But the whip did not hit Xu Yin. A man carrying a heavy iron sword grabbed the whip.
He is the deputy chief of the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau, Chang Mantian, who was once rescued by Xu Yin from the embroidery robber.
Although their Zhenyuan escort agency is not one of the thirteen escort agencies in the Central Plains, this matter is of great importance and they were invited to participate in the decision-making.
I came a little late today, or I came just in time, and appeared in front of Xu Yin in time.
Xiong Tianjian looked gloomy and said, "Deputy escort chief Chang, you need to give an explanation."
Chang Mantian said: "I am saving you."
Xiong Tianjian laughed, and many people around him laughed.
The ropes made of beef tendons on Xu Yin's body suddenly broke. He adjusted his turban and Confucian clothes and said with a smile: "He is indeed saving you."
This move immediately attracted everyone's attention, and all the ridicules stopped involuntarily.
Prince Taiping looked at Xu Yin with interest, while Hawkeye Lao Qi and others had already grabbed their hands on the weapons.
Seeing that the situation was about to break out, Chang Mantian immediately said loudly: "This scholar once saved Chang's life from the embroidery robber! I can ensure that he is not the criminal!"
Xiong Tianjian took back his whip and said, "I have heard of this name for a scholar who wields a scribe's sword."
Eagle Eye Lao Qi said: "Jin Jiuling is by no means an ordinary person. He can save people without any injuries. His martial arts skills are certainly extraordinary. But it does not prove that he has nothing to do with this crime."
Chang Mantian said: "Then have you ever seen a criminal who not only did not leave the scene after committing the crime, but also allowed you to arrest him? Especially this person's martial arts skills are extraordinary."
Xiong Tianjian said disdainfully: "Officer Chang, that's just otherworldly for you."
Then he looked at Xu Yin and said, "I really want to see your martial arts to see if it is as powerful as the rumors say and can make you so arrogant."
Xu Yin smiled and said: "Once you take action, life or death will depend on your fate."
Xiong Tianjian pulled out his knife, and the next moment, his knife was at Xu Yin's throat.
Many of the masters present did not see clearly how his sword was struck and how it was about to cut off the scholar's head. They only felt that it was so fast and fierce that they would not be able to resist it.
Suddenly, a "clang" sound was heard. Xiong Tianjian's knife failed to cut off the scholar's head, but the first half of the knife had already been inserted into his chest.
He looked at the broken knife in his hand in disbelief, then looked at the broken knife in his chest, and fell to his knees.
Eagle Eye Lao Qi had no sympathy for Xiong Tianjian and said to Xu Yin: "The technique is so fast! I dare to ask your name!"
“The instructions for students’ paperwork are clearly written.”
Eagle-eyed Lao Qi said: "Jimo County also has a sub-rudder of our Twelve Links dock. I have never heard that a scholar named Yun Tianqing has such good kung fu."
"The rivers and lakes are vast, the world is vast, and the world is complex."
"Haha, it's a pity that I still can't wash away the suspicion on you."
"How are you doing?"
"Help us find the criminal, and I will be able to clear your name."
Xu Yin smiled calmly and said, "Students also like to join in the fun."
There were at least two people watching him, probably secretly.
But Hawkeye Laoqi and others hope that he can escape, so that at least part of the responsibility can be shied away from this mysterious scholar.
Of course Xu Yin would not run away, he also wanted to use this incident to establish a relationship with the Taiping Palace.
He is now an "invisible man". If he wants to kill Taiping King, of course he must have a chance to contact him.
Thirty-three million taels of dart silver is a very good opportunity.
In the afternoon, a group of people arrived at the Lianlian Village in Twelve Lianlianwu and entered the central Eagle Eye.
At noon on the Dragon Boat Festival, Cui Cheng was sent to the secret room of "Eagle Eye". He had to pass through five tightly guarded iron gates to enter the secret room. Only Cheng Zhong and Xiao Hongzhu could enter and exit freely.
Prince Taiping had seen Cui Cheng's condition in the morning and was very satisfied and left alone.
After the prince left, the guards even delivered meals to the door of the secret room. Without instructions, these guards could not enter the secret room.
Now Xiao Hongzhu and Cheng Zhong are still here with Cui Cheng.
Cheng Zhong is mature and prudent, and has some medical skills. Xiao Hongzhu is gentle, smart, and attentive. The secret room is surrounded by walls made of solid granite. The iron gate is not only guarded by guards all day long, but also equipped with iron doors made by famous craftsmen.
No one can open the big iron lock except the two keys secretly kept by Xiao Hongzhu and Eagle Eye Laoqi.
Even the Prince of Taiping could not be dissatisfied with this kind of defense. After he came out, he smiled and said to Eagle Eye Seven: "You are right, not even a fly can fly into this place."
The prince was very happy and in high spirits. Of course, Eagle Eye Seventh had to prepare a banquet to entertain everyone. Everyone seemed to have seen the hope of recovering the 33 million taels of jewels, and they all participated in the banquet with great interest. Even Xu Yin
Everyone is invited, and of course this is also under close surveillance.
It had been a long time since the banquet, and Hawkeye Laoqi realized that his wife and Cheng Zhong had not returned, so he planned to visit Cui Cheng again, and everyone who was not drunk, including the prince, also went with him.
After passing through five iron gates and entering the secret room, it was discovered that Cui Cheng was dead!
Xiao Hongzhu and Cheng Zhong are also dead!
The three people didn't seem to be in much pain when they died. Cui Cheng died lying on the bed, as if he was asleep.
Xiao Hongzhu and Cheng Zhong were each sitting at the dining table in the middle of the secret room. Their backs were to the door, leaning on their chairs, their hands on the dining table, looking only at their backs, as if they were still talking.
In fact, it was only after everyone came in and shouted for a long time that neither of them got any response that they realized something was wrong.
There were no wounds or blood marks on their bodies, but their bodies were cold and stiff.
According to Ye Xingshi's judgment: "They were dead for less than an hour and a half. They were killed by a sharp knife with an extremely thin blade. One knife was fatal!
Because the blade of the knife was too thin and it was shot too quickly, it didn't even leave a wound.
The fatal knife wound was undoubtedly at the lower end of the lung lobe. As soon as the knife penetrated, a large amount of blood immediately poured into the chest cavity, so there was no blood flowing out."
This knife is so accurate and fast!
It can be seen that the murderer is not only very good with a sharp knife, but also has a lot of experience.
The people guarding the secret room have been following Hawkeye Seven for more than ten years, and they are all his close confidants.
They swore to the sky: "In this hour and a half, except for Mrs. Xiao and Master Cheng, no third person has ever come in or out."
Prince Taiping left three hours ago, everyone can testify.
Moreover, he did not bring any weapons when he entered, and his martial arts skills were mediocre. There was no way he could kill two masters silently by himself.
In other words, after the crown prince saw Cui Cheng's condition, the murderer sneaked into the secret room and killed the three people inside without anyone noticing.
There are thirty-six people in this group of defenders. Of course, what the thirty-six people said cannot be all lies.