Daily life of slaying demons in the government

Chapter 6 The stink of bugs
Black shark skin is rare, let alone the special handle skin in front of the dorsal fin. Most fur shops don't have it in stock, they just take deposits and then find ways to transfer the goods.

And it doesn't seem out of place when Yang Qian says this.

The reason why it is called "handle leather" is that the black shark skin is the toughest, and it is naturally sweat-permeable and non-slip, making it an excellent material for making sword handles. In addition, the texture is comfortable, and the appearance of the finished product is not comparable to ordinary goods.

"What luck! My trumpet just received a batch of black shark skin a few days ago, and the handle leather is also in stock!"

"Oh? Then bring it over and let me see it."

"Oh, you're kidding, officer. Black shark skins are transported in whole pieces. One piece weighs hundreds of pounds, which is not easy to carry. If you are worried, you can follow me to the warehouse to take a look. When you like it, we can let our leather cutters help you take the skin.

Do you think this is okay?"

Yang Qian nodded, and then followed the clerk to the back of the store.

How could he not know that black shark skin was not easy to move? He just wanted to go to the back of the store, look at the warehouse, and see if there was anything to be found behind the store.

At first, everything was fine. The spacious warehouse was clean and tidy, and the furs were placed in cabinets according to categories. There were special people guarding them, and there were special signs to distinguish the appearance and category of the furs.

Yang Qian had heard about Black Shark Skin when he was on duty last month. The person in question was Chengkun Leather Shop, otherwise he wouldn't have come to mention it today.

When Yang Qian was "looking at the leather", he suddenly saw several people dressed in martial arts robes coming in from the back door, passing the warehouse door and walking into a room.

The fleeting figure shocked Yang Qian. Others might not think that there was anything special about those people, but Yang Qian could sense it. It was the smell of insects that could not be hidden.

Bugs are a derogatory term used by the people of Sandao City to refer to the evil spirits in the mountains. These evil spirits have some natural abilities but do not practice cultivation, so although they are evil spirits, they are not worthy of the word "evil".

This was the case with the Dream Corpse Worm before. However, the Dream Corpse Worm was good at attaching itself to others and hiding well, so it was difficult to detect it in advance.

But not all bugs have the same natural ability as the dream corpse bug. As long as you are sensitive to smell, it is not difficult to distinguish ordinary bugs.

When did the bugs dare to come into the city openly? !

Are the guards at the city gate just for show? !
This discovery made Yang Qian's mind buzz. First, he found it unbelievable. Second, he suddenly felt that the secret investigation task Liu Fu had given him before had underestimated the Liu family. Not only were there mountain bandits, but even demons could enter this house, and they seemed to be familiar with the place!
"Just this one, how much is it?"

"Hehe, I have a good eye. This piece of black shark skin comes from the East China Sea. After it came ashore, it was processed by the top leather craftsman."

"Don't talk nonsense, just tell me how much it costs."

"I'll give you the best discount. Fifty silver coins will cover the cost of cutting and nailing."

"Humph! Do you think I'm stupid? Thirty silver coins, I don't need you to cut it, just cut it off and I'll find someone to do it myself."

After much haggling, the deal was finally concluded at a price of thirty-seven silver coins.

Yang Qian paid the money with a smile, took the leather and left, with the waiter smiling bitterly behind him.

It’s not that you don’t make money at this price, but that you don’t make much.

Back at the yamen, Yang Qian put the black shark skin in a copper box and found Liu Fu.

"Master Liu!"

"Hmm? Are you here? What did you get?"

"Hey, I stopped by the shopping street and saw a nice piece of black shark skin at Chengkun Leather Shop, so I bought it. You said before that the shark skin on the knife handle was rotten, so this piece is perfect for you to use."

As he spoke, Yang Qian handed over the copper box in his hand. The sixty silver coins were not taken for nothing.

Liu Fu took the box with a chuckle and opened it. His eyes were so wide that only a slit remained. He knew that Yang Qian would definitely give something in return, but he didn't expect him to be so generous.

"You are thoughtful!" Liu Fu was not being polite. Yang Qian had remembered something he mentioned casually before, which was really rare.

For the same value, if Yang Qian had directly given Liu Fu thirty-seven taels of silver, Liu Fu would definitely not be as happy as he is now.

A piece of black shark skin can make both the face and the interior complete.

"You are an expert in leather, so I didn't let the leather dealer cut it randomly. I hope you like it."

"Hey, I'm not exaggerating. Who in Sandao City doesn't know that the handle leather I, Liu Fu, make is the best looking and most comfortable to use? There are five steps in making the handle leather, and none of them can be missing."

After an enthusiastic chat over the meal, Liu Fu contentedly picked up the tea and took a sip.

"You didn't come all the way here to give me a gift, did you? Is there something else?"

After collecting the things, Liu Fu talked about his craftsmanship. He leaned back in his chair and put the copper box into the cabinet.

"Master Liu, something is not right with Liu Chengkun's business. When I went to buy leather today, I saw a bug going into the back of their shop."

"Huh?!" Liu Fu sat up straight with a smile on his face.

"Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"

"Yes! I am sure! And there are two of them. They both have human leather masks covering their faces, and they are wearing spice bags and thick leather boots on their feet."

"Can you see any bugs?"

Yang Qian shook his head. The time was too short and he didn't dare to make direct contact for fear of alerting the enemy.

After a pause, Yang Qian continued, "In addition, I received a complaint from a hunter in Wangzhuang, saying that someone took a fire fox skin into the city to sell, but never returned. I asked the soldiers guarding the city and checked the list of people entering the city. The man did enter the city and did not encounter any accidents on the way.

The only shop in Sandao City that can give a good price for such high-quality furs is Chengkun Leather Shop. So I suspect that Chengkun Leather Shop is murdering people and stealing goods.”

Liu Fu nodded, asked some more details, and finally said: "These situations you mentioned need to be further verified, they are too vague now. But this Liu family does not look simple. Since there are bugs, there may be thieves and bandits, you must be more careful when investigating.

On the one hand, don't let the news leak out, and on the other hand, pay attention to safety."

"I understand. But Master Liu, do you think we need to inform the garrison about the bugs that have entered the city?"

Liu Fu waved his hand without even thinking about it. He didn't say why, but he clearly rejected Yang Qian's idea.

"I understand. If I find anything else, I will report it to Master Liu."

"Well, do it well. If you can get this done by the end of the year, you will definitely get an excellent evaluation this year.

Old Zheng from the next team is about to retire, and all his subordinates are useless. If you can impress Master Wang, you still have a chance to compete. Do you understand what I mean?

Remember! Don’t make mistakes, don’t be ostentatious, and don’t be too smart! "

Coming out of Liu Fu's duty room, Yang Qian was still a little confused. What was going on? Why did they suddenly talk about promotion?
(End of this chapter)