be triggered," Tian Cheng said, with a sharp look in his eyes.
At the same time, in the dense forest, Wu Sheng and Hang Lin both clearly heard the conversation between Tian Cheng and Ningjing.
"Looks like we need to be extra careful this time," Wu Sheng sighed, "but we can't give up. We must uncover the truth about The Immortal in the Painting."
Hang Lin smiled, "Isn't that why we're here? Just didn't expect to have to contend with so many experts. It's really exciting."
"Excitement is secondary. What's important is how to avoid triggering the spell set by the Taoist, and to get close to Luan Tingyao to confirm if it's related to The Immortal in the Painting." Wu Sheng frowned deeply.
Hang Lin glanced at Wu Sheng and said lightly, "Don't worry, I have a way."
He took out the invisibility bead given by The Divine Master of the Void Sky, this powerful magic treasure can conceal one's breath, and even move freely within a magic array. Of course, it may not be able to pass through overly powerful magic arrays, but it is more than enough to deal with human-set magic arrays.
Hang Lin activated the invisibility bead, and the two quickly and quietly crossed the courtyard, successfully avoiding the magic array set by Tian Cheng.
Arriving at Luan Tingyao's study, Wu Sheng used his divine sense to investigate the situation inside, confirmed that no one was present, and then smiled, saying, "It looks like we can start taking action."
The two walked through the spacious courtyard and arrived at the study. Wu Sheng suddenly stopped, furrowing his brow. "Wait, did you just hear that sound?" Hang Lin listened for a moment. "It's the sound of a piano, and there's also singing, like a gentle song."
"Is this... Peking Opera?" Wu Sheng seemed a bit puzzled.
"I see, this minister's life is really luxurious." Wu Sheng glanced at Hang Lin, "So, what do we do now?"
Hang Lin After a moment of contemplation, "Since we are already here, we might as well take a look around to see if there is anything we can use to deal with this evil minister."
Wu Sheng and Hang Lin gently pushed open the door to the study and stepped inside.
The study is elegant and tranquil, unlike the hustle and bustle outside. The bookshelves are neatly lined with various ancient books and scrolls. At the bottom of one of the bookshelves lies a thick yellow book titled "The Heavenly Net is Wide and Sparse but Does Not Leak."
"This book seems rather unusual," Hang Lin indicated to Wu Sheng with a glance.
Wu Sheng walked over and gently picked up the book. Flipping through its pages, it detailed how the minister had abused his power and colluded with other corrupt officials.
"I found it. This book is enough to ruin his reputation," Wu Sheng said, looking Hang Lin.
Hang Lin A slight smile, "It seems like tonight's operation was worth it."
At that moment, the door suddenly pushed open, and a guard looked at the two people in the study with a frightened expression.
Hang Lin I drew a handprint, and the guard immediately turned and left as if waking from a dream, seeming to forget everything that just happened.
"I've cast a memory charm. He won't remember us," Hang Lin explained.
Wu Sheng Pick up that book, "So, we should take this book and find a suitable time to expose these evil deeds to the world."
Hang Lin Nodded, "Well said, letting these evildoers get their just deserts is also one of our purposes for this trip."
The two of them disappeared into the night's mist with that book.
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