Not far from the wine alley, Su Yu's body was limp as if he had no limbs. He leaned against the wall, his entire body lifeless.
To his left and right were his mother and son swords, stuck into the ground and faintly wailing.
The wailing of the swords formed a shadow visible to the naked eye in places where the setting sun could not reach. It was as sorrowful as a sword grave.
Finally, there was the first person to find the body and report it. By the time the people from the capital government arrived, the sky was completely dark.
As the governor, Yan Shaoqun had a lot of power. At this time, other officials with the same power would have long gone home to play with their wives and children. But he was the first to bring people to the scene. From this point, it could be seen that he was very competent.
In reality, Yan Shaoqun was responsible for over half of the security cases in Yongling.
Yan Shaoqun's investigation was different from others. He had his subordinates hold up lanterns and observe the surroundings of the deceased. Very quickly, he found signs of a fierce fight.
But the more he observed, the colder his eyes became.
Although his cultivation was not very high, only at the fourth level, he could determine that the cultivation of the two combatants had reached a terrifying level. It was not an existence he could spy on.
This meant that this case was likely to involve the remnants of the underworld and sects. The capital government could not handle it and would have to hand it over to the Judicial Department. In that case, he would lose the chance to investigate.
"Official Yan, come, come look …"
At this time, the coroner's panicked voice came from behind.
Yan Shaoqun frowned slightly and strode back. "Why are you so panicked?"
The coroner's trembling hands held up a jade token. When he handed it to Yan Shaoqun, his teeth were still chattering. "This … this … this is the identity jade token of the … of the Inner Yard's instructor … he … he is Su Yu … Official Su …"
"What?" Yan Shaoqun snatched the jade token. The subordinates beside him immediately raised their lanterns. Using the light, they saw that it was indeed a Heavenly Book token carved with a dragon pattern on one side and complicated ancient characters on the other.
This token was equivalent to a third-level official. In Yongling, one could do as they pleased.
Huge waves surged in Yan Shaoqun's heart. Why did it have to be Su Yu?
In the eyes of ordinary people, Su Yu was perhaps just an instructor of the Inner Yard. However, as one of the few people in the system who were closest to the supreme imperial power, Yan Shaoqun knew very well that Su Yu was a trusted aide that the Emperor had specially trained. He was a chess piece that the Emperor had placed in the Academy. For such an important person to die on the streets for no apparent reason, the Emperor's thunderous rage was something that not many people could bear.
Reason told Yan Shaoqun that he should immediately send someone to report to the Judicial Department. Handing over that mad dog, Li Yong, was the most appropriate course of action.
But in the next moment, his eyes lit up with excitement. If he could find out the truth of the case, he wouldn't have to worry about not being able to advance further. Moreover, this was a first grade martial artist. In the entire Divine Great Land, there were less than a hundred first grade martial artists. Among these less than a hundred people, one had died in front of his eyes. If he could not personally investigate the truth, he would definitely regret it for the rest of his life.
Once the fire of desire was ignited, it was like a prairie fire that could not be stopped.
Yan Shaoqun's eyes shone, but his voice was very calm. He asked, "How did he die?"
The coroner was stunned. "Y-Your Excellency, I'm afraid this case is beyond our power. How about …"
Yan Shaoqun coldly glared at him. "Are you the one in charge here, or am I?"
The coroner's heart trembled. He hurriedly lowered his head. "Replying to Your Excellency Yan, Your Excellency Su has many injuries. If we want to examine them, we must bring him back to the mansion."
Yan Shaoqun lowered his head and pondered for a moment before saying, "I'll give you an hour to find all the people in the vicinity and interrogate them one by one. Don't let go of any suspicious people and report everything to me. In addition, investigate the area within a radius of a hundred feet. Anything is fine. The murderer must have left behind some clues … After an hour, bring the deceased back to the mansion to continue the examination. This case … "
He paused. "Don't make this public for the time being. Especially don't report it to the Judicial Department. Wait until I return!"
With that, he turned and left.
Everyone looked at each other in dismay. They did not know what he was planning.
One of his subordinates who was usually close to him suddenly asked, "Your Excellency, where are you going?"
"To see His Majesty!"
…
Mu Dongfeng walked at the forefront of the team with a cold expression on his face.
He had been ordered to kill people, but he did not expect to end up here. However, the Supreme Court was the highest judicial institution in the Xia Dynasty. As the Chancellor of the Supreme Court, his authority was unimaginable. That was why he dared to break into the forbidden area of the back mountain of the Academy.
"Damn it, he's just a rat …"
However, there was no one in the world who did not fear the existence of the Academy. Mu Dongfeng was extremely annoyed at the thought of offending the Academy because of a mere fifth-grade martial artist. He cursed many times along the way.
"If I catch you, I'll make you die a horrible death!"
At this time, Yuan Biao said, "Your Excellency, it's just ahead!"
Mu Dongfeng collected his thoughts and looked forward coldly. He saw a small courtyard with a single door. With his good eyesight, he could see the words "Duckweed Garden" on the plaque. He could not help but frown.
"This seems to be the residence of the new Inner Yard instructor, Little Pushu. It is said that it was given by His Majesty. Your Excellency …" Yuan Biao also saw it and immediately wanted to retreat.
His words also made the guards' hearts pound, and their footsteps immediately slowed down.
Mu Dongfeng said coldly, "Whoever dares to retreat will be executed as a deserter!"
Everyone immediately fell silent and followed closely behind him.
At the entrance of the small courtyard, Mu Dongfeng cleared his throat and said loudly, "I am Mu Dongfeng, the Junior Minister of the Supreme Court. I have long heard that the compassionate Little Pushu has come to the capital. I have long admired you and have come to pay a visit today. Please forgive me for the inconvenience."
Yuan Biao secretly curled his lips. It turned out that the usually arrogant Junior Minister also had his moments of politeness.
As the saying goes, one does not hit a smiling face. Mu Dongfeng politely called the door, and sure enough, it opened.
Xiao Chun poked her head out and said, "My lady is unwell today and is not fit to see guests. She asked me to inform Your Excellency that she appreciates your kindness. Please come again another day."
"Oh?" Mu Dongfeng sneered. "Isn't it a coincidence that I have some medical knowledge and can diagnose Little Pushu …"
As he said this, he stepped forward to push the door open.
Xiao Chun immediately shut the door tightly. Her pretty face was frosty as she scolded, "Please conduct yourself, Your Excellency. My lady has already said that she will not see guests. Moreover, this is the restricted area of the Academy's back mountain. If Your Excellency is reckless, losing your hat is a small matter, but I fear that your life will be in danger."
Although she was a little girl, she had been following the Wisdom Buddha Map all year round. Everywhere she went, she was treated as a distinguished guest. She had heard many official words and naturally had it in her hands.
Mu Dongfeng's face immediately turned cold. He shouted, "A mere commoner's maid dares to threaten an official of the imperial court. I think you have a death wish! The Supreme Court is arresting a criminal of the imperial court, and you dare to harbor him. No matter what your identity is, even if you are the emperor, you will be punished the same way. "
"May I ask Your Excellency Mu," at this moment, the Wisdom Buddha Map's voice came from inside, "what is this person's name? What crime did he commit? Where is the evidence? Can you show me the arrest warrant?"
The voice was faint like the voice of the Nine Heavens. Everyone was momentarily dazed.
"Hmph!" Mu Dongfeng secretly circulated his primordial Qi and said, "This person colluded with the underworld assassin Gongsun Jin. Lord Dong and I saw him. Even if he had ten thousand mouths, he would not be able to refute us. Everyone in the world knows that little Pu Shu has a merciful heart. However, without rules, nothing can be accomplished. A merciful heart should not protect the wicked. If the law cannot be upheld, then how can those who died in the hands of the wicked seek redress? "
His voice was sonorous like swords clashing, tough like rocks colliding, and resounding like pearls and jade splashing. It stirred up everyone's hearts and woke them up from the Wisdom Buddha Map's Sanskrit voice.
"It is difficult to convince me with just Your Excellency's words. Please find evidence of his crime, or show me the arrest warrant, and then come to me to arrest him."
Mu Dongfeng laughed coldly and said, "Then don't blame me for being presumptuous! Attack! "
Hearing the order, everyone immediately swarmed forward.
Xiao Chun was so frightened that her face turned pale. She took a few steps back. In the next moment, the courtyard door was slammed open.
She couldn't help but be angry, anxious, shocked, and scared. She had followed the Prajna Buddha Map for many years. Everywhere she went, whether it was the common people or the high officials, they all treated her with great respect. She had never encountered such rude and unreasonable officers and soldiers.
"You, don't you dare act recklessly. If His Majesty finds out about this, all of you will definitely be unable to escape death!" Although her voice was trembling with fear, she did not give way. She was a stubborn little girl.
Yuan Biao rubbed his hands together as he let out a strange laugh. "Hehe, we are all working for the imperial court. His Majesty is a wise sage, so how could he casually blame us? Little girl, it would be better for you to move aside obediently, lest our rough hands and feet hurt your soft and delicate body. "
Right when they were approaching step by step, the faint sound of a flute suddenly sounded out from within the room, and it strand after strand after strand after strand after strand after strand, and it caused everyone to be flabbergasted.
The sound of the flute was naturally wonderful to the ears, but in the eyes, it was somewhat frightening.
Can voices appear? The answer was yes!
The strands of the flute sound, almost in an instant, could be seen with the naked eye sweeping over. It sounded soothing and soft, but in reality it was like a violent storm.
Blood-curdling screams rang out in an instant, and the group of people fell to the ground with crackling sounds. They all cried out in pain, but they were only flesh wounds, and not a single one was truly injured.
Mu Dongfeng expressionlessly took two steps forward. "Limitless Withered Bones …"
Then he pressed down on his saber, his tongue like thunder. "Shattering Organs …"
Clang!
The saber light suddenly appeared, but an extremely thin black and grey saber light entered the void. With an unstoppable force, it tore the visible flute sound into fine powder. The flute sound inside suddenly stopped.
Normally, only a first grade martial artist could truly release yuan qi. But Mu Dongfeng only had a third grade cultivation, but this saber had reached the strength of a first grade. It was truly unbelievable.
And at this moment, inside the room, the Prajna Buddha Map was using yuan qi to help Yan Li resist the power of death and resentment. It had no time to split itself.
Mu Dongfeng's face became colder and colder. "Today, whoever dares to block my path will be taken back to prison and served with great torture!"
"Really? Then why don't you take me away as well. "
At this moment, a voice came from afar and traveled into the courtyard.
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