The strongest nine thousand years old

Chapter 168 Revenge does not last overnight

"It is better to strike first than to gain the advantage. No matter what the other party's plan is, it has to be executed by someone. Without someone, the plan is just empty talk!" Chen Dong's eyes lit up, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

Yan Shiqi, who was sent to follow Qian Liang, reported back that Qian Liang had moved out of Zhuangyuan Building and was living in the house bestowed by His Majesty.

In order to show his importance to the students, Yan Yunzheng branded them as "disciples of the emperor". He granted private houses to the top three winners, and the rest of the people were rewarded according to their scores.

Yan Yunzheng's behavior made the officials realize that these students were favored by the emperor and would surely be promoted to high positions if they made achievements in the future. They tried to win them over and even gave gifts to the student at the bottom of the list.

Some people even pushed their daughters and nieces away and married those students.

To win a future!

The ministers were working hard, but Yan Yunzheng not only did not stop them, but was happy to see it happen. She also wanted to use the ministers as a knife to test the quality of these students.

They are to be sent out to take on the important task of fighting corruption. If they cannot even pass the test of the ministers, they will also fall when faced with the corruption of money and sex by local officials.

Yan Yunzheng would not use such a person.

Yan Yunzheng informed Chen Dong in advance and asked him to send someone to watch secretly.

But she never imagined that the person she trusted would actually kill the top scholar she had chosen and had high hopes for!

Many people came to visit Qian Liang, including ministers and wealthy businessmen. They gave him money and women just to establish a relationship with the number one scholar and invest in him in advance.

Chen Dong and his companions also disguised themselves as wealthy businessmen and visited the top scholar.

"The top scholar has gone to bed. Please come back to line up tomorrow." The butler at the door said impatiently.

Yan Shiqi said with a smile: "Butler, we are wealthy merchants from the south. We heard that the number one scholar is the god of literature, so we came to see him. We brought a top-quality night-shining pearl and wanted to give it to the number one scholar. Please help us, butler."

Yan Shiqi said this as he handed the silver ingot over.

The butler's eyes suddenly lit up, and he put the silver ingot into his pocket without hesitation.

"Since you are so sincere, follow me." said the butler.

The butler brought the four people in and pointed to the room with the door wide open. "The top scholar is inside. Don't delay too long."

Yan Shiqi bowed and entered the house with Chen Dong and two other men dressed as servants.

Chen Dong closed the door.

The action of closing the door made Qian Liang look up from the book, "Open the door, Qian is an upright person and has nothing to hide from others."

Chen Dong said indifferently: "Letting Li Wufeng and Li Yucheng kill me is also fair and aboveboard?"

Qian Liang's heart suddenly skipped a beat; he recognized this voice.

Chen Dong!

"It's you! What are you doing here?" Qian Liang said with a gloomy face, "Li Wufeng and Li Yucheng want to kill you, you can go find them, it has nothing to do with me."

"Li Wufeng has already confessed that he was under your orders." Chen Dong shouted, "Why don't you tell the truth quickly!"

"You are slandering me!" Qian Liang blurted out.

He suddenly realized that if Li Wufeng really confessed, Chen Dong would directly bring a large group of Jinyiwei to arrest him instead of pretending like this!

When Qian Liang reacted, it was too late. Yan Shiqi had already drawn his sword, and the tip of the sword was pointing directly at Qian Liang's chest.

Qian Liang only had a book in his hand. Using the book to block the sword was like hitting a rock with an egg. The book was torn in an instant.

The sword's momentum did not slow down and it pierced into Qian Liang's chest with a "swish".

But precisely because of the obstruction of the book, Yan Shiqi's sword missed the target.

It didn't hit the heart, but was stuck between the sternum half an inch below!

Qian Liang clenched his other hand into a fist and hit Yan Shiqi's wrist hard. A ruthless look flashed in Yan Shiqi's eyes. He was determined to take down Qian Liang even if his wrist was broken!

He turned his wrist suddenly, and the sword edge rotated inside Qian Liang's body. The sword energy was overwhelming, and the tip of the sword even pointed upward half an inch!

"Click"

Qian Liang's punch broke Yan Shiqi's wrist.

And Yan Shiqi's sword took Qian Liang's life!

Life and death only happen in a moment.

Qian Liang felt the vitality draining from his body and gave Chen Dong a complicated look, "How dare you..."

Chen Dong sneered, "I didn't touch you at the banquet, not because I was scared, but because I was giving face to His Majesty. You are a top scholar, do you really think you are such a big shot? Ridiculous!"

Qian Liang died on the spot with great reluctance.

Yan Shiqi pushed Qian Liang onto the chair, drew out his sword, and wiped the blood off the tip of the sword with Qian Liang's brocade robe.

"How is your hand?" Chen Dong asked.

Yan Shiqi's forehead was covered with cold sweat, but he endured the pain and gritted his teeth, "I'm fine!"

"Leave the souvenirs and let's go." Chen Dong ordered.

A piece of debris was thrown at Qian Liang's feet, and Chen Dong and the other three quickly left Qian Liang's room.

The housekeeper saw that the four people had been in for less than half an incense stick of time when they came out, with a look of satisfaction on his face, "That night pearl..."

"The number one scholar likes it very much and said he would host a banquet for my master tonight." said a Jinyiwei.

"Who is your master?" the butler asked tentatively.

Yan Shiqi sullenly rebuked the Jinyiwei, "Don't talk too much."

When he turned to look at the housekeeper, he smiled again, "You'll know in the evening."

The butler sent the four people out of the door with gifts, and felt that the silver ingot was a little hot, so he wanted to return it.

Chen Dong smiled and said, "Save it for you to buy something good for the journey."

The housekeeper didn't understand what he meant.

After sending the four people out, the housekeeper turned around to look for Qian Liang.

"Master, you are hosting a banquet for guests tonight. What food would you like to prepare?" the butler shouted through the door.

Seeing no movement from the door, the butler was stunned for a moment and shouted again.

"Owner?"

He gently reached out and pushed open the door, and what came into view was Qian Liang's body slumped in the chair, with a glaring red spot on his chest!

"The number one scholar is dead!"

The housekeeper was so frightened that he screamed and crawled out.

The news of the top scholar's death spread throughout the streets and alleys in an instant.

Chen Dong and his companions, who had already walked out of the house, tore off their disguises in an alley next door, revealing their flying fish suits underneath.

At the same time, more Jinyiwei gathered and stood behind Chen Dong.

Chen Dong said coldly: "The number one scholar was chosen by His Majesty, but now he has been killed. The murderer really doesn't take His Majesty and the Jinyiwei seriously!"

"The wealthy businessman Li Jie once openly insulted the top scholar, and he is a serious suspect. One team will go to Piaoxiangyuan to arrest him, and another team will follow me to investigate the scene!"

A large group of Jinyiwei, led by Chen Dong, returned to the house of the top scholar.

When the butler saw the Jinyiwei coming, he immediately shouted.

"Officers, please come quickly! The number one scholar has been killed!"

Chen Dong waved his hand, and the Jinyiwei behind him immediately rushed into the house.

Although the housekeeper was frightened, he was still alive. He looked at Chen Dong's very familiar face, and a strong fear suddenly rose in his heart.

"You! It's you!"

Chen Dong smiled faintly at the butler, "You recognize me? In fact, I am Chen Dong, the commander of the Jinyiwei, and also the Viscount of Yucheng appointed by His Majesty."

Chen Dong!

The butler sat down on the ground with a pale face.

He got it all!