Chang County.
yamen.
Local county magistrates and their families usually live in the backyard of the Yamen.
This is a bit like a government compound.
There is free housing, free office space, and protection from the government officials from morning to night.
After the siege in the second half of the night, although one person escaped in the end, it was already a great achievement to kill two evil monks who had sneaked into Chang County.
When Feng Captou returned to the Yamen and reported all the events that took place last night, Magistrate Zhang, who had also been unable to sleep all night, clasped his hands and laughed, praising Feng Captou and Jin An for their quick work. He also said that in this matter, rewards must be based on merit.
Everyone who participated in the encirclement and suppression of the fugitives last night will be rewarded. Don't let those who have done the deeds feel cold.
Feng Baotou quickly flattered him and praised County Magistrate Zhang for being wise, wise, discerning, and clear in rewards and punishments. He was a blessing to the people of Chang County and a good official.
After County Magistrate Zhang heard Feng Captou's flattery, he suddenly felt proud and prepared to go back to the house to hold his wife and continue to catch up on his sleep.
"Feng Baotou, many details of the reward will be discussed in detail after all the bosses and officials have gone to the office during the day."
Magistrate Zhang said to Feng Baotou.
"By the way, Capt. Feng, I would like to thank Mr. Jin An for me. By the way, I would like to ask if Mr. Jin An is free tonight. To thank Mr. Jin An for helping our county many times, I plan to invite the gentry of Chang County to have dinner today."
Hold a banquet in a restaurant for Mr. Jin An and Mr. Chen to express our gratitude in person."
"When the time comes, Feng Batou will come with us. Feng Batou has been working hard for the people of Chang County for many days, and he is also a meritorious person in our Chang County."
Before Capt. Feng left, Magistrate Zhang suddenly added another sentence.
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Because Jin An was concerned about the safety of the old Taoist priest and worried that the escaped Qi Yin master would return for revenge, he separated from Feng Baotou first, and he hurried back to his residence.
When Jin An returned to his residence, the world was already enlightened.
There was a spring rain last night, and the sun is shining brightly today.
Jin An hurried back to his residence and saw that everything was normal at home. The old Taoist priest had gotten up early and was full of energy. He was writing and painting yellow talismans with great energy, thinking about his little net worth.
Seeing that everything was normal for the old Taoist priest, and that the greedy sheep in the yard was also normal, and could eat, drink, and poop, Jin An finally felt relieved.
"Little brother, where did you go last night?"
"Last night there was a spring rain, and there were five thunders in a row, which woke me up from my light sleep. When I came out, I saw that my little brother was not at home."
"If someone from the yamen hadn't come to me later and said, little brother, you were working on a case with people from the yamen, I would have been worried about you all night."
Jin An had just entered the house when the old Taoist priest came over with a brush with still wet cinnabar in his hand and asked Jin An where he had been last night.
Jin An did not hide anything and told the old Taoist priest what happened last night.
Of course, he omitted the content of the battle of souls.
When the old Taoist priest heard that Zhizhao had been executed and he had avenged the Qingshui Gang brothers and so many innocent dead, he shouted excitedly.
Especially when he heard that the paper-piercer and the tattoo master actually disguised themselves as their daughter-in-law and father-in-law to hide their identities, and that the paper-piercer actually used women's red clothes and wore women's skirts to avoid official searches, the old Taoist priest's eyes widened.
Yuan, what a bullshit, how can you still evade arrest like this?
"This paper-pricked person can bend and stretch, and he can be regarded as a person who can endure the humiliation of his crotch. It's a pity that he met you, my little brother."
But when he heard that the Yin-thorn master had escaped, the old Taoist priest looked worried again.
However, when he heard that Monk Pu Zhi had also been killed and that Monk Pu Zhi died in Jin An's hands, the old Taoist slapped his thigh hard and shouted excitedly: "Old Taoist, I have long seen that this monk is not a human being."
"Little brother, do you know this time why I, the old Taoist, don't deal with that monster monk and don't want to talk to him? It's not because he is a bald donkey. Taoist priests and monks have a natural enmity, but because of the old Taoist monk.
With my sharp eyes, I have long seen that there is something wrong with Monk Pu Zhi."
"Sure enough, everything is according to my knowledge."
The old Taoist priest shook his head and said it seriously.
Jin An looked at the old Taoist priest who was reacting to the situation with a smile on his face.
Of course he would not really believe what the old Taoist priest said.
As long as you have a few peanuts to go with the food while drinking, you won't be so arrogant.
If Jin An kills someone for the first time, will it leave a short-term psychological shadow?
Jin An didn't have much idea.
Because strictly speaking, Zhizharen was so angry that he died in his own hands, not Jin An himself.
Monk Pu Zhi was struck to death by lightning.
Neither of them were killed directly by Jin An.
Therefore, Jin An did not have much psychological burden.
On the contrary, Jin An is in a good mood today. It was all thanks to the old Taoist priest's yellow charm last night. As the saying goes, don't forget the well digger when you drink water. Jin Anhao said angrily: "Old Taoist, let's finish work early today. We haven't gone out for a good meal in several days.
Let’s go to Deshan House to eat Babao Chicken today.”
When the old Taoist priest heard about the eight-treasure chicken in Deshan Tower, his eyes suddenly lit up like a weasel seeing the old hen, and he was so happy that he couldn't smile from ear to ear.
"Little brother, if you really treat me to Deshan Tower today, you're not trying to trick me on purpose to have fun, right?"
"Little brother, what good thing has happened to you, and you are so happy?"
The old Taoist priest looked at Jin An suspiciously.
Jin An said seriously: "Old Taoist, this may be the last meal we have in Chang County."
"So let's have a good meal so we can hit the road."
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After hearing Jin An's words, the old Taoist priest almost shook his hands in fright: "Ban, decapitated rice?"
"Sure enough, little brother, the last time you stole three winter pears from County Magistrate Zhang's house has come to light. Is Magistrate Zhang going to take two of our human heads and one sheep head to sacrifice his three winter pears in heaven?"
"What-"
"Bah baa baa baa baa—"
The goat tied under the old pear tree was still nibbling on the carrots in its mouth. The old Taoist priest looked at the carefree sheep under the tree and finally understood why the little brother kept looking at this goat.
The stupid sheep sighed, it is better to be a beast...
God is so desperate.
Jin An's face turned dark.
"Old Taoist, I plan to leave Chang County, either today or tomorrow." Jin An's words were surprising.
The old Taoist priest was stunned: "Why did my little brother leave so suddenly?"
Then, the old Taoist priest poked his head over and asked cautiously: "Is it really because of stealing three winter pears from County Magistrate Zhang's house that the scandal broke out?"
Jin An shook his head. He didn't elaborate because he was waiting for Magistrate Zhang's decision.
If County Magistrate Zhang did not agree to blow up the tree, then he would have no choice but to take the old Taoist priest and run away, and confess to the old Taoist priest that Qingqianliu cannibalizes people.
After getting along with each other for so many days, he and the old Taoist priest had developed some feelings for each other. Although the old Taoist priest always liked to take advantage of him, he was a real bad guy. He didn't want to see the old Taoist priest die in Chang County in a daze.
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However, before Jin An went to the county government office to find Magistrate Zhang, he first returned to the house and took out the tiger knife.
This time, Monk Pu Zhi made him feel for the first time that the tiger knife in his hand was not sharp enough.
"Edict!"
Jin'an imitates the grand rhyme of the great avenue.
The familiar tide of the avenue appeared again, and Jin An clearly felt that the evil spirit on the tiger's evil sword was rapidly increasing. In broad daylight, he actually felt the sinister wind in the room.
Jin An frowned.
The evil energy on this tiger-shattering sword is already too heavy. If he forcibly seals it again, I am afraid he will no longer be able to suppress the heavy evil energy, resentment, and death energy condensed on the sword as the heads fall to the ground...
I'm afraid that by then he will have hallucinations, his mind will be affected by the evil spirit on the sword, and he will take the same muddy road that the three major head catchers in Chang County have walked, and finally have to give up the tiger evil sword.
Unless his strength increases further, the yang energy and inner energy in his body can suppress the evil spirit on the sword.
To be continued...