Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 347 - 322 Part 2

Chapter 347: Chapter 322 Part 2

Ju Nanyi and the others had been waiting precisely for this moment, unaware that their adversaries had been doing the same.

The ghost figure Gui Si had to make a circuit in the air before collecting the ghost shadow in everyone’s view, easily fitting it into his Black Gourd. As he was about to descend, naturally, the routes below had been sealed off by Yu Yuan’s men, forming a blockade tight on all sides.

Gui Si had no intention of taking another path. Elder Can had drilled the plan into them time and again. Moreover, Gui Si, being the most cowardly, had put in extra effort. At that moment, he leaped towards the net closest to Yu Yuan; but pretending to realize the trap beneath him just as he was about to jump in, he feigned a last-moment discovery.

"Quick, don’t let him get away— "Yu Yuan, as if fueled by adrenaline, charged to the front and lunged towards Gui Si. Ju Nanyi swiftly took Yu Yuan’s position, rapidly closing the Soul-Collecting Net and entangling Gui Si’s feet.

"Hiss— "The Soul-Collecting Net was indeed formidable, eliciting a wrenching pain at the touch of Gui Si’s feet, causing him to tremble violently. Yet, to appear more convincing, Gui Si did not try to dodge but instead struggled desperately.

"Don’t let him get away— "This was Yu Yuan’s first close encounter with a ghost shadow manipulator. He refused to let go, charging at Gui Si with reckless abandon.

Ju Nanyi suddenly felt that something was off and, seeing Yu Yuan’s reckless charge, he had a sense of foreboding. He stepped onto the Soul Net and moved in Yu Yuan’s direction.

Gui Si, of course, had no intention of being captured by Yu Yuan. He entangled himself with Yu Yuan in an instant, and the ghost shadow crawled out from behind Gui Si, coiling and attacking Yu Yuan all at once.

At that moment, Yu Yuan could think of nothing else; he was determined to capture Gui Si, even at the cost of half his life, as the ghost shadow charged towards him. Ju Nanyi’s whip lashed out, striking directly at the ghost shadow.

"Awoo— " The ghost shadow let out a piercing shriek, its sound sharp and terrifying, threatening to shatter eardrums.

Seeing this, Gui Si had no real intention of confronting them. As the move failed, he seized the opportunity to escape, stepping on Yu Yuan while attempting to leap away, shedding his outer robe in the process.

Yu Yuan grabbed the robe, intent on pursuing Gui Si, who kicked at Yu Yuan and fled like a desperate, cornered cur, clumsily escaping.

Yu Yuan immediately wanted to give chase.

"Don’t bother chasing— " Ju Nanyi abruptly spoke out, causing everyone to pause. At the same time, they realized that if they hadn’t trapped this person, once he released all the ghost shadows, they would be no match for him.

"Captain— "

"Lord— "

Yu Yuan presented the robe to Ju Nanyi.

Ju Nanyi furrowed his brow.

"Lord, look at this fabric. It’s exclusive to Zheng Capital. And this embroidery, as well as this." Yu Yuan had pulled a belt from the robe, and on that belt, a clan emblem was clearly embroidered.

Everyone was startled, and Yu Yuan looked at Ju Nanyi in shock.

"Lord, this is an item from Zong Sheng Residence." How could something from Zong Sheng Residence be in the possession of one who controlled a ghost shadow? Everyone gazed dumbfounded at the object in Yu Yuan’s hand.

A horrifying suspicion gradually took shape in their minds. Could these ghost shadows be related to Zong Sheng Residence?

Ju Nanyi remained silent. The moment he saw the robe, he had a vague inkling of its origin. Ju Nanyi couldn’t claim to have a photographic memory, but he recognized the fabric as Golden Brocade, a trendy material in Zheng Capital, which was expensive. He had seen the patterns that Wen Zan had produced.

He had heard from Wen Zan that only two bolts of fabric had been produced, but Zheng Nianru had taken a batch, claiming that it was intended for a betrothal gift to the Zong Sheng Residence and had a garment specially made from it.

Even so, it would be unlikely for Zong Yunqian to leave such a distinctive garment behind unless there was an intent to frame someone.

"Lord, this matter surely cannot be disconnected from the Zong Sheng Residence. Perhaps we should now..." Yu Yuan immediately passed over his belt, having carelessly tossed the garment to a nearby guard.

Zong Yunqian also felt that the Golden Brocade was a newly produced fabric. If not for Wen Zan, he wouldn’t have recognized it, and moreover, everyone’s focus had missed this garment, so it was very possible that Zong Yunqian didn’t know about this fabric either.

Therefore, it seems there might still be a possibility.

"Let’s go, let’s go check it out—" Ju Nanyi said as they arrived at the lower end of Weixing Mountain, with the Zong Sheng Residence not far below them.

The guards immediately followed Yu Yuan towards the Zong Sheng Residence.

"Young Master, they’re coming—" Elder Can suddenly perked up, somewhat nervous. They were not fully prepared for this, and both Gui San and Gui Wu were absent. If something were to go wrong...

Elder Can wasn’t afraid of Ju Nanyi and his people; the few tricks they knew were nothing to worry about. But Zong Yunqian was not so easy to deal with. If they joined forces, it would be even more troublesome.

Elder Can glanced at his Young Master, his expression stern. In his eyes, those figures rushing towards them were as good as dead. Elder Can was anxious, yet he dared not reveal too much of it.

Yin He coldly glanced at the group, not giving them any regard, and turned to enter the Zong Sheng Residence as if entering unoccupied territory.

Elder Can immediately signaled for Gui San to follow suit.

"Bang bang bang—" As night fell, the sudden knocking on the door was quite jarring. Someone hurried to open the door, a bit startled upon seeing Ju Nanyi and the others at the door.

"Officers, this is the Zong Sheng Residence. Have you come to the wrong place?" The house servant said coldly. As if anyone could simply knock on the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family’s door? And besides, the Eldest Madam Zong had repeatedly instructed them to be more watchful at the gate.

On hearing this, Yu Yuan immediately felt the other party was acting guilty and was ready to move forward.

Ju Nanyi stopped Yu Yuan and stepped forward.

"I, Ju Nanyi, have urgent matters to consult with Heir Zong. Please let the young brother pass the message along." Ju Nanyi spoke calmly while Yu Yuan and the others behind him were panting, their expressions fierce.

The house servant eyed the group with some confusion, uncertain what to do, but seeing their official attire and remembering they were indeed in Zheng Capital, he decided to act.

"Please wait—" The servant hastily closed the door and went straight to Zong Yunqian’s courtyard to discuss the situation with Xi Feng. Xi Feng recognized Ju Nanyi, knowing that the Princely Heir had some private dealings with Lord Ju, so he went to report to Zong Yunqian.

Zong Yunqian had just woken up. After hearing Xi Feng’s words, he was puzzled, but knowing Ju Nanyi to be a prudent man, his late visit must be for something important, so without further thought, he personally went to the entrance to welcome him.

"Lord Ju—" Zong Yunqian reached the entrance and saw that it was indeed Ju Nanyi, he immediately spoke up.

Upon seeing Zong Yunqian, Yu Yuan and the others suddenly couldn’t hold themselves back. Zong Yunqian had been caught without even having had the time to put on an outer coat. They had closely pursued Ghost Shadow, and seeing Zong Yunqian now made him an even more likely suspect.

"Heir Zong." Ju Nanyi began, yet he could not see any flaw in Zong Yunqian’s expression. Had they misjudged the situation, or was Zong Yunqian simply too good at concealing the truth?

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