The First Marquis of Daxuan

Chapter 98: Probe

Chapter 98: Probe (Please subscribe, please bookmark, please vote for the monthly ticket)
A few days later.

Su Mu, Chen Er and other detectives set out on the mission.

Zheng Tu reluctantly sent them out of the camp, and immediately began to write a letter to request credit after returning.

The city defense army stationed at the seventh supply point detachment assisted the Taiping Division in eliminating two bandits in Daxing Mountain and beheaded dozens of them…

The words are divided into two parts.

When they came, they were escorting several large carts of supplies and the journey was extremely difficult.

When they returned, the cart was empty, and the road became easier to drive on as they got closer to their destination. They returned to the outskirts of South City in almost half the time it took to go there.

All the detectives had joyful expressions on their faces.

Although this trip was hard, it was also very rewarding.

The supplies were successfully escorted to the supply point, and the mission was successfully completed.

Moreover, those heads on the cart are all merits and rewards.

The most important thing is that although almost everyone was injured while suppressing the bandits, not a single constable died.

The reason for this, of course, was that when suppressing bandits, Su Mu was always at the forefront.

All the detectives felt that it was a pleasure to work with Captain Su!
Just as Su Mu and his party passed through the gate of the outer city and entered the South City, everyone immersed in joy did not notice that a figure looked at them from a distance, then turned and ran towards the direction of the South City Division.

“Everyone has worked hard this time. After we go back, no one will have a three-day break.”

After entering the city, Su Mu spoke as he walked.

“Captain Su is so awesome!”

All the detectives cheered and shouted loudly.

The shouting attracted the attention of passers-by nearby.

After seeing that it was Su Mu, passers-by greeted him one after another.

“Captain Su, long time no see.”

“Captain Su, you are finally back.”

“…”

When Su Mu was in the city, he patrolled the streets almost every day, and the people in the south city could see him almost every day.

They had never seen such a hard-working captain of the police.

In the past, which of the police chiefs would endure the wind and sun to patrol the streets and solve problems for the people?

The people of South City know that Captain Su has a good temper and will not make things difficult for ordinary people as long as they do not break the law.

That’s why they had the courage to greet Su Mu.

Su Mu responded with a smile.

The detectives were impressed again. This was the will of the people. Over the years in Nancheng Division, only Captain Su could get so much support from the people. For the previous captains, it was good enough if the people did not curse them behind their backs. Who would praise them so sincerely?
The old lady selling eggs even wanted to give a few eggs to Captain Su.

It’s a gift, not a throw away.

All the way back to the Nanchengsi Yamen, Su Muwan declined the kindness of countless people.

The gate of the yamen was open.

Zheng Wang and other squad leaders were actually lined up on both sides of the gate, looking neat and solemn.

Su Mu was a little surprised. Could it be that Zheng Wang and the others had changed their tempers during the time he was away?
Zheng Wang stood in the front and blinked hard at Su Mu.

Su Mu raised his eyebrows slightly.

Why are you looking at me? We haven’t reached the level of new understanding yet.

Just when Su Mu was about to ask Zheng Wang straight out what medicine he had taken wrong, who was lining up at the gate to welcome him?

Suddenly, a loud shout came from the hall.

“Why don’t you come here quickly to be punished!”

Zheng Wang and others shouted in unison.

Su Mu looked at Zheng Wang and others, then looked at the hall, and unexpectedly felt dazed.

This scene was a bit like the county magistrates trying cases in TV dramas in previous lives. If Zheng Wang and others shouted “Awesome!”, it would be even more similar.

The question is, who is that guy in Sima Guanfu in the hall?
Where is Wang Guan?
“Su Mu, do you admit your guilt?!”

A man who looked to be around twenty years old was sitting in the lobby, with high cheekbones and sharp eyes, and he shouted in a deep voice.

“I don’t know.”

Su Mu shook his head and said.

He couldn’t help but turn his head to look at the constables on both sides.

The Sima of Nancheng Division has been replaced. Such a big thing, and no one told me in advance?

I thought I was popular in Nancheng Division.

Su Mu glanced at Zheng Wang and others meaningfully.

Zheng Wang and others all lowered their heads in shame.

It’s not that they don’t want to notify Su Mu in advance, they really don’t dare. They can’t afford to offend the new Sima.

“Su Mu, Nanchengsi asked you to transport supplies. How many days have you been gone?”

At this moment, the new Sima in the hall said coldly.

“From the day we set out, it has been a month.”

Su Mu replied calmly.

“very good.”

The new Sima said in a cold voice, “From Nanchengsi to the seventh supply point, even if the road is difficult, ten days is more than enough. I calculated that it would take you twenty days to go back and forth, why did you delay your return for ten days?
Do you know what the sin of delaying for ten days is? ! “

Su Mu raised his head and looked straight at the new Sima.

The appearance of the new Sima looked somewhat familiar. Upon closer inspection, he was actually a bit similar to the previous Sima He Yuxing.

It turned out to be the case.

Su Mu suddenly realized.

Turns out he’s from the He family, no wonder.

When escorting materials, there are indeed requirements on the delivery time, but there is never any requirement on when the escort should return.

The journey is not easy. Not to mention coming back ten days late, even a few days later is common.

This is not a sin at all.

As long as the supplies were delivered on time, they would turn a blind eye to the delay in returning a few days, including a few days of rest after returning. Even when He Yuxing was Sima, he would not make things difficult for the constables under him in this regard.

The person in front of me has bad intentions.

Su Mu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said slowly, “Sima Rong, there is a reason why we came back late.”

“what reason?”

The new Sima said coldly.

“Bring your stuff up.”

Su Mu turned around and gave orders.

Chen Er and others responded and quickly moved all the heads on the cart outside onto the carriage.

Although they had been treated with lime, the pile of so many heads still gave off an unpleasant stench.

“On our way back, we encountered bandits blocking the road. We spent some time to wipe them out, so we returned a few days late. I hope Sir Sima will understand.”

Su Mu bowed and spoke slowly.

“Ok?”

The new Sima seemed a little surprised. He stared at the heads and was silent for a moment.

Suddenly, he stood up abruptly.

Just when Su Mu was wondering what he wanted to do, the new Sima had already walked around the table and stood a few steps in front of Su Mu.

He looked at Su Mu with sharp eyes.

“I will not hold you responsible for the delay. I want to ask you, where were you on the tenth day of this month?”

he asked in a deep voice.

“On the tenth day, I am still in the camp at the seventh supply point.”

Su Mu thought for a moment and replied, “The detectives and Zheng Tu Zheng Tixia of the seventh supply point can prove it.”

Isn’t the tenth day the day when the fire broke out in He’s mansion?
Is this new Sima doubting me?

Su Mu didn’t dodge or evade, but looked directly at him. He Guangshao looked at Su Mu, a guy two years younger than himself, who was as calm as an old man and answered without a single mistake.

Born into the He family, he had enjoyed the best resources since childhood and practiced the best martial arts. After more than ten years of hard training, he finally passed the Taiping Division’s Baiyi assessment.

This Su Mu, who was born in a peasant family, can actually stand on the same level as me. He is indeed quite capable.

Although there was no evidence, He Guangshao still felt that Su Mu must be related to his uncle’s death and the fire in He’s mansion.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

Suddenly, he took a step forward, using his palm as a knife, and slashed across Su Mu’s neck.

He Guangshao is the strongest among the younger generation of the He family, and is also considered a leader among the younger generation of Wuling City.

He has perfected his bone-tempering skills, mastered one level of sword moves, and has also practiced two other sword techniques to perfection.

Although he did not use any weapons, with his strength, he could split bricks and stones with just a pair of bare hands.

Even if a warrior has successfully tempered his body, if he is hit in the throat by his palm, his throat will most likely be broken and he will die.

Seeing He Guangshao’s palm coming towards him, a light flashed in Su Mu’s pupils.

He did not dodge or evade, but also met the attack with a palm.

boom!
The two palms collided in the air, making a dull sound.

He Guangshao’s face suddenly changed, and he felt a fierce force surging from his palm.

The power was like a torrent that instantly surged into his palms and arms, entangled and rioted, as if to tear apart all his skin and muscles.

Even though he had reached the stage of body tempering, he still felt waves of pain in his arms.

In a flash, He Guangshao took three steps back and almost bumped into the table behind him.

He swung his right hand behind his back, and his whole arm was still shaking.

Although he dissipated the force by moving backwards, his muscles were still injured by the force that was like a nail in his tarsal bones.

artistic conception!

Obviously, the force is slightly weaker than his own, but it can burst out with such power and turn decay into magic. There is no other explanation except artistic conception!
Kanshui artistic conception!

Su Mu actually mastered the artistic conception of Kanshui!
A deep shock flashed in He Guangshao’s eyes.

Looking at the entire Daxuan, those who can master the state of mind when they are in the Body Tempering Stage are rare.

As far as He Guangshao knew, the last time such a person appeared in Wuling City was fifty years ago.

If that person had not died accidentally, there would be no four major families in Wuling City.

He Guangshao stared at Su Mu. This man must be my mortal enemy!

The people who killed my uncles He Yuxing and He Wu used the Xunfeng artistic conception.

This Su Mu has mastered the artistic conception of Kanshui.

It seems that the murderer is not Su Mu.

It is not easy for a person to master one artistic conception. At Su Mu’s age, it is impossible for him to master two artistic conceptions at the same time.

He Guangshao eliminated his suspicion of Su Mu in his mind, but his hostility towards Su Mu did not decrease at all, but increased instead.

He had already regarded Su Mu as his mortal enemy.

In addition to Luo Anning, Xie Liangchen and Wang Dian, this is his fourth destined enemy!
“Lord Sima wants to test the strength of his subordinates, but I’m afraid it won’t work here. How about going outside?”

Su Mu looked at He Guangshao with a smile and spoke.

He Guangshao looked a little ugly, and said coldly, “No need, I already know your ability.

Please step back, I will reconsider your position based on your strength.

He Feng will temporarily serve as the head of the Southern City Police Department.”

“Yes, Sima!”

A man in his thirties in the hall said loudly.

Su Mu glanced at the man and did not argue with He Guangshao.

“In that case, Su will take his leave.”

He turned and left decisively.

He Guangshao looked at Su Mu’s back, his eyes filled with deep shame and anger.

…………

“The He family is really haunting.”

Su Mu went straight back home and shook his head secretly.

I thought that this time I came back, I could smoothly move up a step with my merits.

From the ninth rank to the eighth rank, the speed of earning points will definitely increase a lot.

Unexpectedly, Wang Guan was so useless that he was taken away by someone after just one month.

Where is the strong background you promised?

To Su Mu’s surprise, the He family actually let He Guangshao be the Sima of Nanchengsi.

He Guangshao was a man cultivated by the He family in the inner city with all their family resources.

Back then, the Nancheng Division went out of the city to wipe out the Black Dragon Village in order to accumulate credit for He Guangshao.

Children of wealthy families like these only need to practice, and other things will be taken care of by others.

Unlike Su Mu and Wei Yongfu, who are martial artists without any background, they not only have to practice, but also have to make money to support themselves.

“We have devoted all our family’s efforts to cultivating this person. I wonder what will happen to the He family if He Guangshao dies?”

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Su Mu’s eyes.

He didn’t care about He Guangshao’s identity. Anyone who dared to block his way to success would be doomed to death.

“You want to kill someone?”

Just as Su Mu was thinking, a clear voice suddenly sounded behind him.

Without looking back, he knew who was coming.

Here, apart from the gentleman on the beam, only Luo An Ning would appear so suddenly.

“May I come inside?”

Luo Anning asked politely.

Su Mu was a little helpless. You are already standing on the wall. What’s the use of me saying no?
“Got a mission?”

Su Mu nodded and asked.

Luo Anning jumped down lightly and landed silently.

“You haven’t answered me yet, do you want to kill someone?”

Luo Anning shook his head and asked seriously.

“how you said that?”

Su Mu remained silent.

“I just felt the murderous intent in you.”

Luo Anning said solemnly, “You want to kill He Guangshao?
No way. “

Su Mu looked at her and said nothing.

“He Guangshao is a direct descendant of the He family. If he died suddenly, the He family would go crazy.”

Luo An Ning explained seriously, “He can die at the hands of the demons outside the city, but not at the hands of humans, otherwise Wuling City can’t afford the consequences of the He family going crazy.”

“understood.”

Su Mu nodded. If they couldn’t kill them in the city, they could kill them outside the city.

Luo An Ning didn’t know if she really understood what Su Mu meant by “understanding”. She stared at Su Mu until Su Mu felt a little embarrassed. Then she said, “You gave me a huge surprise, but also a huge problem.”

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but sigh, and sat directly opposite Su Mu, holding her chin with both hands, her elbows resting on the stone table, with a worried look on her face.

It was the first time that Su Mu saw her like this, and he couldn’t help laughing.

“My fault.”

Su Mu said.

“It has nothing to do with you.”

Luo An Ning shook his head and said, “It’s not your fault that you have such a good understanding, but you have mastered the Kanshui realm. How should I treat you?”

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