Minglong

Chapter 40: Isn’t the knife handed to your hand?
When he walked out of the library, Miss Momo had already run a long way away with the coal briquettes on her shoulder. It looked like she was afraid that he would snatch the book back.

Xie Jinhuan did not immediately chase after him, but first patted the Zhenglun Sword at his waist:
"Beautiful Ye, are you Qixia Zhenren's ex-girlfriend? She buried you. Could it be a murder of passion?"

As soon as the voice fell, a ghost in red came out from behind, strolling down the street with a red umbrella:

"I like someone like you, how could I possibly like a woman? Don't trust unofficial history.

"I think it's more likely that I charmed that little nun and made her work for me, and then I accidentally messed up and ended up getting buried by her."

Zhenren Qixia was the previous generation headmaster of the Danding Sect, and the headmaster is usually the strongest person in each sect. There are countless sects in the Daqian Danding Sect, and there are many heads who are ranked as super-class, but there is only one headmaster.

And now, the entire Daqian has only three head masters - Lu Wuzhen of the Taoist Alchemy School, Monk Wuxin of the Buddhist Zen School, and Wei Wuyi of the Southern School of Martial Arts.

Xie Jinhuan didn't quite believe that a Taoist master of this level would be a lesbian, nor did he believe that Ye Hongshang could charm Qixia Zhenren. After thinking for a while, he said:

"The person who wrote this book must know some inside information, but this book should be written by Shuangsheng Yeci. This person is supposed to be dead, so there is no way to find out."

Ye Hongshang shrugged slightly: "The past is the past. Life is short and we will grow old in the blink of an eye. It is so good to live in the present. Why bother to figure out these reasons?"

"How could I dare to dig you out if I don't know your origins?"

"Why? After spending a few days together, you can't bear to bury your sister?"

It wasn't that Xie Jinhuan was reluctant to do so, but compared to digging a grave, burying it back was too difficult. After a few days, he was still at the peak of the fourth rank, and he didn't know when he would be able to reach the first rank.

If he could find out the identity of the Night Succubus, it would not be too risky. He could just dig her out and curry favor with her. Wouldn't that help him get out of the current predicament?

He can also pick up a beautiful wife for free...

The two exchanged a few words, then Xie Jinhuan put away his books and quickly chased after him to the street corner:

"Miss Momo?"

Linghu Qingmo strode forward, secretly gritting his teeth. He noticed Xie Jinhuan rushing out and quickly hid the book behind his waist.
"This book is full of rumors and slander. I can't show it to you. Don't mention it again!"

She looks quite cute with her eyes wide open and eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"Why would I mention it? Don't be nervous. I won't grab it."

Xie Jinhuan waved his hand and looked around the busy streets:
"Where to go next?"

"Gooji!"

Meiqiu instantly became energetic, obviously meaning to eat.

Linghu Qingmo had just finished breakfast, so how could he possibly go along with Meiqiu's wishes? He thought for a moment:
"Let's go to the county government office. So many bodies were brought back yesterday. As long as we can confirm their general identities, we should be able to find some clues."

Xie Jinhuan actually wanted to go back and study the Jinlan Biography, but yesterday he was still a righteous young man chasing the murderer alone. If he just ignored it today, his character would be broken. So he nodded:

"also……"

……

Not long after, the two returned to the county government office.

As soon as Linghu Qingmo stepped onto the stairs, he saw Yang Dabiao and two followers whispering together, their faces not looking good. He asked in confusion:

"Yang Dabiao, is there something wrong outside again?"

"Oh, forget it."

Seeing the two people coming, Yang Dabiao turned around and walked up to them, his two eyebrows almost wrinkled into one:
"It's that damn Li family again. This morning, Xiao Wang and his men were searching for bandits in the West Market and heard gamblers gossiping about the Li family burying alive several gamblers who owed gambling debts..."

"what?"

Xie Jinhuan instantly perked up, his eyes slightly fixed:

"There is still this matter?!"

Yang Dabiao put one hand on his waist, his face bitter:

"I didn't believe it at first, so I asked Xiao Wang and the others to investigate. It turns out that among those reported missing in the past three months, there really were a few gamblers. Because they were all long-time gamblers, I hadn't taken care of them before. Lord Linghu, what do you think of this matter..."

He didn't finish his words, but the meaning was clear.

Something happened at Sanhe Building the day before yesterday. The Li family used their invisible hand to intervene, causing almost no sleep in the entire county government office.

Yesterday, the government office discovered that there was another evil bandit. Not wanting to continue fighting with the Li family over a pill of Ascension Powder, they had actually compromised and were ready to let Li Shizhong take the blame and close the case.

And now, a major case of burying alive has suddenly emerged. Even if the deceased is a gambler, it is still a serious crime according to the Daqian law.

If the government investigates, the Li family has powerful connections and will not sit idly by. They will definitely find ways to interfere.

Even if the government invested a lot of manpower and energy, it might not be able to do anything to the Li family in the end.

Now everyone is looking for the demon bandits, so who has the energy to do this hard and tedious job?
Yang Dabiao's intention was obviously to ask:

"The ones who died were just a few gamblers. Why not just turn a blind eye?"

Linghu Qingmo knew that the demon bandits were more dangerous and that things had to be prioritized. He originally wanted to put this case aside for now and investigate it again after the big demon from Zihui Mountain was captured.

But before she could speak, the vengeful Master Xie beside her turned his face into a dark expression:
"This is outrageous! I thought the Li family was just selling a pill to ascend to immortality, but I didn't expect them to actually kill innocent people right under the king's palace! Although I'm not an official, I know a bit of fighting. If you feel you're short of manpower, Brother Yang, just let me know. I'll be at your disposal!" "..."

Yang Dabiao didn't just feel that he was short of manpower, he just didn't want to take on this tough task.

But now that things have come to this, saying that he wants to abuse his power and bend the law is obviously not like a good brother.

For this reason, Yang Dabiao still gritted his teeth and patted Xie Jinhuan on the shoulder:

"Well... I was just thinking about how to investigate this matter. Since you're here, you might as well stop by and give me some advice."

"Walk."

Xie Jinhuan put his hand on the handle of the mace, turned around and walked out.

Yang Dabiao opened his mouth, but finally waved to the bailiff to follow him.

Since yesterday, Linghu Qingmo has discovered that Xie Jinhuan is a little too righteous and fearless of power. Compared with Xie Jinhuan, she, a famous workaholic, seems like an old hand in the government office.

But she admired this kind of man, and at this moment she walked beside him and praised him:
"If all the officials in the world were as fearless as you, there would be no more demons and monsters in the world. Demons and evil spirits need soil to breed. With the clear sky and broad daylight above my head, how can there be any place for demons and evil spirits to stay?"

Xie Jinhuan blushed a little when he was praised as 'Xie Qingtian', but he had no choice.

The demon bandits in the city alone cannot withstand the iron fist of Daqian. If he wants to relieve his own pressure, he has to keep sacrificing fellow Taoists to resist the thunder, making the government officials from top to bottom run their legs off!
If the government office is idle, he will not be idle!
He hadn't figured out how to find out what happened to the Li family yet, but the Li family suddenly handed him a knife. If he didn't seize the opportunity to make things bigger, how could he be worthy of the Li family's painstaking efforts to help him out?
"I'm not really a knight-errant. I'm just helping out when I have nothing better to do. If we want to rid the world of evil, we have to rely on Miss Linghu and Brother Yang."

Yang Dabiao was also embarrassed by the praise:

"Oh~ You really know how to talk, you're worthy of being the son taught by Master Xie."

"Ha ha……"
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Taoxianfang, Chunping Tower.

The luxurious carriage stopped outside the building, and the master's servant stepped forward cautiously to support it:
"Young Master, be careful..."

Captain Zhou He and two Chilin Guards stood in front of the door. When Li Ziwen got out of the carriage, they bowed and said:
"Master Li."

Li Ziwen is the nephew of Li Gongpu, the Huangmen Lang. He is over 30 years old and quite capable. Although he has not entered the officialdom, his family's position is to be in charge of the household. He has begun to take over the family business and is highly appreciated by his uncle who holds a high position.

Li Ziwen was tortured in the yamen the day before yesterday, and his energy and blood were a little weak, but he was still polite and well-mannered, and did not ask for the help of servants:
"Captain Zhou, you're too polite. I've been caught in this unforeseen disaster. I'm so grateful for your hard work. Otherwise, I don't know how long I'd have to drink big-leaf tea in the yamen."

Zhou He said in a casual manner, "I'm here simply to serve as a juror. The Sanhelou case has nothing to do with you, young master, so why would you say you're wasting your time? In the past, when I was traveling in the capital, I received a lot of care from Mr. Li. I haven't repaid your kindness yet, and now I'm asking you to host a banquet for me. I'm really ashamed to say that."

"How can it be called a hospitality when we are just having a simple meal at home? Lord Zhou, please go first!"

……

After some polite exchanges, the group entered Chunping Tower.

As one of the largest restaurants on Hualou Street, Chunpinglou was truly magnificent. To entertain their distinguished guests, the Li family had even invited all the courtesans on the street. Over ten beauties were waiting in the hall, including several foreign prostitutes wearing open-chested gowns. It was a headache...

Zhou He was a cautious person who never made any mistakes and had almost no reaction to this big scene. However, the two Chilin Guards who accompanied him stared at him with their eyes wide open, their faces showing joy and they even walked a little unsteadily.

Li Zixian was also a shrewd man. Seeing Zhou He's expression, he knew that a meal alone would not be enough to settle the matter. After sitting down in the private room, he asked the legal advisor to bring him a box.
"I heard your father is old and has difficulty walking. A friend happened to give me some Longyang flowers. I can't use them right now. They will lose their medicinal properties by next year..."

Longyang Flower is the top-grade ingredient for body-building and meridian-strengthening elixirs. Ordinary warriors cannot afford to hire an alchemist with it, but it is very convenient to cash it in.

As a warrior, Zhou He couldn't resist this kind of indispensable item that he couldn't afford with his salary. A smile appeared on his face, and he was about to refuse when he saw a servant coming up the stairs with a "dong dong dong~", shouting along the way:
"Master, son..."

Li Zixian frowned: "Why are you yelling?"

The servant bowed repeatedly to apologize, came behind the chair, and whispered:

"Sir, just now someone from the County Magistrate's Office suddenly went to the farm..."

Li Zixian frowned, raised his hand to stop the servant from speaking, and looked at the Chilin Guard beside him.

Zhou He was the Red Robe Plague God of the capital. He knew from just half a sentence that the Li family was up to something again, but he didn't dare to say it to his face. He said in a deep voice:
"When I came here, Lord Li sent someone to tell me to do things in a neat and tidy way. The current emperor doesn't like those who pretend to obey but actually disobey. If you have any questions, it's best to discuss them in private."

Li Zixian rubbed his fingers, hesitated for a moment, and then leaned close to Zhou He's ear:

"It's not a big deal. Gambling houses are bound to have some gamblers who don't pay their debts. They are all beasts who sell their wives and daughters. To make an example of them, I took them to the farm and buried them in the ground as fertilizer..."

Zhou He frowned, looking slightly displeased:

"Bingming, please give me the details of the case. A debt was not repaid, and Master Li forced the gambler to work on the farm to pay off the debt. He died of illness and overwork, and Master Li gave him a piece of land for a proper burial. This was a great act of kindness. Master, please show me the IOU, the indenture, and so on."

"what?"

Li Zi was stunned when he heard this, but he immediately reacted and turned around and said:
"Look, what does it mean to be a lord of the Red Scale Guard? Why don't you go find the IOU and the indenture?"

"Yes, I'll find a solution right away..."

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