Chapter 115 Arsonist

115 Arsonist

"Little Taoist priest, you are so lucky."

After returning the Guan Gong sword to Xiang Jiannan, Li Jin regained his composure and didn't know what to say.

He saw the young Taoist priest's look of doubt when he took back Guan Gong's sword. After seeing this look, he suddenly wanted to try again.

After thinking about it, I decided to give up.

I may have really underestimated Xiang Jiannan. This Taoist priest is no ordinary person.

"Thanks to the master."

Xiang Jiannan thought Li Jin would perform some tricks in front of him, so he put the Guan Gong sword against the wall again. At this moment, he no longer felt any effort.

What was that expression on Li Jin's face just now? Even though he tried to cover it up immediately afterwards, he still did it after all.

Are you pretending to be weak in front of me? You are using the excuse of being physically exhausted to sabotage me.

The acting is superb. The stone ground was smashed just like that with great force.

"What are you two doing over there?"

At this moment, Gao Yuan, who had just ended his meditation early because of the previous noise, leaned out of the incense hall, stepped over the threshold and started walking towards the two of them.

There have been a lot of mundane affairs recently, and his concentration is not even as good as those pilgrims. He was the first one to be awakened among the people meditating in the entire incense hall, and the only one at present.

Let’s stop here for now and talk to Young Master Li.

"Nothing, look at the knife."

When Gao Yuan approached and saw that he was staring at the ground, Xiang Jiannan immediately glanced at Li Jin a few more times, implying that what was happening on the ground had nothing to do with him and that all he wanted to say was in his eyes.

Then it was the old Taoist priest's turn to perform, looking at the shattered ground and waiting quietly.

"I'll pay."

How could he not see the silent communication between Xiang Jiannan and his master? After Gao Yu'an's serious expression, Li Jin immediately understood. While speaking, he reached out to untie the purse at his waist, but was stopped by the old Taoist priest.

"Young Master Li, this is too polite. How can I, an old Taoist, accept such a mere five taels of silver?"

So dark!

Seeing the master suppressing Li Jin's action and then announcing the amount of compensation, Xiang Jiannan could only think of the word "shameless".

Five taels of silver. Master, you really dare to ask for it. You are definitely the male version of the mother-in-law.

This roundabout way of asking for compensation is a tactic of playing hard to get. It is obvious that they are taking advantage of Li Jin's honesty and are sure that he will not refuse the compensation.

"No, it's about five taels of silver."

As Xiang Jiannan expected, he insisted on taking out the silver, counting out five taels and forcing them into Gao Yu'an's hands. Li Jin looked at him and even felt a little ashamed: "It's Li Jin's fault for disturbing the old Taoist priest's meditation for no reason."

"Young Master Li, you are too kind!"

Seemingly embarrassed with five taels of silver in his hand, Yu An's acting skills were obviously better, and he chatted happily with Li Jin. While talking, he naturally stuffed the silver into his sleeves. His movements were so skillful that Xiang Jiannan on the side was secretly amazed and mostly felt admiration for him.

The goal was achieved while chatting and laughing. The master is really thick-skinned.

"I heard from the people in the town that the young Taoist priest burned the dense forest in the north?"

After a few words of mutual shirking of responsibility, the matter was officially over. Recalling what he heard when he first entered the town, Li Jin turned his gaze to Xiang Jiannan.

He wanted to hear what the two Taoist priests in Ping'an Temple had to say so that he could have a basis in his mind as to whether it was true or not.

Who would do such a thing for no reason? From the gossip of the townspeople, it seemed to be related to Chen Jingxuan, the third son of the Chen family.

Chen Jingxuan's current status is different from before. It is said that he is very confident about the imperial examination next year and has a promising future.

Before coming here, he met Lin Zhen in the county town. The county magistrate also asked him to visit Chen's house on his behalf if he had time. His intention was not very obvious.

"The dense forest is too dark and can only be cleared by fire. I have done a good deed at Ping An Temple."

He admitted Li Jin's question generously. As they spoke, the three of them had already walked to the gate of the temple. Pointing to the distance, Gao Yuan continued to say to the two of them in a loud voice: "The north is the direction of the capital. The dense forests have been burned, and there is no place for filth to hide."

"In that case, are you admitting it?"

A question sounded.

Seeing several men in official uniforms rushing over from a distance, before Gao Yuan's words had completely faded away, Xiang Jiannan felt that his master was a little too involved.

It’s better to say less of such self-elevating words. As they say, trouble comes from the mouth, and now it’s here.

Compared with the officers who first appeared at Ping'an Temple, these men carrying official swords were more malicious. From what they said, they implied that they came because of the burning of the dense forest. They heard everything they said.

"You are polite."

He first turned his head to look at Li Jin, and seeing that the other party also looked confused, Gao Yuan could only say hello first.

Not Li Shaoxia's man, but from the county town? He looks unfamiliar, I have never seen him before.

"Are you Gao Yu'an, the abbot of the Ping An Temple?"

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Standing at the bottom of the stairs, the leading officer simply returned the greeting. The officer had been looking at Xiang Jiannan. After Gao Yuan confirmed his identity, he immediately got straight to the point and stated their purpose:

"We are here to arrest the arsonist Xiang Jiannan. I hope the old Taoist priest will not stop us!"

Arrest the arsonist? Who? The leading officer was so shocked that he couldn't react. He turned his eyes to Li Jin and said that he felt very wronged. He came for me, and they arrested me right away?

I really didn't expect it, it's not that serious.

He didn't know whether the Great Zhou Dynasty had this crime, and the burning of the dense forest actually had nothing to do with him.

You, Li Jin, really don't know about this. How come Xiang Jiannan has turned from a good citizen into a criminal in just a few days? Capture? Where is An Wensheng now? "Where are you from?"

Hearing that the other party wanted to take Xiang Jiannan away, Li Jin was very sober and jumped down from the stairs.

First, we need to confirm the identities of the people in front of us. As for other matters, we will ask later.

"By order of the prefect."

"Sir, do you have any proof?"

"I know you are Li Jin from the Demon Subduing Division. You have brought all the necessary credentials."

First he showed Li Jin his badge, then took out a few documents. The leading officer looked fearless: "This matter has nothing to do with the Demon Subduing Division. The prefect has ordered that Xiang Jiannan be taken to the county town and put under strict surveillance."

"Wait a minute!"

Seeing that Li Jin seemed to gradually believe because of the other party's series of actions, and seeing his disciple suddenly made up his mind, Gao Yuan walked to the side of the official with a smile on his face, constantly gesticulating and speaking in a hurried tone:

"The burning of the dense forest was an accident. I just said it casually. It's just a forest. How dare I alarm the prefect?"

"We have no control over this matter. We are just following orders."

The leading officer paid no attention to Gao Yu'an's explanation and immediately said, "The abbot of Ping'an Temple condoned his disciple's murder. If anyone says anything more, he will be fined fifty taels of silver as punishment!"

"Why is there still such a thing as Lao Dao?"

He originally wanted to exonerate his apprentice, but when he heard that the leading officer was going to fine him money, Gao Yuan's anger suddenly flared up. He looked around at everyone with eyes wide open, and murderous intent inadvertently emanated from his body.

Li Jin and Xiang Jiannan became nervous after seeing this, and several officers immediately assumed fighting stances.

"Take it away. We are from Ping An Temple. If we do something wrong, we must admit it!"

After a long silence, he suddenly jumped onto the stairs. Just when Xiang Jiannan felt that things might not end well, his master Gao Yuan had come to his side again. He whispered something in his ear, then pushed him down the stairs with one hand.

When he stood in front of the officer, he turned back angrily and was so angry that the little Taoist almost shouted out on the spot.

Damn old Taoist priest, I haven’t even figured out the details yet and my teammates are selling out so quickly!

(End of this chapter)