Deputy Liu's words were astonishing, and everyone quickly followed Deputy Liu's gaze. However, what they saw was that the jade statue was complete and lifelike, just like a real Bodhisattva, and no defects could be seen.
"Um, is there something missing?"
The two-foot-old monk was confused.
Magistrate Xu's face darkened, and Ke Zhengtong's eyes narrowed slightly. He also felt a little uncoordinated, but he didn't see what was wrong.
Suddenly, his eyes glanced at the Bodhisattva's raised left hand, and suddenly a light flashed through his mind.
"Jade purification bottle!"
Ke Zheng woke up the dreamer with the same words, and everyone realized that the white jade Guanyin's left hand had a flat end. It should have been supported by something, but at this time, her left hand was empty.
When Ke Zhengtong pointed out the lack of the White Jade Guanyin, Magistrate Xu's face became even more serious. However, when he saw everyone looking at him with doubts, he quickly calmed down and said with a generous smile:
"Hahahahaha, Capt. Ke and Deputy Capt. Liu really have good eyesight. They are indeed masters of the six doors."
Magistrate Xu praised him with a smile, without any hint of displeasure at all. On the contrary, his kind smile gave people the demeanor of a magnanimous elder.
However, Ke Zhengtong and Ke Zhengtong, who had been dealing with Magistrate Xu for many years, knew that their words just now probably made the other party unhappy.
However, although it made the other party unhappy, Ke Zhengtong was not worried at all that Prefect Xu would retaliate against them.
After all, although there is a difference in official rank between the two parties, there is no affiliation, and over the years, there have been countless cooperations between the two parties. Revenge against them? That is undoubtedly making yourself uncomfortable.
"What's wrong, sir, I'm too grateful. It was Ke who made a mistake just now. I hope you won't be offended." Although Ke Zhengtong was not afraid of retaliation from Magistrate Xu, he still bowed and apologized.
"Hey, it doesn't matter. Don't worry about Ke Captou." Magistrate Xu comforted him very generously.
Seeing Magistrate Xu's magnanimous appearance, Wang Bofen on the side couldn't help but dared to ask out his curiosity.
"Master Xu, then this..."
Hearing Wang Boxen's question, Magistrate Xu turned his head and looked at him with a smile, but unlike the smile just now without answering, Magistrate Xu glanced at the people present and found that everyone was looking at him curiously. This is not just Wang Boxen’s curiosity.
Magistrate Xu twirled his beard, closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then answered everyone with a smile:
"Haha, how should I put it? In fact, this is not an unspeakable thing. A few days ago, a few thieves tried to sneak into the house to steal this white jade Guanyin, but they were discovered by the guards of my house. The two sides struggled, I accidentally broke the jade purification bottle in the hand of the jade statue. Fortunately, the main body of the jade statue was not damaged, which can be considered a blessing among misfortunes."
Magistrate Xu replied with emotion, obviously he was also a little worried about this matter.
After hearing Magistrate Xu's explanation, everyone nodded in understanding and did not comment too much. After all, this was a private matter, and this was obviously a sore point for Magistrate Xu.
But not everyone is so discerning.
"Hmph! These little thieves deserve to die. They dared to sneak into the Lord's house and damaged such a precious treasure. Sir, what happened to those little thieves?"
Wang Zhongqiang on the side couldn't help but angrily slapped the table next to him when he heard this, expressing his indignation as if the thief had sneaked into his home.
"Um!"
Seeing Wang Zhongqiang's angry look, Wang Yuanba, who was sitting beside him, couldn't help but give him a sideways warning look and hummed as a warning.
"Second brother, don't be rude in front of the Lord!" Wang Boxen on the side also warned him at the right time.
After hearing his father and brother's warning, Wang Zhongqiang immediately realized that his behavior just now was a bit excessive, and he quickly leaned over to apologize.
"The common man made a mistake just now, I hope you will forgive me."
"Hahahaha, it's nothing. Second Young Master Wang is a man of temperament, so I won't care. Besides, what Second Young Master Wang just said is correct. Those little thieves really deserve to die. It's a pity that they were allowed to escape."
Magistrate Xu first comforted Wang Zhongqiang with a smile, and then said bitterly. It was obvious that he also hated those little thieves.
Feeling that the atmosphere in the hall was a little heavy, Ke Zhengtong also changed the topic aloud.
"My lord, there is no need to be upset. Right now, we should mainly focus on dealing with this Chu Liuxiang. There are just a few thieves who jumped off the hook. I will be responsible for arresting them on my lord's behalf afterwards."
Ke Zhengtong said very confidently, but even though he said this, he was still somewhat sure. Even Ke Zhengtong himself had no idea. After all, he knew who the guards Xu Zhifu mentioned were.
The Four Evils of the Yellow River are full of evil, but their martial arts are not bad, especially the boss You Shouan, even he is not sure that he can defeat him.
At this moment, Wang Boxen on the side seemed to have thought of something, and he spoke out:
"Sir, Mr. Wang heard that the Four Evils of the Yellow River, who burned, killed, looted and committed all kinds of evil, appeared in Luoyang City. Do you think it is possible that they were responsible?"
"..." After hearing Wang Bofen's words, Magistrate Xu's expression froze and he couldn't help but look at Ke Zhengtong, who was in charge.
Ke Zhengtong found it a bit funny, but Wang Bowen was different from them. He didn't know that the Four Evils of the Yellow River had already taken refuge with Magistrate Xu, so it was normal to have such suspicions.
Seeing Magistrate Xu's somewhat embarrassed face, Ke Zhengtong smiled and smoothed things over and said:
"The Wang Gongzi's concerns are not unreasonable, but it is a pity that the four evil spirits of the Yellow River are now in subjugation, and it is no longer possible to know from their mouths whether they are responsible."
Ke Zhengtong shook his head with regret and planned to ignore the matter. But at this moment, Wang Yuanba, who had been silent since the beginning, suddenly spoke:
"I heard that the Four Evils of the Yellow River died at the hands of Yan Xiaoliu, who has been making a lot of noise in the world recently, and Capt. Ke was also at the scene at that time. Is it true?"
Wang Yuanba's open eyes were like copper bells, looking directly at Ke Zhengtong with piercing energy.
Looking at Wang Yuanba's questioning gaze, Ke Zhengtong glanced at the first magistrate, Xu Zhifu, and responded with a smile:
"Yes, Mr. Wang is indeed well-informed. Yesterday at Shenshi, Yan Xiaoliu killed the Four Evils of the Yellow River with one palm at Zhaixing Tower. Ke happened to be present at that time."
The two foxes, one large and one small, once again clashed, and an invisible aura spread in the hall.
"Captain Ke, I heard that Yan Xiaoliu's martial arts are unfathomable. He killed the underworld giant Shangguan Yundun at a young age. I wonder what Ke Capant thinks? Are the people in the Tao exaggerating? Or is it true? Can you?" Wang Bowen knew his father's thoughts and asked on his behalf.
Listening to Wang Boyong's inquiry, Ke Zhengtong first glanced at Magistrate Xu, who was ranked first, then at Wang Yuanba, who was silent, and finally winked at Deputy Chief Liu, who was ranked next to him. .
Deputy Chief Liu also reacted instantly. He quickly cupped his fists and replied:
"Liu, Capt. Ke and Deputy Capt. Yan only met briefly, and did not dare to comment too much on their martial arts skills. As for Shangguan Yundun's kungfu, Liu had no chance to meet him. But as for Liu yesterday, From what I can see, Deputy Yan's martial arts skills can only be described in eight characters, that is, his light skills are superb and his palm skills are fierce."
After hearing Deputy Liu's answer, everyone turned their questioning eyes to Ke Zhengtong, asking if his words were true.
Ke Zhengtong picked up the tea on the table and took a sip. He nodded with a chuckle. To be honest, he was still in shock about Xiao Liu's Qing Gong. It came and went without a trace. This was the first time he had seen Qing Gong.
As for Xiao Liu's palm technique, the hearts of those who hit it are broken, even You Shou'an, who is a master of iron cloth shirt, is no exception. The word "violent" is well deserved!
"Oh, if that's the case, then why didn't Capt. Ke invite Deputy Capt. Yan to help out today? Wouldn't it be an extra boost to have such a master help Chu Liuxiang?" Wang Bofen asked curiously.
Hearing Wang Boxen's inquiry, Ke Zhengtong glanced at Magistrate Xu, who also came out at the right time to smooth things over and said:
"Hmm, Deputy Chief Yan is busy with official duties. I originally wanted to invite him to help out, but he has left Luoyang City at noon today and returned to Shaanxi. I am deeply sorry for this! But it's okay. , with the help of everyone, Xu believes that Chu Liuxiang will return without success this time!"
"I will obey your orders and I will live up to your trust!" Everyone responded in unison.
After some mediation by Magistrate Xu, everyone put away their thoughts and jointly considered how to deal with Chu Liuxiang's arrival.
Under Ke Zhengtong's arrangement, except for Magistrate Xu, the master and chief steward of Xu Mansion, Wang Yuanba and his son, as well as himself and Deputy Liu, the chief arrester, all the other unrelated people present were kicked out. Hall, wait outside the hall, no one is allowed in without notification.
After the clearing was completed, everyone present had no intention of chatting anymore. Wang Yuanba, Ke Zhengtong and others closed their eyes and calmed down, adjusted their state, and prepared to wait for Chu Liuxiang's arrival.
They knew that under Ke Zhengtong's arrangement, Chu Liuxiang had no possibility of stealing secretly, and the two sides might have to confront each other head-on.
Seeing the two main combat forces closing their eyes and concentrating, the rest of the people knew that this was the calm before the storm, and they all followed suit. Those who did not know martial arts, such as Xu Zhifu, had no choice but to suppress their thoughts. Restless, quietly waiting for the arrival of midnight.
The cicadas are noisy and the night is quiet, the stars are dark and the moon is bright. Not long after, midnight is approaching, and right now.
"No! It's not good!..."
Suddenly, a sound of exclamation came from outside the hall, instantly waking up everyone who had their eyes closed in tranquility.
The prefect, who was already sleepy due to waiting for too long, was so frightened that he stood up directly.
"Fa, what happened! Is Chu Liuxiang here?"
Seeing Magistrate Xu's panic, the master who was also shocked at the side quickly comforted him: "My lord, don't be anxious, my lord, don't be anxious."
Magistrate Xu also quickly realized that he had lost his composure, but before he could adjust, he saw a servant rushing in in a panic, kneeling on the ground and saying:
"S-Sir, it's not good, something happened to the young master."
