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

Huangji hay and fodder yard.

When Zhu Qing and the other two arrived, the wind and rain intensified. Looking at the small village swaying in the storm, the three exchanged glances.

"I'm good at light footwork, so I can go in and investigate. You two can stay here and keep watch."

Without much hesitation, Zhu Qing gave the order in an ambiguous tone.

Although they belonged to two different government departments, both the two constables were inferior to him in terms of rank and power, so they had nothing to say and nodded in agreement.

Zhu Qing immediately used the Wild Goose Formation technique again, taking advantage of the sound of wind and thunder to quickly approach the hay storage area.

[Wild Goose Formation Skill +1]

【Wild Goose Formation Exercise (Completed)】

Midway through, a message appeared on Zhu Qing's front panel: the Wild Goose Formation Technique, which he had been using for a long time, had finally reached perfection through gradual accumulation.

Zhu Qing's eyes were slightly dazed, but she regained her composure in a flash. With a light touch of her toes, her body, which should have fallen smoothly, took flight again, stepping on a fallen leaf!

The rain-soaked sky resembled a rapid staircase leading into the distance, and Zhu Qing moved like a wild goose, ethereal and otherworldly.

The perfected Wild Goose Flight Technique, when practiced, truly allows the body to glide effortlessly like a wild goose!

Zhu Qing was overjoyed, and then silently landed in the hay storage area.

The hay yard was not large, consisting of only one wooden hut and two sheds.

There were more than a dozen haystacks piled up in the courtyard, all covered with thick oil paper, which provided perfect cover for Zhu Qing to sneak in.

As you approach the only wooden house, you can vaguely see two blurry figures swaying gently in the dim light.

"drink!"

"It's raining so hard, but the two of us brothers are enjoying some drinks and roast chicken here. It's so much fun!"

"After eating and drinking, I'll go to a nearby village and find a woman to relax with. I wouldn't even want to live like a god!"

"Hahaha!"

……

The two soldiers guarding the hay yard were drinking.

Zhu Qing didn't linger for long, but looked around and then her gaze settled on a triangular stone pier not far away.

As a place for storing and feeding livestock, the hay yard usually has storage rooms dug underground in addition to the haystacks placed in the yard to store some high-quality hay.

These storage rooms are usually waterproofed to keep them dry year-round, specifically to cope with the rainy season.

After all, ordinary horses can be fed with ordinary hay, but the fine horses ridden by important figures must be fed only fine, high-quality hay.

If the grain is indeed stored here, this kind of basement would be the best choice.

Zhu Qing rushed over quickly, reached out and lifted the triangular stone block weighing 300 jin (150 catties), then lifted the wooden plank underneath and jumped in.

puff~

A faint light from a tinderbox shone in the deep darkness, but as soon as the light spread, Zhu Qing froze on the spot.

In front of me were a large number of bulging cloth bags, neatly arranged, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Zhu Qing quickly stepped forward and leaned closer to the firelight to see clearly that three lines of text were printed on one of the bags.

"Ministry of Revenue, Garrison of the Capital, Grain Supply: 50,000 shi, March 15th."

Official dismissal: Li Ping.

Weighing supervisor: Liu Shichang.

This is really military rations!

Zhu Qing's eyes lit up; he never expected that he would actually discover the grain hidden here on this trip.

Now the evidence is conclusive.

What gets damp and moldy is used as waste feed.

Pure nonsense.

You've embezzled public funds and stolen from your position!

Zhu Qing then glanced inside and confirmed that all 50,000 shi of grain were piled up here.

He then unloaded a bag of grain, opened it, and poured all the golden wheat grains into several bamboo baskets, while casually stuffing the remaining cloth bag into his pocket.

Leave.

He leaped out of the cellar and put the triangular stone block back in its original place.

At this moment, two soldiers inside the room were drinking heartily. Zhu Qing glanced at them coldly and then disappeared into the night.

On the small hill, the two constables saw Zhu Qing arrive and quickly went up to ask him questions.

"The military rations are right here."

Zhu Qing didn't elaborate, but looked at the two men and said, "You two should hurry back to Taoyuan Town and ask Constable Zhan and the others to come and recover the stolen goods as soon as possible. I will stay here to guard the place in case anything happens."

The two constables exchanged a glance, and one of them nodded: "Alright, Commander Zhu, have you taken any physical evidence? Please hand it over to me as well, it will be more convincing."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qing didn't think much of it at first. After nodding her chin, she reached into her bosom to take out the cloth bag.

But when I glanced at the ground, I noticed that the hoofprints were very messy and covered a wide area, which did not seem to be made by three horses.

In an instant, his naturally cautious nature caused him to stop, a sense of unease rising in his heart.

clang!

He suddenly felt a tingling sensation on his back, and the crisp sound of colliding reached his ears.

Zhu Qing turned around and saw another constable holding a short knife, stabbing him in the back.

The sharp blade only pierced Zhu Qing's clothes. Even though he tried his best, he couldn't even break through his skin, as if he had stabbed a steel plate.

The constable looked completely bewildered, his eyes wide with surprise.

call!

Then a strong wind howled, and with a loud crack, his head was sent flying by Zhu Qing's brutal punch.

[Attribute value +3]

This scene left the remaining constable speechless, his body frozen in place, and the knife he had just drawn trembled violently.

What kind of monster is this?

This sneak attack couldn't even break the opponent's skin!

Although they knew they were only at the early stage of the Body Refining realm, and in terms of realm and combat power, they were no match for Zhu Qing.

But that only applies to direct combat; if it's a sneak attack, the outcome is uncertain.

With the steel daggers in their hands and the unexpected sneak attack, even if they can't kill Zhu Qing immediately, they can at least seriously injure him.

But the result?

The sound of metal clashing when the blade struck him was quite shocking.

In desperation, he threw down his long sword and knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Please spare my life, Lord Baihu! Spare my life!"

"We had no choice; we were forced into it!"

"After you left, the people Liu Shichang sent..."

Whoosh!

In the blink of an eye, a sharp sound pierced the air.

Zhu Qing's eyes sharpened, and he raised his hand to slash out with his sword, knocking the poisoned arrow that was about to kill the constable to the ground.

"I won't take your life; I'll keep your foul tongue here to testify in court."

Zhu Qing gave a cold snort and instantly pointed out with her jade-like finger, causing the constable to fall to the ground in a daze, unable to move like a stone statue.

He turned his head to look into the distance, where several figures were clustered together.

They were all dressed in dark night clothes, wearing straw hats, and carrying long knives or spears.

Although they did not show their true faces, judging from their rapid approach and positioning, they were definitely several military warriors.

In that instant, two thoughts flashed through Zhu Qing's mind.

First, among the personnel who came from the capital to handle the case, there were scoundrels who colluded with Liu Shichang.

Otherwise, how would Liu Shichang have known that they had begun investigating these hayfields and ravines?

Secondly, these people were originally Liu Shichang's subordinates who were stationed here to guard the grain.

Upon closer reflection, Zhu Qing rejected the second possibility.

Because if these people were already there, they would never have allowed themselves to go in and search.

Therefore, this is likely the first scenario.

There were scoundrels within their ranks.

Yang Ting?

Zhu Qing immediately thought of this guy. He was a man who would do anything to get promoted and make money. He had previously advocated for a hasty conclusion to the case so as not to offend anyone.

Looking back now, he is the prime suspect.

These thoughts flashed through Zhu Qing's mind in the blink of an eye.

In any case, we have to deal with these problems first.

On a cold, rainy night, blood mist exploded one after another.