547: Chapter 192 Huge Rat, Huge Rat_3 547: Chapter 192 Huge Rat, Huge Rat_3 “According to the handling styles of the Eastern Alliance elders, shouldn’t it be ‘turn a blind eye, prioritize the big picture, and avoid making a fuss’?
“Why such a high-profile handling this time?”
“Do you know how this matter came to light?”
Ye Zisang laughed heartily:
“Brother Li made a trip to the Eastern Alliance, seeking a treasure from the Third Vice Alliance Leader!”
“I heard this from my master!”
“The treasure Brother Li was asking for is the ancient Sunset God Arrow.
The Eastern Alliance happened to have collected one, and it isn’t much use.
It’s neither a Spiritual Treasure nor a plaything.
After the Sunset God Bow was destroyed, it became a mere memento.
“But unexpectedly, the Sunset God Arrow was switched out for a piece of rotten wood thousands of years ago!
“I heard that my grand-master’s face turned green at that moment!”
Wang Shan frowned and mused softly, “The Hall Master of the Treasure Hall six thousand years ago was Wen Huaiwu.”
“You mention that name, and I do have some impression,” Ye Zisang blinked, “Brother Wang, could this person be related to the incident you encountered back then?”
“I have investigated him.”
Wang Shan closed his eyes and let out a light sigh:
If we can help Lord Li, it would also be repaying a bit of Lord Li’s kindness.”
Ye Zisang asked, “Are you confident?”
“Somewhat confident.”
“Let me change into an official robe!” Ye Zisang turned and ran, “Let me share in the merits!
My cultivation is improving, and there’s hope that I can break through to the first or second rank of True Immortals and become a sixth-rank Immortal Official!”
Wang Shan shook his head helplessly.
I never realized before that this person was so obsessed with officialdom.
These six hours seemed extraordinarily long.
Li Ping’an sat behind a red-covered table with a gentle smile always on his lips.
Now, three hours had passed, and only a little more than ten people had come before him, picking up the Jade Talisman to write down their crimes.
They were all minor offenses like petty theft or tampering with a few Spirit Stones.
The worst punishment was dismissal for investigation.
He wasn’t in a hurry and just waited quietly.
Now it was a test of patience.
An investigation into a stolen treasure wasn’t difficult.
The Treasure Hall had duty rosters, and even if those rosters were burnt, letting the patrolling Immortal Officials use their recall methods could verify most details.
Moreover, there was Minister Feng, the ‘Master Accountant.’
Don’t be fooled by his previous cheerfulness; Fenghou could easily draw up a list.
Another hour and a half silently passed by.
Feng Tingzhu hurried back, bowed to Li Ping’an, and reported via voice transmission:
“Sir, Minister Feng has ordered that this matter can be freely investigated.
No matter who is implicated, we can pursue the investigation to the end.
The treasure vault is the foundation of the Eastern Alliance.”
Li Ping’an nodded and said softly, “Ask Minister Feng if he can give me a list of those I’m permitted to execute.
I still have duties at the Holy Mother Palace, and staying here too long could delay matters commissioned by His Majesty, which would not be appropriate.”
His reply was not through voice transmission.
Feng Tingzhu immediately understood and bowed to Li Ping’an:
“I will at once report back to Minister Feng.
Please wait, sir, as messaging back and forth may take some hours.”
“No rush, I’ll wait patiently,” Li Ping’an said with his gentle smile, “catching mice requires patience.”
Feng Tingzhu hurried away.
Li Ping’an tapped the armrest of his seat with his fingers and closed his eyes in concentration.
Outside the hall, Ye Zisang and Wang Shan, who had arrived a while ago, exchanged knowing glances.
Ye Zisang pulled on Wang Shan’s sleeve and whispered, “Brother Wang, now is the time for us to make a mark!”
Wang Shan frowned and replied via whisper, “Not so fast, I should observe first.
I wouldn’t want to harm Lord Li.”
“Alright, you take care of it as you see fit.”
Ye Zisang chuckled sheepishly.
He certainly understood that Wang Shan, because of his own experiences, had doubts.
‘Later, as soon as Brother Li’s knife rises, Brother Wang will surely dismiss his apprehensions.’
Suddenly, an old Golden Immortal stood up inside the hall and bowed to Li Ping’an, saying loudly, “Inspector, by leaving us hanging, do you think you can humiliate us old bones at will?
Please, Inspector, be straightforward!”
Li Ping’an opened his eyes and asked with a smile, “Does the elder think that six hours is too long?”
The old Golden Immortal replied, “Inspector, just speak plainly!
Although you have accomplished quite a bit, everyone here is a hero of the Human Race.
Don’t take His Majesty’s favor for granted, becoming arrogant and abusing power!”
Li Ping’an’s smile remained unchanged: “May I know the elder’s name?”
“Well, then I shall start the questioning!”
Li Ping’an proclaimed:
Seven or eight golden-armored Immortal Officials replied in unison, “Yes!”
Li Ping’an commanded, “Please bring over the family of Elder Zhao for assistance in the investigation.
Remember, do not miss any relatives.”
The old Golden Immortal’s expression changed: “What do you mean?”
“It’s part of the investigation, Elder Zhao.
Please be understanding.”
Li Ping’an declared sternly:
“Suppose, I’m just supposing.
“If you took some treasures from inside the hall, it’s highly possible that those treasures could have ended up with your family or friends.
We’ll start the investigation with family members, then move on to friends.
“Rest assured, I will be absolutely impartial, never bending the law for personal gain!”
“The front lines are engaged in fierce battle today, and our principle is never to wrong a single good person.”
“What are you waiting for?
The Immortal Soldiers and Officials resonated with their response, and streaks of light appeared below the Punishment Immortal Hall.
The old Golden Immortal’s gaze shifted several times, his lips almost breaking into a forced smile; but Li Ping’an had already closed his eyes to rest, with no interest in continuing the conversation.