PFC Chapter 243 Even the Heavenly Palace is Not Peaceful
Chapter 243 Even the Heavenly Palace is Not Peaceful
Chapter 243 Even the Heavenly Palace is Not Peaceful
Seeing this, the celestial maiden showed a satisfied expression, nodded slightly, and said in a gentle tone: "Laojun has always been discerning in his judgment of people. He praised your unique vision, and after seeing you today, I can see that what he said is indeed true."
I just received news that a maid in the Heavenly Palace has died unexpectedly and mysteriously.
This is strange and worrying.
I see that you are quick-witted and discerning; perhaps you can lend Jiang Ziya a hand and uncover the truth of this matter.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao's heart tightened, and he secretly exclaimed, "My God! I thought the Heavenly Palace was a peaceful place, but I never expected that such unsettling things were hidden there."
Yuan Bao agreed without hesitation and hurried toward the Heavenly Palace, filled with nervousness and anticipation.
Upon arriving at the Heavenly Palace, they found Jiang Ziya with a solemn expression, already waiting at the agreed-upon location.
When Jiang Ziya saw Yuan Bao, he nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and then explained the situation to her with a serious expression: "Yuan Bao, to be honest, a murder has occurred in the Heavenly Palace."
A celestial maidservant was brutally murdered in the Jade Pool.
When the maid was discovered, there happened to be four spirit beasts present in the Jade Pool.
These four spirit beasts are either eyewitnesses who know crucial clues, or they are very likely the real culprits who committed the murder.
"There's no time to lose. I urge you, my humble servant, to go and inquire immediately, and listen carefully to their accounts. Perhaps we can find the key clues to solving the case."
Following Jiang Taigong's instructions, Yuan Bao immediately went to find Lei Ling.
Lightning crackled around Lei Ling, giving him an aura of inviolability.
Yuan Bao stepped forward and politely asked, "Lei Ling, do you know anything about the murder of the Heavenly Palace maid at Yaochi?"
Lei Ling suddenly shook his head, and lightning danced around him as he shouted, "It was absolutely not me! My lightning only strikes those lawless trespassers who dare to break into the Heavenly Palace."
However, around the time of the maid's murder, I saw the Golden-Winged Phoenix lurking suspiciously near the Jade Pool, peeking out and behaving very suspiciously. In my opinion, it is the most suspicious!
On his way to find the Golden-Winged Phoenix, Yuan Bao happened to encounter the Golden Crow.
The golden crow was surrounded by blazing flames, its light dazzling.
Seizing the opportunity, Yuan Bao hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Golden Crow, do you have any clues about the murder of the Heavenly Palace maid in Yaochi?"
The Golden Crow raised its head high and said in a loud voice, "Hmph, it has absolutely nothing to do with me. My true fire never burns nameless people."
Recently, the behavior of the Red Water Black Bird has been very strange. It has suddenly become dull and stupid, and only knows how to beg for food all day long. I don't know if it has been possessed by some evil spirit.
I suspect it may have accidentally killed the maid; you should investigate it thoroughly.
Yuan Bao finally found the Golden-Winged Phoenix and repeated Lei Ling's testimony.
Upon hearing this, the golden-winged phoenix's feathers stood on end, its eyes widened in anger, and it said bitterly, "This is simply a frame-up!"
If it wasn't the murderer, how could it possibly know exactly when the maid was killed?
Of course, this is just my suspicion, and we shouldn't accuse it lightly without solid evidence.
Yuan Bao carefully recorded the answers from the three spirit beasts one by one, and then continued on his journey to find the Crimson Water Black Bird, hoping to discover more clues.
Having finally found the Crimson Water Black Bird, Yuan Baogang asked it a question, and the bird immediately barked, "Did you bring any peaches? If you don't have any peaches for me to eat, I won't tell you that the Golden Crow is the murderer!"
On his way back, Yuan Bao pondered the testimonies given by the four spirit beasts.
The Golden-Winged Phoenix's questions to Lei Ling were all reasonable, directly pointing to the suspicious point that Lei Ling knew the time of the maid's murder;
The Golden Crow's suspicions about the Crimson Water Black Bird were not unfounded. The Crimson Water Black Bird's recent abnormal behavior—only asking for peaches and acting in a daze—was hard to ignore.
Yuan Bao frowned, pondering to himself: Who on earth could make the Crimson Water Black Bird look like this?
Filled with doubt, Yuan Bao hurriedly returned to Jiang Ziya and recounted the words of the four spirit beasts in detail and with clear logic.
He then candidly shared his analysis: "Grandpa, after much thought, I think both the Golden-Winged Phoenix and the Golden Crow have merit."
Moreover, the behavior of the Red Water Black Bird was extremely abnormal. It demanded peaches as soon as they met, which was very different from its usual behavior.
But I really can't figure out what caused it to become like this.
After listening, Jiang Ziya's expression turned solemn, and he nodded slightly, saying, "The Heavenly Palace is heavily guarded, and it is extremely difficult for ordinary demons and monsters to infiltrate it."
In my opinion, this incident was most likely the work of a demonic spirit beast in the Heavenly Palace.
These spirit beasts, though intelligent, are ultimately limited in their abilities. If we continue to question them repeatedly like this, we're unlikely to uncover any new clues.
After saying this, Jiang Ziya looked intently at Yuan Bao and spoke again: "Now, you need to make a choice."
Which mythical beast's words do you believe more?
Remember, your choice will directly affect the outcome of your celestial rank assessment, so please consider it carefully before making a decision.
Yuan Bao took a deep breath, and the images of the four spirit beasts and every word they had said flashed through his mind.
Finally, she gritted her teeth and said firmly, "Grandpa, I choose the unusual Crimson Water Black Bird."
Although there is no conclusive evidence at present, its unusual behavior makes me feel that there must be something hidden behind it.
When Yuan Bao resolutely chose the unusual Crimson Water Black Bird, a torrent of demonic flames instantly surged around the bird, and its originally chaotic and dull eyes now burned with an eerie red light.
Realizing that its true nature had been exposed, it let out a mournful roar to the sky, and in an instant, it shed its usual disguise and revealed its ferocious true form as a demon.
Its body swelled several times in size, its feathers turned jet black, and each feather stood upright like a steel needle, exuding a chilling aura.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Bao felt a surge of determination.
She knew she bore the heavy responsibility of seeking justice for her deceased maid, and immediately drew the sword from her waist. The blade gleamed coldly, reflecting her resolute face.
Under Jiang Taigong's expectant gaze, Yuan Bao moved like lightning, rushing towards the demonized Crimson Water Black Bird.
A fierce battle ensued, with Yuan Bao using his superb magic and agile skills to engage in a life-or-death struggle with the Crimson Water Black Bird.
She skillfully dodged the fierce attacks of the Crimson Water Black Bird, and seized the opportunity to stab it in a vital spot with her sword.
After a thrilling and arduous battle, Yuan Bao finally defeated the demon-possessed Crimson Water Black Bird, avenging the long-overdue death of the innocent maid.
After the battle, Yuan Bao sheathed his sword and hurriedly returned with news of the victory to report to Jiang Taigong.
At this moment, although her clothes were slightly disheveled and her hair was a little loose, her eyes revealed determination and pride.
Upon seeing Jiang Taigong, Yuan Bao bowed respectfully and said in a deep voice, "Grandpa, I have successfully punished the demonized Red Water Black Bird, and the deceased maid can finally rest in peace."
"Hmm, not bad! An old friend of mine is the village chief of Pujia Village. He seems to have run into some trouble recently, and he asked you to help him deal with it."