Chapter 1199

Xiao Jincheng was not satisfied with this contribution.

His target was the cult bandit leader Zhang Daohe, not the pawns of the cult. The few hall masters and rudder masters, while their identities seemed important, had actually been marginalized long ago and did not know Zhang Daohe's whereabouts, nor did they know what Zhang Daohe had specifically been busy with recently.

Ever since Zhang Daohe became the cult leader, he had been purging dissenters within the cult and supporting his own people. Every time he went out, he only brought people he trusted, acting mysteriously.

For example, he went on a trip to the Western Regions, and so many people died. But to this day, the cult still doesn't know what he did in the Western Regions or what he gained. They don't even know why he went to the Western Regions.

Even though elders raised objections, he suppressed them with all his might.

Who let him be a Grandmaster!

Xiao Jincheng had a vague premonition that Zhang Daohe was still in the city and had not escaped the capital.

Eunuch Wei also said that the man surnamed Zhang had taken his full-strength palm strike; even if he didn't die, he should be severely injured and unable to move, and he would definitely find a place to heal rather than force his way out of the city with an injured body.

For the past two days, the Brocade Uniform Guard had been loose on the outside but tight on the inside, searching everywhere in an attempt to find Zhang Daohe. However, they hadn't found even a trace, which was very frustrating.

However, Xiao Jincheng did not doubt his intuition.

He turned his gaze to the neighboring Heavenly Prison; a certain person surnamed Chen was highly suspicious.

Don't look at how ruthless the man surnamed Chen speaks, as if he has no connection to the man surnamed Zhang; in reality, it's not so. The man surnamed Chen's ruthlessness is real, but his loyalty and righteousness are also real. Most importantly, Chen Guanlou can handle things and is good at bullshitting and muddling through.

Xiao Jincheng put himself in his shoes: if he were Zhang Daohe, where would he hide to heal?

Bribed officials? Definitely not; there is no trust at all.

The strongholds had already been raided.

Hiding in the home of some high-ranking official or noble and healing secretly wouldn't work either. High-ranking officials and nobles all keep many warriors and thugs in their homes. Right now, Zhang Daohe is injured and shouldn't use force; he wouldn't look for an unsafe place to heal.

There is only one truly safe place.

Xiao Jincheng snorted coldly, his mind made up.

When Chen Guanlou got off work and just walked out of the Heavenly Prison gate, as luck would have it, he ran into the Brocade Uniform Guard leader, Xiao Jincheng.

"Master Xiao is busy!"

"Not too busy. Does Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen have time to have a drink together?"

Chen Guanlou frowned immediately, speculating about the other party; if he offers a favor for no reason, he must be a traitor or a thief.

"Master Xiao has so much free time? I heard that you have been busy catching cult bandits for the past two days, so busy that your feet haven't touched the ground."

"Catching people is the responsibility of the people below. I only need to control the general direction. Can Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen do me the honor, how about it?"

Chen Guanlou tutted twice, "Could it be that you are waiting here specifically just to invite me for a drink?"

"Exactly!"

Inviting someone for a drink, Xiao Jincheng naturally put on a friendly expression. However, being used to a coffin-like face, Chen Guanlou couldn't get used to his new expression, finding it stiff and unnatural.

Chen Guanlou raised his eyebrows, "Logically speaking, if you invite me for a drink, I should gladly accept. It's just that I'm worried you don't have good intentions. You are the dignified Commander of the Brocade Uniform Guard, with a thousand things to do, yet you suddenly come to invite me for a drink; you must be up to no good."

How could anyone speak their mind so bluntly?

Xiao Jincheng's cheek muscles twitched twice, which gave him a headache, as he was used to the subtle style of the officialdom. A bad start.

Under normal circumstances, one should at least give some face.

Xiao Jincheng wiped his face, "Since you don't want to drink, why don't you invite me for tea."

Chen Guanlou laughed, "It seems Master Xiao is clinging to me today. If I don't agree, what will you do?"

"I believe that as long as the sincerity is sufficient, Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen will definitely do me the honor."

The implication was that he would pester him until he was disgusted.

Chen Guanlou sneered twice, "Forget it. I'm afraid of you Brocade Uniform Guards; please come in, I'll treat you to tea. Tea makes the mind clearer the more you drink it. Alcohol makes the mind more muddled the more you drink it. I wouldn't dare to easily try your alcohol."

He made no secret of his distrust of the Brocade Uniform Guard, nor did he hide his annoyance.

They were originally two government offices that were not subordinate to each other; when in a good mood, he would give a good face, and when in a bad mood, he would naturally do whatever he pleased. There was no such thing as the art of conversation. There was also no such thing as worrying about the other party's feelings.

If the other party couldn't take it, then they could get lost.

That was his attitude of being completely indifferent.

Xiao Jincheng tried hard to control his temper, telling himself not to care, not to care. Caring back and forth would only anger himself to death. Chen Guanlou was just a tough nut to crack; there was really no need to lower himself to his level.

The Heavenly Prison guards saw their boss return and followed by the Brocade Uniform Guard leader, and they were all a bit nervous, but more curious. Because everyone was certain that the Brocade Uniform Guard wouldn't dare to run wild in the Heavenly Prison.

The Heavenly Prison is Boss Chen's territory; as long as the Brocade Uniform Guard isn't tired of living, they should know their place.

After all, it is a world where warriors are respected.

He invited Xiao Jincheng into the office and ordered someone to boil water and make tea.

"Master Xiao came specifically to block me; now that the tea is served, you might as well speak directly about the specific matter. Given the friendship between you and me, as long as I can help, I will try my best."

Xiao Jincheng sat in the lower seat, first took a sip of tea, then put down the teacup, and said unhurriedly: "A few days ago, the Brocade Uniform Guard set out to capture cult bandits; there is no need to talk about the specific process. During this period, we were very lucky and ran into the cult bandit leader Zhang Daohe. Both sides fought fiercely, each with their own victories and defeats. Summarizing the information from all sides, I estimate that the man surnamed Zhang might still be in the city."

"Master Xiao is so certain?" Chen Guanlou's heart moved slightly, his expression unchanged, and he asked casually.

Xiao Jincheng nodded, "Because the man surnamed Zhang was injured, very severely injured, he cannot go far."

"So what? What does that have to do with me? The cult bandit case has always been handled by your Brocade Uniform Guard, with the Ministry of Justice occasionally helping out. The Heavenly Prison hasn't held any cult bandits for a long time. You came to me specifically; what can I help you with?"

Chen Guanlou looked puzzled and impatient. He was very annoyed that the other party was meddling, preventing him from getting off work on time.

Xiao Jincheng lowered his head slightly, "Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen doesn't need to be so humble; others might not know your skills, but how could I not know? If Zhang Daohe stays in the city, he might contact you privately. After all, there is still some friendship between you."

Chen Guanlou sneered and tapped the table lightly, "After all that, you just suspect me."

"Not at all! I want to ask Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen for a favor: to lure Zhang Daohe out."

"Why do you think I would help you? And why do you think I have some friendship with Zhang Daohe, and that I would definitely help him if he were in trouble? Master Xiao, are all your Brocade Uniform Guards like you, so fond of suspecting others? In your eyes, is everyone guilty; is there really not a single innocent person?"

Chen Guanlou was sarcastic, seemingly full of mockery, but in reality, he was extremely restrained.

The man surnamed Xiao has a dog's nose; he is everywhere.

He followed the scent here.

He did not doubt for a second that if the other party were equal to him in strength and not afraid of him turning against him, he would have brought people to search the place directly instead of sitting here and rambling with him.