This is what a fairy should be like

Naturally, the county magistrate Pang Boqi was informed of the ambush and arrest.

Lu Jing can be regarded as a trustworthy and capable subordinate, and Pang Boqi also knows what kind of person he is.

So when he heard that it might be a monster, Pang Boqi was so frightened that he immediately ordered people to go around to invite experts, and even the people in the county were strictly prohibited from going out at night.

Finally, some so-called experts were invited to hold several ritual ceremonies in Wuling County.

However, Pang Boqi did not agree to Lu Jing's request for rewards for others. In the end, the former could only invite the people involved to have a drink to apologize.

As those who participated in the ambush that night went home and told their families about the thrills, the news that people in the Yamen were suspected of encountering monsters gradually spread, including those who had been killed before.

Coupled with several religious ceremonies held by the county government, this rumor became more credible.

The incidents of evil spirits and ghosts made the temples in Wuling very popular. From the gentry to the common people, they went to worship the gods one after another.

And when dusk arrives, no one in the city even needs to wait until the curfew time. Villages outside the city close their doors as soon as the night falls, and the lights don't stay on for too long.

Parents and elders use this to scare children, and it can even make children stop crying instantly...

But strangely enough, I don’t know if the ritual was really effective, or if the ambush that night also injured and scared the demon.

In short, in the following period, there were no similar cases near Wuling, at least no new corpses were found, and no people went to the government to report the case.

More than half a month has passed.

Gradually, the evil story, like the rumors of Peach Blossom Spring, became the talk of many people in Wuling County after dinner, and Lu Jing's reputation also increased unknowingly...

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Early that morning, the county magistrate Pang Boqi was drinking tea with Hou Chunwen, the guest of honour.

The rich tea soup and Hu cakes can be regarded as a breakfast for two people.

During this period, Pang Boqi took out a letter and handed it to Hou Chunwen.

"Mr. Maofeng, please take a look. This is the letter sent by Shangyong this morning. It mentions a place called Peach Blossom Spring. It is said that it is in my Wuling area. The county governor asked me whether this is true... ..”

Hou Chunwen hadn't received the letter yet. When he heard about Peach Blossom Spring, his heart suddenly moved. Then he touched the biscuits at the corner of his mouth with his hand, took the letter and read it.

At this glance, it was probably clear that the story of Peach Blossom Spring had spread in Shangyong County, and the prefect became very interested after hearing about it.

After all, Shangyong County is only a few dozen miles away from Wuling County. There is close communication between the two places, so the news naturally spreads slowly. Moreover, this matter has been going on for some time, so it is normal for it to spread.

However, Hou Chunwen put down the letter and looked at Pang Boqi with a surprised look on his face.

"Your Majesty, haven't you heard about Peach Blossom Spring?"

Pang Boqi frowned slightly, then shook his head.

"Never heard of it!"

Hou Chunwen grinned. This county magistrate rarely went out on weekdays, and he always acted like he would not let strangers in. No one in the house dared to talk to him, and even he would not joke with him casually.

The news about Peach Blossom Spring had spread to the county, but the man in Wuling Yamen didn't know about it yet.

Hou Chunwen smiled and said.

"If you say so, I have heard of this Peach Blossom Land!"

"Is this really happening? Tell me quickly!"

Pang Boqi also became interested. He knew that since he rarely went out to the county office, he had some information.

After Hou Chunwen agreed, he also began to describe it, and he described it vividly, just as good as the restaurant waiter.

After he finished speaking, Hou Chunwen smiled again.

"That day, I was drinking at Zui Feng Tower. Many people at nearby tables mentioned this matter. I thought it was interesting and wrote it down. Speaking of which, this matter has a lot to do with you, Lord County Lord!"

"Oh? How do you say this?"

Pang Boqi was obviously curious, and Hou Chunwen didn't continue to talk about it, and answered with a smile.

"Because this matter is related to your nephew Zhao Langjun, Lord County Lord. The tourist who accidentally stumbled into the Peach Blossom Spring while boating is a friend of Zhao Langjun..."

After saying that, Hou Chunwen also wanted to remind you.

"Do you remember that a while ago, Zhao Langjun said that his friend had not returned and was worried about his safety, so he asked the county government officers to help investigate?"

Although he was a little unhappy with this uneducated nephew, Pang Boqi recalled that such an incident seemed to have happened. Although he ignored it at the time, he knew that the people below would definitely help.

"Sir, this rumor is quite detailed. Even the Sheriff has paid attention to it. I don't say whether it is true or not, but at least I have to give the Sheriff a clear answer. And if there are really survivors of the Pre-Qin Dynasty, where are they? This land is considered under your rule, my lord!”

Pang Boqi nodded slightly, it was still important to show his attitude in front of the county governor, and then he shouted to his side.

"Somebody come!"

Immediately a servant stepped forward quickly.

"Sir, what are your orders?"

Pang Boqi looked at the other party and said.

"Go get Qiming and tell me that I want to see him!"

"yes!"

The servant responded and trotted away immediately. Pang Boqi and Hou Chunwen here continued to chat about Taoyuan, and rarely touched on the recent cases.

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About two-quarters of an hour later, Zhao Chenyu followed the messenger to the backyard of the county government office and saw Pang Boqi and Hou Chunwen playing chess in the study.

Zhao Chenyu was a little nervous, and he went forward to bow when he arrived at the study.

"Greetings, uncle, and Mr. Hou!"

Pang Boqi looked up at Zhao Chenyu and shook his head slightly.

"Why did it take you so long to come?"

"Well, it's still early, and my nephew got drunk last night and got up late today. After hearing the news, he immediately washed up and came here..."

Pang Boqi was furious when he heard this, and slapped the table with one hand.

"Humph! You are ignorant and spend all day drinking and partying. I took great pains to send you to a famous teacher, but you are so good, you only learn elegance but don't lay a foundation. How can you stand out?"

The only thing Zhao Chenyu was afraid of in Wuling County was his uncle. At this moment, his neck shrank and he hurriedly found a reason to explain.

"Uncle, it's because my good friend is about to leave, and I don't know when we will see each other again, so I drank a few more cups..."

This reason is barely acceptable, but Pang Boqi snorted again. Hou Chunwen, who was standing next to him, thought of something and asked immediately.

"Who is the friend that Zhao Langjun is talking about?"

"Uh, this... is Tao Yuanming, Tao Yuanliang!"

After Zhao Chenyu answered, Hou Chunwen immediately asked another question.

"But the person who discovered the Peach Blossom Spring while boating?"

Zhao Chenyu looked at Hou Chunwen with a little surprise, and then realized that this matter had somehow spread. Maybe it was because he didn't avoid people when discussing things in Zuifeng Tower that day, so it's not surprising that others know about it.

But even if it spread, Zhao Chenyu was not willing to say it on his own initiative, after all, he promised his friend.

Although Zhao Chenyu didn't answer, Pang Boqi and Hou Chunwen understood when they saw his expression that he couldn't hide the truth.

"Why, you don't want to tell me?"

Pang Boqi asked, Zhao Chenyu scratched his head awkwardly.

"It's not that my nephew doesn't want to tell me, but I have an agreement with Yuan Liang not to mention this to outsiders..."

"Hahahaha... Mr. Zhao, this matter has spread in Zuifeng Tower, and many people in Wuling City have known about it for a long time. Now even Shangyong County knows about it. The governor has personally asked about it. What's the point of this agreement?"

"Ah?"

"Otherwise, how do you think we know about it?"

Zhao Chenyu widened his eyes. He really didn't expect that the governor would ask about it, and Pang Boqi said with a cold face.

"Why, even I am an outsider?"

"My nephew dare not!"

"Then hurry up and tell me!"

Zhao Chenyu hesitated, thinking that since it had spread, and under pressure from his uncle, he told me what he knew.

This surprised Pang Boqi.

If it could be said that it was just a rumor before, then after his nephew said this, Pang Boqi really took it seriously.

After all, what Zhao Chenyu said was clearer than what Hou Chunwen said, and there were many more details, such as the mark left by Tao Yuanming.

The key is that Pang Boqi didn't believe that Zhao Chenyu dared to lie to him.

"By the way, where is your friend?"

Hearing his uncle ask this, Zhao Chenyu answered truthfully.

"Yuan Liang left Wuling ten days ago, saying that he was going to Nanyang to visit his brother Liu Linzhi..."

Pang Boqi stroked his beard and nodded.

"I have also heard of the name of Liu Ziji... Hmm? Didn't you just say that you drank last night because you were seeing off your friends?"

Zhao Chenyu trembled suddenly, oh no, I said the wrong thing!

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A moment later, in the yamen training ground, a yamen runner found Lu Jing who was exercising here and asked him to see the county master immediately.

When Lu Jing arrived at the backyard of the county government office, he took a look a few steps outside the study door and found that in addition to the county magistrate Pang Boqi and the recruiter Hou Chunwen sitting on the couch, Zhao Chenyu, a well-known young man in Wuling City, was also there.

Lu Jing did not dare to neglect it and stepped into the study to salute.

"Your subordinate greets you, sir!"

"Sir, what do you want to see us about?"

After killing the monster last time, Lu Jing was always uneasy and worked harder when practicing kung fu, but to be honest, he was indeed quite free during this period.

Pang Boqi waved his hand and handed the letter from the governor of Shangyong County to Lu Jing. He knew that Lu Jing was literate and could understand what was written.

While Lu Jing was reading, Hou Chunwen had already started to explain.

"Your Excellency asked the captain to come here because of the recent rumors about the Peach Blossom Spring. Since this matter has alarmed the prefect, we need to investigate it. I believe you must have heard of this rumor, right?"

"Investigate?"

Lu Jing asked in confusion, and Hou Chunwen smiled and stroked his beard and nodded.

"Yes!"

At this time, Pang Boqi gave the order directly.

"Captain Lu, you quickly take a few teams of people, prepare some boats, and set off immediately to search along the Wuling waters. Be sure to find the Peach Blossom Spring. If the matter is true, you will be credited with a great achievement!"

To be honest, Lu Jing had also heard of the rumors about the Peach Blossom Spring.

But that was just an interesting story. It was ridiculous to think that the survivors of the pre-Qin Dynasty had lived in seclusion until now. It was really absurd to think that they could really stay in the mountains for hundreds of years without leaving. I'm afraid only immortals could do it.

But what was even more absurd than this rumor was that the county master actually gave the order to find the Peach Blossom Spring, and it was the letter from the prefect of Shangyong who came first.

When we arrested the murderer before, the adults didn't take it so seriously...

"Sir, isn't this a bit too much of a fuss?"

Pang Boqi's face changed slightly.

"Why, Captain Lu doesn't want to go?"

In fact, as far as the content of the letter is concerned, Shangyong Taishou was just curious, so he sent someone to ask.

But if he asked this question, the subordinates had to show an attitude.

For Pang Boqi, even if he really caught a bandit, he would only catch a thief, but the attitude of the prefect could really affect his career.

Seeing the unfriendly look of the county master, Lu Jing's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly lowered his body and bowed.

"I dare not, I obey your order..."

Then Hou Chunwen on the side hurried out with a smile to smooth things over.

"Captain Lu is the most loyal to his duties, how could he be unwilling? He just has doubts in his nature. By the way, Captain, remember to protect Mr. Zhao when you go!"

Mr. Zhao?

Lu Jing looked at Zhao Chenyu, who had been ignored by him just now, in surprise. Is he going too?

Zhao Chenyu had just been severely reprimanded by his uncle and had been standing aside timidly. Now that he was mentioned, he grinned and bowed to the tall and strong Lu Jing.

As for going to Taohuayuan, it was Zhao Chenyu's own request, because he was the one who heard Tao Yuanming's explanation of the whole process and was more familiar with the details.

However, Zhao Chenyu's purpose was not just to satisfy his curiosity. He also had another consideration. He was afraid that other people would be too arrogant and unreasonable after finding Taoyuan, which would lead to unnecessary conflicts. He would have a buffer, otherwise it would be difficult to face Tao Yuanming in the future.

Pang Boqi heard Hou Chunwen's words and snorted coldly.

"Humph, if something happens to him, I won't have to worry about it!"

The words were sarcastic, but it was obvious that he did not refute Hou Chunwen's meaning just now. Lu Jing naturally knew what was going on.

"Yes, I understand!"

"Okay, go quickly. It is said that the boat trip is not short, so you will be late if you come back!"

"Yes! I will take my leave!"

Lu Jing did not waste words. Since the order had been issued, he would go as quickly as possible. It would be better to go and come back quickly to have an explanation. Anyway, there would be no result.

After that, Lu Jing left the study.

Zhao Chenyu hurriedly bowed to the two people in the room.

"Uncle, nephew will take his leave!"

After that, Zhao Chenyu hurriedly chased Lu Jing, whose steps were so fast that they could match his trot.

"Captain Lu, wait for me..."