Chapter 155 Who is the Third Brother?
Chapter 155 Who is the Third Brother?
Night fell over the Qi residence, and a heavy sorrow filled the air.
Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Ziyue properly arranged the remains of the 386 people in the Qi family, gave the servants a proper burial, and comforted the families.
Thinking of her loving parents, the venerable Old Master Qi, the kind Uncle Lin, and the adorable little Dingzi, Qi Yushuang's maid Xiao Cui...
All those who had once been by Qi Yuxuan's side left overnight.
Qi Yuxuan was already feeling heavy-hearted and grieving, and the cruel cold of the snowy winter made his heart sink even further.
He remained silent, busy the whole time. His already icy face was now even more frigid, like a snow sculpture.
Qiu Ziyue stood silently by her side, her eyes also filled with tears, but she knew that now was not the time to cry, and she had to be strong.
The cemetery was solemn, snowflakes danced in the air, and the east wind was biting. The newly erected tombstones looked particularly desolate under the moonlight.
Qi Yuxuan slowly walked to his parents' tombstone, knelt down, clenched his fists, and was overwhelmed with grief.
"Father, mother..."
Qi Yuxuan's voice choked with emotion, "I will definitely find the mastermind behind this and avenge you!"
He raised his head, gazing at the winter sun in the sky, and made a firm vow in his heart:
"No matter the cost, I will eliminate the murderer who killed my whole family!"
Meanwhile, Yun Feiyang was carrying out an important mission—to send a message to Li Keyong via carrier pigeon.
The letter detailed the circumstances of the Qi family tragedy and hoped that Li Keyong could help find out who the third brother mentioned in the diary was.
Yun Feiyang stood on the roof and gently released the carrier pigeon in his hand.
The carrier pigeon spread its wings and flew away into the distance.
However, just as the carrier pigeon was halfway through its flight, a black arrow suddenly shot out from the shadows and struck the pigeon's wing.
The carrier pigeon struggled for a few moments before finally falling helplessly to the ground, unable to continue its mission.
Upon seeing this, Yun Feiyang's heart sank, and he hurriedly went over to check.
He picked up the injured carrier pigeon and found that it was on the verge of death.
Yun Feiyang realized that someone was deliberately preventing the message from being passed out, and there must be a bigger conspiracy behind it.
He quickly returned to the Qi residence and informed Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Ziyue of the situation.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yuxuan's eyes grew even colder and more resolute: "It seems the murderer doesn't want us to receive any assistance. But this only strengthens my resolve; I must find out the truth and avenge my family!"
Qiu Ziyue nodded in agreement: "We must be more careful; the murderer is clearly more cunning than we imagined."
Qi Yuxuan stood up, gazing into the darkness in the distance, his heart filled with boundless grief and indignation, and a profound determination:
"No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, I will persevere. For my family, for justice, I will find the mastermind behind this and eliminate them!"
After the seven-day mourning period, Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan, along with Yun Feiyang, Liu Qingluo, Zhuifeng, and Liuxu, left Yangzhou and went to Xinzhou, Shanxi to find Prince Li Keyong of Jin.
"Is everyone ready?" Qi Yuxuan looked around, his voice steady and powerful.
Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with trust and support.
Qi Yuxuan clutched the diary in his arms tightly. It was a precious relic left by his father, Qi Jiangfeng, and it might be able to guide them.
Let's go.
Qiu Ziyue said softly, and the group embarked on a long journey.
The journey from Yangzhou to Xinzhou was long and arduous.
Along the way, they not only had to deal with the harsh weather, but also had to be wary of potential enemies.
After several days of trekking, they finally arrived in Xinzhou, Shanxi.
Outside Xinzhou City, rolling hills and towering ancient trees create an exceptionally tranquil atmosphere.
However, countless unknown dangers lurk behind this tranquility.
After entering Xinzhou City, Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Ziyue led everyone to the Prince of Jin's Mansion.
Prince Li Keyong of Jin had already learned of their arrival and personally greeted them.
"Young Master Qi, Miss Qiu, you've worked hard."
Li Keyong spoke calmly, but a hint of worry appeared in his eyes, "I heard you brought important news?"
Qiu Ziyue nodded slightly, took out the diary from her bosom and handed it to Li Keyong: "This is the diary written by my father-in-law, Qi Jiangfeng, before his death. Perhaps it can help us find the mastermind behind this."
Li Keyong took the diary and began to read it carefully.
The more he looked, the more serious his expression became. Finally, he raised his head and sighed.
"Based on the description in the diary, this third brother... is very likely Zhu Wen."
"Zhu Wen?"
Qi Yuxuan frowned. "How could he be the third brother?"
Li Keyong explained:
“That bastard Zhu Wen is a despicable villain. His real name is Zhu Quanzhong, and I had some dealings with him in my early years.”
"Then why does your godfather hate him so much?" Qiu Ziyue asked.
"Zhu Wen was ambitious and ruthless in his pursuit of power. After suppressing the Huang Chao Rebellion, he was gradually corrupted by power and became cold and ruthless. Later, he tried to kill me at Shangyuan Post Station. I escaped with my life on the line, and from then on, we were mortal enemies."
Qiu Ziyue was shocked: "So, in order to achieve his goal, he didn't hesitate to kill our whole family?"
Li Keyong nodded: "Judging from the situation, Yu Xuan's father, Qi Jiangfeng, may have met him in the military camp years ago and became sworn brothers after getting along very well. But I guess he may be coveting some treasure, and he is even willing to betray and kill his brother."
Qi Yuxuan clenched his fists, burning with rage: "I must find him and avenge my family!"
Li Keyong comforted him, "Calm down, Young Master Qi. Revenge is no easy task; we need to devise a meticulous plan. I will fully support you and provide all necessary assistance."
Qiu Ziyue said gratefully, "Thank you for your help, Prince Jin. We will be more careful and live up to your expectations."
Inside the Prince of Jin's residence, Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Ziyue discussed their next course of action with Li Keyong.
Li Keyong promised to send elite troops to assist them and provide intelligence support.
Meanwhile, Yun Feiyang, Liu Qingluo, Zhuifeng, and Liuxu are also making active preparations to ensure the operation goes smoothly.
As night falls, the starry sky outside Xinzhou City is dazzling.
Qi Yuxuan stood in the courtyard, gazing into the distance, his heart filled with hope and determination.
“No matter what, I will persevere,” he said in a low voice. “For my family, for justice, I will find Zhu Wen and make him pay the price he deserves.”
Qiu Ziyue walked to his side and gently took his hand: "Let's face this together, we will definitely succeed."
“My wife, you have lost all your martial arts skills. I am worried that you may encounter some misfortune. Why don’t you go back to the Valley of Passion and wait for me?” Qi Yuxuan said.
"Don't mention it, Yuxuan. As husband and wife, we should share joys and sorrows. Now that I've lost my martial arts skills, who knows, I might even become your teacher. I have many unique skills," Qiu Ziyue said with a smile.
"By the way, your father mentioned his third brother in his diary, so your father might be your second or eldest brother. Who is the other sworn brother?" Qiu Ziyue asked.
"I don't know either. It seems this is a deep issue. We'll need to search for clues and it will take some time," Qi Yuxuan sighed.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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