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Chapter 269: Cocoon Food Again
Wu Qingzhao felt that he was not to blame for arresting the wrong person.

And the brothers really worked hard.

Yesterday, everyone mobilized and searched the whole city for clues.

A group of people learned from the Iron Boat Gang that a magic cultivator had just entered the city and was living in the east of the city. He had suddenly become wealthy recently.

This team of people is also able to keep their composure.

Investigate it yourself first. If it’s not true, forget it. But if it is, then you can take great credit for it.

They risked watching in secret all night.

As expected, this cultivator used the "Five Ghosts Moving" technique to steal more than ten taels of silver from a counter in an inn in the east of the city.

So the next morning, they secretly kept an eye on the Dharma cultivator while sending someone back to urgently request for help.

They didn't dare to arrest him. This Dharma cultivator must be very skilled to be able to steal things from the warehouse of the Canal Yamen.

Wu Qingzhao hurried to look for Miao Yu. The arrest could only be carried out safely if the Lord Chief Lawyer was in person.

Moreover, Wu Qingzhao knew that the Lord Chief of Law had entertained Xu Yuan for a night and he had not returned.

He was very anxious, so he hurried to report to Miao Yu.

After Miao Yu came back, he immediately set off with a large group of people from the Shanhe Division.

Miao Yu was ready to take action himself, but a group of captains broke through the door and rushed in, and captured the magic cultivator as soon as they started fighting!

At this point, Miao Yu and Wu Qingzhao felt something was wrong.

But the person has been arrested, so let’s try him.

The Fa Xiu was indeed bewildered. Even after being severely tortured, he still could not confess.

Miao Yu glared at Wu Qingzhao fiercely: "A bunch of trash!"

Then turned around and left.

This cultivator was only of the ninth-rate level, and even the wealthy merchants in the city could not succeed in his pursuit.

Not to mention the warehouse of the Canal Yamen.

Wu Qingzhao was also very annoyed, but his brothers risked their lives all night and caught a criminal, so they couldn't say that the other party was wrong, right?
I, Old Wu, have not verified this, but since you, the Chief Lawyer, did not go to recruit Xu Yuan, would I be so anxious as to come to you and say that the case had been "solved"?
We actually didn't do anything wrong.

Wu Qingzhao was somewhat relieved that he had not "invited" Xu Yuan to join in the investigation.

As luck would have it, Wen Bin came at this time.

It just so happens that Wen Bin brought Xu Yuan with him!

Originally, catching this Dharma cultivator was a small achievement, but now it has become a disgrace.

When Miao Yu saw Xu Yuan, he looked a little unhappy.

"Inspector Xu has a good relationship with Lord Wen."

Xu Yuan said, "I met him on the road. Lord Wen said he had an official business and wanted me to accompany him."

We are here to watch the show today. Let’s not worry about anything else. Let Xu Yuan clear himself first.

Wen Bin also said, "This matter has nothing to do with Inspector Xu. I pulled him here temporarily. Where is he? Where did you hide him?"

"who?"

"Hmph! Still playing dumb with me! Word has spread all over East City that the Mountain and River Division mobilized massive forces this morning and apprehended the key criminal in the Grand Canal Yamen case!"

Miao Yu glanced at Wu Qingzhao coldly.

You made a mess, you have to solve it yourself.

Wu Qingzhao said stubbornly, "It's a misunderstanding. It's not the criminal from the Canal Yamen case. It's... another criminal who used the Five Ghosts Moving Method to steal silver from several families."

"Hahaha!" Wen Bin folded his arms and sneered, "Did you make a mistake? Are you guys from the Mountain and River Division all brainless? Can you steal things from the Grand Canal Office with just the Five Ghosts Moving Technique?"

Xu Yuan stood aside and said nothing.

Wu Qingzhao lowered his head and didn't even dare to look at Xu Yuan.

Not only did he fail to show his ability in front of Xu Yuan, but he also embarrassed the adults!

Miao Yu finally spoke up, "Master Wen, our Shanhe Division has its own rules for handling cases. This Faxiu did indeed break the law. Is that a problem?" But Wen Bin refused to let it go: "Take me to see the criminal! Who knows if your Shanhe Division tortured him into confessing?"

Miao Yu waved his hand in annoyance: "Wu Qingzhao, you take them there."

Miao Yu turned around and went into the room, not intending to stay.

Wu Qingzhao had no choice but to take Wen Bin to the water dungeon.

Although he was tortured, he did not confess under duress.

Wen Bin couldn't find a reason to continue his outburst, but his foul mouth made everyone in the Shanhe Division feel ashamed.

Xu Yuan didn't say another word until he followed Wen Bin out of the gate of Shanhe Division.

Wu Qingzhao finally managed to get rid of Wen Bin, the plague god, and came back to apologize to the Lord of Law.

Miao Yu said coldly through the door: "I am tired, you can go by yourself."

Wu Qingzhao walked away with a dark face and gritted teeth.

Now there is no way to organize the Chief Lawyer to recruit Xu Yuan.

After the people outside left, Miao Yu fiercely crushed a teacup in the room and said, "This bunch of rubbish has completely disgraced me!"

Then he couldn't help but let out a long sigh, and became even more eager to seek talents.

……

After leaving the Shanhe Division, Wen Bin sent Xu Yuan away.

Xu Yuan wanted to go back to the inn with Wen Bin, but he couldn't find an excuse.

After returning to the South City Patrol Office alone, he went straight to find Zhang Lao Ya.

"Senior, I'm afraid you can't escape this time."

Zhang Lao Ya was not intimidated. He snorted and said, "Don't exaggerate. I'm old and have experienced many ups and downs."

Xu Yuan: "It seems you still don't know those three well enough. They've joined the powerful. I may not be able to protect you here."

Zhang Laoya still didn't believe it: "Don't even think about kicking me out early. I will definitely stay here for three months."

Xu Yuan said, "I don't mean to chase them away, but... let me be frank, those three sisters came to Champa with the Inspector General Wen Bin."

After saying that, Xu Yuan stood up and was about to leave.

Zhang Laoya suddenly jumped up and grabbed him: "Wait, explain yourself clearly!"

"Senior, please stay here peacefully. We still have two months to go. Their identities are not to be revealed to the public, and Master Wen cannot use official means to pressure me.

Well, the New Year is coming soon, at least the seniors can spend the New Year safely."

"That's nonsense!" Zhang Laoya grabbed Xu Yuan and refused to let go. "They are evil spirits, and Wen Bin is a clean official. How could they be involved?"

"Anyway, they are staying at the inn with Master Wen Bin." Xu Yuan said, "This matter actually has nothing to do with me. When the time comes, I will politely see the senior off."

Zhang Laoya's expression changed several times and he slowly let go of his hand.

After Xu Yuan left, Zhang Laoya waited for half an hour and then quietly went out.

Xu Yuan watched secretly, with Fu Jingyu beside him.

A bird was staring at Zhang Laoya from high in the sky.

Not long after, Fu Jingyu said to Xu Yuan: "Indeed, he went to the post house in the city."

When Zhang Laoya came back, he took the initiative to see Xu Yuan, his expression extremely solemn, and said: "They are indeed in the post house."

Xu Yuan didn't say anything, but slowly poured himself a cup of tea.

"This is not right." Zhang Laoya said, "Don't think it has nothing to do with you! Do you know what was lost in the warehouse of the Canal Office?"

Xu Yuan shrugged and said, "What does it have to do with me? It's the business of the Shanhe Division anyway."

Seeing that Xu Yuan wasn't taking the bait, Zhang Laoya took the initiative and said, "Food! What was lost in that warehouse at the Canal Office was food worth a full 1.2 million taels of silver!"

(End of this chapter)