Chapter seventy-seven, there will be trouble again
When everyone saw Master Juetong breaking the chain, they were all shocked.
Song Zhong picked up the sword and looked at it. The blade at Kintetsu's end was curled up completely. Lu Yunhan and Shen San also hurriedly picked up two pieces of chains one after another and compared the three marks. They were exactly the same as what the golden knife said.
Song Zhong sneered and said, "It seems that my skill is too far behind that of Xue Zongchang!"
Lu Yunhan also cupped his fists towards Master Juetong and said, "Master, I admire your martial arts skills and your ability to reach the gods." Master Juetong smiled and said, "It's just a small trick to prove what God said, it cannot be taken seriously!"
At this time, Chen Zhang lured Judge Chou over. Judge Chou was shocked when he saw this, but he didn't ask any more questions. Jin Dao said: "Third brother, come and see, which sect this person was injured by?"
As he spoke, Judge Chou had already stretched out his hand to check for his pulse. His face suddenly sank, and he twirled his beard and said, "What a powerful palm!" After saying this, he lost Jiang Feng's arm and stood up, saying, "The person who did it didn't want to take his life. It only ruined his martial arts. What a pity? What a pity?"
Everyone hurriedly asked: "What's a pity?" Judge Chou closed his eyes and said: "It's a pity that the person who did it was just right, so I can't tell which sect did it. In my opinion, it seems like it was done by a monk? "
Lu Yunhan asked anxiously: "Sir, do you have any evidence?" The judge said with a sad smile: "How compassionate is it! If the attack was just a little harder or a little lighter, I would definitely be able to see the clues, but this person It can range from being disabled at worst to dying on the spot!"
Chen Zhang also asked anxiously: "Monk? Which sect? Wudang or Shaolin? Or Quanzhen sect?"
Song Zhong coughed dryly and glared at Chen Zhang. Taoist priest Chong Ning and Yao Daoxu stood on the side with embarrassed expressions on their faces.
The judge looked around sadly at everyone, rolled his eyes at Chen Zhang, and said, "I think it's more likely Master Juetong did it!" Master Juetong smiled.
Xiao Fan Li and Shen San immediately shouted: "Third brother, don't talk nonsense!"
Chen Zhang's face suddenly turned red.
Judge Chou waved his hand and said, "It's not nonsense. It stands to reason that among the hundred or so of us, only Master Juetong has this ability..." He hesitated again at this point.
Suddenly he reached out to feel his pulse again, and after a while he was busy and said again: "It's a pity that it was the Taoist's palm that hurt him, and it had nothing to do with Master Juetong!"
Song Zhong clasped his fists and said, "I have heard for a long time that Mr. Feng's medical skills are the best in the world, so I think he must have a wonderful method." Judge Chou replied: "If you want to know, wouldn't it be enough to save him and wake him up?"
Song Zhong, Chen Zhang and others couldn't laugh or cry for a moment, so they sent someone to carry him down and handed him over to the judge for treatment.
Xiao Fan Li pondered: "Could it be that Jiang Feng followed us all the way after escaping, secretly attacked Jin Yiwei's acupuncture points, and then handed the sword to Xue Zongchang to help him escape, but Xue Zongchang revoked his martial arts Is it here to hide from others?"
Chen Zhang said: "Master Shen's words are very reasonable! It seems that these demons are most interested in repaying kindness with hatred, and they are capable of harming their companions!"
Jin Dao looked at Song Zhong, then at Lu Yunhan, and saw that the two of them were just silent and thoughtful with doubts on their faces. Then he looked at Master Juetong and asked, "What do you think, Master?"
Master Juetong closed his eyes tightly, shook his head and said, "Old monk, it seems absolutely impossible!" Lu Yunhan also nodded and said, "I don't think it is possible either!"
Chen Zhang asked: "But why?" Lu Yunhan replied: "Jiang Feng's martial arts is similar to mine. With my martial arts, not to mention breaking through six doors and being ambushed by Jin Yiwei, I just want to kill him casually." He Quan and Lu Si’s acupuncture points are impossible, so just imagine how he can do it with Jiang Feng’s skills?”
Everyone thought it was reasonable, but they all fell silent again.
Jin Dao said: "Everyone, please be patient. When Jiang Feng wakes up, we will find out."
Song Zhongdao: "Everyone, I invite you to come. Firstly, I invite you to see the scene and listen to your opinions. Secondly, you are all the masters in charge of the affairs. Now that something like this has happened, we must You have to be careful when dealing with it. I think the guards like me and Mr. Wang alone will not be reliable. We have to ask the experts from various factions to come forward." After saying this, he handed over his hand.
Yao Daoxu said: "You two adults, please don't be polite. Now the emperor's order has been sent, and we and the people from the mountains and fields are ordered to jointly escort the prisoners. We should obey the order." Xiao Fan Li and Taoist Chong Ning agreed, and they all Call it yes.
Yao Daoxu added: "It is no small matter that the angels are here now. Xiaodao believes that in addition to protecting the criminal Zhou Zhou, arresting Xue Zongchang and bringing him to justice is also a top priority. How should we arrange it? I would like to ask you two adults to give advice."
Song Zhong sighed and said to Jin Dao: "Master Wang, what do you think?" Jin Dao replied: "I think except for a few of us, the less people know about this matter, the better. As for whether we should send Eunuch Qian to the imperial commission, Report, Master Song still needs to make the decision!"
Song Zhong sighed: "The Holy One wanted to show off his authority to the world and asked us to escort a lot of prisoners back to the capital. Now that the prisoners are gone, if we hide it and don't report it, no one can bear the consequences. I think we should report the money." It’s best for you, father-in-law.” Then he added: “Let these idlers know how difficult it is for our subordinates to bleed and die!”
Jin Dao nodded and said: "The way I see it: Don't spread the word about what's going on here. We will divide our troops into four groups. We will send people to find Xue Zongchang's subordinates immediately, and ask Eunuch Qian for instructions. The rest of us will Strengthen the security on the next road, and leave a few more to interrogate other prisoners to see if anyone heard anything last night."
Song Zhong nodded and said: "That's very good. I will go and ask Eunuch Qian for instructions. As for Mr. Wang, he is responsible for commanding, dispatching, inspecting and planning. He is still inseparable here. Please ask Mr. Wang to interrogate them one by one to see if he can Find some clues." Jin Dao clasped his fists and said yes.
Song Zhong clasped his fists again and said, "I would like to ask Master Shen to discuss defense matters with the Taoist priests from Wudang and Quanzhen, together with the brothers from Jinyiwei and Liumen." Chen Zhang met with Lu Yunhan and led Xiao Fan Li, Chong Ning and Yao Daoxu and the other three went to discuss the security matters.
Song Zhong cupped his fists and said to Master Juetong: "Xue Zongchang is a master of martial arts. Among us, only you can defeat him. I have to ask Master to lead the Shaolin monks to catch up. I will send two more Jinyi guards here to lead him." The iron-beaked eagle of communication follows you. If you have any news, please report it immediately." Master Juetong finished chanting the Buddha's name before turning around.
Song Zhong stopped Master Juetong again and said: "Master, this matter is not trivial. Master only needs to say that he has received a secret message. There are accomplices coming to cause trouble. This time we are just going to arrest the accomplices. If we find someone named Xue, All the masters will definitely take action, so don’t talk too much. Then it won’t be too late for the master to tell his fellow disciples the truth.” Master Juetong nodded and replied, “Don’t worry, the old monk knows what’s going on.” Song Zhong sighed, “You have to do it out of necessity. , I hope the master will be considerate!" Master Juetong said the Buddha's name, turned around and greeted his fellow disciples.
Several people acted separately. Jin Dao led He Quan and Lu Si to search around, and then came back to where everyone had committed the crime.
One of the prisoners was extremely eye-catching. Although he was shackled, his face was rosy and he did not look like a prisoner at all. Upon seeing this, He Quan reported: "My lord, this man is extremely good. He has been hungry for ten days because of his humble position, but it has not had any effect at all."
The golden sword said to He and Lu: "This man has practiced extraordinary martial arts from the Miao border. You can chop him with your knife and ax, but there is nothing you can do. It will be useless to starve him for a few days. You must not humiliate him privately from now on." "
He then took a few steps closer and said to Xuanwu Xu Daozi: "Master Xu, you're fine!" Even though the swords are all here, they can't trap me." Jin Dao Leng also smiled and said, "Senior's turtle breath magic skill can't be considered invincible, right?" Xu Daozi closed his eyes and said no more words.
Jin Dao said: "Senior is one of the top masters today. This junior is here, but I have a few questions to ask. I hope senior can speak frankly." He bowed deeply as he spoke.
Xu Daozi opened his eyes, his face changed slightly, he stood up slowly, nodded and said: "The Golden Sword God captures the world, it is really admirable, at this moment, he can actually bow to me, a prisoner. That's fine, just Whatever this old man can tell must be the truth, just ask!"
Jin Dao came closer and whispered: "Xue Zongchang escaped."
"What?" Xu Daozi's eyes flashed and he asked in surprise, "When did it happen?"
Jin Dao replied: "Junior's guess is that it will be this morning!"
"Oh..." Xu Daozi breathed a long sigh of relief.
He Quan and Lu Si were startled by the conversation between the two of them. They never expected that Jin Dao would reveal such secrets to Xu Daozi, and they couldn't help but sweat for him.
The golden knife pointed at He and Lu and said: "This morning someone clicked on the acupuncture points of these two brothers and secretly did something to Li Daitao. When they found out, Xue Zongchang had been replaced by Jiang Feng, the deputy master of the White Tiger Hall who had lost all his martial arts." , and Xue has already escaped." Xu Daozi nodded slowly without saying a word.
Jin Dao asked: "Senior, have you heard anything?"
Xu Daozi shook his head slowly and said, "I have been meditating since last night and haven't heard a single sign of trouble." Jin Dao's face became solemn again when he heard this.
He Quan and Lu Si hurriedly said: "Sir, this devil's words may not be credible. Let's ask other people!"
Xu Daozi said angrily: "Hmph! I have deceived others, how can I deceive the Golden Sword God? Those who can easily break through such layers of defenses must have great martial arts skills. In my opinion, there is no one in the world today." Humans can do it, unless..." He paused. He and Lu asked anxiously: "Unless what?"
Xuanwu's eyes were solemn and he said slowly: "Unless the Master of the Bad Sect personally takes action."
Jin Dao also nodded and said: "Yes, even if someone breaks in, if he can hide it from others, he will definitely not be able to hide it from Taoist Xu."
Xu Daozi looked dull and said to himself: "Even if the leader came in person and saved Brother Xue, why didn't he save me?..."
Jin Dao said: "It's definitely not Shang Jiutian!" Xu Daozi nodded slowly and muttered: "Yes, since the leader is here, he only needs to throw the sword to me and I can escape. It is not difficult for him , It's not difficult... It's definitely not the leader... It's definitely not the leader..." His expression suddenly became dull again, and he slowly sat on the ground, muttered a few words like chanting sutras, and closed his eyes again.
The three of them turned around and were about to ask someone else when Chen Qi came and called, saying that the imperial envoy had invited them, so Jin Dao took He and Lu and flew away.
When they arrived at the back hall where Eunuch Qian was taking a rest, Chen Qi said: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Envoy is only asking one person from the prison to go in, so the three of us can just endure it outside!" Jin Dao pushed open the door and entered, but saw Eunuch Qian blushing and saying nothing. After hearing the news, Song Zhong stood with his head bowed.
When the father-in-law Qian saw Jin Dao come in, he stood up and cursed: "Are you more than a hundred people just living on dry food?" But his voice was very low, and he obviously didn't want to show off.
Song Zhong lowered his head and said: "These traitors are very powerful and difficult to deal with. I hope my father-in-law will show mercy to them."
Eunuch Qian snorted and said, "Long live my master, I have made it clear that the prisoners who took the goods will be escorted back to the capital one by one, even if they are seriously injured to death! At this moment, something like this happened. Even our family can't afford to eat and we have to walk away!" Song Zhong quickly apologized.
Eunuch Qian asked again: "What are you two adults planning to do now? Are you just going to chase them? What if you can't get them back?" Song Zhong replied: "My two subordinates have invited the best martial arts master Master Juetong led the Shaolin monks to chase him, and once he is found, he will be captured alive!"
Eunuch Qian said "Ouch" and kept patting the table, saying anxiously: "Sir Song, what will happen if we can't find him back?"
Jin Dao hurriedly said: "I need to ask my father-in-law for advice on this." Song Zhong understood and also said: "I am willing to listen to my father-in-law's instructions!"
Eunuch Qian breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Fortunately, you haven't reported the list of prisoners yet, so this matter can still be delayed. The Holy One wants seventy-two rebels, and now the two masters have seven. Twelve!" Jin Dao understood and felt a little relieved, but Song Zhong asked again: "The matter is serious, please make it clear, lest we two get it wrong and spoil the matter."
Eunuch Qian rolled his eyes at him and said: "Didn't you two send someone to chase him? If the prisoner gets it back, we will have captured one more person. If he can't get it back, we will take the seriously injured one to hand over. Long live my master." The imperial court does not know the name and appearance of this traitor."
Song Zhong and Jin Dao said at the same time: "The matter has come to this, it has to be like this."
Qian Gonggong said: "Now we are all in the same boat. It can be said that we are both prosperous and humiliated. The fewer people who know this, the better. Do you understand?" Song Zhong said hurriedly: "You know this. Yes, there are only a dozen people in total. Don’t worry, father-in-law, the two of us will continue to explain. The deception of the emperor was done by everyone, so I understand that they also know what is good and bad."
Eunuch Qian nodded and said, "To tell you the truth, the few people who came with our family are all spies sent by the eunuchs from the Bureau of Ceremonies to monitor our family. If the secret is accidentally leaked, we will all be doomed." The two frowned after hearing this and said, "You really have to be careful!"
Eunuch Qian sat down slowly and said, "It depends on the two of you."
Jin Dao rolled his eyes and replied: "In a moment, I and I will lead several imperial envoys to identify the criminals. I want those father-in-laws to also identify the so-called leaders of the demon sect!" Eunuch Qian then clicked his tongue. Taking a sip of tea, he nodded and said, "I'll leave you two!"
Eunuch Qian asked again: "Did you treat the fainting person?" Song Zhong replied: "We are already treating him, but we haven't seen any return yet!"
Eunuch Qian said: "This person is the key. Once he wakes up, only the three of us can hear whether he is going to be attacked or not. Do you understand?" Song Zhong said: "How to deal with it depends on my father-in-law's orders!"
Qian Gonggong said: "I think, let's not let him wake up for a while!" Jin Dao's expression changed and he replied: "In this case, we have no way of knowing who did it. In case there is someone else, Our accomplices are hiding in the dark, which is a great disadvantage to us! According to the official, it is better to wake up as soon as possible and find out the real culprit!" Song Zhong also said: "What Mr. Wang said is absolutely true!"
Eunuch Qian nodded and said: "That's true! From our point of view, we will find an excuse to bring him and the doctor to our house, and then you will send your trusted followers to watch. Once we wake up, Let’s interrogate it together in person!” Song Zhong and Jin Dao felt that there was nothing wrong with it, so they nodded in agreement.
After several people discussed it, Song Zhong and Jin Dao just closed the door and walked out.
At noon, he woke up several imperial envoys and went to the grain storage area where the prisoners were detained.
Song Zhong and Jin Dao led He Quan, Lu Si and Chen Qi, and personally identified the prisoners and introduced their positions in the White Lotus Sect to the imperial envoys. The eunuchs sometimes seemed to be watching the flowers, and sometimes stopped to ask questions. It took a long time to complete. Done.
Eunuch Qian said: "My lords, the lives of these prisoners are precious. We cannot let them die of injuries or illnesses! Otherwise, the emperor will not be able to get the job!" Song Zhong hurriedly replied: "Yes! I'm the official. As commanded.”
Suddenly a eunuch behind him asked: "My lords, didn't you say that there are two out of seventy prisoners? Why is there one person missing in our family?" Eunuch Qian turned around and said with a smile: "Eunuch Li is still very careful, but our family didn't pay attention. !” He turned around and asked, “Sir, what’s going on?”
Jin Dao hurriedly replied: "To tell you my dear friends, the one who is missing is the deputy head of the White Tiger Hall of the Demon Sect, named Jiang Feng. He has passed out due to severe injuries. The official has sent someone to carry him out for treatment."
Eunuch Qian said deliberately: "Hey, yo, you are still a smart hunter. When these people are taken to the capital, one head is worth ten thousand catties!" Then Eunuch Li said: "Have you ever rescued them? Can you take them here and have a look? ?" Jin Dao replied: "I haven't woken up yet."
Eunuch Qian said with a smile: "The two adults have made such an unparalleled contribution. It is really gratifying and congratulatory, and it really makes our family jealous!" He laughed deliberately a few times.
Song Zhong said with a smile: "These traitors are all very vicious. Before they got the order, the Jin Yiwei and the experts from the six gates tried their best, but no one was willing to recruit anyone. Jiang Feng alone had nothing to say. , but he fainted under the severe torture, and the officials sent someone to rescue him." Eunuch Qian's expression changed, and he asked in a deliberately long tone: "Oh? Really?"
Song Zhong said: "Don't worry, father-in-law. Whatever Jiang recruits is all the result of several imperial envoys."
Eunuch Qian said with a smile: "That's right. The contribution you two have made is great enough. It's appropriate to share some with our family!" After saying this, everyone burst into laughter.
Eunuch Li asked urgently: "Where is this person now?" Jin Dao replied: "My sworn brother is here to treat him."
Eunuch Qian hurriedly said: "Take him to my house. When he wakes up, our family will be the first to interrogate him!" Eunuch Li saw that all the benefits had been taken by Eunuch Qian, and Shenqing was immediately unhappy.
Song Zhong and Jin Dao immediately agreed and ordered Chen Qi to carry Jiang Feng to Eunuch Qian's house.
Everyone chatted for a while, and Song Zhong asked: "May I ask, Your Excellency, when will we escort the prisoners to the canal to board the boat?" Qian Gonggong said: "It is the two adults who make the decision on escorting the prisoners, so why are you asking about me? ?Although our family has received the emperor's order to come here, after all, we are here to convey the order, and we don't care about other things."
Song Zhong was choked by him and didn't know how to reply. Upon seeing this, Jin Dao said: "The emperor's order is greater than the sky, we should set off immediately. However, now that someone is seriously injured and faints, we must not be unofficial. If one or two people are killed in a hurry, the subordinates cannot afford to suffer the consequences." . After some deliberation, I thought, let’s repair for another day and set off tomorrow morning. What do you think, all the imperial envoys?”
All the eunuchs couldn't stop nodding their heads after hearing this. They asked for a while, and when they returned home, the sun had moved westward.
Song Zhong took Chen Zhang and Lu Yunhan to check the guards in person. Jin Dao made some indirect attacks and interrogated them, but still to no avail. When the two met, it was already the second watch. After some discussion, they were both confused, and each looked gloomy at the moment.
Jin Dao comforted him and said: "Sir Song, I have been handling cases for many years. The more urgent it is at this time, the more impatient it is." Song Zhong sighed: "Having said that, I am still worried. I always feel that this matter is not that simple. .”
Jin Dao said: "Sir, in my opinion, the relationship between this must fall on Jiang Feng. When he wakes up and asks the person who injured him, everything will be clear." Song Zhong said: "I don't think it's that simple for this gelding to get Jiang Feng around for an excuse." Jin Dao also nodded and said, "Yes, on the surface it seems that he wanted to take the opportunity to ask about some secrets so that he could gain some credit, and at the same time prevent The other eunuchs know about Xue Zongchang's escape, but I think he still has a level up."
"It seems that he is suspicious. Someone among us secretly released the fugitive, so we have to fight to be the first to be interrogated." Song Zhong held the tea bowl and spoke slowly.
Jin Dao said: "I think Chen Qi, He Quan, and Lu Si who were sent here can't stand this guy named Qian. If he even detains my third brother for some reason, I'll ask you something again. When the time comes, No one came to report the news, so the two of you and me who are responsible will be passive."
Song Zhong stood up and said, "Let's go and watch too."
Suddenly Chen Qi rushed over, knelt on the ground and gasped: "Two adults, something has happened!" Jin Dao picked him up and said: "Don't be anxious, speak slowly!"
Chen Qi replied: "My lords, what's wrong, as soon as Jiang Feng woke up, Eunuch Li led several eunuch warriors who came with him and secretly surrounded Eunuch Qian's house. They knocked over the poison. Eunuch Qian, Third Master Feng, and the younger ones were standing guard under the corridor, so they escaped the disaster and saw the opportunity to sneak in and report."
Exactly: one wave after another.
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
