Outside the palace gate, the world is getting brighter and brighter, and the glow on the ground is getting redder and redder, as if the ground is covered with blood. Even the diffuse mist was dyed a blood-red.

This kind of strange scene is not difficult to see in the underworld, but it is very common.

And the morning bell in the Yuque Palace has struck for the second time. No more, no less, exactly twenty-four sounds, implying the twenty-four solar terms of the year.

The loud bell echoed, and the sound rang far away, spreading throughout every corner of the entire Yuque Palace and Yuque City.

Under the sound of the loud bell, the ghost mother took out a round gold medal of pure gold and handed it to her daughter: "If you encounter corrupt officials and evil ghosts who do not care about the life and death of ghosts, or only seek personal gain, and are desperate, as long as the evidence is conclusive, you can exercise the power of life and death." You don't have to play the palace first. ”。

Xiao Fuling took the gold medal and looked at it, only to see a tiger with an open mouth and teeth engraved on the top, vivid, and majestic, and staring at the tiger. In the middle of the front of the gold medal, a vigorous and powerful character is engraved. And after a while, I looked at it, and it was the dead word engraved on the back.

"Life and death card?" Xiao Fuling was stunned for a moment, and then looked up at the ghost mother's eyes, and the excitement increased instead of decreasing.

As the eldest lord of the Nine Shadows Country, and Xiao Fuling, who has been in charge of the country, naturally knows what the gold medal in his hand is. I also know the role of this gold medal.

It is the life and death card of the Nine Shadows Country Punishment Division, and the ghost who holds this card can cut the criminal first as long as the evidence is conclusive and it is not forged. Regardless of whether the offender is a prince or a nobleman or a common man, he can be sentenced by the ghost holding this license without sending the prisoner to the yamen or the three divisions of the capital.

Xiao Fuling never dreamed that she would be able to hold this card one day.

The ghost mother looked at her daughter's excited cheeks, raised her hand and patted her daughter's shoulder, and said softly: "Mother believes that you will be able to be fair and impartial, and you will definitely be able to complete the task of inspection excellently." ”。

When the words landed, the ghost mother's face was also filled with pride and pride.

Although she didn't mention it, she didn't keep it on her lips. But she has always believed in her heart that after a thousand years in this life, there are only two things to be proud of and proud of, and the happiest. One is that they met Xiao Shizhu, and the other is that they have such an outstanding daughter - Xiao Fuling.

"My daughter, I'll ...... for you" When the ghost mother raised the corners of her mouth slightly, she leaned over and lowered her head, whispered softly in her daughter's ear, and said slowly word by word: "I am proud of you, and I am also proud of you." ”。

"Alright, let's go. Xiao Fuling was stunned again, she never thought that her mother would recognize her so much. She was still stunned, and when she couldn't come to her senses, ** had already straightened her waist and said aloud to each member of the team that was about to go away: "I hope you can return safely." ”。

The ghosts nodded, and Lai Yueqi, supported by the maid, boarded the car. The accompanying palace guards and several other maids also rode their respective beast soul mounts.

Xiao Fuling, who came to her senses, said solemnly to the ghost mother: "Mother, I will not let you down and will never disgrace you." ”。

Then, full of joy and joy, and his face was full of pride and pride, he turned over and jumped on her sparseness, picked up the gold medal, and took the lead in riding the beast and walking out of the palace gate.

Lai Yueqi, who lifted the curtains, also waved goodbye to the ghost mother, and followed in the car under the escort of the guards.

The ghost mother walked slowly, followed behind their group of ghosts, and walked until she walked to the door of the palace gate before stopping. But he kept watching the team that was getting farther and farther away, facing the rising sun and heading east.

Until this team quickly disappeared into the rows of houses in the city in the distance outside the palace and disappeared in the eyes of the ghost mother. But she still didn't turn around and left, and kept watching where her daughter had gone.

"**, don't you think about it anymore? Isn't it too dangerous to let the owner of the Weng investigate the smuggling? Lu Wu, who was behind him, finally couldn't help but say: "Although Ah San's intelligence was not missed, this time he told the lord that there was a smuggling of rare metals outside the Nine Shadows Kingdom, and it must be accurate, but this is the most dangerous." Because of this, Poria's niece's trip is only a lot of trouble. ”。

The ghost mother didn't look back, nor did she talk to her. She also knows the danger.

Ah San told Xiao Shizhu on Shuoyue Island that there were rare metals on the Howling Wind Plain, which were secretly smuggled out by some ghosts, and when they were sold at a high price, both the ghost mother and Xiao Shizhu knew that in order to find out about this matter, they had to take risks.

Seeing that the ghost mother was silent, Lu Wu behind him was a little impatient, his eyes were full of anxiety, and he said urgently: "Those prisoners who are secretly smuggling rare metals are definitely not good stubble. Your decision like this will only ......".

"It's your big brother's decision, not mine. The only thing I did was to catch up with the ghost doctor who could heal Mrs. Lai was also on the Howling Wind Plain, so I simply sent Poria to investigate the rare metals smuggled out of the Howling Wind Plain, and at the same time escort Mrs. Lai to seek medical treatment. Is there anything wrong with this?" The ghost mother suddenly spoke, interrupting Lu Wu's words: "Besides, Xiao Fuling is no longer a child, she can protect herself and contribute to the country." ”。

"The spies of the Chacha Division have not been able to find any clues, so it is better to let my daughter try. After a pause, the ghost mother said again.

What she said was not only her thoughts, but also Xiao Shizhu's decision-making after careful consideration. Both demons felt that their daughter could take on this responsibility. There is no other reason, just because Xiao Lingling is also a shrewd ghost.

Since she was a child, Xiao Shizhu has taught her more about observation. Today, Xiao Fuling has developed a pair of discerning eyes, which are incomparable to most of the secret agents of the Chacha Division.

And Xiao Fuling has followed the national teacher Yingying and studied art for many years. In addition to learning the magic of Su Tianju, the national teacher Yingying also taught her the trick of finding the root cause and checking the clues in the details to get to the bottom of the matter.

In addition, some secret agents of the Chacha Division have long been familiar with those ghosts who commit crimes outside the palace, and may even have colluded together.

Therefore, sending Xiao Fuling to investigate this matter secretly is the best way. With the help of Yueqi, there is more hope of finding out this matter.

Lu Wu thought about it secretly for a long time, and naturally thought of this layer as well. But there are still some worries, after all, the ghosts who can break the law on the realm of the Nine Shadows Country are powerful.

There is no one in the open, and there is definitely no small force in the dark. Then it is easy to dodge the open gun, and it is difficult to defend against the dark arrow.

As Xiao Shizhu's sworn brother, Lu Wu, Xiao Fuling's uncle, was worried that if Xiao Fuling really found out something, forcing the evil ghosts to take risks, it would be difficult to explain to Xiao Shizhu if there was anything wrong with this owner.

"Lord Lu, go and do what you have to do. Just when Lu Wu wanted to speak and stopped, the ghost mother turned around and said such a sentence, and then took her entourage and walked slowly towards the deep palace without looking back.

Don't give Lu Wu a chance to say anything more at all.

After walking far away, the ghost mother saw that there was no one around, turned around and walked into the side of the road, a guard outside the outside and tight inside, all of which were imperceptible in the palace gate guarded by secret sentinels.

Behind the palace gate, the courtyard within the high wall is beautiful and shady, and the bamboo forest is clear under the swirling wind. Scattered among the pavilions, exquisite rockeries, surrounded by clear springs and streams. The yin air rises in the spring water stream, and the mist slowly diffuses around, and the fog is hazy, but the winding paths between the trees in the courtyard are connected, and the scenery is still beautiful.

Who would have thought that such a secluded and secluded place would be the main altar of Xuanjiao in the Nine Secluded Country.

In addition to some members of the Xuanjiao sect and Xiao Shizhu's ghost mother, other ghost officials and ghost officials in the country did not know that this was the main altar of the Xuanjiao.

They only know that this is a study of Xiao Shizhu. Sometimes, Xiao Shizhu or the ghost mother will come here to read books, pastime, and pass the time.

The ghost mother walked straight ahead, towards the small building surrounded by a stream in the middle of the courtyard.

The small building is only two stories high, and it is also small and exquisite.

Before entering the building, Qinglan went to retire the palace people and palace maids in the attic, as well as the busy officials. The ghost mother also walked straight to the depths of the main hall, and made it deep, behind the bookcases on both sides of the corner stairwell that went up to the second floor.

Lin Cong, the only one in the building who did not leave, hurriedly saluted the ghost mother who sat down. The ghost mother also gave Qinglan and Chenruo a look, and motioned for them to wait outside the building.

"Lord Lin, you must also know the lord's secret order?" After the two attendants left, the ghost mother who asked about this finally lost her complexion, and inadvertently revealed a look of worry about her daughter and Lai Yueqi's trip.

"Yes, I have already arranged for the Xuanjiao disciples, please rest assured. Lin Cong, who lowered his voice, replied with his head slightly bowed: "The minister has already arranged two elite Xuanjiao sect teams to accompany them in secret to protect the safety of Lord Weng and Mrs. Lai. No matter where they go, these two teams of disciples can ensure that they are safe and sound. ”。

A whisper, echoing only between him and the ghost mother. and failed to drift further. So much so that Qinglan and Chenruo, who were on the left and right outside the open door, couldn't hear what the two ghosts in the building were doing.

"Well, can you see if you can add another team to accompany you and secretly protect the lord Weng?" the ghost mother behind the slight jaw of the head, put down the bottom and shelf, and asked with a slight request.

She didn't care about what she showed before, she didn't care about Xiao Ling's everything, she was nothing more than pretending. What mother would turn a blind eye to the safety of her children.

However, Lin Cong has not yet married and has no children, so he naturally does not understand this. I was stunned when I asked, and I couldn't help but let out a voice in my mouth: "Huh?".

In his opinion, the first thing that came to mind was that the ghost mother felt that the two squads were not very safe to protect secretly. But what comes to mind is that the ghost mother doesn't trust the abilities of his subordinates.

Then, Lin Cong smiled disappreliantly, his face was full of pride, and he swore to the ghost mother: "Don't worry, every member of the two teams I sent is a master of a hundred battles. Although Xuanjiao had not intervened in Chachasi's case before this, the protector was what our members were most good at. The members of the two secret entourage teams sent this time also protected Lord Taifeng from Fenglin Continent. The safety of Lord Weng and Mrs. Lai on this trip is definitely guaranteed. ”。

When the ghost mother heard this, after pondering for a long time, she still said worriedly: "If you are not afraid of 10,000, you are afraid of what happens, you should send one or two more teams." ”。

The feeling of apprehension is beyond words.

Lin Cong's previous exuberance and overflowing pride slowly turned into incomprehensible.

"Do you know why the lord suddenly investigated this matter?" the ghost mother glanced up, and after seeing the incomprehensible look in Lin Cong's eyes, she immediately asked.

Lin Cong was stunned again, and after a little guessing, he slowly shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.

The secret order he received was to secretly send people to secretly accompany Xiao Fuling to protect the safety of the lord who went to Xiaofeng County.

For a while, Lin Cong not only didn't know Xiao Shizhu's intentions, but also aroused curiosity in his heart.