I saw a middle-aged man wearing a white pheasant official uniform standing with his hands behind his back, accompanied by a Feng Shui master with an indifferent look on his face.
This Feng Shui master is also a middle-aged man. Judging from his aura, he should have been around for a hundred years.
"Xin Yu, chief officer of the Feng Shui Yamen of Xiaguan Yu County, pays homage to the scholar-bureaucrats."
Xin Yu stepped forward and gave a gentle salute.
Fang Ce and Master Luo also stepped forward and saluted one after another.
"Are you the chief officer of Yu County Feng Shui Yamen?"
The scholar-official looked surprised.
After all, Xin Yu is really young, and there are not many seventh-grade officials like him.
"It's the lower official."
Xin Yu responded.
"You are young, but you seem to have quite a lot of abilities."
The scholar-official responded calmly and walked into the room.
"Your Excellency, you are exaggerating."
Xin Yu responded and followed Fang Ce and others back to the office.
"I won't say much more to be polite. I am here today because of the case of Yu County Magistrate. I think you and others have already guessed it."
The scholar-bureaucrat looked at everyone calmly.
"Sir, please tell me. I will tell you everything I know."
Xin Yu clasped his fists.
"The disappearance of the magistrate of Yu County is full of suspicions, and there is almost no sign, and the prefect can't find any clues.
I am here because I heard that the master next to the Yu County Magistrate made a special trip to look for the Feng Shui apprentice next to you, Lord Xin?"
"Yes, it is true. But this master is possessed by a monster."
Xin Yu responded calmly.
"Leaving aside whether he is a monster or not, why did he come all the way to see the Feng Shui apprentice next to you, Master Xin? Who is the Feng Shui apprentice next to you?"
"My lord, the reason why the monster came to look for Fang Ce is not clear to me. He just said that the disappearance of the county magistrate may be related to Fang Ce. This is Fang Ce, the apprentice beside me."
Xin Yu responded and looked towards Fang Ce.
"Fang Ce, a young Feng Shui apprentice, has met the scholar-bureaucrat."
Fang Ce immediately bowed again, but he didn't take the matter too seriously. After all, it could be seen that the scholar-official clearly had no clues and simply wanted to see if he could find a breakthrough in him.
"Are you the Feng Shui apprentice? It does look a bit unusual. It is said that the monster possessing Master Yu County has been practicing for a hundred years, and it was you who killed it?"
The scholar-officials looked up and down carefully at Fang Ce.
"Yes, it was the little one who killed it. But it was mainly because the talisman given by the fairy was so powerful that the kid took advantage of its unpreparedness to kill the monster."
Fang Ce responded with a smile.
"I heard that your own strength is quite good. Even the Feng Shui masters in this Yu County Feng Shui Yamen are no match for you?"
"The adults are ridiculously complimentary. The young ones only have a bit of brute strength and cannot stand on the stage."
Fang Zhiyi lowered his head and clasped his fists.
"I think your identity is a bit unusual..."
"I wonder what you mean by this, sir. Is it relevant to this case?"
Fang Ce responded calmly.
"Why did that master come to you? Instead of looking for someone else? Instead of looking for the chief Feng Shui officer or the Feng Shui master of the Feng Shui office, he came to find you, a Feng Shui apprentice? Did you have any issues with the county magistrate?"
The scholar-official asked quietly.
"My lord, I'm wronged. I don't know why the master came all the way to see me. I only met the county magistrate twice, and both times were with the fairy. I didn't even talk to the magistrate for a few words.
Where did the festival come from?
What's more, the master was possessed by a monster, and the purpose of his behavior was abnormal. Even if there was something suspicious, it should be the monster itself. How could he think that there was something wrong with Xiao just because he had found Xiao?
The so-called catching thieves and stolen goods, sir, do you have any proof?"
Fang Ce responded calmly.
"Why do you know that the master is a monster? Why did you, a Feng Shui apprentice, get rid of the monster on the master? No one knows about the Feng Shui masters in this Feng Shui office? Could it be that these Feng Shui masters are not as good as you, a mere Feng Shui apprentice?"
The scholar-bureaucrat showed a scrutinizing gaze.
"Sir, it is impossible for the Feng Shui masters to be inferior to the young ones. As for why the young master knew that the master was possessed by a monster, and why he was able to get rid of it.
Of course it was because of the fairy. It was the fairy who told the young master that he was possessed by a monster and gave him the talisman so that he could catch it off guard.
As the chief officer of the Feng Shui Yamen, it is reasonable for her to have the ability to guide the young ones to get rid of this monster, right? Sir, do you think that the fairy, the chief officer of the Feng Shui Yamen, will not be as good as the Feng Shui masters in the Feng Shui Yamen?"
Fang Ce smiled.
"You... are so sharp-tongued. I think there is indeed something wrong with you, so I will go with you. After I have made a clear investigation, and if you are really innocent, I will let you go."
The scholar-official snorted coldly.
"Oh? Then I wonder how long your so-called investigation is going to take, sir? How do you plan to investigate when there is no evidence or evidence?"
Fang Ce couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
"Hmph, I have my own methods to know what I want to know. You are just an apprentice who is not qualified to be my subordinate, so you don't need to ask too many questions."
The scholar-bureaucrat sneered.
Hearing this, Fang Ce couldn't help but narrow his eyes, and a joking smile gradually appeared on the corner of his mouth. It seemed that he couldn't find the problem and wanted to torture him to extract a confession?
"What do you mean by that look in your eyes! How dare you do something like this and stare at me!? What a courageous person!"
The scholar-bureaucrat suddenly showed an angry look.
Lord Luo on the side couldn't help but look at each other with a look of retreat, as if they felt something bad would happen if they stayed here.
"Sir, aren't you afraid of getting into trouble by spouting nonsense like this without any basis?"
Fang Ce's smile grew stronger, and there was already murderous intent looming in his eyes. If he didn't have the strength, he would really have to lower his head and endure it. But now that he has enough strength to resist, he may not be afraid even if he faces the court. How could he suffer such resentment?
Although he was indeed responsible for getting rid of the county magistrate, the magistrate himself was not a good thing, but a scourge of colluding with thieves. It was impossible for him to have a guilty conscience.
And this scholar-official has no ability to investigate the true identity of the county magistrate, let alone produce evidence to prove that his strategy is related to the county magistrate's accident. He just wants to use his official power to oppress people based on his subjective consciousness?
Regardless of whether this scholar-official is purely for the sake of getting to the bottom of the case or for his own political achievements, it is impossible for him to compromise on his strategy.
"you……"
The scholar-bureaucrat couldn't help but trembled all over, with a look of fear and retreat on his face, obviously frightened by Fang Ce's murderous intent.
"Bold! You are such a Feng Shui apprentice! How dare you violate the superior, contradict and threaten the superior! I think you don't want to live anymore!"
There was an angry shout!
The Feng Shui master next to the scholar-official stepped forward, with murderous intent surging from his body!
"oh?"
Fang Ce looked sideways at the Feng Shui master with a playful smile, wondering if you could afford it.
"Fang Ce, don't be impulsive."
There was a soft sound.
But Xin Yu reached out to stop him.
"Um?"
Fang Ce couldn't help but wonder.
"Sir, scholar-bureaucrat, I have something to say to you. Can you please follow me outside to talk? By then, you will know how to handle this case.
Otherwise, if an unjust case is accidentally made and irreparable consequences occur, it will be too late to regret it."
Xin Yu hugged the scholar flatly.
"You...Okay, let me see what you have to say, huh."
The scholar-official snorted hesitantly and followed Xin Yu outside.
"Well?"
Fang Ce couldn't help but look strange. This young lady looked so confident. It seemed that the backstage was indeed unusual...
This scholar-bureaucrat is a fifth-rank official, while the magistrate, the lord of the city to whom he is subordinate, is a fourth-rank official, and they are no longer minor officials.
If this scholar-bureaucrat can bow his head and leave obediently, what else can it be if the background is not strong enough?
At this moment, Mr. Luo and others couldn't help but whisper and became curious.
The Feng Shui master looked at Fang Ce coldly.
"Heh, you're lucky."
Fang Ce smiled calmly, if it hadn't been for the beautiful boss who came forward just now, none of these fifth-grade scholar-bureaucrats or century-old Taoist Feng Shui masters would have thought of walking out of this Feng Shui Yamen alive.
"Humph, you don't overestimate your capabilities."
The Feng Shui master snorted coldly.
Fang Ce shrugged, took the chair, and sat down casually.
Wait a moment.
I saw Xin Yu returning to the house with light steps, but the scholar-official was nowhere to be seen.
"Fairy?"
Fang Ce was confused.
"Where is your lord?"
The Feng Shui master on the side also frowned in confusion.
"Oh, sir, the scholar-bureaucrat asked me to tell you that the matter has been resolved and you can leave."
Xin Yu responded lightly.
"Huh? The matter is resolved? Let me leave?"
The Feng Shui master was suddenly stunned and a little unbelievable, obviously not believing that the scholar-official would compromise so easily.
"Ah."
Fang Ce shook his head and smiled. It seemed that as he expected, the young lady's identity was unusual.
At this moment, the Feng Shui master looked towards Fang Ce with a slight frown.
Fang Ce looked at the Feng Shui master, smiled, and didn't say much.
"snort."
The Feng Shui master snorted lightly and strode out of the house.
"I really don't know what to say."
Fang Ce couldn't help but shake his head and smile.
"You know what it means."
Xin Yu raised her jade hand and tapped Fang Ce on the forehead.
"Well?"
Fang Ce couldn't help but be stunned. The young lady's move seemed a bit intimate, and he couldn't react for a while.
"General... Mr. General... this matter has been resolved? What did the scholar-bureaucrat say?"
Mr. Luo looked respectful and asked cautiously.
"In this matter, it is obvious that the disappearance of the county magistrate is related to the monster possessing the master. He came to Fang Ce to fabricate evidence so that he could continue to harm the people.
The scholar-bureaucrats are very sensible, and after a little communication and analysis, you can see the problem."
Xin Yu responded lightly.
"Oh...I see, the chief officer is still very discerning and discerns everything!"
Mr. Luo quickly apologized and praised.
"Your Majesty, the Commander-in-Chief, has a sharp eye and sees everything clearly!"
Several other Feng Shui masters also agreed.
"As expected of a fairy, her actions are extraordinary. I admire her."
Fang Ce also stood up, smiled and clasped his fists. Everyone present knew that things were definitely not what Xin Yu said.
After all, everyone can see that the scholar-bureaucrat is tough and bullying. If he didn't have a stronger identity, he would never be able to compromise.
At dusk, return to your residence in the middle courtyard.
"Next time if you encounter a conflict with your boss, don't be too impulsive. Once you take action, things will not be easy to deal with."
Xin Yu whispered.
"Ha, I understand. With the fairy under your protection, I will restrain myself and won't cause any trouble to you, fairy."
Fang Ce smiled. Although he had no fear of the imperial court now, it would be better not to conflict with the imperial court. After all, it would be a big trouble.
"With your current strength, the imperial court will definitely put you in a good position. As long as things don't go too far, there is still a lot of room for tact."
"Well, thank you for teaching me now."
Fang Ce smiled and nodded.
Later, after the two of them had dinner together, it gradually became night.
Fang Ce came outside and continued to explore the condition of the moat outside Yu County.
Until late at night, at the moat in the north of Yu County.
There was some faint movement.
Well?
Fang Ce couldn't help but look around, and saw several figures slowly approaching in the dark in the distance outside the city.
Is there finally something to gain!?
Fang Ce's eyes flickered.
At this moment, he realized that there was movement on the Feng Shui scroll.
I saw an image condensed, which was the image of this moat, but in the image, a big catfish emerged from the moat! That huge size is enough to swallow a person in one bite!
Catfish demon!?
Fang Ce was surprised.
[Get rid of the monsters, and you can get the spell to pray for rain, one Tianzhu Fruit, and one Earth Spirit Fruit]
Okay! This is a good harvest! It seems that this monster has some strength!
Fang Ce immediately climbed down quietly from the top of the wall and hid on the bank of the moat.
At this moment, he is still possessed by the cat, and with his ability to hold his breath, he won't make much movement at all, and is almost impossible to be discovered.
Gradually, in the dark night across the moat, several figures were approaching.
But I saw three people, two of whom were obviously dressed as bandits.
Between the two thieves, a young man was being escorted, his clothes stripped off, his hands tied behind his back, and his mouth covered with a piece of cloth.
This young man had a look of fear on his face, and his complexion seemed to be quite fair.
The three of them soon arrived at the moat.
"Fish King, Fish King, we are here to deliver food."
A bandit came forward and called out softly.
Inside the moat, there was movement quickly.
There was only a gentle sound of water, and then a catfish showed its head in the water and began to quickly turn into a giant!