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After everyone was dressed, Zheng Tiejun said, "All you squad leaders, recruit men as soon as possible to complete your squads."

Recruiting must not interfere with work. You will set off immediately, splitting into two groups to bring me all the files and relevant personnel from the city guards and the yamen for this martial arts examination.

"For your first mission, which involves the city guards and the government offices, bring your best and show your mettle."

"Yes!"

The crowd surged out of the Ma Yi Wei headquarters in a flash.

Looking at the disorderly group of people, Lin Feng thought to himself, "Isn't this just a makeshift troupe without any organization or discipline?"

These people have no experience in investigating cases. Can they really get things done?

I need to train properly when I have time in the future.

Lin Feng, Sun Yu, and Zhang Xiaoyu led three teams to the headquarters of the city guard.

Although it was said to be three teams, there were only ten people including Zhou Haitao and Lin Hu.

On the way, Lin Feng said, "I'm afraid we won't find anything this time. We're just a bunch of martial arts people who can fight and kill each other."

"It would be difficult for us to investigate this case."

Sun Yu patted his chest and said, "I'm good at investigating cases. I like to read similar books in my spare time, so I know a little about them."

Lin Feng said, "Then we'll have to rely on Brother Sun."

"Just watch it."

The group arrived at the city guard headquarters, where the gatekeeper tried to stop them.

"The Ma Yi Wei is on duty!" Lin Feng showed his waist token and pushed aside the city guards blocking the door.

Lin Feng noticed that Zhou Haitao, Lin Hu, and the others were still somewhat nervous.

It's no wonder they were nervous. In the past, when they encountered city guards riding tall horses on the road, they would have to give way as soon as they saw them from afar.

The fact that they were able to force their way into the city guard headquarters is quite a contrast.

The crowd was not used to it for a while.

Lin Feng reminded everyone, "The general's instruction to show our spirit is not just empty talk."

Anyone who disrespects the Ma Yi Wei and is found out by the general will surely be fired.

This position was hard-won.

Everyone immediately straightened their backs and raised their heads.

Despite being surrounded by dozens of city guards who were eyeing him covetously, Lin Feng remained unmoved.

If it really came down to a fight, Lin Feng could put all these people on the ground in no time; that was his confidence.

Problems soon arose.

The city guards simply wouldn't cooperate.

The group wandered around the city guard headquarters like headless flies, but couldn't find where the files were stored.

Lin Feng spotted the city guard soldier who had interviewed him that day in the crowd. This man was sharp-tongued, and Lin Feng remembered him vividly.

Even if Lin Feng caught him, he wouldn't cooperate.

Sun Yu walked over and said, "I can get him to cooperate."

Sun Yu then took out a tattered rag and covered the mouth of the city guard soldier.

The city guard soldier struggled for a moment, then his eyes immediately went blank.

Sun Yu said to the man, "Take us to get the examination papers for the city guards' martial arts test."

The man, like a walking corpse, staggered and walked in one direction.

Lin Feng was taken aback for a moment, then immediately realized, "Isn't this a trick used by con artists?"

Sun Yu smiled and said, "It's just a little trick for navigating the world."

Lin Feng didn't care what methods he used, as long as he could get the job done.

If we go home empty-handed this time, we'll lose face big time.

The city guard stopped in front of a house.

Seeing that the house was locked, Lin Feng drew the precious sword he was carrying on his left side and chopped the lock off with one stroke.

The sword was so useful that Lin Feng always carried it with him.

Now he carries a knife on his left and a sword on his right, looking quite imposing.

After Lin Feng pushed open the door, the man went inside and searched for files.

In no time, all the exam papers for this year's martial arts exam were found.

Lin Feng then asked him to find all the past years' martial arts exam files and write down the names of the city guards in charge of this year's exam.

The group arrested more than a dozen people by name and took them back to cooperate with the investigation.

After Lin Feng's group returned...

The other team that went to the yamen hadn't returned yet, and Lin Feng guessed that the people at the yamen definitely wouldn't cooperate.

He took Sun Yu to the yamen and had Sun Yu use the same trick to get things done.

After everyone returned, Zheng Tiejun nodded, satisfied with their efficiency.

Then, he ordered all the captured people to be taken to the underground prison of the Ma Yiwei headquarters.

Lin Feng was surprised to find that there was a considerable space underground, with more than twenty prison cells.

There were also places where severe torture was carried out, with various instruments of torture hanging on the walls.

It seems that the Sword Sect's establishment of the Hemp-Clad Guard was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather something that had been in preparation for a long time.

Lin Feng felt that his group was becoming more and more like the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

From now on, we should align ourselves with the style of the Embroidered Uniform Guard when handling affairs.

Zheng Tiejun said, "It's too late today. There are only a few people on guard. Everyone else should go back and rest."

Lin Feng was worried about the files he brought back, so he assigned a few people to guard them. He also told Lin Hu and Zhou Haitao to go back and tell their families that he would be on duty at the Ma Yi Wei tonight and wouldn't be going home to sleep.

He was afraid someone would destroy the evidence.

If the case file is destroyed, all our efforts will be in vain.

……

At this time, Liu Rensong, the city lord, Zheng Huian, the general of the city guards, and Li Wenzhong, the county magistrate, all knew about this matter.

City Lord Liu Rensong flew into a rage, "Didn't I tell you to instruct your men not to cooperate with the Ma Yi Guards?"

How could they succeed so quickly?

"How come a seasoned official who's been eating the government's rice bowl for so many years can't handle a bunch of peasants?"

General Zheng Hui'an of the city guard said, "I heard from my men that this group has resorted to the tricks of flower sellers."

Magistrate Li Wenzhong was anxious and paced back and forth a few steps. "The case files have all been altered. Anyone with eyes can see that there is a problem."

General Zheng Huian of the city guard gritted his teeth and said, "These peasants have never seen anything like this. Let's bribe one of the hemp-cloth guards and have him burn all these files tonight to settle things once and for all."

City Lord Liu Rensong stood by the window with his back to the two men and said, "We should have burned all the files long ago. Do it immediately! These files must not be exposed."

......

When Lin Feng returned, he didn't notify anyone. He went into the room where the martial arts exam papers were stored and found a corner to meditate with his eyes closed.

He discovered that the internal energy cultivation part of the Nourishing Heart Sword Technique could also be practiced during meditation.

No wonder this sword technique is called the Meditation Sword Technique.

Closing your eyes and meditating can increase your inner strength and cultivate your spirit.

After cultivating for a while, Lin Feng felt refreshed and energetic.

He checked his attribute panel.

Because I joined the Hemp Guard, a new faction/identity section appeared in my attribute panel.

Faction/Affiliation: Outer periphery of the Sword Sect, Qinghe County, Hemp-Clad Guard, Deputy General.

I am a person of status now.

He was thinking.

With a creak, the door was pushed open.

Lin Feng concealed his aura. Who would be in the files room so late at night?

Lin Feng was sitting cross-legged behind the door, making him difficult to see if one wasn't paying attention.

Moreover, it was nighttime, and the room was pitch black.

The man had his back to Lin Feng, and his silhouette looked furtive.

He walked to the table where the files were piled up, lit the tinderbox, and held it next to the files.

The edges of several files were already burning.

Lin Feng was shocked when he saw who it was; this person actually wanted to burn the files.

With a snap, Lin Feng rushed over, pulled out his steel knife, and slammed it onto the newly lit flames, extinguishing the fire.

Fortunately, Lin Feng acted in time, and the text on the file was not damaged.

The newcomer, holding a tinderbox, stood there dumbfounded.

Lin Feng looked at the newcomer and said, "I personally recruited you, and this is how you repay me?"