Completely failing to understand what Lu Yang meant by taking Chen Yuan to the prefectural city.

Lu Yang glanced at Chen Yuan and said indifferently:

"Chen Yuan has already joined the Sky Patrol Division, Magistrate Wu doesn't know?"

"This... this official really doesn't know," Wu Qingfeng said, turning his gaze to Chen Yuan, seemingly trying to find something out.

Chen Yuan said unhurriedly:

"There is no confirmed transfer order yet, this subordinate dared not inform you of this news."

Lu Yang's lips curled into a smile, understanding that the relationship between Chen Yuan and Wu Qingfeng was not harmonious. He then took out a piece of paper from his pocket and placed it on the table:

"This is Chen Yuan's transfer order. From today onwards, he will be a Sky Patrol Guard under Zhang Xuan, the Sky Patrol Envoy of Nanling Prefecture."

Wu Qingfeng carefully read the transfer order and said to Chen Yuan:

"Constable Chen is confused. How can the power of a Sky Patrol Guard compare to that of a county constable? Although Lieutenant Li died unexpectedly, this official still appreciates you."

He subconsciously thought that Chen Yuan had been transferred to Nanling Prefecture City because of Li Mingqi's death. After all, his relationship with Chen Yuan was not harmonious, and he even disliked Chen Yuan a bit.

But that was all in the past. The grudges between him and Chen Yuan were entirely caused by Li Mingqi. In fact, he appreciated Chen Yuan's ability to handle affairs.

He had planned to have a good talk with Chen Yuan before, but he didn't expect the transfer order to come down so quickly.

"Your Excellency is too kind."

Chen Yuan cupped his hands and smiled.

"If Constable Chen is unwilling to go now, this official can explain to the superior." Wu Qingfeng looked directly at Chen Yuan.

Lu Yang frowned, somewhat displeased. What? Did Wu Qingfeng think the Sky Patrol Division was not good?

Although Chen Yuan was not his subordinate, his relationship with Zhang Xuan was still acceptable, and they both worked in the Sky Patrol Division, so he naturally had to say something.

"Ahem, what does Magistrate Wu mean? Is there something wrong with Constable Chen's willingness to go to the Sky Patrol Division?"

"The power of a constable is certainly stronger than that of a Sky Patrol Guard, but the future development in martial arts is different. Moreover, with the qualifications of a Sky Patrol Guard, wouldn't it be easy to be demoted to a constable in the future?"

"Or, does Magistrate Wu have any objections to my Sky Patrol Division?"

Lu Yang's tone was somewhat unkind.

Wu Qingfeng immediately choked, realizing that he had said the wrong thing. He smiled awkwardly:

"Lord Lu is overthinking it. This official doesn't mean that. It's just that after the incident with the Unborn Teachings, this official doesn't have anyone useful under his command and purely appreciates Constable Chen's talent."

"Your Excellency is too kind, this subordinate remembers it, but since the transfer order has arrived..."

Chen Yuan smiled without finishing his sentence.

Now is not the time to go back on his word. Who knows if Wu Qingfeng is being sincere?

Moreover, the next opportunity pointed out by the Qi Luck Altar is in Nanling Prefecture City. Chen Yuan cannot not go. He is not far from Nascent Qi and must obtain a high-level Qi Refining technique.

Staring at Chen Yuan, Wu Qingfeng suddenly smiled:

"Very well then. Since Constable Chen has such a pursuit in martial arts, this official naturally cannot obstruct him."

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

After saying that, Wu Qingfeng sighed and stood up:

"Lord Lu will be fully responsible for investigating the case, and this official will not participate. Constable Chen, tell Lord Lu what you have to say."

"Lord Lu, this official will take his leave."

Lu Yang nodded and said:

"Magistrate Wu, farewell."

Wu Qingfeng smiled, nodded slightly, and when he left Chen Yuan's side with his entourage, he smiled approvingly at Chen Yuan. Chen Yuan cupped his hands without suspicion.

"Sit."

Lu Yang pointed to Wu Qingfeng's previous position.

Chen Yuan nodded, took a few steps forward, and slowly sat down:

"Lord Lu, whatever you want to know, this subordinate will definitely tell you the truth."

Lu Yang waved his hand:

"You are still a constable of Ping'an County, no need to call yourself 'this subordinate'."

"Hehe..."

"Tell me what you know. Although Zhang Xuan seems to value you, if you are related to this case, this official will not show any mercy,

Even Zhang Xuan would not be able to say anything."

Lu Yang's expression straightened as he asked directly.

He didn't know much about the situation, and all he knew was what Wu Qingfeng had told him.

However, there was a very important doubt, which was why Li Mingqi didn't take Chen Yuan into the cave, but instead asked him to wait outside.

After that, Li Mingqi and Liu Shuanghe both died, but Chen Yuan, the outsider who was waiting, survived.

This could not help but make people think of something.

Chen Yuan very seriously expressed that he understood, and then repeated everything he had previously reported to Wu Qingfeng.

"Anything else?"

Lu Yang asked with a calm expression.

He had already heard all of Chen Yuan's words, which were exactly the same as what Wu Qingfeng had said before. Of course, he also knew that Wu Qingfeng's knowledge of the situation was also reported by Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan hesitated, his eyes flickering.

"Say whatever you have to say. This matter is of great importance, and you must not hide anything." Lu Yang instructed with a very solemn expression.

"Not to hide it from Your Excellency, Chen indeed has some clues..."

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Yuan said in a low voice.

"Hmm?"

"Just a few days ago, imprisoned in the jail..."

Chen Yuan explained the deaths of the Liu siblings and told Lu Yang that it seemed that Lieutenant Li had sent people to do it. For this reason, he had specially locked up the two constables who had done the deed.

"So, there was a great deal of animosity between Li Mingqi and Liu Shuanghe?"

Lu Yang asked in a low voice.

He had just arrived in Ping'an County and did not know about the various forces trying to devour the Liu family of Cao County.

"There was some..."

"Bring up Wu Yushan and... that you imprisoned. This envoy wants to personally interrogate them."

"Okay."

Under Lu Yang's interrogation, Wu Yushan was very frightened and told everything he knew, saying that Li Mingqi had planned to use Chen Yuan as a shield to attract Liu Shuanghe's hatred.

And he was the one who attacked the Liu siblings.

Afterwards, he learned from the person next to Li Mingqi that Li Mingqi, the county lieutenant of Cao County, several forces in Cao County, and forces from other counties were preparing to divide the Liu family.

As for why Li Mingqi went to the back mountain of Ci'en Temple, he didn't know.

It was estimated that Li Mingqi himself did not expect that his cleverness would be mistaken for intelligence. He wanted to monopolize the Earthly Fiend Qi, but he cleared Chen Yuan of the greatest suspicion.

After listening to everything, Lu Yang naturally completed a logical closed loop of the homicide case in his mind according to Chen Yuan's expectations.

Li Mingqi swallowed the Liu family's foundation and killed Liu Shuanghe's children, and Liu Shuanghe made a desperate attempt and killed Li Mingqi.

This was a very simple case.

But there were also a few doubts in it. However, due to the lack of sufficient clues, it was impossible to implicate Chen Yuan. Although he had some doubts, he had no evidence.

He even had to think that Chen Yuan was very innocent, so loyal to Li Mingqi, but he was tricked by him, using him as an abandoned son, preparing to use his death as evidence of the Liu family's guilt.

Lu Yang stood up, glanced at Chen Yuan, who looked dejected beside him, and couldn't tell whether he was really heartbroken by the betrayal of his superior, Li Mingqi, or deliberately pretending in front of him.

"Constable Chen, take this envoy to the back mountain of Ci'en Temple. I want to see it myself."

Chen Yuan nodded silently and said in a low voice:

"Don't worry, Your Excellency. Chen has already ordered people to strictly guard the back mountain and not allow anyone to enter, for fear that someone will destroy the traces at the scene."

"Well done."

Saying that, Lu Yang walked out of the main hall.

Chen Yuan, who was following behind, smiled calmly. With his acting skills, he should be able to get an S card, right?

As for whether Lu Yang believed it or not, did it matter?

As long as there was no evidence, no one could frame him.

......

Ci'en Temple, back mountain.

Chen Yuan led Lu Yang and the others into the cave and saw the blood pool, as well as the corpses of Li Mingqi and Liu Shuanghe on the ground. Under Chen Yuan's orders, there was no sign of any movement.

Of course, this could not be the case in a few days.

The weather was hot and it was easy to rot.

Lu Yang's expression turned grim after entering the cave. In the dossier brought back by Zhang Xuan, there was a description of the blood pool here.

Now that he saw it, it was indeed no different.

There were many sword marks and rolling stones on the ground and walls, indicating that Li Mingqi had fought fiercely with Liu Shuanghe before his death.

There were no traces on Li Mingqi's body except for sword wounds, so it could be determined that Li Mingqi was killed by Liu Shuanghe.

But when he saw Liu Shuanghe's corpse, he frowned again.

Dried corpse...

This was clearly the method of the evil cult. Why was Liu Shuanghe drained of his essence and blood and died? Wasn't he the one who ambushed Li Mingqi?

Did Li Mingqi have an evil technique to drain essence and blood, or something else?

These were also doubts.

Lu Yang asked Chen Yuan a lot, and Chen Yuan told him everything truthfully without hiding anything.

Until Lu Yang left Ci'en Temple with his men, he didn't find any obvious clues, only some doubts.

This case had actually been solved, and there was nothing to investigate, because the murderer died next to Li Mingqi.

Lu Yang was silent for a long time and decided to close the case.

Anyway, Li Mingqi didn't have any deep connections above, so he wouldn't investigate to the end. It seemed to be a happy ending to close it like this.

Ping'an County Yamen.

Lu Yang had people write the incident into a dossier, preparing to hand it over after returning.

After County Magistrate Wu Qingfeng knew the ins and outs of the matter, he only sighed and did not mean to pursue it. In fact, he should be very happy that Li Mingqi, who was against him, was dead.

"Constable Chen."

Lu Yang called out softly.

"What are your orders, Lord Lu?"

"Since the evidence that the Liu family of Cao County attacked and killed court officials is conclusive, then take people to destroy the Liu family. It can be regarded as the first task you perform after joining the Sky Patrol Division, to test the waters first..."

Lu Yang smiled.

"Extermination?"

Chen Yuan was stunned. He didn't expect Lu Yang to arrange a task for him at this time. He didn't seem to be his subordinate, right?

"Do you know what the Sky Patrol Division is also called?"