The next day in Peng County
Leng Qingtang awaited news at an inn near Bailipo. Before noon, all the secret guards came back to report to him.
After the fire went out last night, the local government had deployed personnel to investigate. Now the people on the street had confirmed that Yuqing Temple was set on fire. Not only were there traces of oil on the scene, but the eight gates to the four yards and thirty-six rooms were also all locked tight. Seventy-one corpses were found. Some were scorched while others awakened by the fire were burned alive in the locked monastery.
In addition, an underground secret room was found by one remnant wall where traces of living remained. Priest Wu was nowhere to be found now.
After hearing the report carefully, Leng Qingtang lowered his eyes and smi
