met free Chapter 145 City Lord’s Mansion
Chapter 145 City Lord’s Mansion
Elder Gu laughed heartily and said, "Sure! Why not?"
After saying that, he actually stood up and called out, "Prepare the carriage. I and the nephews and nieces of the Sword Sect are going to the City Lord's Mansion. Also, take my visiting card and go inform the City Lord first."
When Lin Zhifeng saw that he immediately arranged for everyone to meet the city lord and addressed them as "nephews and nieces," it meant that he had acknowledged the friendship that had been passed down from the previous generation.
What an unexpected double surprise!
Lin Zhifeng himself felt incredibly lucky this time!
The lucky koi system really lived up to its promise!
While Lin Jun and the others were delighted, they weren't too surprised, because in their eyes, Lin Zhifeng was a lucky charm blessed by good fortune. It wouldn't be surprising if something happened to him.
The group rode in Elder Dan Ge's luxurious carriage to the City Lord's Mansion.
It's a pity everyone is in a somber mood right now, otherwise, they would have enjoyed their first time riding in such a luxurious carriage, wouldn't they?
The carriage traveled quickly and steadily, and soon carried everyone to the city lord's mansion.
Upon receiving the news, the city lord actually waited at the main gate of the city lord's mansion to greet him.
The city lord appeared to be a middle-aged man with a gray beard. Upon seeing Elder Gu, he immediately greeted him with a broad smile.
Lin Zhifeng couldn't discern the city lord's cultivation level, but guessed he was likely a Void Refinement Realm expert. Theoretically, he should be inferior to Elder Gu.
After exchanging a few brief pleasantries, Elder Gu and the city lord walked hand in hand toward the reception room of the city lord's mansion.
Lin Zhifeng and the others obediently followed behind Elder Gu.
Upon arriving at the reception hall, after everyone was seated, the city lord spoke first, asking Elder Gu about his purpose: "I heard that Elder Gu is currently focused on cultivation, preparing to break through to the Integration Realm, and has been detached from external affairs for a long time. What brings you to my humble abode today? Is there something important you need to discuss? You are too kind; you could have simply had your subordinates inform you. Why did you have to interrupt your cultivation and come all this way in person?"
Elder Gu laughed and said, "The city lord guessed right. I really do have something important to ask for your help today."
The city lord hurriedly said, "I don't know what brings you here, Brother Gu. Please tell me, and I will do whatever it takes to help you."
Elder Gu asked, "Regarding the murder at Fuyun Inn the other day, you invited a woman to the City Lord's Mansion to assist in the investigation. Is that true?"
The city lord thought to himself: So that's what it was about. Although that woman was a Nascent Soul cultivator, she was a female cultivator from Happy Valley, and her reputation had never been good. They captured her as a scapegoat, hoping to quickly close the case and cover it up. How come she actually knows Elder Gu? Could it be that Elder Gu is also one of her admirers?
Although his mind was racing, he smiled and said, "That's exactly right. Don't you think it's a headache to have something like this at the end of the year?"
“My men have been busy investigating this case these past few days, and they’ve brought back quite a few people to assist. I was unaware that some of them were old acquaintances of yours, Brother Gu. If they have offended you, I apologize on behalf of my men. May I ask what the name of this woman you mentioned is, and what her connection is with you?”
Elder Gu said, "You're right, we do have some connection."
The city lord said, "Could it be..."
Elder Gu knew that his lewd mind was not thinking anything good, so he interrupted him and said, "That woman is my nephew's confidante."
The city lord thought to himself: You have only one son, where did you get a nephew from?
However, he only dared to mutter it to himself. Even if Elder Gu made it up and said that he had a nephew, he wouldn't dare to expose him to his face.
The city lord of Muyun City was at the mid-stage of the Void Refining Realm, a small realm lower than Elder Gu. However, Elder Gu was a pill cultivator, and was no match for him, a body cultivator, in battle.
The reason he was still so polite to Elder Gu was because of the Dan Pavilion and Elder Gu's father—the Pavilion Master of the Dan Pavilion.
Furthermore, as one of the three major alchemy sects, Dan Pavilion is one of the three major sources of wealth in Muyun City.
That's why the city lord treated them with such respect.
Since Elder Gu has brought up the matter of Zisu, it seems we have no choice but to give him face today—we must release this person.
The city lord pondered for a moment, then summoned his subordinates and gave them instructions.
The subordinate accepted the order and left, returning to the reception room with Zisu about half an hour later.
Zisu was carried in.
There were no visible injuries, but it seemed he had been tortured.
Although Zisu was a cultivator with cultivation, she couldn't withstand her opponent, who was also a cultivator. It seemed the city lord's subordinates had their own methods for dealing with cultivators.
When Lin Jun saw Zisu's appearance, his eyes practically popped out of their sockets.
Zisu, who had smiled sweetly at him when they parted the day before, was now lying unconscious on the ground.
Lin Zhifeng knew what his brother wanted to ask, so he leaned closer to Elder Gu and whispered, "Uncle, your cultivation is high, could you help me check on Zisu's injuries?"
The elder thought to himself that the child was quite clever, since he had just told the city lord that these were his nephews and nieces.
However, from his father's perspective, it is only right that he calls me uncle.
Elder Gu smiled slightly, "How did you know I know medicine?"
Lin Zhifeng said, "To cultivate alchemy and medicine, one must understand pharmacology and medicinal properties. Even without deliberately studying it, one is equivalent to half a medical cultivator. Seeing how skilled you are, Uncle, cultivating both alchemy and medicine must be a piece of cake for you."
Elder Gu laughed heartily, "This child is much better at talking than his father. I like him!"
"Since that's the case, since my nephew has asked me for help, I, as his uncle, will do my part!"
After saying that, he actually got up to treat Zisu.
Since she hadn't brought any equipment, Elder Gu simply took Zisu's pulse.
This pulse diagnosis was of great importance. Elder Gu discovered that Zisu's meridians were ruptured, and she had suffered severe internal injuries, almost equivalent to having her cultivation destroyed.
Elder Gu's mood soured immediately. He frowned and asked the city lord, "Your Excellency, is this what you call assisting in the investigation? How could they have crippled someone's cultivation? Now the city lord must give us an explanation."
The city lord panicked and quickly denied the matter, saying, "Brother Gu, please forgive me. I truly know nothing about this! It must have been my subordinates who used torture to try and extract a confession. Don't worry, Brother Gu, I will investigate this matter thoroughly and give you a satisfactory explanation."
After saying that, he pretended to be concerned and said, "Our city lord's mansion has excellent doctors and countless precious medicinal herbs. Why don't you stay in our mansion for treatment, Miss Zisu? I guarantee that I will do my best to cure Miss Zisu. Moreover, all the expenses required for treatment will be borne by our city lord's mansion."
Elder Gu said, "No need, we don't lack those spirit stones. I'm taking the person away. Don't forget what you promised to tell me. Also, how do you plan to handle the compensation issue for injuring our people like this? You can't expect me to be unable to explain to my brother, can you? I think the city lord won't make things difficult for me, don't you think?"