Chapter 125: The Strange Case in Southern Xinjiang
Southern Xinjiang refers to the three southernmost provinces of the Song Dynasty, and Nanzhou Province is the largest area among the three provinces and also the southernmost province.
The largest city in Nanzhou Province is called Yunjiang City. Most of the people in the city are merchants. Most of the local people in Nanzhou live in villages around Yunjiang City.
At the same time, the houses in Yunjiang City also have local characteristics, all of which are wooden frame attics.
In a store called Fengmen Inn in Yunjiang City, a middle-aged man with a mustache was instructing the waiter to take care of the business while he walked into the backyard of the inn.
There was a small house in the backyard of the inn. The middle-aged man walked into the house, closed the door, and then slumped in the chair. Then he tore off the human skin mask on his face, revealing Zhou Zhilu's face.
"This thing is so awkward to carry around. Isn't there something more premium?" Zhou Zhilu muttered dissatisfiedly.
Next to him sat a young man wearing tight clothes and with a beard on his face.
Although the beard made the young man's face look a little rough, his voice was quite elegant and gentle.
"There is a species of demon called the Phantom Skin Worm. After reaching the seventh level, its skin can be used to refine a thousand illusion masks. Wearing it does not feel strange, but it can change into a thousand faces."
Zhou Zhilu's eyes lit up when he heard this and he said, "Ask the department to get one for me."
The young man shook his head and said, "There's insufficient funding. A Thousand Illusion Mask is worth a fortune, which is beyond the available funds of your Special Demon Case Investigation Team."
Zhou Zhilu couldn't help but curl his lips: "Before, he said that he would fully support the people with money and magic weapons... After getting the person, he forgot the previous promise. Sigh, what a scumbag.
"Forget it, let's get down to business. How's your investigation going? Any clues?"
The young man shook his head slightly and replied, "It's a bit difficult. I haven't been able to meet with the officials in Yunjiang City yet. I don't know how much they know about the case. If it really doesn't work... I can sneak in and search."
Zhou Zhilu raised his hand to stop the young man, saying, "That's too risky and would easily expose you. Don't worry, there are two people who are more suitable for this matter than you. Calculating the time... they should be arriving soon."
At this time, the waiter outside the courtyard shouted loudly: "Welcome two guests into the store, two rooms upstairs!"
Not long after, there was a knock on Zhou Zhilu's door.
When he opened the door, Fusu and Huike walked in one after another.
As soon as Fusu came in, he looked at the bearded young man in surprise and shouted, "Crazy Chu! Why are you here?!"
"Come in and talk." Zhou Zhilu reminded, glanced outside the door, and closed it again.
Then he introduced: "Chu Kuang, nicknamed Chu Kuang Ren, is the seventh hero of the capital that you all know.
"But in fact, his other identity is a member of the Anbu of Fuyesi, and also a member of our special demon case investigation team, specifically responsible for information communication with the Anbu."
Fusu nodded in understanding, then looked at the madman Chu who was sipping his tea and asked, "Everyone in the capital says you have a bad temper, shouting wherever you go. Why do you seem so quiet now?"
Chu Kuangren replied softly: "It's just a disguise. Chu Kuangren's stereotyped style is most suitable for disguise."
"Is that so..." Fusu nodded, half-comprehending, and then asked Zhou Zhilu, "But what case are you investigating? You've made it so complicated, and you've even made us act out this whole thing."
It turned out that a month ago, Zhou Zhilu came to southern Xinjiang alone in secret, and this "Fengmen Inn" was set up by the Anbu in advance to prevent its sudden opening from attracting other people's attention.
The Buddhist disciple Huike and the Taoist Fusu performed a play under the arrangement of Zhou Zhilu.
It is said that Huike and Fusu had a fierce debate on Buddhist and Taoist ideas. In the end, the two decided to make southern Xinjiang, where Buddhism had the least influence, as their destination. They split into two groups, teaching and preaching as they went, until the southern Xinjiang was determined to be superior.
Today, the two finally arrived in Yunjiang City and checked into the Fengmen Inn according to Zhou Zhilu's instructions.
Zhou Zhilu poured them a cup of tea and said, "Thank you both for your hard work."
He immediately exchanged glances with Chu Kuangren beside him and explained, "This is what happened..."
More than two months ago, a special case occurred in Yunjiang City. There was a drunkard named Wang Lao Da, and his younger brother was named Wang Xiao Er, who got married last year.
Wang Lao Da was a lazy man and not good at farming. He relied on his younger brother for support. Usually his younger brother would deliver meals to his home and he would go back to eat. But later Wang Lao Da found that the meals sent by Wang Xiao Er were getting less and less, and getting worse and worse. Some of the dishes had even spoiled.
"Bah! What does this brat mean? If you don't want to send food, then don't send it. Is he trying to disgust me to death by bringing this kind of food with bugs? This heartless bastard, he forgot about me after he got a wife!"
Boss Wang cursed angrily and took a few gulps of liquor.
Under the influence of alcohol, Boss Wang became more and more angry, so he took advantage of the night to rush to Wang Xiaoer's house to ask for an explanation.
When passing by the window of Wang Xiaoer's house, I heard the voices of two people coming from inside the house.
"It's delicious, wife, you have such a skillful hand."
"Haha, look at you, I feel embarrassed. Have you delivered the food to my brother's house?"
"They're all delivered. Don't worry, eat quickly. They'll get cold soon."
Boss Wang outside the window was furious when he heard this and kicked the door open.
Then, before he could open his mouth to curse, the strong stench made him frown.
Looking up, Boss Wang's pupils suddenly shrank and he collapsed to the ground in fright.
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