Yinshan Record

Chapter 238 The Flying Boat
The moon hangs high in the sky.

In the silk shop in Tian'an County, Zhu Yi and Lu Bai were summoned back, told that the Chief Justice had invited them.

But when they arrived, they didn't see Su Che.

Zhu Yi now understood that, unlike other places, the Chief Criminal Officer and the Deputy Chief Criminal Officer in Cizhou were practically the same person.

Shi Chibao's support for Su Che and Su Che's respect for Shi Chibao are both obvious facts.

To put it simply, there aren't many shady dealings up there; everyone can just focus on doing their jobs properly.

"Hey Lao Lu, I heard our Detective went to a banquet at Tongdelou Restaurant?"

“Old Zhu, you’re quite the gossip.” Lu Bai shook his head: “I haven’t heard of any of these things.”

Tongdelou is a property of the Langya Wang clan. The only people who could get Su Lixing to give face and attend the appointment are probably the core figures of the Langya Wang clan.

"The good thing about you, Lao Lu, is that you keep your mouth shut."

Just then, Su Che walked in from outside, dressed in plain clothes.

"Greetings, Lord Justice."

The two quickly stepped forward to pay their respects.

"Everyone's here."

Su Che ate his meal at Tongdelou in a completely disorganized manner.

Su San Gongzi had absolutely no interest in what relationship Madam Xie had with his predecessor.

Having seen the ocean, one finds it hard to be satisfied with a mere stream; surely I don't intend to cuckold the young master of the Langya Wang clan?

That's not how things should be done.

"I've invited you two here because I have a few small favors to ask of you."

Su Che looked at Zhu Yi. He had mainly called Zhu Yi here, and Lu Bai had just come along.

"Firstly, I'm planning to open a business in Tian'an County. Old Zhu, you have influence here, so please put in a good word for me."

"I'll get on it right away."

Zhu Yi quickly agreed.

What does it mean to distinguish between public and private matters? Public affairs are the emperor's business; they can be delayed, ignored, or treated as if they don't exist. But private matters are the superior's business; they cannot be delayed and must be handled immediately.

"If there's any conflict of interest with other companies, Lao Zhu, you can handle it as you see fit."

"The second thing is that I have discussed with Commander Shi. There are so many things to deal with right now, and the original manpower is simply not enough to handle them all. We are planning to promote two more centurions. My idea is that you two will be appointed as centurions."

"Leaving aside seniority, everyone knows about my abilities."

Su Che looked at Zhu Yi and Lu Bai: "Being appointed as centurions doesn't mean a significant increase in salary, but it certainly means a lot more work. You two will have to work hard from now on."

Zhu Yi's heart stirred.

After spending so long in the Imperial Guard, I've only just been promoted like this?
Thinking of this, he glanced at Lu Bai beside him, whose face remained calm, and knew in his heart that he had probably received a favor from this person this time.

Promoting only a centurion would likely cause a lot of discussion. While there might not be any major problems, others might have strong opinions. Although Lu Bai is senior, he isn't particularly outstanding among the Imperial Guards.

After all, he's just a prison warden; what merits could he possibly have? Unless demons and monsters escape from prison every day.

If two veterans are promoted at the same time, there will be less gossip and it will give everyone something to look forward to. Whoever follows Su Lixing can at least get a minor official position.

"Besides that, there was another trivial matter."

Su Che looked at the two men and said, "Please take some time to help me investigate someone."

"I need information on the Chief Secretary of the Prince of Wuling from the Langya Wang clan, including his relatives, friends, family members, hobbies, and experiences. It would be best if it were as comprehensive as possible."

Zhu Yi glanced at Lu Bai, whose face remained calm, and nodded. "There are treacherous officials in the court who are deceiving the emperor and trying to suppress us, the Imperial Guards. If they gain power, we will be unable to hold our heads high for at least ten years."

Su Che's words implied that this Prince of Wuling was the next enemy.

"Do things with your heart."

The Prince of Wuling is merely a pawn pushed out by the current emperor, and Su Che is now very clear about who his enemy is.

That is the current emperor of the Great Liang Dynasty.

Su Che left the room and slowly walked outside, where the Yin-Yang Dharma King was waiting with a grin.

"I was thinking you wouldn't be coming back tonight."

"Where would I go if I didn't come back?"

"Isn't the spring night too short? It's so late, and I'm still inviting you to dinner. Haven't you made any plans yet?"

“He did confide in me.” Su Che looked at the Yin-Yang Dharma King: “The matter of the City God of Tianan was done by the Rakshasa Sea. One of their deities is in Tianan County.”

The title "Divine Lord" always felt strange to Su Che. It sounded valuable, but considering that there were as many as 365 Divine Lords in the Rakshasa Sea, this title was just so-so.

"The Rakshasa Sea is preparing to send a master named Śikṣānanda to harm me."

Su Che looked at the Yin-Yang Dharma King: "That one is a fifth-rank monk from a Buddhist sect, and should be a Vajra Yaksha."

"So, you mean there are two fifth-rank officials who might attack you?"

"Yes."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King looked at Su Che: "You're scared already?"

Shouldn't we be afraid?

"No way, you're both at the sixth rank. Back then, your master, Yu Lizi, once killed three fifth-rank cultivators in the East Sea. Even if you're not as good as your master, you shouldn't have any problem dealing with two fifth-rank cultivators, right?"

“Senior, if you want me to switch allegiance, you can just say so. There’s no need for this…”

"Alright," the Yin-Yang Dharma King shook his head with boredom, "You're really no fun. Shouldn't you be saying something like 'My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens,' or 'Two mere fifth-rank officials are nothing but chickens and dogs in my eyes'?"

“You can talk anytime, the key is how to defeat them.” Su Che frowned as he recalled the scene when he fought the demonized City God of Tianan: “The methods of the demonic sect generally work on the mind. And that Vajra Yaksha should be following the path of the Buddhist Vidyaraja. Before we actually fight, it’s best to find out their background.”

"That makes more sense, a calculated move against an unsuspecting opponent." The Yin-Yang Dharma King looked at Su Che and said, "But with me here, you can rest assured."

"Senior is willing to lend a hand?"

"Make a move? If you really want me to make a move, you can expect to be buried." The Yin-Yang Dharma King said irritably, "I am just a remnant of my spirit after reincarnation. You want me to face two Core Formation cultivators? You don't want me to die, do you?"

"You're too kind, senior. I have faith in your abilities."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King shook his head.

"Forget about that. Xiao Su, do you remember when I said I'd take you to a nice place?"

"Ah."

So what are you waiting for?

As he spoke, he tossed a dark object into Su Che's arms.

"You know how to use magical artifacts, right?"

Su Che took it and looked at it by the moonlight. What the Yin Yang Dharma King had thrown over was a small, awning boat the size of a fist.

"The journey is a bit long, you should refine it first."

Su Che channeled his magic into the small boat, and following its trajectory, a surge of dark light appeared, and a dragon-headed boat emerged in mid-air.

(End of this chapter)