8mi Chapter 134 Secret Letter and Huge Sum of Money
Chapter 134 Secret Letter and Huge Sum of Money
Chapter 135 Secret Letter and Huge Sum of Money
"The Illusionary Qi can change one's appearance in countless ways; it's interesting."
Lin Qing immediately tried it, and a cloud of emerald green energy rose around him. His appearance suddenly changed dramatically, and he instantly transformed into an old man with wrinkles and white hair.
The next moment, his appearance changed again, and he became a burly, scarred man with a fierce demeanor.
Thus, in a very short period of time, his appearance changed seven times in succession, from an old man to a child, from a woman to a strong man. Moreover, this change was not limited to his appearance; his inner temperament also changed, as if he had become a completely different person out of thin air.
Lin Qing was very satisfied with this. This kind of protective energy was very practical. In the future, he could transform into other people when acting in secret, which would greatly increase his secrecy.
"Time to go!"
Lin Qingbian reverted to his original appearance, glanced out the window, and saw that the night was already deep.
He got up and left the inn. He immediately transformed into a man with a round face and then used his lightness skill to run quickly toward Ao Xiong's residence nearby.
Before long, he had climbed over the wall and landed in the courtyard. According to Ao Xiong's memory, there were four guards in the courtyard, all of average strength, and about ten servants and maids, none of whom knew martial arts. The defense was extremely weak.
However, since the owner of the house was Ao Xiong, no thief dared to enter, so even with only these four guards, there had never been any thefts.
As Lin Qing walked through the courtyard, his hearing became extremely sharp, allowing him to quickly pinpoint the location of everyone in the space.
With his current strength, if he chooses to force his way in, none of these people can stop him. He can kill everyone in this mansion silently.
However, he did not want to do that. Firstly, he did not want to escalate the situation further, and secondly, he did not want to kill innocent people indiscriminately.
So he moved stealthily, hiding in the shadows to avoid anyone who passed by.
About half an hour later, Lin Qing pushed open the door to Ao Xiong's bedroom and quickly found a white wooden box under the bed.
He easily broke the copper lock on the box with brute force. Inside, he found seven or eight secret letters and twenty-seven silver notes, each worth ten thousand taels of silver.
"As expected of the head of the Jingming Division, he is indeed rolling in money. There is so much silver in just one mansion." Lin Qing thought to himself, but he was not surprised.
The head of the Jingming Division has a very high status. If he wants to make money, he has plenty of ways to do so. He doesn't even need to lift a finger; many forces will offer him money.
Lin Qing carefully put away the secret letter and the silver notes, turned around and went out, quickly disappearing into the night.
It was in the early hours of the morning.
Lin Qing returned to the Soul Suppression Division's headquarters. He had just arrived at his own courtyard when there was a knock on the door.
"Brother Lin, are you back yet? Open the door quickly!"
Lin Qing heard Wei Dong's voice, got up and opened the door, and saw Wei Dong standing at the door with an anxious look on his face.
"Oh, you're finally back! I thought something had happened to you."
Wei Dong looked Lin Qing up and down, let out a long breath, and walked into the room.
"What could possibly be wrong with me?" Lin Qing asked.
"Hey, things were really chaotic in the city yesterday. Another big thing happened: Ao Xiong and Ao Ziyi are dead!" Wei Dong entered the house and casually picked up a glass of cold tea from the table next to him and gulped down several mouthfuls.
"What? Has the murderer been caught? Are there any clues?" Lin Qing asked in shock.
"Not yet, but there's no need to investigate. It's most likely the work of the Yin Yuan Sect. Damn it, these guys have gone mad lately. They seize every opportunity to attack our Zhenhun Division. If we don't get rid of them, the city will never be at peace," Wei Dong cursed.
"What has the higher-ups decided to do?" Lin Qing stepped forward and poured a cup of hot tea for each of them.
Wei Dong blew on the hot tea and took a small sip: "I heard that martial law has been declared throughout the city, and a massive search is planned to find all the Yin Yuan Sect spies!"
Lin Qing nodded slightly: "It's time to conduct a thorough search. However, it's probably impossible to eliminate them all, but we can kill a group of Yin Yuan Sect demons."
"Yes, but Brother Lin, Ao Xiong's death is also good for you." Wei Dong suddenly whispered, "That kid Ao Ziyi has been holding a grudge ever since you took his job. I heard he often speaks ill of you behind your back, and Ao Xiong is known for spoiling him. It's hard to guarantee he won't try to trip you up. Now that he's gone, your life in the Soul Suppression Division will be more comfortable. Besides, you're currently a candidate for director. With Ao Xiong dead, the position will be vacant, and you'll have a chance to compete for the position."
At this point, Wei Dong looked on with envy.
"That's the Director, a real big shot in the Soul Suppression Division. In the prefectural city, every faction has to be careful and curry favor with him. Brother Lin, if you succeed, you'll be the youngest Director in the history of the entire prefectural Soul Suppression Division, and you'll have inexhaustible martial arts resources and silver in the future."
"Don't get your hopes up too high. I'm not the only one preparing to become the director. He might fall into someone else's hands," Lin Qing said calmly.
He maintained a calm attitude. If he could win the position of director, he would indeed gain great benefits, but if he didn't, it wasn't a big deal. He was still young and would have plenty of opportunities in the future.
"You're right," Wei Dong said, scratching his head.
Just then, another set of footsteps came from outside; it was Wang Ling.
Lin Qing hadn't closed the courtyard gate, so Wang Ling walked directly into the courtyard, and he immediately went out to greet him.
"Greetings, Your Excellency!"
Wei Dong also came out and joined in, speaking loudly.
Wang Ling nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Yesterday I heard that you single-handedly killed four True Qi Realm martial artists?"
"Yes, sir, I recently broke through to the True Qi Realm by chance," Lin Qing said.
A strange light flashed in Wang Ling's eyes: "Good, I didn't expect you to have entered the True Qi realm in such a short time. Such talent is extremely rare in the history of the prefecture city. It seems that you are also qualified to compete for the position of Director of the Jingming Division."
"So, it seems Lord Ao Xiong has really run into trouble," Lin Qing said.
"It seems you already know. Ao Xiong somehow leaked his whereabouts and was killed by the Yin Yuan Sect's demons. The news hasn't spread yet, but once it does, it will surely cause a huge uproar," Wang Ling said.
"The people of the Yin Yuan Sect are far too arrogant," Lin Qing said, frowning.
"With your strength, unless you encounter a few people like Deng Qianyu, you won't be in any danger against any other assassins. I can rest assured now. Keep up the good work. If you have any questions, feel free to come to me anytime." Wang Ling said, then turned and left.
Lin Qing watched his retreating figure and suddenly sighed. He saw a deep sense of worry between Wang Ling's brows. It seemed that after disappearing from the Blood Valley Forbidden Land, Wang Ling had lost his way and did not know how to cure Nü Ji's illness.
This has become his obsession, and if he cannot achieve it, it will torment him for the rest of his life.
"Brother Lin, I'm leaving now. I'm glad you're alright!" Wei Dong suddenly spoke, interrupting his thoughts.
Lin Qing nodded slightly. After Wei Dong left, he thought for a moment and decided to visit Wang Ling.
"The He Yi Tian Gong can simulate various types of internal energy, among which the Changchun Qi can enhance physical strength, nourish the spirit, and heal hidden injuries and ailments. Perhaps I can give it a try and cure his daughter's illness."
Lin Qing got up and went out. He was grateful for Wang Ling's care and would always remember this kindness. He would definitely find a way to repay her if he had the ability.