Chronicles of Celestial Origins

"What do you think, Junior Brother Tang?" Dong Qingyuan said

"Senior Brother Peng and I have the same idea. If there is substantial evidence to prove that what Jiang Fan said is false, it seems inappropriate to close the case at this point. Should we at least investigate the truth or falsehood of what he stated? For example, he said that Daoding I met Senior Brother Ye Xiu in 1984. It is easy to find out if Senior Brother Ye Xiu has left the sect. The Hushan Department has records. If he left the sect, where did he go? Send a question."

He Xun said: "In view of the absurdity of this man's words and the confusion of his words, I propose that he be tortured and interrogated."

Dong Qingyuan frowned slightly: "I think today's interrogation will end here! I will ask the boss for instructions and report on the content of today's interrogation. As for whether to use torture for interrogation or to conclude the case, it is up to the boss to decide. Tomorrow's time Let’s come again and I will announce the master’s decree. What do you think?”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Well, since everyone has different opinions on the results of today's interrogation, let's each submit a dossier and I will hand it over to the head." Dong Qingyuan said, slightly motioning to the two disciples, and two of them immediately took out several blank dossiers and handed them over. Go to each person's case.

Tang Ning wrote down her suggestions, signed them, handed them to Dong Qingyuan and left the interrogation hall.

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In the Zhongzhi Peak Cave Mansion, the two people sat opposite each other. Lu Xingxian took out a file and handed it to Lu Guang: "This is the content of today's interrogation. Take a look."

Lu Guang took over and looked at it, frowning: "Will the leader agree to torture and interrogation? If torture instruments are really used, I'm worried that Jiang Fan may not be able to resist."

"Junior Brother Dong should be able to help with the conversation, but just in case, I've sent someone to send a message to Jiang Fan. If he really wants to be tortured, he will fight to the death, otherwise we will no longer protect him if the word gets out of hand. You Let’s leave tomorrow! If anything happens when we leave the sect, we still have buffer time.”

Lu Guang nodded and said, "What does Tangning mean by still investigating? Haven't you already negotiated? Is he doing anything behind his back?"

Lu Xingxian snorted coldly: "I'm afraid he wouldn't dare. Jiang Fan's adaptability is too poor. Fortunately, he has been working as a clerk in the intelligence station for so many years. When He Xunyi asked him, he gave a messy answer. Even Junior Brother Dong didn't understand. It's good for him to speak. But Junior Brother Peng Yan seems to not want to go into details today. The person who untied the bell needs to be tied. I would like to find out what he says. If he can turn to us, it doesn't matter. No matter how hard you bite, there will be no waves.”

"Then shall I go now?"

"Don't be anxious." Lu Xingxian said: "Let Junior Brother Chen go! Let's see his reaction first. If he wants to reconcile, let Junior Sister Zhou go and talk to him. It's better to reconcile enemies than to end them. Tell her, this It’s time to stop worrying about the trivial matters of the past.”

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The next day, several people came to the interrogation hall of the town headquarters and took their seats. Dong Qingyuan said: "Yesterday I asked the leader for instructions and got a reply. The matter must be investigated carefully and try not to use torture instruments."

He Xun frowned. The leader's words were the same as those he had not said. The autonomy was completely given to the interrogating disciples. Judging from the situation yesterday, it was impossible for him to use torture instruments for interrogation.

"Our main investigation targets today are the disciples within the sect who are related to this matter. To see if there are any omissions, we can ask Jiang Xun to confront them face to face." Dong Qingyuan said: "You take the seal and clauses of the town government department and go to this matter. Please come and ask questions if you have any relevant disciples.”

"Yes." The following disciples responded.

Not long after, a disciple came with two women, one of whom looked to be in her thirties, beautiful and dignified.

The other person is in his prime, tall and graceful.

The disciple said: "Jiang Wan, the widow of Master Uncle Ye Xiu, was brought here by Ye Liushuang."

Jiang Wan and Ye Liushuang both bowed.

"I invite you two here for no other reason. There is an incident involving Junior Brother Ye, so I invite you two to be a witness." Dong Qingyuan said: "There is a case in the town government department right now, involving the Intelligence Department, and the accused disciple Jiang Fan secretly investigated and monitored Junior Brother Peng Yan, and claimed that he was ordered by Junior Brother Ye, do we two know about this? "

"We don't know." Jiang Wan replied.

He Xun asked: "Junior brother Ye left the sect in 1684. Do you know where he went?"

The two shook their heads: "I don't know."

"Has Junior Brother Ye ever said anything about the South China Intelligence Station?"

No matter how He Xun induced the inquiry, the two of them could only ask three questions without knowing anything. He Xun had no choice but to give up. Dong Qingyuan waved his hand and let the two leave.

After that, many disciples were summoned, including a series of people related to the case, including the Intelligence Department, Communications Department, Mountain Protection Department, etc.

Until the sun was setting in the west, all personnel sent in inquiries, but there was no new progress.

Dong Qingyuan said: "That's it for today! I propose to convict the disciples of the South China Intelligence Station now. Do you have any objections?"

He Xundao: "There are still many doubts about this case. I think it is too early to conclude the case and convict."

"What are the doubts?" Peng Yan suddenly said about this: "Jiang Xun confessed to the matter, and there are no witnesses or material evidence. The doubts mentioned by Senior Brother He are nothing more than suspicions that the person behind the scenes is not Senior Brother Ye Xiu, but someone else." . But there is no evidence to prove that what Jiang Xun said is false. Today’s interrogation also confirmed what he said yesterday. Senior Brother Ye Xiu indeed left the sect in July 1684.”

"I thought about it all night after I returned to the cave yesterday, and I think this matter makes sense. Brother Ye Xiu is in charge of the specific matters of the Intelligence Department, and he is Jiang Xun's immediate superior. How dare Jiang Xun disobey him? How dare he ask more questions? As for the two of them who have been in charge of the intelligence department for four years We just met once, and I thought about it carefully and it’s possible.”

"You don't know, there was a rift between me and Senior Brother Ye Xiu in the early years, and he probably did something stupid because of it. In fact, he may not have paid much attention to this matter, he just gave an order, which happened to be within the scope of his authority. If evidence of my illegality can be found, it will be reported to the sect and my reputation will be ruined. It doesn’t matter if it is not found. I think the case can be closed and convicted. "

Several people were shocked. Yesterday, he acted like a bystander and acted like a bystander. They never thought that his attitude would change so much today. With his remarks, he refuted all the doubts that He Xun had before, and even more so, he wanted to explain this matter. The coffin is sealed.

Several people couldn't help but squint at him, only to see that his eyes were looking at his nose, and his nose was looking at his heart, standing still and looking as usual.

"It turns out that there is still such a feud between Junior Brother Peng and Junior Brother Ye. Then everything is logical and there is no doubt about it! I agree with Junior Brother Dong's proposal and can convict all the disciples in the intelligence station." Gao Maolin said immediately.

"What's Junior Brother Tang's opinion?" Dong Qingyuan asked

"I agree."

"Now the four of us have agreed to convict Jiang Fan and a group of his disciples. Junior Brother He, after listening to what Junior Brother Peng just said, do you still have any doubts? Or do you still insist on continuing the investigation?"

He Xun shook his head: "No, I agree to close the case and convict him."

Peng Yan, as the person involved, said so. No matter how reasonable he was in doubting it, even if he tried to prove it, it would be of no use.

"Well, since we have the same opinion, I will write a file and report it to the leader. Jiang Fan took advantage of his position to investigate and monitor Peng Yan, the chief of South China, which violated the sect's laws and regulations. It is of a bad nature. And if he commits the following crimes, he will deceive the master. , but in view of the fact that he was ordered to do so, and there were no serious consequences, and his attitude of pleading guilty was good, I propose that he be whipped for thirty years and imprisoned in Wujian Cliff for fifty years. What do you think, junior fellow apprentices?"

Several people nodded in agreement, and He Xun did not object. With his status, he would not argue with a Qi Refining disciple. His purpose was to dig deeper into the person behind it. Now that the matter was determined, the rest of the matter was It has nothing to do with him. No one cares about how a Qi Refining disciple is dealt with whether he is dead or alive.

The thirty whippings Dong Qingyuan mentioned were referring to the bone-eating whip specially made by the Zhenfu Department. This whip was used on the human body and directly attacked the meridians and bones in the body, like ants chewing bones, causing abnormal pain.

Wujianya is the prison of the Zhenfu Department. It is completely isolated from the outside world, without a trace of the aura of heaven and earth. It is dark and damp all day long. The monks cannot get the sustenance of aura inside, and life is worse than death.

"As for the accomplices, they will all be detained for three years as a warning to others."

No one raised any objection.

Tang Ning took the opportunity to say, "Senior brother Ye from our headquarters died in the battle at Xuanyue Mountain half a year ago. He died fighting loyally for the sect. Although he had minor faults and was confused for a while, he did not lose the major principles. For the sake of the deceased, I request that he remain anonymous. We should handle it as appropriate. When the case is reported to all the halls, colleges and even the intelligence department, we can hide Senior Brother Ye's information to avoid being stained after his death. After all, Senior Brother Ye has a wife and daughter, and they all serve in the sect. It also prevents them from being criticized.”

"Junior Brother Tang's proposal is very thoughtful. I agree. What do you guys think?" Gao Maolin said immediately.

Several people agreed.

Dong Qingyuan wrote the handling opinions into the file, and several people signed and adjourned it before leaving the torture hall and returning to the cave.

Within a few days, the case was reported to the Intelligence Section. The head approved the verdict of the joint trial and agreed to his proposal. In the report, the section about Ye Xiu's appointment to Jiang Xun was omitted. Lu Xingxian asked in the meeting hall to report the matter. Notify the general department and all information stations outside the sect to serve as a warning to others.

Tang Ning was not idle either. He distributed the words from Lu Xingxian's meeting hall and the case files to various intelligence stations outside the sect. A few days later, Lu Guang returned to the sect and selected a few disciples from each team to go to South China for intelligence. Station took office and the whole thing ended.

Time flies, and a month has passed. On this day, Tang Ning was sitting cross-legged and meditating in the cave. Suddenly, his waist shook. He took out his storage bag and took a look. It was not the array disk shaking, but the abnormal movement caused by the spirit beast bag. Could it be ?

He was overjoyed and opened the spirit beast bag. A white shadow passed by. The little white snake jumped out of the spirit beast bag and jumped onto his shoulder. The scarlet letter licked his face.