My version of Heavenly Dao is too old, so it's full of bugs.

Chapter 286 Inspector Li, you should stop!
Just as Li Wei was calling for a lawyer!
Su Shenglin, the financial official who had just interrogated him, also came to the leader's office.

"This humble servant pays respects to the True Lord Shili!"

Bang!
The door is open!
A sizzling patch of red oil appeared behind the door.

Loan chili peppers, lever star anise, luscious bay leaves, and smoked Sichuan peppercorns, carefully cultivated by the Heavenly Court Production Department, boil in oil, releasing a rich aroma.

This is actually a giant hot pot that fills the entire room!
Meanwhile, a shadowy figure, even larger than a hot pot, sat cross-legged at the far end of the room, holding a humanoid creature and simmering it in the hot pot.

"Ah! I paid it back! I paid back this loan!"

The moment he fell into the hot pot, the man let out a series of shrill screams, and then suddenly spat out a large amount of wealth.

This is just the principal and interest; do you think I don't charge you for collecting the debt?

Not satisfied, True Lord Shili placed the cooked person in his hand and, like peeling a clam, violently tore open its flesh and blood, taking out all its cultivation and swallowing it before casually throwing it into the trash can.

Another cultivator in the lower realm went bankrupt.

But it doesn't matter,
Because the True Lord of Food and Benefit received offerings and satisfaction!

[Sigh, the economic climate has been getting worse and worse these past few years, and it's becoming increasingly difficult for our Ministry of Finance to collect its "Heavenly Loans." Shengling... what are these mortals thinking? How can they even dare to owe money to the Ministry of Finance?]

Shili slightly raised his fingers, which were stained with chili oil.

After casting dozens of layers of law defenses on himself, Su Shenglin suddenly leaped into the red oil, retrieved a company that was already cooked, and carried it onto the plate of the Food Profit True Lord.

"These people in the lower realms will say and do anything to alleviate their loan burdens!"

"Our Heavenly Court is giving them a loan, which is an opportunity to defy fate. We have done so much to be kind and righteous, yet they are still not satisfied and want to incur further debt. That is unrighteous and unjust. There is no need to talk about righteousness with such unrighteous and unjust people!"

While eating the cooked company food on his plate, Lord Shili said, "Well said! What a benevolent act it is for our Ministry of Finance to issue loans! But why is it that not only mortals, but even those warriors from the Thunder Department don't understand us and want to investigate us?"

If it weren't for these loans, how would their Thunder Department afford to wage war?

Ha ha,

A bunch of brutes, do they really think they can act recklessly just because they're the heads of all the Heavenly Court's departments?!
Lord Shili raised his finger.

Su Shenglin quickly grabbed a tissue the size of a quilt and rushed over to wipe His hands clean.

How many problems did you find in Livy?

Su Shenglin immediately knelt down: "Please forgive us, Your Majesty, we're afraid we'll need a little more time."

Lord Shili narrowed his eyes slightly, but said with a smile, "[It's alright. Once he's in our Ministry of Finance, we'll have plenty of time to investigate him!]"

However, it's crucial to be mindful of the approach and maintain a proper balance during interrogation. We only need the evidence we require; avoid raising unnecessary questions.

Su Shenglin shouldn't have been spying on the true god, but this time he couldn't help but observe the True Lord of Food and Profit, and cautiously asked:

"Your Excellency, the problem is that that guy is saying things he should and shouldn't be saying, and we don't know what we should and shouldn't listen to. Could you please give us some pointers on what we should avoid?"

Shili Zhenjun sighed inwardly, "It's not that I don't want to remind you, but even I don't know Li Wei's secrets, I only know some rumors!"
But one thing is certain:

The secret about Li Wei became an absolute secret of the Heavenly Court, known only to His Majesty the Supreme Emperor of Heaven, Lord Taibai Jinxing, and the ministers and deputy ministers of various departments.

As for those below the level of the main god, whoever gets involved will be in trouble!

During this period, more than a dozen true gods have been sent to prison for spying on Li Wei's affairs.

Therefore, even the True Lord of Food and Profit was wary of Li Wei's secret.

In short, there are some things you can ask, and some things you can't, especially some things that, if you find out, even I can't protect you!

Su Shengling became even more aware of the seriousness of the problem.

No wonder none of the Finance Ministers dared to appear before Li Wei this time and personally preside over the interrogation.

Damn it.

The power struggle between your superiors has resulted in you only sending an ordinary divine official like me to investigate this case?
Judging from the ranks and specifications, Su Shenglin was just a financial inspector. He didn't even have the authority to interrogate a Nascent Soul cultivator, let alone a case involving a deity.

I'm just cannon fodder this time!
However, from another perspective, it is precisely because my privileges are not high that there are no vulnerabilities in the program.

By having the inspector investigate the inspector, everything is kept within a controllable range. As long as I don't resort to underhanded tactics, at most I'll just be seen as incompetent, and I certainly won't get involved in such a serious matter!

Therefore, Su Shengling agreed immediately after receiving Li Wei's request to hire a lawyer.

The subordinate's eyes darted around, and he suddenly whispered, "Sir, should we secretly record this, between him and the lawyer..."

Snapped! !

Su Shenglin slapped his subordinate, interrupting him, and then roared furiously, "You all remember this! Our Ministry of Finance has always been the most disciplined, so if Li Wei wants to hire a lawyer, let him! Anyone who dares to pull any tricks, I'll wipe them out!"

The officials immediately fell silent, trembling with fear.

After suppressing his anger, Su Shenglin suddenly remembered something: "By the way, who is the lawyer Li Wei hired?"

"It seems his name is... Chang Wude."

"I don't recognize this name. Let's look it up!"

……

Chang Wude was an unknown nobody. He was the so-called top lawyer in Xinhai City, but he was insignificant in Zhongzhou or the Three Realms.

Especially now that New Sea City has been swallowed up by the Blissful Demon Land, their law firm's network of contacts in New Sea City has been scattered, and the law firm naturally can no longer continue to operate.

The boss withdrew his investment and went bankrupt, leaving his colleagues unemployed. They scrambled to find work, but this time, the Elysium Demon Land had absorbed over 70 cities, bankrupted hundreds of law firms, and left tens of thousands of lawyers unemployed, making job competition extremely fierce.
Given Chang Wude's level of competence, if he had looked for a job earlier, he would have had the opportunity to join other major law firms in Zhongzhou.

But he's still waiting for an opportunity!
An opportunity that he was willing to seize even if it meant losing his job and bearing the pressure of supporting his family!
at last,

This opportunity has arrived!

"Attorney Chang, phone calls to Tian Shi Yuan are very expensive, so I'll keep it brief. I need a lawyer right now. Do you have connections in the Heavenly Court?"

Looking at the red star before him, Chang Wude smiled and said, "Inspector Li, I am currently at Tian Shi Yuan and am ready to serve you at any time!"

Opportunities are for those who are prepared, so he had already chased Li Wei all the way to Tian Shi Yuan. "Then come find me at the Ministry of Finance!"

In less than a minute, Chang Wude appeared at the door of the interrogation room.

He couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "So fast?"

"Ever since you were arrested, I've been in the Ministry of Finance's main hall, compiling various cases related to the illegal trading of cultivation techniques. If you choose me as your lawyer, I certainly won't let you down!"

As he spoke, Chang Wude took out a thick stack of documents.

Li Wei felt that he hadn't made a mistake in choosing this lawyer.

Putting everything else aside, the sheer willpower to chase someone from the mortal realm to the Heavenly City Wall under such uncertain circumstances is awe-inspiring.

"Let's not rush into the defense. I might not even be prosecuted, so I called you here mainly to consult on a question."

"what is the problem?"

"If I learn the Ministry of Finance's laws while I'm being held in the Ministry of Finance's custody, won't I be considered guilty of embezzling Ministry of Finance assets?"

???

Chang Wude had mentally prepared countless times before arriving, thinking he wouldn't be surprised no matter what he heard, but now he was completely dumbfounded and couldn't help but ask again to confirm:
"So, you want to learn the Ministry of Finance's rules in the Ministry of Finance's prison?"

"Yes."

hiss! !

Putting aside whether this is even possible, you deserve to die for having this idea!
"Inspector Li, stop now! You're under the thumb of the Thunder Gods. You're just a prisoner trying to learn the laws here. Aren't you slapping them in the face?"

"So it's just a slap in the face, and doesn't violate any heavenly rules?"

"Who would establish such a divine law?"

If the Ministry of Finance arrests ten people, a hundred of them will be guilty. Not only will you suffer, but your family and friends will also be implicated. They'll be terrified in jail, so who will have the mind to study the laws?
And even if you want to learn, you have to be able to learn it!

The laws of the Prison of Wealth are designed to imprison you. Once inside, you will be unable to use either spiritual power or laws, and all your senses will be suppressed back into your body. Under such circumstances, how can you comprehend the laws?
This is no longer the ancient era where everyone had enlightenment. The laws cannot be obtained by locking you in a certain place, unless there is a loophole in the Heavenly Way.

Chang Wude's heart skipped a beat, and he was suddenly moved—Inspector Li even told me about something like this, which shows that he trusts me!

"If you can truly comprehend the law, it will inevitably trigger a reaction from the Ministry of Finance system, which would be counterproductive! Therefore, I suggest you postpone this opportunity until later."

"Of course, if you insist on comprehending the laws in the Prison of Wealth, then I suggest you buy some Heavenly Loans first, because in the past, some people have obtained economic and financial laws from Heavenly Loans, so it will not seem so abrupt."

"The key is that you should be able to bribe a bigwig in the Ministry of Finance. That way, people will only think that he is helping you, and then there won't be much of a problem."

"Of course, the most crucial thing is that you must hide your cultivation panel well and never let anyone see it, otherwise..."

Vulnerability entries cannot be hidden!
Of course, if you have a way of keeping it a secret, then disregard what I said.

"In short, as long as the Heavenly Laws don't forbid it, you can do it! Cultivation is a basic right of cultivators, and the Heavenly Court has never prohibited cultivators from cultivating in the Wealth Prison, so as long as you can give the God of Wealth a satisfactory explanation, then there will be no problem."

The pressure on Li Wei's heart immediately eased.

Although he was well-versed in the rules, he didn't know much about the economic regulations, especially those after version 7.19. Now, with the advice of professionals, he finally made up his mind.

"Very good. You can continue to stay in Tian Shi Yuan for the time being. I may need to contact you at any time."

Li Wei then signed an IOU for him on the spot: "I am cooperating with the investigation now, and all my assets have been seized. Take this IOU first, do a good job, and I will not treat you unfairly."

Chang Wude solemnly accepted the IOU, glanced at the nine zeros on it, and nodded in satisfaction.

Inspector Li is truly generous!
This consultation is equivalent to his efforts over hundreds of years, so we must hold on tightly to such a powerful figure!
"Inspector Li, is there anything else you need to explain?"

"Okay, help me contact the Internet Profit-Making Immortal Lord and tell him I want to see Him!"

"Yes!"

After Chang Wude left, Li Wei was taken back to the Ministry of Finance prison by the financial officials.

The threads of the Ministry of Finance's laws wrapped around Li Wei once again, binding him, sealing his spiritual power, suppressing his laws, and compressing his soul's perception.

However, his will grew even stronger, and the Heavenly Dao 0.91 system within him became excited after sensing its master's mood.

"let's start!"

The system panel popped up, revealing a feature that Li Wei had been eagerly anticipating.

[Rule-based Lottery!]

You can use 500,000 premium spirit stones to exchange for one chance to win a prize.

Currently available extraction rules include: [Yuan Dao Law No. 23 - Loan Leverage], [Yuan Dao Law No. 16 - Money Locks Life], [Yuan Dao Law No. 7 - Borrowing Effect to Repay Cause], and even the foremost Yuan Dao Law, [Wealth Can Connect with the Gods]!
The principles of economics and finance are all called the Yuan Dao, and now all the laws of economics and finance have appeared before Li Wei!

'Shouldn't the lottery function of your Heavenly Dao System be completely random?'

[For my master, I can be flexible with randomness!]

The Heavenly Dao 0.91 system possesses the power of the Dragon Crown, which has long been able to transcend the limitations of its own system and create various exclusive loopholes for Li Wei.

hey~~
Unfortunately, the system is still too conservative.

After a few more upgrades, I should be able to break free from the constraints of the old version and completely unleash my potential.

What's the point of smoking then?

Whatever laws the master desires, I will connect him to those laws. As long as he can withstand them, the laws will be plentiful.

[However, Master, I must remind you that you originally only had nine Nascent Souls, and you have already endured nine laws. Therefore, if you were to obtain the tenth law, you would likely be nearing your limit!]

If you're not careful, you could be assimilated by the laws at any time.

"Stop talking nonsense, I can't wait any longer!"

(End of this chapter)