Xu Zhiqiong hurried back to the Capital Punishment Department and did not see Lang Zhongxue. He only saw two seventh-grade promotion officials discussing matters with Lu Yanyou.
Of these two promotion officials, one was thin and named Zhang Shouzong, and the other was short and fat, named Hu Quangen.
These are two old officials, Zhang Shouzong 62 and Hu Quangen 63.
Because they had judged many wrong cases before, these two old prosecutors had no business coming to them all year round. They were a type of people who were completely hopeless among judges.
When Long Xiulian opened the teahouse, these two men worked as handymen in the teahouse. According to Zhao Baijiao's description, these two old guys were willing to be loyal to Long Xiulian, but Long Xiulian did not regard them as
See it personally.
Later, Xu Zhiqiong took over the Xiuxuan Tea House, and these two old guys were also caught in the Zhu Skull Tea House.
Due to the situation, they also agreed to resist Long Xiulian, but it was definitely not their intention, so they were just imprisoned in the tea house and did not participate in the war.
Although these two old officials were not considered Long Xiulian's accomplices, they were not popular with the people around them. They went to Chang Shi's Mansion. What could they discuss with Lu Yanyou?
After hearing what they had said, Xu Zhiqiong knew why Lu Yanyou was so impatient.
Mao Chazhong Zai Yue Junshan asked them to come and bring a message that he would collect fifty pieces of merit and fifty taels of silver from each judge in the capital, which would be used to deal with Jiao Liewei, the Ghost Emperor of Middle Earth, and calm down the previous incident.
After being a judge for so many years, Lu Yanyou has never heard of anyone collecting money or merit from his colleagues.
But Yue Junshan's attitude was very clear. If he couldn't collect merit and money, he would not care about this matter.
Zhang Shouzong sighed and said: "Fifty meritorious deeds, fifty taels of silver, even if it's too much, it's not too much. I know you guys must feel aggrieved, but this is a good thing that can save you money and avoid disasters. How much silver and merit can you give me?"
Buy a life?"
Hu Quangen said: "If you want to talk about grievances, I still feel aggrieved. I didn't cause this matter. I don't know Zhong Jianxue. I have never beaten Bai Wuchang. I handed over fifty merits and fifty taels for nothing."
Silver, don’t I feel bad?”
Xu Zhiqiong smiled: "So, you blame me?"
Hu Quangen lowered his head and said: "Who dares to blame you? You are Ma Changshi. Who is Ma Changshi? Daomenzhongzai will kill you whenever you ask. Who dares to provoke you..."
"You don't dare to provoke me, why come here to cause trouble for me!" Xu Zhiqiong stood up suddenly, frightening the two old judges to tremble!
Zhang Shouzong said: "Ma Changshi, you can't blame us for this. This is the order of Yue Zhongzai."
"What is Yuezhongzai? Which country is Yuezhongzai? Are you Maosha people? Look up and let me see, are you Maosha people?"
The two old judges did not dare to say anything. Xu Zhiqiong glared and said: "They are both judges from Daxuan. Why do you want to listen to the orders of Mao Chazhong? Where is Mao Chazhong?"
Zhang Shouzong whispered: "This, this is not convenient to say..."
"It's inconvenient!" Xu Zhiqiong picked up Zhang Shouzong.
Zhang Shouzong shouted hurriedly: "We don't know where he lives. He just came to Lao Hu's Judge's Pavilion to explain the matter to us. I happened to be there at the time, and he said he was waiting for our reply."
"When did he ask you to reply?"
"He said that in the past few days, he came to Lao Hu's Judge's Pavilion to see us."
Xu Zhiqiong smiled and said: "You asked him to come to me, didn't you just want merit and money? I have plenty, and he knows where I live in the mortal world. Let him get it, and he will get as much as he can get!"
The two old judges trembled and left. Xu Zhiqiong said to Lu Yanyou: "Lu Changshi, tell us comrades, whoever has more money keeps it for himself, and whoever has more meritorious deeds hides it for himself. If anyone dares to give
Mao Chazhong slaughtered a grain of merit and a tael of silver, and I ransacked his house the next day!"
…
Two days later, at noon, Yue Junshan put on a heavy cotton coat and a mask that covered his entire face and came to Hu Quangen's judge's chamber.
"How did things go?"
Hu Quangen said: "Master Zhongzai, we have discussed with Lu Yanyou and have almost settled the matter. Who knew that Ma Shangfeng was unreasonable? He scolded us and said..."
Yue Junshan said sharply: "What did he say!"
Zhang Shouzong said: "He said that he will pay for this meritorious service and money. You know where he lives in the world, so I asked you to go to his residence to get it."
Yue Junshan took a deep breath.
Zhang Shouzong said quickly: "Master Zhongzai, these are Ma Shangfeng's exact words. We are not disrespectful to you at all!"
Yue Junshan snorted coldly and said: "Tell Ma Shangfeng that I am a sincere gentleman and will never go to the mortal world to find him. The affairs of this sect should be handled within the sect."
After saying that, Yue Junshan left the Evil Punishment Division at an extremely fast speed and went to the Underworld Division.
He did not go to the Yama Hall, but walked along the Wangchuan River all the way downstream.
There are fewer and fewer pedestrians on the roadside, and there are fewer and fewer buildings.
Until there was only an empty land in front of us, and a majestic palace appeared in the thick fog.
This place is the main hall of the Ghost King of Middle Earth.
Yue Junshan walked to the door of the main hall, passed through the ghost messenger, walked through the dark and narrow corridor, and came to the main hall.
Ghost Emperor Jiao Liewei, who was sitting in the main hall, stood up to greet him.
Yue Junshan said in a solemn tone: "Ma Shangfeng deserves to be killed."
Jiao Liewei looked dull: "He should be killed. When does Yue Zhongzai plan to kill him?"
Yue Junshan said: "I am restricted by the Taoist rules and it is difficult to take action. It is safer for the emperor to take part in this matter."
Jiao Liewei stared at Yue Junshan for a moment: "Yue Zhongzai, are you seriously injured?"
Yue Junshan shook his head and said: "A few skin injuries, I don't worry about it."
Jiao Liewei paced back and forth for a few steps and sighed softly: "It's better to wait until Yue Zhongzai seizes the chancellor's decree before dealing with Ma Shangfeng."
Yue Junshan turned to look at Jiao Liewei: "Zhong Jianxue is in Ma Shangfeng's hands. If we don't get rid of Ma Shangfeng first, it will be difficult to capture Zhong Jianxue. The emperor's situation may be extremely disadvantageous."
Jiao Liewei nodded: "What Yue Zhongzai said is absolutely true. If Ma Shangfeng and Zhong Jianxue can be eliminated, Jiao will no longer have any worries, but there is no need to worry about other things."
The words were a bit vague, but Yue Junshan understood the meaning.
If Ma Shangfeng and Zhong Jianxue could be eliminated, all Jiao Liewei's troubles would be solved.
Then do I still need to cooperate with you?
Does it make any difference to me who is in charge of the Grand Judgment?
Yue Junshan sighed. He was very good at taking advantage of others, but the method he had studied all his life didn't seem to work on Jiao Liewei.
He was unwilling to attack Ma Shangfeng directly. He must have known that this person was not easy to mess with, so he just gave in.
"At least let the judges of Daxuan shed some blood, otherwise they will not know how to be afraid."
Jiao Liewei was silent for a moment and said: "This is a serious matter. If Yue Zhongzai can name someone, it will be easier for Jiao to attack. Don't mention anyone who is too close to Ma Shangfeng. It is best if this person has nothing to do with Ma Shangfeng."
Jiao Liewei was afraid that Ma Shangfeng would seek revenge.
There are people in the Capital Punishment Department who are not involved with Ma Shangfeng.
It's really hard to find people like this.
Yue Junshan fell into hard thinking.
…
Lu Yanyou waited for two days in the Punishment Department, but did not wait for Lang Zhongxue.
On the morning of the third day, he found a body.
Zhang Shouzong carried Hu Quangen's body and came to the door of Chang Shi's Mansion. He burst into tears and said, "Chang Shi, Yue Zhongzai wants to collect some life-saving money from everyone, but you refuse to listen. It has only been a few days, and Lao Hu has
A life is lost.”
Hu Quangen died miserably, with numerous stab wounds, burns, scalds, and blunt force injuries all over his body.
Wang Yaner whispered: "This seems to be the technique of the underworld's ten thousand punishments..."
Zhang Shouzong cried: "Lu Changshi, you saw it, Ming Dao took action against us!"
Lu Yanyou looked solemn, and the judges who were watching were talking about it.
No one would feel sorry for Hu Quangen, but everyone was worried about their lives, and the next one would probably kill them.
Xu Zhiqiong quickly arrived at Chang Shi's Mansion. Zhang Shouzong wiped his tears and said: "Ma Chang Shi, you are capable. You don't need Yue Zhongzai to help you. Please show us a way to survive!"
Xu Zhiqiong looked at Hu Quangen's body, then at Zhang Shouzong, and asked, "Where did he die?"
Zhang Shouzong said: "He died at his home in the east of the city, and his body was hanging to dry in the yard. If we hadn't been good friends and walked around frequently, no one would have collected his body!"
"So he died in the mortal world? Did you bring his body to the Punishment Department?" Xu Zhiqiong looked at the thin Zhang Shouzong again.
Zhang Shouzong said: "I brought it, I have to seek justice for my old friend!"
Xu Zhiqiong sighed, why did Yue Junshan have to find such a helper.
This guy can't even lie!
When Xu Zhiqiong was in the sixth level of cultivation, he found it difficult to carry a box of gold to Zhonglang Courtyard.
The skinny Zhang Shouzong, carrying Hu Quangen's corpse, used him as a key to open the door and came to the Punishment Department?
Looking at his cultivation and physique, this is not something he can do.
It is indeed true that Hu Quangen died at the hands of Ming Dao.
Who brought him to the Punishment Department?
I'm afraid this person is probably Yue Junshan!
Xu Zhiqiong tore off a piece of rag from Hu Quangen's clothes and turned around to go to Xia Hu's Zhonglang Courtyard.
Entering an empty room, Xu Zhiqiong grabbed the rag and entered the small dark room.
Facing the mirror, he was mobilizing the power of imagery to trace the cause of Hu Quangen's death.
Before the picture appeared in front of his eyes, Xu Zhiqiong heard some breathing.
Breathing sound?
Where does the wheezing sound come from?
Is it the clue I traced through the power of imagery?
Xu Zhiqiong withdrew the power of imagery and found that the gasping sound was still there.
Could it be that there is someone else who can break into the Xingxiu Corridor?
Xu Zhiqiong was startled and quickly took out the guiding lantern from his sleeve, using the weak light to look for the source of the gasping sound.
His eyes turned to the door leading to the back room.
The wheezing sound came from the back room. Could it be that...
Master is awake?
Xu Zhiqiong came to the door with a lantern and saw that the iron locks on the door were still there.
He mobilized the power of his imagination and tried to open the lock.
I tried several times but the iron lock showed no response.
The breathing in the room became more and more rapid, making Xu Zhiqiong extremely anxious.
He couldn't help but push the door, and it opened with a creak.
The iron lock was hung on the door, but the iron chain on the door had been tampered with and was hanging empty.
Xu Zhiqiong was overjoyed and hurried into the back room.
Master was still sleeping on the bed, and although his breathing was heavier, his expression was still so peaceful.
He didn't wake up, Xu Zhiqiong was very disappointed.
After finally meeting the master, Xu Zhiqiong took a pen and ink, sat on the edge of the bed, and sighed: "Master, how long do you want to sleep?"
He was about to draw a plum blossom, but saw that the plum blossoms on Master's face were gone.
not good!
Someone has come in!
Someone touched the master!
Or...
This person is not a master at all!
The veins on his forehead throbbed wildly. Xu Zhiqiong was about to get up when he saw his master open his eyes.
"You're here." Master looked at Xu Zhiqiong with a smile.
"Ah, here we come!" Xu Zhiqiong stood up carefully, always staring at the master's face.
The master touched his cheek and said, "Look what I'm doing? Are there any flowers on my face?"
"No, no..." Xu Zhiqiong put the pen and ink on the coffee table beside him.
The master tilted his head, looked at Xu Zhiqiong, and asked, "I looked in the mirror this morning and found a few flowers painted on my face. Do you know who did this?"
"No, I don't know," Xu Zhiqiong blinked, "It should have been done by Long Xiulian. This Taoist scum has been eradicated by his disciples."
"Really? Did Long Xiulian make it?" Master smiled, picked up the brush from the coffee table, and looked at Xu Zhiqiong affectionately, "My good disciple, why are you so witty!"