"This Daoist understands." The Daoist replied. Holy Jail Sect was on good terms with this Daoist when he was alive. This Daoist was an official from the previous dynasty. Because he had done good deeds for the people and was an official, he was recruited by the City God and became a judge.
"I wonder what brings you here today, Fellow Daoist?" The Underworld Judge's eyes flickered with a bright light.
"My Yin spirit is here because my sect's disciple, Li Wen Jing, was suddenly killed. I didn't dare to be meddlesome. I just want to know who the murderer was." The Daoist did not hide anything and replied directly.
The judge nodded his head, "So that's how it is!"
He then ordered, "Go and investigate. If there's anything, send it over immediately."
"Yes!" A spirit constable replied.
Before long, a spirit constable arrived. The sound of someone dragging chains could be heard from afar. A shadow appeared from within the fog and cried out, "I died so tragically."
The Daoist looked over and saw that it was indeed Li Wen Jing. This ghost was wearing chains and was protected by a white glow. There was also a dark aura surrounding his body. Li Wen Jing was being escorted by the spirit constable. When he saw the Daoist, he cried out, "Senior brother, I was killed by a thief. My body is dead and my Dao is gone. Please avenge me."
When Li Wen Jing was alive, he had cultivated Dao Arts. Even after falling into the underworld, he still had a thread of spiritual light protecting his body.
The Daoist was furious as he shouted, "What are you crying for? If it weren't for the fact that you didn't cultivate diligently and didn't open the gates of heaven, you wouldn't have been killed so easily."
After thinking for some time, he asked, "Junior brother Li, do you know who killed you?"
Li Wen Jing knelt on the ground and thought for some time before saying, "Senior brother, I don't know who killed me. When I was alive, I didn't have the chance to retaliate. All I saw was a piece of clothing."
"Dead. I used my remaining Dao Arts and used all my strength to look. All I could see was a clear light protecting that person. I couldn't see anything with my spiritual eye."
"Senior brother, save me. I died so tragically. I've suffered so much in this underworld."
"If you don't cultivate to become a Ghost Immortal, how can I save you?" When the Daoist heard Li Wen Jing's words, he was enraged. Indeed, a Daoist had attacked Holy Jail Sect. He sighed.
"Since you are planning for the sect, the sect will not mistreat you. It's just that with the City God's divine might, there is not much we can do. Who asked you to not cultivate to become a Ghost Immortal?"
"But at least you don't have to go to hell to serve your sentence. The sect will find some opportunities for you. As for how far you can go in the future, that will depend on your luck."
If Li Wen Jing did not atone for his sins, he would definitely go to hell and suffer.
Only then did Li Wen Jing realize that he had been lured to this place, and was no longer the same as when he was alive. He then cried out, "Many thanks to Sect for your kindness in pulling me out of the sea of bitterness. I hope that Sect will avenge me."
"Hmph, you're too useless. You haven't even seen the face of the person who killed you. How can you avenge your death? Go back, I'll investigate it myself."
Li Wen Jing thanked him profusely. The Daoist didn't say anything else and bowed to the judge, "Thank you."
"Take him away!" The judge waved his hands.
Seeing that Li Wen was being taken away, although the judge was on good terms with the sect, he wasn't helping him for free. He took out a bottle of sweet nectar from his robes. There were many carvings on the bottle. The carvings were similar to earthworms, and glowed with a white light.
The Daoist handed the bottle of sweet nectar over to the judge and smiled, "Your excellency, this is a bottle of sweet nectar produced by Holy Jail Sect. It's very beneficial to the body."
The judge didn't reject the offer and smiled as he received the bottle, "It's indeed a sweet nectar produced by Paradise. Not only is it beneficial to the body, it's also a rare brew. Li Wen Jing needs to experience it. When the time comes, I will take care of him."
Hearing the judge's words, the Daoist smiled, "Many thanks!"
He then left. A ray of light followed the God Seeking Incense back into his body. He then opened his eyes and said, "Prepare some paper and brush for me. I need to report to Young Master. Something big has happened. A Daoist has interfered with Holy Jail Sect's matters."
Prefecture City
At noon, several Elementary Scholars came out of their rooms. Their eyes were red and their faces were pale. This was the aftereffect of yesterday's drunkenness. At this point, Yu Guang Mao and the rest had woken up. When they reached the ground floor, they realized that Pei Zi Yun's room was closed.
They knocked on the door. "Kuang kuang, kuang kuang." Pei Zi Yun hadn't slept the entire night, and was in a deep sleep. When he heard the knocking on the door, he woke up with a start. His head was throbbing with pain. He then heard Yu Guang Mao's voice shouting from outside, "Brother Pei, you're awake. It's time to get up. Sleeping for too long will harm your body."
After a hangover, it was easy to harm one's body. Among the Elementary Scholars, it was common practice for them to drink some soup before going to bed. When they woke up, they would drink some hot porridge to warm their stomachs.
When Pei Zi Yun woke up, he felt that he had only slept for a short while. Furthermore, he had drunk so much wine last night. His body was extremely tired. He looked at the people in front of him and walked to the entrance of the inn. When he opened the door, he saw Yu Guang Mao and the rest. These Elementary Scholars looked at Pei Zi Yun. Because he had been running around the entire night, his face was pale and his eyes were red. They laughed and said, "Brother Pei, you drank quite a bit too!"
However, they didn't suspect anything. Most people would behave the same way when they drank too much.
The few of them stayed in the inn and drank a bowl of porridge to warm their stomachs. They then ate some side dishes before heading back to Fu Mansion.
Yesterday, the waiter of the inn came to inform them of the situation. When he saw the Elementary Scholars returning, he instructed the kitchen to prepare hot water. These Elementary Scholars would definitely need to take a bath and change their clothes.
As they entered the courtyard, they saw a little girl hugging a rabbit. She was surrounding a carrot in the courtyard. When she saw the few Elementary Scholars returning, she snorted, "These Elementary Scholars don't know what's good for them. I don't know where they are, but they came back drunk. What a disgrace."
When the few Elementary Scholars heard what the little girl said, they couldn't help but blush. This little girl was wearing a red skirt and a green blouse. She had two buns wrapped around her waist and looked very cute. At this point, she was angry and her cheeks were puffed up, making one want to pinch her cheeks.
However, when the little girl saw the Elementary Scholars reeking of alcohol, she pinched her nose and hugged the rabbit before running away.
Mistress Cloud was sitting cross-legged in her room. She lit a stick of incense and placed it on the table. The entire room was filled with the fragrance.
At this point, a jade scepter on the dressing table started vibrating. Mistress Cloud was shocked and opened her eyes. She looked at the jade scepter. The jade scepter wouldn't react automatically. Something must have happened. Mistress Cloud pointed at the jade scepter.
The jade ruyi emitted a "weng" sound and shone a white light onto the vanity mirror. The mirror shimmered and a few figures appeared.
"Hm, the Elementary Scholars have gone to fool around and drink." Mistress Cloud had the same thought as Luo Li. She looked carefully at the figures on the mirror.
"Eh?"
"This Yu Guang Mao has a white and red aura around him. He must have become a High Scholar."
"Come to think of it, it's been five days since the examinations ended. Although it hasn't been announced yet, the results of the examinations should be out by now. There should be a reaction there."
"It's just that this person was born rich and powerful, and isn't one of us."
Mistress Cloud looked at the mirror before turning to look at Pei Zi Yun. She was slightly taken aback, "This person's killing aura is much stronger, and his baleful aura has increased as well. It's just that there's a white and red aura around him as well. It seems like there's more than this Yu Guang Mao."
Mistress Cloud was taken aback as she mumbled to herself, "This Pei Zi Yun's literary skills are not bad. It seems like he will definitely become a High Scholar. Furthermore, his ranking should be quite high. That's why there's a white aura around him. As long as it's announced, he will officially become a High Scholar. Looks like I have to hurry up and recruit this Pei Zi Yun into the sect."
Prefecture City, High Monastery
Zhang Jie Yu was a little depressed. He felt that he had done well in the State Examination this time, but he had long since joined Taoism, and thus was restrained by the Dragon Qi. Even though the imperial court had Taoist officials, the Central Department of Records, which was under the jurisdiction of the Chamberlain of Honglu Temple, and the prefectures had Taoist officials. However, the Taoist officials of the Department of Records were only of the upper sixth rank, and the prefectural Taoist officials were only of the lower ninth rank.
"If I don't become a High Scholar this time, I won't take the examinations either." Zhang Jie Yu had thought it through. He had to cultivate and manage the outer sect disciples. The Imperial Examinations required a lifetime of studying and studying. He did not have the time to study and learn. If he didn't become an Elementary Scholar this time, he would remain an Elementary Scholar for the rest of his life.
Just as he was deep in thought in his courtyard, someone came to report, "A Daoist has arrived from the prefecture. He says something big has happened."
Zhang Jie Yu's heart skipped a beat. He had a bad feeling about this. He then waved his hands, "Send the message!"
The Daoist walked in, his face was twitching, "Young Master, Senior Uncle Li has been killed in his house. Master has entered the underworld to investigate. He says that it's highly likely that this was done by a Daoist."
"What? Li Wen Jing has been killed? " Zhang Jie Yu's face fell as he looked at the Daoist with a puzzled expression. After some time, he regained his senses and shouted, "Who, who did it?"
Li Wen Jing wasn't considered to be very talented in Dao arts. However, he had single-handedly managed the affairs of the sect in this prefecture and even the entire province. He was of great help to Zhang Jie Yu and his sect. He was like a military advisor to the sect. Zhang Jie Yu didn't expect to be killed today.
The Daoist handed him a letter. It was written by the monastery leader of Golden Rooster Monastery. Zhang Jie Yu took a look and read the letter. His face turned cold, "Damn it."
As soon as he finished speaking, he summoned his men.
"Young Master!" After some time, a Daoist and a warrior appeared. Zhang Jie Yu paced back and forth for several steps before saying, "Advisor Li Wen Jing has been killed. It's highly likely that it was done by a Daoist. Go and investigate the Daoist who has been in conflict with Holy Jail Sect recently. Investigate all the Daoists who have come to this province recently as well. No matter who killed my advisor, I will exact my revenge."
"Yes!" The two of them acknowledged and were about to leave when Zhang Jie Yu's mind flashed. He then said, "Investigate the Elementary Scholar Pei Zi Yun of Slow River County. I suspect that he is a pawn of the sect, and has something to do with Advisor Li's death."
"Yes!" The two of them acknowledged. Seeing that Zhang Jie Yu had nothing else to say, they retreated.
Fu Mansion
On the dressing mirror, a white talisman could be seen. It was glowing brightly as it spoke, "There's been some movement in the prefecture. I've investigated and found out that a disciple of Holy Jail Sect has been killed. His name is Li Wen Jing. At this point, Holy Jail Sect is conducting a massive investigation to find out who the murderer is."
When Mistress Cloud heard this, she was shocked, "What? Li Wen Jing, who was always by Zhang Jie Yu's side, is dead? Although he wasn't an Inner Disciple of Holy Jail Sect, he was intelligent and knew how to handle situations. He was very knowledgeable, and managed the affairs of Holy Jail Sect. I didn't want him to die just like that. "
Mistress Cloud was still in shock. Suddenly, she had a feeling. She pointed the dressing mirror at Pei Zi Yun. Immediately, an image appeared on the mirror.
Within the room, Pei Zi Yun was sleeping soundly, and there was nothing out of the ordinary.
She thought about it carefully. She had a sudden impulse, and there must be a reason behind it. Should she lead Pei Zi Yun into the sect?
At that point, she hesitated, and was at a loss.
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