Locked: God is the matchmaker, neither you nor I can escape

The bailiffs started a search in the Meng residence, but perhaps it was because it was dark and the light was dim, or perhaps it was because Ji De's methods were too powerful, even after climbing onto the roof to check everything, they still didn't find any clues.

In the end, it can only be returned without success.

Others who heard the noise and came out to watch saw the yamen runners coming out empty-handed and started talking about it.

It was already the end of the Yin hour, and many servants in the mansion had already gotten up and started to prepare. Officials who were supposed to attend the morning court heard the noise and woke up half an hour earlier than usual. Some of them heard the news brought back by the servants, while others went outside to watch from the beginning. This person was Zou Ming, one of the censors of the Censorate.

The sky was brightening, and with the lively shouting of the people, the news that Ji De had emptied the Meng and Qi mansions last night spread. Soon, it had spread to every street and alley in the capital.

At this morning's court, after important matters had come to an end, Zou Ming stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Emperor: "What did Mr. Zou report?"

Zou Ming: "Your Majesty, last night the strange thief Ji De emptied the valuables from Minister Meng's house. His methods were very strange. The people from the Ministry of Justice were at the scene at the time, but they were still helpless against him. I think this person is very dangerous."

The emperor looked at the Minister of Justice, and before he could speak, the Vice Minister of Justice Shi Youwei immediately stepped forward and knelt down: "Your Majesty, it was my incompetence that allowed Ji De to escape so easily."

The emperor thought about it and seemed to have no impression. However, he was curious about the strange method of accumulating virtue mentioned by Zou Ming.

"Can you find out the identity of this Ji De?"

Zou Ming kowtowed and said, "I am incompetent and have not found out Ji De's true identity.

Ji De's clothes are very strange. They are not the clothes of my Zhao country. To be more precise, they are not the clothes of Zhou country. Instead, they are a bit like the clothes from overseas.

Moreover, this person's accent is a bit strange. I cannot tell whether he is deliberately disguising himself or he is indeed not from the Kingdom of Zhao.

Every time he appears, it is at night, and he always stands on a high place, so people cannot see his face clearly. I have no way to find out what he looks like or his real name. I hope Your Majesty will punish me."

The emperor was silent for a moment: "He has always been in a high place? But he is a martial arts master?"

Zou Ming understood the emperor's implication. If the other party was from the underworld, it would be helpful for them to seek help from the leader of the underworld.

"Your Majesty, according to Ji De, he denies having any origins in the underworld."

The emperor touched his chin and thought for a moment: "This person is very skilled? How does he compare to the best master in the martial arts world?"

Zou Ming choked. How could he know how powerful the best master in the world was?

"Your Majesty, when Ji De was confronting Lord Meng last night, he stood steadily in mid-air for about an incense stick of time.

According to eyewitnesses, he suddenly appeared in the sky, and everyone saw him walk over step by step, and finally stopped above Master Meng's study."

As soon as these words were spoken, not only the emperor above, but also the ministers present felt that this matter was unbelievable and began to discuss it.

The emperor saw Zou Ming still kneeling on the ground and said, "Zou Ming, please stand up."

Zou Ming: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zou Ming stood up and continued, "The most bizarre thing is that the things in Lord Meng's house disappeared out of thin air in full view of everyone. I personally checked the scene and found nothing unusual. It was not a magic trick."

Hearing this, the officials' discussions became even louder, but no one denied that he was talking nonsense. After all, this was happening right under the nose of the emperor, and there was no need to bear the crime of deceiving the emperor by telling such a lie.