Forced to be a villain, my righteousness comes first

Chapter 40 Clue 2
The backup plan was useless, and the procedure of entering the house was completed so easily. Li Xing did not expect that things would go so smoothly.

Seeing the city lord is just an excuse, his real purpose is to enter the city lord's mansion first to see the structure of the city lord's mansion, and second to see if he can find out some news about Xiao Liu.

Of course, Li Xing doesn't have much hope for this, but it's better than doing nothing at this moment!
After doing this, Li Xing will try to find Mr. Ran, relying on Mr. Ran's contacts and influence in the city.Maybe it's not a big problem to catch a little gangster.

In the end, Li Xing didn't believe that Xiao Liu would get into any outrageous troubles, and asking about beheading must be a misunderstanding!
Li Xing thought so optimistically.

In the afternoon, Li Xing appeared at the east side entrance of the City Lord's Mansion on time.

Having rested enough, Chief Meng Shi, who looked energetic at the moment, was already waiting there.

As soon as he saw Li Xing, he waved to Li Xing, and then led him back to the city gate.

The guard at the city gate saw this scene, smiled and said to Meng Shichang

"Brother Meng's business is booming!"

"Good talk, good talk!"

Chief Meng Shi quietly stuffed two pieces of silver seals, and the guards took them skillfully. They simply searched Li Xing's body and saw that he was not carrying any dangerous weapons, so he raised his hand and let him go.

The whole process is extremely smooth, and it can be seen at a glance that these guys are not novices.

Chief Meng Shi led the way, leading Li Xing through the thick bluestone wall and into the city lord's mansion.

"This is the city guard camp and the martial arts field. It is more convenient to enter and exit, but if you want to leave this courtyard and go to other places, the procedures are very complicated."

"Brother, I don't lie to you either. For your 100 taels of tickets, I can at most take you to the square in front of the Tiantong Hall where the mayor works. You don't have to think about going in to find the mayor. This business starts at 2000 taels." , It depends on the mood of the city lord. Then, you can go up to the city tower for a stroll, and other places such as the back garden or the library will need to be charged extra! 200 taels plus one place, and if you want to copy the library, you will have to pay extra."

Uh, Li Xing was a little stunned when he heard it. What does the price tag mean? Has the City Lord's Mansion been turned into a scenic spot by you?
What is that guy in the dungeon trying to climb over the wall for?
"Ha, Brother Meng, it sounds like he's quite skilled in business!"

"No way, it's just to support the family! The city lord and the commander don't care about these things!"

"I don't know, how do you quote for the dungeon?"

"For the dungeon, the whole journey is 200 taels. I don't recommend you to go to the dungeon. The place in Shili City has been quiet for the past few years. Where can there be any prisoners to see?"

Good guy, I saved 200 taels inside and out!

Li Xing was slightly happy in his heart, but was quickly suppressed by anxiety.

"According to Brother Meng, the City Lord's Mansion is composed of the City Guard Camp, the Tournament Field, the Dungeon, the Tiantong Hall, the Back Garden and the Library Pavilion?"

"There is also a harem where the city lord lives, but it is not open there, and even I can only enter when I am on duty!"

In other words, if Xiao Liu is in the City Lord's Mansion right now, then the most likely place may be the city guard camp where he is right now.

While chatting, Meng Shichang led Li Xing and began to wander around the city guard camp. The city guards here can be seen everywhere. Those on duty are all in armor, with stern faces and hurried expressions, while those who are not on duty wear casual clothes. Take a leisurely stroll, but try not to lean towards the place where the person on duty is.

Along the way, Li Xing still saw hundreds of city guards.

The barracks where they rested was also very simple, apart from rows of dormitories where people came in and out at any time, it was a huge martial arts arena, and there didn't seem to be any place where people might hide or interrogate.

Until Li Xing saw an independent room in the corner of the martial arts field, it was not too big or small, far away from the barracks, it seemed that there was no need for its existence.

So he asked Meng Shizhang curiously: "Why does that house look so gloomy?"

Meng Shichang followed Li Xing's eyes, and couldn't help but shuddered instantly: "That's not a good place!"

"There are a lot of thorns in the city guard camp. It is meaningless to beat and scold these rough-skinned and thick-skinned guys, so there is this ghost place!"

"The inside is narrow and only a few feet square. People inside can't even sit down. Turning around is an extravagant hope. The surroundings are dark and there is no light. There is only a gap for ventilation. I will lock you up for 2 days!"

As he spoke, Meng Shichang couldn't help shivering, as if recalling some not-so-beautiful memories.

"To be honest, it's hell! Ever since this ghostly place came into existence, city guards who made mistakes would rather be beaten by dozens of boards than go inside!"

Li Xing nodded gently following Meng Shichang's explanation, but put this place as the target of his innermost suspicion, rolled his eyes, and asked tentatively: "It sounds like it's not a big deal! Xi Jinping People from Wuzhong, this bit of suffering should be bearable, right?"

"Heh," Meng Shichang smiled and did not refute: "Go, I will take you in for a visit!"

After speaking, he led Li Xing towards the hut.

Unexpectedly, the two city guards standing in front of the hut saw Meng Shichang's arrival, crossed their halberds in their hands, and blocked Meng Shichang's way.

Meng Shichang looked at the two sergeants unhappily, "What's wrong, why don't you just go in and have a look?"

The two city guards were obviously acquaintances of Chief Meng Shi, and immediately said: "Lao Meng, stop making trouble, there are people inside!"

"Yo, what unlucky ghost again!"

Hearing Cheng Wei's words, Chief Meng Shi didn't insist, he just looked at the small black room and clicked his tongue, gloating about the people inside.

The question was so beautiful that Li Xing was about to applaud Meng Shichang. This was the question he wanted.

The two city guards shook their heads, but did not answer.

Seeing them like this, Meng Shichang nodded tactfully, and did not entangle the two of them any more, but turned around and smiled embarrassedly at Li Xing.

"Forgive me!"

Li Xing smiled and nodded in response, but his ears had already been pricked up, wanting to hear any movement from inside, but there was no echo.

A simple torture place, Xiao Liu may be here, if someone wants to get something from him...

But is it possible?Is there anything in a street gangster that deserves such a solemn reception from the city lord?
Keeping this doubt in mind, he followed Meng Shichang around the 100-liang tourist route.

To be honest, 100 taels to visit the city lord's mansion, plus a full-course commentary tour guide, seems to be a bit worth the money... Li Xing comforted himself forcibly.

The towering wall isolates everything from the outside, with one post at three steps and one sentry at ten steps, keeping the entire city wall airtight.

But how wary the city guards, which have been in peace for a long time, can still be. Li Xing can see it from the fact that he is now in the city wall that should have been heavily guarded.

It was indeed not much different from what he had imagined!

When he was on the city wall, Li Xing also carefully observed the periphery of the city wall. It was smooth and without the slightest point of effort.

And behind the city wall in the direction facing the inn where suspect No. [-] lived, the Tongtian Temple of the city lord is next to it.

For a mere 100 taels, Li Xing has already grasped the general structure of the entire city lord's mansion, as well as the positions of the city guards. He just needs to inquire about the time for changing shifts...

As long as he can climb over this high bluestone wall, Li Xing feels that he can enter and leave the City Lord's Mansion at will!

In Meng Shichang's smiling farewell, Li Xing ended today's tour. I have to say, it was very rewarding!

The next step is to go find the supernatural Mr. Ran.

Hope it will be as smooth as today!

(End of this chapter)