Chapter 125: Imprisoned

"Who’s there?"

After a long moment, someone finally approached to inquire.

He Liangzhi directly presented a token.

The token was authentic.

But Mo Tang and He Liangzhi both looked unfamiliar.

He Liangzhi asked in a low voice, "We’re from Jingzhou City. Where are the Evil Exterminator Guards from here?"

The man replied, "They all went out on a mission. It’s been over half a month, and they haven’t returned yet."

Mo Tang’s face was cold. Without a word, she walked straight toward the main hall of the Evil Extermination Bureau.

Upon entering, she saw several stacks of case files piled on a desk.

Mo Tang gave them a quick look.

During this period, several supernatural incidents had occurred in Bluestone City.

The casualties were minor, and the matters were quickly resolved with no follow-up.

Mo Tang summoned the few people on duty at the Evil Extermination Bureau and asked, "What case is Lu Bai involved in?"

One of them said, "I heard it’s a murder case from Liuxi Town. It seems he killed his uncle’s family. Someone witnessed it and ran to the County Government Mansion to report it."

"So he really did kill them."

He Liangzhi murmured softly, taking a deep look at Mo Tang.

’This new boss may look young, but her judgment is incredible.’

’Back in Liuxi Town, she already determined that there was more to Lu Bai than meets the eye!’

Mo Tang’s expression was as dark as still water.

’This murder case alone is nothing.’

That Madam Zhou had used Witchcraft to ruin Lu Er’s family. Her son, Zhou Yu, was the husband of Lu Da’s daughter. It was impossible for Lu Da’s family to be unaware of this.

In a sense, Lu Da’s family were accomplices to Madam Zhou.

’Even if he killed them, it wouldn’t be a crime.’

’However, there are other matters that need to be confirmed.’

Mo Tang asked, "Who here knows of Chen Tieshan from the Chen Martial Arts Hall? Where is he now?"

"Chen Tieshan?"

One person said, "He dropped dead suddenly at the entrance of a gambling den tonight."

"Dead?"

He Liangzhi frowned.

"Someone saw him charge at Lu Bai, and then he just suddenly died."

"Others are saying Lu Bai was the one who killed him."

"The one who went to the County Government Mansion to report the crime today was Chen Tieshan’s son. He claims Lu Bai killed Chen Tieshan to silence him, fearing his deeds would be exposed."

The men reported everything they knew.

Mo Tang shook her head to herself.

’Based on Lu Bai’s previous methods, why would he be so foolish as to silence someone in public?’

’If he really wanted to silence him, he would have done it long ago, and definitely in secret.’

In Madam Zhou’s case, there were only two people who knew the truth. Chen Tieshan was now dead.

And Lu Bai had been taken away by the County Government Office.

Mo Tang sensed something was amiss.

Mo Tang asked again, "What else happened tonight?"

One man said, "Second Master Jin, the owner of the Drunken Flower House, and Liu Yiyi, the top courtesan of the Drunken Flower Tower, are both dead. They were murdered, and the killer hasn’t been caught."

Mo Tang thought to herself, ’Hmm... this, on the other hand, does seem like Lu Bai’s handiwork.’

’But why would Lu Bai kill the owner of the Drunken Flower House and a courtesan?’

Mo Tang asked abruptly, "Where is Chen Tieshan’s body?"

"Lord Li’s initial judgment was that he died suddenly from a ruptured blood vessel in his brain."

The man continued, "However, Lord Li had the body sent over here. He said to wait for the Evil Exterminator Guards to return and have them examine it."

Mo Tang ordered in a low voice, "Take me to it!"

The men led Mo Tang and He Liangzhi to the morgue.

Mo Tang walked over to Chen Tieshan’s corpse and lifted the white cloth covering it.

Gazing at the agonized and unwilling expression on his face, Mo Tang remained calm. Without hesitation, she reached out and began to examine Chen Tieshan’s body.

He Liangzhi asked, "My lord, what did you find?"

Mo Tang’s expression was grave as she said slowly, "Gu Technique!"

He Liangzhi’s face changed.

The presence of Gu Technique meant that the Witch Race was here!

And Chen Tieshan was a special case, intimately connected to the matter with Madam Zhou.

Now, he had been killed by Gu Technique.

It was highly likely that the Witch Race had acted to avenge Madam Zhou!

He recalled the information they had gathered earlier.

Chen Tieshan’s family had suddenly been struck by such misfortune that they couldn’t even keep their martial arts hall running. It was most likely the work of a Witch from the Witch Race, pulling strings from the shadows.

Chen Xiaofeng developing a gambling addiction was related to the gambling den.

He Liangzhi said suddenly, "That Second Master Jin?"

Mo Tang said, "It’s more than that. Lu Bai must have noticed something, which is why he killed Second Master Jin and the courtesan. However, there must be someone else behind those two!"

He Liangzhi hesitated, then said, "Then Lu Bai being taken away tonight..."

"Let’s go. We’re going to the County Government Mansion to get our man!"

Mo Tang was decisive.

She did indeed have many questions for Lu Bai, but under normal circumstances, it wouldn’t be this urgent.

But now, she sensed that Lu Bai was in extreme danger. He might not even survive the night!

After taking a few steps, Mo Tang suddenly stopped. She took out her luggage and said in a low voice, "Change into official uniforms."

* * *

Under escort, Lu Bai entered the County Government Mansion.

They hadn’t gone far when someone came to deliver a message.

"Lord Li, the Lord Governor summons you. He has questions for you."

Li Tianxing frowned.

He had originally planned to escort Lu Bai all the way to the prison and make arrangements so he wouldn’t suffer too much in the coming days.

"Go on, Lord Li. I’ll be fine."

Lu Bai offered a faint smile.

"Alright. I’ll come see you as soon as I’m finished here."

Li Tianxing turned to the government constables beside him and instructed, "Brothers, have a word with the head jailer. Don’t let Lu Bai be mistreated."

"Don’t worry, my lord."

The government constables nodded.

Chief Clerk Wang watched from the side with cold eyes and a faint sneer.

After walking a bit further, four prison guards approached them and said, "By order of the Lord Governor, we are taking custody of the suspect. You are dismissed."

The government constables exchanged a glance, but could only cup their hands in a salute and hand Lu Bai over.

"Let’s go."

The four prison guards sized up Lu Bai with hostile expressions and urged him on.

The four prison guards, two in front and two behind, surrounded Lu Bai.

Chief Clerk Wang still followed alongside.

As soon as he entered the County Government Mansion, Lu Bai activated his Eye of Illusion to survey the surroundings.

As expected!

In the northwest corner, he could faintly see a trace of Ghost Qi!

But it was too far away to see clearly.

Before long, the group escorted Lu Bai to the front of the prison. They opened the gate, revealing a set of stone steps leading down. The inside was deep and dark, oppressive and gloomy, and thick with Yin Qi.

"Hurry up! What are you standing there for?"

A prison guard gave Lu Bai a hard shove.

But it was like pushing against a great mountain.

Lu Bai didn’t budge an inch.

Instead, the prison guard staggered back half a step.

"Damn it, what do you think you’re doing?!"

The prison guard flew into a rage, drawing his waist-saber halfway out of its sheath in a clear threat.

Chief Clerk Wang suddenly laughed. "Lu Bai, don’t even think about breaking free from these handcuffs."

"Let me be frank with you. These handcuffs were forged from high-grade refined steel. Even a Peak Innate Martial Artist couldn’t break free. They were prepared especially for you!"

Lu Bai said flatly, "You’ve gone to a lot of trouble, Lord Wang."

Lu Bai asked again, "Is someone waiting for me down there?"

"Smart as ever."

Chief Clerk Wang chuckled. "You’ll know once you go down."

Lu Bai did as he was told, slowly descending the stone steps into the prison.

He hadn’t gone far.

BOOM!

The prison gate behind him slammed shut, cutting him off from everything.