"Have you all eaten and drank enough? It's almost time. It's time to set off. I just sorted out the files sent by Cui Wei. There are probably no less than thirty places in the capital that need to be dealt with, and those that need to be exterminated directly
There are no less than ten places, all of which are very dangerous." Li Xiuyuan was wearing official uniform at the moment.
He took several accompanying soldiers to the backyard.
"The imperial court asked me to investigate the case of the Lantern Festival Fire and the Wutong Sect demons. I think this is an opportunity. I will take this opportunity to do a good deed for the people of the capital. I will step down in a month, and I will take charge of it then.
Nothing more."
"Sir, I have already had enough wine and food in my humble position. I can serve you at will." Cui Wei said.
But Yan Chixia smiled and said: "Scholar, you asked me to come all the way to do something for you. What will you reward me with afterward? Even if you join the army, you will be rewarded with silver. Don't fool me with gold and silver treasures.
I, I'm not interested in that stuff. Let's do this. Last time, the Western Regions tribute wine and grapes from the previous dynasty were
Wine, how about you bring me three jars?"
As soon as they met, Yan Chixia couldn't help but ask for a drink.
Li Xiuyuan shook his head and said, "No, no, the wine is gone. You and Xia Houwu drank it all last time. I didn't keep it secret at all. If Yan Chixia wants to drink, I'll treat you to it after the matter is over."
Drink like a fairy."
"Immortal is drunk? What kind of wine is that?" Yan Chixia's eyes lit up, as if she had already begun to imagine the taste of the wine.
"The Lord Zhenwu Shen only gave me a pot. I had a drink, but I am not strong enough to drink. I get drunk as soon as I drink it. I will take it out for you to drink at the celebration banquet later," Li Xiuyuan said.
Yan Chixia laughed and said: "It's cool, you are a scholar who has many treasures. Every time you have some good things, be careful of thieves." After that, she looked at the old Ghost King bag on his waist.
If an immortal is drunk, he will definitely put it in that cloth bag.
"Li Chao, I heard that your master is a silly monk?" Suddenly, Li Xiuyuan looked at the unfamiliar man beside him.
"Yes, yes, sir, I used to learn martial arts from Han He. The master taught me for a few years, and then he traveled around the world." Li Chao said hurriedly.
Li Xiuyuan nodded; "I have met the silly monk in Huaxian County before. We have exterminated demons together. He is not bad. He is traveling around, accumulating merits, and cultivating to become an Arhat. We should meet and talk about old times if we have the opportunity."
Li Chao was a little happy when he heard this. He didn't expect that the master actually knew this Master Li.
"Okay, get ready, grab your weapons, and set off immediately."
Without any further delay, Li Xiuyuan led these worldly top masters out of the Yamen.
There were hundreds of people waiting at the Yamen.
They were the head catcher of Liumen, a group of soldiers under Li Xiuyuan, and the Yamen servants.
We don't expect them to be of much use, we just bring them over to build up their momentum and attack. After all, it's easy to do things when there are many people. It's still too weak to rely on these top experts alone.
"Where is Zuo Qianhu? He hasn't come yet." Li Xiuyuan glanced at him and didn't see Zuo Qianhu bringing anyone over to help.
"Back to your lord, Zuo Qianhu sent someone to pass the message. He is still on duty and cannot leave his post without permission. When the shift changes, Zuo Qianhu said he will come to help you immediately." A head catcher said with his fists in his hands.
"It's time to follow the rules of the imperial court, so don't wait for him and let's go." Li Xiuyuan smiled, but he didn't mind.
This is indeed the character of Zuo Qianhu. He is upright and loyal, and he can complete the court's errands meticulously, even if he risked his life for it.
Immediately, Li Xiuyuan led Wu Xiang, Sha Jin, Li Chao, Yan Chixia, Xia Houwu, Cui Wei, six masters, and hundreds of people, and walked forward along the official road and the street with great momentum.
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Along the way, many people in the capital were disturbed. They pointed and talked.
"What happened in the capital today? Such a great man showed up with so many people. What is he going to do? There is also Mr. Cui from the Six Doors. Could it be that someone has committed a major crime?"
"I recognize the leading official. He is the prefect who took over from Fang Shengyu a few days ago. I think he is going to investigate some big case."
"Drink, what an incredible style. The officer was followed by all masters. Even the famous former chief catcher Yan Chixia was invited, as well as Xia Houwu. I heard that his swordsmanship was very powerful, and
Yan Chixia is a sworn enemy. A few years ago, they had sword duels in a restaurant in the capital. Tsk, but then
This battle really satisfies my eyes, and it’s such a joy to have a battle between masters.”
"Look, it's Li Chao. Why was he released? Wasn't he imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Justice last year? I heard that he injured a certain Yamen and will be imprisoned for three to five years."
"Sha Jin, the chief escort of Shunfeng Escort Agency, is also here? He is also an incredible master. I heard that he has the unique skill of Iron Cloth Shirt, which makes him invulnerable to weapons and bullets, and he can chop a buffalo with his own hands."
There are quite a few rogues in the city streets of the capital, and even an idle man can recognize these masters.
Especially Yan Chixia and Xia Houwu, they had made great reputations in the capital's circles before, but later Yan Chixia got tired of worldly battles, practiced the magic of sword immortals, and went around killing demons and demons.
, and also killed many corrupt officials, so he has long since ceased to be the chief arrester.
Even if you are wanted, you will be given face by the six doors.
Now that these masters are gathered together, people can't help but be surprised.
Of course, for some literati and scholars, they have not heard of the rumors about this market master. They are just curious about what the prefect's Yamen organization wants to do with so many people?
You must know that the capital has very strict regulations on the transfer of arresters, soldiers, and government officials.
If there are more than a certain number of people, the court's decree is required, otherwise it will be regarded as a gathering of people to cause trouble, and there will be suspicion of treason.
"stop."
A group of people walked along the street, finally turned left and right, and stopped in front of an inconspicuous house.
Li Xiuyuan looked at the file in his hand, waved his hand and said: "This is it. This is a mansion. It seems normal, but in fact there is a demon hiding inside, refining pills, trapping children, and killing people."
He has become neither male nor female, taking the opportunity to seek money, preparing to break down the door and arrest people, and surrender to avoid death.
If you resist, you will be punished. Who among you will fight first in this first battle?"
After speaking, he looked back at everyone.
Li Chao immediately rode out and clasped his fists and said: "I dare not embarrass the master, but I am willing to take down the monster here for you."
"I'll give you twenty people, and the others will be responsible for surrounding them to prevent the demon from escaping." Li Xiuyuan waved his hand and said.
Li Chao was immediately eager to give it a try. He felt that the martial arts he had learned all his life could finally be used.
Immediately, he turned over and dismounted, ordered twenty people and strode to the door of the mansion. He punched it down and immediately broke a hole in the heavy wooden door in front of him. Then he took off the bolt with his backhand and rushed in with the people.
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Soon, screams, exclamations, and various arresting sounds came from inside.
"Who? How dare you come to my house to cause trouble?" At this moment, an old Taoist with a sinister expression walked out of the alchemy room angrily, accompanied by several beautiful Taoist boys.
Li Chao said: "Your Excellency, Li Chao, came here to arrest the alchemy demon on the orders of the magistrate? Are you an old man like you? Why don't you surrender quickly?"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a thunderous explosion under his feet, and he rushed towards him like a galloping horse.
"A master who has developed qi strength? Something is very wrong." The old man's expression changed drastically.
A person with this level of martial arts can defeat demons and gods if he is determined, and even with a masculine aura, even evil spirits would not dare to get close to him.
Not daring to be careless, the old Taoist hurriedly took out a Taoist talisman from his sleeve, and then muttered something. The Taoist talisman quickly burned, but before the Taoist talisman was finished burning, a gust of breeze suddenly blew by and it went out.
The spell fails.
"No, the magistrate outside is not simple. His righteous thoughts have enveloped this place, and his spells are no longer working." The old man immediately understood what was going on.
Try taking a look outside with your third eye.
In an instant, a white light enveloped the sky, and there was a faint golden light coming. The two rays of light intertwined, like a canopy, and the mountain pressed down on his mansion.
Under such circumstances, ordinary spells will not work at all.
"Is my disaster coming?"
This old Taoist thought came into his mind, and it was too late to escape now.
The next moment, Li Chao rushed over and punched the old Taoist in the chest. He immediately fell to the ground and vomited blood. His face instantly turned pale. He seemed to have broken his spiritual practice and became sluggish.
Go down.
"I'm not afraid of you even if you cast spells. The master said that when seeing a spell, the ghost itself will be fierce first. The more afraid of the spell, the more powerful it will be." Li Chao took the old man and went back to his life.
At this time, others also arrested many men wearing women's clothing and very colorfully dressed.
They are all just like Wang Erxi, who use the method of selling themselves to defraud money and sex.
"You did a good job. No one slipped through the net. Two people were left to seal the house and ransack the house." Li Xiuyuan glanced at the old man and said: "As for these people, they pushed back first. This man prevented him from casting spells and poured shit and urine on him first.
It ruined his aura."
"To deal with demons, you can let the people from the Six Gates do it. They are experienced people." Cui Wei said.
Li Xiuyuan nodded: "Then let the people from the Six Gates take charge of this monster, and the others will continue to follow me to the next place."
After saying that, he put the file away and took out the next file.
After leaving here.
Soon, Li Xiuyuan led his troops to a temple.
The incense here is not as prosperous as that of Xiangguo Temple, but there are still pilgrims and many people come to worship.
The temple is not big, with only a dozen monks inside.
"Surround them up and don't spare any monks. Cui Wei sent people to evacuate the pilgrims." Li Xiuyuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Sir, Sir, what does this mean? I have not committed any crimes in this Golden Body Temple. Why do you want to surround my temple so well?" A monk's face changed greatly. Seeing this scene, he hurriedly led the way.
The monks in the temple greeted him.
The closure of a temple is a devastating disaster for a temple, which every abbot cannot bear.
"What's your name?" Li Xiuyuan looked at this person and asked.
"Lao Na's name is Mengjue." The monk hurriedly put his hands together and recited the name of the Buddha: "Amitabha."
"The file says that you have murdered a scholar here?" Li Xiuyuan shook the file in his hand: "It was a scholar who came to Beijing to take the exam. However, the body was not found at the six gates, so the matter was dismissed. I don't know.
How does Master Mengjue explain it?"
"Well, wasn't that a case from three years ago? Mr. Cui, isn't that case already closed?" Monk Mengjue said in shock.
Cui Wei said: "The case is closed, but the record is still there. Monk Mengjue, last time there was just no evidence. This time, if you want to re-investigate the case, you will naturally come here in person."
Li Xiuyuan said: "I have read the file. The scholar's body is in the temple. It was just because the pilgrims blocked it and there was no thorough investigation. This situation will not happen today. Anyone who dares to stop me from thoroughly investigating the Golden Body Temple will be arrested immediately."
Get up and lock yourself up for three days first."
It was originally about leading troops and carrying swords, plus this drink.
The pilgrims immediately took several steps back in fright.
"Who is willing to help with this case?" Li Xiuyuan asked again.
Xia Houwu smiled and said, "Let me go, I can't beat Yan Chixia, I can't beat you, the scholar, how can I beat these monks?"
After saying that, he immediately raised his sword and dismounted, and ordered some people's hands.
"Then I'll trouble you. Let's arrest him first. If anyone dares to run away or resist, I will allow you to kill someone. If anything goes wrong, I will take care of you." Li Xiuyuan said.
He squinted his eyes slightly and glanced at the temple.
There is no clear light or Buddha light, only a feeling of resentment lingering in the sky above the temple, which cannot be dissipated.
If there is no problem with this place, his name, Li Xiuyuan, will be written upside down.
The monk named Mengjue was trembling all over and wanted to dissuade him but did not dare to speak.
He could tell that this adult was different from the previous adults who investigated the case. He came with murderous intent.
Anyone who dares to resist will really dare to be killed. This matter cannot be settled by just making a fuss.
After a while, Xia Houwu and his men came out holding down more than a dozen monks, holding a bloody head in their hands.
"Haha, I didn't expect there was an unexpected gain. Mr. Cui, look who's head is this in my hand?" He laughed and raised the head in his hand.
Cui Wei took a look and found that although the man's head was shaved and he was a monk, there was a scar on his face that was very obvious.
"The bandit Liu Daobao? He is actually hiding in the Jinshen Temple. Four years ago, this man killed more than 20 members of a wealthy businessman's family in the capital and robbed tens of thousands of taels of silver. Later, he offered a reward of 300 taels of silver for his arrest. As a result,
But he disappeared. Unexpectedly, he hid here, became a monk and became a monk. It was really dark under the lamp."
Xiahou Wudao: "I was jealous of this guy's reward. I tracked him for a while, but unfortunately I couldn't find any trace of him, so I had to give up. Haha, I'm here today and he's in my hands again. This guy is in my hands again.
Keep the head for me, and I will go to the six gates to receive the reward." After saying that, he threw the bloody head to a government official nearby.
The yamen servant was so frightened that his legs became weak and he collapsed directly on the ground.
"Are you involved in other cases? Xia Houwu, you kill people too fast. You can kill more than 20 people and rob tens of thousands of silver. You must have an accomplice. Otherwise, how can he get tens of thousands of silver by himself?
?" Li Xiuyuan said.
"That makes sense."
Xia Houwu patted his head and said, "I'm really sorry. I was so excited for a moment. When I saw the thief on the reward order, I couldn't help but act immediately, for fear of being robbed."
"It doesn't matter. I think the remaining bandits are also among this group of monks. They should be captured and interrogated one by one." Li Xiuyuan said.
"Sir, sir, I don't know about this. I don't know that this person is a wanted criminal. In the past, I just thought that this person had the heart to convert to our Buddha, so I ordained him and became a monk. I also ask for your understanding." Meng Jue.
The monk hurriedly spoke.
Li Xiuyuan said: "Don't worry, the body of the murdered scholar has not been found yet. The master will come back to defend himself after it is found. But only one person died in such a big temple. Abbot, don't you know?"
Monk Mengjue trembled all over and remained silent, not knowing how to answer.
Seeing the bloody head on the side being held up with a cloth, I felt a chill on my neck.
"Is there anyone looking for corpses in the Six Gates? Let's go to the temple." Li Xiuyuan said.
One of the head catchers said: "Sir, I looked for it last time. There was only a golden body of an eminent monk in the temple, and there was no body."
"Golden Body? I'm going to take a look." Li Xiuyuan frowned and immediately walked into the Golden Body Temple.
As soon as you enter the main hall, there is a Tathagata Buddha enshrined inside. Under the Buddha, a gold-lacquered mummy is sitting cross-legged, holding a mudra, with the body upright and his head facing the door.
"Isn't the body you're looking for right here?" Li Xiuyuan pointed at the golden body and said, "Take it down."
"No, sir, you can't. This is the seated golden body of a eminent monk. You can't move it. This is disrespectful to the Lord Buddha." Monk Mengjue shouted, trying his best to stop it.
Li Xiuyuan said: "I have seen a real golden body. The head of the golden body of the eminent monk hangs down after he is seated. Your golden body is upright and your eyes are not squinting. I have never seen such a Buddhist golden body."
Immediately, someone took off the golden body.
Someone immediately checked and said in surprise: "Sir, you see, there is a steel needle inserted into the back of this golden body. This steel needle was driven from the Tianling Cap, along the spine to the buttocks. It is this steel needle, this golden body."
The body is so upright and upright, and judging from the age of the bones of this golden body, it is no more than thirty years old, so it is absolutely impossible to be the golden body left behind by a senior monk."
"It's over, it's over."
Master Mengjue lost all hope and collapsed on the ground.
"No more than thirty years old? It seems that it is most likely the body of the missing scholar." Li Xiuyuan's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "The monk is so cruel. He kills people to make a golden body. No wonder he practices so well.
After so many years, I haven’t had any aura in my body, and I’m still looking tacky. Take me back and interrogate you rigorously. I’ll show you all the dirty facts.”
"As for the Golden Body Temple, seal it immediately."
You wouldn’t know if you didn’t check. After checking, you will find that there is so much filth here.