What imperial henchmen? Please call me Your Majesty!

Su Mu's face froze for three seconds as he stared at her.

At the same time, the previous awe has been replaced by a sense of unbridled recklessness.

Seeing the change in his gaze, Xiao Chuli didn't know how to explain the fact that the Ghost Bureau didn't pay salaries. However, his aggressive gaze actually aroused a sense of amusement in her.

What?

Could it be that they are not receiving a salary?

Are you planning to treat me like a salary?

No other government office would dare to think of such a thing.

However, Su Mu's expression changed quickly. It wasn't that he understood, but rather that he knew it was impossible.

"My lord, if that's the case, then the identity of the Ghost Office is essentially fictitious. Without a salary, how can the other colleagues be willing to serve?"

Xiao Chuli smiled faintly:

"If there's no salary, there are other ways to obtain it. Besides, this identity can't be bought by any means."

"Alright. Actually... sir, I just want to ask one thing: the identities of those in the Ghost Bureau are mostly hidden, with only a very small number having their identities revealed."

Xiao Chuli frowned slightly, not quite understanding the logic behind his words, yet they seemed to resonate with her own thoughts, so she nodded in agreement.

"To be precise, that's true. The number of people in the Ghost Office is actually quite small, you can count them on one hand. As for the fact that they are willing to serve without pay, there must be some benefits to it."

Looking at Su Mu:

"Of course, you don't need to do many things. Just wait for the right opportunity. When the time comes, you will have your chance to shine. At that time, it is possible to be ennobled and appointed as a high-ranking official."

Understood.

Say it earlier.

If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't be getting up early every day.

The government office is a ghost office.

Those who don't know better might think they're receiving a stipend from the underworld.

The Great Jing Dynasty shouldn't be so terrifying as to have a haunted government office down below.

"Understood."

Su Mu nodded, then asked:

"Sir, did you come to see me for something?"

"I'm telling you this for two reasons. Secondly, you know the consequences if you betray the court."

She couldn't figure out why he was a loner.

However, it is possible to infiltrate certain forces.

That's different.

You can at least know the ropes.

"clear."

Su Mu nodded with a smile, but after a brief smile, he still got up and got off the carriage.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I will not see you off, sir."

Inside the carriage, Xiao Chuli raised her hand to her forehead.

This guy is really greedy.

I really can't make up my mind.

But they still drove the carriage away from the place.

Su Mu walked into the courtyard.

The muddy ground, moistened by the rain, smelled of earth, and the collapsed houses gradually blended into the surroundings.

The weather is pretty good today; there's no scorching sun, but a cool breeze sweeps through the yard.

Walking into my room, looking at the closed door, I hesitated for a while before knocking:

"I counted to three, and then I came in."

Don't open the door directly, lest you encounter something unspeakable.

That won't do.

"three."

The door was pushed open directly.

However, the two women were not inside the house.

He scratched his head:

"Strange, where did they go again?"

……

Nianhua Street, Xuanmen Escort Agency.

After Su Wantang finished dealing with Su Yunxin's affairs, she returned and first took Su Yunxin to kneel as punishment. Then she went upstairs to find Li Ma, the oldest member of the family who knew the most about that period of history.

When Li Ma saw Su Wantang go upstairs, she was also puzzled:

"Honey, what brings you here?"

Two doors and windows were slightly opened, and a gentle breeze blew into the room. Su Wantang sat on the couch, looking at Li Ma, whose hair had long since turned white, beside her.

"Um, Aunt Li, does our Su family have any relatives in Qingzhou?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ma was first puzzled, then seemed thoughtful, and finally shook her head:

"No, almost none of the previous three generations lived in Qingzhou."

"Could there be a collateral branch?"

Su Wantang asked again.

Li Ma shook her head:

"That's unlikely. Too much time has passed, and I can only remember the three generations before that. Perhaps even earlier, some members of the Su family from a collateral branch married into that area, and due to various reasons, they gradually formed unrelated branches."

However, knowing that the head of the household asked this question, I was also curious:

"What, have you run into a member of the Su family's collateral branch?"

Su Wantang nodded.

Li Ma still couldn't understand:

"That shouldn't be the case. If they existed over there, we would know. Even during wartime, family genealogies would record where they went. And now... Wan Tang, are you sure this person is related to us?"

"It's hard to say. I didn't know at first, but later I found out that he came from Qingzhou. This place is not far from Qingzhou, so it's impossible that no one has settled down there."

Su Wantang's words made Li Ma hesitate for a moment, and finally she said:

"If we know where he is, perhaps we can bring him here. If we know who his father is, perhaps we can trace his lineage back to find out if he is a member of a collateral branch of our Su family."

However, Li Ma felt that Su Wantang wouldn't ask this for no reason, so she asked again:

"Wantang, even if we know this person is from a collateral branch of the Su family, a collateral branch is still a collateral branch. Could it be that he holds some official position in the capital?"

"Ghost Constable".

"A ghost office?"

After thinking it over, Li Ma realized that the Ghost Office held considerable influence in the capital. Even with connections, it was not guaranteed that one could get in, let alone bribe it with money.

This might be a way to win them over.

Su Wantang rubbed her forehead:

"If it weren't for Yunxin's prank, we might not have known that there was a branch of the Su family in Qingzhou."

Li Ma smiled broadly:

"Wantang, even if he were, he wouldn't have a deep connection with our Su family. Besides, you're not getting any younger, and the second young master of the Li family is pursuing you quite aggressively. Why don't you..."

"Li Ma, don't mention it. This matter can't be rushed. You know the current situation of Xuanmen Escort Agency. If things continue like this, I'm afraid there will be problems."

"Sigh, your brother is good-for-nothing. He idles away his days, and the money only goes out and never comes back. How many more years can you keep running the household? This family business may eventually be handed over to someone else."

"Aunt Li..."

Su Wantang got up and didn't stay any longer.

She usually doesn't come over unless something's wrong, otherwise it's never anything good, she'll just keep nagging about her endless wedding plans.

"Sigh, this girl."

……

A gentle breeze swept through the hall, bringing a refreshing coolness.

Su Mu opened all the doors and windows and lay on the bed, feeling incredibly comfortable.

Since the Ghost Office doesn't require daily duty shifts.

That would be much easier.

But it's about making money.

It's really quite troublesome.

I can't exactly go with Lei Yan to help the government officials and earn some reward.

He might even get upset.

Lying in bed, I thought about what I have now.

There are three kinds of talismans.

It can also summon the Shadow Legion.

He has mastered both mental cultivation techniques and martial arts.

hiss……

I always feel like I can do something earth-shattering.

Yet, they were also somewhat hesitant and timid.

He didn't know the reason either.

Just as I was lost in thought, a gust of wind whistled through the air.

He turned his head away.

The teacup on the table trembled violently.

"this……"

He immediately stood up and looked around until he saw a figure in white standing outside the door.

He had seen this person before.

Bai Nongyu, the owner of Tingxuelou.

He frowned slightly.

This is……

Are they coming to kill us?

Do they know that I handed Luo Qiqi over to the Ghost Bureau?

He immediately got out of bed, grabbed his sword, and slowly walked out of the room.

The sound of the flute continued, silencing all other noises and leaving only the constant melody.

Su Mu stood calmly, just looking at the other person.

When the flute music stopped.

Bai Nongyu put down her flute, turned her back to him, and looked at him:

"I didn't expect you to run away after running into me. Do you perhaps want to fight me?"

Su Mu drew his sword, looked at him, and smiled:

"Isn't it because you want to fight me? Otherwise, you certainly wouldn't have come looking for me."

"You, a mere second-realm martial artist, want to fight me? Hahaha, do you think I, Bai Nongyu, have no pride? I'll give you a chance to bring help, otherwise you'll die a horrible death."

"This martial world isn't ruled by you alone, and the capital city isn't a place where your Listening Snow Tower can act with impunity. If it really comes to blows, I'm not afraid of you either."

joke.

The Shadow Legion could overwhelm you if they came out.

And this is the capital city.

No one who doesn't believe in ghosts is nearby.

"If that's the case, then there's no need for further discussion. You're not at the point where I need to resort to force."

Having said that, Bai Nongyu flicked her right sleeve, and a lightning-fast hidden dart flew out.

This hidden weapon is perfect for dealing with a second-level martial artist. Even if you manage to catch a trace of it, you still can't stop the force of your own attack, and you'll die anyway.

That's just how reality is: low-level martial artists end up as dog butchers.