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Chapter 180 Completion Reward: Six Meridians Divine Sword Mastery! (Two Chapters Combined)

Chen Tao added.

"Moreover, I heard that the masters of the Hengshan Sect, Huangshan Sect, and Huashan Sect, who have a long-standing relationship with the Taishan Sect, have joined forces to capture Huo Shuyan, the Flying Rainbow Swordsman, and escorted him to the Quanzhen Sect, the leader of the Taoist sects in the north, to ask the Quanzhen Sect to uphold justice and let him explain the whole story."

But Huo Shuyan insisted that he was innocent. When asked where he was on the night of the incident at Taishan Sect, he hesitated and refused to say. When he did say it, he was evasive.

Rumors are circulating in the martial arts world that the Dong Sect took advantage of the Taishan Sect's weakness to destroy their arch-enemy.

As the leader of the Taoist sects in the north, the Quanzhen Sect has decided to issue invitations to all Taoist sects in the north, as well as renowned heroes and elders in the martial arts world, on the first day of the twelfth lunar month, thirteen days from now, to hold a public trial.

If it is ultimately confirmed that the Kongtong Sect was responsible, then the righteous forces of the martial arts world must be united to bring justice to the massacre of the Taishan Sect!

Upon hearing this, Li Fu recalled the day he glimpsed Huo Shuyan, the Flying Rainbow Swordsman, in Yanzhou City. Huo Shuyan, a highly accomplished disciple of the Daoist sect, was sneaking out of a brothel to stealthily make his way to the brothel.

"Mount Tai is more than a thousand miles away from Yanzhou."

"Unless a person can grow wings, it is absolutely impossible to travel between two places in one night and commit murder and massacre."

Therefore, it was definitely not Huo Shuyan who wiped out the entire Taishan family.

And the reason he refused to reveal his true whereabouts that night was —”

He paused, then continued.

"I'm afraid it's too embarrassing to say, I dare not say it."

Once he reveals that he once frequented a brothel, not only will the Lingdong Sect's thousand-year-old reputation be ruined and it become a laughing stock in the martial arts world, but from the perspective of his personal future, such a scandalous affair will definitely disqualify him from becoming the next leader of the Lingdong Sect, and he may even be expelled from the sect.

However, his dishonesty only strengthened the suspicion against him.

Chen Tao said.

"The boss is right. When I heard about this, I also suspected that there was something fishy about it, and that someone might be deliberately framing him."

He turned to Xiao Gao and asked him again.

"Did you say something during an argument?"

Xiao Gao looked ashamed.

"I—I heard them say with certainty that Huo Shuyan was killed by the Kongtong Sect, which has always been at odds with the Taishan Sect. I was indignant and said that the Flying Rainbow Swordsman might have been wronged."

They didn't believe me, so I blurted out—I said that during the days when the Taishan Sect had its incident, I had seen Master Huo in Yanzhou.

I didn't dare say anything more.

He didn't dare mention the brothel, only saying that he had seen it in Yanzhou.

A glint of light flashed in Li Fu's eyes.

"If someone is deliberately trying to frame Huo Shuyan and thus harm the Dong Sect, then any witnesses or evidence that could overturn this framing will be a thorn in their side."

Your claim that you saw Huo Shuyan in Yanzhou will naturally lead to your being silenced.

A chill ran down everyone's spine in the cell.

If this was a deliberate scheme, where someone first wiped out the entire Taishan Sect and then used that as a pretext to target the deeply rooted Dong Sect, then the scale of their plot, the ruthlessness of their methods, and the depth of their intentions are truly chilling!

There's probably more to this pool than meets the eye.

Li Fudao.

"These next few days, Xiao Gao should stay in the yamen and not go out unnecessarily."

Once the public trial of the Quanzhen Sect has concluded and the truth comes to light, safety will naturally be assured.

The Quanzhen School has a long history and profound cultural heritage. It is a leading force in Taoism and should not be easily deceived.

What's false can never become true, and we're probably not the only ones who can testify for Huo Shuyan.

The reason Huo Shuyan would rather take the blame than tell the truth might be because he felt the accusation had too many flaws and that others could testify for him, so he didn't need to reveal the truth.

"Yes—yes, boss."

Xiao Gao was pale and restless. This time, he truly understood the weight of the saying "disaster comes from the mouth."

"We all saw Huo Shuyan back then," someone said in a trembling voice, realizing that they were also in danger.

A sense of unease settled over everyone.

"Boss, Xiao Gao has already exposed what happened that night. Could someone with ulterior motives take this opportunity to find out that we were all together that day at Zuixianlou?"

Chen Tao said.

Li Fu pondered for a moment, just as he was about to say that it wasn't impossible.

Just then, a voice announced from outside the door that an imperial document had arrived.

What was delivered this time was a transfer order document stamped with the wax seal of the Six Doors General Office.

It should have been issued from the imperial court along with the imperial edict, but one came from the palace and the other from the Six Doors (a government agency).

"Imperial edict from the Six Doors General Headquarters: Li Fu, a fourth-rank constable in Yanzhou, is hereby informed —"

Li Fu unfolded the document and examined it carefully.

The article first praises his achievements in the pursuit of Tie Liu Wang, then shifts its focus to the recent uproar in the martial arts world about the massacre of the Taishan Sect.

The Six Doors (a government agency) has the responsibility of overseeing the martial arts world. This case has a huge impact, and the Quanzhen Sect is about to hold a public trial, inviting heroes from all directions. With a diverse mix of people from all walks of life, the imperial court is naturally paying close attention.

The text mentions that Li Fu, a highly respected figure in the north with exceptional martial arts skills, has been invited by the Quanzhen Sect, and the request for a public trial is imminent.

The Six Doors General Headquarters issued a quelling order, hoping he could take this opportunity to secretly investigate the matter.

According to some intelligence received by the imperial court, there seems to be something else behind this case. It is feared that someone intends to use this conference to stir up trouble. We must be careful to prevent this from happening and maintain the status quo to avoid major chaos.

A separate line of small print was attached at the end of the document, along with a quelling order.

This order was specially made by the Six Doors. If the holder of the order encounters an emergency, he/she can use this order to immediately notify the local government and mobilize all the constables and yamen runners in the area to suppress any possible large-scale riots.

Li Fu unfolded a small brocade pouch that had been sent with the letter and poured out a token that was two fingers wide and three inches long.

The token felt heavy in my hand, with a dark color. The front was engraved with two seal characters, "平乱" (pingluan), while the back had the inscription "Issued by the Six Doors General Office" in fine detail.

He rubbed the token between his fingertips.

The Six Doors (a government agency) oversees all the constables in the land and has the power to monitor the martial arts world. This order to quell the rebellion is an extension of their power.

In terms of the authority to deploy troops and command government forces, it was naturally far less useful than the imperial edicts in his possession.

However, it is also a token of great significance within the Six Doors system and even among the constables of local government offices.

The holder of this order is obligated to cooperate fully and await orders, as if a high-ranking official from the Six Doors were to personally appear.

Li Fu put the token down and glanced at the document again.

The instructions in the letter were actually quite lenient; they did not require him to thoroughly investigate the Taishan family massacre, nor did they explicitly order him to find the real culprit behind it all.

It's more like he's meant to act as eyes and ears, observing the situation and gathering information at this public trial. If any signs of things getting out of control or a conspiracy are detected, he should immediately issue a quelling order, contact the government to intervene and suppress the unrest, and ensure that this large-scale gathering of江湖 (jianghu, the martial arts world) figures doesn't escalate into an uncontrollable chaos.

"After all, it's a large gathering of martial arts figures."

Li Fu put down the document and pondered to himself.

"The imperial court naturally cannot ignore this and will certainly monitor and investigate it secretly."

Especially given the apparent sabotage behind this incident, with unclear signs, the imperial court must handle the matter with even greater caution to prevent unforeseen circumstances.

Just then, the Heavenly Book appeared before Li Fu's eyes, the ink flowing and revealing new characters.

The Taishan Sect tragedy is shrouded in mystery. The mastermind behind it framed the culprit with ulterior motives. We urge you, sir, to investigate the truth, dispel the fog, nip the disaster in the bud, and quell a conspiracy that may sweep across the martial arts world.

The ringleader must be captured and severely punished.

Completing this will reward you with the Six Meridians Divine Sword Mastery.

"Six Meridian Divine Sword Mastery?"

Li Fu's gaze fell on the last few words, and a sharp glint appeared in his eyes.

This is an amazing skill!

This is truly the perfect time to come.

He recently acquired the fully mastered Wind-Swept Willow Sword, and his swordsmanship has leaped from not being able to master a single sword technique to reaching the pinnacle of the martial arts world. However, by nature, he does not like to rely on external weapons and often fights empty-handed.

"And this Six Meridian Divine Sword is precisely a supreme qi sword technique that uses profound internal energy as its foundation, transforming qi into a sword, and using the fingers as the sword!"

If he could learn it, he would be able to use invisible sword energy to perform sword techniques, wielding them freely and without restraint.

Moreover, the Six Meridians Divine Sword is a rare and formidable skill in the martial arts world, far superior to the crude method of simply releasing true energy to injure the enemy.

"The Six Meridian Divine Sword is a technique that uses pure internal energy to circulate along six meridians, including the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin and the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming. It condenses the energy at the fingertips and transforms it into six invisible swords of varying lengths, weights, and characteristics."

These six sword techniques each possess profound mysteries; some are powerful, some are agile, some are swift, some are ancient, and some can even be unleashed simultaneously from all six meridians, their sword energy crisscrossing and invincible—truly martial arts masterpieces beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Of course, such a powerful Six Meridian Divine Sword requires extremely high internal energy and consumes a great deal of it.

Even if an ordinary person acquires this martial art, they cannot use it effectively. They can hardly even maintain a single stream of sword energy, let alone unleash all six streams simultaneously.

"My century-old cultivation should be more than enough."

He is extremely skilled at recovering his Qi with the Nine Yang Divine Skill, and the Lingbo Steps also have the effect of recovering Qi. Even if he activates all six meridians at once, he should be able to do it.

The official order from the imperial court was not demanding; it simply required him to prioritize stability and ensure that the conference did not cause any trouble.

The Heavenly Book, however, points directly to the core of the case, demanding that he uncover the truth, eliminate the culprit, and be rewarded with mastery of the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

"Six Meridian Divine Sword Mastery —"

It seems that this trip to the Quanzhen Sect in Zhongnan Mountain is inevitable.

Li Fu himself was also somewhat curious about this tragic case that shocked the martial arts world.

Who exactly is it that has such means and ruthlessness to slaughter the Taishan Sect, a prestigious sect, and then shift the blame eastward to the Dong, another major Taoist sect with a thousand-year history?

Is this merely an act to vent personal grievances and settle old scores?

Or is there a deeper scheme hidden behind this, a desire to overthrow the Kongtong Sect and disrupt the martial arts world in the north, or perhaps—

—Is there an even more astonishing purpose?

A few days later, the Quanzhen Sect's petition was indeed delivered to the Yanzhou government office, confirming the court's intelligence.

Please note that the lettering is made of plain-colored gold-flecked paper, with elegant and unrestrained handwriting, exuding the unique otherworldly air of Taoism.

The opening paragraph reads.

"Respectfully invite Li Fu, the Chief Constable, who has unleashed the Divine Dragon Palm."

Although he lived in the north, he solved many strange cases, punished the wicked and eliminated evil, and was deeply appreciated by the people. His chivalrous reputation spread far and wide, and his prestige was well-established.

"Regarding matters in the north, if you could speak on them, the people would all submit, and the villains would tremble in fear."

With a slight shift in tone, the author briefly recounts the massacre of the Taishan Sect, the suspected capture of the Flying Rainbow Swordsman of Kongtong, and the joint petition by the three sects, with the Quanzhen Sect at the forefront, to convene a public trial, before continuing on to the following text.

"This matter is of great importance and involves many aspects, and it especially needs the joint consideration of enlightened and discerning individuals."

Having long admired Constable Li's keen insight and decisive action, I hereby extend this invitation to cordially invite you to grace our Zhongnan Quanzhen Taoist temple with your presence on the first day of the twelfth month, to jointly examine this case and bear witness to uphold justice in the martial arts world.

The invitation was sincere and well-mannered.

"Almost all the major sects in the northern martial arts world will be present at this public trial. To be honest, although I have gained some fame in the martial arts world now, I have never participated in such a grand event in the martial arts world before."

Li accepted the invitation, made some simple preparations, and then set off for Zhongnan Mountain with minimal luggage.

After traveling for several days, he was not in a hurry and enjoyed the scenery along the way. One day at noon, he arrived at a town.

At the entrance of the town, there was a rather large teahouse with its flags fluttering in the breeze.

Li Fu was about to go inside to rest and have a meal when he heard a familiar greeting filled with surprise as soon as he stepped into the shop.

"Young Master Li Fu?"

It really is you!

Li Fu looked up and saw a large table by the window, around which sat more than ten people, all dressed in Taoist robes and exuding an air of refinement.

The one who stood up to greet them was an old Taoist priest with a clean-shaven beard and piercing eyes; he was Master Chongling of the Laoshan School.

Li Fu recognized him; this Daoist Chongling had joined him on an adventure into the Bailongdui Desert when he was solving the mystery of the Golden Tower Sand Ruins, and they had gone through some hardships together.

I never expected to see you here.

Li Fu smiled slightly and greeted them.

"Master Chongling, how have you been?"

Master Chongling strode forward, performed the proper Taoist bow, looked him up and down, his face filled with a mixture of emotion and disbelief.

"Young Master Li, you shouldn't be called Officer Li anymore."

It's true—a day apart feels like three autumns!

Although the old Taoist priest cultivates in the mountains, he has heard of your series of famous deeds that have shaken the martial arts world. Even though he has seen your martial arts skills before, he couldn't believe his ears at first.

The young swordsman I saw that day has now become the world-renowned Palm Dragon Master!

Li Fu exchanged a few polite words with him.

Master Chongling was very grateful and warmly welcomed him. He quickly led him to the table and introduced him to everyone present.

"Sect Leader, fellow disciples, please greet them quickly."

This is none other than Li Fu, the Detective Li, who has recently become famous throughout the martial arts world!

The mystery of the Golden Tower Ruins was solved by Officer Li's quick wit, decisiveness, and superb martial arts skills, which led him to uncover the true culprit.

I fear I, along with my poor disciple, will perish in that White Dragon Mound, not to mention avenging my fellow disciples who suffered such cruelty and were treated like livestock in a pen!

At this point, he still harbored some resentment about the past, showing how deeply those events affected him and how painful they still are to this day.

The old Taoist priest at the head of the table, with a refined and ancient face, a long beard, and a calm and dignified demeanor, stood up. He was none other than Yun Qizi, the head of the Laoshan Sect.

Holding a whisk, he quickly bowed deeply to Li Fu, his attitude extremely earnest.

"I, Yunqizi, on behalf of the people of Laoshan, express my gratitude to Constable Li for his kindness in helping us and eliminating evil in the past."

After Chongling returned, he explained everything that happened in the desert in detail. Although the disciples of my sect who were unfortunately robbed are no longer able to regain their minds, it is fortunate that they were able to avenge their great grudge and were spared from continuing to fall into the clutches of evil.

Officer Li's noble character will be remembered forever in Laoshan.

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