Chapter 32

Ji You was then invited to leave the Administrative Court, and when he left, he called Xiang Kuangcheng out.

When they met last time, Xiang Kuangcheng said he joined the Immortal Supervision Bureau, but he didn't understand why he was called by the Heavenly Tian Shuyuan.

"The day you were attacked, I happened to be investigating another missing person case."

"Another one?"

Ji You was very surprised after hearing Xiang Kuangcheng's words; why are there missing person cases everywhere these days?

Xiang Kuangcheng saw the inquiry in Ji You's eyes and immediately said: "After the Immortal Supervision Bureau was established, His Majesty intended to use the tax corruption case as an entry point to let us thoroughly investigate Wei Li and Prince Chong's party-forming for private gain, which involved a missing person case."

"Aren't you in an administrative position? You can just play with words usually; why did you go to investigate the case yourself?"

"Colleagues in the bureau feel that even if this matter is cleared up, it won't hurt Minister Wei, so they don't want to investigate deeply, so I can only find clues during my rest time."

Ji You looked at him: "What missing person case?"

Xiang Kuangcheng lowered his voice: "Remember I mentioned to you that there is an orphanage in the West City?"

"I remember, my money was donated there by you."

"That's my money!"

Xiang Kuangcheng retorted and then said: "Before we went to the capital, many children were lost there overnight, most of them abandoned infants. I was investigating along the street when I was called by the Heavenly Tian Shuyuan for questioning."

Ji You's brow furrowed deeply upon hearing this, thinking, is it because Yuyang County's news is blocked, or is it true that clouds of suspicion have arisen during this period?

First the academy lost students, then Old Qiu wrote that Thirty-Mile Shop lost livestock, and now Xiang Kuangcheng tells him Shengjing lost many children.

These missing persons have nothing in common, and people cannot be lumped together with cattle and horses.

But for some reason, the timing of their appearance was too coincidental, as if they were being gathered together in an orderly manner, which inevitably makes people make associations.

Ji You pondered for a long time and then collected his thoughts: "Did you find any clues?"

"Because I donated quilts to the children there before, some children are not defensive against me. They privately told me that on several nights they could hear people coming in and out through the door, as well as the sound of large carriage wheels."

Xiang Kuangcheng rolled up his sleeves: "Large carriages are only available at post stations or large merchant firms. Merchant firms are not easy to investigate; I plan to go to the post station to dig for clues first."

Ji You's brow couldn't help but furrow upon hearing this: "You are fighting alone like this, with no one to help; the risk is too high."

"That's why you need to become the Abbot of the Heavenly Tian Shuyuan as soon as possible."

"I already said, I can't outlive him."

Ji You frowned and pondered for a long time: "I ask you, does Prince Chong have a daughter?"

Kuang Cheng was stunned for a moment: "Prince Chong's mansion has a princess, but it is said that her cultivation talent is excellent; she is one of the few talented people in the royal family and later cultivated the Dao lineage of Spirit Sword Mountain."

Wait wait wait, Ji You interrupted him: "The Heavenly Academy is the Great Xia Holy Sect; how come Prince Chong's daughter cultivates the Dao lineage of Spirit Sword Mountain?"

"It is said that His Majesty does not allow royal clan members to cultivate immortality, but Prince Chong has superb means and invited a person with profound Dao techniques from Spirit Sword Mountain to live in Prince Chong's mansion."

Prince Chong is originally a pro-immortal faction and covets the throne; it seems the Emperor is not a fool either, not allowing people in his mansion to cultivate immortality is to restrict him.

Ji You pondered for a long time and then looked up: "Then the princess of Prince Chong's mansion is not very suitable. What about Wei Li? Does he have a daughter?"

"Yes, the same age as my mother; she married an official in the Ministry of Revenue when she was young. Our investigation targets also include Wei Li's daughter."

"Do you mind... the older ones? The older ones are actually good too, they know how to cherish people."

Ji You gave up after saying this.

This era is ultimately feudal and cannot tolerate such stimulating things.

Xiang Kuangcheng was also very confused, not understanding what "big" he meant, where it was big, and not understanding what Wei Li's daughter had to do with himself.

Ji You said after a moment: "Then Wei Li should have a granddaughter, right?"

Xiang Kuangcheng thought for a while: "Indeed, there is a granddaughter; it is said that she is well-read and gentle in character."

Ji You nodded and looked at Xiang Kuangcheng: "Has anyone told you that handsome men like you and me are affectionate even when looking at a dog?"

Xiang Kuangcheng was stunned for a moment: "What does this mean?"

Ji You pulled him into the grass under the mountain and squatted down: "Find an opportunity to meet her by chance, kick her calf, or just find something at random and ask if it's hers; in short, just establish a connection."

Xiang Kuangcheng squatted in the grass, listening in a daze: "And then?"

"After getting to know her, show your charm to woo her, recite poems, enjoy the flowers and the moon, be distant and close, and let her fall in love with you."

Xiang Kuangcheng immediately blushed upon hearing this: "I haven't achieved anything yet; how can I consider the love between children!"

Ji You sighed: "There are only three ways for power to spread: sex, blood, and mother-infant. You are alone now; even if you find something, can you come back alive? If you want Wei Li to have scruples, you can only do this."

Xiang Kuangcheng pondered for a long time: "Brother Ji, do you like big ones? Does your Abbot have a daughter?"

"Heh, you learn fast; it seems you have realized it. Get lost!"

Watching Xiang Kuangcheng go down the mountain, Ji You intended to return to the Bishui Lake Elegant Garden, but suddenly saw a group of people coming towards him.

These people were the wandering practitioners from other sects who were watching the battle on the street at that time. At this time, they walked up to him one by one holding their swords and bowed to him, numbering more than twenty.

"Young Master Ji, I am Bai Xi, a wandering practitioner outside the mountain of Spirit Sword Mountain."

"I am Chen Buwang of the Chen Immortal Clan, I have met Brother Ji."

"Qiu Ni of Shanhai Pavilion!"

Ji You looked at them: "What do you fellow practitioners want with me?"

Bai Xi spoke respectfully upon hearing this: "After seeing Young Master Ji's sword on the street, I have been thinking about it; I wonder if those three swords have names?"

Ji You thought for a while: "Three Swords Return to Sect."

The people around looked at each other and nodded in praise, thinking, what an overbearing name.

Bai Xi then said: "Then may I ask who Young Master Ji's sword technique was inherited from?"

Ji You instantly understood; they wanted to learn swordsmanship: "I inherited it from the sword master Wang Xin'an, who loves to work; if you fellow practitioners want to learn swordsmanship, I can collect fees on behalf of my master, one tael per person."

Hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment, and then they took out silver from their sleeves and waists one after another...

Wang Xin'an has been too happy these past few days, drinking tea and slacking off in the Sword Trial Forest every day, feeling great.

However, at this moment, a group of disciples from other sects were coming towards the Sword Trial Forest aggressively.

The mixed footsteps got closer and closer, waking up Wang Xin'an who was closing his eyes and tasting tea.

What the hell is this noise?

Wang Xin'an got up from the rattan chair and saw a group of people walking over, kneeling on one knee and begging him to teach swordsmanship.

Seeing this scene, Wang Xin'an immediately understood; Ji You's battle yesterday amazed them, and after knowing that he was his sword master, they wanted to come and learn.

Wang Xin'an laughed for a long time: "Although I do like to teach people swordsmanship and have been diligent every day without fatigue, you are not students of my Heavenly Tian Shuyuan after all; how can you learn arts in my Heavenly Tian Shuyuan?"

"But, Brother Ji has already collected the money."

"????"

(End of chapter)