"Centurion," Zhu Fan hurriedly said, "If we should snatch it, we should. It's a Rank-4 military merit. If we snatch it, everyone will be grateful to us!"
"He has such a big appetite, but he doesn't have the ability to do so!" Chen Donghai scoffed. "He even became enemies with this brat. I'll have to be on guard against his plots in the future!"
"It can't be?" Zhu Fan said, "Centurion Chu has a good reputation."
"Do you think he's a good person?" Chen Donghai said snappily. "Magnanimous?"
"He doesn't look angry," Zhu Fan said.
Chen Donghai scoffed. "This kind of guy is too shrewd. How can he tell what's going on? … In any case, we have to guard against him! "
"It is quite troublesome." Zhu Fan frowned and said, "If he's a magnanimous person, he would have informed us as soon as he solved the case. Centurion, you'll be fine. If he harbors a grudge, we'll be in big trouble!"
The centurion only had two choices in three days. The first was to admit defeat, and the second was to find a scapegoat and kill the culprit to silence him. The former would immediately be demoted to the rank of second-in-command, while the latter would not be punished. Moreover, he would receive a Rank-4 Military Merit.
However, if Chu Li really solved the case and found the real culprit, the Centurion would not only be demoted to Second in Command, but he would also be demoted to the bottom.
If Chu Li wanted to take revenge on the centurion, even if he caught the culprit, he would cover it up and wait for the centurion to make his move.
If the Centurion wanted to play it safe, he could only admit defeat and demote himself to Second in Chief. However, if Chu Li did not solve the case and was just bluffing, then the Centurion would be so depressed that he would fall ill.
Chen Donghai stood up from the armchair and paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.
Zhu Fan's eyes followed his movements and also felt that it was very troublesome.
Whether or not Chu Li could solve the case was a gamble. If he could not solve it, then there was no point in talking about it. He would not be a threat at all. However, if he could solve the case, then he would have to build a good relationship with him, apologize, and beg for mercy.
Chen Donghai spun a dozen rounds in one go. Then, he gritted his teeth and said hatefully, "Damn it, he's ruthless! … Old Zhu, go get a hundred thousand taels of silver and send it to him! "
"A hundred thousand taels?!" Zhu Fan cried out involuntarily, "Centurion, isn't that too much?"
Chen Donghai glared at him. "What's the use of giving less? Let's take a gamble and see if this kid has the ability to take it! "
"What if he didn't solve the case?"
"Find a chance to make him spit it out!" Chen Donghai said hatefully, "Since he took one hundred thousand taels, he'll have to spit out two hundred thousand taels!"
"Centurion, this kid isn't easy to fight," Zhu Fan advised.
With just a few expressions, he was able to grab the centurion's throat. Despite his young age, he possessed such formidable means and outstanding intelligence. He had to be careful.
"Hmph, in the Secret Guardians Hall, if you can't defeat others, you won't be able to stand firm!" Chen Donghai said, "If we don't fight him, our Mei Yi Courtyard's position will be snatched away by him sooner or later!"
"… Yes." Zhu Fan nodded, cupped his fists, and left.
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Chu Li sat in the main hall and pondered. His expression was solemn.
The Manifestation of Nature Restoration was indeed miraculous. From the wound of the dead protector, he was able to deduce the murderer's inner energy heart technique. It was the Great Light Scripture!
He was not using the Divine Light Fist, but a rare fist technique. However, his inner energy was from the Great Light Scripture.
After death, the inner force would also dissipate. There was almost no trace of inner force left.
In the past, even with the Omniscient Mirror, it would have been difficult for him to see it because the other party had deliberately concealed it and did not use the Divine Light Fist.
The fist force of the Divine Light Fist was unique, and the injuries it caused were also unique. With the Omniscient Mirror's observational ability, he could see it.
This fist technique was rare, and it was difficult to determine its identity. However, the inner energy of the Great Light Scripture was also unique. Although it was indiscernible, he could see it through the Manifestation of Nature Restoration.
The Great Light Scripture and the Holy Church of Light. This made things suddenly complicated.
King Ping, the Military Ministry's Minister Counsellor, and the Ji Public House were already scary enough. Now, the Holy Church of Light was suddenly added to the mix.
If King Ping really wanted to force the emperor to abdicate and ascend the throne, as long as he was not crazy, he would not cooperate with the Holy Church of Light. He could only look for the Tempest Temple.
If that was the case, why did the people from the Holy Church of Light appear?
Was the Holy Church of Light fishing in troubled waters?
Or was there another inside story?
He picked up his teacup and took a sip.
In the face of this foggy crisis, he had no choice but to get involved unless he feigned ignorance and said that his ability was limited and he could not solve this case.
"Centurion, Zhu Fan is here to see you," Dong Qifei said loudly.
He wished that the people from the other courtyards could hear him.
Chu Li scoffed. "Lower your voice, I can hear you. Invite him in."
"Yes!" Dong Qifei said loudly.
Chu Li glared at him, and Dong Qifei shrunk his neck and became obedient.
Zhu Fan entered the main hall and gave a fist salute. "Centurion Chu, I'm here on your orders to apologize to you."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows and smiled gently. "Centurion Chen, you're too polite."
"This is just a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it, Centurion Chu." He took out a few banknotes and handed them over with both hands.
Chu Li glanced at Dong Qifei.
Dong Qifei took the banknotes and passed them to Chu Li without counting them.
Chu Li flipped the banknotes in his hand and smiled. "A hundred thousand taels. Centurion Chen is very generous!"
"Take it as an apology from the centurion!" Zhu Fan gave a fist salute and smiled. "I hope Centurion Chu won't decline it!"
"Alright, it's hard to decline your kindness. It would be impolite for me to decline Centurion Chen's kindness!" Chu Li smiled. "Please thank Centurion Chen for me."
"Yes." Zhu Fan gave a fist salute. "I'll take my leave then!"
"Dong Qifei, see him out!" Chu Li said.
Dong Qifei grinned and chuckled. "Elder Zhu, I'll see you out!"
Zhu Fan smiled and left with Dong Qifei.
Chu Li held the hundred thousand taels and smiled. He could see through Chen Donghai's intentions at a glance.
Other than asking him to be merciful, Chen Donghai was also using the hundred thousand taels to provoke him. He wanted to see if Chu Li had the ability to take it for free.
"Dong Qifei!" He called out.
Dong Qifei quickly answered, "Yes!"
"Come in!" Chu Li scoffed.
Dong Qifei looked silly, reckless, and impulsive, but he had his moments of enlightenment. After sending Zhu Fan off, he did not enter the main hall and pretended that nothing had happened.
Dong Qifei carefully entered the main hall.
Chu Li took out a banknote and stuffed it into his pocket. He tossed the rest to Dong Qifei. "Take this and share it with everyone!"
"Ah!" Dong Qifei screamed and quickly caught the banknotes that were scattered everywhere.
His hands moved quickly and caught the banknotes one by one, showing his exquisite skills. None of the nine banknotes fell to the ground as they were all caught by him.
Chu Li waved his hand. "Everyone gets six thousand taels each. Use the rest to buy some furniture in the courtyard. Do as you see fit."
"Centurion …" Dong Qifei hurriedly said, "This was given to you by Chen Donghai. How can you accept it?"
Chu Li could not help but laugh. "Little?
Yes, Sir! "Dong Qifei chuckled.
Six thousand taels was not a small amount. It was half a year's salary for them.
Qin Jin and the others had just returned and did not have any money on them. Moreover, they were old and needed money the most. This six thousand taels was a timely help to them at home.
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