Chapter 32: The Zhao Family Is Haunted
Lu Jian woke up, and was carried back to the Criminal Division by Lu Sheng under the doctor's repeated warnings not to use force again.
Lu Li hurriedly came over to visit, apologized vigorously, and after Lu Jian said bad things, Lu Li stopped feeling guilty and left.
In the room, there were only Lu Jian and Lu Sheng, and both of them were in a solemn mood.
"I'm sorry......" After a long time, Lu Jian said silently.
"There's no need to apologize!" Lu Sheng fiddled with the teacup and was a little absent-minded.
"I lied to adults, in fact, when I came to Suzhou City, I knew that my life was short, and I could live one day at a time. I thought, if I hadn't hidden it, the adults wouldn't have wanted me, right?"
"If you don't pass the physical examination, you won't want it. Lu Sheng also said calmly.
"Don't be embarrassed, I will leave tomorrow. Lu Jian showed an indifferent smile on his face. Although I am reluctant to give up from the bottom of my heart, I will never put it on my face.
"Leave, where are you going?" Lu Sheng came back to his senses this time, raised his head and asked.
"A place where no one is around...... This is the last life!"
"I'm just wondering, how much does it cost to invite an innate master to pick Jiyang Dragon Fruit?"
"Won't the adults drive me away?" Lu Jian asked in surprise.
"Why did you want to drive you away? Since you have already been recruited to the Criminal Division, then your illness is the business of the Criminal Division. And I don't think if you weren't sick, a master like you probably wouldn't have joined the Criminal Division, right? ”
"In front of adults, where can subordinates be called masters. Moreover, Jiyang Dragon Fruit is not only able to cure the cold poison of his subordinates, but also a natural treasure that people in the martial arts dream of. If you can get it, no amount of money will be exchanged. ”
"So I can only pay attention to the Pure Yang Exercises?" Lu Sheng asked with some reluctance.
"The pure yang exercises are even more difficult, there are many yang attributes in the world, but to be called pure yang, there are only three in the world.
The pure yang Wuji Gong of Longhu Mountain, the Great Day Rulai Heart Sutra of Mani Temple, and the Golden Crow Divine Fire Recipe of the Yanhuo Clan. These three kinds of martial arts are the pinnacle of martial arts in the world, and the appearance of a martial art in the rivers and lakes can lead to the bloody wind of the entire rivers and lakes.
And the attribution of these three divine skills is so powerful that people can't get up and get involved. Instead of thirsting for any pure yang divine skill, it is better to have hope for Jiyang Dragon Fruit. ”
Lu Jian shook his head with a wry smile, if it wasn't for the slim hope of curing himself, how could Lu Jian give up so easily.
"Actually, there is at least one more. Lu Sheng said silently.
"What's the other one?"
"Jiuyang Divine Skill! But I haven't gotten it yet, if I can get it within half a year, I'll pass it on to you, and if I can't get it within half a year, I'll find a way to get you Jiyang Dragon Fruit." Anyway, it's just one thing, I'll make sure you're okay!"
Lu Sheng's smile was like the warm sunshine outside the window, and Lu Jian's eyes instantly turned red.
"Your Excellency...... Actually, I ......"
"You don't have to say anything, just do it well. You rest, and remember that you can't do anything with people anymore. ”
"My lord, I actually want to say ......"
"What?"
"It's nothing ......" Lu Jian's eyes suddenly dimmed, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a wry smile.
Recently, it has been the darkest moment in their lives for the thieves near Suzhou City.
I never worry so much about whether I will be in prison the next day after closing my eyes at night. It's just that Suzhou Mansion is worthy of being a rich place in the south of the Yangtze River, and there are not many thieves.
After a few days of grabbing, there was almost no jumping. Rare leisure, Lu Sheng posted an announcement to recruit people again.
Seeing that the Criminal Division was recruiting people again, the people of Suzhou came over with enthusiasm to see the excitement. When I saw the announcement, I sighed in disappointment.
This time, the salary is only one or two silver per month, and there is no need for martial arts skills. As long as you are innocent and young and strong.
The masters of the Criminal Division include Lu Sheng, and a few of them are enough, and if they recruit masters, the Criminal Division, which has no source of income, can't support so many people.
The Criminal Division is in ruins, and many things need to be rebuilt, and reconstruction requires money. The 1,000 taels of gold given by the Li family before were spent by Lu Sheng in a big way. There is very little money left.
If it goes on like this for another half a year, I am afraid that the Criminal Investigation Division will return to a state of nothing.
Just when Lu Sheng began to worry, the drum outside the door sounded again.
Hearing the sound of drums, Lu Sheng hurriedly changed into an official uniform and went to the court.
When they came to the hall, the three spiders were already in place in front of the hall. At the bottom of the hall, there sat a thin old man. Seeing this person, Lu Sheng's eyes suddenly burst into golden light.
This is a big celebrity in Suzhou, Li Chengxi, Zhao Chengnan, Zhanchengbei, and Zhengchengdong. These four families are located in the four directions of Suzhou City, but they are also the richest families in Suzhou City.
The old man Zhao in front of him is known as the granary of Jiangnan, and the family business is spread all over Jiangnan. The wealth is a bit too much, but the wealth is definitely not worthy.
If such a person reports the crime, then the action is naturally generous.
Lu Sheng put on an official posture and slowly came to the back of the case and sat down.
Seeing Lu Sheng coming, Old Man Zhao also quickly stood up. His face suddenly flushed with excitement.
"Lord Lu, you must save the old man!"
is a very old-fashioned opening statement, Lu Sheng was not surprised. Slowly flicked his sleeves, "Zhao Yuanwai, why are you so flustered?"
"My lord, my house is haunted...... Ask for help from adults to help my family exorcise evil spirits, and the old man will have a retribution, a retribution!"
The pen that Lu Sheng had just lifted was hanging in the air. staring at the blank eyes, I couldn't put down the pen for a long time.
Is this here to entertain me? Surely it is?
Lu Sheng's face gradually became ugly, "Zhao Yuanwai, this is the Criminal Investigation Division, responsible for administrative case solving, you have to catch ghosts, there are so many Taoist masters on Hanshan, you should go to them." ”
"My lord, I've looked for it! I invited three masters of the Dharma, but they ...... They were all slain by evil spirits. No matter where you move, that evil ghost will never go away. I had no choice, so I begged the government, and the prefect of Qian said that I should find the criminal department, so I came non-stop. ”
Looking at Zhao Yuanwai's excited appearance, he was really anxious.
Lu Sheng crossed over, although he also began to believe in ghosts and gods. But believe, but not gullible. The power of gods and ghosts may be there, but ordinary people are afraid that it is rare for a thousand years. If there were so many, the world would have been chaotic a long time ago.
It is said that it is ghosts and gods, but it is mostly a man-made disaster. Looking at Zhao Yuanwai's desperate eyes, Lu Sheng showed a comforting smile.
"You first talk to the official about the ins and outs, and let the official consider it. ”
"My lord, it started seven days ago. It was a beautiful day, and the old man rarely had time, so he took his family to the edge of Jinghu Lake to enjoy the scenery.
Around noon, when I was sleeping hazy, I suddenly heard someone exclaim that a dead body was floating in the mirror lake. I woke up and hurriedly stepped forward, because I was afraid of admitting my mistake because of the distance.
But before we could get closer, the dead body suddenly turned into green smoke and dissipated, leaving a chicken and dog in the air. At that time, the terrible old man was frightened and hurriedly took his subordinates home.
But since then, strange things have happened to my family. At first, someone said that there were ghosts in the well. The next day, the maid who saw the ghost left the chicken dog and hanged herself without leaving four words.
The old man hurriedly moved away with the family to the other courtyard, and asked the master to go home to do things to catch ghosts.
The night passed, and when we went to see it the next day, the mage was taken out of his heart and liver by the fierce ghost.
I invited three respected masters in a row, but they were all mutilated by evil ghosts. Even if the old man's price is high, no master is willing to come again. It is said that I am a catastrophe and a fate, and there is no way to avoid it.
Sure enough, as he said, three days later, the evil ghost came to my courtyard again, and strange things happened frequently. Every night, we don't dare to close our eyes when we sleep. ”
"You didn't go out to take refuge?"
"I can't go, I just asked my subordinates to pack up my things, and I heard in my ears that if I dare to go, I won't leave the chickens and dogs. The voice seemed to be spoken close to my ear, and I could feel the cool air in my ears.
But...... There is nothing around me...... It's really a ghost...... What a ghost!"
Lu Sheng's brows furrowed, of course he would not easily believe that there was a ghost, listening to Zhao Yuanwai's description, Lu Sheng believed that the other party might be a very skilled martial arts person.
"Zhao Yuanwai, did you offend some martial arts people?"
"No, really, although I don't dare to say that I am a great good person, I often give to the poor. As a businessman, he has never done anything harmful. I don't know why, but the demon came to the door. ”
"Did he do anything else besides scaring you? Did anyone else be killed besides the dead maid?"
"Yes, yesterday afternoon, my third lady was taken away by him, and the third lady was supposed to take a nap in the room at noon, and was about to take a bath, when suddenly she disappeared. The windows and doors were all closed, and a big living person was gone. ”
"There's such a big thing going on at home, and your wife is still in the mood to take a bath?" Lu Sheng complained casually.
"The third lady usually loves to be clean, and in those days, our family was worried all day long, and she hadn't taken a bath for several days. I just woke up from a nap that day and wanted to take a shower to get rid of bad luck. Didn't expect ......"
Lu Sheng frowned tightly, and he was ninety percent sure in his heart that this was not a ghost but a man-made disaster. To let Zhao Yuanwai's family live in fear is not a difficult thing for martial arts people.
Seeing Lu Sheng pondering, Zhao Yuanwai instantly realized something, and hurriedly took out a stack of silver tickets from his arms.
"My lord, this is a silver ticket of 10,000 taels, if my lord can save the lives of my family. The old man is willing to offer 50,000 taels of silver......"
I'll go, this bold, Lu Sheng can't believe his eyes. Fifty thousand taels of silver, that is worth the total income of the Criminal Division for three years. Sure enough, it was a business that was not open for three years, and it was open for three years.
However, if you think about it from another perspective, you can understand that Zhao Yuanwai's life is now being carried on the belt of his trousers. The lives of the whole family are not something that can be bought by just 100,000 taels.
"Zhao Yuanwai, I took your case, and I will personally bring someone back with you in a while, this official wants to take a look, this ghost is not afraid of Huanghuang Heavenly Dao. ”