Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

Looking at the intelligence letter in his hand, Yi Chen couldn't help but think back to the scene where Feng Linsu had abruptly sought a secret conversation with him after the banquet today.

Feng Linsu had actually come to discuss the unwarranted death of the governor of Tianfeng Prefecture in his own home.

Heh, to think someone dared to assassinate the governor of Tianfeng Prefecture, such a task sounds quite imaginative at first.

Acting on the principle that it's better to avoid trouble, Yi Chen initially wanted to refuse, but Feng Linsu's next words made him hesitate.

"I hear that the Taoist priest is seeking martial arts teachings that originated from top-tier scriptures at Dragon Tiger Mountain. I happen to have a copy of 'Wanhua True Source Great Qi Cultivation,' derived from True Monarch Wan Hua's 'Qing Hui Ling Shi Wanhua Zhen Yuan Deng Xian Miao Jing,'"

"It's an original, with the Divine Intent Picture and all, I wonder if the Taoist priest would be interested," Feng Linsu said in a deep voice.

Hearing the name of True Monarch Wan Hua, Yi Chen felt it was familiar; he immediately remembered.

True Monarch Wan Hua, isn't he that notorious Longevity God who was divided into five parts?

A notorious figure in the world of cultivation.

The Lei Ju Jade he now possessed was obtained from the jade box that had sealed the left arm of the said individual.

"I want it, but I can't take it."

"I'm not skilled at investigating cases, and with such a major case as the mysterious death of a governor in his private chamber, this offering is not enough!"

"You just need to do your best within a limit of one month. Regardless of whether you succeed or not, I will owe you this favor, and present the 'Wanhua True Source Great Qi Cultivation' with both hands,"

Besides, should the Taoist priest encounter any mishaps in the future, Jiangbei Circuit's Peacekeeping Office and the Red Flame Army will unite to protect Hidden Dragon Temple for a hundred years.

Furthermore, I'll add fifty thousand taels of silver notes as a travel expense,

Frankly speaking, if it weren't for important matters I currently have on hand, and considering that the governor of Tianfeng Prefecture, Xu Xiaoxun, is a third level True Person Realm figure, and our Jiangbei Circuit Peacekeeping Office is currently short of experts, I wouldn't be bothering the Taoist priest"

...

In the end, Yi Chen still accepted the task.

Because Feng Linsu offered too much.

A guaranteed base salary, with a one-month deadline.

What Taoist priest could resist such a test?

The "Wanhua True Source Great Qi Cultivation" and the like didn't matter to Yi Chen, he wasn't interested; what was important was the lifelong struggle between good and evil.

According to Feng Linsu, the governor of Tianfeng Prefecture Xu Xiaoxun had recently been investigating a case of missing populations in his jurisdiction's counties, so his death was very likely related to the disappearances.

Yi Chen's first task on his journey to Tianfeng Prefecture was to stop the trend of population disappearances, and the second was to investigate the cause of Xu Xiaoxun's death.

Looking at the intelligence in his hands, Yi Chen also took out a gold token engraved with the character for "wind," and a page of bronze scripture.

These two items had been given to him by Feng Linsu.

Feng Linsu was straightforward in his dealings, using those he trusted and not distrusting those he used.

He knew that the force bold enough to secretly assassinate a dignitary like the governor was anything but ordinary, so he entrusted his gold token to Yi Chen.

In the presence of this token, it was as if he himself had arrived, and the high-level experts of the Peacekeeping Office within Tianfeng Prefecture had to obey the holder of the token.

The page of bronze scripture was also quite extraordinary; it was a rare, one-time use magic artifact. If Yi Chen discovered any urgent information requiring assistance, he only needed to inscribe it onto the page, and Feng Linsu's corresponding master bronze scripture would receive the message.

Then it would be like shooting an arrow that pierces the clouds; armies vast as the sea would assemble to meet.

Such meticulous preparation was evidence of the fury Feng Linsu felt at that moment! Experience tales with empire

To dare assassinate a dignitary like the governor was not just an affront to the Peacekeeping Office; it was practically slapping the face of the Peacekeeping Office, slapping the face of Feng Linsu himself!

If this sets a precedent, where would the dignity of the Peacekeeping Office lie, where would the dignity of the dynasty lie?

Is there even any point in leading a team anymore?

Moreover, Xu Xiaoxun had been his old subordinate, dedicated and accomplished, and for both public and private reasons, he needed to investigate this matter thoroughly.

"If it weren't for Feng Linsu's sincerity and such generous gifts, I really wouldn't want to wade into these muddy waters," Yi Chen sighed softly.

The waters here must be so deep that they could drown a man; even with his greatly improved cultivation, Yi Chen had no desire to rashly face danger.

"Time to slip away, let's see what fate decides. It could even come down to a roll of the dice."

He called to Miao Zi, and a pint-sized cat promptly leapt onto Yi Chen's shoulder; together, man and cat set off on a new journey.

Life is hard, a Taoist priest must work, Little Miao sighed.

"The cats in Jin Yue City are so wild~"

"What a pity~" Miao Zi cast a final glance back at Jin Yue City, now the size of beans behind them, mewed softly, its expression somewhat forlorn.

Miao Zi had had a proper few days of fun in Jin Yue City, since Yi Chen did not take it with him during his work in Cangwu Mountain.

...

...

Atop the Jin Yue Tower.

All banquets must come to an end.

As Yi Chen and his party left, it was also time for Feng Linsu and the leader of the Red Flame Army to part ways.

"Old Feng, what do you think that little sly head wants with those martial arts techniques born from top-tier scriptures?" asked the leader of the Red Flame Army, unable to hold back his curiosity before leaving.

The Red Flame Army did not have the intelligence capabilities of the Peacekeeping Office and were unaware that Yi Chen sought the "Dragon Tiger Embrace Dan Great True Qi" from the Heavenly Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain.

However, as Yi Chen began to show his edge, his past and actions would come under increasing scrutiny and analysis by more and more people.

Thus, Feng Linsu used the original "Wanhua True Source Great Qi Cultivation" that came into his possession by chance as bait to involve Yi Chen in this affair.

"Heh, Old Yan, you just don't understand," Feng Linsu chuckled.

"This lad has great ambitions. He once brought a unique technique from Yin Manor, created by a previous Heavenly Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain—called the 'Yin Yang Cave Divine Pupil Technique'. It can distinguish the six qi, manage yin and yang, and separate humans from ghosts. Anyone can practice it regardless of their aptitude," Feng Linsu explained.

"After Dragon Tiger Mountain acquired it, they allowed some of their external disciples to practice it, but unfortunately, progress with this technique has been very slow."

"What do you think, is there a possibility that he wants to emulate the old Heavenly Master? To collect various martial arts that stem from top-tier scriptures, grasp their essence, and create a top-notch cultivation technique,"