Chapter 29 Shocking Conspiracy
After Shangguan Jiannan and Li Shishi returned to the inn in Huyi City, they quickly entered the room they rented. The room was simple and clean, and the light from the window reflected in, adding a touch of warmth to the room. However, the atmosphere was unusually solemn.
Shangguan Jiannan closed the door and then set up a soundproofing formation in the center of the room. As the formation was activated, the entire room suddenly fell into a silent tranquility, and the sounds from the outside world were completely isolated.
"Shishi, I just set up a soundproof formation." Shangguan Jiannan put down the scroll in his hand and said with a frown, "What do you think about the horse racing?"
Li Shishi nodded, her face full of seriousness and worry: "After our previous observations and investigations, I believe that there is indeed a huge conspiracy behind this horse racing incident. That Feng Tianhua is definitely not a simple person."
Shangguan Jiannan was silent for a moment, then said softly, "I found some shocking details. On the day before the lottery draw, someone should have counted the bets placed by the gamblers and reported it to Feng Tianhua."
Li Shishi frowned: "How will Feng Tianhua deal with this information?"
Shangguan Jiannan gritted his teeth and said, "He will analyze this information, find the most unpopular numbers, and then 'lock' these numbers. In this way, on the day of the horse race, the result will almost certainly be a 'big upset'."
Li Shishi's eyes flashed with anger: "Indeed, looking at the arrangement of the riders today, this is clearly a gambling scam! Feng Tianhua took advantage of the gamblers' betting situation and deliberately created an upset to make huge profits!"
Shangguan Jiannan nodded and added: "Not only that, Feng Tianhua will also take 10% of the prize money from a few winners after the horse racing results are announced. In this way, he can not only profit from the bets, but also get a portion of the prize money from the winners. The whole process is a carefully planned scam!"
Li Shishi's expression became even more serious: "Feng Tianhua's behavior is undoubtedly forcing those gangs and individuals who lost money to take risks. In order to make up for their losses, they will definitely take extreme measures. This will cause unprecedented chaos!"
Shangguan Jiannan took a deep breath and said, "That's true. For this 'Du Lotto' horse race, Feng Tianhua and his master behind the scenes have prepared a series of conspiracies."
Li Shishi thought for a moment and continued, "Feng Tianhua will hold a 'Knights' meeting' the day before the horse race and announce that the amount of money betted on this 'Du Lotto' has broken the recent record. This will attract more underworld gangs and various independent martial artists to participate, thus creating more chaos for them."
Shangguan Jiannan nodded, and said firmly: "I believe the plan of the mastermind behind this is to provoke an unprecedented fight after the horse race. They will secretly guide those who did not win the prize to grab the prize money and create conflicts."
Li Shishi took a deep breath, obviously very worried about the future situation: "Who in the Tianqi Dynasty is capable of hosting a horse race of this level?"
Shangguan Jiannan nodded and thought, "Yes, who can hold a horse race of this level? Who wants to create chaos here? These two parties must be opposing parties. Either the high-ranking officials are competing, or the princes are fighting."
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The night was deep and everything was silent. The sky was shrouded in a deep darkness, with only a few stars twinkling with faint light, embellishing the boundless night sky.
The moon was hidden by clouds, and the whole world looked dark and dim. The breeze blew gently, making the treetops rustle, like a low nocturne.
In this quiet night, Li Shishi had fallen asleep peacefully. Suddenly, a black shadow quickly rushed out from the door, like a ghost under the night sky, and quickly disappeared into the thick night.
The black shadow made a rustling sound as it moved quickly, and it was particularly clear in the silent night sky. It was Shangguan Jiannan, whose figure flickered in the darkness, sometimes disappearing and sometimes appearing, rushing towards the target in the distance.
His figure was like lightning, shuttling through the night. In a flash, he had passed the wall of Huyi City. His speed suddenly increased, and he rushed towards the mountains on the side of Huyi City.
The Feiyun Mountain stood in the territory of Huyi City, hundreds of feet high, and some low-level wild beasts were kept in captivity in the mountain. In the breeze, you could hear the low roars of wild beasts echoing in the night, interweaving with the rustling sound of the wind, forming a unique night symphony.
Shangguan Jiannan, dressed in a black robe, moved like a shuttle, moving towards the mountain without stopping. His speed was getting faster and faster, and his target was the towering Feiyun Mountain.
As night falls, coolness quietly seeps into every inch of the air, like a trickle of water, silently soaking the mountains and forests.
The evening breeze, with a bit of desolation, shuttles through the woods, brushes lightly over the treetops, stirring up bursts of rustling whispers, clear and melodious, as if it is the most distant music of nature.
In this inky night, a black shadow appears and disappears, shuttling through the intricate woods. Its whereabouts are erratic, like a ghost in the underworld, appearing and disappearing from time to time, leaving behind a series of heart-pounding tracks.
Shangguan Jiannan, dressed in black as night, with black hair as black as ink, seemed to blend into the dark environment and become an inseparable part of the night.
"Rustle...rustle..." The rustling sound of leaves came one after another, accompanying Shangguan Jiannan's light footsteps, leaving a series of crisp echoes on the path covered with fallen leaves.
Suddenly, he stopped and took a deep breath. His tense expression relaxed instantly, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. At this moment, the dark clouds in the sky quietly dissipated, and a bright moon broke through the clouds, shedding soft and bright silver light, covering the earth with a hazy veil.
Under the moonlight, everything reveals a hazy and mysterious beauty, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. Shangguan Jiannan stood on the top of the mountain, his eyes passed through the darkness, and finally fixed on the sparkling lake in the distance.
The evening breeze blows gently, and the surface of the lake is covered with layers of delicate ripples, sparkling with little silver light, which is so beautiful that it brings people into intoxication.
He stood by the lake, letting the cold wind blow on his face. His clothes fluttered in the wind, and the water vapor hit his face, bringing a fresh and cool feeling that lifted his spirits.
"Hu...Hu..." Shangguan Jiannan took another deep breath and exhaled the turbid air in his chest. His whole body seemed to be filled with an invisible force, becoming clearer and more determined than ever before.
He took a step forward and stepped into the clear lake water without hesitation. As his body went deeper, ripples appeared on the water surface and slowly spread to the surroundings. "Huahuahua..." The sound of clear water flow became louder and louder as Shangguan Jiannan moved forward.
When the lake water reached his waist, the Netherworld Jade Pendant hanging around his neck suddenly burst into dazzling light. The dark and cold light quickly spun, as if it contained some mysterious power.