Xiao Yat lives in Xingyue Inn, which has a neat layout and a quiet courtyard, which makes people feel refreshed and tired. On the night he checked in, he noticed several unusual places in the inn.

It turns out that around Thorn City, many people have gone missing recently, but people don't even dare to say it, because once the people who were killed or missing spread out, this family, or even an entire street, and a village, will never be spared.

Although Thorn City remained calm on the surface, everyone was in danger in their bones. When Xiao Yat first came, he saw that many people had a melancholy look on their faces, but he didn't want to say it, so after staying, he patiently observed.

The innkeeper only knew that he had been studying all day, but he did not expect that he was secretly visiting, and he was determined to stay here and find out.

That evening, the sound of the drums sounded three times, and he listened intently, and the earth was all in silence. A little white shadow, shaking and jumping away, like a drifting wind, like a phantom.

He searched every corner of Thorn City, but found no trace. But when he returned to the inn, there was a corpse lying in his bedroom, the flesh was blurry, and it was terrifying.

Xiao Yi was also stunned for a while, he was a little in a dilemma. If he withdraws, he will immediately fall into the trap of being planted by others, and this murder will be on his head, but if he does not leave, he will not be able to confess.

In the midst of the dilemma, there was a loud knock on the door outside, and the voices of people were boiling, and many people were shouting and roaring. Xiao Yi was looking at the corpse in a daze, the door had been pushed open, and the guy who was usually smiling had a blue face at this time, followed by a large group of officers and soldiers.

Before Xiao Yi could explain, one of them roared: "I can't see that he is young and polite, but he is a murderer." ”

This person spoke like a muffled thunderbolt, which made Xiao Yi's heart sink. But he finally calmed down, and smiled faintly at the moment: "Everyone, I am a person who reads, and I have no power to restrain a chicken, how can I ever kill someone, and besides, such a big person, I can kill him?"

After a slight pause, he said, "Everyone, please think about it, if I kill him, why did I move him upstairs? And move him to my room, isn't it stupid? Everyone, please take a closer look, I am unarmed......"

Before he finished speaking, a person dressed as an officer stepped forward in line, and first bowed his hand to Xiao Yi and said, "What this son said is true. When we look at it, it is also different from what the person who reported the crime just now. Now there is only one trip to the house, and we adults ......"

It was difficult for him to say "promoted to court pending trial", so he only stopped halfway through. This is when he saw Xiao Yi's weak scholarly appearance, otherwise the chain whip would have been added to his body a long time ago.

Although Xiao Yat's face was embarrassed, he thought that only by making mistakes could he solve this mysterious case, and besides, he was high and bold, even if they had any way to deal with him, Xiao Yat was not afraid of anyone, so he smiled and said: "So I am a prisoner, please bring the torture tools." ”

The officer arched his hand and replied: "The prince misunderstood, and he didn't dare to bully Sven in the next fight, and there was a small sedan chair waiting outside." ”

The rest of the people didn't say a word, and even the shopkeeper's face was much softened. Xiao Yi was surrounded by them and went to the City Lord's Mansion, the city lord who was appointed as the city lord of Thorn City from a civil official, was less than thirty years old and was very careful.

He glanced at Xiao Yi, and after listening to the officer's report, he nodded slightly. The city lord looked at Xiao Yi's elegant state, and also felt a sense of pity, and wanted to send him back after asking a few casual questions.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yi smiled slightly: "My lord, if I go back, your corpse will also be sent to the inn where I live." ”

When the city lord heard this, his color changed, and he was shocked, and there was a loud shout below.

Before the shouts fell, six or seven of the soldiers fell, and the city lord had two sharp arrows stuck in his side. Fortunately, it was only half a foot away, and it was just a false alarm.

Xiao Yi still stood at the bottom of the stairs, and smiled loudly: "My lord, you should know the words of Jiangdong. Before the students arrived, I heard that the adults were young and promising, and their political achievements were remarkable, but I had a hunch that they were making a big move. ”

He paused slightly, looked around again, and said: "Sure enough, there have been many headless murders in Thorn City recently, but in fact, their targets are only on adults, and those who died in vain are just introductions, just foils." ”

The city lord had been listening intently, and Xiao Yi saw that he was very engrossed, so he continued: "My lord, although I am not a murderer, I am not a scholar of You Fang. ”

His words were like a thunderbolt on a sunny day, and even the city lord was stunned.

Xiao Yi smiled faintly and said, "My lord, someone poisoned Your Excellency just now, if it weren't for the students here, the adults would have followed in the footsteps of others." ”

He glanced behind him and smiled at the officer, "Excuse me, borrow a small arrow, and I'll show you a trick." ”

The officer felt an arrow beside him, and after Xiao Yi took it, he threw it with his hand, and a wisp of wind flew straight towards the roof. Suddenly there was a miserable scream, followed by a loud noise, and a big man rolled down on the roof.

Not only were the officers and soldiers shocked, but the city lord was also at a loss for what to do, he glanced at Xiao Yi and wanted to stop.

Xiao Yilang laughed loudly: "My lord, you can believe it now, right? The purpose of the thief is actually only on the adult, but since this is the case, I can't get rid of it." If you can borrow a cottage if you like it, I'm ......."

Before he finished speaking, the city lord of Thorn City already knew what he was going to say later, and after giving him a look, he was shocked and said, "Bold fanatics, dare to show off your might in front of this city lord, and first put the villain who assassinated this city lord into death row." ”

After the city lord retired from the hall, Xiao Yi also moved from the prison cell to the inner hall of the city lord's mansion. They talked like old friends.

Xiao Yat carefully analyzed the current situation and what has happened near Thorn City recently, and also listed a summary of the possible scenarios.

The city lord of Thorn City nodded frequently, and couldn't help but look at the young man in front of him with great admiration.

"Boqing, who are you talking to?" a woman asked softly, followed by a young woman in brocade clothes, standing at the door.

The city lord was busy introducing him, and it turned out that the city lord's surname was Liu Mingmuzhi, and the word Boqing was the former leader of Yan Guo. The appearance of the city lord's wife made their conversation stop temporarily, but Liu Muzhi deliberately brought the topic to the topic, this virtuous lady is a famous talented woman, and she celebrates Xiao Yi's assistance.

Suddenly, a figure flashed outside the window, and Xiao Yi swayed out.

Suddenly there was an exclamation, from the inner room, when Xiao Yi hurriedly turned around, but saw a small arrow stuck in the chest of the city lord, blood gushed out, and the person had fallen on Mrs. Li, Xiao Yi was stunned.