Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Chapter 170 Why don't I just go with you?
Several people gathered around the map, and the two coroners beside them couldn't help but sigh in admiration at Gong Xuan's skill.

They couldn't discern the secrets of the technique, only finding it exquisitely mysterious.

Gong Xuan, however, was not overly arrogant because of this:
"It's a simple trick, like teasing fish in divination, not hard to learn."

Upon hearing this, Bai Chengsi suddenly turned his head to look at him: "I've seen this skill before."

Everyone looked at him.

Bai Chengsi hesitated for a long time before finally reading aloud:
"Your skills are different from anything I've ever seen before."

"Not much."

"Very different."

"I made some changes."

"You've changed a lot."

Bai Chengsi didn't know what to say next, so he hesitated for a while before finally managing to say:
"It's awesome."

Gong Xuan: "...You flatter me."

Such a conversation is really exhausting.

Looking at the map again, Lin Jiang caught a glimpse of place names and raised an eyebrow slightly.

He also remembered that Tinplate was trapped in that place and several people were killed.

Unexpectedly, Minister Liu's "internal organs" ended up in this place.

After confirming the location, Bai Chengsi didn't say anything more to the two coroners. He nodded slightly to Lin Jiang and Gong Xuan and headed straight for the Dali Temple, with Lin Jiang and Gong Xuan following closely behind.

However, in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they arrived at the high pavilion, where Bai Chengsi explained the whole story.

When facing his superiors, he speaks exceptionally clearly.

Gao Xuan pondered for a moment after hearing this.

He remained silent for a long time, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

After most of the day had passed, Gao Xuan couldn't hold back any longer:
"Don't you two want to ask me what I'm thinking?"

He was having trouble keeping the conversation going as no one responded.

"Huh?" Lin Jiang was puzzled: "You're not speaking, so you don't want to talk? If you don't want to talk, why force it?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Chengsi looked at Lin Jiang with an expression that clearly showed he had found a kindred spirit.

Gao Xuan understood the implication in those words, glanced at his guards, and shook his head with a light laugh:
"Qingniwa is ten days away from the capital. The crime occurred yesterday, but the organs have already been transported there. I can't figure out how they did it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiang fell into deep thought.

It arrived in the blink of an eye...

Lin Jiang still remembers that there was a coffin in the capital and another one in Qingniwa.

Could it be that the other party used a coffin?
Then he asked, "Is there no magic technique that can do this?"

“Yes, there are, but most of them require special techniques. As for those that can be used by others…” Gao Xuan seemed to recall something from the past, but in the end he shook his head: “I’m not quite sure.”

After a pause, Gao Xuan continued, "We currently have two lines of investigation: searching for people and investigating techniques in the capital, and tracking down the culprits in Qingniwa. What are your intentions?"

Clearly, the hundred taels of silver paid to these outsiders couldn't simply be for them to look after a corpse.

"Let's go to Qingniwa instead."

Lin Jiang still remembers many scenes from that time, one of which was a coffin, with a prince leading a group of people in a meeting in front of it.

It's possible to find that coffin by searching in the capital.

Although it's uncertain whether it's the type of food from Beijing, the city is teeming with powerful and influential people, so it's best to avoid it.

“Alright.” Gao Xuan nodded: “The Dali Temple will dispatch personnel to Qingniwa. They will depart this afternoon. Please, young master and Daoist, accompany them to assist in the investigation.”

"no problem."

With some time before departure, the two prepared their belongings. Lin Jiang had nothing to buy, while Gong Xuan added some talismans.

When he returned the finger-fingering book, the young man on duty in the book room examined it for a long time before suddenly exclaiming, "Oh!"

This obscure method was almost forgotten even by the person in charge of the book; it is certainly not a practical technique.

After everything was settled, Lin Jiang returned to the front hall to wait. Before Gong Xuan arrived, another familiar face gracefully appeared.

It is the moon reflected in the river.

The other person was also taken aback to see him there, and stepped forward to inquire:

"Young master, have you accepted the reward offered by the Dali Temple?"

Lin Jiang nodded: "We'll set off for Qingniwa this afternoon."

"It seems we've been assigned the same task," Jiang Jinyue said with a smile.

Hearing her say that, Lin Jiang's eyebrows twitched slightly:

"You took up the post before your injuries had healed?"

"We have no choice but to go out." Jiang Jinyue sighed deeply as she said this. "Lord Li is still in the capital on business..."

Lin Jiang finally understood the distress in Jiang Jinyue's heart.

Although the girl disliked her adoptive mother, she could not escape the shackles of "family" and could only temporarily avoid it by taking a business trip.

Thinking about it carefully, it really was quite unlucky.

“But going on a mission doesn’t necessarily mean you have to take action.” Jiang Jinyue sat down next to Lin Jiang, stretched, and cracked her bones. “Sigh, at least I can get away from the capital and get some fresh air.”

Lin Jiang could tell that Jiang Jinyue had been under a lot of pressure lately.

Are you the only one this time?

"Me and Gong Xuan."

"I never expected that the two of you would take on this job."

"After all, they gave a lot of silver."

Jiang Jinyue's expression turned somewhat strange upon hearing this:
"If it's for money, the private jobs of nobles in the capital are much more lavish. Official jobs are not only tedious, but there is no compensation for injuries, so it's not worth it."

"Miss Jiang, as someone from the Ministry of Justice, is it appropriate for you to make such remarks?" Lin Jiang was extremely embarrassed.

"Others will not say much, but since the two of you saved my life, I should remind you."

Lin Jiang chuckled and shook his head:

“While side jobs certainly pay more, some are difficult and against one’s will, so it’s better to go along with what you want.” “That makes sense.” Jiang Jinyue nodded in agreement.

Taking on these side jobs can lead to all sorts of strange and unusual things. Sometimes you might have to do things that abandon your conscience for money, and it's hard to get what you want.

If you want to go into this line of work, you really need to think it over carefully.

Suddenly, they heard footsteps approaching and turned around to see Bai Chengsi leading Gong Xuan and the other two.

Besides Gong Xuan, two men and one woman accompanied him. The two men were a composed middle-aged man and a frivolous young man.

Lin Jiang knew the last woman.

With a square forehead and broad eyebrows, he exudes an aura of righteousness, as if the word "upright" is etched into his very bones.

This was the same Six Doors member who had covered for Jiang Jinyue.

What was her name again...?

Lin Jiang racked his brains for a long time, only to be frustrated to find that he couldn't remember the other person's name.

So he looked at Shiro Seiji, hoping that this guard could take the lead and have everyone introduce themselves.

Bai Chengsi noticed Lin Jiang's gaze, exchanged a glance with him, and seemed to understand the expectation in Lin Jiang's eyes.

then,

He slowly turned his head to the side and didn't say a word.

Lin Jiang sighed inwardly.

He should have known that relying on Shiro Seiji for an introduction was unrealistic.

Fortunately, the composed-looking middle-aged man stepped forward in time, cupped his hands, and said:

"My name is Li Fang, a constable from the Dali Temple. This is my disciple, Han Wangzhi."

He reached out and gently patted the young man's shoulder. The young man then came to his senses, smiled, and greeted the group of people in front of him.

Perhaps due to habit, his smile seemed somewhat rootless and frivolous.

Then, the young man turned his gaze to Jiang Jinyue, his eyes carrying a strange glint.

Unlike the unrestrained gazes of lecherous men on the street, his eyes held more of a sense of "curiosity."

"This must be the famous Jiang Jinyue, the head constable. I have long admired your name."

The young man smiled and said to Jiang Jinyue, who simply nodded without saying anything.

The square-faced woman smiled broadly when she saw Lin Jiang and his group:

"Since we are old friends, there is no need to introduce myself."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiang immediately became anxious.

Don't just stay silent! You're giving me this "we're so familiar" look, and I don't even know your name. That would be so awkward.

Seeing that the square-faced woman had no intention of introducing herself, Lin Jiang could only sigh helplessly and then told the woman in front of him his and Gong Xuan's names and their general abilities.

Li Fang listened intently, while his disciple Han Wangzhi gave perfunctory answers, his gaze fixed on Jiang Jinyue.

Before leaving, Lin Jiang remembered that Xiao Shanshen was still in Liang's residence. Li Fang and Han Wangzhi went to the east gate to wait, while the others went to Liang's residence together.

Once everyone had arrived, they prepared the horses and carriages, and before long, a whole convoy of vehicles came out from the Ministry of Justice.

As they rode in the carriage, Jiang Jinyue turned her head and asked the square-faced woman in the carriage:
"That kid keeps staring at me, what's wrong with him?"

Upon hearing this, the square-faced woman smiled and explained:
"Han Wangzhi is a new young man in the Six Doors. He is extremely talented and has already reached the fourth level of the Inner Hall at a young age. However, such a genius always has some arrogance. Apart from his master, he doesn't like anyone in the Six Doors. Hearing that you are the most powerful genius in the Six Doors, he naturally became competitive and is now competing with you."

"how old is he?"

"I am twenty-three years old this year."

After receiving the answer, Jiang Jinyue did not ask any further questions.

She was already in her thirties. Although she looked like a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl because of her high level of cultivation, she was definitely not that naive.

Hearing that the younger generation was competing, I felt more gratified than concerned.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiang couldn't help but sigh:
"A level four at twenty-three is truly impressive. I wonder if I could have such cultivation at my age."

After hearing this, everyone turned to look at Lin Jiang with an expression that said, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

Upon arriving at the Liang residence, the gatekeeper, who was familiar with Lin Jiang, led him directly into the mansion.

Lin Jiang easily found Liang Huashan and saw the ageless painter bending over to point out the small ginseng on the table as he painted.

The ginseng was so small that it would be inconvenient to hold a writing brush, so it used its own tentacles as a brush.

She stared intently at the drawing paper in front of her, and began to draw with great seriousness.

Lin Jiang went over to take a look and found that Xiao Shanshen was drawing the surrounding bamboo forest.

Although I don't understand the principles of painting, I feel that the crooked bamboo joints are quite lifelike.

Soon Liang Huashan and Xiao Shanshen spotted Lin Jiang. Xiao Shanshen immediately became excited and started jumping up and down, holding the scroll in his hands.

"Look, look! Doesn't this bamboo look like the one from the back hill?"

"It's really beautiful."

Lin Jiang gave a sincere compliment.

"Is there something you need, young master, for your sudden visit?"

Liang Huashan asked from the side, and Lin Jiang, after hearing this, smiled and explained what he was going to do next.

Just as he was about to ask Liang Huashan to look after Xiaoshan Shen during this time, Xiaoshan Shen suddenly objected:
"You can't do this! You can't go out and do good deeds without me!"

"It's not that I didn't want to take you with me, it's just that the journey is a bit long this time..."

Lin Jiang was about to explain when the little ginseng angrily lunged at his face and bit his nose again.
"How many times has this happened! Why do you never take me with you? Why do you always have an excuse? I'm not happy, I'm not happy!"

Lin Jiang tried to pull the little guy off his nose, but unfortunately, the little guy was biting too hard. If he used too much force, he would definitely hurt him. In the end, he could only look at Liang Huashan with an awkward expression.

Liang Huashan smiled and said, "Let her come along. This ink bamboo painting, which took half a day, is not as interesting as a real landscape."

"Does that mean we won't be able to come here every three days anymore?"

Liang Huashan thought for a moment:

"Why don't I just go with you?"

Lin Jiang: "?"

(End of this chapter)