I attained immortality through meditation in the Great Qian Dynasty.

A group of people walked quickly over, led by Zhang Jing.

Behind him followed six constables wielding fire and water sticks.

Liu Wanshan frowned.

Why is Zhang Jing here?

He originally intended to characterize the matter as a personal grudge before the county government could react.

But now that the government has intervened, things have become tricky.

Zhang Jing cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"Master Liu, please accept my condolences. I have heard of a murder here and have come to handle the matter. What exactly happened?"

Liu Wanshan knew that things wouldn't end well today.

"Lord Zhang! It's him! Zhao Zi'an from Jishetang! He sold my son poison and then killed him to cover it up! My son... my son died such a tragic death!"

Zhang Jing's gaze returned to Zhao Zian, with a questioning look in his eyes.

Zhao Zian met his gaze calmly.

"...That's how it is. I didn't kill your son; someone else did. The killer's methods were bizarre."

Zhang Jing fell into deep thought.

As a county magistrate, he valued balance and stability most.

Liu Wanshan wants to use torture in private, that's absolutely unacceptable!

This would undermine the authority of the government.

But if they side with Zhao Zi'an, and Liu Wanshan, that mad dog, causes trouble, they'll be in deep trouble themselves.

The only way is to find evidence!

"Master Liu, I deeply sympathize with your son's death. However, since this matter has been reported to the authorities, it should be handled according to the laws of the Great Qian Dynasty. Right and wrong cannot be determined solely by one side's account."

"Alright then, to ensure fairness, I will immediately send someone to invite Old He, the coroner from the county office, to examine the body."

"Old He is very experienced, with thirty years of experience. He's handled all the murder cases in Liuxi County. He'll definitely be able to find the real cause of death from the corpse!"

"When the time comes, whether it was poisoning, murder, or something else entirely, the truth will naturally come out!"

It's perfectly reasonable, and no one can find fault with it.

A coroner performs an autopsy?

Liu Wanshan narrowed his eyes.

Zhang Jing, that old fox, is indeed trying to smooth things over.

He didn't believe Zhao Zian's nonsense at all.

What expert, what backup plan? It's all just a lie this kid made up to get away with it!

I'll let you test it!

Let's see what other tricks you can pull!

"good!"

"Everything is up to you, Magistrate! I only ask that you give my son justice!"

Zhang Jing nodded.

"Go, bring Coroner He here! And be quick!"

"yes!"

A yamen runner accepted the order.

Zhao Zian, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

"Lord Zhang."

Zhang Jing looked at him.

"I'll say it again, this is not a joke."

"The killer's last move on the corpse was extremely insidious."

"Once a person's flesh and blood body is touched, evil energy will attack their heart, and even a god cannot save them."

"Please be sure to tell the coroner that an autopsy is fine, but absolutely, absolutely do not touch the area between the eyebrows of the deceased!"

Liu Wanshan sneered.

"Playing tricks! Lord Zhang, you saw it? He's guilty! He's trying to stop the coroner from performing the autopsy!"

Zhang Jing also frowned.

"Dr. Zhao, is this really true?"

Zhao Zian replied.

"Whether it's true or false, we'll find out soon enough. I just hope the price won't be an innocent life."

After saying that, he stepped aside.

No matter how much you say, it's useless.

The warning has already been given.

Whether he listens or not is beyond his control.

Not long after, the constables returned with the gaunt old man.

"My lord, Coroner He has been brought here!"

The visitor was none other than Old He, the only coroner in Liuxi County.

Old He cupped his hands in greeting to Zhang Jing and Liu Wanshan.

"Sir, may we begin?"

Zhang Jing gave Lao He some instructions.

"Old He, check carefully. But... be careful."

Old He was somewhat dismissive.

He walked to the body and examined its outline.

"The deceased was male, of medium build, and appeared to be of young age based on his skeletal structure..."

"His face was bluish-purple, and his lips were black..."

After examining the limbs and torso, Lao He found no external injuries.

His gaze also fell on the inconspicuous red dot between the deceased's eyebrows.

"what?"

He moved closer to observe carefully.

"The fatal wound...is here?"

Old He muttered to himself.

He extended his index finger, intending to press on the wound.

"Don't touch it!"

Zhao Zian's loud shout rang out!

But it was too late!

Just as Lao He's fingertips touched the space between his eyebrows.

The red mark between his eyebrows burst open!

The black aura rushed straight towards Lao He's face, who was standing right next to him!

Zhao Zian raised his right hand and pointed it at the black mist from afar!

However, a small wisp of black smoke still struck Old He's chest!

Old He was sent flying backwards.

The entire venue was deathly silent.

"Wuzaku!"

The constables gasped in alarm, but none dared to step forward.

Zhao Zian joined his right index and middle fingers together and inserted three silver needles into three major acupoints on Lao He's chest, wrist, and neck.

"ah."

Old He is calm.

A gush of foul-smelling black blood gushed out, and he immediately fell into a coma.

"Does anyone still think I'm just telling a story?"

Zhao Zian's voice was calm.

Liu Wanshan subconsciously lowered his eyelids, not daring to meet Zhao Zian's gaze.

Zhao Zian walked up to Zhang Jing.

"Lord Zhang, this is not the place to talk."

"Old He's injuries cannot be delayed; I need to exorcise the evil spirits from him. Moreover, I have some speculations about the details of this murder case, which I need to discuss with you and Mr. Liu in person."

Zhang Jing nodded.

"good!"

"Dr. Zhao is right! Someone, carefully carry Coroner He to Jishetang and take good care of him!"

The group entered Jishetang.

Liu Wanshan followed.

He only hoped that Zhao Zian could really find the real culprit who killed his son and give him an explanation.

Otherwise, he will never let this go!

Jishengtang.

Su Mei immediately gave the order.

"Accountant Sun!"

"Quickly prepare the guest rooms! Also, prepare some hot water, the sooner the better!"

Accountant Sun responded and went to make the arrangements.

Old He was properly settled.

Zhao Zian entered the room and gestured for the others to wait outside.

"Just who is he?"

Liu Wanshan asked Zhang Jing.

Zhang Jing shook his head.

Not long after, Zhao Zian came out.

"Old He is out of danger for now; his life has been saved."

Zhang Jing and Liu Wanshan both breathed a sigh of relief.

"Dr. Zhao, what... what exactly is going on?"

Zhang Jing couldn't help but ask.

Zhao Zian put down his teacup.

"The person who killed Liu Chen was very powerful."

Zhao Zian stared directly at Liu Wanshan.

"How good is he? To be honest, I can't beat him."

Zhang Jing and Liu Wanshan were both stunned.

Zhang Jing was surprised.

The methods Zhao Zian just displayed were already astonishing.

He actually said he couldn't beat that killer?

"Can't beat them?"

Liu Wanshan spoke with difficulty.

"So what should we do?"

Zhao Zian ignored his fear.

"Although I can't beat him, I know why he killed people."

"This person acted swiftly and decisively, solely to seize the item."

"Steal something? Steal what?" Zhang Jing pressed.

Zhao Zian recounted the events of the day in detail.

After hearing what Zhao Zian said...

Liu Wanshan cried uncontrollably.

"Birthday... birthday gift?"