Universe Infinite Canteen

Chapter 420 The Killer Appears

Manager Zhou and others wanted to persuade her further, but Madame Xu had already adopted the air of the mistress of the house. She had someone prepare the carriage, and seeing her mind made up, some hurriedly went to the tea house opposite to send a message.

Earlier, Tan Mazi had already taken a group of people to search for Xu Erlang, but this time, it was the Tea Scholar himself who led the remaining people to protect Madame Xu.

A grand procession set out towards Yicui Tower.

Gu Qingyi also planned to follow and watch the excitement, as this would give her a chance to interrogate Young Master Xu after his release.

However, Ma Lu pulled her back, "Wait."

"What's wrong?"

"Something doesn't feel right. We just discovered that Xu Deputy had a hidden illness and needed medication, and now the most suspicious person, Young Master Xu, has been taken down by the Beggars' Sect. They insist on Madame Xu apologizing in person."

Gu Qingyi's expression changed, "Could it be that the real culprit is Madame Xu and she is using this opportunity to escape?"

Ma Lu shook his head, "It doesn't seem like it. After Xu Deputy's death, she is a key protection target for the Heavenly Dragon Sect. Haven't you seen how many experts the Heavenly Dragon Sect has stationed outside Xu Mansion? Wherever she goes, those experts follow. Even if she leaves Xu Mansion, it would be very difficult for her to escape."

As he spoke, Ma Lu suddenly paused, then muttered, "Fragrance Master Tan previously went to find Young Master Xu and took away many people, and now the rest are following Madame Xu, which means..."

"The target is actually Xu Mansion?" continued Gu Qingyi, following Ma Lu's train of thought.

"But Xu Deputy is already dead, what else in Xu Mansion could attract such attention? Could it be that the Beggars' Sect's Lotus Bowl is hidden there?"

Gu Qingyi let her imagination run wild.

But Ma Lu said, "No, that's not it... They're not eyeing something in Xu Mansion. The reason they want to divert the guards outside is that someone is afraid and plans to flee. He knows that if we talk to Young Master Xu, his story won't hold up any longer."

"Who are you talking about?" Gu Qingyi asked, curious.

"I can't be absolutely certain yet, but I know a way to unmask him," said Ma Lu, touching his nose.@@@@

"Let's go. We'll follow Madame Xu."

"Follow Madame Xu? But didn't you say the murderer is still in Xu Mansion?"

"Yes, but if we don't leave, he won't let his guard down. We can follow Madame Xu first, then secretly double back."

Ma Lu looked up at the sky; the sun had completely set by now, and it would be utterly dark soon. The cover of night suited those with nefarious intentions perfectly.

His face was covered with a black cloth, leaving only a pair of gleaming, alert eyes exposed.

His movements were agile, landing without a sound. After exiting the courtyard wall, he didn't look left or right but simply bolted straight ahead.

His Qinggong was also quite good. Even if it wasn't the very best, it was definitely not something average Jianghu people could match.

Quick as a fleeing rabbit, he darted several meters in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately for him, he had met his match that day.

The Delicate Cloud Chasing Moon Skill, which Ma Lu had acquired from the late Xu Deputy, was one of the finest Qinggong techniques in the world, and the Xu Deputy had mastered it to the level of Great Perfection.

Ma Lu had picked it up fully mastered, so he effortlessly drifted down from the tree, enveloping the fleeing figure as lightly as a cloud.

At that point, the figure realized he was being tracked and hurriedly quickened his pace, pushing his Qinggong to the limit. But no matter how fast he ran, he couldn't shake off his pursuer.

The pursuer was like a full moon, perpetually hanging above his head, offering no chance for him to slip away.

Eventually realizing he couldn't outrun the other, he was forced to stop and called out pleadingly.

"Young Master Ma, what do you want before you'll let me go?"

"Cai Die... why did you want to kill Xu Deputy?"

Cai Die didn't answer but countered, "Why do you say I am the murderer who killed Xu Deputy?"

"Because when Divine Detective Gu noticed that prescription of herbal medicine, you visibly panicked and threw Young Master Xu's name out to distract everyone. But by doing that, you also made yourself a suspect,"

Ma Lu explained calmly, "According to your own story, there were actually three people who could have had access to that medicine. Apart from Madame Xu and Young Master Xu, you, who was picking vegetables at the back door all along, could have also slipped into the kitchen when Madame Xu wasn't there.

"Of course, you must be well aware of this. That's why you tried to seduce me intentionally, hoping I wouldn't suspect you."

"But it seems my actions have had the opposite effect. Do you think I lack appeal, Young Master Ma?" Cai Die said, biting her lip.

"Indeed."

Ma Lu's life had never lacked beautiful women. Whether he was out buying ingredients or in his original universe—Boggy, his Witch squad, Zhen Ye, Angie, He Xiaoqian, Wandering Sorcerer...

They were all very beautiful, each with their own attributes, so Ma Lu had no interest in Cai Die, a girl who clearly hadn't quite blossomed.

But the truth always hurts, and at this moment, Cai Die was very much hurt.