thefictionvixens Chapter 743 He Yuzhu Talked About That
Chapter 743 He Yuzhu Talked About That
Afterward, Li Jianguo peppered He Yuzhu with crucial questions, each one hitting the nail on the head. He Yuzhu didn't dare slack off, much less conceal anything, answering them all truthfully, fearing any vague details might arouse unnecessary suspicion.
Li Jianguo first carefully checked the machine next to him, inside and out. After confirming that there was nothing unusual, he turned around and looked at He Yuzhu with a sharp gaze. He said seriously, "He Yuzhu, can you tell me everything that happened in the past few days, from beginning to end, exactly as it happened? Remember, the more detailed the better. Don't miss even the slightest movement or a careless word."
He Yuzhu nodded emphatically, took a deep breath, and, trying to calm himself, began to slowly recount what had happened. From how he first noticed the anomaly and gathered his men, to how they meticulously arranged their formations and engaged in fierce combat, he recounted every step and every detail clearly. Even the crisp snap of blades clashing and the screams of his companions seemed to come alive before his eyes through his description.
Li Jianguo listened intently, his brows furrowed slightly, nodding subconsciously from time to time, clearly carefully sorting out the threads of his speech. After He Yuzhu finished speaking, he paused for a moment, then followed up with a follow-up question: "He Yuzhu, where were you at that time? And what did you do?"
He Yuzhu immediately put on an expression of deep sorrow, his voice instantly choking with sobs as he spoke in a thick voice, "Comrade Li, you don't know how critical the situation was at that time! My fellow disciples and brothers, each of them risked their lives to protect the place, and rushed forward to fight the enemy. But who could have imagined that the enemy was so fierce, and in the end... in the end, they all died in the battle..." He paused with sobs, wiped his face, and continued, "You know, I don't have much magical power myself, I'm just an ordinary person. But watching them fall one by one in front of me, how could I just watch and do nothing? Even though I knew it would be in vain, I had no choice but to rush forward. In the end, I didn't hold on for long before I was knocked unconscious by a heavy blow from the enemy, and I don't remember anything that happened after that."
Li Jianguo looked down at the polygraph in front of him. The readings on the screen remained steady, without any unusual fluctuations—this meant that nothing He Yuzhu had said was a lie. He was silent for a moment, then raised his eyes and continued, "What happened after you passed out? Did you feel anything special, or did you see anything unusual after waking up?"
The sadness on He Yuzhu's face deepened. He shook his head and said, "When I woke up, the surroundings were empty. I was the only one left. I was buried in a cave at the time. It was pitch black. As for what happened afterwards, I really don't know. I only remember that when I woke up, there was not a single living person in the area for several miles..."
Li Jianguo took another look at the instrument and still saw nothing unusual. He finally breathed a sigh of relief and said to He Yuzhu, "He Yuzhu, thanks to your help this time, we have a general understanding of the situation. You should go back and rest first."
He Yuzhu nodded and was about to turn around when Li Jianguo added, "If there's anything I need to verify in the future, I might bother you again."
He Yuzhu instantly understood what they meant—they were asking him to stay home and not go anywhere, so they could monitor him. He felt unhappy, but he suppressed his anger. He nodded and said, "I'll be staying home for the time being and won't be going anywhere. But I hope you'll just target me. After all, my family doesn't know anything, so don't bother them."
Li Jianguo wanted to say something more, but when he met He Yuzhu's eyes, he felt a strange sense of fear. There was no anger in those eyes, but an unquestionable determination. He swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue and simply nodded. "Okay. But I hope you can be honest with me and not hide anything."
He Yuzhu nodded solemnly again and said firmly, "Don't worry about this. I have said everything I need to say. I absolutely have nothing to hide. I will take my leave now."
Li Jianguo nodded slightly, then signaled his men to escort He Yuzhu out. Just like when he came, he was still accompanied by those well-trained team members. They followed behind him at a distance, their eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly, and the atmosphere was rigorous. He Yuzhu was silent all the way and didn't say anything more - he already knew what he should know and what inquiries he should cooperate with, and there was no point in saying more. As soon as he walked out of the door, he caught a glimpse of the figure of Lao Si not far away. The man was pretending to pass by, but his eyes were secretly pointing in this direction. He Yuzhu coughed lightly without making a sound, as a response.
The fourth brother was incredibly clever, instantly understanding He Yuzhu's intention—he was telling him to back off and not rush forward. He immediately restrained his expression, turned silently, and merged into the alleyway next to him, soon disappearing from sight.
He Yuzhu walked slowly, a gradual process forming within him: the current situation was delicate. If he simply remained at home with his family and avoided any potential conflicts, perhaps these tangled and troublesome matters would be temporarily isolated. He also secretly resolved to focus on his cultivation. Once he gained sufficient strength, he would seek out Zhang Jiao and finally settle the long-standing feud.
He knew clearly that his current strength was far from enough to defeat Zhang Jue. But he was still young, with plenty of time and energy to improve and opportunities to hone his skills. He didn't believe that with his perseverance and hard work, he would not be able to defeat Zhang Jue in the future. This belief took root like a seed in his heart.
By the time He Yuzhu returned home, it was completely dark. The streetlights in the alley were on, and the dim light cast mottled shadows on the ground. As he walked to the gate, he saw Lao Si waiting there, his figure looking a little thin under the light. He Yuzhu stepped forward and whispered, "Lao Si, remember, don't ask Elder Qingyi and the others to come over recently. Let them stay in the mountains first, it's safer there. From now on, you will be fully responsible for contacting me, and try to be as secretive as possible."
The fourth elder nodded and replied solemnly, "Master, I understand. I will do as you say."
He Yuzhu looked at him and added, "Thank you for your hard work during this period, running around inside and outside. Also, please keep an eye out for me to see if there is anyone around who is secretly monitoring me. But remember, don't alarm them. I want to find out who they are and what their purpose is."