Liang Xin felt a chill run down his spine.
I deeply agree with what Zhang Xiangyang said!
He felt nothing when he saw the constable injured.
But when he heard Zhang Xiangyang say that it might bring trouble upon him...
Liang Xin immediately realized that Zhang Xiangyang's words made perfect sense. Now that he thought about it carefully, how could those peasants have possibly captured so many bandits?
You should know that those bandits had knives!
Moreover, so many peasants in the villages were killed by the bandits, so how come they were all wiped out in Ning'an Village?
Those peasants didn't seem to be any capable people. The only one worth taking a second look at was Lin Weiming!
Looking back now, I'm afraid that kid was able to catch so many using some kind of shady, underhanded magic...
That's why I didn't dare to take a position by his side, probably because I was afraid he would find out.
Liang Xin felt a pang of regret. He wasn't the kind of person who was stubborn and conservative. As long as one had the ability, using some evil magic wouldn't be a big deal.
However, that kid wasn't on his side, since he had rejected him before.
Even if it means his subordinates are completely devoted to him, he still has to deal with this monster. When the time comes, he can report it and get an excellent rating in his political career.
Liang Xin made up his mind to get rid of the Lin family!
He was a cautious person and did not intend to rush in as Zhang Xiangyang and the others hoped.
“It has been said since ancient times that demons and monsters bewitch the masses…” Liang Xin paced around his study until Zhang Xiangyang and the others were a little dizzy before he said, “That is probably why those people are bewitched by them. Now that I am the local official, they are like my children, so I naturally have to consider their needs.”
"Your Excellency truly loves the people like your own children! Our county is so fortunate to have such a benevolent official as you," Zhang Xiangyang said with a respectful smile, showering you with flattery.
Liang Xin wasn't buying it. He kept a straight face and said, "Since they're all sick or disabled, you should hurry up and go to Maoshan to invite a Taoist priest to exorcise the evil spirit. You must drive this monster out."
It would be even better if we could grind their bones to dust!
Zhang Xiangyang added a sentence to his mind.
However, he didn't say it out loud, but continued to flatter Liang Xin relentlessly.
...
While Zhang Xiangyang and his group were trying to deal with Lin Wanyue, Lai Fu was also trying his best to deal with them.
To thank Laifu for his great contributions to the "Eighteen Touches" business, Lin Wanyue would give him a lot of delicious food every time he dealt with a yamen runner.
The other ghosts in the house had their eyes shining and were also exchanging the yamen runners for rewards.
Lin Xiangwu was initially dismissive of this, but after Lin Wanyue produced the full set of armor, he felt that since his granddaughter was so capable, what was wrong with him helping the family more?
In this way, the "poor" yamen runners were devoured by a group of ghosts without their knowledge.
Because Lai Fu and Xiao Fen Die both knew that if they didn't want to cause trouble for Lin Wan Yue, even if they were to deal with someone, they absolutely couldn't kill them.
Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain to the underworld.
The other ghosts also learned of this rule from Little Pink Butterfly, and they all honestly promised to cripple but not kill the ghosts.
That is why, although some of Zhang Xiangyang's men were injured or sick, they were all still alive.
Laifu wandered around the Lin family's neighborhood several times but couldn't find anyone who looked suspicious. He even considered going to check out the area near the yamen (government office).
"None of them have come recently. They're probably up to something. Don't go and provoke them," Little Pink Butterfly stopped him.
"How can this be called provoking? I just wanted to scout out the enemy's situation!" Lai Fu said confidently. "What if they're up to something and we don't know... what if we fall into their trap?"
"With Wanbao around, what's there to be afraid of? You should just stay home and watch over things," Little Pink Butterfly said. "If Wanbao finds out about this entrapment, are you sure you can still keep your candy?"
Lai Fu: "..."
"Wait... why are these people so lazy? They never come out for a stroll!"
Lai Fu and his men waited for several days, but the constables just stayed at the yamen and wouldn't come out, so he didn't get his reward for several days.
…
At the same time, Zhang Xiangyang, using Liang Xin's name, invited a highly skilled Taoist priest from Maoshan to come down.
The Taoist priest was over sixty years old, tall and thin, with white hair and beard. He wore a dark blue Taoist robe and had a rather otherworldly and dignified air about him. He looked quite convincing.
As soon as Zhang Xiangyang led the man over, Liang Xin immediately believed him to some extent and happily stepped forward to greet him: "May I ask how this master is addressed?"
"Names are just fleeting things. I took my master's surname, Li," said Taoist Li casually.
"Ah, Master Li!" Liang Xin cried out quickly, "You must save our county! A demon has appeared in our county. Although I am the magistrate of this county, I am powerless to save anyone in this matter... In order to prevent that demon from causing further harm to the area, we can only ask you, Master, to come and save us!"
Li Daoshi raised his hand and said, “Benefactor Liang, there’s no need for that. I’ve already heard about what happened in this county from Lord Zhang. Although I don’t have any great abilities, I have dealt with quite a few demons. I heard that she’s just a little girl who has learned some crooked ways? She’s easy to deal with.”
“Master Li, with you, our county is saved! But I don’t know how to handle this matter. Master, as long as you can help me deal with that little girl who knows evil magic, gold and silver are no object. I will even have someone erect a monument for you in the City God Temple! I guarantee your incense will live on forever!” Liang Xin was overjoyed.
"These are all just material possessions; we can deal with them later," Li Daoshi said calmly.
"Yes, yes, I've been so busy with worldly affairs that I've become somewhat tainted by the allure of gold and silver. I just don't know if you could come over now and take a look at that little devil?" Liang Xin didn't care whether this person was a hypocrite or genuinely capable and looked down on the things he had given him.
He just wanted this master to quickly deal with the Lin family so that he could get rid of a thorn in his side.
Knowing that there were people in this county who could harm him, Liang Xin felt like he had a thorn in his side, worried that Lin Wanyue and the others might harm him at any time.
After all, so many people in the government office had broken legs or arms, and their presence in front of him every day caused him considerable mental stress.
Unexpectedly, the usually calm and collected Taoist priest Li now showed signs of fatigue.
Zhang Xiangyang was good at reading people's expressions. Seeing this, he quickly said, "Sir, you see that the master has been traveling up and down the mountain for a long time. Even if you love the people like your own children and are very concerned about their well-being, shouldn't you let the master rest first?"
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