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Chapter 77 Making trouble
Chen's Pharmacy, backyard.

Chen Gui took the initiative to greet Wu Ming at the courtyard gate. Seeing Wu Ming walking over, he greeted him with a smile: "Brother Wu, it's been a few days since we last met. Your demeanor has become even more extraordinary."

Shi Zhenbang and others who frequently interacted with Wu Ming noticed some changes in him over the past few days. He seemed more energetic and his eyes were more bright and alert. Chen Gui, who hadn't seen Wu Ming for many days, naturally felt the changes more strongly. However, he wasn't surprised because he had also heard about the events of the past few days.

"I heard that Brother Wu killed He Tian, ​​the Black Cloud Bandit. He Tian was no ordinary bandit. He once ravaged the city, broke into the Li family's mansion in the south of the city, assassinated the Li family patriarch on the spot, and killed more than ten guards before leaving triumphantly. Now he has lost his life at the hands of Brother Wu, which has rid Jingye City of a great scourge!"

"There are rumors that it's only a matter of time before Brother Wu is promoted to patrol officer."

As Chen Gui led Wu Ming into the courtyard, he smiled and cupped his hands in congratulations to Wu Ming.

Wu Ming did not take credit, and said frankly: "He Tian was seriously injured by several patrol officers of my Night Patrol Division. He was seriously wounded and was fleeing in panic when I happened to run into him. It was just a lucky break. Those rumors have always been unfounded."

"Hahaha, even so, it is Brother Wu's marksmanship that is divine. Otherwise, a master who has achieved three blood clotting techniques, even if seriously injured, would not be an easy opponent."

Chen Gui laughed heartily as he spoke.

He came from a wealthy family and was a martial artist himself, so he naturally knew that the rumors were untrue. Wu Ming had only recently broken through to the second stage of Blood Coagulation, so how could he possibly kill a notorious bandit like He Tian, ​​who had reached the third stage of Blood Coagulation? There must be a special reason behind it. As for the claim that he would be promoted to patrol officer sooner or later, that was utter nonsense and just wild rumors spread by ordinary people who were unaware of the inside story.

The Inspectors of the Censorate are all powerful figures, each in charge of a region. Only those who have achieved the third stage of blood coagulation are qualified to hold this position. It is only because ordinary people do not understand the different levels of martial arts that they spread such ridiculous rumors.

Wu Ming is indeed a capable person, but he is still far from becoming a patrol officer.

Although he knew the inside story, he certainly wouldn't say that on the surface. He only congratulated Wu Ming repeatedly, because he was well aware that no matter the reason, Wu Ming must have gained a lot from it, which was something to celebrate.

"Brother Chen is joking. These unfounded rumors among the people make me feel ashamed."

Wu Ming shook his head and changed the subject, saying, "By the way, about the matter I asked Brother Chen for help last time, I wonder..."

"Brother Wu, how could I neglect your request? I have already prepared it for you."

Chen Gui smiled and led Wu Ming into the house. He took out a rough jade bottle about the size of a palm and handed it to Wu Ming, saying in a low voice, "This thing is extremely corrosive and also highly poisonous. Brother Wu, please be careful when using it."

"Don't worry, I know."

Wu Ming took the jade bottle, untied the lid and glanced inside. It contained a dark yellow liquid, resembling grease, but upon closer inspection, it had an extremely pungent smell that made him feel very uncomfortable.

The corpse-dissolving water is actually not very useful to Wu Ming now. Originally, he was thinking that if he encountered something similar to Guo Huai again, it would be appropriate to use this to destroy the body and cover up the evidence. However, now that he has refined his primordial spirit three times, he knows that there is a vast world in the Demon Subduing Diagram. If he encounters anything again, he can simply throw the corpse into the Demon Subduing Realm.

This method is completely undetectable and leaves no trace, making it far more effective than corpse-dissolving liquid.

but.

Sometimes, it might be necessary to leave a trace intentionally. The corpse-dissolving water might come in handy, and Wu Ming wouldn't mind keeping some on hand for future use. Anyway, now that he has the Demon-Subduing Realm, it's very convenient for him to carry and access things.

"I am very grateful for your help, Brother Chen. May I ask how much this item is worth?"

Wu Ming put away the corpse-dissolving water and asked Chen Gui.

Chen Gui feigned displeasure and said, "I told you last time that I would give some to Brother Wu. Brother Wu's question about the price is hurting our brotherly relationship. Well, I haven't had a chance to congratulate Brother Wu on killing the Black Cloud Bandit yet. Since Brother Wu is here today, I'd like to invite you to Xinghualou for a good drink."

Say it.

Chen Gui then wanted to take Wu Ming to a restaurant for drinks.

Wu Ming wasn't interested in drinking and was about to decline, but just then, he suddenly heard a commotion and some shouting coming from the direction of Chen's Pharmacy's front yard. Both of them immediately stopped what they were doing. Chen Gui frowned slightly, intending to ignore it, but then he saw a servant rushing over from the front yard.

"Young master, there's trouble ahead. You should go and take a look."

"Understood, go down!"

Chen Gui looked displeased. He had originally intended to invite Wu Ming to a drink, but something unexpected happened halfway there, making him lose face. However, hearing the commotion in the front yard, he could only helplessly look at Wu Ming and say, "I don't know who dares to cause trouble. I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Brother Wu. Please rest here, I'll be right back."

"No need, let's go together. I'd like to see who's causing trouble."

Wu Ming waved his hand.

Although he was a patrolman of the Night Patrol Division and not responsible for maintaining order in the city during the day, both the Night Patrol Division and the City Guard Division were under the jurisdiction of the Censorate. He could handle any situation on the spot as a patrolman of the Censorate. If it was a case of illegal or criminal activity, he would be arrested on the spot and recorded as a daily merit in the Censorate.

Although it was somewhat impolite to ask a guest to accompany him to the shop when something happened, Chen Gui also thought of Wu Ming's identity and his knowledge of the affairs of the Shenxing Division. If there were any special events, Wu Ming could handle them on the spot and perhaps gain merit. So he smiled apologetically, stopped trying to stop him, and went to the front yard with Wu Ming.

We arrived at the shop in front.

A large crowd had already gathered inside and outside the shop.

A man dressed in rough cloth, holding a piece of medicinal herb in his hand, stood with one foot on an overturned stool, shouting, "Come and see! Come and see! This is the old ginseng sold by Chen's Pharmacy, a century-old brand. My father couldn't catch his breath and was waiting for the old ginseng to keep him alive. But after taking a sip of ginseng soup, he died on the spot. I had someone check it out, and look what happened... This is not old ginseng at all, it's clearly dried radish root!"

Liu Quan shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice carrying far and wide, attracting many people who stood outside the pharmacy pointing and whispering.

Many people were surprised by Liu Quan's words.

"Can't you?"

"This Chen's Pharmacy is a century-old brand, how could they do such a despicable thing?"

"Ha, who knows? These days, people only care about profit, who cares about our lives?"

Most of the people outside the pharmacy were just watching the spectacle, while some frowned deeply.

"Where's the person in charge? Get your person in charge out here!"

Liu Quan was still holding half a radish root, shouting at the top of his lungs.

at this time.

Sun Wang, who was in charge of guarding the pharmacy, walked over, frowned, and shouted, "What nonsense are you spouting! The pharmacy sells genuine products at fair prices. If you dare to slander and spread rumors, be careful you don't go to the Censorate and be charged with spreading heresy!"

After saying this, Sun Wang tried to drive Liu Quan away.

But just then, several men rushed out from the crowd and blocked Sun Wang's way. They all had a sneer on their faces and said, "What, your pharmacy sold fake medicine and you want to use force to drive people away? We, the Crouching Tiger Gang, can't stand this."

Sun Wang narrowed his eyes, one hand already on the hilt of his sword. His instincts as a martial artist told him that the people in front of him were up to no good. It was laughable that someone from the Black Tiger Gang, which had been bullying the market, would suddenly stand up to uphold justice. Even if his own father had bought fake medicine, he probably wouldn't have caused such a commotion. Besides, Chen's Pharmacy was a century-old brand and had never sold fake medicine.

Today's situation was clearly premeditated.

(End of this chapter)