Chapter 274: Chapter 256: Disguised Humiliation! Martial Immortal Alliance (8,000-Word Chapter)_3
Fortunately, he is not alone right now.
Heart Spirit communicates with the Wind Spirit Race Communication Clan Leaf to arrange the investigation into the Great Derivation Sect.
He lifts the curtain, glancing at the distant peaks, then withdraws his gaze and continues listening to the discussions of bystanders.
The carriage moves forward, nearing dusk, finally seeing the tall walls of Pingzhong County City.
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Pingzhong County, Commandery Mansion.
"Lord Envoy Xiao, the two Generals, Chief Historian Shen, Commissioner of Canal Transport Mr. Chu." County Magistrate Chen Huai greeted at the door, followed by officials including the County Governor.
"County Magistrate Chen personally comes to welcome us." Xiao Wen said with a smile as he walked forward.
"As the County Magistrate of Pingzhong County, how could I not come to welcome Lord Envoy Xiao and the two Generals passing through?"
"Please come in, Lord Envoy Xiao, I’ve prepared some wine and dishes. I hope you won’t mind."
"Haha, thank you, County Magistrate Chen."
Chen Huai leads the way, and Xiao Wen, Chu Ming follow him inside.
Passing through several buildings, they arrive at a quiet hall.
"Please sit, please sit," Chen Huai warmly invited.
They all take a seat.
"Lord Envoy Xiao, I toast to you."
"I won’t drink the wine," Xiao Wen said, picking up a piece of meat with a smile, "I’m just passing through Pingzhong County and also taking the chance to see how County Magistrate Chen has prepared the grain and grass for the Tiger Armor Army of Xirong County."
After the incident in Shan County involving Tang Xuan, he felt guilty towards Chu Ming, so he deliberately said this to avoid Chu Ming being troubled after he leaves.
"Don’t worry, Lord Envoy Xiao, the grain and grass have been prepared long ago." Chen Huai paused, then smiled broadly again.
"After eating, could County Magistrate Chen take me to see it?"
"If Lord Envoy Xiao wishes to see it, you can certainly check it anytime," Chen Huai says, his smile gradually fading, "But could Lord Envoy Xiao let the subordinate see the grain transfer order first?"
"Certainly." Xiao Wen looked at Chu Ming.
Chu Ming took out the grain transfer order, and someone immediately took it to Chen Huai.
"How is it, County Magistrate Chen? Is the grain transfer order fine?"
"No problem, no problem."
"Good that there’s no problem. Chu Ming, Uncle Shen, let’s eat quickly. We can check the grain grass tonight, and tomorrow it can be loaded and transported."
The fastest and safest way to transport grain grass from Pingzhong County to Xirong County is via the West Capital Grand Canal.
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Come nightfall, it’s slightly chilly.
Pingzhong County, East Town, Granary.
Xiao Wen, Chu Ming, and Shen Yu arrived here with County Magistrate Chen Huai to inspect the grain grass.
"Lord Envoy Xiao, Commissioner of Canal Transport, rest assured, I personally checked this batch of grain grass; there will definitely be no problem," the Grain and Grass Officer said respectfully following behind.
"If there’s a problem, you’ll have to atone with your head." Xiao Wen’s face stern.
"Yes... yes..." The Grain and Grass Officer is sweating on his forehead.
"Chu Ming, how is it, any problems?"
After inspection, Xiao Wen found no problems and turned to look at Chu Ming.
"No issues, the quality and quantity of the grain grass match."
Chu Ming replied with a salute, secretly mobilizing the Sword Gourd Spirit to cover the granary.
No sign of Blood Evil Qi, nor did he find the Threads of Nourishing Essence and Red Light Treasure Water materials that The Medicine Maniac mentioned.
Could it be that he’s overthinking?
Was the Blood Evil Sect’s smuggling of Threads of Nourishing Essence and Red Light Treasure Water not to frame the master?
With doubt in his heart, the Sword Gourd Spirit expands its investigation range.
Suddenly.
His eyes flash.
Southeast of the granary, about two miles away, there’s actually a small granary.
Exploring further...
Still no Blood Evil Qi, nor any traces of the two materials, just old grain within the small granary.
Could it really be a mistake in judgment?
No!
Just as Chu Ming was about to retract his investigation, the Sword Gourd Spirit made a new discovery.
At the northernmost point of the small granary, there’s a batch of scorched grain grass hidden!
Moreover, judging from the traces, the burning took place today!
And amidst the black ash.
"Threads of Nourishing Essence residue!"
The Sword Gourd Spirit observed up close, finally discovering the clue.
Among the scorched grain grass lay remnants of Threads of Nourishing Essence!
Continuing to observe, he finds even more Threads of Nourishing Essence.
Why are Threads of Nourishing Essence mixed with the grain grass, and why are they burned?
Chu Ming focuses his gaze.
If guessed correctly, the grain grass burned in the small granary was originally meant to be shipped to the Tiger Armor Army, containing the secret Threads of Nourishing Essence.
For some unknown reason, that batch of grain grass was burned.
Without showing any emotion, the Sword Gourd Spirit extends beyond the small granary to search further.
When the investigation covered up to five miles, a subtle color appeared in Chu Ming’s brow.
At a distance of five miles, Chu Ming discovered a hundred members of the Blood Evil Sect and several large carts of Threads of Nourishing Essence and Red Light Treasure Water.
Those people were hiding in the mountains and forests, seemingly waiting for their grain grass inspection to end.
Since this is the case, let’s give the Blood Evil Sect an opportunity.
Chu Ming had long prepared a counter-strategy for the Blood Evil Sect’s plot to implicate the master with false armor.
Let the Blood Evil Sect think they have succeeded, and before the grain grass reaches the Tiger Armor Army’s station, remove the hidden Threads of Nourishing Essence and Red Light Treasure Water.
By doing so, not only can the master avoid being framed, but it can also draw out many hidden figures.
"If there are no problems, tomorrow we’ll bother County Magistrate Chen to arrange people to help transport this batch of grain grass to the pier." Xiao Wen looks at Chen Huai.
"Much obliged to County Magistrate Chen." Chu Ming adds.
"It’s my duty, it’s my duty."
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After checking the grain grass, Chu Ming returns to the residence arranged in Pingzhong County.
"Uncle Shen, Chu Ming, tomorrow I will return to Qin Capital, take care of yourselves." Xiao Wen and Generals Han Ji and Han Jin stand at the courtyard gate.
"You young one are now a Third-Grade Festival Envoy, busy as ever, you should return when necessary. Rest assured, your father has me here."
"Thank you, Uncle Shen."
"Chu Ming, I’ve arranged the escort for the grain grass convoy; don’t worry, using the West Capital Grand Canal, nothing will go wrong."
