Chapter 792: Wandering Man

Li Yang was shocked and asked quickly: "What happened to Zhang Hui?"

The subordinates said hurriedly: "Zhang Hui is unconscious in the cell and his condition is critical!"

Li Yang stood up immediately after hearing this: "Take me to have a look."

The two hurried to the prison.

As soon as he arrived outside the cell, he heard painful moans coming from inside.

Li Yang quickly walked into the cell and saw Zhang Hui lying on the ground twitching, his face as pale as paper.

"Quickly, help him up." Li Yang ordered.

Several jailers quickly stepped forward and lifted Zhang Hui up against the wall.

Li Yang carefully checked Zhang Hui's condition and found that his whole body was cold, but his forehead was as hot as fire.

"Oh no, it's the evil energy that's coming back." Li Yang frowned.

He quickly took out a silver needle from his sleeve and inserted it into Zhang Hui's Baihui point.

Zhang Hui's body trembled suddenly, and then calmed down slightly.

Li Yang breathed a sigh of relief, turned to his men and said, "Go prepare a quiet room and get some calming medicine."

The men took the order and left.

Li Yang gently patted Zhang Hui's cheek: "Mr. Zhang, can you hear me?"

Zhang Hui opened his eyes with difficulty and said weakly: "I...what's wrong with me?"

Li Yang comforted him: "It's okay, it's just evil. Just take a rest and you'll be fine."

Zhang Hui reluctantly nodded and fell asleep again.

Li Yang stood up and said to the jailer: "Watch carefully and report any abnormalities immediately."

After walking out of the cell, Li Yang's expression became solemn.

"It seems the situation is more serious than I thought." He murmured to himself.

At this time, the men who had just been sent out ran back: "Sir, the quiet room is ready."

Li Yang nodded: "Okay, move Zhang Hui over immediately."

"Remember, you must be careful and don't let outsiders know."

"Yes." The men followed the order and left.

Li Yang stood there, lost in thought.

Zhang Hui's unexpected situation made him realize the urgency of the matter.

He must find out the truth as soon as possible, otherwise not only Zhang Hui will be in danger, but the entire Daxing may also fall into a huge crisis.

At this moment, another subordinate came hurriedly: "Sir, there is someone outside asking to see you."

"They say there are important clues to Mr. Zhang's father's case."

Li Yang frowned: "Oh? Who is it?"

The subordinate replied: "He is an old Taoist priest who calls himself [Yun Youzi]."

A trace of surprise flashed in Li Yang's eyes: "Yun Youzi? Interesting...bring him to see me."

After a while, an old Taoist priest with white beard and hair was brought to Li Yang.

The old Taoist priest saluted Li Yang and said, "I am a poor Taoist wanderer, but I have seen the Master of the State."

Li Yang returned the courtesy and said, "No need to be too polite, Taoist priest. I heard that you have clues about Mr. Zhang's case?"

Yun Youzi nodded: "Yes, Pindao happened to know some inside information about the case eighteen years ago."

Li Yang became interested: "Oh? Master Taoist, please tell me."

Yun Youzi looked around and lowered his voice:

"This matter is very involved, so I can't say more here."

"If the Imperial Master can trust Pindao, why not go with Pindao to a safe place and explain it in detail."

Li Yang pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay, then let's ask the Taoist priest to lead the way."

Yunyouzi smiled slightly: "Please."

The two left the Yamen and quickly disappeared at the end of the street.

At the same time, in a dark basement somewhere in the capital.

The mysterious middle-aged man was discussing something with several of his subordinates.

"How is Zhang Hui doing?" the middle-aged man asked.

One of his men replied: "It has been carried out according to plan. Presumably at this moment, he has..."

Before he finished speaking, he was suddenly interrupted by a violent cough.

I saw the middle-aged man bent over and coughing non-stop, seemingly in great pain.

"My lord!" several of his men exclaimed.

The middle-aged man waved his hand: "It's okay... It's an old problem."

He took a deep breath and managed to stand up straight: "Continue."

The subordinate hesitated for a moment and then said: "According to the spies' report, Li Yang seems to have noticed something."

"He is secretly investigating our actions."

The middle-aged man sneered: "Oh, this Li Yang is really not simple."

"But..." A trace of evil flashed in his eyes, "Since he wants to play, let's have fun with him."

"Go and make arrangements. It's time for our 'old friend' to appear."

Several subordinates responded in unison: "Yes!"

The middle-aged man looked out the window at the gloomy sky and murmured to himself:

"Li Yang, Li Yang... do you think you can control the situation?"

"Unfortunately...you are still too young."

"The real show has just begun."

After saying that, he coughed violently again.

...

Li Yang followed Yun Youzi to a dilapidated Taoist temple on the outskirts of the city.

"This is it." Yun Youzi said, "Please come in."

Li Yang looked around cautiously, and after confirming that there was nothing abnormal, he followed Yun Youzi into the Taoist temple.

The interior of the Taoist temple is simply furnished, with only a few shabby tables and chairs and a dusty statue of a god.

Yun Youzi motioned for Li Yang to sit down, and he sat down opposite him.

"Master Imperial Master," Yun Youzi said, "before we get down to business, Pindao has a question to ask."

Li Yang nodded: "Taoist Master, please tell me."

Yun Youzi narrowed his eyes: "Master National Preceptor, does he know why the case eighteen years ago was suddenly restarted?"

Li Yang was shocked in his heart, but on the surface he remained calm: "This matter is the emperor's will."

Yun Youzi chuckled: "Really? I wonder if the Imperial Master has ever thought about..."

He paused and said meaningfully:

"Why at this time?"

Li Yang was silent, a complicated look flashed in his eyes.

Yun Youzi continued: "The case eighteen years ago seemed to be a simple case of rebellion."

"But in fact, what's involved behind the scenes is much more complicated than imagined."

Li Yang's eyes flashed: "What does the Taoist priest mean by this?"

Yun Youzi smiled mysteriously: "Have you ever heard of the word [Heaven's Secret], Master National Preceptor?"

Li Yang was slightly startled: "Tianji? What kind of secret?"

Yunyouzi did not answer directly, but asked: "Does Master National Preceptor know why there are evil arts?"

Li Yang frowned and thought for a moment, then replied: "Evil magic is a crooked way, created by people with evil intentions."

Yun Youzi shook his head: "No, no. The existence of evil magic is actually for balance."

"Balance?" Li Yang asked in surprise, "What does this mean?"

Yunyouzi explained: "Everything in this world pays attention to the balance of yin and yang."

"Wherever there is good, there is evil. Where there is good, there is evil. This is the law of heaven and earth."

"And the so-called [Tianji] is the power that controls this balance."

Li Yang thoughtfully said: "What the Taoist priest means...is the case eighteen years ago related to this [Heaven's Secret]?"

Yun Youzi nodded: "That's right. Mr. Zhang accidentally came into contact with the secret of [Tianji] back then."

"This will lead to death."

Li Yang asked: "Does restarting the case now mean..."

"That's right," Yunyouzi interrupted, "it means that [Tianji] appears again."

"And this time, I'm afraid it will cause a bigger disturbance."