Chronicles of Celestial Origins

After hearing this, Fan Zheng asked: "So, when he killed Lin Quan that day, he didn't know that he was the one who stole the elixir. He was killed just because he said something without knowing it, and you didn't go to Lin Quan's cave or store anything afterwards. The stolen goods were found in the bag, but a few other people put the blame on him, so it was logical to think that he was the one who stole the elixir. In fact, you have no conclusive evidence. "

"Yes, there was no conclusive evidence when Uncle Tang executed Lin Quan. He only launched an investigation into it afterwards. The investigation was not the responsibility of the disciples, but was led by the disciples of the Guard Hall, Huang Qiansheng. Therefore, the disciples have not found any conclusive evidence. Don't know."

"Besides killing Lin Quan, did Tangning do anything else that violated the sect's rules?"

"Disciple doesn't know."

"The three areas under our jurisdiction in Jingyuan Pavilion, the Pingling Mountain Spiritual Mine, the Fengyan Mountain Spiritual Vein and the Xuangan Valley Spiritual Vein. Did he enrich himself while he was in charge?"

"The Pingling Mountain Ling Mine has strict mining standards and systems. Every year, the personnel who receive materials from the brigade will check and keep corresponding records. There is absolutely no case of enriching one's own pockets or embezzling spiritual stones. As for Fengyan Mountain and Xuangan Valley, they are not disciples. Within the scope of responsibility, the disciples know nothing about the situation there."

Fan Zheng waved to the two people below: "You go out first."

The two stood up and walked out of the hall, and the door closed again.

With a move in his hand, Fan Zheng took a photo of the dark green talisman on the lower table and pointed it at it, and the talisman's light disappeared.

"Now there are only you and me, and there are no more ears here. I understand your concerns, and I don't want to embarrass you. The following conversation will be treated as our private chat, and no records will be made. I can guarantee that you will not be included in the conversation." What do you think if the words are revealed?"

Yan Liang said: "What does Uncle Fan want to know?"

"Except for the two spiritual veins in Fengyan Mountain and Xuanqian Valley, how much do you have left each year besides the share you hand over to the sect?"

Yan Liang was silent for a while and said: "I don't know the exact number of disciples. I only heard that one or two thousand beads will be left behind, but."

"But what?"

"In the past, our annual funding was more than 20 million. In the meeting two days ago, Uncle Tang talked about the new financial allocation plan, and it was confirmed that the funding will increase to about 35 million in the future."

"Oh? It's so much higher? Where does it come from?"

"He didn't say."

"Besides this matter, are there any clues you can provide? For example, does he have any illegal activities such as setting up lynchings, or does he have any grudges with others?"

"Uncle Tang not only executed Lin Quan in the meeting hall that day, but also injured six monks in the guard hall. As for his grievances with others, the disciple really doesn't know. Uncle Tang can ask Junior Brother Huang Qiansheng, who is in charge of guarding the spiritual mine, about Lin Quan's matter. He knows more about it than I do, and I heard that next year's spot in the Spirit Gathering Formation was originally going to be given to him, but because of the theft of the elixir, Senior Uncle Tang Ning changed his attitude and gave the spot to Junior Sister Yang Qiushui. ”

"Only this?"

"Disciple has fully explained everything he knows and has not concealed anything."

"Okay, you go ahead!" Fan Zheng waved his hand.

"Disciple, please leave." Yan Liang turned around and left the room.

Not long after, Huang Qiansheng came in from outside and bowed.

"There is no one else here, let's get straight to the point! Huang Qiansheng, you should know why we are here! Just now, Tangning was escorted to the brigade. We have some matters that we need your cooperation in investigating."

"Yes, disciple, tell me everything you know."

"Let's talk about Tang Ning's murder of Lin Quan first! You are the disciple in charge of the Guard Hall, and he is one of your subordinates. I believe you know the whole story better than others. Please tell me in detail."

Huang Qiansheng then truthfully confessed the whole thing.

"Tangning sent you to search for the elixir stolen by Lin Quan. Did you find it?"

"No."

"In other words, so far, there is no evidence to prove that Lin Quan stole the elixir."

"We can't be 100% sure, but we can basically lock it in because it is clearly recorded in the entry and exit register of the headquarters. Lin Quan went out once on November 1st. It is believed that he transferred the stolen elixir at this time."

"When did he come back?"

"That evening."

"What does this prove?"

"The disciple and Uncle Tang checked the images left in the storage room between heaven and earth. Based on inference, it was determined that the person who stole the elixir was one of the seven guard temple recruitment monks accompanying the shipment. During this period, he was the only one who had been out. Several other members of the Guard Hall have stayed in the spiritual mine and have never been out, so there is no chance of transfer. Coupled with their unanimous confessions, it can be concluded that he transferred the elixir at this time. "

"These are just your one-sided inferences without evidence. In fact, you did not find the stolen elixir, nor did you find anything in Linquan Cave or in his storage bag. Two hundred and fifty beads of elixir, according to the market How much is the spiritual stone worth, at least two million. Do all the items in his storage bag add up to two million? "

Huang Qiansheng remained silent.

Fan Zheng continued: "Do you know why I sent them away to talk to you alone?"

"Disciple doesn't know."

"I heard that there is some conflict between you and Tangning. Originally, the quota for the Spirit Gathering Formation next year should be yours, but he went against his promise and assigned this opportunity to someone else. If you can cooperate, I can ask Inspector Hao for instructions to transfer this quota to someone else. Once again, I hand it over to you. Tangning is now a prisoner and his recommendation is invalid. It's not too late. With just a word from Inspector Hao, the matter of the Spirit Gathering Formation can be easily settled."

Huang Qiansheng's eyes flickered and he hesitated for a while before he said, "What do you need from me, uncle?"

Fan Zhengdao: "You are an old man from the fifth team. I don't need to tell you more about Lin Quan's identity. I just want to tell you that Inspector He is furious and vows to investigate Tang Ning in accordance with the law."

"Now the fact that Tang Ning secretly killed Lin Quan is very clear. The key is whether Lin Quan committed the crime of stealing the elixir. You know, for him to be able to achieve this position, he must have the support of the top leaders of the alliance."

"If Lin Quan is found to be the one who stole the elixir, then Tangning will still have something to defend during the interrogation. In addition, with the help of the people behind him, although it can be guaranteed that he will be punished, it is hard to say to what extent. ”

"If Lin Quan cannot be identified as the person who secretly stole the elixir, Tangning's crime of killing innocent people and recruiting monks cannot be defended. No matter how capable the people behind him are, they are powerless in the face of irrefutable evidence."

"Once this crime is confirmed, jail time will be inevitable."

"You are the only person who has been fully involved in this matter and knows the causes and consequences. I think you should know what should be said and what should not be said."

"After this is done, if you don't want to stay here anymore, Inspector He can transfer you to the brigade. Of course, this is all based on your own choice, how about it?"

"Yes, disciple understands."

Fan Zheng nodded and said: "Very good. Based on Lin Quan's case, we need to learn as much as possible about his other illegal things. The more crimes he commits, the greater our winning rate will be. What can you do? Help us?"

Huang Qiansheng thought for a while: "It has only been less than half a year since he officially took office, and he has not committed many crimes. In addition to killing Lin Quan, he also injured six other recruitment monks of the Guard Hall. I think this can be used as an additional charge."

"I heard about this. Are there any other cases?"

"Among the five people seriously injured by him, there is a cultivator named Zheng Chao. I heard that he has some relationship with the great uncle of Hu Shui, the painter of the alliance manager."

"Oh? Who is this Zheng Chao painted by Hu Shui?"

"I don't know the specific relationship. I only heard that Manager Hu arranged for him to come to our team."

"Why did Tangning announce an increase of more than 10 million yuan in funding? Where did he get this money?"

"Disciple doesn't know."

"Did he violate any rules regarding the spiritual mine?"

"should not."

"During the more than half a year he was in power, did he impose any private punishments or other acts?"

"As far as my disciples know, no."

"Okay! I will ask for a written record of the evidence later. You know what to say!"

"clear."

……………

Huajian Pavilion, Fengwei Mountain, Xuanling Boat slowly sailed into the light curtain and stopped on a towering mountain peak.

"Junior Brother Tang, Fengwei Mountain is here, please come!" The stone door was pushed open, and Ma Long said.

Tangning stood up and left the room without saying a word.

Ma Long led the way, with two disciples behind him, as if escorting prisoners, and they arrived in front of a stone chamber in a large hall.

"Junior Brother Tang, you can rest here first. If you need anything, just tell them." Ma Long pushed open the room, which was clean and bright. There was only a stone table and a few stone pedals, and nothing else.

"When can I see Uncle Xie?"

"I will report to him immediately, please wait patiently here for a moment." Ma Long turned around and left the room, closed the stone door, and ordered the two disciples beside him: "You guys are guarding here, and no one is allowed to visit privately. This is Inspector He’s order.”