Since they already knew that the six ladies had been captured by the Martial Manor, their first reaction was naturally to head to the Martial Manor to investigate. Then, they turned around to enter the manor again.
However, the cultivator guarding the mountain gate stopped them. However, he knew that these people were summoned by the Overlord, so he didn't make things difficult for them. Instead, he reminded them, "This is the entrance to the Board of Rites. If you want to find the person who has been captured, you should go to the Board of Punishments."
The group immediately descended the mountain. Since Lin Pingping's contact with the people in the capital city was limited, Miao Yi headed straight to the Chamber of Commerce to look for Luo Ping.
Luo Ping was shocked when he heard the news. It was a taboo for a cultivator to kill a follower no matter where he went. Followers were the source of the power of will for all cultivators in the world, not to mention that they had committed a crime in the capital city. If they fell into the hands of the Martial Manor, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Especially if they had offended the Huyan family, which was the number one family in the Celestial Nation. It wasn't because of how frightening the family was. No matter how powerful a mundane family was, it wasn't worth mentioning in the eyes of cultivators. The crux of the matter was the person behind the family — Huyan Taibao, the first disciple of the Celestial Sage Mu Fanjun. In the Celestial Nation, he was second only to the Celestial Sage.
"Wait here for a moment. I'll go look for a senior for help." Luo Ping said, then returned to the Chamber of Commerce.
Not long after, he invited an old man with white hair and a red nose. Miao Yi knew this person as well. It was Uncle Hua, the one who appraised the bejeweled nectar at Mount Calming Sea. Miao Yi immediately stepped forward and bowed, "Miao Yi greets Uncle Hua!"
"So it really is you! Your subordinates sure are bold. They even dared to kill the Huyan family's people! "Uncle Hua clicked his tongue and shook his head. He then waved his hand and said," Let's go! Let's take a look at the situation first. "
The group immediately followed him to the back of Jade Capital Peak. Uncle Hua was obviously very familiar with the people in the Board of Punishments. After making an exception, he brought Miao Yi and the others through the entrance of the Board of Punishments. As for Yan Xiu and Zhao Fei's subordinates, they remained outside the mountain gates. The Board of Punishments wasn't a market, so it wasn't appropriate for a large group of people to wander around.
When they arrived at the Martial Manor's Ministry of Justice, Uncle Hua's connections were put to good use. He brought the few of them to meet with the Great Judge of the Ministry of Justice, Pu Yigong. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to meet with Luo Ping.
He could tell that Uncle Hua and Pu Yigong were on good terms. After a few questions, he found out that the interrogation was already over. During the interrogation, the six women accused Huyan Shou of molesting them first, but Huyan Shou refused to admit it. He only said that he accidentally bumped into them. There were too many details that High Magistrate Pu didn't want to reveal to Uncle Hua.
"Since the interrogation is over, you should be able to tell us the results, right?" Uncle Hua asked as he sat on a chair and held a cup of tea. Miao Yi and the others stood behind him.
High Magistrate Pu chuckled and said, "Old Hua, I won't beat around the bush with you. This matter involves the Huyan family, so it's not appropriate for me to make a decision on my own. I'll have to ask the Governor for a decision. Once the Governor has made his decision, there will naturally be a result. Just wait for the news."
Sikong Wuwei's fiery temper couldn't hold it in any longer. He said indignantly, "It seems like it's good to have a background."
High Magistrate Pu didn't like to hear those words. He glared at Sikong Wuwei and said, "Are you saying that the Martial Manor is enforcing the law unfairly? If you have a background, you can bring it up as well. Let's see if you can change the Martial Manor's verdict! "
"Shut up!" Uncle Hua turned around and glared at Sikong Wuwei. Zhao Fei pulled Sikong Wuwei back and secretly transmitted his voice to him, telling him that now wasn't the time to lose his temper.
Uncle Hua turned around and smiled at High Magistrate Pu. "Stop throwing a tantrum. Didn't you want to ask the Governor? Hurry up and come back. We'll wait for you here. "
High Magistrate Pu smiled as he raised his teacup. He looked at Miao Yi and the others and said, "You've all returned from the Sea of Constellations, haven't you?"
Uncle Hua rolled his eyes. He seemed to understand what Miao Yi was trying to say. He then turned around and asked, "Normal people can't enter this place. It's your good fortune to be able to listen to High Magistrate Pu's explanation. Didn't you all bring anything back from the Sea of Constellations for High Magistrate Pu to see?"
As long as one wasn't an idiot, they would be able to understand what Uncle Hua was trying to say. He was openly asking for a bribe!
Miao Yi immediately took out a storage ring and presented it to High Magistrate Pu. "There's a little something in here. Keep it for yourself, High Magistrate."
Pu Yigong took it and looked inside. He realized that there was a Second Grade Armor Artifact inside. This was worth quite a bit of money. He smiled and accepted it. He nodded and said, "Since it's a gift from you, I'll keep it for myself."
Miao Yi smiled and said, "The Hall Master of Traversing Moon Palace's Suppressing Second Hall is my sworn brother. He treats these girls like his own little sisters. They've never been imprisoned before. I'll have to trouble High Magistrate to take good care of them. I'll definitely ask my Big Brother to personally thank you later."
He didn't care if Huo Lingxiao was of any use or not. He had to use his connections first so that his girls wouldn't have to suffer in prison. Previously, he was thinking that if it didn't work out, he would ask Huo Lingxiao to come over. Huo Lingxiao had been a Hall Master for so many years. He must have some connections in the capital city.
Pu Yigong was a little taken aback. He asked in surprise, "Huo Lingxiao is your sworn brother?"
He wasn't the only one. Even Uncle Hua and the others were a little surprised.
"Yes!" Miao Yi nodded and smiled.
"Huo Lingxiao and I can be considered acquaintances. We've had a few drinks together before." Pu Yigong stood up and said, "Wait here for me. I'll be back after meeting the Governor."
Miao Yi didn't expect the other party to actually be acquainted with Huo Lingxiao. He immediately cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, High Magistrate!"
There was a pavilion outside the Governor's Office. The words' Ephemeral World 'were inscribed on the plaque above the pavilion.
Inside the Ephemeral World Pavilion stood a man with a purple-gold crown on his head. He wore a wide purple robe embroidered with golden patterns, and a jade belt around his waist. His features were dignified, and beneath his brows were a pair of deep, gleaming eyes. His nose was sharp, and his lips were red like jade. His cold gaze was like a hawk's, and he exuded a heroic aura.
This man was none other than the Governor of the Governor's Office, Lan Hou. He was currently rolling up his sleeves and splashing ink onto a piece of white paper on top of a paperweight. A landscape painting appeared on the paper, depicting the capital city at the foot of Jade Capital Peak. His drawing skills were profound, and the artistic conception behind the painting was profound.
Two beautiful handmaidens were accompanying him. One was grinding the ink, while the other was looking at the brush in Lan Hou's hand.
The High Magistrate of the Board of Punishments, Pu Yigong, was about to pay his respects when one of the handmaidens turned around and gestured for him to keep quiet. Pu Yigong immediately stopped outside the pavilion and waited.
Lan Hou didn't even turn around and asked, "What is it?"
Only then did Pu Yigong enter and report, "Something happened at the foot of the mountain. A few cultivators killed a few of Huyan Shou's subordinates."
"Huyan Shou? That hedonistic son of the Huyan family? "Lan Hou asked.
Even he knew Huyan Shou's name. Huyan Shou was indeed famous for his hedonistic ways.
"That's right!" Pu Yigong replied.
"Who would be so bold as to lay a hand on the Huyan family?"
"It's just a few handmaidens! Coincidentally, these handmaidens were none other than the people who had just returned from the Sea of Constellations and were about to be summoned by the Overlord … "Pu Yigong gave a rough summary of the situation, then said," The evidence collected at the scene did indeed prove that Huyan Shou was the one who acted rudely first. However, the witnesses later claimed that they were mistaken, and that the situation was disadvantageous to the handmaidens. Because the Huyan family is involved in this matter, I dare not make a decision on my own. Hence, I request the Governor to make a decision! "
Lan Hou calmly replied, "You only killed a few misbehaving lackeys. I don't expect these idlers to contribute any power of will anyway. So what if they're dead? At least we'll be spared some trouble. Let the handmaidens go. Don't delay those people's meeting with the Overlord. As for that Huyan Shou, lock him up for ten years first. His family is rich anyway. You can consider letting him go after you've received your fill of gifts! "
Lan Hou had never restricted his subordinates from accepting gifts. However, he had a principle. They could accept gifts without worry, but they couldn't work for the person who gave them the gift. He would never forgive anyone who tried to abuse their power for personal gain.
"Lock him up for ten years?" Pu Yigong was taken aback. Mortals weren't cultivators, who could live for a few decades. He immediately asked, "Huyan Taibao is the one behind the Huyan Clan. Wouldn't this upset Huyan Taibao?"
Lan Hou didn't stop writing as he scoffed, "Huyan Taibao's descendants number in the hundreds and thousands. They're spread across all twelve capital cities. Does he even need to worry about them? He should be thanking me for taking the trouble to help him educate his descendants. He won't go so far as to waste his efforts on a descendant who's countless generations away. Just do what you need to do. If Huyan Taibao really makes a move, I will report it to the Overlord and have him deal with it! "
"Understood!" Pu Yigong cupped his fists and accepted the order.
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Lan Hou suddenly asked, "Something that happened not too long ago, yet you're here so quickly to report it. Do those people who are paying respects to the Overlord have the connections to find you as well?"
Naturally, he wasn't an idiot. Given the Huyan family's influence, for his subordinates to find him so quickly and ask for justice was a clear sign of disrespect for the Huyan family. Someone from the other side must have made a move.
Pu Yigong froze in place. He didn't dare to hide anything from Lan Hou's question. He smiled stiffly and said, "Governor's eyes are sharp. Actually, no one came looking for me. It's just that drunkard surnamed Hua from the Chamber of Commerce. You know him as well. He and I often drink together. His sworn brother is the Hall Master of Traversing Moon Palace's Suppressing Second Hall. I've had dealings with him before, so we can be considered acquaintances. Even though I've given him some face, I haven't neglected my duties for personal reasons. "
"Traversing Moon Palace's Suppressing Second Hall?" The brush in Lan Hou's hand finally stopped. He slowly turned around to look at Pu Yigong and asked, "Huo Lingxiao?"
Pu Yigong was taken aback. He didn't expect the Governor to know of Huo Lingxiao as well. He quickly replied, "That's him!"
Lan Hou turned around and dipped the brush in his hand into the inkstone, slowly dipping it into the ink. He calmly said, "Detain those handmaidens for now. Also, lock up those three fellows on the Ranking as well."
Pu Yigong was taken aback. He didn't know why things had turned out this way. He couldn't help but ask, "May I ask, Governor, what are the charges for detaining them?"
Lan Hou expressionlessly replied, "Allowing your servants to commit murder! Also, send a message to Traversing Moon Palace's Suppressing Second Hall. Tell Huo Lingxiao to come find me personally to take them away! "
Pu Yigong was speechless. He could only cup his fists and leave …
When he returned to his own residence, he had already brought a few people with him.
When Uncle Hua saw him, he noticed that something was off about his expression. He stood up and asked, "What's going on?"
Unexpectedly, Pu Yigong's expression was stern. He pointed at Miao Yi, Zhao Fei, and Sikong Wuwei and shouted, "Arrest them!"
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