Madmen don't keep diaries

Chapter 183 182 Temple, the dumb eats coptis
The temple removed the talisman.

There is no other way but to withdraw. If we really wait for the Water Conservancy Bureau to take tough measures, they will not be as polite as they are now.

Secondly, Zhang Qiuchi still had a glimmer of hope in his heart - he thought that after Hong Shenghuo searched the temple to no avail, the next target would be the church.

It's not unacceptable if both sides get hit a few times.

But the result was beyond his expectations.

After a rough search by the Water Control Bureau, Hong Shenghuo gathered the officials from the government office together and led them out of the temple.

Seeing Feng Xiuhu blocking the gate, Mayor Yan Qingtian calmly retreated behind the crowd - that arrow really left him with a psychological trauma.

Hong Shenghuo stepped forward and bowed, "Fan City is dependent on the government office for its operations. Many government affairs have accumulated and need to be handled by officials. The dispute over the church temple should not have involved the government office. It is the duty of the Water Control Bureau to escort the officials away from this troubled place. The church should let them go."

Feng Xiuhu touched his chest in return, and nodded with a smile: "No problem."

He raised his hand to signal the troops behind him to disperse: "Let them go."

The atmosphere eased and Yan Qingtian felt that he was fine again.

He walked out from behind the crowd, belly bulging, and came to Hong Shenghuo. He smiled and nodded at Feng Xiuhu, "I think Father Feng is reasonable. Considering that you are still young, I will not pursue the previous misunderstanding. However, I still want to explain some inappropriate aspects to you. I can at least offer five suggestions for improvement..."

Feng Xiuhu suddenly reached out and pulled Yan Qingtian to his side. "Five suggestions are not enough? If you have so much to say, why not stay and talk more? I just happen to be in need of a military advisor, and I think you'd be a good fit."

Yan Qingtian's face changed drastically, and he waved his hands quickly: "No, no, the government office is busy, I don't have time to help you with any advice."

Feng Xiuhu smiled and said, "Then just shut up and leave with your tail between your legs."

Yan Qingtian quickly hid behind Hong Shenghuo.

The Water Control Bureau led their people away, but there was no follow-up action on the church.

Zhang Qiuchi finally couldn't help it, and he stood inside the door and stretched out his hand and shouted, "Admiral Hong!"

Hong Shenghuo turned around and asked, "What's going on?"

Zhang Qiuchi laughed dryly: "Did you forget something?"

Hong Shenghuo said calmly: "Master Zhang, make it clear."

Zhang Qiuchi sensed something was wrong - he had hinted at this point, and Hong Shenghuo was not a fool, how could he not understand?

Song Chungui was anxious and pointed at the church's army formation and blurted out: "Why did the Water Control Bureau turn a blind eye to the church's crimes?"

Ren Pingsheng quickly grabbed Song Chungui, but Song Chungui shook him off, saying, "Why are you stopping me? There's clearly something fishy going on here! You took away my temple-protecting talisman and turned around to leave. Isn't this obviously taking sides? You, Hong Shenghuo, do you really think this is Xijun Temple?"

Hong Shenghuo remained expressionless. He glanced back at Feng Xiuhu, then clasped his fists towards Zhang Qiuchi. "To be honest, before searching the temple, the Water Control Bureau interrogated the church overnight. After a thorough investigation, they confirmed that the Shenwei Cannon incident had nothing to do with the church. Searching the temple last was already a great show of respect... If the temple doesn't want to take it, the Water Control Bureau can take it back."

Zhang Qiuchi quickly apologized with a smile: "Of course I want the honor given by the Water Control Bureau."

Ren Pingsheng failed to hold Song Chungui back, and Song Chungui rushed forward, pointed at Hong Shenghuo's nose and shouted, "You're lying! Then how do you explain the removal of my temple-protecting talisman?"

boom!
The bullet landed at Song Chungui's feet, leaving a dent - it was fired by the personal guard.

The sailors shouted in unison: "Retreat!"

Song Chungui's face turned pale and he hurriedly retreated back inside.

Hong Shenghuo spoke slowly.

"According to orders, we investigated the case first and rescued the officials later. The Water Control Bureau never interfered in the dispute between the church and the temple from beginning to end. I acted according to the rules, but the High Priest came to me to ask for an explanation..." Hong Sheng raised his eyelids and said, "Then why don't you follow me back to the Water Control Bureau and explain it in detail."

Zhang Qiuchi pulled Song Chungui behind him, smiled dryly, and bowed, "Why bother? The work of the Water Control Bureau has been completed, so we won't see you off any further."

Hong Shenghuo nodded slightly, turned around and left: "Return to camp."

The officials left through the church formation under the escort of sailors.

Feng Xiuhu waved from behind: "Walk slowly!"

When I turned around again, the temple gate was closed.

Feng Xiuhu is ready to go.

Kalus came to his side and said, "The Divine Guards have been up all night. I suggest they rest for a while and regroup after they've had their fill before starting the assault."

Feng Xiuhu complained, "The temple didn't eat? Without the talisman's protection, now is the time when they are most worried. We can't miss this opportunity."

Out of consideration for Feng Xiuhu's face, Kalus wanted to refute but was unable to open his mouth.

Guard Officer Morgan suddenly appeared again: "No!"

He had no such scruples—it wasn't the first time anyway.

Feng Xiuhu turned to look at him: "Why are you here again?"

Guard Officer Morgan said, "Although we've lost the talisman's protection, this is also their most tense time. If we resort to direct assault, our losses will be no less."

Kallius quickly nodded in agreement. "That's right. Furthermore, the temple is currently defending it. As the attackers, we will inevitably pay a higher price. Therefore, we need to be fully prepared, rather than sending our exhausted soldiers into the enemy's clutches."

Feng Xiuhu left angrily.

Although they don't want to admit it, they are indeed more experienced and what they say makes more sense.

He found Shunzi in the team.

Shunzi saw Feng Xiuhu early in the morning, but Feng Xiuhu was negotiating with Hong Shenghu just now, and the Divine Guards around him did not move, so Shunzi was embarrassed to greet Feng Xiuhu rashly.

Shunzi looked in good spirits. He had been guarding the west stairs with Kalus yesterday and had a lot of free time, so he rested well.

Feng Xiuhu pulled him aside and whispered, "There are still tough battles to fight. Remember not to rush forward impulsively. Just hide in the back and make a name for yourself. We two brothers still have a long way to go. There's no need to fight here."

Shunzi nodded in agreement: "I understand, brother."

While we were chatting, Mike suddenly came over.

He pressed the brooch into Feng Xiuhu's hand and said, "Elder Vadra said that if you haven't returned by daybreak, he'll let me go and inform you again; but if you do return, he'll let you go to him in person."

Feng Xiuhu rolled his eyes and took in the deep meaning.

This old fox had a good plan to stay out of it - if Feng Xiuhu was not released by dawn, it meant that the Water Control Bureau had sufficient evidence and was unwilling to release him. He, Vadracho, did not rush to show up that night, which meant that the matter had nothing to do with the church. After Mike went to look for him for the second time, he would ask the Water Control Bureau for the person, thus drawing a clear line between them and earning Feng Xiuhu's favor.

If Feng Xiuhu came back, it would mean that the matter was over. He could just stand still and wait for Feng Xiuhu to come forward and tell him the whole story.

Feng Xiuhu cursed in his heart, but the church was not going to mobilize troops for the time being, and he happened to have some free time, so he rushed to the upper city.

(End of this chapter)