Chapter 1423: Solving the Case
Chapter 1423: Solving the Case
Beichen Hall had its own interrogation techniques. Even when dealing with high-ranking Daoists, they showed no mercy. Sometimes, they even resorted to harsher methods. The stark contrast in treatment could even drive many high-ranking Daoists to despair. This was one of the reasons Beichen Hall had such a bad reputation.When Qi Xuansu was younger, he cared deeply about such matters. Later, his perspective changed. He realized some things could not be altered, and anyone in that position would act the same, so he stopped dwelling on it.
Of course, this did not mean Qi Xuansu started out as purely righteous. He was always a mix of black and white, not naive to the world. Before entering the upper echelons, he harbored a somewhat unrealistic, hopeful illusion. Zhang Yuelu’s presence only deepened that illusion. Later, it naturally shattered. Qi Xuansu realized that Zhang Yuelu was a rare exception. Most people were simply as human nature dictated, and some were even worse than Madam Qi.
When Qi Xuansu arrived at the temporary holding place to see Qi Wangui, the man had already changed drastically.
This disheveled state was not physical. Qi Wangui was still neatly dressed, his hair perfectly in place. It was psychological and mental. He had lost the composure of a high-ranking Daoist, showing clear exhaustion, diminished presence, and panic masked by forced calm. He seemed to have aged several years.
Clearly, a flowerbed Daoist like Qi Wangui had been sheltered for years. Even in a high position, he could not adapt to Beichen Hall’s methods. If it were someone like Xu Kou, he might not be completely unaffected, but at least in the short term, he would remain composed.
“Qi Xuansu!” Qi Wangui became agitated upon seeing him. “This is an abuse of power! I will report you to the Golden Tower Council!”
Qi Xuansu sat down across from him, expressionless. He did not respond to the accusation. Instead, he asked, “Dan Jin, how did the questioning go?”
Li Zhuyu replied, “He refuses to admit anything.”
Qi Xuansu continued, “Does he deny hiring someone to kill, or deny colluding with secret societies?”
Li Zhuyu said, “He denies both. However, I’ve already issued a warrant in the name of headquarters. We should have results soon.”
Qi Xuansu said nothing.