Donghuang Ziji

Chapter 236 Secret Cause

Three days later, when Si Shubai came to see Chu Tai again, he looked a little tired.

But she was surprised to find that Shen Zhanpeng, who was supposed to monitor Chu Tai, seemed to have a very good relationship with Chu Tai, and the two of them were chatting very happily.

Seeing this, Si Shubai smiled bitterly and stepped forward and said, "You guys seem to be having a good time chatting here, but I'm having a hard time. I've been busy running around and arguing with people everywhere. I've finally managed to suppress the matter, but it's still a bit difficult for me to deal with you."

Shen Zhanpeng shook his head upon hearing this and said, "If you are willing to take care of things less and reduce unnecessary supervision, you will be able to live well in the city with your abilities."

Si Shubai, who had suffered losses several times, knew very well that what Shen Zhanpeng said was true, but she could not accept herself like that, so she shook her head and rejected his kindness, saying firmly: "If I have to make a choice, I would rather give up the existing benefits, and I don't want the extra benefits I get to be mixed with other people's life-saving resources."

When these words came out of Si Shubai's mouth, the white light in her body continued to increase, which made Chu Tai look sideways slightly. It was a manifestation of the hundreds of schools of thought, or the product of the mutual confirmation of academic, behavior and cognition.

To put it in simple terms, it is the initial manifestation of the unity of knowledge and action.

Shen Zhanpeng could naturally see the reason for Si Shubai's behavior. He was silent for a while and didn't say anything else.

Chu Tai couldn't help but persuade him, "As for how I handle the problem, as long as it's not too extreme, you can actually give in a little."

"How is this possible?"

Si Shubai's eyes widened, obviously unwilling to accept such a question. She bluntly pointed out that some of the oppression Chu Tai was facing now was actually caused by her involvement.

"But your existence is more important to others, isn't it? If you were still here, they would at least have some scruples when doing things. But if you were gone, what would they do if something similar happened again?"

At this point, Chu Tai waved his hand and said, "Forget it. How can they judge my affairs?"

"There is nothing wrong with your information, so it is difficult for them to judge your guilt. Even if they insist that you might be related to Hong Yue, there is no clear evidence, so their request is very simple."

"The first is to join a certain department according to their request and prove your innocence. The second is not to join any department in the city and leave this place as soon as possible."

Hearing this somewhat exaggerated statement, Chu Tai nodded: "I see, are you worried that I will join forces with you? But then again, I am only a sixth-rank cultivator, am I so valuable in the capital city? Logically, shouldn't the capital city have the ability to easily kill a fifth-rank cultivator?"

"Those things have poor mobility. If no one holds them back, it's hard to kill them with one strike. They're also expensive to make. Every time they use them, the termites have to spit out some of what they can eat, so they're naturally unwilling to do that."

"As for the sixth-rank cultivators, judging from your current performance, few of the sixth-rank cultivators in the city can be your opponents. As for the fifth-rank cultivators, few will listen to them."

Chu Tai was stunned by Si Shubai's words. He didn't even pay attention to the second half of the sentence. He whispered, "How dare they get involved in such wealth? Besides, do these words really have nothing to do with me?"

As he spoke, Chu Tai glanced at Shen Zhanpeng beside him.

"Besides, isn't this person here too?" Unexpectedly, the captain sneered and said, "I was assigned a task related to Hong Yue a long time ago. Otherwise, do you think I want to interfere in this matter? Everyone knows that this is a hot potato and no one wants to hold it in their hands. Although my cultivation is good, my qualifications are the least."

Having said that, Shen Zhanpeng did not say anything more and turned to talk about another issue.

"As for the issue of eating military rations, it is not uncommon in the city. Although I have inherited the position of a centurion, many of the hundreds of people under my command do not eat the official meals. People who don't know would think they are my private soldiers."

Chu Tai was a little confused by this news. He half-actually pretended to take a breath, looked around at the two officials, and whispered, "What do you want to do by telling me this now?"

Seeing Chu Tai like this, Si Shubai chuckled, and his mood became much better.

She looked towards the distant city and lowered her voice, "You don't need to do anything. I just hope you can help look after the surroundings and continue to fight against the people on the arrest warrant. As for who you will hand over to, you should give it to Captain Shen. How do you do that?"

Si Shubai looked at Shen Zhanpeng, then turned back to look at Chu Tai, and said, "Don't worry, I will find a way to make up your reward."

"Finish it up?"

Chu Tai was a little confused. Shen Zhanpeng coughed twice and said, "Generally speaking, even if you guys who are not from the city complete the mission, your rewards will be reduced. With our current relationship, I can only take 10% of the commission."

"It is not easy for the city to be able to operate normally now."

Chu Tai rubbed his head and spoke helplessly. Captain Shen shrugged and said, "There's nothing I can do. In addition to my own practice, I also have to make arrangements for dozens of brothers under me. Otherwise, why would they work for me?"

"But my family's assets are limited, and my salary is just that little. If I don't take some things from everywhere, I can't fill the hole at all."

When Si Shubai heard Shen Zhanpeng mention the 10% commission, his expression turned unhappy. After he finished speaking, he even exposed his past.

"Don't listen to his nonsense, hermit. Our Hundred Households have a rich family background. They are the branch of the founding heroes of the dynasty. They have the blood of celestial beings and thousands of acres of excellent spiritual fields. In addition, they have 12 acres of special spiritual fields they have opened up. The spiritual grain harvest alone is enough to support a large family every year. Not to mention dozens of people, even dozens of sixth-grade cultivators can be supported. He does this essentially to blend into the existing environment."

"After all, not everyone can have the support of connections in the capital like you do. Even if you offend the Lord of the Mansion and make it difficult for a few of his favored subordinates to be promoted or demoted and transferred, you can still supervise various places, but your actions and authority will be slightly restricted."

Shen Zhanpeng responded, giving Chu Tai a clearer understanding of the current situation.

'No wonder they fought so hard. In the eyes of the people in the city, this Secretary Bai is a nuisance. However, judging from the current performance of the city, more Secretary Bais are needed.'

Chu Tai shook his head secretly in his heart, but he also knew what was the best choice for him, so he agreed to her request and said that he would also handle the matters of sea arrest documents in the future.

(End of this chapter)