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"Isn't this cunning monk afraid that the night watchmen will find out and surround and kill him?"

Lü Qing sighed:

“The monks’ five senses are exceptionally sharp. Once they sense the approach of a master, they will immediately choose to retreat. If there are several Golden Gongs lurking in the shadows, they will definitely be able to detect it in advance and then choose to escape.”

"Only by relying on the Imperial Observatory or a profound Buddhist artifact can one conceal one's aura. However, such artifacts are extremely rare. Given the current strength of that thieving monk, even if the three Golden Gongs join forces, they may not be able to defeat him reliably."

Such magical artifacts that can conceal one's aura are extremely rare treasures, and even in the bustling capital city, they are among the few that exist.

Lu Qing continued, "But Brother Su, you can rest assured. Even if he is very bold, he would not dare to trespass into the inner city to provoke you. You don't need to worry about it."

"No, I would like to see this monk for myself and find out just how strong he is."

Su Nan casually mentioned that he clearly did not regard the martial monk Fa Hun as an opponent. There is a saying in Confucianism, "Words become law," and its power is enough to rewrite the rules.

He casually uttered, "The capital is just a mile away from me," and before he finished speaking, Fahun vanished like smoke.

Lu Qing pondered for a moment, then slowly said:

"Brother Su's skill is unfathomable. To ensure that nothing goes wrong, it would be best to report this to the night watchman's office and earnestly request Lord Jinluo's assistance."

"Indeed, as long as they can find a magical artifact that can conceal their presence, I will remain in the open while they hide in the shadows. This is undoubtedly the safest strategy."

Southern Jiangsu did not hold a prejudiced attitude towards the profession of night watchman; in fact, joining the ranks of night watchmen was seen as a shortcut to gaining power and status.

The promotion system in this intelligence agency is simply absurd; as long as one establishes outstanding achievements, there is no need to be bound by the accumulation of seniority.

Just like being in the world of "Joy of Life", Fan Xian became the second most prestigious inspector in the Supervisory Council after the director, simply by giving Chen Huahua a single order.

It's fine to have contact with the night watchman.

Lü Qing made proper arrangements to meet with the night patrolmen, while Su Nan, after bidding farewell to the government office, headed to the outskirts of the city.

A short while later, two constables escorted a monk with a shackle around his neck, walking heavily out of the city gate. Behind them followed a burly monk.

Standing in the distant pavilion, Su Nan's sharp eyes immediately recognized the shackled monk as Heng Hui, and the other monk following closely behind, his close fellow disciple... Heng Yuan, was the sixth member of the Heaven and Earth Society, known as "Honest Man."

Heng's face was resolute, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, and his expression revealed deep bitterness and hatred.

He wore a slightly worn blue monk's robe, was tall and robust, had a string of rough Buddhist beads hanging around his neck, and two obvious scars on his bald head.

He claimed to be only an eighth-rank martial monk, but his true strength was unfathomable, far exceeding the eighth-rank realm.

Hengyuan was probably worried that Henghui would be bullied on the way. After all, it was not uncommon for some yamen runners to find it troublesome and simply execute exiled prisoners in the deep mountains.

No wonder Number Six mentioned that he was about to leave Beijing; this was what he meant.

Heng Hui, bound by shackles, knelt before Su Nan and kowtowed three times.

"Thank you for saving the princess. Otherwise, I would feel that I would not have been able to repay the debt of life and death. Even if my soul returned to the underworld, I would not have been able to find relief."

Su Nan pondered to himself, and indeed it was true. In the original story, the ill-fated couple had tragically died, and Heng Hui's vengeful spirit still lingered, ultimately leading to the complete extermination of the Pingyuan Earl's entire family.

He handed fifty taels of silver to the two constables, saying, "This is a gift from the princess. I hope you two will take good care of me on the journey."

With the protection of Princess Pingyang, Su Nan's life on Heng Hui Road went relatively smoothly. Although the monk seemed a bit dull, he was definitely not a bad person.

The two constables, their faces beaming with smiles, accepted the silver and thanked them profusely.

As the last rays of sunlight swept across southern Jiangsu, a bright red figure quietly hid in the shadow of the city tower not far away. Even though Huaiqing, the parent, was highly skilled, he could not sever the deep-rooted feelings in his cousin's heart.

At this moment, Hengyuan bowed reverently to Su Nan, "Immortal Su, I am Hengyuan, the senior brother of Heng Hui. I have long heard of Immortal Su's illustrious name, which is as resounding as thunder in my ears... Immortal Su is upright and righteous, always ready to help those in need, kind-hearted, and hates evil as if it were his enemy..."

Witnessing Hengyuan's clumsy flattery, Su Nan decisively interrupted him, "No need for flowery words, just say what you have to say."

Hengyuan said:

“This humble monk wishes to accompany my junior brother, but I have been taking care of the children in the orphanage since childhood, and it would be difficult for me to feel at ease if we were to part ways.”

No wonder everyone is talking about the reputation of the banished immortal Su Nan; it turns out he has been waiting here for a long time.

Chapter 136 A Good Opportunity to Make Friends, Thirty-Six Chapters of Zhuge Liang

"Accumulating merit helps cultivate a righteous spirit. The stronger the righteous spirit, the more one can do what one says without hesitation."

"I will remember the name Yangshengtang. I will ask my friends at Sifang Escort Agency to look after it."

Hengyuan clasped his hands together and said devoutly:

"Imperial Monk Su is a kind and compassionate man. I have recently discovered that a powerful brokerage gang is lurking in the capital, specializing in the heinous business of buying and selling children and women."

What's even more heinous is that they gouged out the eyes of innocent children, poisoned their throats, and even mutilated their limbs, then forced them to beg on the streets.

I have been tracking this organization, but due to their tight security, I have not seen any significant results so far.

The organization was originally trained by the Pingyuan Earl's Mansion, but the Pingyuan Earl's Mansion has been wiped out. The experts in this organization disguised themselves as monks and attempted to harm the princess, but they were all killed by Su Nan.

Looking at the situation today, this gang has not been completely eradicated; instead, it remains hidden behind the scenes, continuing its evil deeds. It truly is a case of "a centipede, though dead, does not fall down."

"I'll keep an eye out."

After receiving a reply from Su Nan, Hengyuan and his fellow disciples immediately embarked on their journey westward, bidding a long farewell to the bustling capital city.

Heng 15 Hui was exiled to Chuzhou on the border of Dafeng.

On his way home, Su Nan was passing by the Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau) when he encountered a middle-aged man acting suspiciously.

The man left home, then took out an orange, gently crushed the peel, and sprayed the released fragrance onto his body.

The unique aroma of orange peel cleverly masks the faint smell of chicken on the body; only an experienced expert can do this so skillfully.

"Oh, Commander Xu."

Su Nan's call rang out, and Xu Pingzhi, who was walking slowly along the wall, stumbled and was caught red-handed.

After meeting Su Nan, he felt increasingly uneasy, after all, it was only their one encounter, yet Su Nan had managed to remember him so vividly.

If they were to meet by chance in some other corner, Xu Pingzhi couldn't help but feel delighted, because Su Nan had become the darling of the Prince Yu's mansion, and many government offices were vying to win him over.

With Xu Pingzhi's official rank of seventh-grade centurion, it was clearly insufficient for him to associate with these influential figures.

He smiled slightly, looking a little embarrassed, and said:

"So it was Su Zhexian all along. What an unexpected encounter!"

Su Nan chuckled lightly, "Perfect timing. I didn't even step into the Jiaofangsi. Commander Xu must have left long before dusk?"

Xu Pingzhi hurriedly defended himself:

"All of this is merely a matter of social obligation. I was forced to take this action. As for staying overnight in a brothel, I have never had such an experience before."

Originally, what Xu Pingzhi enjoyed was a paid service of pure green companionship.

However, people can understand the reason for this, because the women in the Jiaofangsi were indeed worlds apart in charm from his wife, Li Ru.

"Is Commander Xu familiar with the streets and alleys of the inner city?"

Xu Pingzhi gently grabbed Su Nan's arm and they moved silently through the streets and alleys near the Jiaofangsi, afraid of being spotted.

"Hey, I know the inner city like the back of my hand. I patrol it every day and know it better than my own home."

Sunan Daoyan:

"I've been eyeing an apartment in the inner city, but I've heard that real estate agents have a lot of tricks up their sleeves, and I'm afraid I might end up wasting money."

Living under someone else's roof is not a long-term solution. Su Nan could not stay in the royal mansion forever, and should own his own property.

Xu Pingzhi and other members of the Imperial Guards were stationed in the inner city year-round, and were very familiar with the affairs within the city, possessing a particularly comprehensive understanding of the situation within the inner city.

If it weren't for the expenses Xu Qi'an incurred while practicing martial arts, Xu Pingzhi might have been able to purchase property in the inner city throughout his life. However, with Xu Qi'an, this behemoth of a martial arts practitioner, around, he would probably find it difficult to settle down in the inner city.

"Since the Venerable Su has shown such great favor, I will do my utmost to live up to your expectations."

Su Nan was highly favored in the Prince Yu's mansion and became a beloved figure praised by everyone. Xu Pingzhi was fortunate to have such an opportunity to make friends with her, and he was naturally overjoyed and happy about it.

If one were to purchase property within the inner city, Su Nan would undoubtedly be extremely wealthy. It is rumored that he receives as much as several dozen taels of silver each month from various government offices.

With Xu Pingzhi's strong support and Chu Caiwei's meticulous feng shui arrangement, purchasing an ideal residence will surely be a natural outcome.

Southern Jiangsu is not wealthy at present, with a total of only over 30,000 taels of silver. Therefore, it is particularly urgent to develop and sell some inventions to generate income.

Upon entering Prince Yu's villa, we saw Princess Pingyang, her eyes brimming with tears, slowly stepping down from her carriage.

"Pingyang, what happened?"

Heng Hui set off from the capital in the early morning, but it was already evening. Could it be that she had been crying non-stop from morning till night?

“Master, when you went to see Heng Hui off, I only glanced at her briefly, but unexpectedly I was scolded by Sister Huaiqing for two hours straight…”

Seeing that Prince Yu did not discipline his daughters very well, Huaiqing felt she had taken on the responsibility of an elder. She knew that it was better to guide than to block, since she had never given birth and had little experience in educating children.

"Follow me into the house, and I will present you with a text from your master."

When it comes to the art of raising children, Zhuge Liang is undoubtedly one of the best.

He personally wrote a letter to his son, which he then delivered to Pingyang, but with a slight change in title, renamed it a letter to his disciples.

"The conduct of a virtuous person is to cultivate oneself with tranquility and nurture one's character with frugality. Only by being indifferent to fame and fortune can one remain steadfast in one's aspirations; only by achieving tranquility can one attain great things... 520"

The princess read the article slowly and deliberately, word by word. Although the principles she spoke of were similar to those of Huaiqing, her tone was like a gentle spring breeze, making people feel relaxed and happy.

This article not only attracted attention in Pingyang, but also marked the beginning of the rise of literary fame in southern Jiangsu. Its content was enough to attract the attention of many great scholars.

After Princess Pingyang left, Su Nan continued his work and completed the transcription of all of Zhuge Liang's "Thirty-Six Chapters of Zhuge Liang".

In bygone days, Zhuge Liang and Su Nan conquered the world side by side. Zhuge Liang then compiled his life's experience into a book, which also incorporated much of Su Nan's wisdom.

Therefore, what has been passed down is not the original twenty-four chapters of military strategy, but the work expanded by Zhuge Liang to thirty-six chapters.

The Thirty-Six Chapters of Zhuge Liang is hailed as a remarkable book, encompassing various aspects such as domestic affairs, military strategy, army management, and general tactics. Although the content is concise, it is all derived from practical experience and embodies the wisdom and effort of Zhuge Liang throughout his life.

This monumental work will undoubtedly have a profound impact on Huaiqing, Wei Yuan, and many other great Confucian scholars.

The next day.

Su Nan never expected that two night watchmen, Jinluo, would personally come to visit him.

In the capital, there are very few night watchmen, only eight or nine in total. Without exception, they are all fourth-rank cultivators, making them high-level elites in the night watchman's office.

Chapter 137 A Pure Sound Beyond the Mundane World, A Powerful Helping Hand

"I, Yang Yan, have already informed the night watchman's office of Fa Hun's challenge to Su Zhexian by the Ministry of Justice."

One of them had a serious expression, his face was as stiff as a sculpture, and he showed no emotion, making him appear exceptionally solemn.

The other character possesses a gentle and beautiful temperament, and her strikingly handsome features are unparalleled. With her phoenix eyes and willow-leaf eyebrows, she appears at first glance as a man dressed as a woman, exuding a captivating and alluring charm.

"Su Zhexian..."