Half an hour later, Liu Xin and Kou Gang came to another exit of the secret passage. The three exits of the secret passage connected three places respectively.
The residence of Kuang Qi, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites in the outer city, but all of Kuang Qi's family, young and old, have disappeared. Kuang Qi, a dignified third-rank official and the third-in-command of the Ministry of Rites, went to the Hajj during the day, but his whole family disappeared at night.
The foot of Langmeng Mountain in the outer city is only three miles away from Wang Zhongjie's hiding place!
In Chongbeifang, the outer city, there is the backyard of an inn.
Of course, this inn has been deserted. After a search, nothing was found.
Kou Gang and Liu Xin both had gloomy expressions on their faces.
The two of them were at the door of the inn at this time. As the sound of horse hooves came closer and closer, Dai De'an came in person.
This secret passage in the outer city is more than four miles long. It is initially estimated that the time it will take to excavate it will not be less than ten years, otherwise it will be easy to find clues!
Not long after, Zhang Jing from the Thousand Households Office in Inner City also hurried over.
Because Liu Xin has mastered Wanglou's information transmission method and has previously communicated with Dai De'an and Zhang Jing through Wanglou.
Dai De'an had already ordered Zhang Jing to investigate the inn, and at this time Zhang Jing hurried over with the results of the major case.
The four of them were sitting around a table in the lobby of the inn. Guards in golden clothes were guarding outside with swords, and a chilling atmosphere spread.
Fortunately, it was already curfew at this time, so no matter how big the battle was, it would not have much impact.
According to Zhang Jing's major case writing skills, there are three suspicious locations where the family of the Minister of Civil Affairs may be hidden.
Because there are three locations, the troops can only be divided into three groups.
Dai De'an has already shown his cultivation level and no longer pretends at this time.
After going out, he jumped onto the horse with a graceful and graceful movement.
Lao Yincoin once pretended to be a god.
"Liu Qianshi, I'm going to trouble you tonight!"
Liu Xin immediately responded respectfully.
The troops were divided into three groups, and Dai De'an was personally responsible for one group.
Liu Xin and Zhang Jing are responsible for the other two routes respectively.
It seemed that Kou Gang's injury was really serious, and his face was still pale to this day.
Dai De'an also knew that Kou Gang was seriously injured, so he did not force him to participate in the operation.
Of course, Zhang Jing couldn't be led by a weakling who could even ignore the Dacheng Realm. Dai De'an transferred back two Qianhu to follow Zhang Jing.
Zhang Jing could only hide behind the team, otherwise if he faced an opponent of the level of Taoist He Gan from the upper reaches, he would die three times in one encounter.
Liu Xin led his subordinates from Qianhu Office straight to the target location.
It was near Longan Temple in Zhengdongfang. Because it was relatively close to Dongbianmen, a large group of merchants lived there.
Liu Xin's target is the residence of one of the wealthy businessmen in Zhejiang.
But just in the middle of the journey, a night owl's cry suddenly came, and a black light broke through the sky.
Everyone looked sideways, thinking they were being attacked.
Only Liu Xin had clear eyes and saw the night owl, and the latter did not show any sense of danger.
And if Liu Xin was afraid of such a bird, it wouldn't be the most ridiculous thing in the world.
Liu Xin let the night owl come to his shoulder, and it gently pecked Liu Xin's shoulder.
Liu Xin stretched out his hand to catch him and found a small bamboo tube hanging around his ankle.
After taking off the small bamboo tube, the night owl flew away without mercy.
Liu Xin turned his head and looked at the men behind him who looked like they were facing a formidable enemy.
Suddenly he thought of Qin Guogong's bold voice.
So he imitated:
"Look at what you did, you can practice your courage for me when you get back!"
This time, the subordinates looked at Liu Xin even more panicked.
Isn't it possible that the adults in my family are possessed by something sneaky?
Liu Xin shook his head and sighed, no longer caring about the group of timid and woman-like subordinates behind him.
He felt that it was quite satisfying to imitate the Duke of Qin.
Maybe this was more in line with his original temperament, so after he really did it, he was still a little unfinished and gradually returned to his true nature.
It is also possible that this was influenced by the bad art of Fourth Senior Brother Sun Long.
I've been exposed anyway, it doesn't matter, that's it.
Don't care what the subordinates behind you think.
Liu Xin opened the small wooden barrel and took out a note inside.
After reading it, his expression changed several times, and he became entangled in his heart.
He didn't know whether to believe the note.
Because there was an address written on the note, and the words "Right Minister of the Ministry of Rites" were written on the back.
The meaning of the note is very clear. The right minister of the Ministry of Rites that you are looking for is in this place.
But this address and the target it is going to are completely different. They are completely opposite.
The place given on the note is in Xuannanfang.
And it’s that familiar place, Renshou Temple!
Isn't this where Thousand Households in the Outer North City is located?
That place is now occupied by Qianhu, one of Dai De'an's confidants. Could it be that this person is also unreliable?
There is actually a White Lotus Sect stronghold next to his stronghold.
This is a big basin of sewage. Once it is implemented, he will be severely investigated.
But the note came from a night owl, and Liu Xin immediately thought of his apprentice.
Beast Control Sect?
Without hesitating for too long, Liu Xin made a decision.
"Guo Yong, lead your people to surround the target mansion first, and don't let a single bird go!"
Guo Yong looked confused and asked:
"My lord, aren't you going?"
Liu Xin said:
"I have something else to do."
After saying that, Liu Xin went straight in the opposite direction.
Because it had been nearly an hour since the last battle, his physical strength and internal strength had been well replenished.
At least it now has 80-90% of the combat power it had during its heyday.
Traveling in a hurry, relying on Jin Yiwei's waist card, he arrived at Renshou Temple in Xuannanfang without any hindrance.
He once sat on the tallest pagoda here and looked at the Thousand Households in the Outer North City from a distance.
As a result, when I came back today, the feeling of looking at this Renshou Temple was already different.
Liu Xin did not directly enter Renshou Temple to investigate. He first observed the Qianhu Temple in Outer North City from a distance.
He found that there was a light inside.
The new Qianhu Office in Waibei City Qianhu Office, Qin Zhenhui, is an extremely serious person.
Although it is a level job, it is still only a thousand households, but if you can enter the imperial capital and become familiar with your superiors, maybe you can be released outside in a few years. Upgrading to one or two levels is not a problem.
The four thousand residences in the imperial capital have always been gold-plated places.
Qin Zhenhui is immersed in the case file. He has just taken over and there are still many things that need to be sorted out.
Especially since his predecessor was labeled as a traitor, he did not dare to hire many people in the Thousand Households.
Except for the two confidants he brought over, there was no one around, so he had to do it himself.
"Qin Zhenhui Qianhu, are you still working so late?"
Suddenly there was such a sudden sound from the gate of Qianhusuo.
Tan Zhenhui couldn't help but look up and found that it was Liu Xin.
Tan Zhenhui couldn't help but frown. There must be nothing good coming here in the middle of the night.
Liu Xin walked in with a smile. He had already opened the attribute panel, and he could see the top of Tan Zhenhui's head from a distance.
Qin Zhenhui watched Liu Xin walk in with a smile, but his eyes fell on the top of his head.
What is this, eyes above the top?
This Liu Xin has already become a member of the Imperial Guard at a young age. Compared with him, who has worked hard for more than 20 years and is still a member of a thousand households, his promotion is too fast.
However, Qin Zhenhui is a more pragmatic person. He knows that the faster someone like Liu Xin climbs, the higher the requirements for him will be.
The greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment.
Once you fail to meet the expectations of your superiors, you are likely to end up worse than people like him.
Thinking of this, he thought of his ex again.
Changsunhe had always been at odds with Kou Gang, but in the end Kou Gang atones for his crime and may still be reused, but Changsunhe is directly convicted of confiscating the three clans of the family.
Why do you think this is so difficult?
As Dai De'an's confidant, Qin Zhenhui certainly knew that Changsun He was actually innocent.
But sometimes superiors will give up something for the sake of some higher interests.
Who told you that you are not of sufficient value to your superiors?
Tan Zhenhui's officialdom theory is almost perfect.
If it could be written into a book, it would probably become a popular book in Zhengyang official circles.
"Master Liu, it's late at night, do you need me to do anything?"
Qin Zhenhui stood up and greeted him.
[Name: Qin Zhenhui
Age: 48
Cultivation: Lower level Dacheng realm
Good at: stick technique
Root bone: 7
Physical strength: 7
Intelligence: 7
Comprehensive ability: 7
Qualifications: None
Best Kung Fu: Breaking the Army and Killing
Evaluation: An ordinary worker. 】
Liu Xin has already read the attribute panel above Qin Zhenhui's head. Now that he has confirmed that he is a good person, the next thing will be much easier.
"I really need your help today, Qin Zhenhui. I wonder if you are free?"
Qin Zhenhui nodded and said:
"Liu Qianshi ordered that my subordinates must do their best!"
"Okay, then please invite Qin Zhenhui to go to Renshou Temple with me."
Renshou Temple?
Qin Zhenhui looked puzzled.
"Talking as we go, bring your weapons, we might be in for a tough fight."
Liu Xin said bluntly.
Although Tan Zhenhui was confused, he no longer hesitated, turned around, picked up his weapon and followed.
Liu Xin took a deep look at Qin Zhenhui's weapon. It is indeed you.
I felt a huge mace, and there was a dark red mark on the hammer head, which was obviously blood coagulation.
But being able to show such a deep dark red color, this mace definitely has a short history.
"Tin Zhenhui, your mace is passed down from your ancestors, right?"
Qin Zhenhui nodded and said:
"It has been handed down from our ancestors for eighty years and has been passed down to four generations!"
"Tin Zhenhui, you are really a bastard!"
"Liu Qian has been over-reputed. How can I be compared with my ancestors? It's not worth mentioning!"
The two complimented each other and took advantage of the night to arrive at the side of Renshou Temple.
Liu Xin has been here before and knows the terrain here quite well.
"Liu Qian, can you ask me more? What are we here for?"
Qin Zhenhui saw that Liu Xin was about to take him into Renshou Temple, but he did not say why. If it was a matter of cooperating with the Prison Division, what would he do if it involved him?
He was the one bringing up the whole family.
"Capture the suspect!"
"Catch the suspect?
Why is there a suspect in Renshou Temple?
Liu Qian, this matter must be clarified.
The abbot of Renshou Temple is a place where the Empress often comes, and he is very familiar with the Empress. "
"No matter how familiar you are, if it's a traitor, it's the same. You can kill him without fail."
Liu Xin showed fierceness at this moment.
Tan Zhenhui hesitated.
Liu Xin looked at him, because the two were not familiar with each other, so he had to threaten him.
"It doesn't matter if you don't want to go. If the suspect is really caught in Renshou Temple, then you are likely to be an accomplice!"
Tan Zhenhui suddenly became anxious, but he would not frame someone so blatantly.
"You have to think clearly."
Liu Xin put down these words and jumped over the wall.
Tan Zhenhui hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and followed him. He was so powerful that he would kill someone with a high official rank.
Renshou Temple occupies a very large area, with four main halls on the front, back, left and right, as well as two pagodas on the east and west.
In addition, the rooms and houses where monks live and pilgrims live are located in three places.
Liu Xin sneaked in quietly, he was going to the pagoda.
Although it is already dark now, it is not yet time for people to actually sleep.
There are still monks walking around in Renshou Temple.
Liu Xin felt the footsteps of Tan Zhenhui behind him and raised the corner of his mouth.
Once we got up to the pagoda, no one could live in this place, so it was deserted at night.
Moreover, there are no precious objects in this pagoda. Those gold-plated Buddha statues are extremely heavy and cannot be taken away easily.
So there is no one guarding here at all.
But Liu Xin still walked lightly and didn't make any sound.
Tan Zhenhui is also in the Dacheng realm, although the level of body skills he practices is not as strong as Liu Xin.
But there was no problem in going upstairs silently.
The pagoda has a total of seven floors. The top floor enshrines the relics of the deceased masters of Renshou Temple.
There are not many eminent monks in Renshou Temple, and even fewer eminent monks can burn relics.
Moreover, even the quality of the burned relics is not that good, so although they are enshrined here, no one cares too much.
If the relic is placed in the pagoda, it will look like a mottled stone when taken outside.
For the common people of this world, it has no value. Even if it is used as a table leg, it is not neat enough.
When he came to the stairs between the sixth and seventh floors, Liu Xin suddenly stopped and made a gesture.
Tan Zhenhui was holding a mace. The mace was still a bit too big, so it was particularly difficult for him to move upstairs.
And he didn't know why Liu Xin deliberately walked slowly.
When Tan Zhenhui saw that gesture, he immediately understood it, stopped, and concentrated on it.
This gesture represents readiness to fight at any time.
Liu Xin himself came to the corner of the stairs on the seventh floor, and there was a faint sound of breathing on the seventh floor.
And there's not just one.
Liu Xin cautiously stuck his head out and took a look inside.
The next moment his eyes showed shock.
There were actually twenty or thirty people tied up in the seventh floor. They seemed to be asleep, lying on the ground in a mess.
But Liu Xin was able to quickly tell that they were not asleep, but had taken drugs.
Their state was more like being stunned.
After inviting Tan Zhenhui, the two of them came to the seventh floor. Except for these people on the ground, there was no one else on this floor.
Tan Zhenhui was shocked.
There are so many people hiding on the top floor of the pagoda.
And looking at their state, something definitely happened here.
At this moment, Qin Zhenhui began to believe Liu Xin's words about catching the suspect.
If these people were all kidnapped here, then Renshou Temple would definitely have something to do with it.
Liu Xin leaned over and checked. Some of these people were dressed in scary clothes, while others were dressed in luxurious clothes.
"These people should be the family members of the right minister of the Ministry of Rites."
Qin Zhenhui looked at Liu Xin in shock. These people were actually the family members of a third-grade official!
Liu Xin checked them one by one and did not find Kuang Qi, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites.
The number of people on this level is comparable to the number of family members of Kuang Qi, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites.
That should be right.
Liu Xin came to the window of the pagoda and climbed out very lightly.
Standing on the top of the pagoda, he squatted quietly and scanned the entire Renshou Temple.
Qin Zhenhui put the mace inside, and then he got out and looked down.
But Qin Zhenhui couldn't see anything.
The pagoda was so high that the figures below looked like ants. If it weren't for the stone lanterns lit in the corridor, he might not even be able to see those figures clearly.
"Liu Qianshi, can you see clearly?"
Tan Zhenhui asked, although they are all Dacheng realm warriors and their five senses and six senses have been strengthened, their vision is still greatly hindered at night.
Only those large sects in the world have secret recipes for improving eyesight.
Of course, there are such things in the palace, and even the wealthy and noble families have more or less such recipes.
But for the middle and lower class people, night blindness can only be avoided through dietary supplements.
And those people who don't have enough to eat are no different from real blind people at night.
Liu Xin didn't answer, and his eyes were still searching below.
After a quarter of an hour, Liu Xin finally discovered the clue.
The monk below should be washing and cleaning at this time, preparing to rest.
There was only one courtyard where someone actually brought tea and snacks at this time.
The abbot of Renshou Temple is quite young, and Liu Xin had dealt with him once before.
An old man like that shouldn't want to eat at such a late hour.
And that’s a lot to eat.
It was found that Liu Xin's eyes were looking in one direction. Qin Zhenhui also looked towards that place, but couldn't see anything clearly.
The night wind howled and mist gradually rose.
"Tin Zhenhui, let's go, let's go catch the suspect!"
"Liu Qianshi, do you need me to summon my men?"
"Your Qianhu residence doesn't need to be so close to Renshou Temple. If there is any slight disturbance, it may alert the enemy."
Although Qin Zhenhui was still hesitant, since Liu Xin had already said so, he could not refute his boss.
The two of them ignored the people lying on the seventh floor of the pagoda and went straight to the first floor of the pagoda.
When they were at the top of the pagoda, Liu Xin had already figured out their next route, so Liu Xin led Qin Zhenhui quickly to the courtyard where the target was located.
Qin Zhenhui pinched his mace and suddenly felt that this big thing was in the way. It was a head taller than him when he carried it behind his back. However, Liu Xin chose to climb over the wall and climb over the wall, which really tested his physical skills.
On the other side, Dai De'an had already invested in a certain target, only to find that it was just a group of ordinary bandits.
On the other side, Zhang Jing has also completed the encirclement and started attacking. Again, this is just an ordinary bandit place.
Through the watchtower, Dai De'an and Zhang Jing quickly established contact and reported the situation of both parties.
Since these two places have been empty-handed, Liu Xin's target is most likely the place where Kuang Qi, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Xia Jinghua, the president of the Blue Clothes Society, are hiding.
But no matter how the signal was sent from the watchtower, Liu Xina didn't get any response.
Dai De'an's expression changed. Could it be that something happened to Liu Xina and he was ambushed again?
