Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 786 - 34 Dear Mother [Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch "Hello Dear" for the reward]_1

Chapter 786: Chapter 34 Dear Mother [Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch "Hello Dear" for the reward]_1

After Chu Liang left, Xue Lingxue, Iron Hammer, and others did not just idly wait in the courtyard.

After all, they were disciples with exceptional cultivation from top-notch Immortal Sect, and they were capable experts in their own right, if not compared to monsters like Yang Shenlong, Chu Liang, and Xu Ziyang, who stepped into the Seventh Realm early. Since this matter was essentially Xue Lingxue’s own business and Chu Liang was here to help, she didn’t want to completely rely on him.

According to Hu Sanlang’s information, the fake Xue Lingxue was staying at the place arranged by Flower Tower.

They planned to investigate.

The fake Xue Lingxue had previously appeared twice, disappearing immediately after her performance and leaving no trace. This time they have an address, even if they can’t catch anyone, they might discover some clues.

Lin Bei was a bit hesitant, "Chu Liang has already gone to the palace to investigate, I believe he can figure it out. If we act rashly here, what if we bump into Jing Wuya?"

Relying on his absolute confidence in Chu Liang and the rich experience of working with him, he knew that as long as he stayed put, Chu Liang would handle everything.

If they acted rashly, they might actually cause more harm than good.

The resolve to play it safe ran deep in his bones.

"He may be in danger in the palace at any moment. If we can find out the identity of the imposter, we can directly call for reinforcements to suppress Jing Wuya," thought Xue Lingxue, "This way, he can get himself out sooner."

"You’re right." Iron Hammer was not one to sit idle and agreed, "Let’s go straight and catch that shameless fraud who is impersonating you!"

Hu Sanlang said, "I’ll lead the way."

He was extremely grateful for Chu Liang’s help and wanted to contribute as well. He had just obtained the information and was the most familiar with the situation in Surge Wave City,

"If Miss Xue is going, then I’ll go too," Han Lingshou said hurriedly.

"Where are you going? You can’t even bother to go to the street corner to pee." Lin Bei glanced at him and said, "You better stay at home and wait."

The Yu Bo Mansion was now under martial law in the whole city, all of them could move freely in Surge Wave City, but the monarch, Han Lingshou, would be captured if he walked too far without Chu Liang’s cultivation level.

"Then Young Hero Lin Bei and the Monarch will wait here, we’ll be back shortly," Xue Lingxue rose and said.

Iron Hammer stood up and went with her, Hu Sanlang bowed to Han Lingshou, and then led the way.

"Miss Xue, make sure to be careful!" Han Lingshou shouted, "If you run into any trouble, shout out my name, for I am still..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Xue Lingxue’s uncaring figure had already disappeared from the front door.

"Sigh!" He sighed heavily and muttered, "My sincere affections are wasted, it’s more pitiful to love than not to love..."

"Your Majesty seems to have deep feelings for Miss Xue," Lin Bei remarked from the sideline.

"Yes." Han Lingshou replied, "The more than seven hundred concubines in my palace combined can’t match half of Miss Xue..."

What the heck.

If this isn’t true love, what is?

Hearing this, Lin Bei immediately showed a sympathetic look, "If you’re also such a devoted lover, then we have something to talk about."

...

The fake Xue Lingxue was staying in a mountain-adjacent courtyard arranged by the Flower Tower, which was even more luxurious than where Chu Liang and the others were living. It was quiet and hidden within a garden.

Iron Hammer and the others were standing in the corner opposite the street, sneaking a peek.

"Not sure if the person is inside, but we have to try our luck," Xue Lingxue said.

"This garden is so large, it should not be difficult to sneak in. Let me see where the best..." Iron Hammer began using his Divine Sense to sweep the surroundings.

"No need to bother so much." Xue Lingxue shook her head, then ripped off the white gauze from her face and walked out defiantly.

Iron Hammer hurriedly followed, Hu Sanlang tightened the hood covering his face and followed right after.

There were two muscular guards standing at the entrance of the courtyard. Seeing Xue Lingxue approaching, they showed a slightly surprised expression, "Miss Xue?"

It seems that the imposter hasn’t left yet, Xue Lingxue said to herself, while nodding, "Hmm, thank you for your hard work."

Having said that, she stepped forward and entered the courtyard.

The two guards glanced at each other, both looking confused, "When did she go out?"

"Perhaps she went out to see friends. The two people around her have been here before, haven’t they?"

"..."

After Xue Lingxue entered, she spread her Divine Sense to cover the entire garden, so she didn’t take the wrong path. The three of them came directly to the room where the fake Xue Lingxue had stayed without any obstruction.

As soon as the door was pushed open, a faint fragrance could be sensed.

There was no one in the room anymore, only a clean and tidy room along with this faint aroma.

"It is the Accompaniment String Incense." said Xue Lingxue.

"That’s right, it is unique to our Nanyin Square." added Iron Hammer.

It seemed that the impersonator was indeed an insider from Nanyin Square, or at least someone related to Nanyin Square.

Accompaniment String Incense was a specially made incense of Nanyin Square, which could help one communicate with the Music Law. It was similar to the Wu Dao Incense exclusive to musicians. For people outside of Nanyin Square, it was unlikely they would know about this.

Nothing else was found beyond that.

As with the previous two times, this Xue Lingxue would mysteriously disappear after her performance. If they had arrived a little late, they wouldn’t even have captured this scent.

Just when the three of them were sighing and preparing to leave, they heard a shout coming from outside the door, "Miss Xue! The palace has sent an edict, the monarch is asking for an audience with you!"

"Hm?"

The three exchanged glances, each pondering for a moment.

Counting the time, Chu Liang should have infiltrated Fuyao Royal Palace by now. Is this summons Chu Liang’s doing? Was he trying to bait the fake Xue Lingxue into the palace?

But since she has already left, this summons will naturally be in vain.

However, if Chu Liang hasn’t succeeded yet and this summons was issued by the fake monarch, is there a scheme between him and the fake Xue Lingxue? If they were both disguises created by Jing Wuya with the Treasure Mirror of Retention, they should have some understanding of each other.

If that’s the case, this trip might be worth taking.

That’s what Xue Lingxue thought as she responded, "I’m on my way."

Once out of the garden, a carriage was already waiting to take her to the palace. When they came, these palace attendants were worried that the disciples from Nanyin Square would not be socialized and would be reluctant to accept the summons. Now it seems that they are not as cold as they thought.

The three of them shared a carriage, and quickly arrived at the Fuyao Royal Palace.

After getting through layers of guards and formations, when they reached the surroundings of the sleeping palace, it suddenly became clear. Because the previous fake monarch had issued a decree that guards were not allowed to get too close to the sleeping palace courtyard.

Hu Sanlang and Iron Hammer were left waiting outside the door, while Xue Lingxue entered the sleeping palace alone. In front of a group of guards, Iron Hammer loudly said, "Lingxue, if there’s anything happening, give me a shout. I’ll rush in to save you immediately!"

The surrounding guards were all taken aback.

Because according to their understanding of that monarch... it might really be possible.

Xue Lingxue knocked on the door of the sleeping palace, and saw a person with the face of Han Lingshou sitting on the table. The two looked at each other for a moment, both with a hint of suspicion.

"Sit." The fake monarch pointed at the chair in front of him first.

Xue Lingxue sat down, looking at this person’s eyes and wondering if they were Chu Liang. She paused for a moment, preparing to try and test them.

She knew that the person opposite was a fake, but she was not sure which fake it was. If the person opposite was Chu Liang, then she could tell him that she was the real Xue Lingxue; if the person opposite was the fake monarch, then she would have to convince them that she was the fake Xue Lingxue.

After a moment of rapid logical deduction, she was the first to ask, "What does the monarch want from me?"

"I just want to meet Miss Xue." The "Han Lingshou" on the opposite side answered without revealing any secrets.

Xue Lingxue felt that she should reveal some information that only she and Chu Liang would know, so she could instantly determine the other party’s identity.

So she asked again, "Monarch, you are also a lover of the qin. Have you ever heard my masterpiece, the ’Song of Rejuvenation’?"

’Song of Rejuvenation’ was used for healing. The disciples of Nanyin Square usually wouldn’t play it during performances. When she first met Chu Liang in the Southern Border City, she had played this song for him, which had saved Chu Liang once.

If he heard it, he must understand.

"Hehe, I have certainly heard it." As expected, Han Lingshou across from her showed a knowing smile, "Mother."