Immortal Cultivation and Life-Saving Guide

Chapter 76 County Magistrate
Following Wei Xi's words, the two of them paid attention to the distribution of the white cloth and went to find the county magistrate.

The backyard of the county government office was spacious and airy, a typical northern frontier courtyard style, which was convenient for the two of them.

"Can we really find the magistrate?" Lian Gouqie asked uncertainly, and Wei Xi gave him a look that asked, "How do I know?"

"The note didn't just appear out of thin air. If it wasn't him, someone in the county government office must have delivered a message to us," Wei Xi said, stepping sideways through two sheets of white cloth. "If we can't find it, we'll go find out about the Hu people's background. A thief never leaves empty-handed. I thought you knew that."

Lian Gouqi glanced at Wei Xi helplessly and said, "I won't go with you next time. Even Qin Feng's words are not as harsh as yours."

Wei Xi didn't say anything. The white cloth in this area was too dense, and she guessed that she had reached the core area.

Wei Xi and Lian Gou's vigilance reached a new level. This was a small courtyard, tucked away in a remote corner of the county government office. From the outside, it looked extremely run-down. The place had been neglected, and fallen leaves, frozen for a season, still lingered there.

The layout of the white cloth delineated the courtyard, but the entrance to the courtyard was very clean, which showed that people came and went frequently. Now Wei Xi and Lian Gouwei were certain that something was hidden in the courtyard.

Lian Gouyue was worried that Qin Feng was stalling for time, and was about to lift his robe and climb the wall. Wei Xi stopped Lian Gouyue and shook his head, "If you are too impatient, be careful not to reveal your whereabouts."

Simply speaking, Lian Gouqi was a little afraid of Wei Xi. Now that Wei Xi had persuaded him like this, he knew that he was being too reckless, so he just took a step back and let Wei Xi go first.

Wei Xi led Lian Gouwei around the small courtyard. After they found out that there were no guards outside, they were now worried about whether there were any guards inside.

Lian Gouqie half-knelt down resignedly and lifted Weixi up. Weixi asked him to get up slowly, and Weixi looked into the yard with a pair of eyes.

Sure enough, there was a guard inside, who was twice as tall as Wei Xi, with bulging muscles. He had a knife slung around his waist and was standing in front of the main door.

Because Qin Feng was dragging the people from the county government office in front of them, Wei Xi didn't have time to go to the kitchen to get water to mix the medicine. She directly reached into the Qiankun bag at her waist. The medicine Wei An gave her was in powder form. Wei Xi estimated the distance and thought it would be better to bring Qin Feng, who had good accuracy.

Wei Xi signaled Lian Gouqie to put her down, "There is a person inside. You have to knock him down if you want to get in." Wei Xi said in a low voice.

Lian Gou looked at the medicine bottle Wei Xi stuffed into his hand and asked, "You want me to poison someone? How do I do it?"

Wei Xi, noticing Lian Gou-ye had used a flying knife, asked him if he could use a silver needle. Lian Gou-ye didn't rush to respond, instead signaling Wei Xi to stand him up. Wei Xi immediately crouched down, while Lian Gou-ye observed the courtyard; at this distance, he shouldn't have any problems.

Wei Xi put down the hook and said, "I can get in from that distance if this medicine works as quickly as last time."

Thinking of the super low price Wei An sold it to her, Wei Xi was a little hesitant about the stability of the medicine, but the arrow was on the string and had to be shot, so Wei Xi just asked Lian Gouqie to do it.

Lian Gouzhena took out one of his throwing knives and removed the handle, revealing the silver needle hidden inside. Wei Xi glanced at this cunning thief, who had quite a lot of small props.

Wei Xi had no idea that he was secretly complaining as he poked the silver needle into the medicine bottle, pulled it out, and observed the powder attached to it.

"Do you want some more?" Wei Xi estimated the guard's size and asked this question.

Lian Goujie whispered, "This needle of mine has been processed." Lian Goujie brought the needle close to Wei Xi's eyes. "There are grooves on it, and you're not the only one who has used drugs on people."

Wei Xi gave a thumbs up, and Lian Gou Xie raised his eyebrows. Wei Xi put the medicine away and stood up with Lian Gou Xie.

Lian Gouqie glanced at the guard, estimated the wind speed, and threw the silver needle out.

It must be said that Lian Gou's hook was fierce and accurate. The silver needle went straight to the side of the guard's neck, piercing the exposed skin. Senior Brother Wei and Senior Brother Chen were reliable again. The guard didn't even have time to touch his neck before he fell straight down.

The two men left Qingcheng Sect without going through the main gate. Lian Gou Xie directly climbed over the wall. Wei Xi was almost knocked down by him and rolled his eyes.

Wei Xi threw the flying claw onto the wall and pulled the rope up. Lian Gouyu knew from one look on Wei Xi's face that she was angry again and made a move to catch it, but Wei Xi moved her butt, jumped down, and retracted her claw in one go.

Business was the most important thing, so the two men walked over and saw that the guard had fallen down and couldn't fall any further. They wanted to pull out the silver needle, but Wei Xi reached out and turned the silver needle first.

"Don't waste it." Wei Xi pulled out the silver needle and returned it to Lian Gou Xie.

Lian Gou Xie saw that there was almost no medicine powder left in the groove, and his neck was aching.

Wei Xi pushed the door open a crack, and dust floated out along with the light coming through the crack.

No one in the house responded. Wei Xi and Lian Gou Xie exchanged glances. One holding the dagger held the dagger, and the other holding the knife held the knife. Lian Gou Xie took a step forward and entered the house before Wei Xi.

When I entered the room, I saw only a bed and a table. The room was bare, narrow and dark, and I could only vaguely see a figure on the bed.

After confirming there was no danger, Wei Xi immediately found the windows and pushed them, only to find they were sealed shut. Wei Xi could only turn back to the door, leaving a crack, hoping it would serve as a warning.

The man lying on the bed heard the noise, but didn't seem to move. Wei Xi was unsure of the prisoner's behavior, so the two of them approached cautiously.

When I approached the bed, I found a young man lying on it. He looked very handsome, but a little haggard. Only the rise and fall of his chest proved that he was still alive. He had his eyes closed.

Lian Gouqie pulled the corner of Wei Xi's clothes. Following Lian Gouqie's gaze, Wei Xi saw that there was a piece missing from the lower right corner of the quilt. The man's right leg was already disabled.

Wei Xi was not a philanthropist; she had come for the news, so she said, "The Hu people have already entered the city."

Before Wei Xi could finish his words, the man lying there opened his eyes. His eyes were bright and he looked at Wei Xi and Lian Gouye.

"Are you two immortal masters sent by the government?" The man propped himself up and coughed several times. "I heard a few days ago that I'm Sun Ji, the magistrate of Tangkou Town."

Finally finding the magistrate, Sun coughed twice and said, "Two monks, we've run into trouble. They said some barbarians have entered the city. Do you have any clues?"

Wei Xi didn't say anything at this moment, and even Gou Xie didn't know whether he should speak or not. He wished that he and Qin Feng were in front dragging people.

Unless this person tells the truth, Wei Xi will naturally not speak. He only speaks the words of the Hu people to let this person speak first.

She was not the only monk who came from afar who was anxious.

Sun Ji came from a serious family of selected officials. Although he was young, he knew exactly what this ragged little monk wanted. He said, "Master, County Magistrate Cheng and I are at odds with each other. May I ask if this Hu man is here for gold?"

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