Wuxia: Start with max-level Nine Yang Divine Skill

After outlining the next steps in the case, Han Wenyuan glanced at Li Fu, who was deep in thought beside him, and lifted his eyelids slightly.

Not only is he highly skilled in martial arts at such a young age, but he also seems to have a lot of experience in solving cases.

Duan Gang's expression was not good, and his brows were furrowed.

The county magistrate and his constables stared wide-eyed.

Where did Li Fu get his ability to solve cases?

Suddenly, a great commotion broke out outside.

A servant, pale as a ghost, scrambled in, collapsed to the ground, and gasped for breath.

"Master, I heard that Second Master was murdered... I... I was going down the corridor... to serve our distinguished guest some tea when suddenly a hand reached out from behind a pillar and grabbed my throat like an iron clamp..."

Is it the murderer?

Li Fu's eyes narrowed.

The three Mu brothers and the famous constable asked in unison, "How did you escape? Did you see what the killer looked like?"

The servant trembled like a leaf: "No...it wasn't me who ran away...it was that person who let me go...my throat was choked...I couldn't move...how dare I turn back?"

He...he slipped the little boy a letter written in blood...and asked me to present it to the old master in person..."

After saying that, he shakily pulled out a bloodstained letter!

Mu Tianying snatched it away, unfolded it, and saw the blood-red characters were hideous.

"Do the four old dogs of the Mu family still remember the blood debt of the Bone-Scraping Evil Knife twenty years ago?"

Now that their descendants are seeking revenge, we will first kill the two dogs of the Mu family. Within three days, you will all be wiped out, thus ending this deep-seated blood feud!

—A descendant of the Evil Blade.

"A descendant of the Evil Blade?!" The expressions of Mu Tianying, Mu Tianhao, Mu Tianjie, Duan Gang, and Han Wenyuan changed drastically in an instant!

The name "Bonecrushing Evil Blade" is legendary.

"The Bone-Scraping Evil Blade Kuang Tianfang actually has descendants still alive?"

I still remember how this tyrant ravaged Yanzhou more than twenty years ago, killing people without restraint.

His swift knife strikes are unparalleled in their speed; in the blink of an eye, he can slice off a person's arm bone—a truly horrifying feat.

Duan Gangdao.

Back then, dozens of righteous heroes joined forces to besiege him, but they all perished under his blade.

In the end, the four Mu brothers fought desperately, and only managed to kill this man after a fierce battle. The battle was extremely brutal, and all the brothers were seriously injured and on the verge of death.

Although outnumbered and outmatched, it may seem dishonorable, but it rid the martial arts world of a menace, and the martial arts community rejoices.

The Mu brothers still feel lingering fear when they recall that perilous battle.

Now, the descendants of the great demon have come seeking revenge!

The atmosphere in the room suddenly froze, and a bone-chilling cold filled the air.

The eldest brother, Mu Tianying, sighed: "Alas, I have never heard of the Bone-Scraping Evil Blade having any children still alive."

However, it's easy to imagine that a ruthless man like him wouldn't dare bring his family along, fearing retaliation, and would definitely hide his wife and children very well.

Once news of his death spreads, his children will only live even more in seclusion, keeping their identities hidden.

The third brother, Mu Tianhao, chimed in, "The Bone-Scraping Evil Blade will surely pass on his swordsmanship to his descendants. If they truly master it, it will be difficult to deal with them..."

Upon hearing this, a look of horror flashed across the faces of the servants and women of the Mu family who were standing in the hall.

Enraged, the fourth brother, Mu Tianjie, slammed his palm heavily on the sandalwood table, causing the cups and saucers to rattle.

"Why should I be afraid of that bastard!"

"Let him try if he dares. His father died at the hands of us brothers, and even though my second brother has been murdered, I will definitely take his life!"

His beard and hair were bristling, and his voice was booming.

Mu Tianhao's tone was chilling, revealing a resolute killing intent, as he said, "Though we are old, the swords in our hands are not yet dull!"

Han Wenyuan nodded slightly and spoke calmly.

"The Mu family's 'Flying Dragon Sword Technique' is renowned throughout the martial arts world, and we have no doubt about the martial arts skills of the three of you."

The enemy is in the dark while we are in the light; who exactly is the descendant of the Evil Blade?

We were completely unaware.

In this situation, I'm afraid I'll suffer a hidden loss.

He glanced at everyone and continued, "The most urgent task is to find out the identity of the descendant of this evil swordsman. Once we find him, we'll be much easier to deal with."

His words were well-organized and logical, which drew nods of agreement from everyone present.

Han Wenyuan changed the subject: "Speaking of swift blades... among the guests today, there is a skilled swordsman, 'Shadow Blade' Cheng Yi?"

Mu Tianying frowned slightly and pondered, "Brother Han is talking about him?"

When it comes to swift swordsmanship, Cheng Yi is indeed a rare talent in the martial arts world.

I have never heard of any grudge between him and his second brother.

I've heard that he sparred with his second brother several times, and was defeated by him each time.

It was just a normal martial arts sparring match between fellow martial artists. He shouldn't hold a grudge because of his defeat, right?

Duan Gang, standing to the side, let out a cold snort, his voice like muffled thunder.

"As far as I know, this person was suspected of murder in Changzhou. Some people who offended him died tragically at home, and he was once summoned by the government."

Due to insufficient evidence, no arrest warrant was ultimately issued.

Upon hearing this, the three elders of the Mu family were momentarily speechless. In truth, feuds and vendettas were common in the martial arts world, and the government rarely investigated them thoroughly.

However, given the suspicion of murder, it is ultimately inconvenient to say more.

Han Wenyuan continued, "We should keep a close eye on suspected criminals and not let them slip through our fingers."

We'll keep an eye on this person first, then investigate his past activities.

Perhaps without further investigation, he will reveal his true colors on his own.

He then turned to the magistrate of Qingping County: "This is Qingping territory. I request that the magistrate dispatch manpower to assist in solving the case."

The magistrate of Qingping County immediately bowed, his tone respectful: "Of course! Rest assured, sirs, all the constables in the county office are at your command!"

"Who will keep an eye on Cheng Yi?"

Han Wenyuan pondered.

Cheng Yi is no ordinary person; he would be difficult for a regular constable to handle.

Duan Gang slammed his chest, his voice echoing through the roof: "Leave it to me! I'll bring men to keep an eye on him! If he really is a murderer, he won't escape my eagle eyes!"

As constables, the two men had their own struggles when it came to murder cases, but they didn't try to sabotage or nitpick at each other. Instead, they seemed to be trying to prove who was more capable by solving the case first.

Duan Gang thought that Cheng Yi was very suspicious.

"Alright, then let's split up and do our own thing."

Han Wenyuan nodded in agreement.

He needs to stay in the mansion to investigate. The suspect may have disguised himself as a servant and infiltrated the Mu mansion a long time ago, or he may be lurking around. There may be people in or near the mansion who have witnessed the murderer's movements.

Outside the gate of the Mu residence.

Li Fu, Zhang Yuan, and a group of constables from Qingping County awaited their orders.

Zhang Yuan leaned closer to Li Fu, lowered his voice, and looked worried.

"Brother Fu, you pushed Duan Gang's carriage aside earlier, forcing him to get off and enter the mansion. I'm afraid you offended him. Now that he's temporarily our superior, I'm afraid..."

He hesitated.

Li Fudao said, "It's alright, what can he do?"

The Heavenly Book requires punishing evil and promoting chivalry in order to obtain martial arts rewards.

In this light, the identity of a constable is extremely compatible with the Heavenly Book's goal of punishing evil and eliminating wickedness. It allows one to both punish criminals and gain martial arts skills, and also to get promoted by handling cases under the guise of a public servant.

In today's chaotic world, with powerful figures in the martial arts world and underworld bosses rising one after another, having a government official position has many advantages.

If he rises to a high position in the future, he will be able to mobilize the court's manpower and resources to do his own thing and punish the wicked.

Of course, the Heavenly Book and the constables weren't completely tied together.

If anyone makes him unhappy with his job as a constable, he'll quit at any time.

He would never compromise himself.

Having superb martial arts skills, there's nothing you can't do.

Seeing that Li Fu appeared calm and confident, Zhang Yuan changed the subject.

He recalled that Li Fu had been invited to the birthday banquet, and asked with a gleam in his eyes, "Brother Fu, how was it in the banquet hall just now?"

"Master Mu's birthday banquet must be incredibly lavish, with the food and wine sure to be the finest delicacies! Tell us quickly, even if we don't get to see it, just hearing about it will make our mouths water!"

The other constables also gathered around, looking on with curiosity.

"Yes, yes, Brother Fu, tell us about it."

Li Fu shook his head: "What's there to say? I had just sat down, and before I even warmed the chair, this happened. I hadn't even touched a single bite of food."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan smacked his lips, looked around, and chuckled softly, "It's alright."

"The second master of the Mu family has died, and a banquet will soon be held at the manor. The magistrate will most likely take you, brother, with him. At that time..."

He winked, "Brother Fu, you must tell us all about it when you get back!"

"Respect for the deceased is paramount; let's not talk about these things now."

Li Fu waved his hand.

He noticed that the constables were tense, having just heard that Duan Gang would lead them to keep an eye on Cheng Yi, the Shadow Blade.

Some people unconsciously touched the hilt of their swords, some frequently looked towards the direction of the mansion gate, and some quietly swallowed.

An autumn breeze blew by, bringing a chill.

Cheng Yi is a top-notch swordsman in the martial arts world. If he is truly the murderer, those of them who are keeping an eye on him will be the first to be caught, facing extreme danger.

Everyone was filled with unease and kept talking, trying to dispel the deep tension.