Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 688 Colluding with Demons
They traveled for three days without encountering any trouble along the way.

That's true. It's impossible for trouble to happen wherever Chu Danqing and his group go.

The world would have been in turmoil long ago. Although Zhang Shanfu held a high position and wielded great power, he was not capable of bringing disaster to the entire prefecture.

On the way, Chu Danqing also learned some things about what happened after Zhang Shanfu's death.

Upon hearing that the emperor was furious, he immediately dispatched an imperial envoy.

As for more details, I don't know.

If this kind of thing can be found out so easily, it means someone leaked the information.

I'm afraid this will enrage the emperor once again.

"Brother Chu, the soldiers seemed a bit strange when we entered the city," Lu Wanyi said.

Upon hearing this, Chu Danqing nodded and said, "It felt like they were sizing me up, but there was something else mixed in with it that I couldn't quite understand."

It's normal to scrutinize him; after all, given Chu Danqing's appearance, demeanor, and attire, it's impossible to just glance at him and move on.

"Why didn't Brother Chu ask about it?" Lu Wanyi asked.

Chu Danqing said, "Whether it's a blessing or a curse, we can't escape it. In my opinion, if someone is plotting against us, they will eventually come looking for us."

The main problem is that even if he asks, the other party might not answer, and it might even alert them.

If they don't come knocking on his door, then Chu Danqing will pretend he doesn't know anything.

Anyway, completing the trial mission is the priority.

Everything else can be put aside for now.

Upon hearing this, Lu Wanyi was about to speak when Chu Danqing pulled on the reins and stopped the carriage.

It turned out that someone had stopped the car.

"As expected of you, you villain! Everyone, join me in binding you and taking you to the authorities!"

Before Chu Danqing could even ask what was going on, the man dressed as a butler, who was in the lead, shouted indignantly.

Then the servants swarmed around him.

Before they could even get close, they were all knocked to the ground by Da Bao.

"There must be some misunderstanding," Chu Danqing said. "I only arrived in Hongmei City today. I have no grudges against any of you, and I don't even know you."

Why are you calling me a villain?

Chu Danqing's first thought was that someone had framed him.

But then I thought about it again, and realized that I was nobody in this trial world and had no conflict of interest.

How could anyone possibly want to make things difficult for me?
"Bah, you villain, don't try to be so aggressive. My master has already reported it to the authorities." The steward immediately said disdainfully, "You won't escape today."

The other person's few words made Chu Danqing's blood pressure rise; it meant they had accepted him.

As they were talking, a middle-aged man led a constable and several constables to surround them, and a deity also came to attack.

"Very well, very well!" The head constable laughed in fury. "I never thought you, you villain, would dare to come back!"

"Your anger seems a bit fake," Chu Danqing said immediately. The others were genuinely angry, but the constable in front of him seemed to be faking it.

This means the other party definitely knows something.

Upon hearing this, a cold glint appeared in the constable's eyes.

"Give it to me." The constable ordered to act, but before he could finish speaking, Da Bao grabbed him first.

They even stabbed him in both kidneys, causing him to turn pale with pain.

This happened so fast that no one present, including the gods, could react in time.

"Tell me, what happened?" Chu Danqing asked.

"You, you must release Lord Chu at once!" The middle-aged man dressed as a wealthy man was terrified when he saw this scene.

How did this villain end up with such a powerful subordinate?

"Tell me, what happened?" Chu Danqing asked again.

“You wicked man! You defiled the Wu family’s daughter, and afterwards you even stripped her naked and hanged her in front of the Wu mansion,” the constable said with difficulty.

Upon hearing this, Chu Danqing's eyes widened in shock; this was clearly a frame-up.

"Are you looking for a scapegoat?" Chu Danqing said speechlessly.

"How could that be!" the constable exclaimed immediately. "Hundreds of people in the city witnessed this!"

"So... you're an inside man, right?" Chu Danqing said coldly.

The head constable was taken aback by these words, then retorted, "Nonsense! I am an official!"

"I don't know what benefits that person promised you," Chu Danqing said, looking at the constable whose body was pierced by the chain of blood from the murder of his kin. "But if you don't tell me, you and your family won't be able to enjoy these benefits."

Chu Danqing was frightened.

There must be a huge conspiracy behind someone plotting against you for no reason.

So he was stressed.

The gods also wanted to save people, but Da Bao stopped them.

Anyone who dared to approach was smashed to pieces, but at least they survived.

The main reason is that there are many gods, including those who are good at healing and protection.

"Ah, I'll talk, I'll talk!" The blood chain of patricide brought not only excruciating pain, but also the chilling death. The constable knew that Chu Danqing would really kill him.

"It was the five rat demons who obtained a written order from a nobleman in the Eastern Capital Prefecture, instructing me to cooperate."

"This was done by the leader of the rat demons, who transformed into you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Danqing did not tell Da Bao to stop.

The middle-aged man dressed as a wealthy man changed his expression; what he said didn't seem like a lie.

At the same time, everyone around them was also in an uproar.

Demons were brazenly killing and abusing people in the city, and the gods not only turned a blind eye but also colluded with the head constable.

If we sell them one day, they probably won't even know it.

They originally came to watch the spectacle, but now that everyone's interests are involved, they are all naturally filled with righteous indignation.

"Where are the five rat demons? And who is the noble person?" Chu Danqing asked again.

"The rat demons...the rat demons are currently at Stone Forest Ridge outside the city, waiting for news." The constable finished speaking and quickly added, "I...I can't breathe!" [Hidden Quest: Defeat five rat demons at Stone Forest Ridge within one day]

[Trial Difficulty: B (Warrior)]

[Trial Reward: Paradise Points x 5000, Attribute Points +3]

[Trial Failed: Paradise Points -10000]

Chu Danqing glanced at the task and accepted it without hesitation, but ignored what the other party said next, and continued, "I also asked who the important person is."

"No, I can't say it." How could the head constable dare to say it in front of everyone?

Even if they told them, their entire family would still die.

"I've said everything I need to say. Now, let me go." As soon as the constable finished speaking, the blood chain of patricide blossomed out from under his skin like flowers.

The person is dead.

This death was no small matter; these gods went berserk.

"Stop!" came an angry shout.

An elderly man dressed in a blue official robe hurried over.

He mobilized his divine power, which is why he arrived at the scene so quickly.

The reprimand was not directed at Chu Danqing, but at the gods who were about to take action.

He was unaware of the affair between the rat demon and the constable, given his limited ability to command deities.

The head constable is the one who truly controls this force.

The military and political affairs were separated in a very detailed manner during the reign of Emperor Zhang.

Therefore, the rat demon will not come looking for him, since he is in charge of internal affairs and does not have military power.

The head constable, on the other hand, has the authority to command all the gods.

However, now that the head constable is dead, the prefect has temporarily gained the authority to command the gods.

This is how the gods were kept in check and prevented from taking action.

"Oh? You want to stand up for him?" Chu Danqing looked at Prefect Hongmei.

The other party shook his head: "No, he colluded with demons and deserved to die."

"I just want to know who you are and why you are framing me."

Upon hearing this, Chu Danqing himself was also unsure, and honestly replied, "I don't know either; I've only just entered the city."

"Perhaps I have offended some important person in the Eastern Capital Prefecture in some way."

Even now, Chu Danqing still doesn't know, and then said, "Since that's not the case, could someone please tell me where this person lives?"

"I'm going to kill his whole family."

The prefect was completely dumbfounded when he heard this.

Is it really so righteous and honorable for you to talk about wiping out an entire family?
Chu Danqing's thinking was simple: the fact that the other party would rather die than tell meant that the benefits were great and had already reached their family.

If he fails in this endeavor, his family will certainly suffer as well.

In other words, Chu Danqing has the strength; if he didn't, he would be the one to die.

It's not just him; if there were a way to completely eliminate them, the other party would definitely not let it go.

These things can't be things that only the enemy can do, but Chu Danqing can't do.

“I know!” the middle-aged man dressed as a wealthy man said immediately. “I’ll show you the way.”

This middle-aged man is truly a victim.

Not only did her daughter die, but she was also used as a knife.

"I also know where this bastard's mistress and illegitimate child are. Your Honor, you must nip this in the bud!" the other person said through gritted teeth.

The prefect acted as if he hadn't heard anything. If he dared to obstruct or suppress it, it would incite public anger.

The faith in the gods comes from the people, and when public anger arises, it will inevitably affect the faith.

When faith is compromised, the deities will also change.

Therefore, if Chu Danqing hadn't chosen to interrogate the head constable in public to uncover the truth, the prefect would have simply pretended not to know anything about it.

In fact, he never expected the other party to act in such an illogical way.

Shouldn't they prove their innocence or use connections to smooth things over?

"Very good, lead the way." Chu Danqing completely ignored the prefect.

The prefect in front of him was a seasoned politician, so he pretended to be in a difficult position.

It means it's up to you.

After Chu Danqing left, he naturally followed.

Anyway, nothing has anything to do with him.

As for accountability from higher authorities?

Go ahead and ask. Do you really think he has no connection with you?

That bastard didn't think of him when he was climbing the social ladder and getting benefits, so how could he possibly be involved now that things have gotten out of hand?

At this age, as long as he doesn't want to rise in rank, taking a few high-ranking officials with him wouldn't be difficult at all.

As for taking him down with lightning speed?

If this matter blows up, it will be no small matter.

Things like demons and monsters are minor matters, as light as cotton, unless they're brought to the forefront.

But once it's brought to the forefront like this time, even a thousand pounds can't stop it.

If someone is really trying to silence him, then the faction behind him is not to be trifled with.

It doesn't matter who it is, but everyone can use this to gain experience and credit; real benefits are what truly matter.

So what he needs to do is very simple: turn this into a cake and then distribute it.

In this way, he would not only avoid any wrongdoing but also gain merit, and if he did a good job, he could be promoted even further.

(End of this chapter)