Chapter 100: Unraveling the Mystery

In theory, Beichen Hall should be responsible for cases that do not involve secret societies, but Zhang Yuelu is not completely sure yet. She just put forward a guess and needs relevant evidence to confirm her point of view. In addition, Tiangang Hall's responsibility is to face the outside world. This concept is very broad. Strictly speaking, as long as it is not aimed at the Taoist sect's own people, Tiangang Hall can intervene. So even if Zhang Yuelu confirmed that the murderer was not a member of the secret society, as long as she wanted to investigate further, others would not object. Zhang Yuelu can also give a very reasonable reason. Since she has come here and put up such a big battle, it is not good to make a trip in vain.

As for Zhang Yuelu's own idea, of course, she will continue to investigate. Whether it is pretending to be Qi Xuansu or Qi Xuansu is not dead, she has the motivation to investigate.

Because of the "Xun Fu Array", the clearance records of the "Ghost Pass" were quickly delivered to Zhang Yuelu. Because of the special location of the "Ghost Pass", there are actually not many people who have passed the pass. From the day before Wan Xiuwu's death until today, there are only about 100 people at most.

It was not difficult to check these 100 people, and they were eliminated one by one according to the conditions.

Soon, there were less than ten people left.

Finally, Zhang Yuelu's eyes stopped on a name.

Wei Wugui.

This person met all the above conditions very well, carrying a "Shenlong Hand Gun", double swords, and a warrior.

He was a personal soldier under the command of Loulan General Qin Wubing, holding Qin Wubing's waist badge and a pass token issued by Pei Xiaolou, a second-rank Taiyi Taoist priest of Wanshou Chongyang Palace.

Zhang Yuelu fell into deep thought.

Various clues floated in her mind.

Qin Wubing, the deputy governor of Xizhou Protectorate and the future King of Jiangling, had a close relationship with Shangguan Jing, the former deputy head of Tiangang Hall who had passed away. The two had jointly wiped out the secret society of the Western Gobi of Cowinbus in Yongzhou. When Shangguan Jing was attacked by Wu Luo, Qin Wubing chose to stay put. However, after investigation, it was found that Qin Wubing had contacted Shangguan Jing before his death. It should be related to the internal struggle of the Taoist sect. Someone asked Qin Wubing to stay put. Qin Wubing revealed some news to Shangguan Jing out of friendship, but Shangguan Jing still could not escape. Qin Wubing has nothing to do with Wu Luo.

Pei Xiaolou, the assistant of Wanshou Chongyang Palace, is just mediocre, but his brother is Donghua Zhenren who is in charge of Ziwei Hall. He is the second person in Quanzhen Taoism and has the same status as her master Cihang Zhenren. She had met Pei Xiaolou once in Shangqing Palace because of Qi Xuansu.

Qi Xuansu and Pei Xiaolou knew each other, and Wei Wugui also knew Pei Xiaolou.

Is there any connection between them?

But Pei Xiaolou is notoriously cynical and likes to make friends with young people. It cannot be concluded that there is any inevitable connection between the two. Other evidence is needed. But with her current status, she is not qualified to question a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest. This requires the authorization of Jinque, or the personal appearance of Cihang Zhenren.

But even if it is Cihang Zhenren, he must be cautious. If he is sure, it's fine. If it's just speculation, there is no real evidence, and it's fine to find out something. If nothing is found, Pei Xiaolou and Donghua Zhenren behind him will not give up. At that time, they will fall into a very passive situation. Not only will the case not be investigated, but they will even be held accountable by Jinque.

Even if Zhang Yuelu has real evidence, as long as it does not involve secret societies, he needs to be cautious. It is better to hand it over to Fengxiantang. After all, he is a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest, not an ordinary person. The so-called mediocre is only compared with other Zhenren.

Pei Xiaolou's path is blocked, and it is not easy to start with Wei Wugui directly, because he is a member of the court.

The Dao Sect and the court have a covenant. This covenant is not a simple few words, but a long article. After repeated consultations between the Dao Sect and the court, it was finally confirmed by Xuansheng and Emperor Daxuan Gaozu. It's just that for some reasons unknown to outsiders, Xuansheng and Emperor Daxuan Gaozu did not form a written agreement, but a verbal agreement, so it is regarded as an unwritten rule. But no matter what, for so many years, both the Dao Sect and the court have recognized this verbal covenant and strictly abided by it.

Zhang Yuelu mentioned this covenant when he arrested the evil cult monster. As long as it involves secret societies, the Dao Sect can handle it with full authority. There is also a clause that the court has no right to deal with people from the Dao Sect, and the Dao Sect has no right to deal with people from the court. If people from the court commit crimes and fall into the hands of the Dao Sect, the Dao Sect will hand them over to the court for disposal, and vice versa.

Zhang Yuelu cannot arrest Wei Wugui directly, which will put the Taoist sect in a passive position, especially at this critical moment, the court is trying to intervene in the internal affairs of the Taoist sect, and Zhang Yuelu cannot give the court a handle at this time.

Although Wei Wugui is just a small personal soldier and is nothing, Zhang Yuelu is the descendant of Cihang Zhenren. If Zhang Yuelu really did this, Qin Wubing would report the matter to the court, and then the court would definitely make a big fuss. If low-grade Taoist priests or ordinary high-grade Taoist priests who do not hold a clear position act privately, the Taoist sect can still shirk that this person cannot represent the Taoist sect, but only acts personally, but a deputy hall master uses the Taoist sect's public tools, which can represent the Taoist sect to some extent. No matter how the Taoist sect convicts and punishes afterwards, even if it kills people directly, it cannot be shirked on the surface.

This means that she cannot interrogate Wei Wugui directly, and she has to go around and communicate and negotiate with Qin Wubing first, asking Qin Wubing for assistance.

In addition, Wei Wugui was Qin Wubing's personal soldier, which means that he had been to the Western Gobi of Cowenbu. From the Western Gobi to Xijingfu, there must be some traces along the way, which can be checked.

Another very strange thing is that the entry and exit records of Wei Wugui were separated by two days, which means that he was not just passing by, but stayed in the "Ghost Pass" for a while, and no one knows what happened.

Cowenbu, Western Gobi, "Yinglong" was attacked, Wu Luo, Qin Wubing, Pei Xiaolou, Yunjin Mountain, and the flying boat fell.

There seems to be some connection between them, but Zhang Yuelu has been unable to grasp this connection, as if something is missing.

Pan Cuiqing also saw Wei Wugui's name and said in surprise: "This person..."

"Assistant Pan knows this person?" Zhang Yuelu asked.

"This man somehow provoked the 'Heavenly Court', and even provoked the Feng Bo of the 'Heavenly Court' to chase him all the way to Xijing Prefecture. This man was quite quick-witted and detonated a 'Phoenix Eye B3', which alarmed the people of 'Little Tiangang' and saved his life."

"But the people of 'Little Tiangang' are also used to being domineering. Maybe this man is not good at talking, and he provoked them, so they had to define it as a private fight. As a result, he was caught by Master Pei who came down from Wanshou Chongyang Palace for inspection. He was very embarrassed. After this incident, Master Pei and this young man got along a little, but this was also in line with Master Pei's character."

Pan Cuiqing belongs to Wuxu Palace, not Qinzhou Daofu. The two families have been together for a long time, and it is inevitable that they will have bumps and bruises. At this time, he will naturally not cover up for Qinzhou Daofu. Not only did he deliberately call him "Little Tiangang" in front of the orthodox Tiangang Hall, but he also revealed the bad things that "Little Tiangang" bullied others.

Although the "Little Tiangang" has a big name, it is affiliated with the local prefecture and is under the jurisdiction of the second deputy prefect of Qinzhou Prefecture. For the court, its members are not yet representatives of the Taoism. They are all small figures. If they have friction with people in the court, it will not be a big deal for the court. It would be better if it were the deputy prefect.

Just like the various ministries and yamen of the court, every year at the end of the year, they are busy transporting taxes and tributes to the capital, and large and small ships block the river. Officials are afraid of missing the time, so they compete for the river channel of the canal. It is also common to fight with weapons. As long as the officials of the ministries and yamen do not personally participate, it is not a big deal.

Zhang Yuelu said thoughtfully, "So that's how it is."

After a moment, Zhang Yuelu ordered, "Deacon Tian, ​​in my name, send a letter to ask Qin Wubing, the deputy governor of the Xizhou Protectorate, to confirm the identity of Wei Wugui. If there is indeed such a person, then ask General Qin to help us find out the case, and if necessary, ask the court to send someone to interrogate him. If the identity is indeed fabricated..."

"He is not a member of the court." Zhang Yuelu emphasized, "then immediately notify the Zhongzhou Daofu and the spiritual officials stationed at the 'Ghost Pass', and ask them to help arrest Wei Wugui."

Tian Baobao took the order and left.

Pan Cuiqing clapped his hands and praised, "Deputy Hall Master Zhang is worthy of being a young talent who has solved a major case in Jiangnan. He has made progress so quickly. I admire him, I admire him."

"Assistant Pan is too kind." Zhang Yuelu was not complacent.

Pan Cuiqing changed the subject, "But as far as I know, this person has some friendship with Master Pei. Should I notify Master Pei?"

Zhang Yuelu said without comment, "Let's see how General Qin responds first."