Chapter 586 Entering the Cellar

Late at night, everything is silent.

Outside the cave, the moonlight shines like water on the silent land. Jia Xu was filled with doubts.

Jia Xu frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "What's going on? Why did you leave so late at night and be so mysterious?"

Lei Tiangui's eyes flickered and he lowered his voice and said, "Don't worry about anything, just leave late at night. As for the reason, you will naturally know it in the future."

Jia Xu fell into deep thought. He secretly wondered, who is saving him?

Lei Tiangui put Jia Xu into a sack again.

Jia Xu couldn't see anything in the darkness, and felt as if he was involved in an unknown adventure.

Jia Xu couldn't help but asked softly: "Where are we going?"

Lei Tiangui kept walking and replied briefly: "You will know when we get there. If you ask again, I will beat you to death."

Stars twinkled in the night sky, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching their actions.

Jia Xu's heart was full of uneasiness, not knowing what was waiting for him.

It was late at night, and the county magistrate Wang Liang was lying on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

The candlelight in the room flickered, reflecting his tired face.

Several government officials were leaning on their chairs with tired faces. They had worked overtime and were already exhausted.

One of the officials complained: "Sir, there is no way to find out this. The prime minister must have done it."

Another yamen servant echoed: "Maybe he will find a scapegoat to take the blame in the end."

Wang Liang frowned and scolded: "Don't talk nonsense! Don't jump to conclusions without evidence."

Wang Liang felt depressed. He stood up, walked to the window, and stared at the dark night.

He knew the importance of this case and could not be careless in the slightest.

He turned to the officials and said, "We will continue the investigation tomorrow and don't give up any clues."

The government officials nodded helplessly, but their hearts were full of helplessness.

Also unable to sleep was Xi Yu.

Xi Yu sat quietly at the table, frowning, lost in thought.

He murmured to himself: "This matter may have something to do with Liu Long, but he is in the dark, and I have no way of knowing where he is."

Xiyu's mood was as erratic as the breeze at night.

He stood up and paced back and forth in the room, his steps heavy and anxious.

"Liu Long, where are you?"

Xiyu couldn't sleep, and had many thoughts in his mind, so he walked back and forth in the yard.

Xi Yu inadvertently caught a glimpse of the faint candlelight in the small Buddhist hall, and couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity in his heart.

He slowly walked to the small Buddhist hall, opened the door, and saw Wu Guotai kneeling devoutly in front of the Buddha statue, praying silently.

When Wu Guotai heard the noise, he turned around, saw Xi Yu, smiled and said, "Prime Minister, I am praying for Buddha's blessing on your matter."

Xi Yu felt moved in his heart.

He walked up and said, "Wu Guotai, why do you have to worry about me? It's so late. You should go back and rest."

Wu Guotai stood up and said gently: "You are a good person. I believe Buddha will bless you."

At this time, the night wind blew gently, bringing a bit of coolness. Xi Yu looked at Wu Guotai's kind face, and his heart was filled with gratitude.

The flowers and plants in the yard looked particularly peaceful under the moonlight, as if they were listening to their conversation.

Xi Yu took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, mother, for your concern. I will keep it in my heart."

Wu Guotai nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go back first, and you can rest early."

Xi Yu saw Wu Guotai off from the small Buddhist hall and watched her figure disappear into the night, feeling extremely warm in her heart again.

Lei Tiangui took Jia Xu to a cellar.

The entrance to the cellar was a narrow doorway, surrounded by debris, which looked a bit eerie.

Lei Tiangui opened the door, and a damp breath hit his face.

He walked down the steep stairs.

There was a faint earthy smell filling the cellar, and a faint candlelight flickered on the walls.

Lei Tiangui walked to a dilapidated table and released Jia Xu from the sack.

Jia Xu rubbed his eyes and looked around. He saw several candles burning here, a table and chairs in the dark room, and a woman wearing a mask sitting there.

The woman raised her head and stared at Jia Xu through the gap in her mask.

Her voice was low and hoarse: "You are finally here, Jia Xu."

Jia Xu was shocked. He had never seen this woman before, but he felt a strong hostility from her tone.

He asked warily: "Who are you? Why did you bring me here?"

The woman sneered: "It doesn't matter who I am, what's important is that you must thank me for saving you."

"Then why did you save me?"

Jia Xu frowned and asked again: "What is this place? Why did you bring me here?" There was a hint of fear and doubt in his voice.

Lei Tiangui glared at him and said viciously: "Don't ask so many questions, just cooperate with us, or I will kill you."

The alleyway is filled with a damp smell, and the walls are covered with moss, which seems to tell the vicissitudes of time.

Jia Xu swallowed and felt a chill rising up his spine.

He knew he was in a very dangerous situation, but he still tried to stay calm.

"I just want to know where I am so that I can better cooperate with you." Jia Xu's voice was trembling.

Lei Tiangui sneered: "You don't need to know that much, you just need to remember that if you don't obey, you won't be able to leave here alive."

After that, Lei Tiangui picked up Jia Xu and put him in an alleyway.

There is a bed here.

Jia Xu took a deep breath. He knew that he could only take one step at a time and try his best to protect his own safety.

After that, Lei Tiangui walked out.

Although Jia Xu didn't know what was going on, he decided to escape.

After about a few hours.

Jia Xu took steps cautiously, secretly guessing that it was getting late.

The silence of the night shrouded the surroundings like a heavy curtain, making the sound of his heartbeat particularly clear in the silence.

He moved quietly, his steps light and cautious, fearing to make any noise.

The surroundings were dark and the streets were narrow and winding.

Jia Xu was not familiar with this place to begin with, and now he felt endless confusion.

Every street looks similar, and the outlines of the buildings are blurred in the darkness, like lost mazes.

He became more and more desperate, looking around anxiously, and his steps became panicked.

Fear gradually crept into my heart.

He couldn't help but wonder: "Where is this? How should I get out? Am I really going to be trapped here?"

Just when he was helpless, two soldiers-looking people suddenly appeared in front of him.

Their figures looked tall and majestic in the darkness, and they walked towards Jia Xu with firm steps.

"Stop! Where do you want to run?" one of the soldiers shouted loudly.

Jia Xu stopped and looked at them nervously, a thin layer of sweat forming on his forehead.

He stammered in explanation: "I...I was just lost. I wasn't trying to run away, really. Please believe me."

"Stop talking nonsense! Come back with us!" Another soldier said unceremoniously, with unquestionable majesty in his tone.

Jia Xu felt panicked, and he tried to resist and break free from their restraints.

But unfortunately the opponent was too strong, and his struggle seemed so feeble.

Their movements were quick and precise, leaving him no chance to escape.

Eventually, he was forcibly taken back to the room.

Jia Xu sat beside the bed, feeling heavy.

He looked at the two soldiers with confusion and fear in his eyes.

"What do you want?" He couldn't help asking, with a tremor in his voice.

The soldiers looked at him coldly and did not answer. Their expressions were serious and cold.

"I want to know, what is your purpose in bringing me here?" He asked again, with firmness in his tone.

The two soldiers looked at each other, seeming to be discussing something.

After a moment, one of the soldiers said: "You don't need to know too much. As long as you stay here and wait for further instructions."

Jia Xu's heart sank, and he understood that he would not be able to get any more information from them for the time being.

Gradually, fatigue set in and his eyes began to feel heavy.

Although he was filled with uneasiness, his body's demands forced him to take a break.

He lay on the bed and closed his eyes, but his thoughts were still wandering in confusion.

What secrets does this mysterious place hide?

On the other side, where Liu Long lives.

The silence of the night was broken by Liu Long's painful groan. In the dark room, Liu Long curled up on the bed, holding his stomach tightly with his hands.

Liu Long's face was full of pain, and his stomach hurt so much that he couldn't sleep peacefully.

He gritted his teeth and endured the waves of pain.

"How could this happen...it hurts me so much..."

Liu Long murmured to himself, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

He climbed out of bed with difficulty and walked to the toilet with stumbling steps. The cool night breeze hit him, making him shiver.

After returning to bed, the pain did not subside, but became more severe.

He kept moaning, hoping to find a doctor to help him.

"I have to go find the doctor... This hurts too much..." Liu Long thought in his heart.

However, his body didn't obey his orders at all, as if he was bound by an invisible force.

He tried to struggle to get up, but his body was limp and he had no strength at all.

"What should I do...who can help me..."?

Liu Long's heart was filled with despair and fear.

Outside the window, the wind blew gently and the leaves rustled.

Liu Long looked out the window, hoping in his heart that someone would hear his cry and save him from this painful torture.

At this moment, suddenly, a strange light flashed, and Liu Long vaguely saw the old god appearing next to him.

The figure of the old god was looming in the light, as if with a hint of ridicule.

Liu Long's eyes widened and he looked at the old god in surprise.

"Is this... is this true? Old god, why did you..." His voice trembled.

However, when he took a closer look, he realized it was just an illusion.

The light gradually dissipated, and the figure of the old god also disappeared.

Liu Long gasped, his heart filled with confusion and fear.

After a moment, Liu Long's eyes widened again, and he seemed to see the shadow of the old god again.

"No! What the hell is going on?" he yelled, his voice echoing around the room.

"Is it because I killed the old immortal, so I am being punished now?" Such thoughts flashed through Liu Long's mind.

He frowned tightly, absolutely not believing that it would be like this.

"No, I don't believe it! There must be other explanations for this." Liu Long gritted his teeth and said secretly.

Because of the tremendous pain, Liu Long's consciousness began to blur, and he muttered nonsense.

"Zhao Qiang... you, why are you here?" Liu Long said weakly.

At this time, he seemed to see Zhao Qiang appearing in front of him.

Zhao Qiang's face was pale, and there was a trace of sadness in his eyes.

"I'm already dead, Liu Long, this is your retribution." Zhao Qiang's voice seemed to come from the underworld.

Liu Long's eyes widened and he looked at Zhao Qiang in horror.

"No, it's impossible! This must be an illusion!" he said tremblingly.

However, when he looked carefully again, Zhao Qiang's figure disappeared again.

The silence in the room became even more eerie, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching him secretly.

Liu Long's breathing became more and more rapid, and the pain in his body made him gradually lose consciousness.

Slowly, he passed out from the pain and fell on the bed, as if being swallowed by an invisible force.

The next day, the sun shone in the courtyard of Liu Xie's manor, and Xi Yu walked over in a hurry.

The gate to the manor was open.

In the courtyard, the flowers, plants and trees sway gently in the breeze, as if they are telling something.

Xi Yu finally found Liu Xie, and he hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

"Prime Minister, why do you have time to come to me today?"

"Your Majesty, I hope you can tell me about Liu Long's situation. Jia Xu was rescued. I think this must have something to do with Liu Long." Xi Yu's voice was filled with urgency.

Liu Xie frowned slightly, he was obviously surprised by the news.

"I just learned that something happened to Jia Xu. But to be honest, I'm not particularly familiar with Liu Long." Liu Xie said with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

A trace of disappointment flashed in Xi Yu's eyes, but he did not give up.

Liu Xie said that the members of the royal family are indeed very special.

You can't possibly know them all.

Besides, brothers Liu Long and Liu Song also committed crimes because of their ancestors.

They have already separated from everyone. In this case, it is impossible for me to know their situation.

"Prime Minister, do you think this matter has anything to do with Liu Long?"

"I can't be sure yet, but I would rather believe that this is the case."

Xi Yu hopes that Liu Xie can provide Liu Long's appearance, and then he can make a good statistics.

Liu Xie suddenly felt a little embarrassed, because this was indeed a very difficult thing to handle.

"If Your Majesty feels embarrassed, then forget it." Xi Yu said.

Liu Xie sighed, Xi Yu, when he asked for help, he didn't finish it.

He felt particularly uncomfortable.

"Your Majesty, you don't have to feel uneasy."

"But I will try my best to see if anyone else knows."

Of course Xi Yu understood that Liu Xie didn't say this just to deal with him.

But sincerely think about yourself.

"In this case, I will leave first."

Liu Xie nodded, and he suddenly noticed something was wrong with Xi Yu's voice.

"Does the Prime Minister have a cold?"

Xi Yu said that he did have a cold and had just recovered.

It's all caused by my own impatience.

"Do you want me to make an announcement outside? No one is allowed to talk about the Prime Minister casually?"

"No need, the people's mouth is on them, and they can do whatever they want."

Xi Yu left here quickly, still feeling very heavy.

But Wang Liang and the government officials continued to search for answers.

On this day, he told the government officials that they must cheer up and first change their own mental thoughts.

The more they think that Xi Yu did this, the less likely they are to truly complete the task from their hearts.

"Think about it, if this matter is investigated and it is proven that it has nothing to do with the Prime Minister, wouldn't you have done a great service?"

Several government officials thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case.

The next day, Jia Xu got up and found Lei Tiangui beside him.

"Get up, let's go have breakfast quickly."

Jia Xu still had an unhappy look on his face.

"Brother Lei, can you tell me who you are?"

"I can't tell you this question. You just need to stay here obediently."

Jia Xu was indeed hungry, so he followed the other party to the place where he saw the woman yesterday.

But the woman was not there.

There are several meals on a table.

After all, Lei Tiangui was familiar with the food, so he started eating it directly.

Jia Xu was still hesitating.

"What's wrong? Don't you dare to eat it? Are you afraid that it's poisonous?" Lei Tiangui started mocking.

"Then eat, who is afraid of whom?"

While Jia Xu was eating, he thought of his family.

If he was really killed, his wife would be very sad.

And now that his whereabouts are unknown, it is probably a comfort to his wife.

And there is another point, since he can't find it now, people must think that Xi Yu rescued him.

This would be extremely detrimental to Xi Yu's reputation.

He suddenly felt a little sorry for Xi Yu.

So while I was eating, I started to stay in a daze and did not continue to fill my mouth with food.

"Eat quickly, what are you thinking about."

"I'm thinking that I did something wrong once, which caused a series of reactions. Now people will definitely rely on the prime minister to rescue me secretly."

Hearing this answer, Lei Tiangui was very shocked.

"At this time, are you still thinking about Xi Yu? If it weren't for him, how could you have reached this point? You are his loyal minister, but he wants to kill you. What kind of person is this?"

Jia Xu looked at Lei Tiangui carefully.

What does it mean? Is there some deep hatred between Lei Tiangui and Xi Yu?

If this is the case, then by rescuing him, are they going against Xi Yu?

His brows furrowed.

When Lei Tiangui saw that he didn't eat, he stopped paying attention to him.

Jia Xu looked around.

There is no sunlight in this cellar.

Do I have to live in this dark environment for the rest of my life?

What should I do if I can't escape yet? (End of chapter)