Chapter 247: Chapter 32: The Truth

Chen Tang rode the Thunder Leopard, took a few steps forward, arrived beside the clearing, and said, “Everyone, stop for now.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the assault from the four governmental officials became even fiercer, aiming at the vital points of the tall monk!

They saw Chen Tang’s young age and paid no mind to his words.

The tall monk was in a fluster, surrounded by danger.

“Hmph!”

Chen Tang snorted coldly, leaped off the horseback, and rushed into the battlefield.

“Looking for death, are you?”

One governmental official saw Chen Tang barging in like this, without even drawing a weapon, and couldn’t help but sneer.

In an instant, four steel knives and a Water-Milled Zen Staff all struck towards Chen Tang!

“Oh no!”

The tall monk exclaimed in shock, wanting to withdraw, but it was already too late.

Before he could react, Chen Tang extended his hand, his palm trembled, and the Water-Milled Zen Staff, weighing over ten pounds, was snatched away by Chen Tang!

On the other side.

The four steel knives were about to strike Chen Tang.

The three governmental officials only saw a blur in front of them.

Immediately after, a severe pain surged through their wrists!

Before they could react, their steel knives had already fallen into Chen Tang’s hands.

During the whole process, the three governmental officials couldn’t see a thing clearly.

However, the bearded Chief Constable did see clearly.

Chen Tang extended his left hand, reaching for his wrist, seemingly wanting to seize the blade barehanded.

The bearded Chief Constable dared not be careless, focused intensely, hastily withdrew his move, twirled the knife in front, the blade spinning, trying to force Chen Tang back.

The next moment, his elbow went numb, and his wrist hurt.

The scimitar was already in Chen Tang’s hand!

In the blink of an eye, Chen Tang entered the battlefield, used both hands, displayed Dragon-Subduing Hand, and snatched five weapons!

“Ah!”

The bearded Chief Constable exclaimed in shock, involuntarily retreating several steps.

This young man is a master!

Not only was his Grapple Hand technique exquisite, but daringly rushing into the battlefield with a flesh-and-blood body exhibited such courage and spirit that it was enough to command respect.

Who is this young man?

He looks not yet twenty, and has such power!

Could he be the scion of some noble family?

The other three governmental officials furrowed their brows, their eyes filled with uncertainty and surprise as they looked at Chen Tang.

The tall monk froze for a moment but was the first to react, putting his palms together and bowing slightly to Chen Tang, saying, “Many thanks, benefactor, for your rescue.”

Chen Tang then threw the weapons onto the ground and said, “Explain, what’s going on.”

“I am Li Jin, the Chief Constable of Cloud County. Young hero, your skills are remarkable, and I admire you,”

The bearded Chief Constable changed his tone and said, “However, this is a matter of the Government Office. I advise the young hero not to meddle unnecessarily, lest you invite trouble!”

Chen Tang did not reply, instead directly took out the Imperial Gold Medal from his bosom, and asked calmly, “Do you recognize this?”

“This is…”

Li Jin leaned forward to take a look and couldn’t help but gasp.

He had never seen such an Imperial Gold Medal before.

But the four big characters ’As if I am present’ on it, he recognized!

“Greetings, my lord.”

Li Jin’s demeanor became respectful, bowing earnestly toward Chen Tang.

The other three governmental officials realized that Chen Tang might have significant background, so they hurriedly followed Li Jin’s example, bowing to Chen Tang.

Chen Tang said, “Now, tell me everything, from start to finish, without leaving out any details, and don’t lie to me!”

“As you command.”

Li Jin agreed, recounting the entire matter as it was.

The incident indeed started due to the flood in Qingzhou.

Cloud County, located within Qingzhou, sits at a higher altitude, receiving lesser impact from the flood, though constant heavy rains caused some waterlogging in the city.

However, the ten or so county towns and villages surrounding Cloud County suffered great casualties and losses.

Furthermore, with many farmlands submerged, numerous refugees headed towards Cloud County, seeking to escape the impending flood and find food.

Near Cloud County, on the mountain, there is an Evergreen Temple, which was untouched by the flood.

After hearing of this, the abbot of Evergreen Temple used the temple’s incense money to buy some rice and grains in Cloud County, cooking them into thin porridge outside the city for the refugees.

Initially, everything was fine for a few days.

But later, problems arose.

Among the refugees, people started getting poisoned!

The range spread increasingly!

Soon, corpses were scattered outside the city, with at least tens of thousands of refugees having been poisoned to death!

The monks from Evergreen Temple instantly became the target of attack.

The Government Office of Cloud County deployed troops, capturing the monks from Evergreen Temple.

However, in the chaos, a few managed to escape.

This tall monk with the dharma name ’Ke Ren’ was one of them.

Afterward, Monk Ke Ren was wanted by the government.

Li Jin and his men tracked the signs here and finally surrounded Monk Ke Ren.

After listening, Chen Tang slightly frowned.

He hadn’t been to the scene, but just by hearing, he could see numerous flaws in this case.

Cloud County, with several Chief Constables and the County Captain and Commander, couldn’t see the issues?

With so many deaths, the Cyan Dragon Bureau would undoubtedly be alerted.

With the experience of the Cyan Dragon Guard, could they…?

Thoughts gathered here, Chen Tang squinted his eyes slightly.

After entering the capital, he learned some secrets.

Among them was about the Cyan Dragon Bureau.

According to Yuan Qingshan’s investigation, almost all Cyan Dragon Guards above the rank of Captain had joined the Profound Celestial Sect.

After the previous emperor’s death, the Cyan Dragon Bureau had already slipped from his control and was under the Profound Celestial Sect Leader!

One reason Yuan Qingshan created the Qilin Bureau was to eliminate the Four Symbols Bureau’s members affiliated with the Profound Celestial Sect!

Among these, the Cyan Dragon Bureau was most severely infiltrated by the Profound Celestial Sect.

However, before Yuan Qingshan could take action against the Cyan Dragon Bureau, a solar eclipse occurred.

Followed by Heaven’s punishment.

Chen Tang asked, “If the monks from Evergreen Temple wanted to harm the refugees outside the city, why did they bother exchanging rice and making porridge to aid them?”

Li Jin pondered for a moment and said, “Perhaps these monks were sinister, using this method to replace the trust of the refugees outside the city and poison them all at once!”

“Why?”

Chen Tang asked, “Why would the monks from Evergreen Temple do that?”

“This…”

Li Jin hesitated for a moment and said, “According to Observatory Master Ye, the solar eclipse appeared, bringing evil spirits. The monks from Evergreen Temple were possessed and went mad.”

“That’s not true!”

Monk Ke Ren quickly said, “The abbot and the masters had no intent to harm anyone!”

“With over ten thousand dead outside the city, resembling hell, we saw it with our own eyes. Could it be fake?” another governmental official sneered.

Chen Tang was thoughtful.

This case was not complicated.

He believed that with the capabilities of Cloud County’s Chief Constables, they could definitely see the problem.

If such a simple case could not be investigated to find the truth, then there was only one possibility.

An invisible hand covered up the truth!

The power of this hand was something Cloud County’s government dared not challenge, and it might even be complicit.

Profound Celestial Sect!

“Since you dare not provoke it, I’ll try!”

Chen Tang gripped the ’Eternal’ at his waist, gazing towards Cloud County.

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