Jiang Wang and the others left, and the miners slowly surrounded.

Listening to Ge Heng's screams behind him, Zhang Hai's eyelids jumped.

Even the unloveless forward all day is a little nervous.

In any case, it was difficult not to fluctuate in my heart when I watched a transcendent monk being defeated in front of him.

Only Hu Shaomeng controlled his expression very well and couldn't see his mentality.

......

It was still the same room as before, but this time it was Jiang Wang who was sitting in the main seat.

Reversal of priorities.

Bolt and Xiaoxiao also followed, made tea for everyone, and stood in the room waiting for orders.

"Sit down. Jiang Wang said lightly, and looked at Steward Hu again: "The old man is also sitting." ”

"Oh, oh!" it took a long time for the Hu Steward to come to his senses and sit on half of his buttocks.

Hu Shaomeng glanced at the other two transcendent monks, and sat down first, sitting in a relaxed posture.

As soon as he touched the chair, he collapsed like soft mud. Zhang Hai was sitting precariously with a nervous expression.

But Jiang Wang's next question almost made them jump.

"Tell me, how did Xie Hao die?"

There were four transcendent monks stationed in the Hu Clan's mine before, and the one who left was named Xie Hao.

is also the original owner of the small courtyard where Jiang Wang lives now.

As soon as this question came out, everyone was shocked.

Xiao Xiao bit her lower lip violently, so that she did not make a sound.

In the mine's statement, Xie Hao was frightened in the encounter more than half a year ago, so he said goodbye.

It seems reasonable.

But they can't explain a problem.

Since the mine is so dangerous, how can a person like Ge Heng who has perverted desires and greedy for enjoyment, and a person like Zhang Hai, who is obsessed with alchemy and wants to ascend to the sky in one step, still stay safely?

One and a half Dao Yuan Stones a month, who can be encouraged to take risks? A monk like Qianqian, who has no love for a long time, may not care much about danger, but he doesn't care much about Dao Yuan Stones either.

Hu Shaomeng suddenly came back and said that he would close the mine. Except for Ge Heng who asked why he was in advance, everyone else had no opinion.

It shows that they have a tacit understanding before.

This tacit understanding is the problem.

Regardless of the exchange of glances between these people, Jiang Wang said directly: "Don't try to deceive me." ”

"The purpose of my visit must be clear to everyone. Although the Chongxuan family has a big family and does not care about the loss of an azure stone vein, this does not mean that the Chongxuan family can tolerate fooling and deception. ”

"Please remember, for the Chongxuan family, the lazurite vein is not important, it is important not to be fooled. ”

Jiang Wang's gaze swept over these transcendent monks: "So, who will say it first?"

At this time, he had already shown his strength, not to mention the power of the Chongxuan family. Although this gaze is calm and pressed on everyone, it seems to have a thousand weights.

"Messenger. Hu Shaomeng smiled reluctantly, trying his best to maintain his bearing: "The situation of this matter is actually ......"

"You don't have to say it yet. Jiang Wang raised his palm and interrupted him.

The palm of his hand turned over and made an inviting gesture to Zhang Hai: "Zhang Hai, you speak first." ”

"Ahh Zhang Hai was suddenly called, and immediately snorted: "This ......"

He didn't need to look to know that Hu Shaomeng's eyes at this time must be tightly attached to him.

"Don't rush, think slowly. Think about Ge Heng. ”

Since he decided to keep Ge Heng, he simply took Ge Heng as a target, killed chickens and monkeys, and coerced the remaining few people.

This is based on an absolute superiority in strength.

Even if these transcendent monks in front of him swarmed up, Jiang Wang would be enough to crush them.

Although Hu Shaomeng is also a cultivator in the Tongtian Realm, there is also a gap in the same realm. He was confident that he could suppress this man.

and first made a gesture to let them speak freely, and then stopped Hu Shaomeng from speaking when he spoke, and let Zhang Hai speak first. It is nothing more than a small means to strengthen authority and control the situation.

He wasn't very familiar with these aspects before, but after being in contact with Chong Xuansheng for a long time, he slowly understood.

The reason why Zhang Hai was chosen as the breakthrough point was because in Jiang Wang's opinion, among the few transcendent monks present, this person's root nature was the weakest.

The delusion of ascending to the sky in one step is pinned on the elixir. But there is no effort for it, only some insignificant efforts.

In the mines, he mixed his days, relying on a meager monthly half-dao yuan stone to put in the pill. Stove by stove, day after day. This obsession is more like an escape, a kind of self-hypnosis.

It seems that he has his own firm goals and pursuits, but in fact, it is not as clear as moving forward with self-abandonment.

No matter how much this kind of person usually behaves, he is fundamentally a weak person.

Jiang Wang said slowly: "I myself am a benevolent person. But doing things for the Chongxuan family, sometimes I may not be able to be soft. After all, it is the matter of eating the king and being loyal to the king. What do you think?"

"Yes...... Be. ”

Zhang Hai lowered his head and struggled with his expression.

But everyone could see that he couldn't be silent for long.

"I'll tell you the truth, I killed Xie Hao!" Hu Shaomeng suddenly said loudly.

Jiang Wang looked at him quietly for a while before turning his head and saying, "Everyone else should go out." ”

Everyone rushed out, and soon only Jiang Wang and Hu Shaomeng were left in the whole room.

One sits on the top, and the other sits down on the right side of the head.

Each has different thoughts, far away from each other.

"I've been waiting for you to take the initiative to tell me. ”

Jiang Wang spoke first: "You know, I could have separated you and asked one by one, there will always be people who can't bear the pressure." But I don't want to create an atmosphere of interrogation and treat you like a prisoner. ”

"After all, the Hu family is the operator of the corresponding affairs of the Chongxuan clan here, and the cooperation has lasted for a long time. Despite this happening in the veins, I have high expectations for you. ”

He looked at Hu Shaomeng: "So, what do you want to tell me?"

"Thank you for your understanding. Hu Shaomeng smiled bitterly, and then said: "I killed Xie Hao, and I had to do it as a last resort." He had the duty of garrisoning the mines, but instead of being loyal, he helped outsiders steal Azure Marble. ”

"The messenger should know that Azure Marble is precious, and the production is very limited. With such a large lazuli vein, there are only six in the highest production year. And Xie Hao alone stole a full thirteen of them! You have also seen how sloppy the other transcendent cultivators were, and they were not of great use at all. Xie Hao took advantage of my absence to use his unique technique to wantonly steal and mine the veins, which led to the depletion of the lapis lazuli veins ahead of schedule. By the time I found out, it was too late. ”

"All of what I said is evidenced, and the ore used by my Hu mine itself is clearly recorded in the accounts. The messenger is always available. I concealed this before, and I was indeed afraid of the punishment and did not dare to face it. But you say, should he be killed?"

Hu Shaomeng said very thoroughly and seemed to be very sincere, and after saying this, he was relieved: "Of course, now you are the envoy here, you are fully responsible, if you represent the Chongxuan family, what do you do, Shaomeng will do things alone, and he will accept them all." ”

The accounts he said were in Manager Hu, and Jiang Wang had already secretly flipped through them, so naturally there was no problem.

In other words, even if there is a problem, it is not easy for people to see it.

At this time, Jiang Wang was noncommittal, and just asked, "Who are you referring to as an outsider?"

The reason why he chose to show his identity directly, in addition to leaving Ge Heng on the spot, is also a very important reason:

As soon as Hu Shaomeng returned, he closed the mine and drove away the transcendent monks. In Jiacheng, Xi Zichu, the son of the Xi family, guessed who he was as soon as they met, and it didn't make much sense to hide his identity.

On the contrary, he needs to show his identity as the envoy of the Xuanjia family to calmly grasp the situation. Once again, turn reactive into proactive.

Hu Shaomeng hesitated for a moment and said, "At present, it should be the Xi family in Jiacheng. But I can't be entirely sure. ”

"Evidence?"

"I only found out later. Before Xie Hao came to the mine, he had worked in the Xi family. And from the channels of the Xi family, there has been an outflow of azure marble. ”

"The clue is clear. Why do you say you can't be completely sure?"

Hu Shaomeng smiled bitterly: "The entire Jiacheng is surnamed Xi, I have to be cautious." ”

Could it really be that the Xi family did something behind Xi Zichu's back?

The Xi family, who controlled Jiacheng, couldn't tolerate Qingniu Town under their rule being controlled by other forces, and after Xi Zichu got the support of Dongwanggu, they had the confidence to fight against the Chongxuan family, and they finally couldn't hold it back?

This seems reasonable, but it doesn't stand up to scrutiny.

Through the roundabout way of depleting the ore veins, the Chongxuan family automatically gave up this place in Qingyang Town. Of course, it is a means that you don't have to tear your face directly, you can do it under the table.

But is it really worth it to make the Chongxuan family dissatisfied because of this?

Seeing that Jiang Wang didn't speak for a while, Hu Shaomeng asked again: "Now that the lapis lazuli veins have dried up, we can slowly investigate the responsibility, but it is really a waste to raise so many people for nothing." According to the envoy's opinion, should we close the mine first?"

This suggestion is also reasonable.

But Jiang Wang refused without hesitation: "Isn't there still half a year's output? Closing the mine now, where will those miners go to find jobs for a while?"

"Although it is said that there is still half a year of production, it is impossible for Azure Marble to produce any more, and this place is worthless to the Chongxuan family. Hu Shaomeng's face was embarrassed, but he still said: "But the envoy is fully responsible for here, and he can decide however he wants." ”

"Then listen to me. ”

"Nature's messenger has the final say. In addition, the conditions in the mine are difficult, and after the envoy investigates the clues, it is better to go back to Qingniu Town with Hu, so that I can do my best as a landlord. ”

"No need. My generation of cultivators, where is not cultivation?"

"The Messenger is truly a model for my generation. However......" Hu Shaomeng said again: "After all, this place is remote, in case there is any news from Jiacheng, I am afraid that I will not be able to know it in the mine at the first time." ”

"Isn't there still Hu Gongzi, you?" Jiang Wang picked up the teacup casually: "Why don't you go back and rest first." By the way, help me pay attention to the movement of Jiacheng. ”

Hu Shaomeng didn't show a smile on his face, and only said: "It's okay, it's okay." Then I will take my leave. ”

"I don't send it. ”

Looking at the back of Hu Shaomeng's departure, Jiang Wang was thoughtful.

Think so I leave the mine?

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