Satisfied with the results of the experiment, Wu Zhe and the other three women returned to the Pavilion of Everlasting Regret.
The number of onlookers has decreased a lot, but the business is still booming. Although the total number of people was less, more women came after hearing the news, and most of the noble ladies in Qidu rushed here.
A woman who has ever put on makeup is like a live advertisement, and she has already shown off enough in Qidu's circle of girlfriends.
The women who have been auctioned before have to come to the auction again because the effect of makeup fades over time. And they will be crazier than the new auctioneers, because they don't want to lose this kind of treatment and status that looks down upon others.
At noon, the auction ended.
A woman's jealousy is terrible, and the prices of the three businesses have each risen to six hundred taels.
Wu Zhe asked Mu Qingya and Hu Yunjiao to try it out. The effect was not satisfactory from Wu Zhe's point of view, but it was enough for ordinary women.
At noon, Zong Zhilian came back.
The Everlasting Regret Pavilion was closed, and everyone returned to the Autumn Leaf Garden.
"I took a level 4 mission. It's just that I was specially taken care of by the sect." Zong Zhilian said with a helpless smile: "There is only one level 4 attack mission that no one has received yet. This is simply preparation." Alright let's do it."
Wu Zhe rolled his eyes: "Do you think it's a good thing or a bad thing?"
"Of course it's a bad thing." Zong Zhilian said: "Before you felt that the suzerain was trying to trick you..."
"It's not a little bit, but it's definitely a pit."
"Well, so the task clearly given to you must be difficult, and it may even exceed level four." Zong Zhilian took out the task card and read it accordingly: "Tonight, there are mysterious warriors attacking Fuxian County at night. Yamen. Help the county government to catch the head and guard the county government’s treasury to ensure nothing is lost.”
"Ah? It depends on the situation." Wu Zhe was surprised.
Hu Yunshang continued: "It sounds simple, but I have inquired, and this county government does not have much valuables. There is only a small deposit of silver, which is estimated to be no more than three hundred taels."
"Wait, you mean the actions of the thieves, and the sect knew about it in advance?" Wu Zhe couldn't believe it.
Zong Zhilian also said: "That's right, I also find it strange. I don't know if it's because the Zongmen's news is too good, or because there are insiders and enemies leaking something. Anyway, this task has come out."
"Are we defending with the tolerance of the yamen?" Hu Yunjiao felt uncomfortable: "This task is not as good as asking us to kill a certain bandit or something. It is more acceptable."
Wu Zhe asked: "Attack...does it mean that we attack thieves or something?"
Zong Zhilian said: "Is it a confrontation involving force?"
"It is very likely that there will be a fight or even blood." Hu Yunshang explained: "It was not certain to use force to solve the missing woman before, so it is not considered an attack."
Wu Zhe looked at the team leader: "There is not much money, and the thief's movements are clearly known. I'm afraid it's a bit strange... I suggest going to the county government to inquire, and see the scene to ask clearly."
Everyone agreed, and set off for Fu County.
Fu County is a county seat near Qidu, with a small population and no permanent garrison. Even the county government has only one arrester and five or six arresters.
The county magistrate had to report that there was a disciple of Zhanjian Zong for an interview, and he was overjoyed to welcome him out.
"Oh, it's great that the heroes of the Sword Fighting Sect are here." The county magistrate trotted all the way over, bowed his hands and said: "You are here for..."
Because the task card directly stated that it was necessary to assist the county government, Zong Zhilian took out the card and said: "Master County, let's find a place to talk."
"Don't let this hero disgrace the petty official, how dare he call you grandpa?" The magistrate said in a very humble tone, and greeted him all the way into the inner hall.
When the good tea was served, the county magistrate asked the outsiders to retreat and only called the head catcher.
The county magistrate secretly looked at Wu Zhe and the others, feeling strange.
In the mission team sent by Sword Fighting Sect this time, how come there is still a wheelchair-bound person
In this era, the news is blocked, and Wu Zhe's name happened to not reach the ears of the county magistrate.
It was not the first time that Fu County had seen the trial team of the Sword Fighting Sect. But among the five people, three of them belong to girls' families, which has never happened before.
When the head catcher came, he didn't say much, and he greeted him directly: "My surname is Chen, and I have met all the heroes of the Sword Sect."
Chen Tutou has a hulking back, and he is full of posture for practicing kung fu.
Zong Zhilian and others were polite.
Hu Yunshang, who was at the side, controlled the profound energy and said to Wu Zhe in a low voice: "Two-star profound energy."
Wu Zhe doesn't have a master to guide him, so he doesn't look at other people's profound energy level.
Headed by Zong Zhilian, they briefly introduced their respective names, did not mention their profound energy cultivation, and then explained the purpose of their visit.
"Thanks to all the heroes for your help. Fu County can have all the heroes to help, and the thieves will not have to worry about it." The county magistrate happily expressed his gratitude.
Then he took a piece of paper from the desk and spread it out to Zong Zhilian and the others: "It was shot at my yamen the night before yesterday."
A piece of ordinary papyrus with arrow marks on it, on which was written in a flying style:
[It has been recently heard that there is a lot of silver in your yamen, and they have the idea of taking silver to fill their pockets whenever they are born. Come to pick it up on the quiet night of the tenth day of this month, and hope the county government will not be stingy.]
The font is not very neat, but the strokes are thick and powerful, obviously from the hands of a green forest hero.
"It seems that what we have to deal with is the thief who announced to steal the county government treasury." Zong Zhilian cupped his hands and asked the county magistrate: "Master County, you have seen our mission card. I hope I can help you." , so I want to take a look at the county treasury, how about it?"
Chen Butou listened to everyone's intentions, but his expression was slightly unwilling.
He minded, and seemed to dislike the county magistrate for being so humble.
Because as a head catcher, he was supposed to be fully responsible for the security of the county.
Excuse me, how capable is that thief? Unexpectedly, this time the sect actually set up a mission to help him catch the little thief.
Moreover, look at the composition of these sword wielding sect disciples
Except for a young master with sharp eyes and not very talkative, what else is left? Catcher secretly looked at Wu Zhe and the others with contempt.
Look at the crippled girl, the slender girl, the reckless young lady, and the playful young master who is full of dandyism and waving a fan.
Is it a game for these disciples of the Sword Fighting Sect to catch thieves? I have never encountered such a team of disciples of the Sword Fighting Sect.
Wu Zhe's team really has more women.
Other teams always add more men to increase combat power, but Wu Zhe prefers to mix with girls. And Hu Yunshang followed her around, Mu Qingya rarely had a team, Zong Zhilian was bored, Hu Yunjiao and Wu Zhe got along well.
This group of people came together not because of the best combination of team strength or anything, but because of like-mindedness and other reasons. It's just that they are very close to each other, and they happen to be able to perform well.
"Of course." The county magistrate didn't have the same mentality as the head arrester, so he got up quickly and led the crowd to watch in person.
How luxurious can the county treasury of the county government be? That is, a brick house in the backyard of the government office.
An old man in his sixties was called out by the county magistrate, and tremblingly opened the county treasury.
There are nothing more than some weapons in the county treasury, and there are about two hundred taels of silver sealed up.
Zong Zhilian carried ten times more bank notes than it did.
"May I ask the magistrate, are there really only these properties here?" Wu Zhe asked politely.
"This heroine is indeed all that is left."
"Woman..." The corners of Wu Zhe's mouth twitched a little.
It's natural to be called a chivalrous man, but the prefix of female character is really depressing.
"The thief came to steal for such a small amount of money?" Hu Yunjiao asked strangely.
"Don't talk nonsense." Zong Zhilian reprimanded: "The yamen does not release heavy money, this is the old rule."
"It's okay, it's okay. Our county government is indeed a bit shabby, and I can't get into the heroes' sharp eyes. I'm really sorry." The county magistrate was very polite, and explained this deviation with a self-deprecating tone.
In other words, Hu Yunjiao also sensed that her words were inappropriate, and said awkwardly: "I'm not... I mean, the thief will steal as soon as he steals, why bother to inform in advance?"
"Maybe you are learning from the bandit in the chivalrous book?" the head catcher interjected.
Wu Zhe asked, "The thief on the beam?"
"It's the cost storytelling in the market, and some talk about some rumors about the habit of stealing in the world. A few thieves who want to become famous and rich will deliberately inform the suffering master in advance that they will steal. If they still succeed, they will slowly form a reputation in the world. .”
Wu Zhe questioned: "But there was no signature on that piece of paper just now? So what if it was stolen?"
The head catcher was stunned, and hesitated: "This... Maybe I was worried that the theft would not be ashamed, so I will leave tokens after I succeed, so as to help improve my reputation."
There is some truth in what he said. Wu Zhe nodded and looked at the brick house carefully.
The four walls are made of bricks and stones, unlike the main body of the wooden fence in the blacksmith's shop before, it is not easy for ordinary warriors to break through.
"Knock on the four walls to have a look." Wu Zhe ordered.
Hu Yunshang and the others acted separately and carefully inspected the wall of the brick building of the county treasury.
Wu Zhe also knocked the pointer on the ground.
Catcher's heart skipped a beat.
He understood what they were doing, but he didn't expect these people to think of such details, and beware that the thieves had already set up tunnels in advance to wait for opportunities to steal.
After some investigation, no one found anything unusual.
"It seems that the thief didn't dig a hole beforehand or anything."
Wu Zhe aimed his gaze at the old gatekeeper.
The head catcher said again: "Hu Bo is also a reliable person."
There is a little displeasure between the words.
"The heroine thinks carefully, and the officials admire it." The county magistrate hurriedly took face off, and explained: "Hu Bo has been working in the county government since he was an adult, and he has been a veteran for decades."
Wu Zhe smiled slightly and asked Mu Qingya to push herself out.
What could be the problem
Wu Zhe asked the county magistrate to look at the place where the archery book came from, but he couldn't find any details about the crime.
Turning the thirty-six strategies in his mind, Wu Zhe suddenly thought of making a move.
She quickly asked, "Did you imprison any big robbers in your government office?"
The county magistrate hurriedly shook his head: "No, people in the government office are generally not closed."
The head catcher said: "There are only a few prisoners in the prison two streets away."
Wu Zhe's eyes lit up, and he bowed his hands politely: "Master County, can I have a look at the prisoner's criminal qualifications?" (To be continued.)