LRAB Chapter 9 Dongting Lake, Longsha Gang, and the Great Treasure
Chapter 9 Dongting Lake, Longsha Gang, and the Great Treasure
"The facts of the case are already very clear."
A wicked and heretical sect needs to absorb the essence and spirit of young boys and girls to cultivate their skills. In order to obtain materials for their cultivation, they successively hired Phoenix Perching on the Wutong Tree and the Giant Whale Gang to work for them.
Feng Qiwu was responsible for making arrests. After capturing a target, he would use food delivery as a cover to send the child to a fixed location, where the mastermind would then send the child to the Giant Whale Gang.
The person behind the scenes was very shrewd. Not only did they make full use of these people's strengths, but they also used their "feet" to separate Feng Qiwu and the others, with each person only responsible for a part.
Even if someone is caught by the Six Doors, as long as the contact is broken in time, some traces can be eliminated.
There are currently three known pieces of information about the mastermind, which can be used to investigate the target.
First, the other party is a woman;
Secondly, the opponent's demonic cultivation has reached the stage of demonic possession, so they have to risk finding training materials every three days, otherwise it will cause a backlash.
Third, bathing and changing clothes allows one to absorb vital energy and spirit; this practice method is mostly a way to preserve youth.
A person who cares about appearance cannot live in a filthy place. A beautiful woman needs to be kept in a gilded cage, not living in mud. She cannot stand that kind of life.
She couldn't bear to see her appearance slowly age;
She couldn't bear the austere life of simple meals;
She needs someone to serve her, flatter her, and praise her;
Based on this information, the mastermind is likely the wife of a wealthy and powerful family.
Brother Xu, what are your thoughts?
Zhuiming handed the case file to Xu Qingya.
Xu Qingya took out a jade pendant: "This is a jade pendant left behind by the mastermind unintentionally. Third Brother, have you seen the pattern on this jade pendant somewhere before?"
Zhui Ming frowned: "Bamboo forest, lake, this jade pendant is strange. I always feel that the patterns on the front and back of the jade pendant are awkward, but I can't put my finger on why!"
In my opinion, all bamboo in the world looks the same; I can't see anything strange about it.
Look here, the small mountain carved in the middle of the lake looks like a snail. If I'm not mistaken, this lake is the famous Dongting Lake!
Among the gangs entrenched in Dongting Lake, the strongest was undoubtedly the Angry Dragon Gang, led by Shangguan Fei, originally a naval commander, but later… later… alas!
Zhui Ming let out a long sigh.
The late emperor's pursuit of immortality reached a point of madness, and countless capable ministers and officials were wantonly oppressed by those arrogant and domineering alchemists.
Some people are depressed and just drift through life.
Some resigned from their official posts in anger, some went into seclusion in the mountains and fields, and others established their own martial arts factions.
After resigning from his official post, Shangguan Fei recruited a group of sailors and established a sect in Dongting Lake, cultivating talents such as Ling Zhantian and Lang Fanyun, and the sect's power grew day by day.
Today, the Nujiao Gang is a large gang that is on par with the Jinfeng Xiyu Lou, Liufenbantang, Jinqian Gang, and Quanli Gang, occupying most of Dongting Lake.
Mentioning Dongting Lake immediately brings to mind the Angry Dragon Gang.
Mentioning the Angry Dragon Gang immediately brings to mind Dongting Lake.
Zhuiming waved his hand: "It wasn't him! I know Shangguan Fei's temperament. He's upright and honest; he wouldn't do something so heinous and destructive to his lineage!"
Xu Qingya asked, "Third Brother, are there any other gangs in Dongting Lake? I heard Master mention a water stronghold deep within Dongting Lake, something like the Dragon Sand Gang!"
Zhui Ming explained: "The Lianghu Longsha Gang is a small force entrenched in Dongting Lake. More than ten years ago, they had a conflict with the Blood Blade Sect and were wiped out by the Blood Blade Ancestor."
The two quickly summarized the information.
The Giant Whale Gang had two large ships. Xu Qingya killed all the Giant Whale Gang members on the pleasure boat, but not the Giant Whale Gang members on Mai Jing's ship, leaving a few managers behind.
He was busy escorting these people to the Six Doors and organizing the constables to send the children home. After returning, Xu Qingya went directly to Tingxuelou.
Yang Yan had been waiting for a long time.
Xu Qingya's character, martial arts skills, and good fortune far exceeded Yang Yan's imagination. However, Xu Qingya's ability to cause trouble was too strong, and accidents would happen wherever he went.
Since arriving in the capital, he has not had a single day of peace, having successively killed Tian Boguang, the Twin Serpents of the Azure Blood, and the Phoenix Perched on the Wutong Tree.
He went to the Giant Whale Gang to discuss business, but unexpectedly discovered that the Giant Whale Gang was involved in a child disappearance case. After seeing the children's tragic condition, he was enraged and wiped out the entire Giant Whale Gang.
Upon receiving the letter brought back by Tangdun'er, Yang Yan felt dizzy, but at the same time, a strange, exhilarating feeling rose in her heart.
He went out the east gate in the morning and returned with a head in the evening.
He was chivalrous and righteous, and would draw his sword in anger whenever he saw injustice on the road.
This is the "jianghu" of my dreams.
Before Xu Qingya even reached the door, Yang Yan had already come out to greet him from afar, straightening his clothes as she asked, "Is nothing serious?"
Xu Qingya smiled calmly: "It's alright! The dock business has been settled. From today onwards, no one will dare to cause trouble for the Yang family's business at the dock."
Yang Yan looked at Xu Qingya with admiration: "I heard Third Master say that the Six Doors investigated a case for half a month, and you solved it in two days. Amazing, truly amazing!"
Xu Qingya waved his hand: "We only caught two junior managers, not the mastermind. Senior Sister, I heard from Nanqin that you are good at appraising jade?"
"Alas~ I am a woman, not suited to showing my face in public. I can only pass the time by reading books. Over time, I have gained some knowledge about jewelry and jade."
"Please take a look at this jade pendant, senior sister."
"This jade pendant..."
"What's wrong?"
"Let's go inside and talk."
The two went to Yang Yan's study, where Qin Nanqin brought two cups of fragrant tea. Yang Yan took a sip and smiled, saying, "The bamboo forest on the back of the jade pendant was carved later!"
"What do you mean?"
"The Dongting landscape on the front of the jade pendant is at least eighty years old. Come and see this; it is the unique carving technique of a jade carving master more than eighty years ago."
According to that master's preferences, if the front is carved with landscapes, the back is mostly carved with fish, shrimp, streams, or animals, forming a complete picture scroll.
The lake and bamboo forest looked messy and disorganized.
I surmise that about twenty years ago, someone shaved off the pattern on the back of the jade pendant and recarved it. Because a layer was shaved off, the carving was very shallow.
When the jade pendant was in the hands of its original owner, it was probably stored in a brocade box as a token of inheritance. When it came to its last owner, it was often taken out and played with.
That is, the so-called "plate"!
"People nurture jade, and jade nurtures people. After more than ten years of handling, the engravings gradually become smooth, and those insignificant imperfections are difficult for the average person to notice."
Linglong Pavilion deals in information. Organizations that operate in the information business often receive orders to "purchase treasures" and most of them will open auction houses.
Yang Yan was no exception.
As the owner of the largest auction house in Beijing, Yang Yan's ability to appraise jewelry, jade, antiques, and calligraphy and paintings is, if not the best in Beijing, at least among the top three!
Yang Yan added, "Qingya, the Dongting Mountain and Water Jade Pendant is the heirloom of the Longsha Gang of the Two Lakes, but as far as I know, the Longsha Gang has long been wiped out."
Xu Qingya said, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister."
Yang Yan smiled and said, "Don't be so formal. I should be thanking you. Without my junior brother's help, the business at the dock would probably have lost 90% of its value."
Furthermore, you've only just arrived in the capital and you've already captured so many evil spirits and heretics. This ability is no less than that of the Four Great Constables of the Six Doors.
Qingya, next time you catch a thief, please be careful. Those evil spirits and heretics are often vicious and ruthless, so don't underestimate them.
As the art of war says: A victorious army is bound to be arrogant, and an arrogant army is bound to be defeated.
I still need to rely on you!
Yang Yan looked at Xu Qingya with a smile.
Xu Qingya was flattered by the praise.
Being praised by a stunning beauty is something to be happy about, not to mention that Xu Qingya knows Yang Yan's underworld identity, which gives him a feeling of excitement and passion.
Having consumed ginseng in Liaodong for over a decade, Xu Qingya's accumulated blood and qi had reached their limit.
If I get provoked by a couple more words...
Xu Qingya silently recited the mantra, calming his mind and spirit.
The mental techniques taught by Ximen Changhai have a strong calming effect, enabling people to maintain inner clarity amidst negative emotions such as anger, violence, killing, and lust.
The Heavenly Pool Divine Palm technique, which I learned by chance, also has the effect of calming the mind and focusing the spirit. Even if one is bewitched by evil energy and falls into a state of demonic possession, one can use it to restore rationality.
The feet absorb the pure spirit, and the energy flows through the Yongquan point (a point on the sole of the foot);
Clouds rise and bring rain, dew condenses and turns into frost;
Running water never stagnates, and a frequently used door hinge never rusts.
With a solid foundation established, divine power will naturally be displayed.
Watching Xu Qingya silently recite the mantra, a hint of smugness flashed in Yang Yan's eyes. She gracefully returned to her seat, like a sweet, fragrant, misty dream.
Meanwhile, at Ling Tuisi's residence.
Upon returning home from court, Ling Tuisi quickly shed his hypocritical facade, revealing a greedy, tyrannical, and excited gaze as he delved into "poetry" in his study.
Ling Tuisi's wife was serving him.
"My husband, is it really done?"
"Almost there! Almost there! This treasure, richer than any country, is definitely mine!"
"My lord, what should we do about the Giant Whale Gang?"
"Hmph! That piece of trash Mai Jing was actually defeated by a mere brat! He deserves to die! I've taken care of everything, no need to worry!"
"Over there at the Six Doors..."
"Madam, don't worry so much. Your only task now is to cultivate the Golden Wave Flower. Once you succeed, let alone the Four Great Constables, even if Zhuge Zhengwo himself came, I wouldn't be afraid of him!"