forest along the path, Feng Lingxi's discomfort intensified. Her mind was filled with thoughts of the man, and her steps through the trees grew slower and slower.Just as she was about to collapse from..."Right now, this is all we can do."

Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Ling Xi's worried eyes, how could he not be worried that this severed finger belonged to Feng Yu Mo This ruthless act, he didn't know who would do such a thing.

"It's getting late, Your Highness and Madam should return to rest first. This subordinate will dispatch people to reinforce the guard at the east side."

"This king won't be returning. Ye Xi, you escort the princess back."

It's not too late yet. Let Xi'er return home to rest, it would be better for her.

"It's better to stay here. It's getting dark, and it's not safe on the road. Let's stay here and go back tomorrow morning."

After Liu finished speaking, Feng Lingxi chimed in in agreement.

“I’m not safe going back now, it’s better to stay and maybe I can still be of help.”

Looking at the data on Dugu City's table, Feng Lingxi showed no sign of fatigue.

"Ye Xi, you arrange it."

Luo Li and Li Wu Yan were staying here, so they naturally needed to make room. He didn't mind where he stayed, but they were helping out, and their identities were special, so they deserved a proper place to stay.

Ye Xi took the order and withdrew. Dugu City took out the registration information of the soldiers and handed it to Feng Lingxi, "These soldiers are patrol soldiers, and there is nothing special about them. The other party's goal should be us, not them."

These soldiers were just patrolling the eastern face and got caught up in it.

Feng Lingxi flipped through the records, looking at the time recorded on them. No matter how many people patrolled, the missing places were always near that mountain to the east. And there were many patrolling soldiers, only those who patrolled near the mountain encountered accidents. The other soldiers were not implicated.

With the addition of Yu Mo, there are now twelve missing people. There have been no disappearances in recent days, and since the east side was closed off, there haven't been any further incidents.

"This time, the purpose should be for you two as a couple."

Luo Li looked at Dugu City, "You haven't made few enemies in your daily life, have you"

"I've slain many enemies on the battlefield, so naturally, I've made quite a few foes."

Feng Lingxi's eyes were filled with worry. Could Wan'er be safe staying in the prince's mansion

"However, you should also know that if someone truly wanted to make an enemy of me, they wouldn't use Dongmian to capture soldiers. What their true intentions are, I fear only they themselves know."

Luoli didn't speak of making enemies, he hadn't realized the problem so quickly. For someone to make such a scene under his nose, it was either to disrupt his army's morale, or the work of the surrounding small countries, or someone around him intentionally did it.

Luo Li took the initiative to help him, this matter can rule him out, but there are still others.

"Luolí, does the Yaozu have no ill intentions towards this king and Xi'er now"

"Do you suspect me of doing this"

Luo Li raised an eyebrow, her eyes fixed on Du Gu Cheng. If he dared to say yes, he'd be in trouble.

"I'm not doubting you, but I'm asking if you have anything to do with the Yao clan. People from the Ghost Saint Nation are not just coming out one by one." If he remembered correctly, both Qiu'er and Xinshui were people of the Yao clan. Qiu'er had been gone for a while, and although Shangguan Huan had always been secretly protecting her, he couldn't guarantee that the Yao clan wouldn't keep chasing them relentlessly.

I've dealt with this kind of woman before, she's ruthless. This matter might be related to her.

"I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If it is indeed related to her, I will definitely give you an explanation."

Luo Li's face instantly sank. This water, she better not mess up his plan, or else, he wouldn't let her off.

"Ayan, let's go."

Luo Li walked out, Feng Ling Xi wanted to call him back, but Luo Li's figure was already far away.

“If this is really related to Xinshui, he will find out. You don't need to get involved. After all, this is a matter of the Yao Clan of Ghost Saint Nation, and you have no need to wade into this muddy water.” Xinshui was ruthless, and he didn't want Xi’er to be implicated.

"I didn't intend to get involved. I just wanted to confirm if it was indeed made by Xinyu." Feng Lingxi wanted to know, whose finger was it Although she had a guess in her heart, she refused to admit it. She hoped the severed finger belonged to Feng Yumo.

He's still a child, his heart wouldn't be so cruel to him.

Dugu Cheng reached out to help Feng Lingxi sit down, "Don't think about it so much, get some rest early. This king still has some things to deal with, and we'll wait for news together tomorrow."

Feng Lingxi wanted to say something more, but seeing Dugu Cheng's weary face, she didn't want to bother him. She simply responded and went down to rest with Xiao Li.

That night, Feng Lingxi tossed and turned in her sleep, unable to fall asleep until dawn. As soon as she lay down, she heard a commotion outside. She hurried out to see the soldiers gathered together, and rushed forward.

What happened

"See the Queen."

The soldiers, seeing Feng Lingxi, hastily bowed and parted ways to make a path. Feng Lingxi stepped forward, looking at the several corpses covered in white cloth on the ground. His heart clenched tightly, he dared not step closer, a nameless fear gripping him.

She was afraid to lift the white cloth, fearing she would see a familiar face.

"Your Highness, these three men were patrol soldiers who went missing on the first day. There were three of them in total. This morning, they were found at the fork in the road where patrols enter the mountains from the east. Their bodies hadn't been there for long."

Feng Ling Xi heard the reports from the soldiers, stepped forward, lifted the white cloth, and the soldiers wanted to stop her, but it was too late.

These three soldiers met a gruesome end, their bodies covered in blood. Feng Lingxi crouched down and carefully examined the three corpses to determine the cause of death. There were numerous slash wounds on their bodies. Judging by the severity of the wounds, they were inflicted by a sharp weapon. The bloodstains showed no signs of poisoning.

Each cut was the same depth, tendons in the hands and feet were severed, and the cause of death for all three was blood loss.

"Such a cruel method."

Feng Lingxi stood up and checked, then shivered suddenly.

How cruel could this killer be to sever their limbs, cut them open, and force them to watch their blood drain away until they died.

"Xiao Li, bury the three of them properly."

Feng Lingxi, followed by Xiaoli who arrived soon after, inquired about Dugu Cheng's location and then went to find him.

Early this morning, Dugu Cheng went out and hasn't returned yet. No one knows where he went. Feng Lingxi couldn't find Dugu Cheng and asked General Li, but he wasn't at the military camp either. He said that he followed Dugu Cheng out early this morning and hasn't returned yet.

Little Li arranged for them to dispose of the three bodies and rushed to Feng Lingxi's side to meet with the Princess. Seeing the princess' furrowed brows and worried eyes, she felt a pang of concern.

"Your Highness, the Lord instructed that upon your awakening, you should return to the manor first. I will escort you back."

"Now that this has happened, I can't go back."

Feng Lingxi looked at Xiaoli, "I want to go to the place where the body was found on Dongmian. Will you accompany me"

"My Queen, absolutely not. The enemy is in the dark, while we are in the light. This would put us at a disadvantage."

If this angers them and they harm Feng Yumo, wouldn't the princess regret it for life She can't let the princess go.y.Two people entered the palace and were brought before Dugu Yan. Dugu Yan dismissed all the courtiers, leaving only Feng Aotian and them. Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu Yan's slightly pale face and quick...