If you don't bring disaster to the world, what kind of henchman are you to be?

She quietly surveyed the scene, her gaze lingering on the lifeless Ms. Chen for a moment, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

"Officer Zhan, I'm late. Miss Chen has already been murdered by villains," Zhu Qing said calmly.

The officers and soldiers around them looked at each other, their expressions complicated.

Zhan Hongyu nodded almost imperceptibly: "Lord Zhu, there's no need to blame yourself. Just do your best and leave the rest to fate."

Who are these two people?

Her last question was about the corpses of Lang Zhongyi and Kong Shuang lying on the ground.

Zhu Qing explained, "These two are Lang Zhongyi and Kong Shuang from the Huashan Sect. It has been found that Lang Zhongyi and Lin Zhigan are sworn brothers. It was these two who sneaked into the Chen family home and rescued Lin Zhigan."

"They swore to die rather than surrender, so I had no choice but to take their lives."

Huashan School.

Zhan Hongyu frowned slightly, then relaxed, put her hands behind her back, and said in a deep voice, "That's fine. These martial arts sects rely on their martial arts skills and have always disregarded the law. Even if Kong Shuang is the daughter of the Huashan Sect's leader, she cannot disregard the law like this."

"Guards, collect the body and close the case."

Immediately afterwards, Zhan Hongyu called Zhu Qing aside and asked, "Commander Zhu, I heard from the city guards that they also saw someone who looked very much like Yu Shizhou, a criminal wanted by the imperial court."

"It's him."

Seeing that Zhan Hongyu brought it up, Zhu Qing did not hide anything and said frankly, "As far as I know, Yu Shizhou and Lang Zhongyi knew each other before. This time, he fled to the capital with the intention of deceiving everyone. By chance, he ended up associating with Lang Zhongyi and his disciples."

"It's a pity he's a martial artist at the Bone Strengthening Realm. I'm no match for him. I lost him after chasing him for more than ten miles."

"Which direction did he go?" Zhan Hongyu asked.

Zhu Qing pointed in a direction: "There, but I think that since Yu Shizhou was able to escape all the way from Yongzhou to here, it is enough to prove that he is just a cunning and treacherous person. Even if Constable Zhan chases after him now, he will most likely return empty-handed."

"Fine."

Upon hearing this, Zhan Hongyu stopped insisting, but gave Zhu Qing a deep look and said:

"Lord Zhu, Minister Chen is my uncle. You have protected his reputation, and I thank you on his behalf."

She left her words brief and then turned to leave.

Zhu Qing touched her nose, and tacitly refrained from making anything explicit.

After the body was disposed of at the scene and everyone returned to the capital, Zhu Qing made an excuse to leave and took Yu Shizhou to the Huichun Pharmacy.

After wandering around for a while, he finally returned home at midnight and then eagerly opened the control panel.

[Realm Level: Late Stage of Flesh Refining (3/100)]

Martial Arts: White Ape Skill (Mastery 3/100)

Wild Goose Movement (Dacheng 80/100),

Jade-Crushing Finger (Beginner 65/100)

Soaring Step (Beginner 40/100)

Dragon Python Divine Skill (Unlocked)

[Attribute value: 13]

Having already mastered the Dragon Python Divine Skill, Zhu Qing no longer hesitated and immediately infused it with the current attribute values.

[Dragon Python Divine Skill +12]

【Dragon Python Divine Skill (Beginner 12/100)】

In an instant, a vast amount of martial arts knowledge was poured into Zhu Qing's mind. At the same time, his body was also undergoing amazing changes. His clothes bulged slightly, and continuous popping sounds rang out.

This change lasted for a full fifteen minutes before it stopped.

"Phew~"

At that moment, Zhu Qing breathed a sigh of relief and felt relaxed all over. Then she took off her clothes and examined her own changes by the candlelight.

The Dragon Python Divine Skill at the beginner level didn't make his muscles much more muscular, and at first glance, they didn't seem to have changed much. However, if you touched them, the hard, iron-like feel was completely different from before.

Zhu Qing then pulled out his knife and slashed his arm hard. He felt that it was similar to what had happened to Yu Shizhou. Even though he slashed hard once or twice, he didn't leave any wounds, only a shallow white mark.

That's what true invulnerability is.

"As a horizontal martial art of the Earth Rank, the Dragon Python Divine Skill is far more difficult to cultivate than most other martial arts in the world. Even though Yu Shizhou has been practicing it since childhood and it is a virgin skill, he has only just begun to understand it."

"Now that I have reached the entry level, my physical strength is far greater than before. This is one thing, but more importantly, there is a way to extricate myself from the yin energy within my body."

Zhu Qing felt relieved. After sheathing the knife, she sat down cross-legged and began to channel her qi and blood into her heart and lungs. She then used her jade-like hand to press several acupoints on her body, making her more sensitive to the flow of qi within her body.

Sure enough, a quarter of an hour later, Zhu Qing finally sensed a few faint, almost imperceptible, eerie aura.

It lies dormant within one's heart and lungs, usually remaining completely still, and is easily overlooked unless one consciously and attentively perceives it.

Zhu Qing's eyes hardened, and she immediately mustered her qi and blood, forcibly expelling a trace of sinister energy from her body.

As soon as this cold true energy was forced out of his heart and lungs, it pierced his flesh like a silver needle, causing excruciating pain that shot straight to the top of his head. Zhu Qing's forehead was instantly covered in cold sweat.

If it weren't for the Dragon Python Divine Skill tempering his body to an unyielding state, his meridians and blood vessels would probably have been pierced through long ago.

Come again!

……

The next day at noon, Zhu Qing arrived at the Northern Garrison Command. He had barely sat down when he met the Chen family steward who had previously given him the Gray Winter Blade.

He came today for no other reason than to learn about the events of last night's case from Zhu Qing, especially the situation of Miss Chen.

Zhu Qing, being a sensible person, did not reveal the truth. The steward, being a shrewd old man who had been in the Chen family for decades, was very clear about the truth of the case.

The butler was very grateful and gratified that Zhu Qing had taken the initiative to help cover up the scandal. Although he didn't say anything, his expression and actions spoke volumes.

Before leaving, the steward repeatedly invited Zhu Qing to visit the Chen residence in a few days, saying that it was on the orders of Vice Minister Chen.

Since Minister Chen extended such a warm invitation, Zhu Qing naturally did not refuse.

No sooner had Zhu Qing seen the steward off than he saw a Jinyiwei guard rushing towards him on horseback from afar.

His official robes were torn and ripped, his face was deathly pale, his demeanor was low, and his brows betrayed his exhaustion.

Looking at this person's face, he does seem somewhat familiar.

Zhu Qing narrowed his eyes, only then realizing that this person was a captain under his elder brother Zhang Sanshi.

"Case urgent! Case... Zhu Baihu!"

He stared intently and spotted Zhu Qing at the doorway. He immediately dismounted and staggered toward her.

"Commander Zhu, something terrible has happened..."

"What's with the panic? Catch your breath before you speak." Zhu Qing frowned slightly.

The former then forced down a breath, his face grave, and said, "Commander Zhu, there are powerful martial artists and bandits causing trouble in Taoyuan Town. They attacked us, and five of my brothers were killed or wounded. I risked my life to rush out and ask for help."

Taoyuan Town.

Zhu Qingwen pondered this.

When he arrested Lang Zhongyi and others yesterday, he wanted to go with Zhang Sanshi, but he learned from his sister-in-law that Zhang Sanshi was out on a case.

Zhu Qing didn't ask many questions at the time, but only after returning did he review the relevant case files.

It turned out that Zhang Sanshi was going to Taoyuan Town to handle a case of embezzlement in the army, and he was accompanied by several centurions from the Northern Garrison.

"Where's my older brother?" Zhu Qing asked quickly.

The man said with a solemn expression, "Commander Zhang was seriously injured, and I hid him in a farmer's house."

"Although there is no immediate danger, Lord Zhang's injuries are too severe. If he does not receive timely treatment, I'm afraid..."