I was just solving crimes, how could I become an immortal?

Chapter 132 Secret Fight
  On the second day, the sun shyly hid behind the dark clouds, plunging Shangjiang City into a gloomy rain.

The female official died, the headmaster was killed, and a black ring that angered the emperor was left outside.

The atmosphere in Shangjiang City was as solemn as black clouds over the city. Everyone knew that a storm was coming.

And Cao An, who was appointed by the emperor, was at the eye of the storm at the moment. His every move affected the direction of the entire court.

But he didn't move. He stayed in the Qingyi Department for a whole day. No matter what the outside world speculated, he still calmly continued his practice.

The last reward allowed him to obtain 500 [Tian Yuan Qi].

According to Cao An's understanding, using the big head himself and giving some of it to the small arowana as feed will also be a big help when it is cultivated in the future.

But in recent days, he discovered that his little dragon fish had evolved, and its blue scales began to slowly change into white.

This kind of white is not silver like the silver arowana, but pure white.

It is as if the little fish has absorbed the purest power in the world and is evolving towards the purest stage.

As for whether this evolution is good?
  Cao An’s evaluation is: Invincible!
  Because the pure white dragon fish can actually help him absorb [Tian Yuan Qi].

I gave it a wisp myself, and the little dragon fish absorbed it happily. Not long after, a new force was fed back into the body.

This returning power, with the blessing of Xiaolongyu, is almost the same as the benefit he himself absorbed.

Even because the dragon fish absorbs it faster, it is more efficient than messing around on his own.

Then he is still practicing.

"I'll leave all the problems of absorbing [Tian Yuan Yi Qi] to you in the future!" Cao An touched Xiao Yu's head, and received a happy response from Xiao Yu, "咻咻咻~".

Cao An, who felt like he had found a treasure, simply picked up the sword and began to practice the sword skills in full swing. Xiaoyu was on the side to assist in the attack. One person and one fish were in perfect harmony, and his realm was advancing rapidly.

But he was in harmony, but outside it was a mess.

……

On the third day, in the emperor's palace.

Emperor Wan Jing, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly finished his exercises. The longevity incense floating around his body was inhaled into his body as he exhaled, trying hard to maintain his dream of immortality.

But for some reason, he had been feeling restless these past few days, as if a disaster was about to come.

Are there really treacherous ministers and traitors who are trying to seize his throne?
  Emperor Wan Jing opened his eyes and glanced at Eunuch Yu, who had lowered his eyebrows.

"Cao An, have you found any clues in the past two days?"

"Reporting to your Majesty, Cao An has not left the Tsing Yi Department since yesterday." Eunuch Yu is also paying attention to Cao An's movements.

But that person seemed to be sick in bed, hiding in the Tsing Yi Department and not coming out. It was really puzzling.

Emperor Wan Jing frowned: "What does he mean by this? My merits and demerits last time were equal, but he still dares to get emotional?"

Hearing Emperor Wan Jing's displeasure, Eunuch Yu quickly explained to Cao An: "Back to the emperor, I think Cao An didn't have such thoughts. After all, he went to the harem to investigate early the morning before yesterday, and he did his best. Presumably... he found it. What evidence?”

"The evidence was found the day before yesterday? Is it that fast?"

Emperor Wan Jing lowered his head and thought for a moment, and then decided to ask clearly: "Tell me all the details of Cao An's investigation that day. Don't hide it!"

"Yes." Eunuch Yu was a little nervous.

To be honest, he didn't know the progress of Cao An's investigation. He just felt that the random questions he was asking were very strange.

But since Emperor Wan Jing wanted to listen, he could only repeat it word for word.

Emperor Wan Jing was able to rule the dynasty for decades, so he was certainly not an ordinary person.

When he heard that Cao An met the queen, his face was shocked, and Emperor Wan Jing stood up suddenly.

"He saw the queen's face in shock. Why didn't you say this before?"

Eunuch Yu knew that he was in trouble, so he quickly knelt down and explained: "Cao An is just a new official who doesn't understand the etiquette of the harem, so he was embarrassed for a while. After the old slave reminded him, he came back to his senses. Thinking about it, it was just a trivial matter. That’s all.”

"A small thing? When Cao An came to court for the first time, he dared to argue with the three judges. Do you think the queen's appearance can shock Cao An to the point of losing his composure?"

Emperor Wan Jing's scolding finally made Eunuch Yu understand.

"Cao An was not shocked at all, but he discovered something using Si Tianjian's secret technique."

Emperor Wan Jing's eyes showed a vigilant look: "Where else did he go after he came out of the Queen's Palace?"

"No, Cao An left immediately."

"Leave directly? Did he say anything at the end?"

"He said: No more checking. There is already enough information and we need to go back and sort it out."

"Sure enough, Cao An must have discovered some clues about the queen, so he stopped suddenly. Humph, that kid is really afraid of death!"

A smile suddenly appeared on Emperor Wan Jing's lips.

He felt as if he had grasped Cao An's weakness: his fear of death.

Last time he wanted a gold medal to investigate the case, but this time he suddenly hid when he met the queen. Such a greedy person who is afraid of death should not be a threat.

"Pang Shi, go find Cao An and ask about the progress."

"My lord, take your orders!"

Pang Shi came back, and after a day and two nights of fierce fighting, he finally cooperated with the gangsters and stabilized the turmoil in the ghost market.

He originally thought that after returning to report, he could go back and catch up on some sleep. He didn't want to be sent out as soon as he walked in with his front foot.

Then Cao An, how come he causes so many troubles every day!
  Of course, Pangshi couldn't neglect it, and he didn't dare to neglect it.

Because this matter already involves the prince and the queen, with Emperor Wan Jing's character, if a major problem is discovered, it is not impossible to change the prince.

That is something that will shake the foundation of the country!

Pang Shi quickly told his father the news. When necessary, the Pang family might have to take sides.

As for how he chooses...

"I'll take my side, Cao An, let's go to the head office!"

Pang Shi rushed to the Tsing Yi Department cursing and asked the officer in the hall about Cao An's situation.

The result he was most afraid of hearing now was that it was three o'clock in the day and Cao An was still sleeping, which meant that he really gave up the investigation.

Fortunately, the police officer told him that all the senior officials of the Tsing Yi Department were busy in the backyard.

Pang Shi was shocked when he heard it. It seemed that he had misunderstood. The Tsing Yi Department was not idle, but the outside world didn't understand it.

Look, aren’t we gathering in the backyard early in the morning?
  After receiving the consent, Pang Shi walked into the backyard of the Tsing Yi Department with anticipation, and then...

He saw the daily routine of the masters of the Tsing Yi Department burying their colleagues alive...

Click~click~
  Shovel after shovel of soil was being filled into the pit. Sanyang was lying in the pit with his eyes closed and his body tied by chains.

"Put in more soil and bury it more tightly."

"The head is all buried, where are the seeds?"

"Here, plant the Corpse Flower and Dao Soul Fruit on his forehead together, hoping they will sprout."

"Do you want to pour some water on him? Or pee on his head?"

Pang Shi: ... What is a pervert? These people in the Tsing Yi Department are perverts, whether it is their strength or their indifferent attitude, they are all perverts.

Burying colleagues alive in broad daylight? If he accidentally bumped into me, he wouldn't be killed and silenced!

Pangshi now stood blankly in the corridor, looking at the busy people in the distance, and almost turned away in fear.

Fortunately, Cao An saw him. He stuck the shovel in his hand on the ground and asked jokingly: "Hey, Pang Duzhi, you're here! You look like you haven't woken up. Have you stayed up late recently?"

"I didn't sleep at all." Pang Shi reluctantly replied, looking at the ground in front of him.

No more, the whole person was buried in the soil. The Emotional Tsing Yi Department gathered early in the morning not to handle the case, but to bury the body!
  Cao An came over and patted him on the shoulder, with a smile on his face that made Pang Shi worried that he would take action.

"Look at how scared you are. We are treating Monk Sanyang."

"Treating diseases? Do you treat people by burying them in the ground?"

"What else? I haven't seen any cure outside! I can only try to bury it."

Cao An's logic made Pang Shi unable to refute it for a while.

It should be considered a precautionary measure.

Anyway, if it can't be cured, just treat it to death, bury it and try some folk remedies.

If the person is really dying, it can save time and worry. There is no need to dig it out, just erect a monument and insert it.

Cao An was even considerate and invited the strange girl Xiaojiu, who was squatting aside and waiting, holding a dagger in his hand, as if he would give Sanyang a knife at any time to help him transcend.

Taking a deep breath, Pangshi tried to calm himself down.

He asked Cao An, who was not doing his job properly: "Today is the third day of the deadline given to you by the Holy Spirit. Have you finished investigating your case?"

"Of course I haven't finished the investigation. I'll go and hand over the report after I finish the investigation." Cao An replied matter-of-factly.

"Since the investigation hasn't been completed, why are you staying in the Tsing Yi Department?"

"Waiting for clues!"

"Waiting for clues?" Pang Shiqi asked: "Can clues still come?"

"Of course, weren't you the first to take the bait?" Cao An looked at him with a half-smile, which surprised Pang Shi.

I was about to say something when suddenly several servants came running outside.

"Lord Shuixiu, Minister Feng of the Ministry of War would like to see you."

"Lord Shuixiu, the Privy Council is secretly asking for an interview."

"Master Shuixiu, I would like to see you, Wai Lang, a member of the Ministry of Etiquette. Also accompanying me are..." The officer paused for a moment and looked at Pang Shi.

Cao An knew what he meant and waved his hand for him to continue.

"There are also five princes accompanying us."

Pang Shi couldn't help but tremble in his heart when he heard Tongchuan's name, and he couldn't help but look at Cao An with admiration.

The limited investigation and the sudden stagnation of work have plunged the court into suspicion.

Just like Cao An said, the fish will take the bait on its own.

Why did Pangzi come? It was precisely because Cao An entered the harem to investigate on the first day and made no further moves after that.

Combined with his glorious record in the past, many people will wonder if Cao An already knows the answer? Is the murderer related to the only queen investigated?
  Once suspicion arises, no one can sit still.

Emperor Wan Jing sent Pang Shi to understand the situation; the prince's party sent Feng Shilang to visit.

Now even the fifth prince is here in person, with the obvious intention of stepping on his competitors.

If he cooperates with the Privy Council's investigation, Cao An will stay at home, and people from two groups will rush to give him clues.

Cao An patted Pang Shi on the shoulder and explained: "Even you misjudged that the leader committed suicide, which shows that the murderer's level is much higher than that of ordinary people. I am two days behind the murderer's actions, and he will not give me any clues." I left a clue."

"So, you went to the queen's place on purpose?"

"The queen herself invited me, and I did find some clues."

The person who knows himself best is often his opponent.

Cao An only revealed some doubts about the queen, and the fifth prince would come to the house on his own without him having to worry about it.

He asked everyone to continue burying Sanyang alive, and even reminded him kindly to leave a monument. Everyone in the province got busy and forgot about him.

After leaving the backyard, the servant pointed out to him the guests in several side rooms. The first person Cao An wanted to see was naturally the fifth prince. After all, he was a member of the royal family, and it would not be good to neglect him.

Entering the side hall, there is a young man in casual clothes in front of him. After all, it is a private visit and he does not want others to know his whereabouts.

Judging from the appearance, he is obviously more immature than King An and the Crown Prince, but his aloof posture is much heavier than those two.

Cao An bowed and said, "I have met the fifth prince, Cao An."

"No formalities, I am here for a private visit. There is no need to be formal."

Although these words sounded very casual, the arrogance in his tone and demeanor still overflowed a little uncontrollably.

On the other hand, the Yuanwailang beside him smiled and came up to get close to him: "Haha! The name of Cao Shuixiu is so popular! The fifth prince is visiting the people today and passed by here to make some friends."

Make friends? Are you sure your fifth prince is here to make friends?
  Facing Cao An, he didn't show a smile and just sat there sipping tea. He seemed to be reluctant!

Cao An didn't point it out, and responded with a few words with a smile. He even called the servants and put out fruits and cakes, showing that he wanted to treat guests seriously.

Anyway, he's not in a hurry, and if you don't open your mouth, let's talk slowly.

Of course, the fifth prince could not stay for a long time. Emperor Wan Jing was so wary of the harem that he did not even allow them official positions, let alone personal officials.

As time went by, he became very troublesome.

After a few words of courtesy, he simply said frankly and openly: "Cao An, you went to the harem to investigate the day before yesterday. Did you gain anything?"

"Your Highness, you won't gain much from your return?"

"Hmph, of course you have gained nothing. All the records about Si Yi have been destroyed. You can't find out even if you want to."

Hearing this arrogant tone, Cao An wanted to laugh.

It wasn't that he gained nothing, but he didn't check it at all. Just as he expected, all the files about Ye Siyi were gone.

Cao An thought it was a fake, but he didn't expect the other party to be more violent and burned it directly.

"I am a stupid official. I don't know what the record your Highness is talking about is of any use."

"Of course it's the Queen who is sneaky..."

"Ahem!" The Yuanwailang next to him coughed violently, reminding him to be reserved.

You can just curse a few times in private, but you can openly speak ill of the Queen without fear of being caught.

Cao An looked at this person in a funny way, and the official of the Ministry of Rites, Wailang, quickly smiled and explained: "When Ye Siyi ordered clothes for the harem, the relevant records left behind, including some records of my Ministry of Rites, were also destroyed."

The other party was very deft in his actions, but his technique was a bit unprofessional. In Cao An's opinion, burning the records would make it easier for him to lie, but it was somewhat incompatible with the suicide technique he had arranged before.

"But what can these records show?"

"It's not important what you say." Yuan Wailang smiled softly, approached Cao An and whispered, "What's important is that Ye Siyi is a confidant of the queen, and the person who burned the record is the prince's person."

(End of this chapter)