"I feel...it's best to find out who that official is right away?"
Yang Ji opened his mouth and said.
When Yang Ji said this, everyone's eyes lit up and they vaguely understood what he meant.
"Junior brother, what do you mean..."
Chen Shien said with joy on his face, but before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Yang Ji.
"I'm not sure either. But if you check it out, you can't be wrong."
Yang Jidao.
"Yeah. I'll go check it out right now. Our sect should still have some influence in Langya County."
After Chen Shien said three steps and took two steps, he quickly walked out of the hall.
In the main hall, disciples from various sects also went out one after another. The important interests of each sect were involved, and no one had the time to entangle with other sects.
Youda's main hall soon became empty.
…………
Invisible to everyone, a white fox the size of a cat, with a light body, silently passed through flower beds, rockeries, pavilions and ridges..., climbed through the lobby and edge trees, and finally entered
The deepest part of the Hall of Heroes.
"come in!"
A young and cold voice, containing great majesty, came from inside. With a hoarse sound, the closed door opened automatically.
Inside the gate, there was a pair of high-quality sandalwood tables and chairs. A young man with fair skin and a high-ranking figure leaned on the back of the chair, silently closing his eyes and meditating.
His hands were placed on the oily armrests, and the index finger of his right hand was tapping gently, revealing an air of majesty that had been cultivated for a long time.
His face was handsome, but the corners of his mouth were slightly pursed, revealing a sense of arrogance.
Seeing the white fox coming in, the young man opened his eyes, revealing a pair of dark eyes like glass.
"Have you met those sect disciples in the main hall?"
The young man said calmly, but there was a kind of contempt in his dark eyes.
"I've seen it before."
The white fox raised its head. It moved its lips and made a human-like sound. If anyone were here, they would definitely be surprised. This is no longer an ordinary fox, but a spirit.
Even many spirits cannot make human voices.
"Very good. Did you find anything?"
The young man knocked on the armrest, making a clanging sound, and said unhurriedly.
"No."
The white fox shook his head, his eyes shining with human wisdom:
"These people are just ordinary fourth-level and fifth-level warriors. Some of them even brought their servants and maids."
The young man's eyes couldn't hide the gloom:
"Isn't there even a sixth-level martial artist? I specially transferred to this border place because I want to develop my own power here, make great achievements, and make everyone look at me. If I only rely on these people, how can I
Can big things be expected?”
Baihu tilted his head, with a look of dismay. The sect has always sent out disciples around the fifth level of martial arts. This is the usual practice, and it is not intended to be disrespectful.
However, the master's expectations were too high.
"By the way, Master. This time in the Hall of Heroes, a disciple of the sect seemed to have discovered me."
The white fox didn't want his master to be disappointed, so he suddenly said.
"oh?"
The young man raised his eyebrows, unable to conceal his surprise:
"Your ability can blend in with the surrounding environment at any time. No breath will be leaked. If you have not reached the sixth level of martial arts, you will not be found at all. How could anyone notice you on the top of the palace?"
"I don't know. I just glanced at him. He seemed to have a sense of induction and raised his head to notice me. I felt that his mental power was very powerful, and it seemed to exceed his own realm."
White Fox said, his voice soft and crisp.
"Oh? What is his cultivation level?"
The young man's heart moved and he asked with a glimmer of hope.
"Probably... the blood furnace is not yet stable."
Bai Hu hesitated for a moment and said, "Besides, I seem to feel the breath of the spirit inner elixir on him."
"It's just a blood furnace..."
The young man didn't listen at all. There was a look of disappointment on his face:
"I can't detect you at all in this state. I'm afraid I just looked up accidentally and noticed you for no reason. It's nothing to make a fuss about."
The white fox's lips moved, but he stopped talking.
Once the master's character makes a decision, no one can refute it. The white fox hesitated for a moment and said nothing more.
"A bunch of losers. It was useless for me to travel at night in my brocade clothes and not report to the General's Mansion. Instead, I hid here in the hope of discovering something. Now it seems that I can only rely on myself."
The young man stood up and walked to the window with his hands behind his back, his eyes looking out the window with a cold light that no one could understand.
If other people were here, they would definitely be surprised. From what he said, it was clear that he was the new young general of Langya County, but the old housekeeper clearly told everyone in the palace that he had not arrived yet.
"Master, are we really going to punish them so severely this time?"
Bai Hu looked at the young man's back with some unbearable eyes.
"The weak eat the strong, and the fittest survive. If they can't even do this little thing, what use are they?"
The young general turned his back to the "White Fox" and his voice was cold.
The white fox sighed deeply in his heart, lowered his head and stopped talking. Once the master's will is decided, no one can violate it.
…
Chen Shien quickly ran out to contact the sect. The situation was so big that he had no choice but to be careless. As soon as Chen Shien left, Jiang Jianqing took the initiative to take over the task and arranged for everyone to stay in an inn.
"Junior Brother Yang, wait here. Junior Brother Fang and I have some connections in Langya County. Let's go out and find out the news first."
Jiang Jianqing said this and quickly left with Fang Bai.
Meng Shenji also appeared for a while and then disappeared. No one knew where he went.
Yang Jiyou knew that it was his first time to arrive in Langya County and he didn't know anyone here. Apart from anything else, he didn't even know where the government was.
Asking him to investigate this information is no more valuable than a stranger on the roadside. The role of martial arts in this aspect cannot be reflected.
Yang Ji's mind was at peace, so he simply hid in his room reading and practicing Qigong.
Yang Ji didn't wait too long. Around evening, everyone came back.
"Junior brother, you are really right. People from our sect went to investigate, and the official who was killed seemed to be of low rank. There are many such people in Langya County, but he also had other
The first level of identity is the court's 'fine work'."
Chen Shien's face was flushed and dusty, and he didn't even wipe his face when he came back. He had been running around all day for this matter. But when it came to the interests of the sect, he had no complaints.
"Elaborate work?"
Hearing Chen Shien's words, Yang Ji was surprised. Only Fang Bai, Jiang Jianqing and others had calm faces. Apparently they had known the news because of their anger with their senior brother.
"Yes. The imperial court often arranges for some people to dress up in disguise to inquire about news from various places. If something happens, all kinds of cults and evil ways are within the scope of their inquiry. If nothing happens, they will also help the imperial court collect the customs and customs of various places.
.By the way, we will vindicate some possible unjust, false and wrongful cases.”
"This happens everywhere. But the identity is usually kept secret."
Chen Shien explained.
"The information I found is somewhat different from Senior Brother Chen."
Fang Bai on the side suddenly said:
"This man's name is Jin Yuan. Because of his job and working in the government, he would often leave for a period of time. But before he died, he had been away for a long time. Moreover, according to my contacts with people he was familiar with,
Due to his frequent contact with farmers, this person has a very amiable temperament and does not look like someone who would provoke enemies. It would be unreasonable for him to be stabbed to death. "
In a word, the entire inn room was much quieter. Everyone was not stupid. From Fang Bai's investigation and Yang Ji's previous inferences, they immediately felt that this was not as simple as an ordinary murder.
Thinking back to the newly appointed general, everyone suddenly felt a mysterious color in their hearts.
"What did the authorities say?"
Yang Ji asked
"What else can you say? Isn't it just an ordinary murder case?"
Meng Shenji sneered.
Yang Ji ignored Meng Shenji, pondered for a moment, and said, "Can you show me the official's residence?"
Chen Shien looked surprised. Do you want to go so late? But the matter is serious. Chen Shien hesitated and nodded.
The residence of the murdered official was not far away, and it only took a short time to arrive.
Lanterns were hung high throughout the mansion, the rooms were in a mess, and there were many footprints left on the ground. It was obvious that many people had come during the day. However, overall order was maintained.
"Hey, you have found the right person by looking for me. I don't know anything about Jin Yuan. He greets me every day when he comes in and out."
A fat "aunt" with greasy hands who was recruited by Chen Shi'en looked at everyone with a smile. She was holding a lantern in one hand and the money given by Fang Baigang in the other.
"How often does he usually come back?"
Yang Ji asked without looking back while wiping the bookcases and desks in the room.
"Seven or eight days, maybe ten days at most."
"How long did it take for him to come back last time?"
Yang Jidao.
"Well, half a month, no, it seems like more than twenty days. It's quite long anyway."
The old lady recalled.
"Any idea where he went?"
Yang Ji stopped, turned around and said.
"I don't know. Anyway, it's either the effective area or the counties and villages below."
The old lady muttered.
Yang Ji frowned and shook his head. He flipped through a few books and folded them back to their original positions. Suddenly, Yang Ji's eyes passed over the inkstone on the table, his eyes moved, he stretched out his hand and picked up a piece.
Ink stick.
"What's wrong?"
Fang Bai and Jiang Jianqing came forward and said in surprise. They didn't understand why he was so concerned about an ordinary ink stick that had been partially used.
Yang Ji shook his head and said nothing. Glancing at the couplets in the room, Yang Ji felt a sudden movement in his heart.
"Auntie, before this Jin Yuan died, have you seen him practice calligraphy?"
Yang Ji suddenly said.
"What's wrong? Yang Ji, did you find something?"
Chen Shien also sensed Yang Ji's abnormality and took a few steps forward to ask. (To be continued...)