Pawn Crossing the River

Lei Xiaohuan expected Li Tianlan to distance himself so lightly.

The older the guy is, the more slippery he is. After all, those who are not slippery may have left early, died, or are depressed. The rest are sifted out by the waves.

Lei Xiaohuan was not surprised by this. Her intention was not to convict Li Tianlan with a simple confession, but to arouse the suspicion.

People in the world often say, don't scare the grass and scare the snake, be careful to scare the snake. Lei Xiaohuan did the opposite this time and directly alerted the enemy.

Li Tianlan, this old snake, has been dormant deep in the grass, hiding in the dark. Lei Xiaohuan wanted to scare him out and put him within sight, which was better than letting him continue to hide in the grass.

Li Tianlan came to the stage from behind the scenes. Although it couldn't hurt him, it still made him passive.

At this time, Li Mingzhi spoke: "What Master Li said is true. I wonder if Master Lei has any questions?"

Lei Xiaohuan stood up and said, "I have no doubts anymore, but Jin Que still has some doubts."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone's expressions changed.

Li Mingcheng, who was leaning on the back of the chair, subconsciously sat up straight. Li Mingzhi's expression also changed, and he didn't look good.

Zhang Yuelu remained silent, and now looked at Qi Xuansu.

Qi Xuansu's eyes happened to be looking at him as well. As soon as their eyes met, they quickly separated.

Lei Xiaohuan took out a Zimu Talisman and turned it into a light curtain as tall as a person.

There is only one chair on the other side of the light curtain.

After a moment, Pei Xuanzhi's figure appeared in the light curtain and sat on the chair.

Through the Zimu Talisman, it seemed as if Donghua Zhenren had also come to the venue.

Everyone stood up and saluted Master Donghua.

Not to mention that Master Shenzhi is one level higher than ordinary Masters. Even among the thirty-six Masters, there are rankings. Master Donghua is undoubtedly the top of the thirty-six Masters. Master Qingwei was only ranked second, and Master Cihang was ranked third.

What's more, the real Donghua at this moment also represents Jinque.

No one dares to neglect.

Master Donghua looked around and said straight to the point: "I have read the confession. Master Li said that he had no responsibility. So whose responsibility is it? Is it the responsibility of the investigation team? Master Li, please answer me."

Li Tianlan didn't dare not reply, nor did he dare to practice Tai Chi again. He said in a deep voice: "Ye Xiu is crazy and insane. I am guilty of negligence and should bear part of the responsibility."

Master Donghua looked at him: "Positions and grades cannot be hereditary, but Taiping Money can be passed down from generation to generation. They use their ancestral property to buy houses and land, and do business. They are fair and aboveboard, and no one can make mistakes. As the second deputy palace master, he is busy with official duties , You have to take care of your own cultivation, and if you don’t have time to take care of the property yourself, it is reasonable to hire others to take care of it for you. Of course, it is an oversight at best.”

Li Tianlan said: "Although my Taoist sect does not value the personal attachment of a master-slave relationship, this may not be the case outside the Taoist sect. Ye Xiu uses my name on weekdays and does countless things that violate the law. I didn't notice it in time. Mistake. I will definitely cooperate with the investigation team to investigate the case thoroughly."

Master Donghua stopped looking at him and turned to Zhang Yuelu: "Qingxiao."

"Qingxiao" is Zhang Yuelu's cousin. Master Donghua calls Li Tianlan "Zhenren Li", but calls Zhang Yuelu by his first name. Although it is a distinction between relatives and distant relatives, it still has some elder meaning.

"Yes." Zhang Yuelu responded.

"You did a good job, a very good job." Master Donghua praised, "You should be the first to contribute to this investigation."

Zhang Yuelu hurriedly said: "Master Donghua has given me the award, but Yuelu doesn't dare to accept it."

This is Zhang Yuelu's true words. In her opinion, the first crime should actually be Qi Xuansu. It was Qi Xuansu who accidentally killed Su Ran and was involved in Liu Futong's major case. It was also he who discovered Bai Xiaojin, but these cannot be put into the future. On the surface.

Master Donghua said: "I did not say this alone, it was approved by all three deputy masters."

Everyone was shocked.

Zhang Yuelu's expression also changed slightly.

It’s not surprising that the Earth Master commended him and the Celestial Master praised him, but why did the National Master also recognize Zhang Yuelu?

Was it the statements of the other two deputy head masters that forced the Imperial Master to agree? Or does the National Preceptor feel that Zhang Yuelu has nothing to do with the overall situation, and is using this to show his support for the investigation? Or maybe the Imperial Master has other intentions that they haven't thought of yet?

Master Donghua had no intention of explaining, and continued: "This case is very involved. The three deputy masters have all asked about it. Jin Que attaches great importance to it. If anyone dares to obstruct and sabotage it, he will be severely punished."

After Master Donghua finished speaking, he suddenly looked at Qi Xuansu: "Tian Yuan."

No one expected that Master Donghua would take the initiative to talk to a small fifth-grade Taoist priest.

For a moment, everyone's eyes fell on Qi Xuansu.

Those who know Qi Xuansu's details are just that. Many people who recognize Qi Xuansu can't help but feel surprised.

For example, Li Mingcheng, it turns out that this guy is not only a subordinate of Lei Xiaohuan, but also related to Donghua Zhenren, so he should have some connection with the Pei family.

There was also Mu Jin. She had been wondering why Qi Xuansu suddenly went to Ziweitang. At this time, she suddenly realized that she had climbed into the path of Donghua Zhenren. Her first reaction was that Qi Xuansu was a traitor, but then she thought about it and found that Zhang Yuelu was not unhappy about this, and the relationship between the two became closer. Then she thought that Zhang Yuelu rose to prominence because of the Earth Master's favor, and he also had a relationship with Quanzhen Taoism. It had a lot to do with it. She suddenly felt that Zhang Yuelu might be happy to see this happen.

Lin Youzhen and Mr. Jiao were also in the auditorium. They were very surprised at first to see Qi Xuansu in charge of recording. When they saw Donghua Zhenren asking Zhang Yuelu first and then Qi Xuansu, they were even more surprised and speechless.

This wild Taoist priest has such a great background!

Could it be that she misjudged that this person was not a wild Taoist priest, but a son of a maverick family? Otherwise, how could Master Donghua recognize him? It turns out that there is a real person named Qi on Taiping Road.

The more Lin Youzhen thought about it, the more she felt that this was a possibility, and she had vaguely heard that Zhang Yuelu once brought a man named Qi to Dazhen Mansion. Could it be Qi Xuansu?

Qi Xuansu was also quite surprised, but still responded: "Yes."

Master Donghua looked Qi Xuansu up and down: "Linge has told me everything about you, very good."

Qi Xuansu lowered his head slightly: "I can't bear it."

Of course, a big man like Donghua Zhenren would not have a long discussion with Qi Xuansu on such an occasion. He just nodded and turned elsewhere: "Lastly, regarding the matter of the Holy Court, Jinque has already communicated with the cardinal. I have informed Lei about how to deal with it. Master, please let Master Lei announce it.”

"Yes." Lei Xiaohuan responded.

The light curtain formed by the Zimu Talisman gradually dispersed.

Lei Xiaohuan's expression was very serious: "There are two main ones."

"First, Shi Luosi's behavior does not represent the Holy Court, let alone the Cardinal. If he continues to protect the evil cult, Jinque authorizes Jiangnan Province to forcefully enter the Mary Cathedral. Any losses caused will be borne by the Cardinal Deacon. Shi Luosi takes charge.”

"Second, with the permission of the Cardinal, the investigation team, accompanied by people from the Holy Court, has the power to search all warehouses under the Holy Court's name, and has the power to check all accounts of Jiangnan Province. The investigation results will be reported directly to Master Donghua. "Deputy Palace Master Bai Yingqiong and Deputy Palace Master Li Tianlan of Jiangnan Province must fully cooperate with the investigation team's investigation. The specific official letter will be sent through the 'Xun Fu Array' soon."

There was silence.

No one knows what these two items mean.

Li Mingzhi and Li Mingcheng both looked at Li Tianlan.

In terms of seniority, he is the Tianzi generation, the two are the Mingzi generation, and he is their clan uncle. In terms of grades, he is a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest, and the two of them are only third-grade Youyi Taoist priests. In terms of position, he is the second deputy palace master of Jiangnan Daofu, and he is on a par with the real person in charge and the chief deputy palace master. The two of them are just lower-ranked deputy palace masters.

Li Tianlan is the pillar of Jinling Mansion.

Li Tianlan had to speak: "The Holy Court has given us face, and we have to give it to the Holy Court. After all, we have been partners for so many years, and we will continue to cooperate in the future. If we don't get things done, let the Holy Court be too happy." Too embarrassing.”

"What does Deputy Palace Master Li mean?" Lei Xiaohuan asked immediately, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's.

Everyone became nervous and looked at Li Tianlan in unison.

Li Tianlan said calmly: "What I mean is very simple. The investigation must be carried out. However, for the sake of the stability of business and the maintenance of the long-term friendship between the Taoist sect and the Holy Court, we should be polite first and then fight. First, we should deal with Shi Luosi To be clear, this is due courtesy. If Shi Luosi understands the truth and agrees to give in, then everyone will be happy. If Shi Luosi is still stubborn, it is no wonder that we will take action again. "

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Yushu immediately spoke out in agreement: "Master Li's words are mature and prudent."

Li Mingzhi and Li Mingcheng also agreed.

Lei Xiaohuan and Pei Xiaolou looked at each other and found it difficult to argue. After all, trade was the most important thing and economy was the most important thing. There was nothing wrong with these words on Jinque, so they had no choice but to nod and say: "Then let's be polite first and then fight."

As for the candidates, since it was Master Donghua who handed over the matter to Lei Xiaohuan, she was of course shouldering the responsibility.