Great Li Martial God

Yu Jin thought for a moment, "Let them in."

Although the Tianjin Guards had now found the important clue of Northern Qi Dark Energy, the urgent matter was to quickly root out the culprit. With Six Doors' assistance, it would undoubtedly be more beneficial for accelerating the case's progress.

Before long, guards brought Ji Feiyun's group into the hall.

Arriving with Ji Feiyun was another constable, Gong Lishan. This person was also among the main office's ten great constables.

Just a short while ago, Ji Feiyun had been truly helpless regarding the acupoints on Guan Shanxue's body, so naturally didn't have much face to stay long.

He just happened to run into Gong Lishan returning to Six Doors, so he called him along to come to Aurora Pavilion together.

After all, with a case that even the Tianjin Guards were helpless about, coming alone left him somewhat uncertain.

Although Gong Lishan was built big and rough, he had a pair of eyes like an eagle or falcon.

Not only was his martial arts high, but his memory was extraordinary. He was an expert at investigating cases. Having him along undoubtedly provided more assurance.

However, they had just arrived at Aurora Pavilion only to discover the Tianjin Guards had already found the cause of death for those five people. "Northern Qi Dark Energy—so it's this thing. No wonder you couldn't find the cause. However, how did Lord Yu discover this thing?"

Gong Lishan was well-informed and knew how formidable Northern Qi Dark Energy was, but still asked somewhat puzzledly.

"It was inadvertently discovered today by a young eunuch under me."

An Quan took the initiative to explain, concealing the parts related to Li Musheng.

Previously, when he had reported this matter to Yu Jin and the others, he had likewise omitted Li Musheng's actions.

Hearing this, Gong Lishan didn't ask much more. He only pondered for a moment before asking Yu Jin, "What does Lord Yu plan to do next?"

"Investigate everyone in Aurora Pavilion who had contact with the five people who previously died, as well as the current ten people. Find the most likely suspect."

Yu Jin spoke slowly, then said, "Not only these young masters present—I'll thoroughly investigate everyone in the Tianjin Guards."

Gong Lishan nodded, "There's no problem doing this. I just fear the culprit is excessively cunning and simply isn't among the people Lord Yu mentioned."

"Does Constable Gong have any insights?"

"I wouldn't call them insights. I just suddenly recalled that I once saw some records related to Northern Qi Dark Energy in a certain scroll at Six Doors."

Gong Lishan cupped his hands, then continued, "It's said that during the Great Qi Dynasty, someone once spied on others cultivating this technique. They discovered that this sticky plaster-like characteristic of Northern Qi Dark Energy originates from the need to consume a medicinal herb called slug grass when practicing this technique."

"Slug grass itself has an extremely strong fishy smell. Anyone who cultivates Northern Qi Dark Energy will almost certainly retain this odor on their body. Therefore, we might be able to start from this aspect."

Hearing this, Yu Jin's expression stirred as he showed a pondering look, "In that case, we'll probably need to find a hunting dog with a keen sense of smell..."

At this time, Ji Feiyun, who had been silent beside them, suddenly spoke, "No need to find another. This subordinate of mine specifically cultivated a technique for smelling scents to investigate cases. Having him here is enough."

Saying this, Ji Feiyun signaled with his eyes to Cao Po beside him.

The large man with a swallow jaw and tiger whiskers reacted. He immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands, and bowed, "Not to brag, but any scent within thirty zhang can't escape my nose."

At this time, Cao Po's heart was fervent. If he could find the true culprit in Aurora Pavilion this time, it would certainly be a great achievement. After his martial arts improved a bit more in a few years, he had hope of being promoted to Silver Badge Constable.

Why let a dog have such merit!

Seeing this, Yu Jin and several grand eunuchs exchanged glances, then nodded, "Then give it a try."

Hearing this, Cao Po hurriedly acknowledged and immediately circulated his scent-smelling martial arts, filling his nasal meridians and acupoints as he began constantly sniffing throughout the hall.

Soon, he seemed to have made a discovery. His nose twitching, he walked toward the courtyard well outside the hall.

However, Ji Feiyun beside him suddenly grabbed him, "Don't go over there. That's a lotus pond—there are lots of fish!"

Hearing this, Cao Po was stunned and immediately stopped.

This also drew laughter from everyone in the hall. However, just at this moment, Cao Po's eyes suddenly gleamed, "Found it!"

Having said this, he whipped around and walked toward Li Musheng's direction.

Ji Feiyun beside him hurriedly followed. However, when he caught sight of Li Musheng, his eyes clearly showed a trace of surprise.

At this time, Li Yuanling looked at Cao Po and the others walking toward them. She immediately stepped forward, blocking Li Musheng's front, and said coldly, "Stand right there. What do you want to do?"

Cao Po had seen Li Musheng once before at the restaurant. Seeing him appear in Aurora Pavilion now, he also felt somewhat surprised.

However, his mind clearly wasn't on this now. He waved his hand, "The person I'm looking for isn't him, but... him!"

Saying this, he raised his hand and pointed behind Li Musheng.

In an instant, everyone's gazes all looked together in the direction Cao Po's finger pointed.

They saw that less than several feet behind Li Musheng stood an armored spear-wielding guard wearing black armor.

He stood in the shadows cast by the curtains, head lowered, making it completely impossible to see his true appearance.

At this time, Li Musheng also slowly turned back to look at the person behind him.

However, what he was thinking was: Oh, so he was discovered after all!

"You, come here!"

Yu Jin spoke in a deep voice, his gaze sharply looking at that armored soldier. His entire person's aura had already changed, revealing a suffocating sense of oppression.

The surrounding grand eunuchs, as well as Ji Feiyun and the others, also showed vigilant expressions, guardedly staring at him.

At this time, after Li Yuanling reacted, she immediately grabbed Li Musheng and retreated backward.

The armored soldier standing in the curtain's shadows never moved. The air was silent for several breaths. The entire hall instantly became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Just as Suppression Commissioner Yu Jin's gaze gradually became dangerous and he was about to speak again, that armored soldier finally sighed lightly.

For a moment, the long sigh echoed throughout the entire hall. At the same time, that armored soldier slowly raised his head, revealing a young face with clean features.

"Why must you rush to your deaths? Originally it wasn't your turn yet. You could have had several more days to live."

A voice without any ripples emerged from the young armored soldier's mouth. The corners of his mouth curved into a smile that seemed extremely helpless.

The next moment, the armor on his body silently shattered inch by inch. The long spear in his hand cracked with a snap, then transformed into a pile of iron powder that fell rustling down.

Then, wisps of pitch-black ink-like mist drilled out from his seven orifices, condensing and connecting into surging misty chain phantoms that wound around his entire body.

"Since you want to die early, then today no one in Aurora Pavilion can live!"