Not long after Deputy Qian left, Huang Fugui came over.
"Brother Chu, hahahaha, guess what I just heard outside?"
Little did Chu Chen know that he was studying the spell [Bu Yu Duan Ni] just now and had no intention of going out.
"Tell me."
Huang Fugui said with surprise:
"What the hell. I heard Deputy Team Leader Qian praising you in front of his colleagues outside. It wasn't a sarcastic and sarcastic way of speaking, which seemed like a compliment but was actually a disparagement. He really praised you, saying that you have powerful magical powers and are a decent person. Wait upright and upright.”
"Good guy, he didn't say a bad word about you. He only said good things and praised you. He's completely different from before. Brother Chu, how did you do this? It's really amazing. Deputy squad leader Qian who stabbed you was actually beaten by you. The treatment is submissive!"
After speaking, Huang Fugui gave a thumbs up, his expression full of admiration.
Chu Chen smiled.
Deputy Team Leader Qian has a bad temper, but his character is not bad and he is a reasonable person.
With this kind of person, you just need to be open and reasonable with him.
"He didn't do anything. He just apologized to me. I didn't hold him accountable for his failure in doing the job. Instead, I reprimanded him for committing the crime below and being disrespectful to his superior. He accepted it and apologized to me. I accepted it, and that's how it went."
Huang Fugui was surprised.
"That's it?"
Chu Chen nodded.
Huang Fugui scratched his head, as if he had some realization.
Chu Chen patted him on the shoulder and didn't say much, but let him figure it out on his own.
...
Maybe it was the inspector who was on a business trip today who came back to build momentum for him, or perhaps Deputy Team Leader Qian changed his mind from "negative to fan" and praised him endlessly. Chu Chen's reputation and prestige in the Ghosts and Gods Department suddenly increased a few times. level.
This was reflected in the clerk serving tea and water. From time to time, the clerk peeked at him, his attitude became more respectful, and his hands and feet became more diligent.
After leaving the study and walking in the Gui Shen Si Yamen, the attitudes and eyes of the people in the Gui Shen Si have undergone subtle changes towards him.
Chu Chen felt quite happy about this.
In the past, everyone in the Ghosts and Gods Department respected him mostly because of the face of his master, Taoist Master Xu Ping. After this incident, especially the change in attitude of Vice Team Leader Qian, he has truly established a foothold in the Ghosts and Gods Department and has secured his position as the Third Chief. The position of squad leader.
That night, Master Xu Ping, Taoist Qingyun, Zen Master Liaokong, and Huang Mei came back one after another.
The monsters captured in other counties were not brought back.
It is said that this matter may be very involved, and the Ghost and God Department of Guangping County took over the case.
Not only were the monsters from other counties not brought back, but the monsters captured by Chu Chen and Huang Mei in this county also had to be escorted to the county's Ghosts and Gods Department, where the superiors would personally hear the case.
Director Xu Ping and Magistrate Xu were very sorry. Before the prisoner was handed over, the two yamen interrogated the caravan leader and the two monsters overnight, trying to dig out more clues and gain more credit.
The result was no results.
The two monsters did buy the "transformation into beasts", but they didn't find it on their own initiative, but someone came to them.
The method of transaction between the two parties is - if the other party has goods, they cast a wide net to find the monsters, discuss the price, and then the caravan delivers the goods to their door under the pretense of "tolls". The whole process is quite secretive.
"Master, do you have any clues from the County Ghosts and Gods Department?"
Back home, Chu Chen chatted with his master Xu Ping over tea and asked about the development of the case.
Taoist priest Xu Ping nodded:
"Well, our teacher and colleagues from the County Ghosts and Gods Department teamed up to capture the Chijiang Demon. According to what he told us, a powerful immortal cultivating family in Guangping County was involved in the case. Our Xin'an County Ghosts and Gods Department can't take care of it, so we can only let the County Ghosts and Gods Si takes over."
Chu Chen suddenly realized.
Since the case involves a powerful immortal cultivating family, this case is indeed not something that the Xin'an County Ghosts and Gods Department can handle, and it is only natural that the case should be handed over.
There is no such thing as grabbing credit.
No matter how capable you are, you can do most things and perform your duties.
Xin'an County Government and the Department of Ghosts and Gods have done everything they can and fulfilled their due obligations and responsibilities.
If there is a major breakthrough in the subsequent case, both the people in Xin'an County and Chu Chen will have a lot of credit.
Taoist priest Xu Ping did not reveal which family in Guangping County was involved in the case of "turning into a livestock dealer". Instead, he changed the subject and asked about today's monster hunt.
"Apprentice, will you be successful in catching monsters today?"
Chu Chen smiled: "There were a few twists and turns, but generally there were no problems and the goals were accomplished."
The so-called goal is to catch monsters and establish authority.
"I heard someone say that I did a good job at the Ghost and God Department."
Taoist Master Xu Ping nodded with satisfaction. He originally thought that if his apprentice Chu Chen wanted to establish prestige in the Ghosts and Gods Department, he could not do it in a day or two.
But he never expected that the effect was beyond his expectation.
The unconvinced deputy leader Qian relented and began to praise his apprentice.
This is crucial for Chu Chen to establish his prestige in the Ghosts and Gods Department.
"Apprentice, did you know in advance that there are four top-grade monsters living in Black Wind Mountain?"
Taoist priest Xu Ping was as careful as his hair, and he vaguely smelled something.
Chu Chen chuckled and nodded sheepishly:
"I collected information from the Nine Nether League in advance and learned about the situation in the Demon Cave. Originally, I had no intention of setting a trap for Deputy Qian, but he contradicted me face to face with his strange aura. Fan."
Taoist Xu Ping stroked his short beard and commented:
"How many disciples of the Immortal Sect of the great sect have been sent to local places. Although they are very capable, many of them are always disappointed and transferred. Why? The reason is that they have not mastered the way of serving as subordinates well and have no subordinates to do their best for them. Running errands.”
"You are my disciple, and this is your advantage by being by my side. No one dares to embarrass you head-on, so you can go along smoothly."
"It was nothing to be an ordinary inspector before. Once you hold an important position and become the talker of ghosts and gods, being a teacher is your disadvantage. No matter how good your cultivation is or how good your ability is, others will subconsciously look down on you. It’s human nature to think that you’re going through the back door.”
"The knocking was good this time! It's a good thing to have some means, otherwise how can we gain a foothold."
After saying that, Taoist Master Xu Ping looked at Chu Chen again and said:
"What I am most satisfied with as a teacher is that you use an upright conspiracy. This is very good. The reason why Deputy Team Leader Qian's attitude towards you has changed so much is because you are impartial and fair in your words and deeds."
"Yes! Master, I remember."
After talking about official matters, the master and apprentice soon started chatting about personal matters.
"I've been too busy these two days, and I haven't had time to congratulate Master yet. Master..."
"Okay, you and I, master and disciple, don't have to do this."
Taoist Xu Ping glanced at Chu Chen angrily and interrupted Chu Chen's congratulations.
"Master, congratulations on your promotion to the sixth rank. I wish you the best..."
A certain little clever ghost sensed an opportunity and jumped out, kowtowing "dong dong dong" non-stop.
"While you're playing, your senior brother and I have something important to discuss."
Today, Taoist priest Xu Ping, who was searching for money, was surprisingly generous. He took out three incense sticks to send the kid away.
The little kid's eyes widened, he took the letter incense, eyes full of little stars, and jumped out of the house.
Before leaving, the kid closed the door for the master and apprentice in a sensible manner.
For a moment, only Taoist Xu Ping and Chu Chen were left in the room.
Taoist Xu Ping seemed to have something to say, but he swallowed it back and hesitated, looking quite embarrassed.
Chu Chen was slightly surprised.
Master, what's going on? What is the important matter?
