The Cannon Fodder Turns His Sister Into A Soaring Phoenix – Chapter 305

Chapter 306: Wan’er, Carry the Blame

May arrived, bringing the peak of summer. A gentle breeze, carrying the Yang Ling Qi (Spiritual Energy of Fire), swept across the mountain peaks and green forests, adding a touch of impatience to the already scorching Central Domain.

At dusk, the golden sunlight painted the silhouettes of the mountains.

Tianan City was suspended between several towering mountain peaks that reached into the clouds. Countless thick iron chains, resembling dragon bodies, were affixed to its surrounding city walls, connecting to the surrounding mountains and suspending the entire city above a vast lake.

Ye Anping rode his Ferghana Horse, with Pei Lianxue and Feng Yu Die (Female) positioned in front and behind him. He reined in his horse at the summit of one of the mountain peaks, gazing down at the suspended city, where the eternally burning lamplight of prosperity and peace could be seen.

Liang Zhu stood on his flying sword, a silent figure drifting to one side.

Su Wan’er rode her White Horse forward, moving alongside Ye Anping. She followed his gaze towards Tianan City below and asked curiously:

“Young Master Ye, what are your plans?”

“What are you referring to, Miss Su?”

“Naturally, it’s about that Pacification Commissioner from before. Once the Xing Tian Division’s Pacification Commissioner dies, the Xing Tian Division will surely be informed immediately. Your eldest brother came out with that person, and that person is dead while he is alive. The Xing Tian Division will definitely suspect your eldest brother, leaving him unable to defend himself and likely to be arrested.”

Ye Anping chuckled lightly at her words and said:

“At that time, I will testify for him as a Xuan Xing Sect Disciple. Moreover, I will have someone to carry the blame for us.”

“Carry the blame?” Su Wan’er raised an eyebrow, asking curiously, “Who?”

“The Immortal Thief, of course. Didn’t she take Jiang He’s spirit spear back then?”

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Su Wan’er was slightly taken aback by his words.

She had been quite curious on their journey about how Ye Anping intended to explain the death of the Xing Tian Division’s Pacification Commissioner. It turned out Ye Anping intended to pin the blame on her.

Seeing her stunned expression, Ye Anping found it amusing and said:

“The Immortal Thief killed the Xing Tian Division’s Pacification Commissioner. Since only a few of us were present at the scene, we can fabricate the story however we like. Besides, the Immortal Thief did indeed appear there at the time. Shifting suspicion onto someone who wasn’t present is a very common method for delaying time.”

“What if the Xing Tian Division catches the Immortal Thief later and she reveals what happened?”

“Then the Xing Tian Division would have to catch her first. The Immortal Thief has been running rampant in the southwest Central Domain for decades without being caught. She’s not that easy to apprehend.”

Ye Anping looked Su Wan’er up and down, then sighed and praised:

“The Immortal Thief’s escape art is quite impressive. If there’s an opportunity later, I’d really like to invite her for a cup of tea and a chat.”

“I like hearing that… ” Su Wan’er pursed her lips and smiled, asking, “What would you chat about?”

“There’s something I’d like her help with.”

“What is it?”

“Miss Su, why are you asking? You’re not the Immortal Thief.”

“…I was just asking, is that not allowed?”

Ye Anping shook his head slightly, offering no further reply. He then tightened the reins, turned his horse around, and began descending the mountain path.

Watching the three people on one horse, Su Wan’er pouted slightly, feeling a bit displeased.

She had clearly helped them eliminate that Xing Tian Division Pacification Commissioner back then, yet Ye Anping was still trying to pin the blame on her.

What a small scoundrel, repaying kindness with ingratitude.

However, she quite liked it. The more cunning this Ye fellow was, the more likely she was to have a grand feast following him.

“Hey! Wait up… Giddy up!!”

Su Wan’er quickly flicked the reins and rode her horse to catch up.

The five of them and two horses slowly descended the mountain path. After a short while, a hawk’s cry suddenly echoed from above:

“Ying—~~!”

Feng Yu Die (Female), who was resting her face against Ye Anping’s back while sitting on the horse’s rear, instantly woke up. “Huh? What bird is that, making such a loud noise?”

Liang Zhu looked up and saw a hunting hawk circling above them. He reminded them:

“Old Six, people from the Xing Tian Division are here.”

“I know.”

Ye Anping nodded slightly, then gently tugged on the reins, causing his horse to stop. At the same time, he signaled Su Wan’er, who was beside him, to remain still.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves on either side of the mountain path.

Two men in golden robes emerged from the woods on either side of the road, stopping about thirty feet away from Ye Anping and the others, their eyes warily scanning the five people in the middle of the road.

Simultaneously, two inner disciples of the Xing Tian Division emerged from the woods on both sides of the road behind Ye Anping.

After surrounding Ye Anping and the group, one of them stepped forward, looked at Liang Zhu, who was on his flying sword, and cupped his hands in greeting. “We’ve been waiting for a long time. Previously, you sent back a Jade Slip informing us of Pacification Commissioner Jiang He’s death, and the Xing Tian Division’s Commander ordered us to meet you here.”

Liang Zhu leaped off his flying sword and took out his Xing Tian Division Identity Token from his Storage Bag. “Thank you, seniors.”

The man glanced at Liang Zhu’s Identity Token, confirmed it, and then shifted his gaze to the three of Ye Anping. “May I ask who these three fellow Daoists on the black horse are?”

Ye Anping dismounted with Feng Yu Die (Female) and Pei Lianxue. He presented his Xuan Xing Sect Identity Token, bowed, and said, “I am Ye Anping. Accompanying me are my Junior Sister and Senior Sister. We are all Xuan Xing Sect Disciples. We coincidentally met Constable Liang and Pacification Commissioner Jiang He while passing through Yuanquan Town, and we witnessed the entire process of Jiang He’s demise. Therefore, we have accompanied them to testify.”

Upon seeing the Identity Token, the inner disciples of the Xing Tian Division bowed respectfully. Finally, their gaze fell upon Su Wan’er, who was riding the white horse, and they continued to ask, “May I ask who this Fairy is?”

“…”

Su Wan’er felt a bit awkward. She didn’t have any identification. After thinking for a moment, she quickly dismounted, bowed, and then ran to Ye Anping’s side, saying, “I’m with them.”

Perhaps because Su Wan’er’s attire clearly did not resemble that of a sect disciple, and her expression seemed a little flustered, the man frowned slightly and asked, “Are you also a Xuan Xing Sect Disciple?”

“…”

Su Wan’er nudged Ye Anping’s arm, questioning with her eyes: Could she borrow the identity of a Xuan Xing Sect Disciple?

Seeing her like this, Ye Anping smiled slightly, grabbed her wrist, and signaled Feng Yu Die (Female) and Pei Lianxue beside him.

Pei Lianxue and Feng Yu Die (Female) immediately understood. The former reached out and took Su Wan’er’s other wrist, while Feng Yu Die (Female) hugged Su Wan’er around the waist.

?

Su Wan’er was bewildered by their reaction. Why were these two girls and this Ye fellow grabbing her?

The next moment, a single sentence from Liang Zhu, standing in front, jolted her back to reality:

“Four seniors, this young lady is the one who killed Pacification Commissioner Jiang, the little thief known as ‘Immortal Thief’.”

“What?!”

Su Wan’er’s eyes widened. However, the next instant, three Spirit Swords were crossed at her neck, causing her to Held their breath instantly.

Ye Anping smiled at Su Wan’er and whispered:

“Miss Su, aren’t you curious how I knew?”

Su Wan’er swallowed, chuckling foolishly, “Ahaha… Young Master Ye, this is not a funny joke. How could I possibly be the Immortal Thief? Look, I’ve been with you all along…”

“Miss Su, whether you are the Immortal Thief or not is not important. What’s important is that the three of us Xuan Xing Sect Disciples say you are, and Constable Liang also says you are.”

Ye Anping’s eyes narrowed, and he whispered in reply:

“Just carry this blame for us, okay?”