The First Marquis of Daxuan

Chapter 61 Deadline (Please read, collect, and vote for the monthly ticket)
"Creating demons?"

Su Mu showed a look of surprise on his face.

Su Mu didn't care about the Wutan Sect or anything like that.

There are at least eight or ten different sects in the outer city. Just like gangs, they are replaced almost every few years and emerge in endlessly.

It is difficult for them to become successful, and the Wuling City officials will not allow them to do so.

Once they show signs of becoming powerful, the city guards of the outer city will wipe them out. If the outer city cannot handle it, the city guards of the inner city, the garrison of Wuling City, and even the private soldiers of the four major families will take action.

It is true that the four major families fight openly and secretly, but in this regard, their interests are the same.

That is, we will never allow a fifth major force to emerge in Wuling City.

As for the Taiping Division, the four major families did not regard it as a local force at all.

In fact, the Taiping Division is indeed somewhat aloof. They generally do not interfere in local affairs, such as slaying demons and exterminating evil spirits. They are not in charge of everything, and they do not have that much manpower.

Generally, they are only needed to take action when demons appear or local officials commit many evil deeds.

All in all, Su Mu was no longer surprised by the disputes among various gangs and sects, but when he heard Wei Yongfu say that the Wutan Sect was creating demons, he was really shocked.

Can demons be artificially created?
He was a little confused and expressed his doubts.

"Then I don't know either."

Wei Yongfu shook his head and said, "We usually don't come into contact with demons. If we do come into contact with them, we'll probably lose our lives.

How the demons were born, I am afraid only the Taiping Division can explain it clearly."

Su Mu felt insulted. He was also an intern at the Taiping Division and he couldn't explain himself clearly. Was this a close call? Did it mean that his business ability was not good enough?

"Then how do you know that the Wu Tian Cult is creating demons?"

Su Mu asked.

"guess."

Wei Yongfu asked, "Do you remember that a few months ago, a wealthy family named Zhao in South City was wiped out?"

"remember."

Su Mu nodded and said that the reason why he became the team leader was related to the tragic massacre of the Zhao family.

It was because he caught the murderer of the Zhao family massacre that he was promoted to squad leader.

"That Mr. Zhao was a hall master of the Wutian Sect. When they were trying to transform a human into a demon, something unexpected happened, which is why the Zhao family tragedy happened."

Wei Yongfu said, "Do you know why the Wutian Cult killed the people of Wulimiao Village?"

Su Mu shook his head, a thoughtful look on his face. He didn't understand how these things were related.

"Before the Zhao family's business, the Wutian Cult could use the Zhao family's caravans to enter and exit the city gate. After the Zhao family was wiped out, this road was cut off."

Wei Yongfu said, "The Wutian Cult killed the people of Wulimiao Village in order to rob them of their jobs."

Su Mu suddenly realized that the people who died in Wulimiao Village, whether they were porters, night watchmen, or vendors selling spring water, had one thing in common: they needed to enter and exit the city gate every day.

"I suspect that the Wutian Cult is secretly transporting contraband, so they need these professions to cover up. Think about it, these professions go in and out of the city gate every day, and the soldiers guarding the city will definitely not check them carefully."

Wei Yongfu said, "The contraband they smuggled is most likely related to the creation of demons."

Wei Yongfu looks rough, but he is actually very meticulous.

If he were really a careless person, he would not have been able to make a name for himself in the ghostwriting business.

After these days of investigation, he was able to unravel the mystery and finally found this clue.

“If your guess is true, the Wu Tian Sect really has some means to turn people into monsters, and this thing might be some kind of poison.

So why did they go to such lengths to send this poison into the city?"

Su Mu pondered.

"Isn't this hard to guess?"

Wei Yongfu said, "These sects are all afraid of chaos in the world. The more chaotic Wuling City is, the more opportunities they will have.

Just think about it, if a large number of demons suddenly appeared in Wuling City, would the whole city be in chaos?
When even the Taiping Division is too busy to handle it, the Wutian Sect will take the initiative to stand up and say that it can deal with these demons. What will the government do? What will the four major families in the inner city do? "In order to save Wuling City, they will recognize the status of the Wutian Sect..."

Su Mu pondered.

"What a vicious plot."

Su Mu couldn't help but sigh. Although there was no real evidence yet, their guess was possible and very likely.

“Hehe, using the lives of the people of a city to force the four major families to make concessions, this Wutian Sect is really cruel. Now those big shots are going to have a headache.”

Wei Yongfu chuckled and said, "We can't do anything about this. If it were you, you should just report this and it will be your mission. Dealing with the Wutian Sect is the job of those big shots. The two of us can't handle it."

Su Mu nodded. "You've worked hard these past few days. Wait a moment. I'll go to Nancheng Division and come back to settle your bill."

Having said that, Su Mu hurried away with the knife.

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"Creating demons? Su Mu, did I hear wrong or are you crazy?"

Zhao Ji frowned and said, "How can something like a demon be created artificially?
If the Wu Tian Sect had this ability, wouldn't they be able to ascend to heaven?"

"Captain Zhao, whether it's true or not, we'll know once we wipe out the Wutan Cult. When I was investigating the Wulimiao Village murder case—"

Su Mu said.

"Don't do those useless things. Where is the evidence?"

Zhao Ji interrupted Su Mu rudely and said, "You said that the murderer of the Wulimiao Village murder case was the Wutian Cult. Who did it and where is the evidence?

Also, you said that the Wutan Sect is creating demons. Okay, then bring out the evidence.

As long as you can produce evidence, I will immediately ask Sima for permission, and mobilize all the troops in Nancheng Sima to follow you to wipe out the Wutian Sect!"

Su Mu was silent.

These things were investigated by Wei Yongfu, and a large part of them were just speculations by him and Wei Yongfu. There was indeed no concrete evidence.

At this time, it was impossible for him to bring Wei Yongfu out as a witness.

"Captain Zhao, as long as we destroy the Wutian Sect, we will definitely find evidence."

Su Mu was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.

"Captain Subaru, that's not how the constables work."

Zhao Ji sneered twice and said, "For us detectives, the most important thing is evidence. If everyone is like you and arrests people without any evidence, wouldn't the world be in chaos?
You took action against the Wutan Sect without any evidence. What do you think those sects and gangs would think?
If a civil uprising is provoked, can you afford the consequences?"

"If you can't solve the murder case in Wulimiao Village, then just tell me and I'll ask Sima for mercy. Sima won't punish you. But you deliberately made up an alarmist excuse to get away with it. This makes it difficult for me to help you."

Zhao Ji stared at Su Mu and said coldly.

Su Mu had already reacted by now. When the leader thinks you are making excuses, then it will be useless for you to say anything.

It was true that he overestimated Zhao Ji's integrity and the trust between him and Zhao Ji. Even if there was evidence, Zhao Ji might not believe him, let alone without evidence.

"Captain Su, I have given you enough time. If the case in Wulimiao Village cannot be solved, it only proves that you are not capable enough to be the captain."

Zhao Ji continued, "This is the rule of our Nancheng Division. The capable ones are promoted and the incapable ones are demoted. Since you are not capable of being the leader, I can only say sorry.

But you don't have to worry, even if you can't be a squad leader, you are still qualified to be a constable."

"Captain Zhao, is this your idea or Sima's?"

Su Mu frowned and said, "You have to make me change my clothes before I can talk to you, right?"

"This is not someone's idea, it's the rules, understand?"

Zhao Ji said, "Sima wanted to punish you today, but after much persuasion, he finally agreed to give you five more days.

Su Bantou, if you still can't solve the murder case in Wulimiao Village after five days, don't blame me for not being able to help you."

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