My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1319 Implicated

The farm was inevitably affected. He did not hesitate to lend a helping hand, bringing sandbags, tools and other supplies to help reinforce the embankment and dredge the drainage channel. With the joint efforts of the two families, after several hours of fighting, the situation was finally brought under control and greater losses were avoided.

This flood disaster became a turning point in the relationship between the two families. Ling Xue was grateful for Zhou Xing's selfless help in times of crisis. She realized that the previous conflicts were so insignificant in the face of threats to life and property. Through this cooperation, Zhou Xing also re-examined his relationship with Ling Xue. He found that the two actually had a lot to complement each other in terms of business philosophy.

In the prosperous Qingping City, the streets were bustling with traffic and people. Zhou Xing, a young but famous constable, dressed in a neat suit and a black short hat, was moving anxiously among the crowd. His face was cold and resolute, his eyes showed a keen insight into evil, and the sword in his hand flashed coldly in the sun, because there was a commotion ahead - a group of rogues were besieging an old man and robbing his property.

Zhou Xing shouted, "How dare you do evil in broad daylight!" He rushed into the crowd like lightning, and the scoundrels fled in panic as the knife flashed. The old man stood up tremblingly and thanked Zhou Xing profusely, "Thank you for saving me, my old bones almost..." Zhou Xing quickly supported the old man and said with a smile, "Don't panic, old man, you should take action when you see injustice. If you meet evildoers again, you can find me at the police station."

In another majestic mansion of the Judicial Commissioner in the city, Ling Xue was reading files in the study. Ling Xue was dressed in white clothes, with black hair like a waterfall, and her eyes were cold and intelligent. She was in the important position of Judicial Commissioner at a young age, relying on her extraordinary courage and extraordinary reasoning and case-solving ability. At this moment, she frowned slightly, as if thinking about the clues of a difficult case.

At this time, a subordinate came to report: "Sir, there is a constable outside the palace who wants to see you, saying that he has something important to report." Ling Xue was puzzled and ordered someone to bring the constable in. Not long after, Zhou Xing was brought to the study. He clasped his fists and saluted: "Greetings, Sir, I am Constable Zhou Xing from the east city. Recently, when I was investigating a strange theft case, I found many clues pointing to the Black Wind Mountain outside the city. It is suspected that there is a gang of thieves entrenched there. I came to ask for help from the Ministry of Justice."

Ling Xue looked up at the heroic constable in front of her and asked, "Oh? How do you know it was done by a gang of thieves? Do you have any evidence?" Zhou Xing took out a purse from his arms and handed it forward, "Sir, please look, this is the tool found in the victim's home. It is not an ordinary thing in the market. According to the victim's description, the perpetrator is agile and is definitely not an ordinary thief." Ling Xue took the purse, looked at it carefully, and her expression became serious: "Well, if this is true, we must investigate it strictly. Constable Zhou, are you willing to go to Black Wind Mountain with me, the Chief of the Criminal Division, to find out what happened?" Zhou Xing responded without hesitation, "I am willing to obey your orders!"

In this way, Zhou Xing followed Ling Xue, and with a team of capable constables and judicial officers, they set out on the road to Black Wind Mountain. Black Wind Mountain is steep and shrouded in mist. Few people visit it on weekdays, which adds a bit of mystery. When they reached the middle of the mountain, they suddenly heard a strange sound in the forest. Zhou Xing drew his sword and shouted vigilantly, "Who is it? Come out!" Before he finished speaking, a group of masked men in black clothes holding sharp blades emerged from all directions like ghosts.

Ling Xue calmly commanded: "Don't panic, form a formation to meet the enemy!" For a moment, the sound of swords clashing echoed in the valley. Zhou Xing was agile, like a tiger descending from the mountain, waving his saber tightly, knocking down several men in black one after another. Ling Xue stood in the formation, with a sharp gaze, commanding the yamen runners to cooperate with each other. However, the men in black seemed to be well-trained, and their offensive became more and more fierce.

Just as everyone was getting into trouble, a long howl suddenly came from a distance. An old man in a gray robe and white hair came floating over. The old man tapped the ground with his cane, and an invisible force spread out, and the man in black was instantly shaken to the ground. Ling Xue was surprised: "Who are you, senior?" The old man smiled slightly: "I am a hermit in Black Wind Mountain, and I have lived here for a long time. I just saw you were besieged by a group of evil thieves, so I came to help you."

Zhou Xing hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "Thank you for your rescue, senior. I am Qingping City Constable Zhou Xing, and this is Lord Ling Xue, the Chief of Justice. We are here to track down a group of thieves." The old man nodded slightly: "So that's how it is. This group of people in black are not ordinary thieves, but the remnants of a cult on Black Wind Mountain. They secretly colluded with the bandits to commit crimes. If you want to thoroughly investigate this case, you need to go deep into the depths of Black Wind Mountain."

Under the guidance of the old man, the group continued to move towards the depths of Black Wind Mountain. Along the way, there were jagged rocks and thorns, and the group moved forward carefully. Zhou Xing opened the way from time to time, while Ling Xue paid attention to the clues around. Finally, in a deep valley, they found a hidden cave.

Everyone approached the cave quietly, and felt a gloomy atmosphere coming towards them. Zhou Xing was about to go in to check, but Ling Xue grabbed him and said, "Don't act rashly, there might be a trap." After that, she picked up a small stone from the ground and gently threw it into the cave. With a "whoosh" sound, several sharp arrows shot out from the cave and nailed to the wall.

Zhou Xing was secretly shocked: "What a close call! Your Excellency is very thoughtful. If you hadn't stopped me, I would have been hit by an arrow." Ling Xue nodded slightly: "Let's observe the situation in the cave first." After that, she took out a small mirror from her bosom and peered into the cave by reflecting light. She saw that the cave was winding and deep, and there were faint shadows swaying, as if they were discussing something.

Ling Xue pondered for a moment, then whispered in Zhou Xing's ear: "I have a plan, come closer." Zhou Xing listened attentively, and a look of understanding appeared on his face. Zhou Xing jumped onto the top of the cave, then slowly crawled in along the wall. He deliberately made some noise, causing everyone in the cave to be nervous: "Who is it?" Zhou Xing pretended to be panicked and shouted: "Don't kill me! I'm just a hunter passing by, and I accidentally stumbled into this place."

The people in the cave relaxed a little, and one of them sneered: "Humph, you are unlucky, today I will make you die an unjust ghost!" He was about to take action. At this time, Ling Xue led the yamen runners to rush into the cave like a god, "The criminal department is investigating the case, you guys should stop being so arrogant!" The cave was in chaos, Zhou Xing took the opportunity to jump down, and together with Ling Xue and others, subdued the people in the cave.

After interrogation, it turned out that these people were the remnants of the evil cult on Black Wind Mountain who colluded with the bandits and attempted to use the terrain of Black Wind Mountain to conceal themselves and build a criminal base. They not only carried out theft and looting, but also attempted to rebel. Ling Xue's eyes were stern: "You are guilty of heinous crimes, and you will be punished by law today!"

After these twists and turns, the friendship between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue changed unconsciously. On the way back from Black Wind Mountain, the two walked side by side, occasionally their eyes met, and they could feel the appreciation and trust in each other's hearts.

Zhou Xing was the first to break the silence: "Lord Ling's command this time was so calm and he was both wise and brave. I really admire him." Ling Xue's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said softly: "Constable Zhou is a martial arts expert and he is not afraid of danger. I am honored to fight alongside you." As they spoke, the two smiled at each other, as if there was an invisible thread of love lingering in the air.

After returning to Qingping City, Zhou Xing often talked about his experience with Ling Xue in Black Wind Mountain, and Ling Xue would always think of Zhou Xing's brave and fearless figure unconsciously when handling official business. One day, Zhou Xing was patrolling the street when he accidentally saw a peddler bullying a weak woman. He stepped forward to stop him without saying a word. The peddler knew Zhou Xing, but relying on his own brute force, he shouted: "Hey, isn't this Constable Zhou? What's going on, a hero saving a beauty?" Zhou Xing said righteously: "Under the feet of the emperor, how can you bully the people!" As soon as he finished speaking, he wrestled with the peddler. At this moment, Ling Xue happened to pass by. She saw Zhou Xing arguing with the peddler to protect the woman, and a warm current surged in her heart. She stepped forward quickly and showed the token of the judicial officer: "You bold and unruly people, bullying the good in broad daylight, follow me to the judicial office!" When the peddler saw that it was Ling Xue, he knelt down and begged for mercy. Zhou Xing looked at Ling Xue, his eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you for your help again, sir." Ling Xue smiled and replied: "You and I are colleagues, we should support each other."

As time went by, the friendship between the two grew deeper. However, they both knew that they had heavy responsibilities and that love seemed a bit of a luxury in this chaotic world. But the excitement and attachment took root deeply in their hearts.

While Zhou Xing and Ling Xue were immersed in this special friendship, Qingping City encountered a greater crisis. The court received a secret report that a rebel force was secretly planning a rebellion, targeting Qingping City. And this rebel force seemed to be inextricably linked to the remnants of the evil cult that was previously wiped out on Black Wind Mountain.

As the Chief Justice, Ling Xue was responsible for maintaining the city's law and order. She was running around all day investigating clues, and her expression became more and more serious. Zhou Xing saw it and was worried: "Sir, these rebels are cunning and treacherous, you must be careful." Ling Xue comforted him: "It's okay, I know what to do. But the enemy's strength this time should not be underestimated, I'm afraid there will be another fierce battle."

As expected, the rebels began to create chaos in the city. Overnight, many granaries were burned down, and the people were in a panic. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing led the constables and the criminal police to put out fires and prevent thefts everywhere, and to appease the people. However, the rebels seemed to know their actions well and were able to cleverly avoid their pursuit every time.

During an operation to chase the rebels, Zhou Xing accidentally fell into the rebels' trap. He was trapped by a group of rebels in an abandoned courtyard and was seriously injured. The rebel leader sneered: "Humph, you are the nosy constable Zhou Xing, right? Today is your death day!" Although Zhou Xing was in a desperate situation, he would rather die than surrender: "You bunch of rebels, don't even think about succeeding! The people of Qingping City will not let you hurt them!"

Just as the rebels were about to take action, Ling Xue suddenly arrived with reinforcements. It turned out that Ling Xue was extremely anxious after discovering Zhou Xing's disappearance, and she found this place by following clues all the way. She rushed into the encirclement regardless of everything: "Stop! Let Zhou Xing go!" When the rebel leader saw that it was Ling Xue, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes: "Humph, I didn't expect the Chief Justice to be so loyal and righteous. Since you are here, don't even think about leaving!"

The two sides immediately started a fierce battle. Ling Xue's swordsmanship was sharp, and she flew through the enemy group like a nimble swallow. Although Zhou Xing was seriously injured, he also held on to fight the enemy. He looked at Ling Xue who was fighting for him among the enemy group, and his heart was full of emotion and worry: "My lord... please be careful..."

While dealing with the enemy's attack, Ling Xue shouted with concern: "Zhou Xing, you must hold on!" In the fierce battle, Ling Xue was accidentally stabbed by the rebels in order to protect Zhou Xing. Zhou Xing was anxious and seemed to have lost his mind. He burst out with a powerful force, broke through the enemy's encirclement, and came to Ling Xue: "My lord... you will be fine!"

Zhou Xing hugged Ling Xue tightly, tears welling up in his eyes: "My lord, I like you... I can't lose you..." Ling Xue leaned weakly in Zhou Xing's arms and smiled: "I like you too... Knowing you... is the greatest happiness in my life..." At this moment, they seemed to have forgotten all the dangers and battles around them.

Just as the rebels were preparing to launch another attack, the imperial army finally arrived. It turned out that after the officials of Qingping City learned of the rebellion in the city, they immediately asked the imperial court for help. The imperial court sent an elite force to support them. Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the rebels fled.

After the battle, Zhou Xing hugged the unconscious Ling Xue tightly, anxiously calling her name. The imperial physician rushed to treat Ling Xue, and after some efforts, he finally saved Ling Xue's life. Zhou Xing stayed by the bedside, taking care of Ling Xue day and night, his eyes full of tenderness and affection.

After a period of recuperation, Ling Xue gradually recovered. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's feelings became stronger in this life-and-death test. The people of Qingping City heard their story and were all moved by their love.

On a sunny day, Zhou Xing mustered up the courage to confess to Ling Xue: "Lord Ling, I have wanted to express my feelings to you many times before, but I have never been able to say it out loud for various reasons. Now I don't want to miss the opportunity again, I want to formally confess my feelings to you. I have liked you for a long time... No, I love you! I am willing to spend my whole life protecting you."

Ling Xue's cheeks flushed, tears of happiness sparkled in her eyes: "Zhou Xing, actually... I have always loved you. But as the Chief Justice, I am worried that my duties will affect your life." Zhou Xing held Ling Xue's hand tightly: "Don't worry, my lord, I am not afraid of difficulties and challenges. As long as I can accompany you for my whole life, it will be my greatest happiness."

Ling Xue nodded slightly: "Okay, then we will spend our lives together."

From then on, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue lived their lives together. They continued to work hard to uphold justice in Qingping City. Whether they were handling cases or facing difficulties, they always supported and accompanied each other. Their story became a good story in Qingping City, spread among the people, and made everyone who heard it feel the beauty and power of love.

In a corner of a bustling city, high-rise buildings are springing up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. Behind each building, there are countless construction workers who have put in their sweat and hard work. Zhou Xing is one of these silent workers. He is tall and strong, and his skin is slightly dark due to years of sun exposure.