Chapter 194: Yue Mansion Retreats
It is ridiculous that we dispatched the Patrol Office, the day and night patrol gods, and mobilized local ghost soldiers to search for evil ways, but found nothing for seven whole days.
When people are alive, there will be movement.
But during these seven days, it was as if this person had disappeared from the world.
It wasn't just because of the Yin-Yang transformations; they could be hidden from others, but not necessarily from the Day and Night Wandering Spirit. Others couldn't see through spirits, but the Yue Mansion's magic soldiers specialized in seeing spirits.
Especially after learning about the Yin-Yang transformation spell, any soul that was not harmonious or whose aura was unstable would be strictly investigated by the day and night wandering gods. Even so, there was still no movement.
The government's arrest warrant had been hanging there for seven days, but no one had reported it to the authorities.
The foxes investigated the towns and villages through both overt and covert means and never met a stranger.
The combined efforts of Yin and Yang failed to catch a petty thief. Not only did they fail to uphold the dignity of the Empress, they also brought shame to the Yue family themselves.
When Day and Night Wandering God settled down at Xilong Mountain, he talked with Gong Mengbi and sounded quite depressed.
These two officials, both of the seventh rank, the same rank as the City God, discussed this matter and said, "If there is still no clue, we can only accept the blame and apologize. After all, this is the human world and the territory of the City God, not the underworld. The Yongkang City God has already sent people to inquire, and their words seem to imply that this beast may have escaped Yongkang County and ask when we will withdraw our troops."
Gong Mengbi sneered, "We haven't punished him for his negligence yet, and he's already chasing people away."
The Day and Night Wandering God was depressed and said, "My brother has been a day and night wandering god, looking everywhere, but he can't catch a single evildoer. I really feel ashamed of the Yue Mansion."
Yeyoushen said: "Maybe he really escaped from Yongkang County."
Gong Mengbi said: "I don't believe it."
Day and Night Wandering God said: "We don't believe it either. If they really escaped from Yongkang County, they should have left traces on the road. We have already searched everywhere and found no trace."
Another day passed, and the Inspection Office came to summon him.
Judge Qiu summoned Riye Youshen and Gong Mengbi to the Inspection Office.
Judge Qiu said, "The City God of Yongkang County has written to the City God of Tianxiadu, asking for apology for negligence. The City God of Dongyang County has written to the City God of Tianxiadu, asking when we can find the evil sect. He suspects that the evil sect has already left Yongkang County and requests that the case be handed over to the City God's divine vein, and that the Dongyang County City God preside over the investigation to avoid delaying the duties of the priests of Yue Mansion. The City God of Tianxiadu has sent someone to ask me when the evil sect will be apprehended and when we can withdraw our troops."
The Day and Night Wandering God, wearing armor, knelt on one knee and apologized: "I have done my job poorly, please punish me severely."
Judge Qiu waved his hand and said, "Every city god has his own difficulties, and we have ours. I didn't call you here to accuse you, but to ask you to think of any way to save the situation."
"I know your abilities. If you can't find anyone, there must be something fishy going on. I don't blame you."
Judge Qiu looked at Gong Mengbi, his eyes filled with hope. "If it really doesn't work, then we can withdraw our troops first and ask Gong Huzheng to investigate secretly."
The Day and Night Wandering God was speechless and looked at Gong Mengbi.
Gong Mengbi lowered his eyes in thought, surprised at Judge Qiu's sharpness, and said slowly, "Your Excellency feels that something is strange, and I also feel that it is unusual."
"Yongkang County is a small place. The Yue family may be unfamiliar with the area and there may be omissions, but the City God is a local tyrant and knows Yongkang County like the back of his hand. No matter how well this beast hides, it should be uncovered. If it can't be uncovered, maybe someone doesn't want us to find it."
Judge Qiu's expression gradually grew serious, and he said, "Don't say such things carelessly."
Gong Mengbi looked around and said, "As a fellow minister of the Empress, I only spoke in private. Your Excellency should just pretend you didn't hear anything."
The Day and Night Wandering God also came to his senses. Thinking about the investigation over the past few days, the Day Wandering God couldn't help but say, "We have already searched Yongkang County. Although most of the investigations in the city are done by the City God's subordinates, we have also been keeping an eye on it. There is only one place we haven't checked."
The day and night wandering gods looked at each other and said in unison: "City God Temple."
Judge Qiu said, "Alright, let's keep this to ourselves and don't mention it again."
The wandering god day and night bowed his head in agreement.
Gong Mengbi said, "Dapan, I have one last method, but I can't guarantee whether it will succeed or not."
Judge Qiu looked at Gong Mengbi and said gently, "Tell me about it."
Gong Mengbi said: "The method is very simple, it is gambling."
"bet?"
The underworld is indeed not a place to live for a long time. Gong Mengbi stayed in the underworld for a long time, and when he came back, he was covered with a layer of yin energy.
He shook his clothes to dispel the dark energy on his body.
In seven days, the ruins of the Niangniang Temple had been cleared away, but the new temple had not yet been built, so a simple shed was erected to shelter from the wind and rain.
Gong Mengbi found the eldest maid and whispered a few words to her.
The eldest girl opened her eyes wide, finding it hard to believe.
Gong Mengbi nodded to confirm again before she agreed.
The next day, the case of the destruction of the Niangniang Temple was handed over to the Dongyang County City God. The Yongkang County City God, after pleading guilty before the Niangniang statue, was flogged, fined ten years' salary, and ordered to continue investigating the case until the culprit was found.
The City God of Yongkang County naturally responded without hesitation.
Afterwards, Day and Night Youshen led his troops back to Yue Mansion, and the investigation into the murderer who destroyed the Niangniang Temple ended there.
Seeing the Yue army retreat, the Yongkang County City God, despite his torn back, bowed to the Dongyang County City God and said, "Your Excellency is so wise and foresighted. Everything is under control."
The Dongyang County City God kicked him, knocking him backwards. He said, "You really think Taishan Prefecture is easy to fool! Get your tail back! If you lure them here again, I'll hold you accountable!"
The Yongkang County City God felt relieved and said, "I will obey your orders, sir."
The Dongyang County City God exhaled and said, "Send that madman away as soon as possible. I will write a letter to his master, asking him to keep an eye on his apprentice."
The Yongkang County City God complained, "Who could have known this lunatic was so audacious that he would even destroy the Goddess Temple?"
The Dongyang County City God said, "The ignorant are fearless. If it weren't for his master's sake, I would have killed this fellow."
"Get lost!"
The City God of Yongkang County returned to his territory and met Cheng Wu.
Cheng Wu, who looked like a sick scholar at the time, couldn't help but smile oddly when he saw him coming. He said, "You came to see me. Does it seem like you have good news?"
The City God didn't want to pay any attention to him and said, "The Yue Mansion has withdrawn its troops. After the unrest has subsided in a while, you will leave Yongkang County and never come back."
Cheng Wu exclaimed in admiration, "You are quite capable."
The City God suppressed his anger and asked, "I'm curious, aren't you afraid of death?"
Cheng Wu said, "Why wouldn't I be afraid of death? If I weren't, I wouldn't be hiding here with you. You can cooperate with my master, so how can you not have some skills? I just want revenge and grievances."
"You're taking revenge when you have a grudge, and you're taking grudges when you have a grudge! So, you're intentionally involving me?" The City God sneered.
Cheng Wu quickly waved his hands and said, "That's not the case. I'm not crazy. It's just a coincidence."
"It's better not to." The City God looked at Cheng Wu deeply and left the quiet room.
There was a gloomy look in Cheng Wu's eyes. He looked at the cramped secret room and just gave a cold smile.
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