How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 89 Look at you, you've gotten carried away again. With his temperament, he's bound to have a lot of bad luck later.

"Let me go, you fucking let me go."

The teahouse patrons stared blankly at the scene before them until the constables dragged the three former constables away by the back of their necks, at which point they gradually came to their senses.

"They've really been arrested."

"Of course I saw it with my own eyes!"

"Good job catching them! I know all three of them, but none of them are good people."

The tea drinkers discussed and talked about it.

The events that have happened in Anzhou these past few days have been one after another, as if a giant hand has turned Anzhou upside down.

at this time.

Qi Lianhai's residence.

Lin Fan personally led the team, with Ning Yu following behind. Although she was assigned to clerical work, she would follow her master no matter what when he was on a mission.

no other meaning.

He just wanted to stay by his master's side and learn how to become a real constable of the prefectural government.

"Look at this mansion, how grand and luxurious it is!" Lin Fan pointed to the high walls and courtyards in front of him, the vermilion gates and bronze rings, and the two stone lions at the entrance that looked even more majestic.

Ning Yu chimed in, "Master is right. Qi Lianhai must be a corrupt official. Who knows how much money he has accepted? As the head of the security bureau, he is in charge of law enforcement and punishment. If he were to have any crooked thoughts, who knows how many innocent people would suffer as a result."

"Hmm." Lin Fan nodded, said no more, and strode towards the tightly closed vermilion gate.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, he raised his foot and kicked out forcefully.

boom! ! !
A deafening roar, like a muffled thunderclap, erupted!

The two seemingly thick and sturdy wooden doors collapsed inwards with a loud crash, as if they were made of paper, and slammed heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust!
The huge commotion instantly spread throughout the entire Qi residence.

"Ning Yu, you must remember, when you're out handling a case, your presence is the most important thing," Lin Fan said calmly to his apprentice beside him, stopping his footing.

Ning Yu seemed to understand. "Master, I understand. We must take the initiative and intimidate the villains."

The follower behind him had a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth, but he managed to keep quiet.

Miss, you don't understand anything.

Is this something a human could kick open?

The constables who followed him stared wide-eyed, as did the onlookers, all deeply shocked by Chief Lin's domineering kick.

They naturally knew whose home this place was.

Everyone waited with anticipation for the outcome.

Among the common people were those who had been falsely accused by Qi Lianhai. They were all relatives of the falsely accused. When they learned that Chief Lin had brought people to Qi Lianhai's side, they immediately dropped what they were doing and rushed over.

It was all so that Qi Lianhai would be arrested.

"Who are you?" The steward of the Qi family appeared with an unfriendly expression. Seeing the gate that had collapsed with a crash, he was furious. "How dare you come here and cause trouble? Don't you know whose residence this is?"

But when he saw that the group of people in front of him were all constables...

His expression changed slightly, and he was startled.

As the steward, he was well aware of the recent events. His master had been stripped of all his power by the newly appointed Chief Steward Lin, and even though his master was aligned with the prefect, there were no means of retaliation for the time being.

Lin Fan said, "Surround this place for me, don't let even a fly get away."

"Yes, Chief Class Master."

Thinking of what happened in Yong'an, Ning Yu said, "Master, I think we should arrange for a few people to guard the back door in case Qi Lianhai tries to escape his punishment and leaves through the back door."

"Hmm, not bad, you've improved," Lin Fan praised.

Upon receiving praise from her master, Ning Yu beamed with joy, raised her head proudly, and instructed, "You, and you, go and guard the back door. If Qi Lianhai tries to run away, capture him immediately. If he dares to resist... use your knife on him."

"Yes."

The two constables who received the order left in a hurry.

At this moment, the butler steeled himself and stepped forward to Lin Fan, saying in a deep voice, "Chief Steward Lin, what is the meaning of this? Although my master has been dismissed, no matter what, he is still..."

Snapped! ! !
Raising your hand is a slap.

The butler felt a tremendous force come over him, and he spun around twice like a top. He saw stars, staggered back seven or eight steps, and finally fell to the ground with his buttocks, half of his face swelling up instantly.

"Follow me in."

He walked toward the inner hall.

inside the hall.

Qi Lianhai sat uneasily in the armchair, holding a cup of tea that had long since gone cold, the delicate pastries in front of him untouched.

Although he tried to remain calm, the worry between his brows lingered.

He's starting to have trouble understanding the current situation.

It wasn't that he was afraid, but rather that the prefect and magistrate hadn't yet reported any effective countermeasures, which made him very uncertain.

Being dismissed from his post doesn't matter; he's made enough money over the years to squander.

The loss of his power did not affect his prestige in Anzhou.

But who can willingly admit defeat?
Struggle has always been like this.

There are wins and losses.

Until the very last moment, no one can say for sure.

"Steward, steward..." Qi Lianhai put down his teacup and called out. He had heard the commotion just now, but he didn't pay it any mind. He planned to have the steward prepare two generous gifts, one for the magistrate and one for the prefect.

I hope to find out some information.

Suddenly, heavy, rapid footsteps came from outside the hall. He looked up and, when he saw Lin Fan, he stood up abruptly, staring intently at the other man.

After a while.

Qi Lianhai sat down again, his restless hand on the coffee table, gripping the teacup. "What are you doing here?"

He squeezed the teacup so tightly it creaked, his inner tension only able to be masked by external objects.

"Don't be nervous. After all, you used to be a squad leader." Seeing Qi Lianhai fidgeting with fear, Lin Fan didn't rush to arrest him. Instead, he looked around at the furnishings in the hall. "Not bad. Looks like you've made a lot of money. This hall is so luxurious. If I didn't know better, I would think I'd come to some amazing place."

As he spoke, he strolled to the coffee table, picked up a vase, examined it carefully, and then casually tossed it aside. With a bang, the vase shattered, shards scattered all over the floor.

Qi Lianhai forced himself to remain calm as he looked at Lin Fan.

"Chief Lin, I have already been dismissed from my post and am no longer with the Public Security Bureau. You broke into my private residence in broad daylight without an invitation. What crime have you committed under the law?"

"Fuck your mother."

Lin Fan scoffed and looked at him as if he were an idiot.

"You..." Qi Lianhai's face turned ashen from the insult.

Lin Fan said, "Have you forgotten what I said when you were dismissed? Even if you take off these clothes, don't think you're safe. I will definitely dig out the case files and examine them. When I came here, I had already ordered other people to arrest people."

"They're not as lucky as you to be sitting here."

Lin Fan walked step by step to Qi Lianhai, looking down at him indifferently.

Qi Lianhai moved his throat, his nervousness almost overflowing, but after many years in office, he had naturally developed a calm and composed demeanor.

"Chief Lin, when I, Qi, was the chief, all the cases I handled were fair. Don't think you can frame me."

Qi Lianhai had a premonition that this situation might not be good.

But no matter what.

He must remain calm.

pat!

Lin Fan suddenly reached out and gently pressed Qi Lianhai's head, ruffling it like a ball.

"Look at you, you look decent enough, but the things you do are inhuman. What are you still pretending for in front of me for?"

"Fairness? I'll f*** your mother's fairness."

Qi Lianhai: ...

He didn't expect the other person to use foul language and constantly humiliate him with words.

Ning Yu listened intently, pondering that the foul language her master used must have a meaning. When facing evil people, one should use words to launch a fierce attack, thereby gradually breaking down their psychological defenses.

Hmm... that should be it.

"Lin Fan!"

Qi Lianhai finally snapped out of his extreme humiliation, slammed his fist on the table, stood up abruptly, trembling with rage, and roared at Lin Fan:
“Even though you are the head of the squad, I ask you to show some respect. You can’t just insult me, Qi Lianhai. When I entered the Security Bureau, you were still playing in the mud in your open-crotch pants.”

The other person had just finished speaking.

Lin Fan raised his hand and slapped Qi Lianhai across the face.

That slap was very loud.

He was stunned, his head turned to the side, his mind blank, all his thoughts scattered by the slap.

Lin Fan straightened Qi Lianhai's head, gently patted his face in a humiliating manner, and said with a smile, "Hey, you're right, maybe I really was playing with mud back then, but the only thing I'm sure of is that I'm playing with you right now."

Arrogant! Overbearing! Disdainful of everyone!

Ning Yu clenched her fists, her whole body pounding with excitement. This was her master's powerful method of dealing with evil people, suppressing them with absolute justice.

At this moment, Qi Lianhai's molars were almost ground to powder, and his whole body was trembling with rage.

He was really angry.

That burning anger was raging deep within him, an anger that was hard to suppress.

"Master, Master..." A flamboyant and charming woman appeared. She immediately saw that Lin Fan had slapped her master. She then rushed forward like a tigress, howling, "Who are you? How dare you hit my master? Do you even know who my master is?"

Lin Fan did not move.

But Ning Yu moved. She stepped forward to stop the other woman, raised her hand and slapped her twice across the face, angrily saying, "You shrew, how can the police tolerate such insolence when they are handling a case?"

The woman was slapped so hard she collapsed to the ground, covering her face and staring in terror at the old man, her eyes pleading for help.

It was as if to say... Master, please say something.

Lin Fan cast a satisfied glance at Ning Yu.

not bad.

They learn very quickly.

Seeing that Qi Lianhai had nothing to say and could only glare angrily, Lin Fan waved his hand and said, "Take them all away."

"Yes."

The constables stepped forward and reached out to detain Qi Lianhai.

But Qi Lianhai angrily replied, "I can walk by myself."

The newly appointed constables were intimidated by Qi Lianhai's imposing presence and didn't dare to make a move.

Lin Fan said, "What are you doing? You are constables of the Public Security Bureau. The entire area of ​​the bureau is under my jurisdiction. Do you really allow a criminal to do whatever he wants with him?"

Hear this.

The constables had no time to think and immediately began to pull Qi Lianhai's arm back, while also grabbing the back of his neck with one hand.

"let me go."

Qi Lianhai struggled, trying to maintain a semblance of dignity.

The constable angrily slapped him on the head, "Behave yourself, or I'll get rough with you."

"You deserve to die!" Qi Lianhai was so angry that his face turned red, and he wished he could kill all the guys in front of him.

Lin Fan said, "Ning Yu, leave a few people here to guard the place and prevent anyone from moving anything out."

"Yes, master."

Street.

The people eagerly awaited the arrival of the figure, and when they finally saw it emerge, they all gasped in surprise.

"Come out, come out."

"That's Qi Lianhai, he's been captured."

"Master Lin, Chief Class Manager Lin, is amazing."

The people gasped, cheered, and shouted.

Some people had eggs and rotten vegetables in their hands and wanted to throw them at Qi Lianhai, but they thought that it would be bad if they hit Master Lin and the constables.

So they held back and unleashed a torrent of abuse on Qi Lianhai.

Qi Lianhai gritted his teeth, raised his head, and angrily looked at the people around him. They were all troublemakers.

Snapped!
Lin Fan noticed Qi Lianhai's gaze and couldn't help but deliver a powerful blow to the back of his head. In front of the people, Qi Lianhai felt utterly humiliated.

The people cheered and applauded.

……

The prefect's residence.

"Brother Qin, my dear Commander Qin, you must give me a straight answer and some advice! Things are in complete chaos, Anzhou City is truly in utter disarray." Prefect Zhao had summoned Commander Qin early in the morning, hoping he could offer some solutions.

This guy surnamed Lin is too arrogant.

I'll completely break ties with him.

He was increasingly angry about what happened at the restaurant last night. When he got home, he grabbed a soft whip and rushed into his concubine's room, giving her a severe beating. But even that didn't quell his anger.

In stark contrast, Commander Qin sat calmly in his armchair, leisurely picking up the freshly served hot tea. He lifted the lid, gently blew on the floating tea leaves, took a slow sip, closed his eyes to savor the moment, and then nodded in satisfaction.

"Brother Zhao," Qin Zhenfu put down his teacup, his tone calm, "we've been officials for decades, what storms haven't we weathered? How can you lose your composure over a mere boy?"

He appeared concerned, but in reality, he was determined not to get involved in this mess.

He was a military officer whose duties were to train soldiers and guard the city; matters within the city were not of much concern to him.

He conducted a detailed investigation into Lin Fan's situation.

This person is terrifying.

Another point is that Ning Yu is Lin Fan's disciple, and the two have a very close relationship. He doesn't want to get involved in the things happening in the city.

He's a man with big ambitions, and he has no interest in power struggles. Regardless of the outcome, he'll inevitably get himself into trouble.

Seeing his indifferent attitude, Prefect Zhao became even more furious and hurriedly said:

"Brother Qin, you make it sound so easy. You saw that Lin fellow yourself; he was extremely arrogant. Last night, he invited me to a restaurant for a chat. I thought he might be backing down and hoping for a way out to join forces with us to govern Anzhou. But who would have thought he would threaten me, demanding that I allocate funds from the treasury to the Anzhou government, or he would kill me if I didn't. What kind of nonsense is this?"

Qin Zhenfu's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was also filled with unease.

He hadn't expected the other party to be so difficult.

Moreover, they seem very restless and like troublemakers.

“Young man, full of vigor and blood, it’s inevitable that you’ll be impulsive,” Qin Zhenfu said slowly after careful consideration. “Besides, the Security Bureau is in charge of the security of the prefecture and eight counties, which is also half military affairs. Without some decisiveness and courage, you really can’t control the situation. Brother Zhao, in my opinion… it would be better to take a step back for now.”

"If it really comes down to a life-or-death struggle, the outcome is hard to say."

Qin Zhenfu naturally could not tolerate arrogant people.

If someone is incompetent yet arrogant, he will definitely make them understand what the consequences of such arrogance will be.

But Lin Fan's arrogance stems from his strength.

Either fight him to the death.

Either you endure it.

"You want me to tolerate him?" Prefect Zhao was full of resentment. He had been the local tyrant of Anzhou for so long, and others had always tolerated him, but he had never tolerated anyone else.

Commander Qin said earnestly, “Brother Zhao, we have known each other for so long. When we were young, we walked on thin ice, and we have come to where we are today step by step. Let’s not stumble in front of young people in our old age. Think about it, if you don’t provoke him, and he wants money from the treasury, just give it to him. His maintenance of Anzhou’s stability and prosperity is not without its benefits to you.”

Upon hearing this, Prefect Zhao's agitated emotions subsided slightly, but he frowned and fell into deep thought.

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over his head, which was clouded by anger.

Qin Zhenfu continued, "If Heaven wants someone to perish, it first makes them go mad. You were in that state just now, somewhat losing your mind. But now that you have regained your composure, it means there is still a chance."

I understand that you want him to suffer.

But have you considered that, given his unbridled and adept nature, making enemies everywhere, we don't even need to lift a finger. Someone more ruthless and with deeper connections will naturally come to deal with him in the future. Why rush into a conflict you have no chance of winning?

These words truly came from Qin Zhenfu's heart.

It wasn't that he didn't want to see Prefect Zhao get into trouble.

Rather, it was because he had worked with Prefect Zhao for a long time and they basically did not interfere with each other, which was conducive to him doing his own thing.

Therefore, I offer some guidance at crucial moments.

Those who can serve as prefects generally have no major problems in their thinking and have a good sense of the big picture. They usually make mistakes because they act impulsively and are blinded by anger.

They need someone to lend a helping hand at crucial moments.

“Brother Qin, what you say makes sense.” Prefect Zhao pondered, looking gratefully at Commander Qin, indeed somewhat out of his mind with anger. “Then what do you suggest we do about the Ximen family? That old rascal has been urging me on and on.”

Brother Qin laughed and said, "Brother Zhao, this is easy. The Anzhou Chamber of Commerce is a large and powerful organization. Do you really think they rely on us? Who knows who they have backing? After all, they can even handle business with the royal family. What do you think?"

Prefect Zhao suddenly realized his mistake.

Yes.

"Brother Qin, everyone says that military officers are all reckless, but now I see that Brother Qin's wisdom is extraordinary," Prefect Zhao praised.

Qin Zhenfu rolled his eyes. "Don't listen to those poor, pedantic old bastards. They're all bookworms who've made them stupid, spouting nonsense about benevolence and morality like dogs."

Prefect Zhao: ...

Just then, a figure rushed in.

When Judge Shang saw the people in the hall, he bowed to the Prefect and then greeted Commander Qin.

"What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry so early in the morning?" Prefect Zhao seemed to have a premonition, but still asked.

Magistrate Shang said, "Sir, something bad has happened. That guy has completely gone mad. The Public Security Bureau has dug up the files from the previous cases and sent out officers to carry out a mass arrest. Qi Lianhai and his men have been arrested, as well as some of the officers."

"Huh? The case files are all from the past, the matter has already been settled, what else is there to arrest him for?" Prefect Zhao exclaimed.

Judge Shang said, “He doesn’t recognize those case files. The prisoners in the jail who haven’t been dealt with have all been interrogated by him. Now everyone is in a panic. The relatives of the arrested constables are all coming to me asking me for help. What can I do? Sir, you have to help me.”

Prefect Zhao was speechless for a moment.

It's not that he doesn't want to talk about it.

Rather, he didn't know what to say.

Qin Zhenfu said, "Prefect Shang, you should go back first. Prefect Zhao and I will find a way to handle this matter for you."

"Thank you, Commander." Magistrate Shang was actually afraid; he feared he would be implicated. After Magistrate Shang left...

Prefect Zhao looked at Commander Qin and said, "Brother Qin, look what I told you, he's trying to wipe us out completely."

Qin Zhenfu pondered.

"Brother Zhao, in my opinion, you have to sacrifice one of them."

"Who?"

"Prefect Shang".

Prefect Zhao took a deep breath. "Brother Qin, should I really avoid his sharp edge?"

Qin Zhenfu shook his head and said, "This is not avoiding the limelight, but rather protecting himself and keeping to himself. He is too close to Qi Lianhai and the others. Given Lin Fan's current momentum in arresting people, he will not let Shang Tongpan go. And Shang Tongpan is your confidant, so he should know a lot about you."

"More importantly, who exactly is behind Ning Yu? Why did he follow her to Anzhou when he was doing well in Yong'an? Do you really think that suppressing bandits can lead to a promotion to the rank of captain and the honorary title of loyal and brave captain?"

A word to awaken the dreamer.

Prefect Zhao suddenly stood up, lowered his head in thought, paced back and forth, and then looked at Commander Qin.

"what do you mean……"

He dared not think.

Qin Zhenfu did not speak, but simply nodded.

Prefect Zhao took a deep breath. "I know what to do."

……

Security Office, street.

The place was now packed with people, three or four layers deep, a scene exactly like the one in Yong'an, where the people were eagerly waiting.

Prison.

It was gloomy and damp, with a musty smell permeating the air.

"Come in you."

Lin Fan escorted Qi Lianhai into the prison.

To be honest, Anzhou is indeed Anzhou; its prison is big enough to hold more than a hundred people, and even if there were dozens more, it wouldn't be a problem.

"Chief Qi."

"Chief Qi."

The former constables, imprisoned in various cells, still held onto a sliver of hope.

They hoped their squad leader could find a way to rescue them.

But when they saw that Qi Lianhai had also been arrested, they were shocked.

They felt like the sky had fallen.

"Chief Lin, spare us! We're innocent!"

"Waaaaah... Help! I don't want to be locked up here. Someone, please save me!"

Wailing, pleas for mercy, and sobbing immediately filled the cells.

They never imagined such a thing would happen.

Back when they were constables in Anzhou, they were like crabs, walking sideways and making their own way no matter if there was a path in front of them.

"What are you all shouting for? Quiet down."

Xu Ming banged on the wooden bars of the cell with a stick, making a loud clanging sound, and shouted sternly.

When the people were brought to the interrogation room, three former foremen were already tied to racks.

"Brother Qi..."

When the three former foremen saw that Qi Lianhai had also been arrested, their pupils suddenly contracted, and the last trace of color drained from their faces.

Among the four squad leaders.

Qi Ge has the highest status.

He was closest to the sub-prefect and the prefect.

Even he was arrested, which means that the prefect and the vice-prefect were unable to protect him at all.

Yang Ming and Xu Ming tied Qi Lianhai to the rack.

After finishing these tasks, Xu Ming immediately found the whip and respectfully handed it to Lin Fan.

Lin Fan took the whip, weighed it in his hand, then nimbly twisted his wrist and flicked it.

Snapped! ! !
The whip tip drew a sharp arc in the air before lashing the ground with a crisp, ear-piercing crack.

"Great, it feels just right."

Lin Fan nodded with satisfaction.

"Chief Lin, what exactly do you want? If you don't care about the monks, at least consider the Buddha. If you take over as chief and remove us from our positions, we'll accept it. Why do you have to be so ruthless?" Qi Lianhai asked, looking up.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Exterminate them all? That word... is not very accurate. I hope you can rephrase it."

The words fell.

With a flick of his wrist, Lin Fan sent the whip in his hand transforming into a venomous snake that lunged at Qi Lianhai's body.

Snapped!
scoff!

The sounds of clothes tearing and flesh splitting open rang out almost simultaneously.

"what!!!"

Qi Lianhai let out a bloodcurdling scream that sounded inhuman, his body convulsing violently, and a bloody gash appeared on his chest, the blood quickly soaking through his clothes.

The news spread throughout the prison, terrifying those locked up inside, who trembled with fear.

Similarly, Ximen Hai, who was bound to the rack and unconscious, seemed to hear a familiar voice. He opened his eyes and saw Lin Fan standing there with a whip. As if recalling his previous experience, he was so frightened that he wet his pants on the spot.

"Have you thought about what to say?" Lin Fan asked.

Qi Lianhai was in so much pain that he was covered in cold sweat. His lips trembled as he squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth, “You abused your power…you tortured me into confessing.”

Lin Fan snorted and didn't say anything more. He kept waving the whip in his hand. In an instant, the sound of the whip was constant and the whip shadow was flying, like a storm hitting the four former foremen.

Both rain and dew are touched.

No one was spared.

For a moment, the interrogation room was filled only with the muffled sound of whips tearing flesh and the continuous, chilling screams.

Xu Ming and the others stood aside, learning. Even though they didn't have whips in their hands, they still tried to twist their wrists and wave them one after another, imagining what it would be like to have whips in their hands.

Ning Yu watched with complete focus, her little face tense.

She learned a lot from her master: to be assertive when facing evil people, to kick down doors when arresting criminals, and to slap criminals when they shout.

Back in the prison for interrogation, without asking any questions, the first thing to do is to torture them, to sum it up in the master's words.

That means we shouldn't let them have any illusions.

This mentality must be nipped in the bud.

[Beginner Whip Technique Proficiency +1]

……

As proficiency continues to improve.

Lin Fan's control over the whip is also getting stronger and stronger.

After an unknown amount of time, the sound of whipping gradually subsided.

The once clean whip was now covered in blood, with drops of blood dripping down its surface. Xu Ming stepped forward, took the whip, and handed it to his subordinate, instructing him to wash it clean with water and place it outside to dry.

The four former foremen, unable to withstand the torture any longer, collapsed to the side and fainted, hanging like four puddles of mud on the rack.

Lin Fan looked at Ning Yu and said, "Ning Yu, do you know how they used to make people regain their senses after they were knocked unconscious through torture?"

Ning Yu said, "Master, I know. They used salt water to pour on the wounds on the body to wake people up from the pain."

"Okay, go and use the salt water in the bucket to wake them up, so they can experience it for themselves," Lin Fan said.

"Yes, Master." Ning Yu immediately picked up the bucket.

At the same time, Lin Fan's voice came to my ears.

“When dealing with them, don’t be soft-hearted. If you think interrogating prisoners is too cruel, then think about how they treat innocent civilians.”

“Any vicious person will show a pitiful look when they are being tortured, but their pitifulness is just a disguise. When you fail to kill them in one blow and they find an opportunity, they will torture you a hundred or a thousand times more.”

Lin Fan's voice was soft and gentle, and every word entered her ears and flowed into her heart.

"Yes, Master, I will not show any mercy."

Ning Yu stepped forward and splashed the salt water on them. As the salt water hit them, the four who had been unconscious burst into shrill screams.

The four men's faces contorted, their eyes widened, their eyeballs bulged, and they twisted and struggled wildly, causing the iron chains to rattle.

Lin Fan remained calm.

He walked to the table, took out a handful of arisaema from his pocket, placed it on the table, and ate it as a snack while watching their pained expressions.

"Chief Lin, spare my life!"

"Chief Lin, please let me go."

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Alright, then tell me some things I don't know, like who you're colluding with, or whether the prefect who used to lead you ever asked you to do anything."

Despite the four men being in excruciating pain, their minds instantly cleared when Lin Fan mentioned the prefect, and none of them confessed.

Clearly, they still hold onto hope.

I think as long as I can hold on.

Someone will definitely come to save them.

Lin Fan laughed and said, "Ning Yu, look how stubborn they are. So, these guys don't deserve any pity. I noticed you've been trying to twist your wrists. You must really want to try the whip. Go get a whip and hit them with it. It'll be a good opportunity to practice."

"Yes, Master." Ning Yu was a little nervous, but also a little expectant. When she held the whip in her hand, she felt as if an indescribable power was surging into her body.

Ning Yu's attendants watched the scene unfold before them.

Master, if you knew what Miss is capable of now, you would be absolutely astonished.

Too domineering.

Because Ning Yu was not very skilled with the whip, she didn't swing it with enough force. But no matter how much force she used, the pain from the whip still felt intense.

Lin Fan took this opportunity to rest and have some snacks.

"Ning Yu, use skillful force, not brute force, and transfer the power to the tip of the whip."

"Yes, master."

Ning Yu is quite intelligent and has a strong learning ability. With just a few simple pointers, she can master the skills.

And right now.

When Li Zhengdao appeared at the prison, he shook his head as he passed by the cells. These guys had a good time before, but now they're going to suffer. There's no way they can escape.

Think about Lin Fan's methods. When he left Yong'an, he didn't wait to take down anyone whose crimes were punishable by death. He killed so many people that heads rolled.

"Is there something wrong, Deputy Squad Leader Li?" Lin Fan asked.

Li Zhengdao respectfully said, "Chief Sergeant, the Prefect has sent someone to deliver the silver that was taken from the treasury."

"Ok?"

Lin Fan looked somewhat surprised. He had originally thought that the prefect would be stubborn and refuse to give the money, but who would have thought that before he even went there, Prefect Zhao would send someone to deliver the money.

This was somewhat beyond his imagination.

"Ning Yu, you guys continue, I'm going out to take a look." Lin Fan stood up, gave them instructions, and then walked outside.

Li Zhengdao's gaze fell on the four former squad leaders. He blinked, thinking to himself, "Truly, life is unpredictable."

The once high-ranking foremen are now prisoners.

Seeing this, Li Zhengdao was also glad that he was in a situation where he was about to be transferred, so he let Lin Fan do whatever he wanted and did not care about the situation of Yong'an Prefecture.

If I had been more dedicated back then, I probably would have been finished too.

Think of this.

He felt inexplicably grateful for the blessings of his ancestors.

……

courtyard.

Lin Fan immediately spotted the treasury officials, some guards, and a large wooden crate next to them.

"Captain." Upon seeing Lin Fan, the official immediately stepped forward with a respectful smile.

The rank of the squad leader is lower than that of the captain, so naturally he should be addressed according to the rank of the higher officer.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's no trouble at all. It's my honor to serve you, Commandant. Prefect Zhao instructed me to bring the silver here. It's all here, a total of two thousand taels. Please take a look."

This was the first time he had seen Commandant Lin, but his name was well-known and his domineering style had long been known throughout Anzhou. The silver in the treasury was managed by the prefect. Although even if the prefect wanted to withdraw silver, he would have to go through a complicated process, in Anzhou, Prefect Zhao was the king.

As long as the prefect agrees, the silver can be collected directly.

After saying that, the official opened the box.

Lin Fan glanced at the silver in the box and asked, "Does the prefect have any message for you?"

The official said, "Yes, yes. The prefect said that Lieutenant Lin has devoted himself to maintaining order in Anzhou and has made many sacrifices. As the prefect, he should give his full support both publicly and privately. The prefect also specifically instructed that if the silver is insufficient, Lieutenant Lin only needs to send someone to inform him, and the treasury will allocate funds in a timely manner."

"Ah."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan couldn't help but chuckle.

Remembering how Prefect Zhao looked at him in the restaurant last night, as if he wanted to devour him whole, how could his attitude have changed so drastically in just one night?
It seems he has some expert advice to give him.

"Commander Lin, if there are no other instructions, I shall take my leave now?" the official asked cautiously.

"Wait a minute." Lin Fan called out to him, turned around and walked quickly back to the cell. A moment later, he came out with a stamped document. "Take this back and file it."

The official glanced at it; it was an official document explaining the purpose and amount of the treasury funds needed.

"Captain Lin, we don't need these."

"Hey, no, rules must be followed, procedures are essential, to avoid gossip later."

"Yes, yes, Captain, you have considered everything very well. I will accept it." The official carefully put away the document, bowed again, and then left the prefectural office with his soldiers.

"Qian Tao, Wu Yong," Lin Fan called out.

The two rushed over.

Lin Fan pointed to the box and said, "Move this box to the warehouse."

"Yes, my lord."

The two men carried it, feeling its weight; was this the weight of silver?
in the afternoon.

The prefectural government received an uninvited guest.

A woman claiming to be the wife of Magistrate Shang arrived at the prefectural office crying and making a great commotion. Lin Fan frowned and walked over. When he heard the woman say that Magistrate Shang had hanged himself at home...

His first thought was that he had been murdered.

Ning Yu stroked his chin, his eyes filled with a wise light. "Master, I think that Magistrate Shang must have been killed. Those guys were all Magistrate Shang's men, and Magistrate Shang must have been involved in those things. Magistrate Shang also had people above him, so in order to prevent things from getting out of hand, he was killed."

That's very clear.

They were practically dragging Prefect Zhao to the local government office for interrogation and interrogation, demanding to know if he was responsible for Magistrate Shang's death.
"Tell a few people to come with me," Lin Fan said.

"Okay, Master."

When they arrived at the residence of Magistrate Shang, they met Prefect Zhao at the entrance.

Lin Fan looked at Prefect Zhao, but to his surprise, when Prefect Zhao saw him, he was not angry at all. Instead, he said with great distress, "Captain Lin, how could such a thing have happened?"

"Prefect Zhao, things are unpredictable. Let's go in and take a look first," Lin Fan said.

"it is good."

Prefect Zhao looked heartbroken.

His expression was spot-on, showing absolutely no sign of insincerity, as if he were genuinely saddened and grieving for the passing of Magistrate Shang.

Inside the mansion, a suffocating silence hung in the air. The servants were all ashen-faced, heads bowed and hands hanging limply, not daring to utter a sound. The master's sudden suicide had brought them immense panic.

They arrived at the study, the very place where Magistrate Shang had hanged himself.

Upon entering the room, they saw that Magistrate Shang was still hanging in the noose. Since he was already dead, there was no rush to take him down.

The magistrate who hanged himself was wearing a brand-new official robe, which looked brand new, and his hair was neatly combed.

Instead, it was as if...after careful preparation, they calmly faced death.

Lin Fan looked at Shang Shi, the wife of Magistrate Shang, who was crying so hard she was almost fainting, and asked, "When did you find out what was going on?"

“My lord, just half an hour ago, I came to his study to bring him soup. When I opened the door, I saw this scene.” Madam Shang sobbed, overwhelmed with grief. “What are we going to do now?”

Lin Fan observed that the study was tidy and there were no signs of a struggle.

at this time.

The judge and the coroner rushed over.

"Your humble servants greet Your Excellency the Prefect and Your Excellency the Commandant." The two bowed respectfully.

Lin Fan knew their identities.

They are specifically there to inspect the site; they are technical personnel.

Lin Fan said, "I would like to trouble you two to check carefully and see whether Magistrate Shang committed suicide or was murdered."

"Your humble servant obeys and will do everything in his power to find out the truth."

The magistrate clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, then gave the coroner a wink. The two put on gloves, took out their tools, and began to carefully enter the scene to conduct an investigation.

Lin Fan glanced at Prefect Zhao.

But then he saw Prefect Zhao standing there, staring blankly at the corpse on the roof beam, his face bearing a complex expression that was a mixture of shock, regret, and... disbelief, as if what was happening before his eyes was completely beyond his expectations.

Could it really be suicide?

Lin Fan pondered this in his mind, but he couldn't make a decision until the results were in.

(End of this chapter)