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Although he's a gambler, there might be other hidden reasons, and he could be the key to breaking through.
Yan Lingji crossed her arms, her face full of disdain, and scoffed, "Selling his wife for gambling debts, what a scumbag! He needs to learn a lesson."
Jing Ni's expression was stern as she added, "Before the operation, we must thoroughly investigate the clues. If there is the slightest mistake, Zhu Er may escape punishment."
Wei Changxuan stood up abruptly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd with unwavering resolve, and declared decisively, "This matter will not be tolerated; we will investigate it thoroughly. First, we will find Zhu Er, then we will find Zhang the Cripple to unravel the mystery. I refuse to believe that in a society governed by the rule of law, he can be allowed to run rampant!" The crowd nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with trust.
After listening to the old man's detailed account, Wei Changxuan frowned slightly and asked, "Young lady, do you know how much silver Zhang the Cripple owes Zhu Er?"
The young woman wept uncontrollably, sobbing, "My benefactor, it was thirty taels in total. Zhu Er is ruthless; in just a few months, my family was destroyed..."
The old man sighed and continued, "Young master, this Zhu Er is notorious. He's a local thug and has an unusual relationship with the county magistrate's brother-in-law. He keeps a group of thugs, and everyone in the bustling parts of the county has to pay protection money. The people dare not speak out against him because of his powerful connections. He acts arrogantly because of his connections."
Wei Changxuan said nothing more, took out thirty taels of silver ingots and placed them on the table, gently saying to the young woman, "Miss, take this to pay off your debts first. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, come find me at the best restaurant in the county town."
The young woman's eyes welled with tears, and she was about to get up to express her gratitude, but Mu Nanzhi stopped her: "Miss, please rest and recover first, there's no need to be so polite."
After Wei Changxuan and Mu Nanzhi left, the news quickly reached Zhu Er's ears.
Zhu Er flew into a rage, his eyes wide, and kicked over the table, roaring, "Who dares to be so bold? Investigate them!"
After his men discovered the origins of Wei Changxuan and his group, Zhu Er was furious and led his men to the most bustling tavern in the county town.
At this moment, Wei Changxuan and Mu Nanzhi were in a tavern. Wei Changxuan inquired about Zhu Er's whereabouts from the owner, who looked fearful, avoided his gaze, and stammered, unwilling to say more.
At this moment, Zhu Er barged in with his men, snarling, "Kid, you ruined my plans? Today I'll show you what happens when you offend me!"
Wei Changxuan calmly stood up, his expression serene, his eyes stern: "You have committed many evil deeds and bullied the weak. Now that I have come across you, I will not stand idly by. I advise you to surrender, confess your crimes, and strive for leniency."
Zhu Er sneered: "You? Brothers, beat them to death!"
His men charged forward wielding clubs, but Wei Changxuan dodged and unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks. In a matter of moments, Zhu Er's men collapsed to the ground, groaning in pain.
Zhu Er was shocked, but still stubbornly said, "You dare to hit my brother? Do you know who's behind me?"
"The county magistrate's brother-in-law is my backer. Don't even think about leaving until this matter is resolved!" Wei Changxuan sneered. "Everyone is equal before the law. You must pay the price today."
Just then, the county magistrate's brother-in-law walked in, his face ashen, glaring at Zhu Er: "Idiot, causing trouble again! Get back here!" Zhu Er said aggrievedly, "Brother, he started it first... Yang..."
The county magistrate's brother-in-law turned to Wei Changxuan and cupped his hands in apology: "Young master, (Li Nuo Zhao) I'm sorry, it's my fault for not disciplining him properly."
Wei Changxuan said calmly, "I hope you will keep your word. I have evidence. Zhu Er's crimes are undeniable. If you cover him up, you will also be implicated."
The county magistrate's brother-in-law's expression changed slightly, but he forced himself to remain calm, nodded, and led Zhu Er away.
Wei Changxuan knew that things wouldn't end there, but he was not afraid.
He and Mu Nanzhi exchanged a smile, then remained seated in the tavern, awaiting further developments, preparing to eradicate the dark forces of Fuyang County completely.
Anyway, it's still early, I can play with them for a while.
Chapter 163 The Mysterious Restaurant!
Afterwards, everyone returned to the restaurant.
But this time, there was an eerie feeling about everything.
The moment everyone stepped back into the restaurant, the once silent eaves were suddenly filled with light.
Suddenly, a crisp, yet slightly chilly, bell rang out.
It was a bronze wind chime that rang on its own even though there was no wind.
The sounds it emitted seemed to be whispering secrets, causing a sense of unease to rise in one's heart.
Wei Changxuan slowed his pace involuntarily, his eyes sharp as he keenly scanned the place where the wind chimes were hanging.
The bell is etched with an ancient and mysterious hydra totem, the carving of which is extremely exquisite, with every line flowing and full of power.
Especially noteworthy is the presence of two rare jade stones embedded in the snake's eyes.
It reflected a chilling green light in the darkening sky, watching the people who stepped into the inn as if it were alive.
"These patterns are quite unique," Yan Lingji chuckled, her voice as clear and melodious as a silver bell.
She waved her hand gently, and the folding fan in her hand seemed to be given a soul, lightly tapping on the wind chime that was making a strange sound.
The patterns outlined in gold thread on the fan surface seem to be activated by some mysterious force the moment the wind chime is touched.
It became sharp and dangerous, with a faint glint of light.
Meanwhile, the rather portly innkeeper, who had been all smiles and ready to greet the guests, suddenly became nervous.
He quickly pressed his heavy palm onto the counter.
The movement was so rapid that the skin at the knuckles instantly lost its color and turned abnormally pale, as if it were trying to cover something up.
“Young lady, you have a good eye. This is indeed a rare treasure left behind by a group of merchants from the distant southern frontier.”
Before he could finish speaking, a crisp "snap" was heard, followed by the sound of a small object breaking.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw that the jade bead hanging from the hilt of someone's weapon had suddenly shattered and scattered on the ground.
Strangely, these fragments pieced together to form a vaguely recognizable shape.
The snake-like pattern is twisted and bizarre.
This added even more mystery to the already eerie atmosphere of the scene.
Just as everyone was still reeling from the shock of this sudden change,
Mu Nanzhi bent down as if by accident, seemingly wanting to pick up something.
But in reality, she stretched out her long, slender fingers and quietly explored the seam where the floor met the wall.
A moment later, she picked out a small scale with charred black edges.
She glanced up at Wei Changxuan, who stood silently beside her. Their eyes met, and they exchanged a look that only they understood.
Wei Changxuan knew that Mu Nanzhi, as the reincarnation of the Flower Goddess, had a special sensitivity to spiritual power.
Wei Changxuan nodded slightly in response, understanding that this seemingly insignificant little thing was by no means ordinary.
Upon close observation, the serrated edges and unique texture...
It clearly comes from a line that is already alive.
A fresh specimen taken from a python that is over a hundred years old.
The Candle Python is extremely rare, and its scales hold special significance.
Its appearance suggests that a huge secret is probably hidden here.
Chapter 164 Forbidden Gu Techniques!
His words carried an irresistible power.
This demonstrates respect for the rules and implies that one will not be easily fooled by the other party's explanation.
Just as everyone was still at a stalemate, the sound of breaking things came from the kitchen.
Immediately afterwards, a pungent odor wafted over.
Everyone immediately shifted their attention and ran towards the scene of the incident.
Upon arriving at the kitchen, they found a chef slumped on the floor in terror, his face as pale as paper and his eyes filled with fear.
In front of him was a cage containing a pure white homing pigeon.
The little bird had a golden ring tied to its right leg, and it was tightly biting a small piece of a human finger in its beak.
The wings were also stained red with blood, which dripped down the iron railings and onto the ground, forming bloodstains. The scene was quite gruesome.
"This is a golden feather messenger, exclusively used by the Gu Clan of Southern Xinjiang to deliver urgent messages!"
At this moment, the shopkeeper could no longer maintain his composure.
He completely broke down, lying on the ground with a look of despair on his face.
Wei Changxuan slowly bent down to observe the unusual little bird up close.
He was startled to notice that its eyes shimmered with a strange luster of the same color as the wind chime decorations from before.
Upon closer inspection, tiny characters can be discerned remaining on its feathers—undoubtedly the legendary Southern Frontier puppet magic.
Moreover, it originated from the forbidden Gu technique that has been passed down for thousands of years in the mysterious and unpredictable southern ethnic minority regions.
This discovery has made the whole incident even more perplexing.
It was as if they had fallen into a huge mystery.
And they seem to have been caught in the eye of an unexpected storm...
Just then, Zhu Er led a group of people into the inn, shouting arrogantly. After learning that Wei Changxuan and the others were upstairs, he kicked open the door.
When Zhu Er saw Wei Changxuan and the others, he sneered and questioned them why they had saved his "person".
Wei Changxuan stood up, his eyes cold as he accused Zhu Er of forcibly taking a woman in broad daylight. Zhu Er, however, disdainfully declared that he was the law.
They also demanded that Wei Changxuan hand over the woman and pay compensation, or they would not be polite.
Mu Nanzhi glared angrily, and Zhu Er, seeing her beauty, began to have wicked thoughts.
Wei Changxuan frowned, his figure flashed, and he instantly appeared in front of Zhu Er, punching him in the abdomen. Zhu Er flew backward and crashed into the wall.
Asking for flowers
Zhu Er's men charged forward, brandishing their weapons, but Wei Changxuan unleashed his fierce fist and foot techniques.
They quickly beat the thugs to a pulp.
Zhu Er tried to escape but was caught by Wei Changxuan and begged for mercy in fear.
Wei Changxuan said with disgust that keeping scum like him around would only cause more trouble, and then forcefully killed him.
The instant Zhu Er died, a golden light shot out from his body and entered Wei Changxuan's body.
Wei Changxuan immersed a wisp of his primordial spirit into the fragment of the Earth Book and saw a slender golden dragon solidify in mid-air. His primordial spirit became powerful and he also gained the golden dragon's memories and power.
After he came out, he explained to everyone, and everyone was surprised. Wei Changxuan looked at the messy room and said that it was not a good place to stay for long. So everyone left the inn and went to the mountains outside the city to rest.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wei Changxuan refined the power of the remnant soul of the golden dragon, sat cross-legged and circulated his inner energy. His aura grew stronger and stronger, and his skin glowed with a golden light.
After resolving the matter here, Wei Changxuan led the women...
They rushed to Pingzhou and checked into a large courtyard... for a long time.
Chapter 165 Wei Changxuan's Power!