Chapter 132 The criminal! The son of the deputy city lord! It's night time. Meng Lu, Feng Hui, Zou Jin, Zheng Liu and others have all arrived. Including "Lin Yan", who was transformed by the little white ape. "The new night watchman will be in charge of Linjiangfang. Yang Zhubu's secret agents will keep a close eye on all movements." "We are currently short of staff, and the newly transferred flag officers from the Outer South Division are being included in the list." "Thank you all for your hard work." Lin Yan said solemnly: "Starting tonight, you will guard the materials for expanding the city, and the city defense will assist you." After a pause, Lin Yan said, "The heavy crossbow bed has been transported back to the city today and is temporarily in the custody of the city defense troops. It will be placed on the city wall tomorrow." "Three direct flag bearers will be transferred from the inner city to be responsible for the use of heavy crossbow beds."
"If there is any change in the future, the beacon smoke must be lit immediately. I will specifically instruct these three flag bearers to provide support immediately upon seeing the beacon smoke." As Lin Yan's voice fell, everyone immediately saluted. "understand!" Several people present looked up at the Fifth Master and couldn't help but feel excited. I originally thought that he was just following the flag bearer of Linjiang Division. Unexpectedly, in just a few days, the Fifth Master transformed himself into the Chief Bannerman and then the Inspector of the New City. In the past, figures like the General Bannerman were already considered high-ranking figures by them. But in front of Wu Ye, they are like clay chickens and clay dogs. Unconsciously, this group of small flags following Master Wu have become extremely important in the eyes of various forces. "Recently, various forces have been forcibly buying houses, land, and farmland. Behind this are businesses in the inner city and even outside the city." Lin Yan said: "You all live in the city. If you are involved in this case, your family may be threatened... So I will investigate this case myself, and you don't have to ask about it." "Fifth Master!" Xiao Hui stepped forward and said seriously, "I am alone and have no ties. I am willing to investigate this matter for Master Wu." Lin Yan was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Those parasites are vicious and ruthless. You should be careful in the future." When Xiaohui heard this, he immediately showed joy and nodded repeatedly. "Okay, you guys go down first and be careful at night." When Lin Yan said this, everyone bowed and left. He waved his hand, signaling the little white ape to follow him, and walked out. Yang Zhubu stepped forward and whispered, "Report to the Outer South Division. Through the Inner City Heavenly Supervision Division, we have already found out the official duties that Pei Xiong, the General Flag Envoy, has taken."
Lin Yan took the paper he handed over, glanced at it, revealed a strange look, and whispered: "The criminal being escorted this time is the second son of the deputy city governor of Qifeng Prefecture?" "This case was personally decided by the deputy commander of the Tiansi General Building of the Qifeng Prefecture City Supervisor. The son of the deputy city supervisor was sent to the 'Canyu Prefecture' to serve ten years of hard labor." Yang Zhubu whispered, "For us, this is a very difficult task. After all, the criminal is of too high a status and it is easy to offend people..." "Is that why the reward is so high?" Lin Yan put away the paper and said slowly: "A job of escorting a criminal is actually worth an ancient phoenix blood jade." "The pay is so high, but there is another reason." Yang Zhubu said, "It's mainly about Canyu Prefecture. Rumor has it that the environment there is extremely bad, sparsely populated, and full of demons and evil spirits. It's several times more desolate than Qifeng Prefecture." After a pause, Yang Zhubu continued, "The journey into the Canyu Mansion is extremely dangerous. If something unexpected happens, there will be no way to ask for help." "I understand." Lin Yan let out a breath and walked out. The little white ape changed into his own appearance and followed beside him, saying, "This Pei Xiong is really a man. He took on such a difficult and dangerous task just for a piece of Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade to give to the master." "That night near Liuzhuang, he proved that he is a man of steel." Lin Yan said, "He will leave tomorrow. I will drink with him tonight. You will look after Linjiangfang for me. If anything happens, report to me immediately." "Okay." The little white ape gestured and said, "With me here, Linjiangfang is safe and secure. From today on, there are few people in Gaoliu Outer City who can stop my sword..." Just now, Lin Yan used his own true energy to try the method of "Dian Cang Fu Ling". This time he did not use his own essence and blood, but purely used his true energy to perform the skill. The "Thunder Blade" swordsmanship skills were passed on to the little white ape. Today's little white ape has directly acquired the first two levels of swordsmanship attainments and possesses the ability to enter the third level. Now it is dressed as Lin Xiaoqi, with a sword like Xiaoqi on its waist. If it were to draw its sword, its sword skills would be even more advanced than the city lieutenant Wang Yuan's sixty years of attainment in swordsmanship. - The tallest restaurant in Linjiangfang is called Wangjiang Tower. Tonight, Chief Clerk Yang has ordered a banquet to be held here to entertain Chief Envoy Pei Xiong. During this period, many leaders of various forces tried to come to Wangjiang Tower and establish some friendship with the New City Inspector. But in the end, they were all frightened away by Wuchang's vicious reputation and no one dared to disturb them. When Lin Yan arrived at Wangjiang Tower, General Pei Xiong was already waiting. There was only one room on the top floor of Wangjiang Tower, which was isolated from outsiders. "Brother Wuchang, we have a life-and-death friendship, but this is the first time we've had a drink together."
Pei Xiong filled the cup with the ancestral wine and said with a smile: "I am a guest. I didn't have time to inform you in advance, so I will drink a glass as a punishment." Lin Yan smiled and said, "Brother Pei, you are too polite. I was not able to prepare the banquet in advance, so I should punish myself by drinking three cups." "..." The two were silent for a moment and smiled at each other. Lin Yan picked up the wine glass, drank it all, and said with a smile: "This is good wine, don't try to be greedy." "You want to punish yourself with three cups of wine, which is a bit too much." Pei Xiong laughed loudly, took off his sword, put it aside, and said, "Today in Gaoliu City, this Linjiangfang is your territory, I will drink as much as I want and not be on guard." "Let's drink to our heart's content today." Lin Yan sat next to him, raised the wine jug and poured wine for him. Seeing this, Pei Xiong immediately held the cup with both hands. Lin Yan patted his hands and motioned him to put down the glass. "You and I are friends for life, there's no need to be so polite." "You are already an inspector. If you pour wine for me tonight, I will have something to brag about when we return to Licheng." Pei Xiong couldn't help but laugh. “Brother Pei is older than me, so it’s only natural for me to pour wine for you.” Lin Yan filled his cup and said, “Besides, if you hadn’t heard that the Little Divine Sect had challenged me to a duel, you probably wouldn’t have risked going to Canyu Mansion just for a Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade.” "You know?" Pei Xiong was stunned. "The mission sent by the Tianjian Division is not something that only Licheng can accept. It is not difficult to find out about this matter." Lin Yan took out the Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade and placed it on the table: "I have my own way to deal with Xu Dingye. You have to use this thing yourself. When you go to Canyu Mansion, you need to have more skills to protect yourself." Pei Xiong immediately shook his head and said, "No, I owe you a life. This time, the Little Divine Sect has invited me to fight, and I am powerless to help. I can only use this Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade to show my gratitude. If you really treat me as your brother, don't refuse." "If you treat me as a brother, why would you risk your life to repay me? Besides, we fought side by side that night near Liuzhuang. How could anyone owe anyone their life?" Lin Yan placed the Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade in his arms, patted his chest, and said solemnly: "I am here to drink tonight, not to talk about favors." Pei Xiong was about to speak. Lin Yan changed the subject. "Did Xiao Zhan and the other three come with you?" "I only brought Xiao Zhan with me this time. The other two were seriously injured and are still recovering." This time, Pei Xiong brought a total of two flag bearers and twelve small flags. But among them, Lin Yan only knew the boy named Xiaozhan. Having said that, Pei Xiong sighed, his eyes a little dim. The six small flags near Liuzhuang were all his most promising juniors. That night, three of them died in battle, one had an arm broken, and one was seriously injured.
"Since Xiao Zhan is here, why don't you bring him to the banquet?" "Xiao Zhan does want to see you again, but I asked him to stay to guard the criminal." Pei Xiong said. "The criminal?" Lin Yan said with a smile: "Given his identity, it's better to say he's being escorted than being escorted, right? If you're not here, I'm afraid the two flag bearers and twelve flag bearers won't be able to suppress him..." "Mr. Shi is gentle, polite and will not cause trouble." Pei Xiong said. "General Pei is absolutely right." There was laughter outside, and then a gentle voice came: "My name is Shi Xu. I heard that General Pei and Inspector Wu Chang were drinking here, and it was the fine wine passed down from our ancestors. I couldn't wait to come here, so I came here uninvited. Please forgive me." "..." Pei Xiong's face froze for a moment. Lin Yan seemed to have expected this and laughed. The two flag bearers and the twelve small flags were obviously unable to suppress this young man of great background. "Since you know that coming here uninvited is impolite, why don't you leave?" Lin Yan said calmly. "That's a bad word." Then the door was pushed open, and a man in his thirties walked in, smiling, and said, "Shi didn't come empty-handed either." He also held a pot of wine in his hand, which he placed on the table, and said, "People in the outside world say that the Inspector Wu Chang is impartial and ruthless. After seeing him today, I find that his reputation is indeed well-deserved." This person was dressed elegantly, and every move he made showed elegance. He smiled and bowed, saying, "The name of Wuchang has been well-known recently. Even General Li Shenzong looked up to him and issued a challenge to Xu Dingye. Now the entire Qifeng Mansion is boiling over this matter." Lin Yan didn't say anything and just drank a glass of wine. But Pei Xiong, the general flag bearer, stepped forward and said, "Master Shi, why are you here when you are not resting in your room?" "General Pei, you have a good wine passed down from your ancestors, but you are wrong not to let me have a drink." Shi Xu smiled and said, "What's more, the Inspector Wu Chang is here. He can compete with Xu Dingye for the title of the most outstanding person in Qifeng Mansion! Since I have come to Gaoliu City, how can I not meet such a person?" After he finished speaking, he poured a glass of wine, drank it all in one gulp, and said, "I will punish myself with three glasses of wine." I can't bear it any longer, I'm going to sleep first (End of this chapter)