Chapter 1420: Murder Weapon

Chapter 1420: Chapter 1420: Murder Weapon

Lin Tian didn’t have a very good impression of Xu Xichao, and it was clear that Miaoqiu felt the same way.

But this person just died like that, and died on the horns of that weird bull, which really surprised Lin Tian.

"Did he go to provoke that bull?" Lin Tian asked.

Miaoqiu said, "The horn that you and Aunt brought back was ground into powder by Third Uncle, which benefited my cousin’s health."

Lin Tian quickly recalled who her cousin was. Xu Nanhai, that woman with fox-like eyes, whose body was rapidly aging, now thirty but looking like an elderly woman in her seventies or eighties.

"Does that bull horn alleviate your cousin’s aging?"

"Yes, but it’s only temporary. That bull horn was used up more than half a month ago. My Third Uncle went back to the bull’s lair, but all went without exception to their deaths."

Speaking of this, a fierce flash appeared in Miaoqiu’s eyes. Although his relationship with Xu Xichao wasn’t particularly good, they were still family. There was a sense of sadness akin to the death of fellow creatures.

Lin Tian wasn’t surprised by Miaoqiu’s revelation. Remember when he and Xu Xianrong, both Early Stage Golden Elixir experts, along with a Thousand Cyan Threads sword, failed to gain much advantage from that bull. Xu Xichao didn’t even achieve Golden Core, so taking more people there was likely futile.

"My Third Uncle died in the valley where that bull resides. If it weren’t for Aunt and the Ancestor’s intervention, they wouldn’t have retrieved the body."

Lin Tian laughed, "Your Xu Family won’t just let it go, right?"

Miaoqiu nodded slightly, "The family has gathered experts to plan a hunt for the bull in that valley. Also, it’s said there’s a precious heavenly treasure in the valley."

Lin Tian wasn’t interested in heavenly treasures, just found it amusing.

Humans eating beasts is natural, beasts eating humans is considered evil. It’s all about the survival of the fittest.

Driving Miaoqiu home, as soon as the car stopped, Lin Tian’s phone suddenly rang, it was Pang Yu calling.

"Pang, what’s up?"

"Tian, yesterday the police found a black dagger in the room where the talent was assassinated. Judging by the cuts, it should be the murder weapon. Moreover, the talent’s condition suddenly worsened. Difficulty breathing, if not for the timely discovery by the guards, he might have died."

The two pieces of news, one good and one bad, came suddenly but tightly gripped Lin Tian’s heart.

"Explain clearly, how did the talent’s condition worsen? What’s the current situation?"

Pang Yu said, "It’s nothing serious now. Later, I asked the doctor, who said... it might be man-made and chronic."

"Man-made? You mean an inside job?"

"Yes."

"The talent is clearly in a critical care room; only a few people have access. With chronic onset, the chances of coming in and out are high. Who can access his room now?"

"Besides our core brothers, there are Zhang Ya’Er, Huanhuan, and the doctor and nurses. I suspect the doctor or nurses were bribed. A deep investigation has started, and results should be coming soon."

Lin Tian was silent for a few seconds, then asked, "What does the dagger found in the previous room look like?"

"Black and bumpy like a rock. I have pictures; I’ll send them to you now."

"Alright, talk later, bye."

After hanging up, Miaoqiu softly patted Lin Tian’s hand on the passenger side and said, "You seem quite tired, a lot going on lately?"

Lin Tian smiled wryly and said, "Since leaving Tonggao, I’ve been spinning like a top. Now that you mention it, I do feel quite tired."

Miaoqiu huffed lightly, "You’re funny. Living quite well, earning a lot, with so many beauties by your side, and ancient martial arts families fawning over you. Yet you’re tired."

"Now that you mention it, it seems like it’s worth being tired." Lin Tian laughed, "I’ll take you out once things settle down."

"Great, consider it a pre-honeymoon." Miaoqiu laughed, squinting her eyes, playfully asked Lin Tian, leaning by his ear, "Be honest, do you have a woman outside the four of us?"

"Uh..."

Miaoqiu chuckled mischievously, "You hesitated! There must be! Come on, who have you seduced this time? Bring her to meet the sisters someday."

"I really suspect you’ve been stalking me these days." Lin Tian rubbed his nose, even with his thick skin, he felt a bit embarrassed being exposed so openly.

"Oh? Seems like you hooked up just recently." Miaoqiu grabbed the loophole in his words, lightly pinched his ear, and teased, "Husband, this requires honesty for leniency. Trust me, I’ll keep it from Qingcheng and make it our secret."

"You mustn’t tell anyone."

"Mmm." Miaoqiu appeared obedient, nodding heavily.

"You’ve met her, my teacher’s granddaughter, Zhao Qingtang, who looked after me for a month at Luoyan Dock." Lin Tian said softly, though only the two of them were in the car, he still felt guilty.

"Oh~" Miaoqiu elongated the tone, teased, "Love developed over time."

"That phrase is weird; can you pick another?"

"How about ’Time reveals one’s heart’?"

"You sly fox."

Miaoqiu suddenly reached for Lin Tian’s thigh, breathed warmly as she said, "Husband, I’ve been away for so many days. Didn’t you miss me?"

Lin Tian shivered all over, "Quite a lot..."

"How about us in the car? It’s our yard, no fear."

"Gulp."

Lin Tian swallowed nervously, Miaoqiu sure knew how to play, making his heart itch. Suddenly, his phone rang; it was Pang Yu’s picture.

Opening the picture, he saw a twenty-centimeter black dagger sealed in a plastic bag, the blade surface dark with blue starlight glimmers, bumpy yet sharp beyond words. It was the tip of the Thousand Jin Rock!

Miaoqiu glanced at the picture and stopped her wandering hands, pouted, "Are you going to be busy again?"

"Uh... should I keep you company in the car tonight?"

"Hmph, go on, go on. You big radish not even keeping me company when I’m back." Miaoqiu said, opening the car door, one leg out, turned and added, "Oh right, if you want me to keep the secret, let’s see how you perform tonight."