Wife is hell

Chapter 59 The Remorseful Sugar Widow
"Elder Zhao from Divine Phoenix Island?"

Yu Zhengqing frowned, suddenly remembering that the other party seemed to have come to the patrol office to report a case a few days ago.

It is said that one of her apprentices has gone missing.

At the time, the patrol officers were busy investigating cases and didn't have time to investigate missing persons, so they ignored her.

"Let her in."

Yu Zhengqing said in a deep voice.

Before long, Zhao Ling, dressed in a Taoist robe, entered the main hall of the Yang residence.

Her disciple, Shi Xueying, followed behind her.

The girl wore a long chiffon dress, her clothes fluttering, as beautiful as a lily, but her brows were shrouded in a layer of weariness and sorrow.

Too much has happened recently.

My senior sister went missing, my younger brother went to jail, and now Mu Jiang is in jail too...

Although she had severed ties with Mu Jiang, he was still imprisoned because of her brother's situation, so she tried to ask her master for help, but her master's response was the same as last time.

Fortunately, according to my sister, Mu Jiang will be released soon.

This also eased the burden on her mind somewhat.

She had intended to visit Mu Jiang in prison at her sister's request, but she was afraid that her master would find out and scold her for not having a firm Daoist heart and being troubled by worldly emotions, so she eventually gave up the idea.

"This humble Taoist priest, Zhao Ling, greets Manager Yu."

Zhao Ling bowed slightly.

Shi Xueying also curtsied respectfully.

Yu Zhengqing had no interest in pleasantries and went straight to the point: "Elder Zhao, I heard you have some leads to provide."

Zhao Ling nodded: "Master Yu, may I examine the body first?"

Yu Zhengqing nodded.

Zhao Ling thanked them and moved to the bodies covered with white sheets, bending down to examine them carefully.

Shi Xueying's gaze swept over the corpses, and when she saw Yang Litie's face, which was completely disfigured, she felt a churning in her stomach and a chill run through her body.

What kind of murderer could be so ruthless?

Zhao Ling examined several corpses, her brows furrowing deeper and deeper. After a long while, she approached Yu Zhengqing and solemnly said:

"Master Yu, when I heard the descriptions of the symptoms of these deceased this morning, I already had my doubts. Judging from their symptoms, they were indeed killed by attacks from spirits."

And this method of attack... bears a striking resemblance to the 'Chaotic Spirit Bell' wielded by my disciple."

"The Bell of Chaos?"

Upon hearing this, the officers from the surrounding patrol offices perked up.

I didn't expect to get a clue so quickly.

Yu Zhengqing's gaze narrowed slightly: "In your opinion, these people were killed by your disciple's spirit creature?"

"This humble Taoist priest dares not make a rash judgment."

Zhao Ling shook her head.

Huang Kezi, standing to the side, said with dissatisfaction:
"Since it's your disciple's spirit object, you should be very familiar with it. What is there that you can't be sure about!"

Zhao Ling quickly explained:

"My lords, the power of my disciple's Chaotic Spirit Bell lies in disturbing the mind and causing confusion. However, its power is far less than what these dead people have suffered."

"So, is it or isn't it?"

Zhang Huan spoke urgently.

Zhao Ling looked troubled: "The patterns of attacks these victims suffered before their deaths are indeed similar to those of the Chaos Bell. But in terms of power... it is more than ten times stronger than the Chaos Bell."

Everyone was speechless.

That's just a pointless statement.

"Haven't you found your apprentice yet?"

Yu Zhengqing suddenly asked.

Zhao Ling's expression darkened, and she slowly shook her head: "She hasn't been found yet. I suspect that the Spirit Sect kidnapped her."

Yu Zhengqing said calmly:

"So you speculate that the Spirit Cult kidnapped your disciple and managed to enhance the power of her Chaos Bell, which was then used to slaughter the entire Yang family, is that right?"

“I do have such concerns.” Zhao Ling nodded gently. “In the past, the Spirit Sect has also had precedents of using special secret methods to forcibly enhance the power of spiritual objects.”

Zhang Huan clenched his fists angrily and said:

"What exactly are these remnants of the Spirit Cult up to?! They caused trouble at Chongtian Temple a few days ago, kidnapped disciples from major sects, and now they've committed a massacre of an entire clan. They're too arrogant!"

“If this case involves the Spirit Cult, then let Envoy Gan investigate. The position of Chief Envoy is specifically established to eradicate evil sects like the Spirit Cult.”

Yu Zhengqing said to Zhao Ling, "In addition, I also suggest that you talk to Manager Tang."

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Just as Yu Zhengqing was arranging affairs, Tang Jinxian had already arrived at the county jail.

Upon entering the cell, Tang Jinxian saw Jiang Mu lying listlessly on a pile of straw, as if he had been squeezed and crushed by an 800-pound succubus all night.

"They were perfectly fine yesterday, how did they become like this today?"

Tang Jinxian assumed the other person hadn't rested well and didn't pay much attention. She went over and kicked the other person's leg.
"Get up, you're being released from prison today."

Jiang Mu had only recently woken up from his coma.

Although the pain has lessened, my muscles feel sore and weak all over, as if they have been hollowed out.

Even lifting a finger feels strenuous.

Little did they know that last night, the bell had captured a female ghost dressed in green.

He struggled to get up, but he couldn't muster any strength at all, and could only say helplessly, "Forget it, I'll just lie here for another day. I really can't get up."

Tang Jinxian's beautiful eyes widened.

This brat is actually refusing to leave?
"Stop dawdling and get up. A major case has occurred in the city today, and I don't have time to waste here with you."

"I really can't get up..."

Jiang Mu said weakly, "It rained heavily last night, and the prison was cold and damp. I was sweating and catching a chill... Feel my clothes, they're still damp."

Xiuxiu brought a torch, which made the cell brighter.

By the light of the fire, Tang Jinxian could see clearly that the other person's face was completely bloodless, frighteningly pale.

Her pretty face suddenly changed color. She hurriedly squatted down and reached out to touch the other person's forehead, but the burning temperature made her pull her hand back: "Why is the fever so high?"

At this moment, she finally believed that Jiang Mu had indeed caught a severe cold.

Immediately, the woman roared in fury:

"What's wrong with the jailer here? He didn't even notice the person was so sick! Xiuxiu, give me—"

"Alright, alright, it's none of their business."

Jiang Mu hurriedly grabbed her skirt, "I told them not to disturb her. It's alright, she'll be fine after resting for a couple of days."

"Still lying down? If you lie down any longer, you'll become a corpse!"

Tang Jinxian blushed with anger.

She regretted backing down in the county government hall, allowing them to detain her for three days. She should have done everything in her power to rescue her then and there.

I'm so incredibly stupid!

Becoming an official... I'm not a donkey, why should I be pushed around by those ridiculous rules in officialdom?

The woman felt both regret and annoyance.

"Come on, I'll carry him—Xiuxiu, you carry him!"

Tang Jinxian quickly changed her mind before she could finish speaking.

"it is good."

Xiuxiu didn't mind at all. She put the torch back and carried the exhausted Jiang Mu on her back.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps approached.

"Master Boss!"

But it was Mo Kunhai who strode over.

Behind them still followed the stern-faced, scarred woman, Gan Yuanyuan.

Mo Kunhai's gaze swept over Jiang Mu on Xiuxiu's back, a flash of anger crossing his face. He cupped his hands and said in a deep voice, "Your Excellency, according to the Great Qian Dynasty's Ming Law, you cannot—"

"boom!!"

Mo Kunhai was kicked away.

(End of this chapter)