From Celestial Official to Great Celestial Venerable

Chapter 95 Dragnet
Qin Chuan was familiarizing himself with his office when there was a knock on the door.

After letting the man in, they saw Qi Bin, the captain of the temple, holding a document.

When they heard that the Immortal Inspection Bureau was going to cooperate with the Jing'an Bureau to capture a sect leader of a Heavenly Sect, and that this was a major sect like the Thunder Control Heavenly Sect, the Thunder Control Heavenly Sect's sect formation, the Thunder Pool, could continuously draw power from the earth's vein fire and the water vapor from the Heavenly River outside the Nine Rivers, transforming it into a vast amount of thunder and electricity. This could not only serve as the operating function of various immortal offices, but also provide electricity for the people.

The source of the electric light that Qin Chuan saw when he looked up after waking up in this life came from this.

The lightning power derived from the Jiuchuan Yulei Tianzong not only supplies electricity to the county but also transmits electricity to several neighboring counties.

Over the course of a year, it has earned a considerable amount of spiritual energy for Jiuchuan, and is an important part of the improvement of Jiuchuan's fortune.

To move such a sect leader.

This was definitely not the intention of the Jing'an Office; it must have involved the power of the county temple and the censorate.

Qin Chuan quickly went through the energy and impact that this operation might involve in his mind, and then noticed a subtle emotion deep in Qi Bin's eyes, as if he was watching a good show.

With a quick thought, he knew what the other person was thinking, but he didn't take it to heart at all.

Just said:

"Since you need my cooperation, what are we waiting for? I will lead the team to Youyiguan for this operation. Captain Qi, you will cooperate with me in commanding. Select capable personnel and don't waste the opportunity, lest Zhao Famo hears the news and slips away."

Having said that, he quickly went out and assembled the team.

Qi Bin was surprised by Qin Chuan's decisive and confident demeanor. In his opinion, if this kind of thing were to happen to an old wandering spirit official, there would naturally be no pressure, after all, he was a true Foundation Establishment Realm expert.

The young man in front of me had just been promoted by the Immortal Ascension Platform. He might not even be at the peak of the Qi Refining stage yet, but he dared to participate so confidently in the capture of the Heavenly Sect Master, who was at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Does he think that arresting people is Jing'an's business and has nothing to do with the Jianxian Division? He's completely wrong.

Once a sect leader of this level is captured, and is also a cultivator, apart from those who are exceptionally calm and willing to accept defeat, more than half of them will violently resist arrest. This is because they possess cultivation, so they naturally have confidence and courage, and at the same time, they are aware of what kind of fate they will face.

Therefore, over the years, quite a few Taoist priests, including Jing'an Taoist priests and Jianxian Taoist priests, have sacrificed their lives and perished at the scene of arrests.

"Although I want to give this young abbot a hard time, he is the abbot after all. If he really gets into danger, I'll definitely be caught in the crossfire if I participate in the operation. I should keep a close eye on him and protect him in case of danger. I can't let anything happen to him." These thoughts flashed through Qi Bin's mind.

A short while later, two flying boats flew out from the Jianxian Division.

On the flying boat, Qi Bin used a communication talisman to contact Jing'an and confirm the time and meeting place. He then reported to Qin Chuan, "Spirit Officer, the people from Jing'an are already on their way to Yu Lei Tian Zong. We plan to meet at the mountain gate of Yu Lei Tian Zong in about a cup of tea's time. They need to wait for your arrival before they can take action."

Qin Chuan nodded.

The mountain gate of Jiuchuan Yulei Tianzong is located on Chilu Mountain, a thousand miles north of the county seat. After a short while, the flying boat of Jianxian Division that Qin Chuan was riding met the flying boat of Jing'an Division ten miles outside Chilu Mountain.

After disembarking from the flying boat, a Taoist priest clad in golden armor immediately stepped down from the Jing'an Bureau's flying boat, followed by thirty golden-armored immortal guards.

Qin Chuan glanced around but didn't see his third uncle among them, indicating that this arrest operation was of a high level. "Officer Qin, I am Yuan Qingbai, the captain in charge of this arrest operation. It's a pleasure to meet you. The suspect's identity is special, so we have to rely on your Jianxian Division to supervise the operation on-site. Thank you for your help." Yuan Qingbai stepped forward, bowed, introduced himself, thanked Qin Chuan, and apologized for disturbing him.

"Captain Yuan, you're too kind. It's just my duty," Qin Chuan immediately returned the greeting.

As the immortal office responsible for maintaining order in the world, Jing'an must be home to the most capable Taoist priests. The captain of Jing'an, a Foundation Establishment deputy temple master, is naturally the most capable fighter among all the fighters.

“Because Zhao Famo’s identity is special, as he is a cultivator from the Heavenly Court, his sect may not have any backup plans. Therefore, in order to know ourselves and our enemy, I wonder if the Spirit Officer could use the Heavenly Talisman Divine Power of the Wandering Spirit Officer to help us see what Zhao Famo is doing in the Thunder Control Sect right now?” Yuan Qingbai said.

The Wandering Spirit Official's "Mirror of Reflection" allows him to examine people and things anywhere at any time while he is working, provided his magical power is sufficient, which is extremely convenient.

Although he knew that this new spirit official had just been promoted and was most likely not yet at the Foundation Establishment stage, even if he used it during the Qi Refining stage, he could still see anything within a ten-mile radius.

This is why he first invited Qin Chuan to come to the area ten miles outside Chilu Mountain.

Upon hearing the request, Qin Chuan naturally wouldn't refuse. Because this supernatural ability couldn't be used for private purposes or to spy on private individuals, he had never used it before. Now, during the formal test, he immediately said:

"Okay, I'll go see what Zhao Famo is doing."

Immediately, he circulated his spiritual power and activated the Heavenly Talisman, which instantly created a mirror-like surface in front of him. Under his deliberate control, the mirror reflected the mountain gate of the Thunder Controlling Heavenly Sect, ten miles away.

At this moment, everyone was looking at the mirror, at the scene reflected in Qin Chuan's reflection. In the scene, a study appeared, and inside the study, there was a middle-aged man sitting cross-legged on a futon, with long black hair draped over his shoulders, meditating with his eyes closed. Although he did not speak, his whole body exuded a thunderous and domineering aura.

"Zhao Famo is meditating in his study," Qin Chuan said, then briefly scanned the area around the mountain gate with the Mirror of Reflection, adding, "It seems he has no idea we're going to capture him today."

"That's wonderful, thank you for your help with the magic of the spirit official."

Yuan Qingbai clapped his hands, then quickly gave the following instructions:
"All Jing'an Daoists, listen to my orders. First and second shifts, guard the four sides of the Yu Lei Sect and set up a 'Heavenly Net' to prevent Zhao Famo from escaping in response to the situation. Third shift, prepare your flying swords and Immortal Binding Ropes and follow me and fellow Daoists from the Jianxian Division to enter through the main gate and capture Zhao Famo directly."

"Yes!"

Immediately, the flying boats dispersed, and Qin Chuan and the others followed Yuan Qingbai directly to the mountain gate of the Yu Lei Sect. Before the guardians guarding the mountain gate could even ask any questions, they were met with a cold "Jing An Investigation" and, after revealing the Heavenly Talisman, they marched straight in.

They went straight to the study where Zhao Famo was staying.

Throughout the entire process, the golden armor and the cloud patterns on the Taoist robe concealed his aura. So much so that it wasn't until the door to Zhao Famo's study was kicked open that the middle-aged man with disheveled hair, who was sitting cross-legged on a futon, suddenly opened his eyes. Upon seeing the golden armor and Taoist robe worn by the person who had barged in, his expression changed drastically.

"Zhao Famo, you have committed several crimes against the Heavenly Laws, including serious dereliction of duty, misappropriation of Heavenly Court assets, accepting bribes, and embezzlement. I am here to arrest you. This is your..." Yuan Qingbai said coldly, about to show the arrest warrant.

Unexpectedly, before Zhao Famo could finish speaking, a bolt of lightning flashed across his body, and without hesitation, he leaped out of the window.

As the captain who frequently captured Taoist cultivators, Yuan Qingbai was clearly prepared for this scene. He shouted, "There's a net outside, he can't escape! Everyone, use the Immortal Binding Rope!"

(End of this chapter)