Chapter 499 - Chapter 499: Chapter 506: Too Bloody (1/2)
Chapter 499: Chapter 506: Too Bloody
Only then did they notice the earth near the horse carriage stained red with fresh blood, much of which had seeped from within the carriage. Han Yu and Feng Jianling felt a sense of foreboding upon witnessing this scene. Han Yu, without a care for anything else and not concerned with whether there might be hidden dangers inside, immediately went over and lifted the carriage curtain.
The scene before them was so bloody that it took their breath away. Even Han Yu and Feng Jianling, who were accustomed to such sights, felt a sense of discomfort at the carnage. Inside the carriage lay four men and a woman, all hacked to death with indiscriminate slashes, their bodies thrown inside. The carriage was utterly soaked with blood.
Yet Han Yu and Feng Jianling, well-versed in bloodshed, were only momentarily discomforted by the sight. After all, battlefields bore far more ghastly scenes than this, but that violence was of a different nature. They furrowed their brows and began examining the wounds on the corpses. The more they saw, the more alarmed they became, and Han Yu felt chills run down his spine. The only consolation was that his daughter-in-law was not among these people.
Although the corpses’ wounds were messy, they could tell that all the injuries were inflicted by a single individual. To dispatch these five so swiftly indicated formidable martial arts skills, even excellent ones. Not merely killing them outright, the assailant had tortured them to death. The brutal injuries suggested deep hatred or a significant vendetta against these individuals.
“Big Brother Feng, can you tell who might be responsible for their deaths?” Han Yu guessed the culprit was probably someone from Jianghu, given the targeting of these five people. As he was not well-acquainted with the affairs and individuals of Jianghu, Han Yu could only turn to Feng Jianling for insight.
Feng Jianling carefully inspected the wounds on the bodies, shaking his head in confusion, “Forgive my lack of discernment, but I cannot identify the sword technique used. Despite the chaos, the method is systematic. A person with such high martial skills would be well-known in Jianghu, yet I cannot place anyone who matches this style. Could it be that they are not from Jianghu at all, but rather a warrior or secret guard from a big family or powerful faction?”
Feng Jianling voiced his guess, feeling increasingly certain of this conclusion. Given his familiarity with the martial arts world, it made no sense that he would not recognize their techniques.
Han Yu felt even more uneasy after hearing Feng Jianling’s words. If the assassin were a secret guard from a major force or family, it implied a strong likelihood of involvement with the Imperial Court—and with the Court desperate to eliminate him, this placed his daughter-in-law in even greater danger. Moreover, given the murderer’s ruthless approach, which had left them both shaken, there was no telling what they might do next!
Feng Jianling saw the gloominess in Han Yu’s face and empathized with his feelings. Having Miss Yue taken by such a person was even more worrisome than being with the five deceased.
“Xiu Qi, don’t think too much. Since the person didn’t harm Miss Yue, there must be a reason. Her safety should be assured for the time being. Let’s focus on finding her as quickly as possible,” Feng Jianling said, though these words were easier said than done. With the lead on Su Wenyue suddenly cut off, where should they begin the search?
But Han Yu was not one to lose his composure. His daughter-in-law was waiting for him to rescue her, so he needed to stay spirited, not letting even the slightest hope pass by. He nodded in agreement and started inspecting the carriage for any traces with earnest, hoping to discover something—anything. Unfortunately, this time he couldn’t find even a simple cipher or anything of value.