What imperial henchmen? Please call me Your Majesty!

In fact, Su Mu did not fully understand it, but what Bai Lian used was to skillfully exert her internal energy between her fingers, making her fingers like five sharp blades, easily cutting any object held in her hand.

What his master taught him was the ability to unleash the full potential of Qi, and this subtle Qi technique suited him quite well.

Moreover, he had never thought of himself as a genius, but after Bai Lian used it, he was able to sense subtle changes in Qi. If he could adjust himself properly, he might be able to do the same.

After thinking for a while, he turned to look at Bai Lian and Bai Jinwei.

"White Lady, let me demonstrate for you, see if it's correct."

After saying that, he found a rusty iron rake nearby, picked it up, and gently broke it with his other hand.

However, nothing happened.

Bai Lian chuckled softly:

"Young master, the Three-Stage Iron Bone Hand technique is not easy to master. It's extremely difficult to master without at least a year of basic training, and you..."

I was going to say that you're not some kind of martial arts prodigy who can learn something after watching it once, so who wouldn't be afraid of you with that kind of talent?

Before he could finish speaking, Su Mu gently flicked his hand, and five crisp sounds rang out. The rake, which had five long iron bars, snapped one by one in his hand, breaking in a rhythmic manner.

Bai Lian's expression gradually froze, because the rake itself was made of smelted iron and would not break easily; at most, it would be bent.

The Three-Stage Iron Bone Hand is different; it can completely break it, and even the broken iron filings are clearly visible.

The original iron rake was thus rendered useless.

"Do you know the Three-Stage Iron Bone Hand technique?"

Although Bai Lian found it hard to believe, she subconsciously raised her doubts.

You should know that it took her six months to grasp the knack of learning it back then, which is already considered a gift.

But this kid is younger than me and he did it so easily. Either he had learned it before and was just pretending to be crazy in front of me.

"Isn't this what you just taught me?"

"You learned it so quickly after I just taught you?"

"Otherwise what?"

Su Mu initially thought it would be quite difficult, and he couldn't quite grasp the trick at first. However, once he became familiar with the internal energy circulation route, he was able to achieve it.

Bai Lian didn't want to talk anymore.

Su Mu looked at her:

"Miss Bai, are there any other martial arts techniques?"

Bai Lian's face fell, and she didn't want to say anything more. She turned away.

"I've paid the rent for this month. If you stay until next month, I'll teach you something else."

"Oh, that works too."

In fact, he could see the power of these three Iron Bone Hand techniques.

It's reasonable to include it in the room rate.

Seeing the two women go to the next room, he didn't pay any more attention. After thinking it over, he went back to his room and lay down, wanting to rest a little in the morning.

And next door.

Bai Jinwei's expression was not good, and she asked in confusion:

"Master's wife, could he be a descendant of our Mingxin Sect who was left behind elsewhere?"

Bai Lian shook her head directly:

"The Mingxin Sect only has three members, and it was founded by your master himself. How come I didn't know there were any successors?"

"Could it be that Master was having an affair and deliberately hid it, and then we stumbled upon it?"

Bai Lian raised her hand and tapped her head, then shook her head directly:

"Your master and I were husband and wife; how could I not know the situation?"

Anyway, Bai Lian thought it was impossible; either this person had extremely high comprehension and learned the three-section Iron Bone Hand technique at a glance.

Either they would have done it anyway.

But this martial art is rather unorthodox, and it was passed down in my family. I can't exactly say that it's from my long-lost relative, can I?

"Master's wife, he seems quite capable. Why don't we recruit him to our side?"

"No!"

Bai Lian refused without even thinking. What was supposed to be a short stay had turned into a long-term relationship, which was bound to lead to some unpleasant things.

If something happens in the future, I'm afraid the Mingxin Sect won't have much of a future.

Bai Jinwei was quite helpless. She felt that this person was a good person, and she thought it would be good if she could recruit him into the sect.

That's definitely a top-tier fighter.

"Moreover, I didn't notice before, but now I realize he's wearing the uniform of a government official. I remember he was a constable just a month ago. In such a short time, I'm afraid it's not that simple."

Bai Lian didn't dare to recruit people indiscriminately. She acknowledged that Su Mu had good talent, but the situation was different.

Inviting a wolf into the house is a bad idea.

the other side.

Su Mu had already fallen into a deep sleep, drifting off to sleep as the world spun around him.

And the time gradually approached noon.

Su Mu had just woken up and looked around; nothing had changed.

When I got up and touched my head, I felt like I had a dream, in which two female knights entered my house.

He even taught me martial arts.

He even felt a little strange having some inappropriate thoughts about that white-clad female knight.

When I heard the sounds coming from next door, I realized that this was not a dream.

After getting out of bed and calming down, she went out, glanced at the sky, and after thinking for a moment, decided to go find Xiao Chuli to ask her for clarification.

Logically speaking, given her unusual background, she should be able to say a few things easily.

Moreover, if there is no solution to the Bu Er Escort Agency issue, it will definitely become complicated.

It's understandable that a newcomer needs to achieve some success, and if things go as planned, it would be a significant achievement.

So he packed his things, left the courtyard, and headed towards the Ghost Office.

The two women saw him leave through the window and didn't think much of it.

When Su Mu arrived at the Ghost Office, he indeed found Xiao Chuli waiting for him there.

However, before he could speak, Xiao Chuli answered first:

"You don't need to concern yourself with the affairs of the Bu Er Escort Agency; that's a matter for the imperial court."

"Oh, huh?"

Su Mu had initially thought she was telling him to mind his own business, but now her words carried a different meaning.

Xiao Chuli could see through his thoughts and replied:

"The imperial court is in charge, understand?"

"That makes sense then."

Su Mu nodded.

That's more like it.

Such an orderly system couldn't possibly be unknown to the imperial court. If they knew and still allowed it, they must either be officials or it would be a major taboo.

"There's not much to manage in the capital. There are people in the government offices, so there's no need for them to interfere too much in the affairs of the capital."

Xiao Chuli gave him a heads-up and continued speaking:

"I received a secret report that there are rumors of ghosts appearing in Daoxiang Village, which is about 20 miles outside the capital. If you have some free time, you can go and take a look."

"The legend of ghosts and monsters?"

"Well, I'm not entirely sure myself, you'll have to go and check it out yourself."

"Oh, okay, then I'll go alone?"

Su Mu felt that it might be difficult to handle the situation if he went alone.

Xiao Chuli looked at him, her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed:

"What? You want me to come along?"

"That's not necessary."

Su Mu refused outright. If they were in Qingzhou, it might be possible for her to come along, but it wouldn't work here.

"Of course, if you know someone, you can go with them."

"Okay, then."

Su Mu clasped his hands in a respectful greeting to her and then left the Ghost Office.

Of course, he didn't know anyone in the capital, but there was one person he could ask to go with him.

……

As the sun sets, birds and beasts in the forest cry out in alarm.

Daoxiang Village is located in a remote area, nestled among the mountains.

When Su Mu and Lei Yan arrived at this place, they were also somewhat at a loss.

Lei Yan scratched his head:

"That shouldn't be the case; Daoxiangcun wasn't like this before."

The scene before me was a hazy gray, with withered trees everywhere, as if it had been abandoned for a long time.

Seeing this, Su Mu felt as if his spiritual energy had been drained, and looked at Lei Yan in confusion:

"How long ago was that?"

"A month ago, I passed by Daoxiangcun while I was out, but this was a bit..."

A month ago, before I even arrived, this place was already so desolate, it looked like it had been abandoned for years. Moreover, the vegetation here was completely different from the surrounding vegetation.

While other places were lush and green, Daoxiangcun looked withered.

This is very unusual.

What happened underground?

Lei Yan said:

"According to the secret report, the so-called ghost appeared at night, and travelers on their way to the capital encountered it and were terrified. Moreover, a group of five people stayed here for one night, but only one person survived when they arrived in the capital."

"So we have to wait until it's completely dark before we find out?"

Su Mu looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Lei Yan nodded:

"Yes, that's right."

"But if it really is a ghost, do you think we can handle it? Or is it that ghost is afraid of swords? Don't joke with me."

"Ha ha……"

Lei Yan smiled:

"Don't worry about that. The swords we're equipped with are specially made and can hurt these so-called ghosts and monsters. I just don't know how dangerous they are."