Breaking through five realms in a single day, a god among men!

Seeing the crowd's aggressive demeanor, Gu Lin chuckled:

"Look, you're in such a hurry again."

"This is not an order, but a small request; you can refuse."

The official from the Daoji Division angrily said:

"Don't mention this matter!"

The eight centurions struggled to suppress their anger and prepared to return to the government office.

Unexpectedly.

"Shall I make a bet with you all?"

A gentle and soothing voice came through.

The eight people stopped in their tracks.

Gu Lin said slowly and deliberately:

"You all only need to stay for ten days."

"Ten days from now, if none of you commit any crimes, I, Gu Lin, will compensate you with contribution points: 30,000 contribution points each!"

The two centurions turned around, one of them sneering:

"Lord Gu speaks so casually; 240,000 contribution points is a huge sum!"

  

Gu Lin said calmly:

"The teleportation array from Chuzhou to Ruzhou requires 140,000 contribution points, and I didn't even blink."

The centurion remained silent, his eyes filled with envy; this young centurion was far too wealthy.

Gu Lin continued:

"Not only that, I will also apologize to the eight of you in front of everyone at the Holy Land of Zhenzhou, in the most humble of postures."

A centurion, his eyes gleaming, declared in a clear voice:

"Do you dare to draw up a contract?"

Gu Lin nodded:

"What is there to be afraid of?"

"I'll take it!" the centurion replied without hesitation.

The officials of the Daoji Division could only remain silent.

This action completely violates the rules, but if the commander of the Zhenzhou Hundred Households is willing to do so, then that's another matter.

It has to be said that this young man is very shrewd and has a keen understanding of human nature. No wonder he became a second-ranked centurion at such a young age.

First and foremost, it's about profit. Who wouldn't want to gain 20,000 contribution points?

They still have the nerve! A young, promising second-ranked centurion, a top-tier prodigy ranked high on the Hidden Dragon Yellow List, can bow and apologize to them in front of everyone, displaying utmost humility. The inner satisfaction they feel is beyond compare!

Three more centurions stepped forward, almost in unison, and said:

"Accepted!"

Since Lord Gu dared to sign the contract, it means that he did indeed possess some evidence, but they are open, honest, and have nothing to be ashamed of.

Besides, even if things don't go well, since I've already gained 20,000 contribution points, I can still look down on their humble and respectful appearance from a superior position.

Two more centurions solemnly said:

"We'll accept any job as long as a contract is signed!"

"Take over!" came another centurion's booming voice.

Liang Chengqin remained expressionless, but his ominous premonition grew stronger, causing his heart to race and his mind to become muddled. However, he had to calm down at this moment. The seven people had agreed, and if he refused, he would become an obvious target!

"Take the call." He tried to keep his voice calm.

Gu Lin nodded, took out his pen and book, drafted the contract in front of everyone, and then stamped it.

Divide into eight portions, one portion for each person.

Gu Lin looked at the officials of the Daoji Division:

"Everyone is doing this willingly, so it doesn't seem like they're overstepping the rules, right?"

After finishing his speech, he strolled leisurely towards the Daoji Si (a local administrative office).

Eight centurions also accompanied them.

Gu Lin turned around and said:

"I hope everyone will keep an eye on each other. Since you have agreed, you will be cut off from all outside information for the next ten days."

Liang Chengqin went to the Daoji Division with the seven people, feeling uneasy.

What is this guy surnamed Gu up to? He didn't even glance at me once. Am I just overthinking it?

Gu Lin personally escorted them into the closed meditation room of the Daoji Division, and then waited outside.

His actions were perfect!

How could the Holy Land's centurion be a fool? Once he receives the devastating news of Liang Shuji's arrest, he will surely resort to desperate measures and stop at nothing. Even if he were a powerful dragon crossing the river, he would not be able to suppress the local python.

It's so much more convenient now, we're completely cut off from all news.

All that's left is for the three elders to arrest Liang Shuji and the others and rush them to the prefectural city!

Gu Lin planned to sit quietly outside for ten days.

You have to endure the tedium and boredom to avoid any unexpected problems.

The opportunity for promotion is right in front of me; if I miss it, I'll regret it terribly!

......

Nine long days passed, and on the evening of the tenth day, Gu Lin finally received an urgent letter sent by carrier pigeon.

After reading the secret letter, a smile appeared on his face.

"Gentlemen, ten days have passed. It is time to fulfill our promise. Please proceed to the office of the executioner."

After entering the quiet room and saying those words, he was the first to leave.

Two quarters of an hour later, they arrived at the jailer's cell.

The three old men, travel-worn and haggard, their official robes stained with grime, clasped their hands in greeting and said:

"My lord, I have not failed in my mission!"

It's easy to imagine that the three elders went through a lot of trouble to save time. Although they were highly skilled, they were still flesh and blood after all, and they were almost exhausted after ten days and ten nights without sleep.

"Thank you for your hard work." Gu Lin expressed his sincere gratitude and took out forty-five top-grade spirit stones from his storage ring.

A true man keeps his word; once he promises something, he must keep it.

The three elders accepted it respectfully and said:

"We, the executioners, are loyal to the centurion; it is our duty!"

At this moment, a group of officials from the Daoji Division and eight centurions also arrived.

Gu Lin took the lead and stepped into the deepest part of the prison.

In the innermost cell of the corridor, seven people were imprisoned, all bound by talismans, their bodies gaunt and unable to move.

"Sir, that is Liang Shuji." An old man pointed to a disheveled old man in the corner.

Upon hearing this name, Liang Chengqin, who was far away in the corridor, was struck dumb. His face was filled with fear, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

This commotion caused the other seven centurions to change their expressions and stare at him simultaneously.

"Liang Shuji." Gu Lin stared at the thin old man and said slowly and deliberately:

"The mastermind behind the evil organization Blood Sea Without End in Zhenzhou uses arrays to control others to work for the Liang family. They commit all sorts of atrocities, including burning, killing, and looting. They even looted dozens of cartloads of refining materials from the Liang family's villa."

Liang Shuji suddenly became agitated, pounding on the iron bars and shouting at the top of his lungs:

"Disgrace!"

"It's all a fabrication and a frame-up!"

Gu Lin's face was grim as he spoke, each word deliberate and deliberate:

"Among those materials for refining weapons and pills are several precious medicinal herbs. Only those two sects produce these herbs, and those two sects were unfortunately robbed. And these things just so happen to be in your villa."

After saying this, he looked at the other prisoners and slowly said:

"Lord Liang, this batch of goods should be worth two hundred and sixty high-grade spirit stones."

"Great, we should find an opportunity to sell it!!"

"Remember, you must first dispel the Heart-Locking Netherworld Array..."

The voice was like the whisper of a demon.

A middle-aged scholar, his face filled with shock and fear, collapsed to the ground.

This is clearly a conversation between myself and Lord Liang, word for word!

Gu Lin stared at him, his tone chilling:

"I already have conclusive evidence; I'm just waiting for your confession!"

"If you don't confess, we'll slaughter your entire clan! Even after you die, we'll whip your corpse, and your body parts will become food for wild dogs!"

The middle-aged scholar was utterly desperate and confessed everything like beans spilling from a bamboo tube.

The officials of the Daoji Division were shocked by what they heard.

Gu Lin stood quietly, very satisfied with the Listening Gu. However, this time it just so happened that without the help of refining materials, it would be difficult to use it in other situations.

Liang Shuji could no longer bear it and roared with all his might:

"It was my insatiable lust for power, my ruthless methods, that made me the mastermind behind the endless bloodshed!!"

Gu Lin didn't look at him, but suddenly looked at Liang Chengqin.

Liang Chengqin kept his head down tightly.

"It has nothing to do with Qin'er! Qin'er knew nothing about it!" Liang Shuji's face was contorted with rage, and his voice grew louder and louder, almost tearing his throat apart.

In an instant, Liang Chengqin calmed down and said steadily:

"It is my fault that the Liang family has produced a scoundrel. I will apologize to the central government. If I cannot even clean up the parasites in my own home, how can I serve as an official in the holy land to eliminate demons and treacherous officials? I am willing to resign from all official positions and be demoted to a commoner."

As expected of a centurion of the Holy Land, anyone else would have been trembling like a leaf, but he remained calm and composed, his thoughts clear and logical.

Gu Lin smiled, took out a formation talisman from his storage ring, and said in a cold voice:

"What did you think I wanted you to do by inscribing the Shadow Prison Array?"

Having said that, he raised one hand into a claw and suddenly grabbed at the chest of the man in black robes.

click-

The phantom claw marks tore flesh and shattered bones, revealing a delicate and complex small array.

"This formation, you didn't set it up?"

The array symbols floated towards the black-robed man's chest. Although they were two completely different arrays, the spiritual energy of the array patterns was exactly the same!