novel-bin Chapter 104, Prefect, you didn't want this either...
Chapter 104, Prefect, you didn't want this either...
Chapter 105, Prefect, you didn't want this either...
The main hall was in complete chaos.
Qian Chengen's head exploded, Liu Fangyuan was paralyzed on the ground, one maid was covered in hidden needles, another maid lay dead on the table, and the other two huddled behind the table screaming. Ren Qingshan's bundle fell to the ground, scattering silver everywhere. A golden token of the Divine Dragon Sect was nailed to the wall, deeply embedded in the wood.
When the servants, maids, and stewards of the Liu family arrived one after another, this was the scene that greeted them.
"Master!"
The butler, who arrived first, looked to be about fifty years old, robust and presentable. He quickly walked towards Liu Fangyuan to check on his injuries.
Like a wounded beast, Liu Fangyuan endured the excruciating pain and gritted his teeth, saying, "Send someone to find Lord Wei, Magistrate Chu, Constable Liang, and Physician Hua—quickly!"
Wei and Chu are both innate martial artists; one is the commander of the Demon Suppression Division, and the other is the assistant commander.
Chief Constable Liang was his confidant.
Doctor Hua is the city's top healer; perhaps there's still hope for his joints.
Even now, Liu Fangyuan remained clear-headed; without brains, he wouldn't have made it this far.
The steward instructed the servants to go and deliver the message, while he himself carefully guarded the area. A tall, burly young man rushed in from the backyard, shirtless and wearing only shorts: "Father!"
He was Liu Fangyuan's son and Qian Chengen's son-in-law, Liu Zhirui. He rushed over and looked at the scene before him with eyes wide with shock—what had happened?
however.
Just then, he quietly saw a beam of emerald light emerge from his father-in-law's cracked skull.
It's a small, bright green snake!
A tremendous fear and confusion instantly enveloped him—the Jade Serpent! It was the Jade Serpent! Wasn't this something from the Divine Dragon Cult?
Liu Fangyuan turned his head and glanced at the servants, his gaze equally fixed. He shouted at the steward, "Quickly! Call the servants back!"
Although we don't know what kind of shady dealings Qian Chengen had with the Divine Dragon Cult, this snake absolutely cannot appear on him! And it certainly cannot appear in the Liu family!
Only then did Ren Qingshan, who was in the corner, slightly twitch his lips.
The hibernating jade snake, in the form of a "snake ball," was casually injected into Qian Chengen's body. It was awakened by the still-warm blood.
Thus, the contradiction was cleverly shifted.
The Qian family must not associate with the Divine Dragon Cult.
The Liu family, of course, should not get involved.
At this moment, finding the murderer, protecting themselves, and cleaning up the mess are not the Liu family's top priorities. Their top priority is to prove their innocence.
Even if he suspects himself to be the murderer, it will be seen as a guilty conscience trying to cover it up, or even an act of killing to silence him.
"The Divine Dragon Cult!"
"The Qian family really are members of the Divine Dragon Cult!"
"Run! Monster!"
Ren Qingshan screamed in "fear" and ran towards the door. The Liu family steward strode over with sharp eyes, reaching out to grab him, but Ren Qingshan dodged the attack with a roll and continued running towards the door, still shouting indignantly, "The Liu family is a member of the Divine Dragon Sect! This is a capital crime punishable by confiscation and extermination! You're all going to die! Run!"
The steward was furious and unleashed his inner energy. However, the servants and maids were already in chaos. Some tried to capture Ren Qingshan, some wanted to run away, and some were at a loss. In the midst of the chaos, Ren Qingshan was hit in the arm by a burst of inner energy, and blood gushed out. But he ran very fast and went out onto the main street.
"Help!"
"Help!"
"The Liu family is a member of the Divine Dragon Cult; they want to kill me!"
This is Yonglefang, where officials reside. It was originally quiet and elegant. Upon hearing the shouts, servants from each household ran out. An elderly man with white hair and a youthful face leaped out from inside the courtyard wall. He appeared very robust and headed towards Ren Qingshan.
"The Divine Dragon Cult? Where is the Divine Dragon Cult?"
He looked at Ren Qingshan, his tiger-like eyes wide open, and seeing that Ren Qingshan was pointing to the Liu residence, he immediately rushed inside.
Who is this?
do not know.
But his aura seemed to be innate, like that of a retired senior cadre?
Seeing that each of the other households had servants, stewards, and officials come out, Ren Qingshan knew—it was none of my business.
Watch the show!
main hall.
A jade snake slithered nimbly, and Liu Zhirui tried to catch it, but he couldn't catch it at all.
It entered any hole it could find, and even almost crawled into Liu Fangyuan's nostril.
The hall and courtyard were in complete disarray. Two servants had died from the leakage of Liu Zhirui's true energy. The jade snake was searching for a host when the white-haired old man entered. Upon seeing the snake, he moved with ghostly speed, leaving afterimages in his hands. In an instant, he precisely clamped the snake between his two fingers.
"Wind—Grandpa Wind!"
A sense of awe arose in Liu Zhirui's eyes, and he hurriedly called out.
Feng Jingxian, a master of innate strength, was once a third-rank cavalry general guarding Jiuyang City in the Western Regions. He had killed seven people in his lifetime.
A natural enemy general, wielding a spiked club with unparalleled skill, a neighbor.
Feng Jingxian ignored him, looking towards the main hall. He saw the dead and crippled people, and the Divine Dragon Cult token on the wall: "Whose origin is this snake?"
Despair welled up in Liu Fangyuan's eyes: "A Night Stalker from the Divine Dragon Sect rushed in, killed Qian Qianhu, injured me, and then left in a hurry."
Finished!
Feng Jingxian frowned deeply, walked quickly to Qian Chengen's side, pulled down his pants, but did not see the tattoo.
He inquired about the details, how the Divine Dragon Cult members got in, and Liu Fangyuan explained the rooftop.
So Feng Jingxian went outside and jumped onto the roof. He looked around and felt the cool night breeze on his face, but he couldn't see anything.
in the courtyard.
Several more figures hurried over; they were all prominent figures in the city, officials who lived in this alley.
Chu Tiankuo appeared to be around thirty years old, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. Looking around the main hall, he waved his hand and ordered, "Search! Search the entire Liu residence! See if the thief is hiding there!"
The servants and minor officials who followed immediately obeyed the order and rushed into the backyard of the Liu residence to search.
Liu Fangyuan's expression changed drastically, his shock even greater than before: "My lord—"
He cried out in desperation, but didn't know what to say, and the light in his eyes gradually dimmed.
Finished!
My elder brother is not an official in this area. Given the current situation, the Liu family is likely to be turned upside down!
The Liu family's every move will be exposed to the public eye!
If they won't allow searches, and they can't even do it, why are they feeling guilty?
"Senior Feng, have you discovered anything?"
Chu Tiankuo cupped his hands and spoke towards the roof, his eyes clear and bright.
He didn't look at Liu Fangyuan's injuries, nor did he want to. He secretly wondered if there would be another surprise tonight. The Liu family was a prominent local clan, having dominated Fengcheng Prefecture for many years and maintaining close ties with the Green Forest Gang. As fellow officials, it was difficult to say anything openly, but tonight presented the perfect opportunity!
Feng Jingxian jumped off the roof, glaring at him with hostility: "What kind of magistrate are you? Fengcheng has become a den of bandits!"
Chu Tiankuo smiled humbly and apologized repeatedly.
In the alley outside the courtyard.
Ren Qingshan covered his arm with one hand, blood seeping from between his fingers. He felt that the blood was not flowing out enough and wanted to force out more.
Steward of the Liu family, you're really something!
This is the first time in my life I've truly been injured. Even though I did it on purpose, you bastard, you deserve to die laughing.