Immortality begins with exchanging talent attributes.

Chapter 85 The Prison of Inquiry

When Wang Musheng changed into his black-robed guard uniform and rode to Chang Le Street with several subordinates, a large crowd had already gathered outside the Giant Whale Gambling House.

However, due to the imposing presence of the Black-Clad Guards, the onlookers kept their distance and dared not approach.

At the entrance of the gambling den, Zhou Yan was walking out, with Li Kun carrying a small box behind him.

After Song Hu and his men tied up Pan Lei, they were sealing up the gambling den with seals.

Seeing this, Wang Musheng's expression darkened slightly.

"stop!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan narrowed his eyes and turned his head to look in the direction from which the sound came.

A young man dressed in the uniform of a deputy centurion of the Black-Clad Guard was seen riding a horse, followed by several other Black-Clad Guards.

The man had a regular face, slightly protruding temples, and a powerful aura, clearly indicating that he was quite strong.

At the same time, two green lights slowly rose up.

[Strong as an ox (green)]

The target state is stable; the exchange requires a lifespan of 3 years.

[Avid Weapon Lover (Green)]

The target state is stable; the exchange requires a lifespan of 3 years.

The entry for "Double Green" refers to a centurion of the Black-Clad Guard!

His surprise attack on the Giant Whale Casino was to catch them off guard. Even the Giant Whale Gang hadn't arrived yet, so why did this person arrive so quickly?

Zhou Yan pondered inwardly, his expression unchanged. Holding the Mountain-Crushing Sword in one hand, he stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Zhou Yan, Captain of the Black-Clad Guard, greets this centurion. May I ask what brings you here, centurion?"

Wang Musheng did not answer immediately.

His gaze first fell on the Mountain Destroyer in Zhou Yan's hand.

Such a heavy weapon, yet the opponent lifted it with just one hand, without the slightest tremor in his arm.

That's some real strength.

Is this the country bumpkin Zhou Jing was talking about?

He seems to have some strength; could he be born with superhuman strength? But his cultivation level is too low. What's the use of just having power?

Wang Musheng pointed to the wooden crates in Li Kun's and the others' hands, and to the bound Pan Lei, and said coldly, "I told you to put your things down, didn't you hear me?"

Li Kun stepped forward and whispered in Zhou Yan's ear, "This is Wang Musheng, a deputy centurion, from the Wang family."

The Wang family member was a deputy centurion.

Zhou Yan suddenly realized what was happening, but his tone remained calm as he said, "Deputy Centurion Wang, we are under orders from Centurion Lu to arrest Pan Lei. As a deputy centurion, you have no authority over us."

Hearing the word "deputy centurion" twice in a row, Wang Musheng's eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.

He dislikes it most when others deliberately emphasize the word "deputy".

Upon seeing this, one of the guards in black uniform standing behind him immediately stepped forward and shouted sternly, "Insolence! How dare a mere captain speak to the Deputy Centurion like that? Do you intend to commit treason?"

Upon hearing this, Li Kun looked up and said, "You're the ones obstructing our investigation. What, are you trying to protect those involved?"

As soon as they opened their mouths, they each slapped a huge label on each other.

As fellow members of the Black-Clad Guards, who wouldn't know how to use such methods?

The situation reached a stalemate for a moment.

The people who had previously dared not approach also began to quietly cast their gazes over.

Wang Musheng's expression gradually turned cold, and his right hand unconsciously rested on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

Zhou Yan looked calmly at his opponent, but the Mountain-Crushing Sword in his hand was also poised to strike.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that more and more people were gathering around him. Wang Musheng placed his right hand on the hilt of his sword, but in his mind, he was constantly weighing the pros and cons.

The fact that the Giant Whale Gang is a force supported by the Wang family is no secret among the upper echelons of the city.

Knowing something is one thing, but bringing it out into the open is another.

If, because of Pan Lei, this peasant in front of us is killed, then Lu Qing Shuang only needs to seize on this matter to bring the relationship between the Wang family and the Giant Whale Gang to the forefront.

He would then be accused of protecting gangs and obstructing the Black-Clad Guards from handling cases.

Thinking of this, Wang Musheng suppressed the coldness in his eyes, gave Zhou Yan a deep look, and suddenly sneered, "You're quite good."

Zhou Yan cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you for your praise, Deputy Commander Wang. I dare not accept such a compliment."

Wang Musheng's face darkened, and he turned his horse around, shouting, "Retreat!"

Several subordinates were unwilling, but dared not disobey orders, and could only follow Wang Musheng as he rode away.

As the group gradually disappeared at the end of the long street, Zhou Yan's eyes narrowed slightly.

pity.

He deliberately kept referring to "Deputy Commander Wang" to provoke the other party into making a move.

If Wang Musheng publicly obstructs the investigation, Lu Qingshuang will be able to obtain evidence that the Wang faction's Xuanyi Guards are protecting the Giant Whale Gang.

This may not be enough to directly eliminate the Giant Whale Gang.

But at least it will make things escalate completely, giving Lu Qingshuang a reason to continue digging deeper into the Wang family.

Unexpectedly, Wang Musheng was able to swallow his anger.

Despite his young age, he is surprisingly shrewd and calculating, which makes him all the more dangerous.

It seems I must discuss this matter with Lu Qingshuang first.

"Walk!"

After saying something to the people behind him, Zhou Yan, holding the giant blade, strode towards the yamen.

"yes!"

Li Kun and the others followed behind.

The Black-Clad Guard's office, Lu Qingshuang's residence.

Listening to Zhou Yan's account, Lu Qing Shuang, whose face was still somewhat pale, looked at the young man before her and said, "So, you're saying that Pan Lei of the Giant Whale Gang was subdued by you in just two moves?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan raised the giant blade in his hand and said, "It's all thanks to this new weapon; I was just lucky."

Lu Qingshuang's cold gaze lingered on Zhou Yan for a moment before she said, "Being able to defeat a fourth-level martial artist in two moves is a testament to your strength; there's no such thing as luck involved."

Zhou Yan did not speak.

Lu Qingshuang continued, "There's nothing wrong with hiding your talents, but all the resources of the Xuanyi Guard will only be given to those who are valuable."

"You should know when to keep your abilities hidden, and when to show them off."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan remained silent for a moment before replying, "Your subordinate understands."

He understood this principle all too well, but his strength had indeed increased too quickly.

It has only been a little over two months since he transmigrated here, and he has already crossed four realms in succession, reaching the Fifth Refinement Realm.

If this speed were to be fully exposed, it would likely attract the attention of countless people.

"Good to know!"

Lu Qingshuang nodded slightly.

"As for the Wang family, you don't need to worry about them. I asked you to investigate the Giant Whale Gang. Just continue doing what you need to do. If the Wang family has any objections, tell them to come directly to me."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan's face immediately broke into a smile.

"Yes, thank you, Sister Lu."

He stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and then left the public housing.

The original Xuan Yi Wei Yamen, the Questioning Heart Prison.

Zhou Yan, who was visiting this place for the first time, couldn't help but feel a little curious.

After all, his original profession was as a prison guard.

Coming to this kind of prison place always gives me a sense of familiarity.

The Inquiry Prison is quite different from the county jail in Qingzhou. It is not dark and damp at all, but rather exceptionally dry and clean.

The ground and walls are all made of thick bluestone, and the passageway is large enough for several people to walk side by side.

Every three zhang (approximately 10 meters), there were two guards in black robes, making the defense extremely tight.

As Li Kun led the way, he said, "Sir, Pan Lei has been imprisoned. However, if you want to use the Grandmaster's will in the Heart-Questioning Prison for interrogation, you will need to spend additional merit points."

Upon hearing this unfamiliar statement, Zhou Yan raised an eyebrow slightly.

"The will of a grandmaster?"

Li Kun patted his forehead.

"I almost forgot, sir, this is your first time visiting the Heart-Questioning Prison."

After Li Kun's explanation, Zhou Yan finally understood what the "Heart-Questioning Prison" was.

In addition to its tight security and prisons, the Inquiry Prison also has several special interrogation rooms containing the martial arts will left behind by the grandmasters of the Black-Clad Guards.

These martial arts wills are sealed within the Heart-Questioning Jade. During interrogation, simply activating the Heart-Questioning Jade will unleash the Grandmaster's pressure, directly oppressing the prisoner's mind.

Those with weaker wills cannot hold out for long and will soon reveal the truth.

This is also the origin of the "Hell of Inquiry".

So that's how it is. What a "prison of inquiry"! This isn't just questioning your heart; it's forcefully entering your inner world.

"How many merits are required?"

Zhou Yan asked.

"The price of martial arts will varies depending on the master, but the cheapest one is still 100 merit points."

Li Kun replied.

Holy crap, that's so expensive!

After a moment's thought, Zhou Yan nodded and said, "Let's interrogate Pan Lei first. If he doesn't talk, then we'll consider using Grandmaster's Intimidation."

The two walked for a while in the wide passageway and came to an iron gate. Li Kun pushed the gate open and gestured.

Zhou Yan strode inside.

Inside, Song Hu and the others were already waiting.

"Greetings, Your Excellency."

Zhou Yan waved his hand and looked at Pan Lei, who was tied to the iron pillar in the center of the prison cell.

Pan Lei was covered in blood, clearly indicating that Song Hu and the others had given him a good welcome before Zhou Yan arrived.

Taking two steps forward, Zhou Yan looked at Pan Lei, who had his head down, and said, "Pan Jingang, are you going to tell the truth, or should I increase the intensity of the investigation?"

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