After Chen Ping'an and Tan Huacong returned to the Zhenfu Division, Tan Huacong began to record the relevant details in front of Chen Ping'an. After Tan Huacong finished writing, Chen Ping'an carefully read it again, confirming that there were no errors or omissions.
"The details of the matter have been recorded, and the body will be confirmed and sealed by the Chief Constable as soon as he arrives. It's getting late, Chen Ping'an, you can go back first." Tan Huacong put away the recorded pages, placed them in the drawer, and saw Chen Ping'an out.
"Understood, Ping'an thanks Head Tan." Chen Ping'an nodded in gratitude, preparing to leave. Suddenly, he thought of something and turned back to Tan Huacong, saying, "Head Tan, do you think it's convenient for you to provide some kind of proof here?"
"What? The case details have all been recorded, are you still afraid I'll trick you?"
Tan Huacong's face showed displeasure.
"No, no such thing. It's just that I feel uneasy and want something to calm my mind." Chen Ping'an said shamelessly.
Although the matter was largely a sure thing, he still wanted to be a little more cautious. Getting some proof would make him feel more at ease.
Chen Ping'an looked at Tan Huacong with a smile.
Tan Huacong looked up at Chen Ping'an for a while.
The scene fell silent for a moment.
This was an invisible competition, though from the perspective of status, the two were not equal.
"Take it." Tan Huacong took out a black seal from the drawer. The seal was not large, about the thickness of a finger.
"It has special patterns, making it very difficult to counterfeit. It's usually used as proof of a matter being handled. With this, you can rest assured."
"Thank you for your understanding, Head Tan." Chen Ping'an took the black seal, thanking him repeatedly.
Tan Huacong ignored Chen Ping'an.
After thanking him several times, Chen Ping'an left the Errand Office. When he reached the entrance of the Zhenfu Division, the two Yamen Runners were still there.
"Is the matter handled?"
A Yamen Runner greeted Chen Ping'an. They had just seen Head Tan go out with him.
"Yes, it's almost done." Chen Ping'an nodded.
Leaving the Nanquan Lane Garrison Office, Chen Ping'an felt somewhat exhilarated.
A formal Yamen Runner...
He hadn't expected that tonight's Opportunity would bring such a great benefit.
However, this benefit was also due to his sufficient strength. If it were someone else, even with the same encounter, following along the way, they would probably be beaten to death by Za Mao Yu with a few punches.
The injuries Za Mao Yu sustained were far less severe than he had deliberately portrayed. Although not as strong as a normal Qi Blood Second Realm, he definitely retained the strength of Qi Blood Level One Perfection.
Chen Ping'an's chest was still aching hotly to this day.
By the time he returned home, it was already the middle of the night. Chen Er'ya was still asleep. It must be said that Xiao Yatou's sleep quality was indeed good. Without any worries, she slept very soundly.
Chen Ping'an quietly climbed into bed and closed his eyes. Before falling asleep, he was still thinking about the formal Yamen Runner position.
Tomorrow, tomorrow the matter will have a result!
...
Nanquan Lane Garrison Office.
After Chen Ping'an left, Zheng Shiyong entered Tan Huacong's Errand Office. Zheng Shiyong stayed in the Errand Office for a while, then came out with an excited expression and walked towards the Chief Constable's office. Upon reaching the Chief Constable's office, he did not stop but walked further back. There, was a meditation room of the Nanquan Lane Garrison Office.
Normally, only the Squad Leader and Deputy Squad Leader would use it.
And tonight, Zheng Chatou was there!
Yes, he had just lied to Chen Ping'an. His casual deception unexpectedly led to such a great gain by a strange coincidence.
He knocked on the door of the meditation room.
"Uncle, it's me, Shiyong." Zheng Shiyong knocked on the door, speaking softly.
"Come in."
From inside the door, Zheng Chatou's voice came.
Hearing this, Zheng Shiyong pushed open the door and walked in.
...
Early the next morning, Chen Ping'an practiced Iron Cloth three times in a row. He had barely slept much that night. But having entered martial Dao cultivation and with his Qi and blood abundant, he was still full of spirit. In his current condition, a day or two of insufficient sleep would not affect anything, as long as it wasn't prolonged.
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Qi Blood Second Realm
Martial Arts: Iron Cloth Major Achievement (16/100)
...
Looking at the experience points that had increased again on the panel, Chen Ping'an felt very satisfied.
After wiping his body, amidst Chen Er'ya's farewell, he went straight to the Nanquan Lane Garrison Office.
"Ping'an, you're here?" Monkey Head greeted Chen Ping'an.
"Monkey Head." Chen Ping'an responded with a smile, then greeted Dashan beside him, "Dashan."
"Ping'an." Dashan greeted him with a smile.
Chen Ping'an looked around and found that Zheng Shiyong had also arrived early. A circle of Yamen Runners surrounded him, looking very impressive.
"Ping'an, you seem to be in a good mood today." A person feels refreshed when good things happen, and Chen Ping'an's state was keenly noticed by Monkey Head.
"Yes, good things happened last night."
"Good things? What good things?" Monkey Head asked curiously.
"Monkey Head, Dashan, last night, I was sleeping at home, and I didn't expect..."
Chen Ping'an had just started speaking.
Just then, a figure entered the entrance of the Zhenfu Division.
"It's Zheng Chatou."
The surrounding chatter immediately quieted down.
The words Chen Ping'an was about to say also stopped.
Zheng Chatou walked up to the high platform and sat steadily on the large chair.
"Why is Zheng Chatou here so early today?" Monkey Head asked in a low voice.
Chen Ping'an shook his head.
But he vaguely guessed if it was related to his matter from last night.
Zheng Chatou's arrival made the Zhenfu Division extremely quiet. Among the five Chief Constables of the Nanquan Lane Garrison Office, Zheng Chatou had the most authority!
Some Yamen Runners who arrived late, upon entering the Zhenfu Division gate and seeing Zheng Chatou on the high platform from afar, couldn't help but tremble. They hurriedly found a spot and quickly stood still.
After a long while, two more Chief Constables, Stern and Huang Chatou, successively entered the Zhenfu Division entrance.
Seeing that all the Yamen Runners had arrived, Zheng Chatou stood up from the large chair and walked to the front.
"Fellow colleagues, something happened last night. Za Mao Yu, a remnant of the Qing Yu Gang, was executed!"
Zheng Chatou's first sentence immediately ignited the atmosphere.
"Za Mao Yu died last night?"
"Executed? Who killed him?"
"How so fast?"
"Did a Chief Constable make a move?"
...
The Yamen Runners below discussed animatedly, full of interest.
"Ping'an, Dashan. Formal Yamen Runner... Formal Yamen Runner, it's gone!"
Monkey Head, hearing this news, looked crestfallen, beating his chest, feeling as if he had missed a great Opportunity.
"Monkey Head." Chen Ping'an was about to comfort him, when Zheng Chatou's voice from the high platform rang out again.
"Quiet!"
Hearing this, the Yamen Runners below all fell silent.
"This time, the successful execution of Za Mao Yu, a remnant of the Qing Yu Gang, was due to the temporary Yamen Runner Chen Ping'an..."
Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up.
Here it comes!
He's going to announce it!
"Providing effective clues. Formal Yamen Runner Tan Huacong and temporary Yamen Runner Zheng Shiyong successfully found Za Mao Yu, a remnant of the Qing Yu Gang, through effective clues. The two joined forces to jointly kill Za Mao Yu. Among them, temporary Yamen Runner Zheng Shiyong delivered the final blow, killing him on the spot, and receiving the greatest merit."
