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Chapter 143: Helping others in need, chivalrous and courageous! The magic sword "Long Day" means that my way is at its peak!
The Northern Pacification Office is a huge power institution established by Daxuan in order to monitor the world, patrol the outside world and control the four directions. It has lasted for hundreds of years.

At most, the rural counties and towns were patrolled by the imperial guards and the flag officers were in charge. If a centurion was found, it would be considered a serious case with traces of heresy.

But at the level of 'Fucheng', a Fusi was established, in which the 'Chief of the Fusi' had the duty of 'supervising and patrolling'.

Although he does not interfere in the internal affairs of the government, he is still a powerful figure.

And the one who can become the 'Commander of the Prefecture'
It can be said that he is above the imperial guards, flag officers, and centurions, which are equal to the prefectural clerks, and is on par with the prefectural officials. Moreover, in a prefecture, he is second only to the prefectural official who has the power of "execution first and report later, with the special permission of the emperor"!

If it involves matters that are within the authority of "heterodoxism".
They could even arrest, interrogate, execute and sentence people on their own without going through the government.

This is also the reason why Li Lin dared to join the 'Tian Dao School'.

It is because he has the rules of the Northern Pacification Office behind him, and with the support of the prefectural government and the commander-in-chief, no one can overwhelm him!

The fishing and medicine industries are deeply rooted in the prefecture.

One of them controls the Eighth Ferry Terminal, employs hundreds of ship captains, and has all kinds of fish and spiritual creatures in the sea.

A man who controls 70% of the city's medicinal materials and has plenty of silver and gold.

What a martial artist lacks the most in his training is money and resources. If we talk about the relationship between these two major industries, the government office, the Northern Pacification Office, the garrison office, the government court, and the school.
Almost to a greater or lesser extent, there are concubines, legitimate sons and illegitimate sons participating in the marriage!

Correspondingly, clerks and even officials in important positions also have close ties with it.

Li Lin worked in the Northern Pacification Office for many years, rising from a Tiqi officer to a flag officer, and then to a centurion. He held important positions and gained a lot of benefits from them.

This time, the heads of several big banks all submitted arrest warrants to the government office at the same time, and also promised a lot of hidden benefits.

As the captain of the Northern Pacification Division who was in charge of the "heterodox" affairs, he took over the case and saw that the person was the deceased disciple of Duan Chenzhou, and he was a boy from another place.

Li Lin didn't think too much about it, and he brought his men and showed up at the door aggressively.

In the end, he hadn't taken the person away yet. Looking at the man in front of him, Gu Baichuan, who was wearing a robe and embroidered with a flying eagle, was standing in front of him.
Cold sweat started to flow down.

Not everyone can be the commander of the palace. He has to be either an top-notch warrior or someone who has made great contributions, or has a strong background!
You know, there are many centurions who have become masters of Qigong, but they only hold honorary positions. Although their titles are higher than those of centurions, they still cannot be called "Commander-in-Chief of the Palace"!
It is said that it took only a dozen years for this Lord Gu to rise from a small Tiqi to today's Palace Commander, a level up every three years. He was promoted almost as soon as he gained enough experience, and his promotion speed is comparable to that of a rocket.

Even the Lord of the Prefecture was fond of him.

Who would believe that there is no deeper relationship behind him?
"Sir, this is a wanted order from the government office. We in the Northern Pacification Division have the duty of supervising the government office. When I saw that this wanted order involved 'outcasts', I was eager to make a contribution, so I hurriedly brought people here. I don't know the details!"

Li Lin had already cursed the big bosses of the fishery medicine industry in his heart.

You big guys are fighting each other, but it has ended up hurting innocent people, and it has caused misfortune for him, a centurion.

If I had known this, I would not have gotten involved in this mess and ended up getting covered in dirt!

Looking at this aggressive centurion, his attitude suddenly changed 180 degrees, and Gu Baichuan still sneered:

"Everything must be based on evidence, and when it comes to matters involving heterodoxies, one must be even more cautious."

"If not, wouldn't our Northern Pacification Division be considered a group that relies on power and treats human lives as worthless?"

"The person who reported the case said that Ji Xiu was colluding with the evil spirits, and you just believed it. Why don't you go and investigate the case files related to this matter and look for clues related to this?"

"As far as I know, some of the young masters and ladies in this mansion have also come into contact with the Zhonghuang disaster that occurred in An Ning."

"As a result, you didn't even bother to investigate the witnesses or the evidence, and just pressed the charge."

"If you ask a few questions and have your own reasons, this commander will not say anything."

"But you didn't even ask. Just based on this, you will be labeled as 'neglecting your duties and being arbitrary and tyrannical'. You can't escape it."

"Go back and be a 'banner officer', think carefully about the rules of the Northern Pacification Division, and then be promoted to 'centurion'."

Gu Baichuan stood with his hands behind his back, and before everyone in the "Dojo Street" had left, he casually decided that the official hat of a "centurion" would slip off.

Li Lin was stunned. He didn't expect that such a small matter would become so serious in this person's mouth.

He even felt that his ten years of hard work had all gone to waste in one day, so he was emotionally unbalanced, with veins bulging on his forehead:

"Sir, I am a centurion after all. This kid has not done anything. Even if I failed in my duty, I have made great contributions."

"But what contributions has he made to Daxuan and the state government? "

"Even if I have wronged him, when I return to the Northern Pacification Office, I am willing to be beaten with a stick, be confined to my home, and have my salary deducted. I will accept any punishment."

"But with just one sentence, you are going to take away my title of centurion. This is the result of my many years of hard work and achievements!"

"Unless this kid's contribution to Daxuan and the Northern Pacification Division can surpass mine, I won't accept it. At worst, I'll go to the Northern Pacification Division and ask Commander Li to make the decision and invite the head of the Ministry to come!"

Li Lin gritted his teeth, his face flushed red, and his chest was filled with anger. Since his own future was at stake, he chose to confront Gu Baichuan head-on.

He even did not hesitate to bring out his own backer, who was also a commander-in-chief of the Northern Pacification Division, and of an unobstructed rank.

I'm just telling you, don't try to bully me. Let's both take a step back, otherwise it will be bad for everyone!
He held his breath and argued in a hurried tone in front of the coffin.

However----

boom!
"It's no use even if you invite the king of heaven to come!"

"Master Jiu, I have been the Lord of Anning County for three years. Three years! I know everything that happened in Anning County."

"You said my brother's achievements are not as great as yours?"

Zhao Jiu had a bruised face and nose, and was accompanied by Liang Bo, who was drunk and reeked of alcohol. He kicked open the courtyard of Tiandao Liu.

Before he even stepped in, he heard Captain Li Lin's hasty explanation. He stiffened his neck, widened his eyes, and started counting on his fingers:

"Where did you come from, you little jerk? How dare you talk about merit?"

"Ji Xiu has been making a fortune in Anning County for half a year. He once presented the head of Wang Hongzu, the Ghost Hand Judge, to a celestial envoy of the Zhonghuang Sect. He also quelled the evil spirits in the Earth Dragon Cave and personally killed a 'law-protecting general'!"

"In your Northern Pacification Division's system, how could such merit not earn him a promotion like a rocket?"

"This kind of achievement is probably enough for him to be promoted to the commander of the prefecture. Comparing him with a centurion like you is simply laughable."

"If Anning County hadn't had him, it would have been a dead city long ago. You still think this is not a credit? And you want to erase his name and dismiss me from my position as the county lord. This is really too much!"

Uncle Liang looked at his own Ninth Master who was acting arrogantly and kicked the door in front of dozens of imperial guards and everyone from Daoguan Street who had stopped in their tracks.

He pointed at the centurion wearing a flying fish suit and whose face had turned the color of pig liver, and cursed him to death, his heart trembling with fear.
"Master Jiu, please stop talking!"

Uncle Liang grabbed Zhao Jiu's sleeve, swallowed, and looked at these famous warriors in the mansion, secretly clicking his lips.

If this matter gets out.

This master of their family has become very famous.

After hearing Zhao Jiu's scolding, Li Lin was already furious. In an instant, his eyes turned red and his fists clenched:
"How dare you scold me? Do you know who I am?"

Zhao Jiu's eyes widened, and he put his hands on his hips:
"You are pretending to be a bull demon, do you know who I am?"

"My elder brother is a nobleman who guards the gate of a state. He is a ruthless man who has fought head-on with the divine armored Taoist soldiers of the outer sects! He is worthy of the title!"

"Just because of what you said just now, I'm going to argue with you today. Didn't you say that my brother's merits are greater than yours, so you want to take off your official hat?"

"I have the An Ning file in my pocket right now. Come on, I want to confront you in court. I want to see if you dare!"

Wow!

After hearing this.

Li Lin, who originally had red eyes, felt as if a bucket of cold water was poured over his head, which immediately extinguished his spirit.

Looking at the disheveled playboy in front of him and listening to his arrogant tone.

The more Li Lin looked at him, the more familiar he felt. When he recognized him, his heart sank.

Is he the youngest son of the owner of the liquor store, one of the upper nine industries?
Isn't his brother, who is from the same mother, the ruthless man who was said to have participated in the last war of conquest between the "Immortals, Buddhas and Heretics", and was valued by the local officials, promoted and promoted, and is expected to guard a region in the future!
No, wasn’t it said that this kid was a playboy three years ago? How come he has become so cocky now?
Can stubborn iron be turned into real gold?
And
How did Ji Xiu get to know this young master of Daxing?
He even stood up for him and added evidence!

The county magistrate's files and his spoken words, aren't they the most powerful physical evidence?

They all come from big industries. If the fishery and medicine industries wanted to get this guy, why didn't they inform other companies first?

Li Lin's body was already trembling slightly.

However, what are you afraid of?

"Well said."

"I am the eldest daughter of a jade company. I stayed in An Ning for two months and lived in Ji Xiu's mansion. Why have I never heard of it?"

"Has he ever colluded with a demon?" "On the contrary, what Master Zhao Jiu said is true."

The jade pendants and jade beads collided, making crisp sounds.

The girl, with red gold embroidered on her shoulders, dressed in a blue silk dress and a jade hairpin in her hair, looked luxurious and adorned in the setting sun. She came with her maids on both sides and raised her neck slightly:
"If Mr. Zhao Jiu wants to sue the government, I will also serve as a witness."

Da da da.

Behind Cai Ling'er.

Ye Ningzhi, who was wearing a plain white dress and wearing a long sword at her waist, also popped her head out and said in a serious tone:

"Take me one too."

At the same time, he looked at the coffin with clothes and hats on display, held the hilt of the sword, and bowed three times:
"Mr. Duan, have a safe journey. I will never forget your teachings over the past month. On every anniversary of your death, I will offer you a few glasses of wine to see you off."

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of two people in the gym street changed.

Duan Chenzhou, wearing a wide robe with big sleeves and hiding at the end, and wearing an iron mask, had a very complicated expression on his face:
"This girl is thoughtful."

Soon, in an empty corner, Duan Chenzhou's face turned cold again, he took out a bamboo slip and gently carved a few names:
“These people have reached the end of their lives.”

"Go back and see if there is a list of your heads on the black market. If there is..."

"Don't even think about escaping."

The gym leader from the Jinghong Gym was even more confused when he saw the girl in a white dress who looked like she was in mourning:

"Ye Ningzhi!?"

"What are you doing here? Aren't you the secret disciple of our Jinghong Sword School, and the person who will be competing for the position of government official in this generation and in the next ten years?"

"Why is it related to Duan Chenzhou again?"

In response, Ye Ningzhi looked at Ji Xiu with a hint of respect in her eyes:
"They were all introduced by my senior brother."

"If it weren't for Senior Brother Ji, I would never have known in my life what a warrior needs to reach the end."

"So if the Northern Pacification Office and the government office wrongly accuse him."

"I can also serve as a witness."

The firm stance, as if he had been brainwashed, made the originally indifferent Jinghong Gym Master, suddenly look at Ji Xiu with gritted teeth, his eyes full of hostility.

But it fell into Li Lin's eyes.
More of them were in disbelief.

How can this kid have no background?

The commander-in-chief of the Northern Pacification Office supports him!

The young master of the liquor store regarded him as a brother for life and death.

The two wealthy ladies from the jade and embroidery shops had a deep relationship with him and were willing to testify for him.
These people are twisted together and become a rope. Can this be said to be without foundation?

Compared with him, he, a centurion, is nothing!

Li Lin looked dejected and his hands were shaking.

When Gu Baichuan saw Zhao Jiu and Cai Ling'er, who were still supporting Ji Xiu after returning to the mansion, his expression softened a bit:

"It seems that you, boy, have a first-rate eye for judging people."

In response, Ji Xiu made a "hmm" sound, with an unnatural expression on his face.

To be honest, he didn't expect that Cai Ling'er, who was bullying the servant, Ye Ningzhi, who was fooled, and Zhao Jiu, who was in collusion with him, would be
After entering the city, he was able to show his benevolence and justice to this extent.

At this point, I have to admit that we have a real friendship and it can't be considered just friends for drinking and eating.

As for Chen He.

He looked at Ji Xiu who was leaning on a sword, and felt the shock of the three disciples around him, Li Songxi and Yin Hong.

It seemed that he did not expect that this junior brother actually had so many old friends in Jiangyin, and so many people of status and background were willing to support him.

For a moment, the blade of the broad sword that had been drawn out was retracted again.

“That’s the right thing to do.”

"Make friends with some, suppress others, show off your reputation, and yet be ruthless. Only then can you be called the founder of a sect and have the demeanor of a founder of a religion."

"This way, even if the business is not popular, there will always be people who share the same interests to help and support us."

"This child is only seventeen years old, but he has realized the truth that took me half a lifetime to understand. He is even further away than his master, his great master, and even the ancestral home of the sword."

“They all need to be more outstanding.”

“This is the kingly way.”

He watched helplessly as Gu Baichuan ordered the dozens of imperial guards who came to hold him accountable to take the centurion away tied up. The people from Daoguan Street who were in charge of the group left without saying a word, their eyes sparkling.
I couldn't help but murmur in a low voice.

Subsequently.

Looking at his good nephew, he nodded slightly to the three young talents in the mansion.
Then he turned around, bowed three times to the coffin, and looked at himself:

"Uncle."

"I heard before that Third Senior Brother lost both his legs due to the incident at the 'Heavenly Sword Gym' and became disabled."

"My master has regained his position in the martial arts world after two setbacks. He cannot just leave it to me."

"Senior brothers can defend the school."

“I have so much debt.”

"I have to go."

As soon as these words came out, Yu Zhai, who was sitting in a wheelchair, trembled slightly:
"Junior Brother Ji"

When Chen He heard this, he nodded slightly, his eyes filled with satisfaction:
"You are different from your master and your great master."

"If you wanted to go before, I would definitely stop you, but now..."

He turned around and looked back at the end of the slightly open ancestral temple, where a long sword hidden in its sheath was hanging:

"You proved to me that you have your own way."

"so,"

"I want to give you a 'special' gift."

A special gift?
Ji Xiu's heart moved.

"Your master, Wang Xuanyang."

"The one I used when I was young."

"Qi Dao Spiritual Sword!"

"When he entered Jiangyin, he used this sword to establish his school. This time..."

"I will pass it on to you."

"Back then, your master was known as 'Cang Hai Tian Dao' and was 'the number one martial artist in Jiangyin'. He was the leader of his school, the top star in his gym, and a great monk."

"I used this knife in the first half of my life."

"This sword is engraved with the secret of the 'Second Decline'. I hope you can live up to the sword's reputation."

Looking at the slightly open ancestral hall.

Chen He walked in slowly, picked up the dusty long sword, shook it gently to remove the dust, and then
After pulling it out a little, only a gap half a finger's width was left.

moment,

It shines brightly, illuminating countless rays of light, and bringing in all the afterglow from the horizon, like candlelight!
"This sword is called 'Long Day'."

"It means that my Tao is at its peak!"

"Today, I will pass it on to you!"

(End of this chapter)