blueteamnovel Chapter 72 What Deputy Constable? Acting Constable!
Chapter 72 What Deputy Constable? Acting Constable!
Chapter 72 What Deputy Constable? Acting Constable!
Mo Danian and Wang Yumei's expressions changed drastically upon hearing this.
Even Mo Zheng couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, feeling quite puzzled.
"let me see!"
Mo Danian nervously pushed Mo Xiaotian aside and peered out through the crack in the door. Sure enough, the alley was lined with constables on both sides, stretching as far as the eye could see, prohibiting all pedestrians from entering or leaving the alley.
Finished!
He turned around and looked at Mo Zheng with a terrified expression, saying, "Xiao Zheng, this is bad, really bad. There are constables everywhere outside."
"They must have let word out when I was awakening my bloodline yesterday, that's how they found out!"
"Xiao Zheng, what are we going to do now?!"
If you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to fear.
But the Mo family just happens to have a guilty conscience.
The Xuanwu bloodline is the bloodline of a traitor that the Great Yan government has been hunting for for a thousand years. Mo Danian and Mo Xiaotian only awakened it yesterday, and today a large number of constables have come knocking on their door. How can Mo Danian and Mo Xiaotian not feel guilty?
Upon hearing this, Mo Zheng immediately frowned.
Don't be fooled by his ability to bully the spoiled brats of Shangyin County yesterday; it was a trivial matter, and the most important person involved was only a seventh-rank county magistrate.
However, the interference from the Xuanwu bloodline is too great. Let alone a mere disciple of the Liangzhou Martial Arts Hall, even if Liu Qing came, he might not be able to protect him.
Unless the Hun Tian Sect intervenes to suppress this matter, the Great Yan Dynasty will not stand idly by and allow two traitors with Xuanwu bloodlines to go unpunished.
"The only option now is probably to fight our way out."
Mo Zheng quickly made up his mind and said, "There aren't many experts in Shangyin County. Let's fight our way out, cross the Da Cang Mountain, escape Liangzhou, and go to other countries."
Liangzhou borders other countries, but the border areas are ravaged by monsters, and people of their status cannot use official roads, so crossing the border is not easy.
However, compared to the endless pursuit within the Great Yan territory, this is the safest method.
"But if you run away like this, what will happen to your identity as a disciple of the Liangzhou Martial Arts Hall—" Mo Danian said hesitantly.
"It's alright, brother. You can cultivate martial arts anywhere," Mo Zheng said nonchalantly.
There's nothing to be reluctant about. Three of them are now martial artists, and two of them have even awakened their bloodlines. They can make a living anywhere.
Even if he stays in Liangzhou, he will be a member of the Hun Tian Sect and a disciple of a master of the Visceral Realm, which will make his future martial arts path smoother.
But for the sake of family, some things must be given up.
Seeing this, Mo Danian clenched his fist and said, "Fine, then kill them—"
"Yu Mei, open the door quickly, it's me!"
A series of urgent knocks came from outside, abruptly interrupting Mo Danian's words.
Mo Zheng instinctively gripped the sword hilt, and Mo Danian and Mo Xiaotian also tensed up.
Wang Yumei, however, relaxed upon hearing the voice and said, "It's alright, it's Brother Dahu, let him in."
Wang Dahu? What's he doing here right now?
Mo Zheng lowered his guard slightly. Wang Dahu wasn't even a martial artist, so he couldn't do anything even if he came in.
Mo Xiaotian opened the door, and Wang Dahu, dressed in uniform and carrying a waist knife, rushed in.
He glanced at everyone in the courtyard, his gaze first landing on Mo Zheng, and shouted, "This is all your doing! Thank goodness I didn't agree to marry my sister to you!"
Then he urgently said to Wang Yumei, "Quickly, take your son and come with me!"
Don't get confused. I don't have the Xuanwu bloodline either, so how could it be my doing?
"Brother Tiger, what happened? Why do you want me to leave?"
Wang Yumei asked, "What about them? What will happen to them?"
"Don't worry about them, you're lucky you're even safe!"
Wang Dahu said anxiously, "Hurry up and come with me. The magistrate will be here soon. Your second brother has offended too many people this time and caused a huge disaster. No one can protect him!"
Upon hearing this, Mo Zheng became even more confused. He had offended too many people.
Is it someone from the You family or the Luo family?
They dare to arrest me so openly?
However, it seems that it's not because of the leak of Xuanwu bloodline.
Mo Danian and Wang Yumei realized this as well. The couple exchanged a glance, and Wang Yumei asked again, "Brother Dahu, please be clear. Xiao Zheng is a disciple of the Liangzhou Martial Arts Hall and has always been well-behaved. What trouble could he possibly cause?"
"He's supposed to be well-behaved, but do you know that last night he offended every single noble family in Shangyin County? He broke the legs of a bunch of spoiled brats!"
Wang Dahu said angrily, "Yesterday, Constable He was going to promote me to deputy constable, but that's definitely going to fall through now."
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Hurry up and pack your things and come with me. The magistrate will be here soon, and you won't be able to leave even if you want to."
It turns out it happened last night.
Mo Zheng's heart, which had been pounding, settled down again.
Mo Danian and Wang Yumei, on the other hand, had always lived in Shangyin County. Like Wang Dahu, they didn't know much about the Liangzhou Martial Arts Hall and only knew how powerful the county magistrate, Fang Daquan, was.
That was the ruthless character who killed the Black Sand Gang leader right at their doorstep.
Moreover, Wang Dahu's words offended all the powerful families in Shangyin County, and not just Fang Daquan.
They both looked anxiously at Mo Zheng.
Mo Zheng laughed and said, "I thought it was something serious, but it's nothing. Brother and sister-in-law, please disperse, there's no need to panic."
Seeing his nonchalant attitude, Wang Dahu became even angrier and was about to yell at him when he heard a commotion outside.
"My lord!" "My lord!" "Greetings, my lord!" ————
Those were the constables outside paying their respects; it was obvious that Fang Daquan had arrived.
"Oh no, it's too late."
Wang Dahu, his face filled with despair, said, "Cousin, don't blame your cousin for not saving you. You can't leave now. I'll plead for you later, hoping the magistrate will show leniency and not implicate you."
"Brother Da Hu, don't worry, no one will be in trouble today. And I can assure you, you will definitely get the deputy constable position you want." Mo Zheng said confidently.
Wang Dahu didn't answer at all, too lazy to pay any attention to Mo Zheng.
Just then, Fang Daquan's voice came from outside: "Excuse me, is Lord Mo Zheng at home? I am Fang Daquan, the magistrate of Shangyin County, and I have come to pay our respects with some friends."
"Um?"
Wang Dahu, who was originally furious, suddenly widened his eyes upon hearing these words. The tone of the voice was polite and respectful, even with a hint of humility. What was going on? Wasn't he going to arrest someone?
However, Mo Zheng's response the next moment was even more unexpected.
"Lord Fang, please return."
Mo Zheng said, "It's nothing, don't worry about it. Please go back."
What do you mean? Please—please go back?
Is this a way of giving Lord Fang the cold shoulder?
Wang Dahu was completely stunned. Last night, this kid had clearly broken the leg of the second young master of Lord Fang's house. How come Lord Fang was so humble today, and this kid dared to give him the cold shoulder?!
Not only him, but Mo Danian and his wife were also a bit dumbfounded.
That's the county magistrate, and my own brother can just refuse to see him.
"Lord Mo, I know it is inappropriate to disturb you at this time, but we have several distinguished guests who are also waiting to see you," Fang Daquan said.
Are we having important guests?
Mo Zheng's heart skipped a beat; it seemed this wasn't about what happened last night.
"Xiang Ying of the Sihai Trading Company has come to pay his respects to Young Master Mo on the orders of the Chairman!"
"You Feilong of the Northern Liang Caravan, on the orders of his leader, extends his warmest wishes to Young Master Mo for a joyous New Year!"
"Qin Zhongnan, the protector of the Black Fiend Cult, requests an audience with Young Master Mo on the orders of the cult leader!"
The voices of seven or eight people could be heard outside.
Wang Dahu was increasingly surprised as he listened. Wasn't this the distinguished guest that Lord Fang had carefully greeted on the road yesterday?
Why are they all coming to visit Mo Zhengqi?
Mo Danian, Wang Yumei, and the others exchanged bewildered glances. Despite living in a small county town, their influence was widespread and well-known throughout Liangzhou.
Putting aside other matters, Sihai Trading Company has one branch in Shangyin County. The Beiliang caravans have been passing through Shangyin County quite often throughout the year. As for the other companies, although I haven't seen them in Shangyin County, I've heard some stories about them.
"The Four Seas Trading Company and the Northern Liang Caravan—what do they want from me?"
Mo Danian and others had only vaguely heard of these powerful forces, while Mo Zhengren, who was at the Liangzhou Martial Arts Hall, knew them much more thoroughly.
Those who just registered are all from powerful forces with experts at the Internal Organ Realm. Their names are well-known in Liangzhou and the surrounding provinces.
However, judging from their tone, they didn't seem to be there to cause trouble.
A thought flashed through Mo Zheng's mind, and he replied, "Please come in, everyone."
Mo Zheng could disregard the opponent, Da Quan, a mere magistrate of Shangyin County, a mere flesh-and-blood martial artist with little potential in martial arts.
However, if he refuses to see these powerful forces, he will face trouble in the martial arts hall in the future.
According to his understanding, several teachers in the martial arts academy were the leaders of these forces.
Mo Xiaotian immediately opened the door, while Mo Danian and Wang Yumei ran into the room to wash up, change clothes, and boil water for tea.
A group of martial artists, dressed in various styles but exuding extraordinary aura, entered, led by Fang Daquan.
The first person to see Mo Zheng smiled and said, "Young Master Mo, seeing is believing. The president said you were under eighteen, and I didn't believe it. But seeing you today, you truly are a young hero, so admirable."
"Haha, Lord Liu Qing has a discerning eye for talent. How could an ordinary person possibly become his disciple?"
"Young Master Mo will surely be able to reach the Visceral Realm in the future and dominate a region."
A group of people were showering him with compliments, their enthusiasm leaving Mo Zheng bewildered. He could only invite them all into the living room to sit down.
Unfortunately, the living room couldn't accommodate so many people, so apart from the leader who went inside, the rest of these powerful figures waited in the courtyard.
A group of county officials, including Fang Daquan.
"Goodness gracious, what's going on? Weren't we here to arrest this kid?"
"Shut up! Didn't you see that even Lord Fang has to address him respectfully as Lord Mo? He can't even enter the living room! Don't spout nonsense!"
The constables who were secretly watching the commotion inside the courtyard, including the squad leaders, were all dumbfounded and at a loss. They had all been told that they were coming to arrest someone, so why was Lord Fang backing down?
Moreover, these powerful forces, whose mere presence could shake Liangzhou, all came to visit this young man, their expressions one of eager flattery and obsequiousness.
A silence.
"Brother Wang, it seems you're very well-informed, arriving so early."
Fang Daquan suddenly approached Wang Dahu with a friendly smile and said, "Brother Wang, with such a good relative, you're bound to rise to prominence in the future. Don't forget to take care of me then!"
"That's right, Brother Wang is a dragon among men. Who knows, he might go to Liangzhou City one day. When that happens, you must help and remind us."
"Haha, I haven't been in touch with Brother Wang much lately, please don't take offense. Tomorrow, I'll be hosting at Anxiang Restaurant, Brother Wang, you must come!"
Liu Dianshi, Cao Xianwei, and He Butou all surrounded Wang Dahu and began trying to establish a rapport.
They all knew Mo Zheng's identity and potential; he was destined for great success in the future, and might even become a top expert in the Dirty Realm.
They can't curry favor with such martial arts masters, so they can only curry favor with relatives.
Having more connections might just mean having more options for survival.
Therefore, even when facing a small squad leader like Wang Dahu, they were very polite and respectful. Although they were all higher-ranking than Wang Dahu, they all addressed him as a brother and were very close.
"this----"
Wang Dahu was completely dumbfounded.
Suddenly, he remembered what Constable He had told him yesterday about promoting a deputy constable.
This isn't about Jin Tianbao at all; it's clearly about Mo Danian, and Mo Danian's younger brother, Mo Zheng!
It's ridiculous that he thought the other party had caused trouble.
Liangzhou Martial Arts Academy is just a state-level martial arts academy. How could it be so powerful that just a son-in-law's younger brother could make so many important figures from the county bow down after only two months there?
Wang Dahu was filled with confusion, just as he had been when he saw the Black Sand Gang bewildered by Mo Zheng's destruction.
That time, it was because of an order from a high-ranking constable with a gold seal, which could only be described as a fox borrowing the tiger's power. But this time, it was because of Mo Zheng himself.
He even got to ride on the coattails of others, as so many important figures in the county treated him with such warmth—
These were all county officials with official ranks, each a martial artist from outside the county, high and mighty, with the entire county under their control. Even the wealthy local gentry both respected and feared them, treating them with utmost courtesy.
Wang Dahu felt as if he were dreaming.
"By the way, Lord Fang, after the New Year, I plan to invite Brother Wang to be the deputy head constable of our county, to share this burden with me. What do you think?" Constable He suddenly said.
"What deputy constable? Acting constable!"
Fang Daquan said with a smile, "Old He, you're getting old. You should practice your skills at home more often, take care of your health, and get some rest. Let Brother Wang take care of these things for you."
"Ah—this—"
Officer He looked reluctant. He only wanted to curry favor with Wang Dahu, but he didn't want to lose his position, which represented a lot of tribute.
"Old He, you don't want Lord Mo to bring up what happened to your son last night, do you?" Fang Daquan threatened.
Constable He's expression hardened, and he looked at Fang Daquan in disbelief. Then, with a bitter expression, he replied, "Yes, I understand. Brother Wang, from now on, I'll have to trouble you to take good care of the constables and runners in the county."
Wang Dahu nodded, but his mouth dropped open in utter shock.
Although acting constables do not have official ranks, they can only be temporarily appointed when a constable position becomes vacant.
But why would someone willingly relinquish power and let Constable He act as acting constable when he was still in office?
He understood that all of this was due to the influence of the boy inside the house.
For some reason, a sentence popped into his mind:
When one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven!