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Chapter 44 Lamp Oil
Two centurions stepped forward to report the summary of the operation.

About a month ago, members of the Wushen sect sneaked into Poyang County and forced the abbot of Jinzhong Temple to help them hide their identities.

The specific reason is still unclear.

“Sir, during this encirclement and suppression, we killed a total of 28 Wushen followers, six of whom were bone-training and fifteen were blood-training.

“In terms of numbers, it’s not much different from the previous roundup.

"All the pilgrims and common people on the mountain have been checked one by one, and only released after confirming that they are all clear. Anyone whose identity cannot be confirmed on the spot has been taken to the county jail."

Liu Jinkui clenched his fists and said, "Theoretically, it's hard for anyone to escape."

“It’s very difficult~”

Xiang Tingchun stared at them with eagle eyes: "In other words, someone still missed it?"

"Excuse me, my lord!"

Liu Jinkui knelt on one knee and said, "The Wushen Cult is insidious and cunning, using the people as human shields. The scene is really too chaotic. But even if they run away, at most only one or two minions will escape. They will definitely not dare to cause trouble again in the future!"

There are some things that Xiang Tingchun cannot say clearly.

He was silent for a moment, then spoke again: "Empty the Golden Bell Temple, gather all the Wushen followers together, dead or alive, and I will personally count them."

"Yes!"

A bloody battle, completely over.

But most of this blood belongs to the common people.

It is estimated that at least forty or fifty people died.

"A sin!"

On the way down the mountain, Xu Wencai kept muttering: "If I were in charge, so many people would not have died in vain."

"Just blow it."

Zhu Tong was also very dissatisfied with today's situation: "Damn it, I thought Xiang Tingchun was a good guy, but after all this time, he is a person who will do anything to achieve his goals."

"You two, don't you want your tongue anymore?!"

Mr. Fang gave him a warning look.

"My lord, I was just kidding. The commander-in-chief is very good!"

Xu Wencai immediately changed his expression.

Zhu Tong snorted coldly and said nothing more.

"Ugh……"

Fang Zongqi shook his head and did not pursue them: "Fortunately, the Wushen Cultists were destroyed, and no more people will die in the future."

Recently, many people have disappeared inexplicably around Poyang County.

Chen Sanshi walked silently beside him.

What are the people to the bureaucrats of ancient feudal dynasties?
They are nothing more than NPCs that create production value in their simulation game. As long as individuals can gain greater benefits from something, the loss of NPCs is just a number to them.

Xiang Tingchun deserved to have to make a wasted trip.

And he had no way to bring the matter to the surface.

After all, it was done secretly and behind the back of the court.

"I have the jade box and the key."

Chen Sanshi quickened his pace: "I want to see what it is and make them fight to the point of bloodshed."

……

However, with just one order, all the eighty-odd monks in Jinzhong Temple were imprisoned, the entire temple was emptied and blocked, and no one was allowed to go up the mountain without permission.

Inside the Mahavira Hall.

More than twenty corpses of the Wushen followers were neatly arranged under the six-foot-tall golden body of Buddha. Xiang Tingchun took a short knife and cut open their stomachs one by one, letting the blood and organs flow all over the ground.

Where's the stuff? !

The helmsman was killed and the man was captured.

Because of this, Xiang Tingchun was slightly injured, but in the end he couldn't find the things?
The entire Jinzhong Temple was turned upside down by him.

There were footsteps outside the palace.

Luo Dongquan stepped into the hall, and after seeing the filth on the ground, he subconsciously took a half step back, clasped his fists and said, "My lord, I'm back."

Xiang Tingchun threw away the dagger angrily and said in a deep voice: "Did any martial arts hall owner leave during the banquet today?"

"Reply to your Excellency's words."

Luo Dongquan replied: "The four martial arts masters, Tianyuan, Tailei, Zhaoshi, and Yunhe, have been in the Babao Restaurant the whole time. Wang Zhi and I have been watching them."

Xiang Tingchun asked again: "Where are their subordinates?"

“They are all here too.”

Luo Dongquan lowered his head and said, "I have called all the martial arts school disciples above the Bone Training Realm to the Eight Treasures Tower, without missing a single one."

"you sure?!"

Xiang Tingchun emphasized his tone. Luo Dongquan lowered his head even lower, almost touching the ground: "I am sure!"

"Lao Luo, don't be so nervous. I'm at ease with you doing the job."

Xiang Tingchun put his hands behind his back and paced back and forth in the hall.

He felt depressed.

It seems that the things were most likely taken away by some fish that slipped through the net.

"grown ups."

Luo Dongquan asked: "Could it be that the immortal treasure was not found?"

Xiang Tingchun narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and then said:

"Lao Luo, go tell the four major martial arts schools that the thing is in my hands.

“They can have it if they want, but they have to give something in exchange.

“First, I need sufficient medicinal materials. The supply for each person in the garrison should be at least doubled.

“Second, the four major martial arts schools and local gentry must donate silver and grain to support my campaign in the spring of next year.

“Three, all the martial arts schools in the city must gather 300 people for me, and there must be no less than three people doing bone training.

"If you can do the above three things, I will give them the treasure."

Luo Dongquan couldn't believe it: "Sir, isn't this too cruel?"

"ruthless?"

Xiang Tingchun sneered: "Do you know what Old Man Liang said to me on the night of the incident?
“He said that if I get the immortal treasure, I can become the Grand Commander of the Left Army Commandery within 20 years, and the four major martial arts schools can also be stationed in the capital and become the world’s top martial arts schools.

"Compared to that, what's there to be reluctant about if you spend some money to bleed?"

"Your Excellency is wise."

Luo Dongquan said: "With money and resources, it seems that as long as the Ministry of War approves it, you will be able to achieve great success next year."

"That's right, Lao Luo."

Xiang Tingchun changed the subject and said, "You are almost done with refining. I just remembered that Liang Feng has some good medicinal herbs. I want to bring them over and give you half."

"Since the Thousand Household Master values ​​me so much, I will repay him with my life!"

Luo Dongquan thanked him and was about to carry out the order.

"One more thing."

Xiang Tingchun stopped him and said, "The new county magistrate will arrive soon. For some reason, the commander-in-chief's selection officer will also arrive early. You must make good arrangements by then. Don't let the last incident happen again."

"Yes!"

Luo Dongquan accepted the order.

Xiang Tingchun looked at his receding figure with a deep gaze.

Immortal treasure...

Either he was successfully taken away by the Wushen Cult, or he was hidden near the Jinzhong Temple.

There is no way to solve the former, but I can still find the latter slowly.

In short, try to trick the martial arts gym into paying the money first, otherwise it will be too late.

“Your Majesty intends to train a group of new generals in the North. They can attract attention by fighting a good battle.

"Once the commander-in-chief retires, I will definitely be accepted under the command of the new commander-in-chief."

The Xiang family had been trapped in Poyang County for three generations.

Xiang Tingchun must get out of this life no matter what.

Even if all the people in Poyang become his stepping stones, it doesn't matter.

……

Military settlement.

After cooperating with the head count, Chen Sanshi hurried back home, dug out the exquisite jade box from the ground in the backyard, then returned to the bedroom, closed the door, and took out the key from his arms.

The key is made of pure jade and has a very complex structure. Not only is the texture intricate, but the front end is also irregular in shape, yet it can be inserted into the keyhole of the box.

Just as it is recorded in the book, there is one jade key for each box. If the jade key is destroyed, even a god cannot open the box.

Insert the jade key and turn the mechanism.

With a "click" sound, the wooden box opened.

There was another iron box inside.

Fortunately, the iron box no longer required a key to open.

Open the lid.

It was filled with pale yellow unidentified objects, which felt slightly soft to the touch, somewhat like animal fat.

"kerosene?"

(End of this chapter)