"Many Taoist temple owners and even old Taoist priests who don't know Taoism are called 'Zhenren', but this is just a title and is not the same as 'Da Zhenren', a first-level Taoist."

After a pause, she spoke solemnly:

"But I know that Guo Kai of Yujing Temple is a magician who is favored by the emperor. The emperor also gave him the Yujing Temple. He was also given the title of 'Yujing Dharma Master' and enjoyed third-level treatment.

.His cultivation level is said to be of the third level of Taoism and Dharma.

"However, although Guo Kai has a high status and strong cultivation, he acts very low-key. He never gets involved in political affairs and does not do anything to bully others. He only focuses on pleasing the emperor. But he did not expect that he has another face secretly!"

Shen Lang frowned: "He is actually the emperor's man again! What Guo Kai did was also authorized by the emperor?"

Mu Qingxue pursed her lips and said calmly:

"The current emperor is indeed..."

She wanted to say "It's not a thing", but in the end she endured it and just said calmly:

"Guo Kai used people to feed Gu, which is like feeding people to demons. Regardless of whether the emperor ordered it or not, this is a crime that is unconscionable and cannot be pardoned. Now that the real culprit behind the scenes has been found, Guo Kai can be directly arrested.

Already."

Shen Lang said: "When will Hu Yuanwai be arrested?"

Mu Qingxue said: "What do you think?"

Shen Lang knew that Mu Qingxue was testing him, he put his finger on his chin, pondered for a while, and said slowly:

"The Hu family cannot be touched for the time being. The Hu family is in the county town, and there are many people. Moreover, they open gold mines privately, use mine slaves, and pay tribute to Guo Kaifeng at least ten people every month...

"Having committed such evil deeds, he has never been exposed. In addition to being protected by Guo Kai, he must also have had an affair with the Tongshan County Government.

"If we arrest the Hu family in Tongshan County and delay our efforts, Guo Kai might know the news in advance, destroy the evidence in time, or even escape into the palace to seek asylum from the emperor, so..."

He suddenly pointed out a "soul-destroying curse" and stunned Duan Hong, and then continued:

"We must rush back to the capital before the news leaks out, inform Lord Yan, and arrest Guo Kai before the emperor intervenes!"

Mu Qingxue smiled slightly:

"Yes, that's exactly what it should be."

After a pause, he asked him again:

"Then what do you think we should do with the mine?"

Shen Lang said decisively:

"First arrest all the guards and supervisors, and rescue all the mining slaves. I will stay and work with Shen Wu to organize the mining slaves to watch over the supervisors and guards, and we will not allow any mining slaves to leave for the time being to avoid leaking the news."

Mu Qingxue smiled and asked:

"You were the one who discovered this thing, and you were the one who tracked it down all the way. For this reason, you didn't even bother to wait for me to leave the customs. You went to Liuli Temple first, then to Wuyang Mansion, to Xiaoyue Mountain, to Pingpo Township, and then non-stop.

I rushed to Tongshan County and went deep into the deep mountains and forests all night long... After such hard work, I finally broke the eucalyptus and found the real culprit, but you don't want to take the credit for catching the real culprit?"

Shen Lang shook his head:

"I'm not pursuing this case for credit. I just want to seek justice for those victims who were devoured by the demon lord, and I want to bring the demon-eating demon to justice.

"If it weren't for you and Master Yan, of course I would catch the real culprit myself. No matter how strong Guo Kai is, I would still give it a try. But since you are here and Master Yan is here, why should I show off? Do what I can.

That’s fine.”

Mu Qingxue smiled sweetly:

"Actually, with your talent, if you serve the emperor, you will be a prince in the future. After entering the Shenqi Hall, not to mention getting promoted and making a fortune, you will also offend the emperor from time to time and attract the emperor's hatred. Do you ever regret it?"

Shen Lang chuckled and sighed:

"I feel like there is a couplet missing at the entrance of Shenhua Hall."

Mu Qingxue was slightly startled. She didn't know why he avoided her question, but she still asked:

"What couplet is missing?"

Shen Lang stared at Mu Qingxue and said word by word:

"Please go elsewhere to get promoted and make a fortune. If you are greedy for life and afraid of death, don't come here."

Only then did Mu Qingxue realize that Shen Lang was not avoiding her question, but gave a perfect answer.

She silently recited the couplets spoken by Shen Lang, feeling filled with emotions in her heart.

If you want to join the Shen Catching Hall, you need to be recommended by a reliable senior catching officer.

But if you want to leave Shencat Hall and join someone else's sect, you can leave as you please and you will never face any difficulties.

In the past, the great Chu State also had a situation where the emperor was wise, the officials were honest, and the people were upright and prosperous.

At that time, Yan Tianying had not yet presided over the Shen Cat Hall. At that time, the head catchers could still get strong support from the court, with sufficient funds, abundant resources, and no shortage of manpower. There was even a Shen Cat Hall in every city.

of affiliated organizations.

But times have finally changed.

The world is becoming more and more prosperous, and materials are becoming more and more abundant. However, people's hearts have not become noble because of the abundance. Instead, they are gradually lost and sinking in the glitz and luxury.

In today's Chu state, the emperor is fatuous, the nobles are corrupt and violent, the civil servants are corrupt, the generals are arrogant, and the nobles are extravagant.

As for Shencatang, before Yan Tianying took over ten years ago, it had not received much support from the court for many years. Funds, resources, and manpower had shrunk significantly. All subordinate institutions in each city were abandoned, and only the capital headquarters remained.

.

Before Yan Tianying took over, the imperial court had discussed several times, wanting to completely abolish the Shenhuatang department founded by the Great Chu Taizu, or completely abandon its functions of supervising, investigating officials, and nobles, and turn it into a

Lian Yunxiao, the true "court eagle dog" whose knife edge is always pointed at the people, once said that at the court meeting two years ago, the court launched this proposal again.

Ten years ago, due to the fact that there were still a few honest and honest officials in the court at that time, they used the excuse of "the Taizu created it and the ancestors made the law" as an excuse to strongly block it. The emperor had just succeeded to the throne, and he still had some feelings for the veterans of the previous emperor's era.

It was only because of fear that Shen Captang survived.

After Yan Tianying took over, he relied on his reputation as "the leader of heroes", his strength, and the increasingly rare support of Qingzheng ministers, so that the court proposal once again came to nothing.

But even though after Yan Tianying took over, the Shenqutang once again shocked the world, but before the overwhelming momentum, under pressure from many parties, even with Yan Tianying's ability, he invited "guest ministers and advisors" such as Zhenren Wanfa.

, it will be difficult for the Shencat Hall to return to its former glory.

This is the general trend of the world.

If the current situation of the Chu emperor being fatuous, the nobles corrupt and violent, the civil servants corrupt, the generals arrogant, and the nobles extravagant were not completely changed, then this general trend would not be changed.

And this overall depressed atmosphere, even among the Chu royal family, would not be possible even if another emperor changed it.

Therefore, who can resist this surging trend and still stick to his post despite being unanimously hostile to the royal family, high-ranking officials, and noble families in the Divine Catcher Hall?

, what about your determination to "don't enter this door if you are greedy for life and fearful of death"?

Like Yan Kai, the "soul-chasing ghost", and Wu Lie, the "killer of families and coffins", as third-level warriors, no matter whose sect they serve, they will be able to enjoy endless wealth and wealth.

Even Bailong and Qiankun, two royal family members with unfathomable backgrounds, would not refuse the service of a third-grade warrior.

But they just like to stay in the God Catcher Hall and be the smelly, hard and disgusting headcatchers.

They are not going for Yan Tianying.

They just do it for the justice and chivalry in their hearts.

There are more than 500 million people in such a vast Eastern land, how can there be no shortage of real knights, right?

Of course, there are some people who have a little bit of personal hobbies mixed into this chivalry.

For example, Wu Lie, who has the most cruel nickname of "The Coffin Killer" - "Slay the Coffin" is a homophonic reference, which refers to his ruthless attacks on corrupt officials. Of course, there are also rumors that he will not even spare the dead, even if the person is dead at the time of the incident.

If you are already dead, your coffin will be dug out and your ashes will be blown.

However, Wu Lie does have a serious mental illness, is cruel and bloodthirsty, and loves to kill people, but he has his own insistence and will never kill innocent people indiscriminately, so he has no choice but to stay in the Shen Cat Hall to kill bad guys.

Another example is Shen Lang...

Mu Qingxue knew very well that Shen Lang's joining the Shencat Hall had a lot to do with her, Mu Qingxue.

Otherwise, given Shen Lang's lawlessness and wildness, he would rather be a ranger than join the Shen Cat Hall.

Thinking that Shen Lang's original intention of joining Shenqitang was all because of himself, and that he was doing better and better, Mu Qingxue couldn't help but feel a little bit of pride, achievement, and... sweetness in her heart.

She took a step forward, held Shen Lang's palm with both hands, and said with a smile:

"If you keep thinking like this, I really don't have to worry, you will be tempted by the little spider and become a demon."

Shen Lang chuckled:

"You don't have to worry. I have always been the light of the right path."

"Haha, ruthless, lawless, the light of righteousness through lynching and punishing crimes?"

"When have I ever lynched someone..."

"Changsheng County, Zhao Family."

"..."

"When you left Yingzhou, you killed more than a hundred people who were chasing you. Among them, the sister of Izumo Hai bandit ghost Wang Dong and the relic of Nanhai sword sect Jin Nanfei were nothing more. They all had a vengeance against you.

You deserve revenge. But what happened to Duke Ying’s side wife Zhao?"

"..."

"I happened to be in Yingzhou at that time, so I did some research, and found out that Zhao's younger brother, Zhao Mengshan, had been assassinated. Although Changsheng County had already concluded that it was an assassin from the Blood Shadow Cult who killed Zhao Mengshan, and they also sent the official document about the murder.

Yingzhou Prefecture Zun Gutou, but you and I both know that the Zhao family is in collusion with the Blood Shadow Cult. How could the Blood Shadow Cult assassinate her only brother? As a digression: The Duke of Ying State colluded with the Blood Shadow Cult.

The incident was all blamed on the Zhao family, insisting that he was just guilty of negligence. The emperor also sent Eunuch Zhang to protect him, and I can't deal with Duke Ying for this crime."

"Well……"
To be continued...