Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 644 None of Them are Fuel-Efficient Lamps

Chapter 644: Chapter 644 None of Them are Fuel-Efficient Lamps

"Bai Meigui?"

Lin Fan looked skeptically at the Dragon Emperor.

He hadn’t expected that his unseen mother-in-law would have such a nickname.

"You’re speaking of the heroic thief Bai Meigui? She is the pride of our nation."

Xue Muhua, being from the Cultivation World, naturally had a wealth of knowledge.

Upon hearing that code name, he immediately thought of something.

"Indeed, it’s that Bai Meigui who’s wanted worldwide, the female heroic thief who specializes in stealing back lost national treasures from abroad to our country. The Ding Shui Pearl that was brought out this time was cleverly retrieved by her from the British Museum, but after that incident, she mysteriously disappeared."

The Dragon Emperor said this with a sense of regret shaking his head.

Such a heroic thief is greatly admired.

"But you just said that Bai Meigui made the Cultivation World tremble. What did you mean by that?"

Lin Fan naturally knew that after she stole the Ding Shui Pearl, she vanished without a trace.

But the earlier statement meant something else.

"Do you think anyone can steal treasures from the British Museum, which is filled with black magic? Moreover, twenty years ago, Bai Meigui wiped out an organization that specialized in smuggling national treasures out of the country. That organization had experts beyond Ninth Grade. Isn’t that enough?"

The Dragon Emperor’s words brought a smile to Lin Fan’s face.

Indeed, his mother-in-law was no ordinary person.

"Is there any news about who Bai Meigui really is? Which sect or family does she belong to? Or does she have any partners or the like?"

These might be clues to solving the mystery of his mother-in-law’s death.

"I really don’t know about that; after all, Bai Meigui is a lone ranger who has always shrouded her true identity. If it weren’t for the Ding Shui Pearl that you brought out, I would have almost forgotten about this matter. But one thing I’m clear about is that when she wiped out that organization, they had countless treasures in their hands. Only Bai Meigui knows where they went."

The Dragon Emperor shook his head.

The emergence of Bai Meigui was definitely sensational and likewise was her disappearance.

All of it remains a mystery.

"It seems that only by finding someone from the Seven Killings Alliance can we understand the real ins and outs here."

Lin Fan stroked his chin.

It could be a fallout over unequal shares among accomplices, or perhaps a revenge killing.

But the truth will probably only unfold after they catch Wang Hu and interrogate him thoroughly.

"Alright, I’ve told you everything I know about Bai Meigui’s matter, so isn’t it your turn to talk about what happened last night?"

The Dragon Emperor narrowed his eyes, staring at Lin Fan.

Having just received a report from Zhao Jiaqi, the Three Emperors were taking it very seriously.

"Last night, the Yin Yang Saintess told me to be careful of the north side of the city, and then she was taken away by Hino Hiroshi..."

Lin Fan recounted the events from beginning to end.

After hearing this, everyone went silent.

"That must be that cunning Hino Hiroshi deliberately muddying the waters. Their Array is clearly in the western outskirts of the city; what business do they have up in the north? I think they want to disperse our forces by laying a deliberate trap."

Zhao Jiaqi certainly didn’t believe in the so-called array eye theory north of the city.

"And what do you think?"

The Dragon Emperor didn’t dismiss Zhao Jiaqi’s words.

Instead, he turned to Lin Fan.

"I... really don’t know. After all, in this situation where friend and foe are indistinguishable, plus considering the cunning nature of Hino Hiroshi, it wouldn’t be surprising if this is a lie. But the problem is, such a crude lie is easy to see through, so why would he have Qiuyuan Hongmei act it out?"

Lin Fan frowned.

There is something suspect about this anomaly.

He couldn’t believe it, yet he couldn’t completely dismiss it either.

"He’s counting on your hesitance, that’s why he’s resorting to such lies to try to sway our judgment. After all, the Array has already been set up, and it’s situated right above the ley lines. Once activated, it can suppress the surge of the ley lines, along with the other one hundred and eight smaller arrays, to hold down the dragon energy of the ley lines. This is a certainty; there can’t be any changes to that."

Zhao Jiaqi’s voice was still resolute.

Under sophisticated analysis, any inferior lie would be elevated several notches.

It was a strategy as well.

"Right now, the approach of the Jiazi Plan means any small movement could trigger a huge reaction, so we have discussed it and decided to take it seriously. How about you two head to City North in the next few days? If you happen to find any clues, that would allow us to prepare in advance."

After much deliberation, the Dragon Emperor was still somewhat uneasy.

The arts of Xuanmen sometimes didn’t play by the rules.

And now both sides had placed significant bets.

A slight misstep could have unimaginable consequences.

"Okay, no problem."

Lin Fan nodded. If he didn’t take a look himself, he would also feel uneasy.

Although Zhao Jiaqi was still opposed, since it was an order from her grandfather, she had no choice but to comply.

So the two of them left the tent and drove straight toward the northern part of the city.

"We only have a rough direction, where do we even start searching?"

Zhao Jiaqi, who was driving, couldn’t help but worry as she looked at the distant mountains.

"Aren’t you a descendant of the Banshan Taoist? Where to go is also up to you," Lin Fan shrugged and said, "By the way, do you know anything about the Western Ridge Weird Saint?"

Ever since yesterday, when the Western Ridge Weird Saint was filled with malice toward him, he had been dwelling on it.

Especially the mention of thirty years ago, which was clearly before he was born.

"I don’t know much. His nickname ’Weird Saint’ naturally means he is eccentric and rarely interacts with others, but every time he appears, he does so with the Wushan Ancestor. Only such an oddball could possibly smell right to each other," replied Zhao Jiaqi with a shake of her head.

These high-ranking figures on the divine list rarely showed themselves.

"Then do you know what major event happened thirty years ago?"

"Big brother, what kind of joke is that? I’m only twenty-one this year. How would I know what happened nine years ago?"

Zhao Jiaqi couldn’t help but roll her eyes.

Was her experience really that old?

"Of course, I know you wouldn’t know, but is there a way you can look into it? After all, you might not know the minor details, but there must be records of the major events, right? You are the Dragon Emperor’s granddaughter, surely you can handle this small matter."

Lin Fan certainly knew Zhao Jiaqi didn’t know.

But her grandfather definitely would.

"You’ve actually asked the right person for this. I might indeed know something."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jiaqi suddenly revealed a mischievous smile.

"Since its establishment, the Long Fang Organization has had a dedicated department responsible for recording matters, big and small, in the martial world and compiling them into archives. It’s not just the last thirty years; even those from fifty or seventy years ago can be found. However..."

"However what?"

Lin Fan looked at Zhao Jiaqi eagerly.

If he could find relevant archives, perhaps he could unravel the mystery of the Demon Qi in him.

"However, these are classified materials. Without three-star clearance, it’s impossible to access them. But I happen to know my grandfather’s password. It’s just that the cost... Can you afford it?"

"What’s the cost?"

Seeing Zhao Jiaqi’s secretive demeanor, Lin Fan was curious.

"Getting my help isn’t difficult; just promise me one condition."

"What condition? It’s not like you want me to sleep with you, right? Actually, I could make do!"

Lin Fan rubbed his nose.

"Get lost, I haven’t thought of it yet. I’ll tell you when I do!"