Chapter 387: Testing the Waters 2

As he said that, Lu Yan was confused again. The leads we have are too complicated. Lets put aside Mo Yangs appearance and treat it as a coincidence. If we have to involve Mo Yang, then we should eliminate Eastern Ling and the only option left would be Southern Ming. The person in Southern Ming would need to have a high ranking position and decent looks. Based on the theory that sons take after their mothers while girls are like their fathers you should resemble your father.

Qi Qingyao shook her head. My three children all look like me so that point doesnt stand. We can only take it as an a.s.sumption.

Lu Yan suddenly patted his thigh. Then, the problem is even more simple.

How sow? Qi Qingyao asked.

Lu Yan gritted his teeth. We forget about appearance! We only need to find out which prominent figure from Eastern Ling and Southern Ming died twenty years ago. Wouldnt everything be easily solved? He added as an afterthought, Even though you still refuse to show me what the keepsake looks like!

Qi Qingyao smiled faintly and said, Your deduction is very reasonable. So, lets go with what you said, and well have younoyou can send someone to buy this information from the Zhaixing Administration in secret.

Lu Yan tentatively asked again, Thats not a problem, but will you really not let me take a look at the keepsake?

Qi Qingyao said with no surprise, Naturally there is a reason why I dont plan on letting you see them.

Whats the reason? Lu Yan was really curious about the keepsake.

Qi Qingyao crossed her arms and said, My gut tells me that your deduction is very reasonable but it also tells me we might end up empty-handed.

Lu Yan retorted, Well discuss this after we get the intelligence from the Zhaixing Administration.

With that, Lu Yan went out and called for Dong Jin, instructing him secretly. Dong Jin frowned. The master was really weird for asking him to plant some spies just to buy information

Dong Jing quickly left.

Lu Yan went back and sat down beside Qi Qingyao. He even got a servant to bring in a plate of confectioneries.

He ate as he reviewed what he just said before.

Qi Qingyao took another sip of tea before saying slowly, Lu Yan?

Yes? Lu Yan frowned.

Qi Qingyao smiled and turned around. I think youre treating me as a friend now. Thats why, as a friend, Ill let you in on something, since youre worried about me.

Say it. That smilewas very profound.

Qi Qingyao said unhurriedly, Its not one keepsake, its two.

Can you tell me what they are? Lu Yans eyes twinkled. I wont look at them, Im just asking what they are.

Qi Qingyao contemplated for a moment and said, A jade tablet and a jade ring.

Wow Lu Yan was not usually surprised, but he could not help but let out an exclamation at this.

Qi Qingyao pursed her lips. What are you wowing at Are you that naive?

Lu Yan raised his eyebrows suddenly and he seemed to be completely shocked. He held his forehead and muttered, You dont understand you dont understand at all how important telling me this is to my a.s.sessment of this situation.

Qi Qingyao raised her brows then said in a carefree manner, Are you trying to say that, while the twill tape possibly represents an important figure of high ranking, a jade ring possibly represents someone from a martial arts background?

Lu Yan looked at her gloomily. Yes, jade rings are usually carried around by martial artists on the mainland. Therefore, the information you gave me now is basicallymaking things a lot more complicated. These two matters could not possibly equate to each other, right?

No worries, well go with your first hunch and look into it. Qi Qingyao was still very laid back.