This god is really evil

Chapter 49: Spiritual Officer Li Yan Investigates Niu Ma
"Yuhua Society!?" Li Yan took a breath and looked shocked.

Aole immediately asked:

"Why, Brother Li, do you know about Yuhua Society?"

Li Yan nodded and said solemnly:
"I went out to buy some things a few days ago, and I saw a wanted poster of the Yuhua Society posted by the government on the bridge. It said that the entire family of Mr. Luo in Luozhuang was wiped out. It was so evil and terrifying, it was really outrageous..."

Aole nodded and said:

"Yes, I didn't expect Brother Li to have heard about it a long time ago. This Yuhua Society not only harms people themselves, I suspect they are also related to a great evil spirit named Tongxin Mo. However, the other party is too cunning. Although they have captured several ordinary believers of Yuhua Society, they are unable to get close to their top leaders."

"I came to the charity cemetery today because I got some information that Zhan Yupeng was a member of the Yuhua Society. Unfortunately, I was a step too late. Zhan Yupeng was silenced last night."

Chong Yun on the side snorted coldly and said:

"Good deeds will be rewarded and evil deeds will be punished, only waiting for the right time."

Then he nodded to Li Yan, jumped up, and was already on the roof again. After a few jumps, he disappeared.

Ao Le explained to Li Yan:

"This guy is a dull guy, and he looks depressed when talking to anyone. Don't mind it, Brother Li. He went to be a scout for us. After investigating for the past few days, I feel that the water in Weizi Town is deep, and the Yuhua Society may have already established deep roots here. We must be careful."

Then he lowered his voice, squinted his eyes and looked at everyone present at the charity cemetery, and said slowly:

"Perhaps, the members of Yuhua Society are right next to us..."

Li Yan also looked solemn and said:
"It's so terrifying... To be honest, I'm powerless, and I was able to enter the Sitianjian because of Master Liu's kindness. I'm still confused until now, and I rely on Senior Brother Aole for everything."

Aole laughed and said:

"Okay, okay! Brother Li, to be honest, I'm a little confused too. But Master Liu didn't ask you to join the Sitianjian because he was impressed by your skills. You've heard the reason. It's because of your natural physique that was chosen by God. I don't know what the secret is."

After a pause, Aole continued:

"To be honest, I am a little envious. You know, Master Liu is known as one of the eight great calligraphers in the Great Qi world. He would not easily give away his calligraphy, especially one that contains divine thoughts. Those two words alone are worth at least one thousand taels of silver."

Li Yan couldn't help but stare.

So valuable?

It seems that Lao Liu really enjoys writing. Shouldn't we ask him to write more in the future?
Then he asked:

"Brother Ao Le, where should we go to investigate the case next? I don't know anything, so please give me some advice, Brother Ao Le."

Li Yan behaved very decently and did not become arrogant because of Liu Yunhe and Taoist Zhenxu's favoritism. This also made Ao Le have a good impression of him. He quickly accepted Li Yan's existence and said:

"The current clues still lie with Zhan Yupeng. Since the people in the charity cemetery have not all arrived, we should start with those who have not yet arrived. In addition, Brother Li, you are a local of Weizi Town and have met many people. Have you ever noticed any unusual people? As if you have encountered evil spirits?"

Li Yan frowned, pretending to think, and said:

"I also know the person who has not arrived yet. His name is Niu Ma. He is also an apprentice of the Corpse Burner like me, but he has a talent for martial arts. He was first adopted as an adopted son by Zhan Yupeng. Unexpectedly, Zhan Yupeng died that night. The village head Zhou Boyan felt sorry for him and was impressed by his talent for martial arts, so he also adopted him as his adopted son."

"He is not at the charity cemetery today. He must have gone to live in the village head's residence."

This information was public news in the entire charity cemetery. Even if he didn't say it, Ao Le would find out sooner or later. By then, he would seem a little strange and arouse suspicion. It would be better for him to tell it in advance so that he could take the initiative and avoid any mistakes when others tell it.

"If there are any unusual people..." Li Yan pondered, "Speaking of which, I have been studying in the town's academy. The manager of the academy, Mr. Ji, has been acting strange recently. It can be said that his temperament has changed drastically. He has become frivolous and greedy, very strange..."

From my experience in my previous life, the most troublesome thing about providing clues is half-true and half-false. When I was investigating cases in the past, the most difficult criminals were these kind of criminals. When they saw the real clues, they would easily take the fake ones as real. After searching for a long time, they found nothing and wasted their time.

Ao Le nodded, agreeing with Li Yan's words.

At this time, Zhao Mengsheng, the captain of the police, had finished questioning everyone in the charity cemetery and came to Ao Le to report. Zhao Mengsheng smiled slightly flatteringly, clasped his fists and said to the two of them:
"Lord Aole, Lord Li, I have already finished the investigation. Among the people in the charity cemetery, only one apprentice named Niu Ma was not present. He was adopted as the son of the village head Zhou Boyan and lived in Zhou's house. In addition, Niu Ma worshipped Zhan Yupeng as his adoptive father yesterday, but Zhan Yupeng died suddenly that night. Niu Ma is quite suspicious."

He had just seen with his own eyes Liu Yunhe taking Li Yan into the Sitianjian, and knew that this was a new spiritual official with a very high status. At this moment, he had to behave smart and capable, and flatter him more. Maybe he could catch the eye of this spiritual official.

If he could become a close attendant of the spiritual official of the Sitianjian and get gilded with wealth, he might even be able to get a high-ranking official position.

Aole nodded and said:

"understood."

Then he explained to Li Yan:

"Little Brother Li, the spiritual supervisors of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau all started out as ninth-rank officials, which can be considered as entry-level officials. You will understand slowly."

Li Yan looked at Zhao Mengsheng in front of him expressionlessly and said:

"Captain Zhao, my entry into the Imperial Observatory is still confidential. Master Liu doesn't want to make it public, and I hope you can keep your mouth shut."

Zhao Mengsheng was startled and nodded quickly:
"Yes! Lord Li, please rest assured! I will inform my brothers and order these menial servants not to make any noise!"

Li Yan walked towards the apprentices of the charity cemetery with an expressionless face, turned to look at Zhao Mengsheng and said:
"They are Li's colleagues and partners, not menial servants!"

Hearing this, Zhao Mengsheng turned pale instantly and sweat poured down his face.

He relied on his relationship with the county magistrate to rise to power, and was usually arrogant and domineering. He never took the servants of the charity cemetery seriously, and subconsciously forgot that Li Yan was an apprentice who came from the charity cemetery to cremate corpses. He directly called these apprentices menial servants, and he didn't expect to touch the other party's sore spot!

He immediately lowered his head and clasped his fists, saying:

"Master Li, please forgive me! I am so outspoken and deserve to die! I beg Master Li to forgive my mistakes..."

Li Yan ignored Zhao Mengsheng and smiled at the apprentices and helpers:
"Why is everyone silent?"

A thin cremator apprentice named Hou Qi said timidly:

"Little Brother Li, you will be the official of the Imperial Observatory in the future. We are in heaven and earth respectively. This... I can't open my mouth to say this..."

Zhao Qingshan also said with envy:

"I knew that you, Brother Li, are definitely a rare talent. This charity cemetery cannot hold you..."

Before, Li Yan and Niu Ma were appreciated by nobles, and he felt a little indignant. Now that Li Yan joined the Sitianjian and became a ninth-rank spiritual official, the gap was so huge, so huge that it was beyond his imagination. He couldn't even feel jealous, but was really envious.

Li Yan grinned and said:

"If you have any problems in the future, you can come to the Sitianjian to find me."

One should not forget one's roots, especially since there will be many places where the charity cemetery will be of use in the future.

Hearing that Li Yan still remembered their old friendship, the cremation apprentices couldn't help but cheer.

Wang Liang, who was standing by, turned pale at this moment. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, forced a smile, and said to Li Yan:
"Master Li, congratulations."

At this moment, he finally understood how terrifying this new Holy Son was. He had unexpectedly entered the Imperial Astronomical Observatory and became a supervisor of living spirits in the blink of an eye!
Even Liu Yunhe and Taoist Zhenxu were played around in his hands!
Li Yan nodded and said nothing.

Aole's voice came:
"Brother Li, it's getting late. If we have finished renewing our friendship, let's get going. We should start by checking out Zhou Boyan's adopted son Niu Ma."

At this moment, Li Yan's soul suddenly shook.

Then, in his mind, he saw that the small statue of Niu Ma on the lotus throne lit up again, and a new change occurred:
[Niu Ma]: [Fifth level of Qi and Blood; Nine Secret Techniques of Lieyang: Introduction]

(End of this chapter)