Chapter 198: First Taste of Power

Qi Xuansu thought of another problem. If he went to Jinling Mansion to report, he would definitely meet Zhang Yuelu again. This was also something he had been looking forward to for a long time. But Zhang Yuelu would definitely ask him where he had been during this period, what he had done, and why he had not contacted her.

Qi Xuansu had two choices.

One was to confess his dual identity and tell Zhang Yuelu that Qi Xuansu was Wei Wugui, Wei Wugui was Qi Xuansu, and the person outside the city of Jiangling Mansion that day was me. The disadvantage was that it was difficult to grasp Zhang Yuelu's reaction. She might laugh it off or lose her temper. Qi Xuansu did not dare to make an optimistic estimate.

The second was to continue to conceal it and make up a lie, saying that he had been recovering from his injuries during this period and had just returned from his injuries. The disadvantage was that there were too many loopholes and it was difficult to justify himself. For example, why he was transferred to Ziwei Hall, why he was promoted to a fifth-grade Taoist priest and a master, and why Qi Xuansu and Wei Wugui both knew "Tantai Fist Intentions" and so on.

Qi Xuansu thought about it and still had no result. Finally, he decided to act according to circumstances.

In addition, Qi Xuansu also had to make some preparations.

The main thing was the two spiritual objects he had on hand. One was Lu Yunfeng's jade pendant. Qi Xuansu felt that it was of no use to him, so he planned to sell it at a discount. The other was Qi Xuansu's single-blade. To be fair, this single-blade was not bad, but it had appeared in Wei Wugui's hands. The killing of Wan Xiuwu and Su Ran were all related to this knife. The target was too big, so he planned to deal with it.

The origin of the jade pendant was very fair. The things of the dignified young master of the Lu family would not be stolen goods. He could just sell them directly in Huasheng Hall without worrying about being tracked down.

The single-blade needed to be carefully considered. In fact, the safest way was to destroy it, but Qi Xuansu was reluctant to spend the money for peace, so he finally decided to sell it on the black market. Black market, black market, the word "black" sums it up.

The next morning, Qi Xuansu went to Huasheng Hall again.

There were many guests in the Huasheng Hall today, sitting on the chairs drinking tea. This was not unusual. When Qi Xuansu followed Su Yan to the warehouse, Liu Hu was sitting here drinking tea, so Qi Xuansu did not care too much.

In fact, Qi Xuansu had no time to care. As soon as he entered the Huasheng Hall, he was recognized by the female crown behind the counter. The female crown did not waste words and turned to the back hall. For the Huasheng Hall branch, there are many generous guests. Qi Xuansu is not a generous guest. The key is that he dared to challenge the notorious Xuanxuan jar, which is memorable.

After a while, Su Yan appeared in front of Qi Xuansu like a gust of wind.

Qi Xuansu cursed in his heart, "stinky fox", cheating his Taiping money.

Su Yan also disliked Qi Xuansu. Let this kid take away a treasure, even if it is a defective product, it is still a treasure, and it is also a loss.

The two confronted each other for a while, and it was a bit like a meeting on a narrow road in the rain of the Jianghu night.

After a while, Su Yan coughed lightly and asked, "Are you here to open the Xuanxuan jar again?"

"I won't open the jar yet. I want to sell a spiritual object." Qi Xuansu took out Lu Yunfeng's jade pendant.

After Su Yan saw the jade pendant, his face changed slightly. He looked at it carefully for a moment and asked slowly, "Where did you get this jade pendant?"

At this time, several guests who had been sitting and drinking tea had stood up.

Qi Xuansu had a bad premonition, but still replied, "I got it from a bet."

Someone suddenly interrupted and said, "I got it from a bet? I'm afraid it was stolen."

Qi Xuansu turned his head and saw that the person who spoke was the person who was drinking tea next to him before.

"You are..." Qi Xuansu already understood a little.

The man smiled coldly: "I am Lu Fuan, the general manager of the Lu family."

While speaking, several people stood behind Lu Fuan.

At this time, Qi Xuansu didn't understand that he was being plotted against by Lu Yunfeng.

As expected, Lu Fuan said, "My son lost a jade pendant worth five thousand Taiping coins yesterday. We searched everywhere but couldn't find it. We suspected that it was stolen by thieves during the chaos, so the son asked us to wait in various places. If the thieves were selling the stolen goods, we could catch them red-handed. I have to say that the son was very smart and caught them red-handed."

Su Yan did not jump to conclusions, but looked at Qi Xuansu, waiting for Qi Xuansu's explanation.

Qi Xuansu did not make any excuses, but looked around, and his eyes fell on Lu Fuan: "It's too cheap for a dignified Lu family son to use such a despicable method, isn't it?"

Lu Fuan said expressionlessly: "If you have anything to say, go to the Qianhu Office and talk slowly, talk nicely, talk in detail, you can say it."

Before he finished speaking, footsteps were heard outside the Huasheng Hall.

Qi Xuansu was not frightened, but just said: "Borrow the knife of the government to kill people."

A team of Qingluan Guards strode in, led by a deputy Qianhu.

Lu Fuan pointed at Qi Xuansu: "You're just in time. Take down this thief who stole property."

Many Qingluan Guards raised their firearms and pointed them at Qi Xuansu. The deputy captain in the lead said in a deep voice: "Hurry up and surrender. There is no good end for resisting the government and the court."

To be fair, the Qingluan Guards are not invincible, but putting a big hat on them makes many people without backing worry. If Qi Xuansu relies on his own realm and cultivation to resist, he will immediately be labeled as a traitor. Then the Qingluan Guards will issue a wanted notice, and even send out black-clothed men to encircle and suppress him. Even a celestial being may not be able to get away with it.

Qi Xuansu glanced at Su Yan.

Su Yan did not have any obvious inclination and still maintained a neutral attitude.

However, Su Yan's neutrality instead encouraged Lu Fuan's arrogance. He slapped his palm on the table and emphasized his tone: "Take this man down!"

"Who dares!" Qi Xuansu shouted, causing the entire outer hall to echo.

Qianhu, deputy Qingluan guard, and Lu Fu'an were both shocked by the loud shout.

Qi Xuansu looked at Deputy Qianhu of the Qingluan Guard: "If someone from the Taoist sect commits a crime, it can only be handled by the Taoist sect. The court is not allowed to intervene, and it has no right to arrest and detain. Let your people go down."

After that, Qi Xuansu took out his new ultimatum.

Deputy Qianhu of the Qingluan Guard never expected that Qi Xuansu was actually a fifth-grade Taoist priest of the Taoist sect, so he really couldn't move lightly. If he dared to cross the line, no matter what the outcome, his black gauze hat would not be saved.

Deputy Qianhu waved his hand: "Back off."

The Qingluan guards put away their firearms and retreated.

Lu Fu'an was not afraid at all and narrowed his eyes: "It turns out you are a fifth-grade Taoist priest. But it doesn't matter. Qingluan Guards don't dare to touch you. I will catch you myself. A mere fifth-grade Taoist priest can't cover the sky. If you dare If you resist, I'll beat you to death. I can still bear the crime!"

While they were talking, the people who came with Lu Fuan had already filled the vacancy left by the retreat of the Qingluan Guards.

Su Yan frowned.

A steward of the Lu family openly clamored to kill a fifth-grade Taoist priest from the Taoist sect. How could this make sense?

At this moment, Qi Xuansu took out the ivy paper official letter from Ziweitang: "I am the Taoist priest in charge of Ziweitang. I was ordered to participate in the investigation of the major case of Zixian Mountain, representing Jinque and Ziweitang. The major case of Jiangnan is not far away. , you can beat me to death now, but if we investigate afterwards, you and the people behind you will not be spared in the end. Also, you just said you would beat me to death, and it is really strange that you can still bear the crime without Feng Xian. The fifth-grade Taoist priest of the Taoist sect can be killed directly without the investigation of the Beichen Hall. I may not be able to ask you today, but someone will come to ask you. "

Lu Fuan's face turned pale.

The people he brought were also shocked.

His hand trembled and he pointed at Qi Xuansu: "Do you know how you were convicted of impersonating a Taoist sect leader?"

Qi Xuansu directly handed the official letter to Su Yan: "If it is true or false, Chief Su will know at a glance. Chief Su is a Taiping Taoist and will never be biased towards me."

Su Yan took the official letter and read it word by word. When she saw the last signature, she couldn't help being shocked.

Pei Xuanzhi.

Donghua real person Pei Xuanzhi.

Although the deputy church leader has always appointed the deacons and the real church leader appoints the principal, the real church leader generally does not appoint the chief in his own name, but in the name of the entire church. If something goes wrong, the church leader will not be held responsible. It can be regarded as an unwritten rule among real people.

Similar to Jinque making a decision, even if it is wrong, no specific person will be held accountable, because the decision is made after everyone deliberates, and the law does not blame everyone.

However, some promotions are out of the ordinary and do not follow the rules, so specific responsibilities must be assigned to the person. In other words, the weight of being able to make a master leader willing to take risks is needless to say.

"It's true." Su Yan returned the official letter to Qi Xuansu.

Lu Fu'an was a bit quick-witted and immediately said: "Even if you are the Taoist priest in charge of Ziweitang, you cannot steal property!"

"I will not prove my innocence, and I don't bother to argue with you. If there is a lawsuit, let your master and I go to Fengxiantang to fight. If you don't dare to fight, just shut up." Qi Xuansu said lightly, "Besides, I also Let me remind you that without the authorization of Jinque, the local Taoist government is not qualified to arrest and detain Jiutang Taoist priests."

The entire outer hall suddenly fell silent.

In the end, Su Yan broke the silence: "Mr. Lu, you are not a Taoist priest, and this Qi Chief was personally appointed by Master Donghua. Even if there is a lawsuit, your son should personally come forward."

Lu Fuan had not read the official letter carefully just now, but when he heard the words "Donghua Zhenren", he couldn't help but be surprised.

Who is Master Donghua? He is one of the three great masters of Shenzhi, who is as famous as Master Qingwei, and is in charge of Ziweitang, the head of the nine halls.

Not to mention Lu Fuan, even the head of the Lu family is not qualified to compete with Master Donghua.

Being able to be personally appointed as the Taoist Priest by Master Donghua, doesn’t it mean that the person in front of you is a confidant or junior of Master Donghua?

Only then did Lu Fuan realize that he had hit an iron plate. He was unable to move forward or retreat for a while. He had no choice but to use force. He could only make a remediation and immediately raised a smile: "Misunderstandings are all misunderstandings. I was blind and I was not careful. I made a mistake, this is not the jade pendant that our young master lost. I have to apologize to Master Qi."

With that said, Lu Fuan took out three large tickets and presented them respectfully with both hands.

Changing faces is faster than turning the pages of a book.

Qi Xuansu put away the ultimatum and the official letter, but did not take the three big tickets. Instead, he took a deep look at the housekeeper of the Lu family who was arrogant at first and respectful at the end.

For the first time in his life, he experienced the feeling of power.

The weight of the word "power", regardless of actually holding it, is dazzling just by being close to it.