Chapter 12: Conspiracy? Or opportunity?
Wu Wenjing and Zhou Ze?
Xu Chong narrowed his eyes and said, "Speak."
"It was the county magistrate who first said it. He had his back to me at the time, and I only heard a few words, like 'unknown origin' and 'Wu'."
Zhao Liu shuddered as he spoke: "Then Lord Zhou said that this is a taboo in the court, and it is better to kill the wrong person than to let him go."
Taboo in the imperial court, of unknown origin?
Xu Chong's pupils shrank suddenly: "Martial arts technique?!"
"Yes, yes, that seems to be it!"
Zhao Liu nodded repeatedly and said, "Sir, I went to inquire about it. Your classmate Zhang Shunyi is currently in the county school and has not been affected for the time being. In addition, I think even if the evidence is conclusive, it should not be a serious crime and will not warrant the death penalty, let alone the collective punishment."
"You're thoughtful."
Xu Chong looked at Zhao Liu with admiration.
"No, no, serving you is my duty."
After saying this, Zhao Liu stepped back.
Xu Chong sat on the chair with his brows tightly furrowed.
Youde Bookstore, martial arts techniques?
Even officials like them had to exchange their contributions for martial arts techniques. How could a small bookstore possibly have martial arts techniques?
There is something fishy about this matter, and we cannot come to a conclusion for the time being. We have to wait for Zhou Ze to come back.
…
Around the end of the You hour, Zhao Liu, who had just finished his shift and was about to find Liu Er to take over, came back.
"Sir, several injured brothers have just returned."
Zhao Liu was full of surprise and his voice was a little hoarse: "Can you imagine? Zhou Zhubu was born with supernatural powers!"
"Have you started?"
Xu Chong's expression was stern, "Speak carefully!"
"Yes, Liu Er said that as soon as they surrounded the bookstore, someone suddenly broke out through the window, injuring several people and escaped. He was so fast that we didn't even have time to see his appearance clearly."
Zhao Liu swallowed his saliva, his voice a little hoarse: "Then, then Zhou Zhubu hooked the stone lion with one foot and threw it out..."
"My goodness, that stone lion is half the height of a man, it must weigh about 500 kilograms."
"It actually flew out like that, and hit the man on the back first."
As if afraid that Xu Chong would not believe it, Zhao Liu added: "To be honest, sir, if Liu Er hadn't patted his chest to guarantee that he was not exaggerating, I would not have believed it. How could there be such a strong person in the world? Isn't that a monster?"
"Behind."
Xu Chong did not express his opinion because it was meaningless.
Tomorrow morning, everyone who witnessed this scene will have completely forgotten about it.
"Well."
Zhao Liu was stunned by Xu Chong's cold reaction. He paused and continued, "The man was hit by the stone lion and vomited a lot of blood. He fled to the south of the city and seemed to want to leave the city. Zhou Zhubu said that the man must be dead and could not run far. He is still leading people to search for him."
"Is that so?"
Xu Chong seemed to be thinking about something, and then asked, "How is Liu Er's injury? Did he see a doctor in time?"
"Thank you for your consideration, sir."
Zhao Liu clasped his fists sincerely, and then said, "On the way back, they went to the clinic to see a doctor. They were just superficial injuries and will be healed in two days. They don't even need medicine."
The injury is so minor?
It seems that the person's strength is average, at least not much stronger than himself.
Xu Chong nodded, ignored Zhao Liu, and began to pace back and forth in the hall, thinking.
When Zhao Liu was telling the story just now, his eyes and movements were very natural, so he should not be lying.
The whole thing seemed normal. After all, Zhou Zhubu had already taken action. Now it was not even the next day, so he could confirm it by just asking around.
'Let's assume this is a conspiracy.'
"If it's a conspiracy, then there must be a special purpose."
"What is the purpose of the top two leaders joining forces to set up this scheme?"
'They already hold absolute authority in Canglong County, and have no political enemies. It can only be about interests.'
"The benefits that can attract their attention... could it be the Third Master's dirty money?"
"It's very possible."
"In their eyes, I am the only son of the Third Master and I definitely know where the Third Master hid the money."
"So this trap is to catch me?"
Xu Chong's eyes turned cold, and he was a little confused: "But why do they think I will take the bait?"
'Because of Zhang Shunyi?'
"Yes, Zhang Shunyi is my best friend. For the sake of this friend, I will either capture Zhang Youde and interrogate him in person to prove his innocence, or I will use my power for personal gain and let Zhang Youde go."
"No matter which one it is, I will go to Zhang Youde."
"But is the existence of martial arts techniques redundant? In their eyes, I should still be an ordinary person who knows nothing..."
Thinking of this, Xu Chong suddenly had an idea: "Teacher Wang!"
"If they guess that Master Wang has already told me about the existence of martial arts, then the martial arts skills are not superfluous, but an extra layer of insurance to lure me in!"
'He is impartial, partial and unjust, and embezzles money.'
'No matter whether my external personality is real or fake, all possible actions have been calculated!'
Xu Chong was sweating profusely, and was extremely afraid of the dark force behind the scenes.
At this point, the logical chain based on the conspiracy theory has been basically completed.
It's just that the conditions are limited and verification is impossible.
Of course, other possibilities cannot be ruled out.
"What if this isn't some conspiracy, but just a normal arrest?"
'How can I explain that a common bookstore would have something like a martial arts technique?'
Xu Chong's brain was spinning like crazy, 'Could it be that... Youde Bookstore is actually the Third Master's extra channel, and the Zhengyang Power is also obtained from it?'
Thinking of this, Xu Chong's heart was moved.
He has always been thinking about the source of the Zhengyang Energy and wanted to open up additional channels. This might be an opportunity .
Even if one can only obtain the sequel of Zhengyang Jin, the gain is still considerable. It can save a lot of spiritual energy and make immortality more possible.
'It's just too risky.'
Xu Chong was somewhat discouraged, "It's more likely that this is a conspiracy. If it falls into the hands of Wu and Zhou, it's hard to predict whether I will live or die."
Just when he suppressed his impulse and was about to give up participating in this matter, a flash of lightning suddenly flashed by.
'etc! '
'Even if it is a conspiracy, this conspiracy is based on the fact that I am an ordinary person!'
"If done properly, perhaps this risk can be taken!"
Xu Chong suddenly stopped, his eyes gleaming with horror: "Zhao Liu!"
"I am here."
…
In order to search for the suspect, Canglong County has been under martial law, with every household's doors closed and the streets empty.
When Xu Chong and Zhao Liu arrived in the south of the city, Zhou Ze was leading a dozen yamen runners to search house by house.
"Master Xu?"
Zhou Ze looked surprised and said with a smile: "It seems that the rumors are true. Lord Xu is really sleepy during the day and energetic at night."
"Excuse me."
Xu Chong stepped forward and said with a smile, "Mr. Zhou has spared no effort to personally search for the suspect. This really makes me ashamed."
"No way, we are all working for the court, why should we be so distant?"
Zhou Ze laughed and suggested, "Since Lord Xu is here, he must have known the whole story. Why don't we work together?"
"How dare I continue to trouble Lord Zhou?"
Xu Chong looked straight at Zhou Ze, "Master Zhou, you can go back and rest."
"Um?"
Zhou Ze was stunned for a moment, then his expression turned grim: "Master Xu, what do you mean by this?"
"Means nothing."
Xu Chong spread his hands and said, "Arrest and criminal justice are the responsibilities of the Dianshi. Since I am here, there is no need for Lord Zhou to take over."
"you!"
Zhou Ze's face was as dark as water, his eyes were blazing with fire: "Good, good, a good Dianshi, a good Lord Xu."
After saying these harsh words, Zhou Ze seemed too embarrassed to stay any longer, so he turned around and walked towards the government office.
"Zhao Liu, bring a few brothers to see him off."
Xu Chong winked at Zhao Liu and ordered, "It's getting late, don't let the blind thieves disturb Lord Zhou."
"Yes, I will definitely deliver Master Zhou to safety!"
Zhao Liu gave an understanding smile and pulled a few yamen runners with whom he had a good relationship to take the order and leave.
Xu Chong narrowed his eyes and stared at Zhou Ze's back as he walked away.
If Zhou Ze had insisted on staying to work on the case just now, he would have turned around and left without hesitation, without staying for a moment.
But I didn't expect Zhou Ze to leave so easily.
Is it possible that there is no conspiracy?
