I am a coroner, and I have some knowledge of martial arts!

The small, covered boat rocked and swayed as it sailed through the thick fog.

Apart from the faint sound of waves, only Su Wuchen's murmured murmurs could be heard from time to time.

The boatman tapped the hull of the boat with his pole, saying, "I can't even sleep soundly."

Su Wuchen mumbled a few words, turned over, and changed his position.

The fog ahead gradually dissipated, revealing a darker and colder atmosphere. Gusts of cold wind swept in, making the red wedding dress rustle.

"You want to save me?"

A cold voice rang out, adding an air of chilling indignation.

The boatman sighed, "Since you've boarded my boat on the River of Oblivion, I will naturally take you to the other side."

Red Wedding Dress: "With the knot in my heart untied, how can I cross the river?"

Boatman: "Could you speak with that young lady to me?"

"Over the years, I have guided many people. I have seen the most wicked and evil, the kind and innocent, and even those who are dead but do not die..."

"That's my business."

The woman in the red wedding dress said calmly, "Send me across the River of Oblivion, and that will suffice."

The boatman laughed and said, "Miss, you jest. My boat on the River of Oblivion can only take them to the other side; there's no turning back."

"A respectable boatman can't even cross the River of Oblivion?"

"..."

The boatman fell silent.

Obviously.

The other party came prepared.

The boatman gripped the pole tightly. "Does the young lady truly intend to break the rules?"

"So what if it is?"

"If that's the case..."

The boatman sighed, "Then let's do it the way we do."

Splash!

The river water surged, and wisps of grayish-yellow air rose from the river, heading towards the covered boat.

An ancient, decaying aura seemed to drag the awning boat into the distant past.

"Wash away the past, and the other shore is ahead."

The boatman's voice rang out from the small, covered boat.

A stream of air swirled around the red wedding dress, as if giving her a massage and removing the dust.

The originally bright red wedding dress had faded slightly and become withered, but in the blink of an eye, the color of the wedding dress not only suddenly returned, but also became bright and eye-catching.

It's just like……

Live!

"You can't save me."

The voice of the woman in the red wedding dress remained utterly cold and distant.

The boatman frowned at her, raising his pole. "Young lady, why be so fixated on karma from past lives?"

"Your soul is pure and noble, and you will surely have a spiritual connection in the next life. Why not let go of your obsessions and reach the other shore of transcendence?"

As the sound faded, the boatman struck the boat three times in succession with his pole.

"With my heart as a spirit boat, I will send you into the river to wash away your past lives..."

A vast and mighty force erupted from the boatman, causing the surrounding space to freeze.

Chains emerged from the boatman's heart.

Splash!

The chains seemed to possess a spirit, each rushing out to entwine the red-bridal-dressed woman's limbs, trying to drag her into the boatman's heart.

"You are the boatman, and I am the passenger. We have no grudges against each other, so I have already been tolerant."

The voice of the woman in the red wedding dress rang out softly, "But you're not the only boatman!"

Click!

The chains broke inch by inch.

The boatman's face was filled with horror, and despite his repeated attempts to swallow, he was still unable to swallow the blood in his throat.

A streak of bright red blood oozed from the corner of his mouth.

"How strange, how strange."

"I have been sailing for over three hundred years, ferrying countless people and countless souls, yet why cannot ferry you?"

The red wedding dress remained motionless.

After much deliberation, the boatman couldn't help but sigh, "Never mind, never mind."

"Since things have come to this, I will see you off."

Thank you for your trouble.

"You're too kind, young lady. May I ask where you're headed?"

Tongzhou.

"...?"

The boatman paused for a moment, then glanced instinctively at Su Wuchen, who was fast asleep.

The woman in the red wedding dress seemed to sense something. "He's going to Tongzhou too?"

The boatman nodded: "Yes, but he goes his way and you go yours; they don't contradict each other."

The woman in the red wedding dress remained silent.

At this time.

Su Wuchen suddenly opened his eyes and raised his hand, pressing a long spear against the boatman's throat.

The sudden turn of events left the boatman somewhat bewildered.

"Are you sober now?"

"You old rascal, you're really wicked!"

Su Wuchen slapped his forehead. "What rubbish! Homemade wine has no alcohol content? With my cultivation level, I'd be knocked out after just two cups?"

"Who exactly are you?"

"I'm just a boatman."

The boatman chuckled and said, "Young master, don't get agitated. If I really had malicious intentions, how come you're unharmed?"

"That's because I'm careful..."

Su Wuchen chuckled. He had so many talismans and formations on his body.

Even a sixth-rank cultivator would need some time to break through it.

He was naturally unharmed.

but.

He didn't remember seeing this person in a red wedding dress before he fell into a deep sleep.

"Who is this?"

"Passerby".

The boatman smiled and said, "Just like you, I'm going to Tongzhou."

"Didn't you just say that your grandfather told you not to sail after dark?"

Su Wuchen looked at the boatman with disdain. "You drugged me and then tried to trick this young girl?"

Boatman: "???"

Are you trying to scam a young girl?

Su Wuchen turned his head to look, "Young lady, this old man is very wicked, you mustn't fall for his tricks!"

Red Wedding Dress: "..."

The boatman raised his hand to try and push away the spear pressed against his throat, but Su Wuchen noticed him. "Behave yourself!"

"So that's why you seemed so carefree, old man! It was all an act!"

"You're the lecherous villain who secretly abducts innocent young girls, aren't you?!"

Boatman: "???"

I?

A lecherous villain?

"What, did I say something wrong?"

Su Wuchen scoffed, "Let me tell you, I'm from the Inspection Department. If you dare lay a hand on me, you're stirring up trouble for the Inspection Department, and you're going against the Martial Alliance, understand?!"

Boatman: "...You're exaggerating a bit too much."

How could an eighth-rank martial artist have gotten involved with the Martial Alliance?

Do you think you're the young master of the martial arts alliance?

"Mind your own business first!"

Su Wuchen sneered, "I advise you to think carefully about how you're going to explain yourself to the Inspection Department once you're ashore!"

Boatman: "..."

The boatman shook his head speechlessly and poled his boat toward Tongzhou Wharf.

The sky gradually brightened.

The small boat with its awning successfully arrived at Tongzhou Wharf.

Su Wuchen immediately reported the case, "Hello, I am from the Jiangcheng Inspection Department. There is a disrespectful old boatman who is deceiving a newlywed girl."

"Yes, and also find two female constables to come over."

"Okay, I'll wait for you at Tongzhou Wharf."

"...?"

At this moment, not only was the boatman speechless, but even the woman in the red wedding dress looked at him strangely.

"Don't be afraid, girl. If he really did something to you, I guarantee he will be punished accordingly."

Su Wuchen said with a smile, "If you have any unspeakable difficulties, you can talk to the female constable later. We absolutely cannot let such an old lecher get away with it."

Boatman: "..."

Red Wedding Dress: "..."

In just over ten minutes, a group of constables arrived at Tongzhou Wharf.

Su Wuchen couldn't help but sigh, "This is a government office in a big city; its efficiency is truly impressive."

"May I ask if you are Lord Su from the Investigation Department?"

"Exactly."

Su Wuchen nodded, flashed his waist token, and then pointed at the boatman: "That's him, the one who swindled the newlywed girl!"

"take away!"

The constables were very efficient; without saying a word, they subdued the helpless boatman.

only……

Where is there any newlywed girl in this small, covered boat?

"Um, sir, where is the newlywed girl you mentioned?"

"On the ship..."

Su Wuchen said something subconsciously, but when he peeked into the small boat, he couldn't see the woman.

"Oh, this..."

"It was just here a moment ago."

Su Wuchen looked puzzled.

The female constable said softly, "Sir, a woman's reputation is of utmost importance. Perhaps she was worried that things would escalate and cause discord with her husband's family, so she left early?"

Su Wuchen nodded repeatedly, "That makes sense."

"That old lecher, you must interrogate him thoroughly! He must not be let off easily!"

"Please rest assured, sir."