The next day, a group of Blue Medal Constables gathered in the courtyard.
Ever since the team was established, they would meet every morning and evening to summarize the clues and discuss the case. It was a rule.
Jiang Wang could participate sometimes and sometimes he couldn't. It depended on the importance of the case.
When he came out today, he specially observed Ma Xiong. Ma Xiong's expression was unnatural.
Obviously, Yue Leng's methods were terrifying. Even Ma Xiong, a fourth-grade Blue Medal Constable who dealt with criminal cases all year round, couldn't get used to it.
But Lin Youxie's expression was normal. No one knew if it was because of her strong willpower or because she was used to it.
King Taishan was still in the living room. His screams had stopped at dawn. No one knew if he was dead or alive.
After everyone had arrived, Yue Leng wiped his hands with a handkerchief and walked out slowly.
This action inevitably made people think that Yue Leng had used his hands to torture King Taishan.
Ma Xiong looked around and frowned. "Where's Liu Jie? Why isn't he here yet? Are there any rules? Do you want Officer Yue to wait for him? "
Liu Jie was one of the ten Blue Medal Constables in the Inner Mansion Realm.
Ma Xiong was a good person. He was quite protective of his colleagues. He scolded first to protect Liu Jie so that Yue Leng wouldn't lose his temper.
"I didn't see him when I passed by his room," a Blue Medal Constable said hesitantly.
Even Emperor Qi had paid attention to this mission of hunting down the Gateless Hell. It was a good opportunity for promotion, but it was also very strict.
Except for Jiang Wang, everyone in the team had to be strictly controlled. If anyone dared to neglect their duties during the investigation, it would mean that they didn't care about their own future.
Everyone present was an experienced Blue Medal Constable. They immediately realized that something was wrong.
"When was the last time you saw Liu Jie?" Yue Leng asked.
"It should be yesterday." The Blue Medal Constable said, "When you were interrogating King Taishan yesterday, we went back to our rooms. He lives next door."
Yue Leng asked again, "Are you sure he didn't go out?"
"I can only be sure that he did go back to his room yesterday. But I don't know if he left or where he went. "
The Blue Medal Constable was very careful with his words.
They were all in the Inner Mansion Realm, and they were colleagues. Normally, no one would stare at each other all day. If Liu Jie had snuck out, it would have been hard for him to notice.
Ma Xiong asserted, "Something must have happened to Liu Jie."
Yue Leng frowned and didn't say anything.
Liu Jie was also an experienced Blue Medal holder. How could he leave the base without anyone noticing? Did he find some clues? If something had happened to him, where would it have happened?
Everyone was discussing and analyzing the various possibilities.
Suddenly, someone from the Bei Prefecture came in to report.
"The body of Level Five Blue Medal Arrester Liu Jie was found by the Tanzhu River. The county government has sealed off the area. Would you like to go and investigate?"
Liu Jie's body was by the Tanzhu River!
The Manhunt Squad had been chasing Hell's Doorless in Bei County recently, so they were no stranger to Chuzhu River.
It was a small river, a tributary of the Zi River. It was said that in the early years, this river was rich in pearls. Many people made a fortune by picking up pearls. Many years had passed, and the pearls had long disappeared. However, the name Chuzhu River had remained.
In terms of distance, it wasn't too far from their current location. At normal speed, they could make a round trip in half an hour.
It was a wise choice for the Bei County government to seal off the area and protect the environment while waiting for the Manhunt Squad to investigate. In terms of finding clues, no one in Bei County could compare to them.
However, no matter what, Liu Jie's death had cast a shadow over the Manhunt Squad.
"Did Arrester Liu die by the Tanzhu River, or did his body appear there after his death?" Yue Leng asked the key question.
"This …" The person sent by the Bei County government hesitated. "Why don't you send someone to take a look?"
"Why? Can't the Blue Medal Arrester from Bei County be sure of this? Why don't you take off your badge? "Ma Xiong said unkindly.
Although a Blue Medal Arrester from Bei County couldn't be compared to a Blue Medal Arrester from Bei County, he could still make such a judgment. However, this person didn't dare to confirm as he was afraid of taking responsibility.
Since Ma Xiong forced him, he couldn't shirk responsibility anymore. He could only say, "He died by the Tanzhu River."
"I know Liu Jie very well. He's not someone who neglects his duty. He must have found some clues. "Ma Xiong volunteered." Lord Yue, I'll bring someone to take a look. "
Yue Leng shook his head. "No. All of you stay here. I'll go take a look myself."
The process of how Liu Jie died by the Tanzhu River was still unclear. However, they couldn't rule out the possibility that it was a trick by the Doorless Hell. After all, King Taishan, who was ranked seventh among the Ten Kings of Hell, was now in the Manhunt Squad's hands.
At the same time, they couldn't ignore the possible clues at the Tanzhu River. A Blue Medal Arrester lost his life there. Arrester Yue Leng couldn't just ignore it.
If Liu Jie's death was really related to the Doorless Hell, it would be very dangerous for Ma Xiong to lead a team there.
Yue Leng went to the Tanzhu River alone to search for clues. The four Blue Medal Arresters from the Outer Building guarding the station was undoubtedly the safest choice.
Even if the Doorless Hell really lured the tiger away from the mountain, with the four Blue Medal Arresters from the Outer Building, there was no need to worry that the station would be easily breached. Moreover, Yue Leng could come back to help at any time. Even the Bei County Magistrate's office wouldn't be stingy with their support once they sensed something.
It was almost impossible to save King Taishan from the Doorless Hell.
Don't forget that there was a Yan family in Bei County. The former Prime Minister Yan Ping was recuperating in the family land. If he was disturbed …
In short, the Arrester Team had the complete advantage. There was nothing to worry about.
Yue Leng did things swiftly and decisively. He left as soon as he said he would.
Ma Xiong also showed enough experience as a Blue Medal Arrester. After assigning everyone's tasks, he personally moved a chair and sat in front of the living room door.
The other arresters also quickly dispersed. Some were patrolling while some were guarding the station. They were all well-trained.
However, from the beginning to the end, no one thought of going in to take a look at King Taishan.
Jiang Wang thought for a while and quickly made a decision. When the others dispersed, he directly walked in front of Ma Xiong and said, "Arrester Ma, I plan to leave today."
Ma Xiong knew about the deal between Zheng Shi and Chung Geng Sheng. Hence, he wasn't surprised. He just glanced at Jiang Wang and asked, "Now?"
"I don't have much time. I can't stay here any longer," Jiang Wang replied.
Of course, this wasn't the real reason.
King Taishan had been captured and Liu Jie had died. The Arrester Team's pursuit of the Doorless Hell had entered an intense moment. It was as if a storm was about to come.
Jiang Wang didn't want to be involved in this huge trouble. Hence, he decided to leave as soon as possible.
Of course, it was more or less related to Lin Youxie's gaze that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. He didn't want to expose any secrets.
Ma Xiong thought for a while and didn't make things difficult for him. He only said, "When Lord Yue comes back, you can leave."
"Okay." Jiang Wang didn't bargain. He directly turned around and went back to his room to pack his things. He could afford to wait for half an incense stick of time or even less.
However, just as he stepped out of the courtyard, something strange happened!
Ma Xiong was originally sitting upright on the chair. The morning sun cast a shadow below him.
At this moment, a pale hand suddenly stretched out from the shadow!
It was cold, icy, and silent.
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