Once I enter the pass, great Confucian scholars will surely debate the classics for me.

Jin Wei stepped forward, bowed, and clasped his hands in greeting: "Your subordinate is here."

Zhou Qingfeng said, "Investigate who has been in and out of the prison since Xilaide entered it, and who has revealed the location of Xilaide's imprisonment to anyone. Focus on investigating cultivators who use wind manipulation techniques."

"Yes, Commander." Jin Wei acknowledged the order and stepped back.

Seeing this, Xiao Hongyun said, "No way, even we're being investigated?"

Zhou Qingfeng said calmly, "There's a problem in the territory you're in charge of. Someone has been sending messages to the prisoners without anyone noticing, and you, as the head of the prison's interrogation department, were completely unaware of it. To put it bluntly, this is dereliction of duty."

Xiao Hongyun looked embarrassed: "..."

Zhou Qingfeng said, "Old Xiao, although I'm investigating the case and chasing the culprit, I'm also cleaning up your mess. If you find the person who tipped you off, you can still make amends. If you can't find them..."

At this point, Zhou Qingfeng paused, then said, "I hope you understand the seriousness of the matter."

Xiao Hongyun frowned and said, "You can investigate, but I will do it myself. After all, the prison is my territory. If you send people to investigate my territory and my people, even if you find out the truth, I will not be able to make amends."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qingfeng nodded slightly: "Okay, you can do it yourself."

Jin Wei cupped his hands and said, "Commander, then I..."

Zhou Qingfeng waved his sleeve: "Chief Xiao can investigate on his own. You don't need to interfere anymore. Now go and gather men to come with me to arrest the criminals Niu Erlang and Yun Li!"

Soon, three ghouls from the Disaster Realm and three teams of warriors from the Turbid Realm gathered outside the gate of the Night Wanderer's Office.

These are the only combat-ready soldiers we can currently draw upon from the Night Patrol Division.

It was already nearing dusk, with the setting sun hanging like blood in the west and the crimson moon rising into the sky. This scene was like two blood-red eyes peering into the evil world, illuminating the earth in a crimson glow.

"Commander Zhou!" The three flag bearers and the three teams of strongmen bowed and clasped their hands in unison.

"Let's go!" Zhou Qingfeng didn't waste any words. He held up the seal with one hand and released the horse of his will. He leaped onto it, and the flag bearers mounted their warhorses. The black-clad warriors followed quickly with their swords drawn.

At the meat processing workshop in the south of the city, the black-clad strongmen kicked down the door first and quickly occupied the high places and entrances of the workshop. The workers in the workshop were panicked and at a loss, having no idea what was happening.

Zhou Qingfeng walked in through the main gate, surrounded by three junior officers dressed in bright red robes.

Jin Wei stepped forward, pointed his knife at the workers, and said, "The Night Patrol Division is apprehending criminals. Unrelated parties need not panic. Where are the workshop owner Niu Erlang and the warehouse manager Yun Li?!"

The workers looked at each other, and then a trembling man stepped forward, bowed and said, "Master Niu and Steward Yun left a few days ago. I am temporarily in charge of the meat processing workshop."

Jin Wei strode over, grabbed the man by the collar, and said with a ruthless look, "Lying! I saw you colluding with them. Tell me, did you hide them? If you don't tell the truth, take him back and torture him!"

The shopkeeper was so frightened that his legs went weak, and he was completely lifted up by Jin Wei with one hand. He said fearfully, "I didn't lie, I really didn't. Everyone here can testify to that, sir."

Upon hearing this, Jin Wei turned to look at Zhou Qingfeng.

Zhou Qingfeng remained calm and waved his hand: "Let him go. I expected them to escape. Xi Laide bought them five days. They're not stupid; they won't wait for me to catch them."

"However, this commander has already made arrangements. Their attempt to escape the city is wishful thinking."

"Saving lives is the priority. First, send someone to the warehouse to see if the kidnapped person has been moved."

Earlier, when suspicions were raised about the two captains, Fengyun and Lusifu.

Zhou Qingfeng decisively ordered Jin Wei to request assistance from the city lord's mansion for the city defense army.

Strictly investigate anyone associated with the three of them who leaves the city.

Even someone holding a warrant stamped with the seals of three people would be arrested.

Since there's no news from the city defense forces, that person must still be inside Sword Tower City.

The city defense army is no pushover; it's a genuine Red Armor Axe Soldier Legion composed of cultivators, an elite force supported by the First Lady with a large sum of money. No one can come and go silently under their noses.

Upon receiving the order, Jin Wei immediately led several black-clad strongmen, carrying the temporary manager of the workshop towards the warehouse. The temporary manager was an outsider who was temporarily in charge and did not know many core secrets; he had never even been inside the warehouse.

When the warehouse was opened, the scene that greeted the eye was horrifying.

Dozens of men and women with unfocused eyes were all wearing handcuffs and shackles, with an iron lock in their mouths, making them only able to whimper, tied to the pillars like dogs.

"Quickly, you rescue them, I'll go inform the commander!" Jin Wei was both surprised and delighted. He quickly ordered his strongmen to rescue the bound people, while he turned and ran to find Zhou Qingfeng.

"Congratulations, Commander, on your great achievement. This search has yielded fruitful results. Dozens of people were found locked up in the warehouse, suspected to be kidnapped. It seems that Niu Erlang and Yun Li left in a hurry and did not have time to move them when they escaped."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qingfeng clenched his fist secretly. Regardless of whether he captured Yun and Niu, rescuing dozens of people this time was already a great achievement, enough to add a brilliant stroke to his record of merits.

"Take the person back first and take good care of them."

"Agou has already compiled a list of missing persons. Notify the families according to the list and let them come and claim their loved ones."

“The workers here were all taken back and their statements were recorded one by one to see if there were any new discoveries.”

"Furthermore, with conclusive evidence, we can issue a citywide arrest warrant for Yun Li and Niu Erlang immediately."

"Finally, I'll send someone to invite Commander Feng and Commander Yun. It's one thing for them to always be taking leave and avoiding things, but now that their relatives are involved in a mass disappearance and kidnapping case, I need them to give an explanation."

More than the great achievement of rescuing dozens of people, Zhou Qingfeng wanted to press his advantage, relentlessly pursue the victory, expand the results, and take advantage of his relatives' involvement in the case to directly control the two chief officers, Feng and Yun, and interrogate them severely.

……

At the Feng Mansion, a strongman, following orders, came to invite Commander Feng.

Feng Zongqi coldly said, "I'm recuperating at home. What important matter do you need to come to me for?"

Li Shi bowed his head and said, "Commander Feng, I would never dare to disturb your rest, but Commander Zhou has given orders that your brother-in-law, Niu Erlang, is involved in a mass kidnapping case and that you should go to him and give him an explanation."

Upon hearing this, Commander Feng flew into a rage and smashed the teacup at the strongman's feet: "Bastard! How dare a mere servant bully me like this? He dares to ask me for an explanation? Does he deserve it!"

The strongman retreated in fright, his voice trembling as he said, "Feng, Commander Feng, the message has been delivered. I shall take my leave."

Li Shi quickly fled, fearing that Feng Zongqi would beat him up in his anger.

After everyone left the mansion, Madam Niu came out from behind the screen and said coldly, "Feng Manlou, I'm warning you, I only have one younger brother, Erlang. All the dirty things he did were for you and for our family."

"No matter what, you must protect him, even if it costs our whole family's lives!"

Upon hearing this, Commander Feng said with a serious expression, "I know that Erlang is also my family. I regard him as my own brother. As long as I am alive, I will never allow anyone to harm my family, not even the Commander!"