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Chapter 323 Introducing Clients to You (Two-in-One)

Xu Yuan glanced through it and shook his head repeatedly.

Making medicinal ingredients and subsequent cultivation practices are truly against the natural order!

Xu Yuan tossed it aside, thinking that he could give it to Old Master Yan to study next time he saw him.

I reckon Old Master Yan will only study it briefly, and won't actually practice this evil thing.

But it must be said that in this world today, the more bizarre the situation, the more powerful it becomes!

Master Yan devoted his entire life to studying algorithms, but he only reached the seventh level. His wife, at a young age, had already reached the fifth level.

Another book is very thin and is called "Entangled Heavenly Silk," which is the "fighting method" of the lady's martial arts cultivation.

However, there was no corresponding cultivation method.

Xu Yuan kept it for himself to ponder slowly, hoping it might have a similar effect on his "Dragon Appearance Technique".

Apart from that, the lady had nothing on her to prove her identity.

"Very cautious."

The lady had clearly made it a habit to "cleanse" herself before every operation, so that her death would not reveal the organization's secrets.

The 14,000 taels of silver were all found on the lady's person.

The guards only had some loose pieces of gold and silver on them.

It was clearly a matter of habit that led them to leave all their money at home.

The lady carried this silver with her, of course, to bribe local officials.

They have powerful backgrounds, but sometimes they still need money to pave the way.

Xu Yuan summoned his inspectors and said, "Pick out whatever you need."

Di Youzhi grinned—but his smile faded quickly as he and Qin Ze both took a liking to a crafted item.

If it were someone else, they would have given it to Di Youzhi.

Everyone felt that among all the inspectors, apart from Fu Jingyu, Di Youzhi was the one who was closest to the adults.

They would give Di Youzhi some leeway, no matter what.

But Lao Qin wouldn't buy it.

The two of them grabbed the crafted item and went to Lord Xu to seek justice.

Xu Yuan immediately cursed, "What a load of rubbish! You two greedy devils, go outside and fight it out, whoever wins keeps it!"

Qin Ze rolled up his sleeves and grinned maliciously, "Alright, Lao Di, stick your face out here, I promise I'll only swell up one side, leaving the other side for you to see in public!"

Di Youzhi then cursed, "Idiot!"

Amidst the urging of their subordinates, the two men began to spar in the courtyard.

Di Youzhi immediately launched a sword pellet, aiming straight for Qin's throat.

Old Qin felt the overwhelming sharpness of the attack and his expression changed in horror: "You've risen to the seventh rank!"

The sword pellet transformed into a small sword and pressed against his throat.

Old Qin dared not move.

Di Youzhi went up and punched Lao Qin in the left eye, instantly creating a huge dark circle under his eye.

"Hahaha!" Di Youzhi laughed, hands on his hips. "I'll only shoot one of your eyes, leaving the other one for you to see in public."

Then, happily, he took the craftsman's item and left.

Then, secretly shaking his hand, he said, "Gou Ride, a martial arts practitioner, has really tough bones!"

Old Qin, staring at his persistent dark circles, went to Lord Xu with a wronged expression: "Did you already know that Old Di was a seventh-rate scoundrel?"

"How would I know? Di Youzhi is cunning; he secretly rose to the seventh rank without telling anyone!"

Xu Yuan looked at the dark circles under his eyes and smiled with satisfaction.

Who gave you the right to spout nonsense all day long and ruin my reputation!

Di Youzhi had asked Xu Yuan for a favor a while ago, and through Shi Bading, he obtained a batch of swords from the government office.

It was used to replenish the gold pills, in preparation for the attempt to break through to the seventh rank.

Originally, Di Youzhi estimated it would take another year and a half, but Lord Xu had already figured it out; three days ago, this fellow had secretly been promoted to the seventh rank.

The lady only had one survivor, the alchemist, who was also captured.

But he committed suicide on the way.

Not even a soul was left behind.

Including the lady, the souls of this group of people had been implanted with some kind of magic, and their souls were completely destroyed when they died.

It's even more ruthless than the "thread-pulling method"!
Xu Yuan asked Fu Jingyu to prepare the case file and then submit it to He Youxing.

……

He Youxing knew, of course, that another major battle was about to take place at the South City Patrol Station today.

But he didn't care.

He spent the New Year peacefully in Champa, then packed his bags and left.

Now I only hope to avoid making mistakes.

Xu Yuan should take the blame for his own actions, but Ma Tianshou is another person he can't take the blame for—anyway, this law master will never have anything to do with him.

However, when Xu Yuan's case file was delivered, He Youxing was still taken aback: "Is this kid really that fierce?"

"He beheaded a fifth-rate criminal in the street?!"

He Youxing's expression changed several times.

In fact, he had already planned it out; he would definitely make Xu Yuan "unhappy" before leaving.

Do you really think I, the law master, have no temper?
As Xu Yuan's immediate superior, it would be too easy for him to cause trouble for Xu Yuan.

I just didn't want to mess with this guy before, but I didn't care before I left.

But now... this guy can kill even the worst bandits!
This law enforcement officer is only a sixth-rate one...

He Youxing thought for a while, then shook his head. "Forget it, I'm magnanimous, I won't hold it against him!"

He Youxing affixed his seal to the case file and forwarded it to the Southern Bureau.

After doing all this, He Youxing stroked his chin and suddenly realized: a fifth-rate bandit with five seventh-rate henchmen—there couldn't be no background to him.

Who did Xu Yuan offend?

Will there be any retaliation...?

He Youxing knew something was wrong and hurriedly shouted outside, "Master, Master! Quickly write a leave request for me. I am seriously ill and unable to handle affairs. Send it to the Southern Office immediately!"

……

The case file and the leave request were delivered to Ma Tianshou at the same time.

Ma Tianshou was secretly surprised after reading the case file: "This kid... is extraordinary."

"Even in Beidu, they would be among the most outstanding geniuses."

"I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

He Youxing didn't know why the lady had come, but Master Ma could tell.

Aside from the owners of the cocoons, who else has the capability to send out such a formidable team?

"I'm afraid those people won't let this go so easily."

"We need to find a way to get this kid into the position of law enforcement officer."

"Hopefully, this will make those people hesitate to act rashly."

……

Xu Yuan was also thinking about how to prevent future troubles.

The lady's "masters" would never give up so easily.

If one of the fifth-rate people dies, they'll send another fourth-rate one!
"I really didn't take the cocoon."

……

That afternoon, Uncle Mao arrived in Champa.

A fast horse galloped in from the north gate, heading straight for the Champa government office of the Exorcism Bureau.

The Southern Bureau approved He Youxing's leave.

At the same time, Xie Qingman's leave was also granted.

After writing his own request for leave, He Youxing thought about it and decided to inform Xie Qingman.

During this time, the two "stick together for warmth." Now that He Youxing is leaving, he feels it would be better to form a good relationship with Xie Qingman.

Xie Qingman's leave request arrived at the Southern Office only two hours later than He Youxing's.

Ma Tianshou is in the news! These two irresponsible good-for-nothings are famous!
You've all run away, who will protect my precious darling from the wind and rain?

However, it wouldn't be appropriate not to approve it, since both of them are seriously ill and bedridden.

After thinking it over, Ma Tianshou simply approved everything. Then, taking this opportunity, he appointed Xu Yuan to take full charge of the affairs of the Champa Exorcism Bureau. If Xu Yuan performed well during this short period before the New Year, then there would be even more justification for applying to the higher authorities to promote Xu Yuan to the position of Chief Justice.

Therefore, this rider came with three orders.

Just as Xu Yuan and Aunt Wang were welcoming Uncle Mao, Shi Bading, the little messenger, arrived. His loud laughter echoed from the front door all the way to Xu Yuan: "Brother, great news! From now on, you're the boss of our Exorcism Division in Zhancheng!"

Shi Bading's heart, which had been hanging in suspense for so long, finally settled down, so he became arrogant and full of banditry.

After he was disliked by his "old benefactor" He Youxing, he wanted to seek refuge with Xu Yuan.

But whether Xu Yuan could go any further was something no one could guarantee at that time.

This step has now been taken.

"What exactly happened?" Xu Yuan asked, puzzled.

As Shi Bading was speaking, the messenger arrived at the South City patrol post.

"He Youxing and Xie Qingman are already packing their luggage and will move out of the Champa government office in two hours."

Brother Xu, you can move into the department and take charge of everything, hahaha.

Xu Yuan hesitated.

Fu Jingyu advised from the side, "It's not appropriate. You should be more composed and low-key."

Xu Yuan thought for a moment and said, "You're right."

Shi Bading touched his nose, somewhat unconvinced.

However, Fu Jingyu was the son of a prominent family, a family whose members had been involved in officialdom for generations.

Shi Bading felt that he should listen to other people's opinions.

"Brother Shi, you continue to oversee the Champa office. We'll stay at the Jiaozhi South Office. If anything happens, please let us know immediately."

"Alright." Shi Bading opened his arms and said loudly, "Today is a good day. Wuweilou, it's my treat, Old Shi!"

Everyone must go; not a single one can be left out!
No excuses for being absent today!
Hahaha……"

Xu Yuan hesitated for a moment: "People from my hometown came today..."

"Don't be so formal. Your hometown is my hometown, and your elders are my elders! Is there anything wrong with me showing respect to my elders and inviting them over?"

Shi Bading has already seen Uncle Mao Si.

Uncle Mao had been looking worried for some time now, with wrinkles all over his forehead.

She wasn't young to begin with, and she looks even older.

Shi Bading pulled Uncle Mao up: "Uncle, come with me, I'll show you some local Champa specialties..."

Xu Yuan wasn't going to spoil the fun, and nodded with a smile: "Alright, let's have some fun then. Brother Shi is going all out today."

Shi Bading pulled Uncle Mao Si out the door and muttered, "Uncle, when it comes to Champa's specialties, it's not just about food, there are also things to do..."

"I've heard that Zhengzhou has all sorts of things like Yangzhou slender horses, Datong women, and Taishan nuns... We in Zhancheng also have Daoxiang black rice... Oh my!"

Shi Bading got slapped on the back of the head by Aunt Wang.

"Hehe, hehe." Shi Bading chuckled dryly, no longer daring to lead Uncle Mao astray.

Xu Yuan sighed: "My fourth uncle is poor, so please don't take advantage of him."

The lavish meal cost Shi Bading a full twenty taels of silver.

The officers, having drunk too much, began to complain, shouting, "How can just wine and meat satisfy us..."

"Hahaha!"

"Let's go tonight..."

Just as they were laughing and joking, a roar suddenly erupted like thunder: "Lang Xiaoba, how dare you take advantage of your grandma? You're asking for trouble!"

Upon hearing the sound, everyone scattered like startled birds.

Only a bewildered Lang Xiaoba and another female captain remained on the field.

The female captain had a dignified appearance, fair skin with a rosy glow, and a vigorous spirit.

He was just a size bigger than Lang Xiaoba.

This heroine is Ji Shuangqiu, the top martial arts expert among the captains of the Exorcism Division of the Champa Bureau.

Her father was a martial arts practitioner with little formal education, and her name clearly indicated when she was born.

"I didn't..." Lang Xiaoba protested.

Ji Shuangqiu glared angrily, her eyes wide: "You're still denying it!"

Boom!
Lang Xiaoba cried out in pain, covered his eyes, staggered a couple of times, and sat down on the ground.

Ji Shuangqiu is a low-level martial artist; in terms of martial arts alone, Xiao Ba is no match for her.

Lang Xiaoba let go of his hand and stood next to Lao Qin, their two dark circles under their eyes symmetrically positioned on the left and right!
Ji Shuangqiu proudly shook her fist: "With your skills, you dare to steal someone's love? Hmph!"

This interruption ruined everyone's interest in discussing drinking and listening to music that evening.

Xu Yuan found it strange; did Lang Xiaoba really have that kind of guts?
Everyone knows that Ji Shuangqiu is straightforward, and she wouldn't slander someone without reason.

Xu Yuan chuckled inwardly and shook his head.

The Department of Purification has both men and women. Xu Yuan knows that some of his subordinates are colleagues on the surface but have ulterior motives behind the scenes.

As long as it doesn't affect the investigation, Xu Yuan won't break up the couple.

Back at the South City patrol post, Xu Yuan discussed things with Uncle Mao.

Uncle Mao asked him to take out the Six-Eyed Nethermoth Demon Pill, examined it carefully, and nodded, saying, "There's no problem, it can be used. A-Yuan, be careful to avoid contamination, this thing leaks a lot of Yin energy."

"I will, Fourth Uncle."

"I don't need any help here, I'm going back tomorrow morning."

"What's the rush? You've come all this way, stay a few more days..."

“No,” Uncle Mao said, “I still have a set of cabinets to make for the Xiao family in the west of the city that I haven’t finished making yet. I need to hurry back and get back to work.”

Xu Yuan tried to persuade him to stay, but Uncle Mao refused.

Xu Yuan had no choice but to go out and buy a lot of things for Uncle Mao, and also bought a mule to carry the things.

"I'll take it back tomorrow. There are also some tobacco leaves inside that I gave to Uncle Shen as a token of my respect."

“You child, you just waste money. We have everything we need at home…” Uncle Mao started nagging, his face crinkling with even more wrinkles from his smile.

Since they couldn't travel at night, Xu Yuan waited until evening and then called Miao Yan over: "Let's go to Xiaoxi Temple one more time."

Miao Yan accepted a task from Lord Xu to confiscate Shen Qingpeng's property.

However, Miao Yan knew he didn't have that "weight".

If he goes there, Shen Qingpeng's subordinates will definitely rebel.

So when he returned to Huode Jishitang, he entrusted the matter to... his father.

"Wrong Seedling" muttered under his breath, "I still want to spend more time with Grandmother Ancestral Master."

Raising a son is useless; when you get old, you still have to clean up his mess!
But since this matter concerned Xu Yuan, Waimiaozi could only scold his son a few times before reluctantly going to do it.

This time, when Xu Yuan entered the "Xiaoximiao Old Market", he went to Zhang Laoya's shop first, as he knew the way well.

Use the bronze key to open the door and go inside, then reveal the Six-Eyed Nethermoth Demon Pill—Old Zhang took a deep breath: "You're really lucky."

Originally, I told Zhang Laoya that my "elders" had taken me in as a ghost soldier, which made things a bit inconvenient.

As a result, Xu Yuan obtained such a suitable external elixir in just a few days!

Old Zhang burrowed into the six-eyed moth.

In three days, Zhang Laoya will transform into a ghostly soldier of the Six-Eyed Nether Moth.

When the time comes, he can come out again and continue to run the shop.

As Xu Yuan came out of the shop, Miao Yan stepped forward and asked, "Sir, shall we go back?"

"There's one more thing."

Xu Yuan didn't say what it was about, and Miao Yan didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Following Lord Xu, we arrived at the "Yin Yang Zhai" once again.

The ghost women here have been replaced; the previous four are gone.

"Sir..." Before the ghost women could even speak, Xu Yuan had already rushed in, headed straight for the counter, and slammed his fist on the countertop: thud!
Manager Huang, who was hiding and sleeping downstairs, suddenly woke up with a start and jumped up, bumping his head under the counter.

"Ouch--"

It poked its pointed head out and looked around: "Why are you here again? Didn't you tell our master that you didn't want those two treasures?"

Xu Yuan pointed at Miao Yan: "I'm not buying it, but my friend is very interested in those two treasures. I'll introduce you to a big deal, so shouldn't your boss give me some benefits?"

Manager Huang was dumbfounded.

Miao Yan was even more dumbfounded, his legs went weak, and his mouth tasted bitter.

Miao Yan knew who owned this shop. Lord Xu, you're really acting like a scoundrel! Couldn't you have found someone else? My frail body really can't handle this…

(End of this chapter)