Chapter 4, Drawing the Tiger from the Mountain, Golden Crow Tempering Technique

"Brother Qingxiao, you should go to the yamen and recuperate well. I will definitely avenge you."

Not on the bookshelf, nor in the cabinet, this room is only so big, could it possibly be hidden in the corner

Quickly, one file after another was opened by Xu Qingxiao. His speed was extremely fast; whenever he saw a file, he would directly skip it, as his purpose was the arcane arts

But at this point, Xu Qingxiao has no concerns about whether there will be any punishment or not

For minor offenses, thirty strokes of the rod; for serious offenses, it is regarded as collusion with the enemy, warranting imprisonment.

If they were to be infected themselves, they would certainly not be willing to offer their heads for free

What? A fugitive is at Beishantou

After the two fell silent, Xu Qingxiao took a deep breath. He picked up the wooden board and placed it back in its original position, then moved the chair aside before finally picking up the wooden box

The county magistrate probably does not wish to witness this scene; it would be better to place it in the archives. If it truly has died, it can be properly buried later.

The two individuals opened their mouths, only because the cold aura emanating from Xu Qingxiao was too overwhelming, causing them to feel a chill. If this were an ordinary matter, they would not have cared much, but Xu Qingxiao had indeed been afflicted by cold poison.

Ping'an County Yamen

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If it were to be taken to the yamen, it would indeed be troublesome even if one were to die, as dying in the yamen would certainly be considered a work-related injury and martyrdom. At that time, the compensation would be substantial, and it would also have a negative impact.

At this moment, Xu Qingxiao felt completely stiff, as if he had been trapped in an ice cellar for three days and three nights

This is Xu Qingxiao's scheme of self-inflicted suffering

It must be placed inside the cabinet or in a relatively concealed location

He is going to perform a scene of self-sacrifice.

Without any hesitation, Xu Qingxiao moved a chair over, stood on it, and then suppressed the cold energy within her body, taking a deep breath and leaping with all her might

If Dr. Zhao had previously predicted that he had twelve time periods left, Xu Qingxiao felt that he could only last for two more time periods at most

I was inadvertently discovered by him, but fortunately, this person seems to have sustained serious injuries and did not pursue me. However, in a moment of panic, the cold energy within me broke free, and I estimate that I do not have much longer to live

Constable Chen spoke, then looked at the crowd and said: "Leave two people to guard the document storage, and send someone to the yamen to inform them of the fugitive's whereabouts. The rest follow me."

After the two left, Xu Qingxiao slowly exhaled a breath of cold air, then steeled himself, trying his best to stabilize the energy channels within his body. He immediately got up and began to sift through the documents.

Such things as strange arts clearly cannot be placed in the case files and should be stored separately

To lure the tiger away from the mountain

There are dozens of bookshelves in the library, all of which are arranged with some volumes.

Indeed, after listening to Xu Qingxiao's words, Constable Chen could no longer contain himself

Xu Qingxiao suddenly realized that passing away so abruptly could easily raise suspicions. What if Constable Chen became more vigilant? Wouldn't that lead to trouble

Brother Chen, something has happened. I know I am on a path to death, and I plan to choose a feng shui treasure site for myself. However, I did not expect to see the fugitive from that day on the mountain about ten miles to the north.

Searching blindly is undoubtedly the worst approach; to find something in a short period, one must rely on reasoning

As the two supported each other, Xu Qingxiao entered the document archive

Xu Qingxiao quickly declined, allowing the two to find a place for themselves.

Bang

Xu Qingxiao nodded; he naturally desired it greatly

Ka!

It can be said that having found the trace of the fugitive, it is essentially possible to apprehend them

The design of the four horizontal and eight vertical beams came into view, and soon a box appeared before Xu Qingxiao.

Another quarter of an hour has passed, yet there are still no clues. He has turned over all the cabinets, but still has not found the unusual technique

Indeed, if there is anything, just call out, we can hear you

The two individuals did not dare to enter, and could only stand outside to offer a word of comfort.

Constable Chen was somewhat surprised; he did not expect that Xu Qingxiao, by sheer coincidence, would uncover the trail of the fugitive.

Therefore, even if there are indeed extraordinary skills in the archives, they cannot compare to this fugitive

Inside the room

After all, life is of utmost importance

Xu Qingxiao spoke with a slight tremor, his entire body emanating a chilling aura, even condensing moisture that dripped onto the ground

It is not possible to search like this; there are thirty to forty shelves, and searching one by one, let alone in five quarters of an hour, even five hours would be difficult to find.

"Qingxiao brothers, you can rest well here. If there is anything, just call out, and we will come in when we hear you."

After contemplating this point, Xu Qingxiao did not search the bookshelf, but instead walked inside to see if there were any places set apart or to look for a cabinet

Do not come in, I have released cold energy from my body, and it is difficult to control. I am afraid it might harm you, so I will first use my energy to suppress it.

Xu Qingxiao was not foolish; holding a wooden board in his hand, he leaped with all his might and struck the box on the beam.

In order to successfully lure the tiger away from its mountain, Xu Qingxiao no longer suppressed the cold energy within, allowing it to emerge freely

If he can capture such a fugitive, it would be a tremendous achievement for him, and he might even have the opportunity to serve in the Southern Yu Prefecture as a result

The ground is approximately 2 zhang high from the beam, and the chair is about 0.5 meters tall, making it virtually impossible to jump onto the beam.

Xu Qingxiao's method is to release false information, as this is the only way to deceive people away

Constable Chen was somewhat agitated

In an instant, the two constables outside the door heard the commotion and could not help but call out to inquire, wanting to come in and take a look

"What happened, brothers of the Qing Night?"

Following this line of thought, Xu Qingxiao searched diligently

After some contemplation, Xu Qingxiao came up with an idea

With a sudden flash of inspiration in her mind, Xu Qingxiao came up with a solution

At present, only two people remain in the document repository

But at this point, there is no choice left

Wait a moment

A crisp sound of collision rang out

If it cannot be found within this timeframe, it will be troublesome

a quarter of an hour later

Alright, Qingxiao brothers, hold steady. Once Chen arrives, everything will be fine

Xu Qingxiao immediately spoke up, if the two of them come in, it would be troublesome

Xu Qingxiao frowned slightly

Moreover, I am currently being eroded by the cold, and my body is extremely stiff

A fugitive from the Southern Yufu Prefecture has escaped, and he is currently a serious criminal. If captured, this would indeed be a significant achievement, worthy of a fifth-class merit.

It is a clear night

With the appearance of Xu Qingxiao, the guards of the document repository became increasingly tense; however, upon realizing that the visitor was Xu Qingxiao, they breathed a slight sigh of relief

What is the number one priority in Ping'an County today

Whether one can survive remains an unknown, and worrying so much is merely empty talk

At that moment, Xu Qingxiao's figure appeared outside the document storage room door

Brother Chen, please quickly take some people to search; that thief likely hasn't escaped far. If we can capture him alive, it would be a significant achievement and would also allow me to take my revenge

Brother Chen, you must avenge me. That scoundrel is severely injured; he saw me but did not harm me, which clearly indicates his serious condition

Constable Chen was also aware of the implications involved; he said little more and departed with several dozen men

Indeed

Xu Qingxiao couldn't help but smile wryly. Why did people in ancient times like to place valuable items on the beams of their houses?

And the small booklet prominently displays five characters

"Please, I trouble you two brothers."

The legal codes of the Great Wei classify achievements into five ranks, and promotions and titles are based on merit. A fifth-class achievement is sufficient for one to attain the position of chief of public security in a peaceful county.

In that instant, Xu Qingxiao seemed to have thought of something, and he directed his gaze towards the ceiling

However, Xu Qingxiao immediately shook his head and said: "No need, just find a random place for me, I can no longer walk. If I die in the yamen, it would be quite bothersome, so it is better to put me in the document storage room."

The sun shone down upon the county office, and due to the presence of fugitives, the officials in the county office were much more stringent than before

"Qingxiao, what is the matter with you?"

After all, at this critical juncture, if there is even the slightest mistake, it is not merely a matter of losing one's head

In the next moment, the box fell to the ground. Although Xu Qingxiao wanted to catch the box, his body was terrifyingly stiff, and he was powerless despite his intentions, only able to watch as the wooden box crashed to the ground, making a sound.

It is not appropriate to go directly; it would be too abrupt. We need to find a suitable reason.

Forcibly picking a lock will inevitably be detected

At this moment, the two individuals exchanged a glance.

That is the fugitive who escaped from Nanyu Prefecture. Now that Nanyu Prefecture has sent people to capture the fugitive, Ping'an County will naturally cooperate fully.

However, Xu Qingxiao did not hurry; instead, he became even calmer

The leading Constable Chen was the first to regain his composure. Looking at the terrifying Xu Qingxiao, he immediately stepped forward to offer support.

What he did not expect was that once the cold energy left his body, it would have such a significant impact

Such an important thing as the art of the unusual cannot possibly be placed on a bookshelf

Thinking of this, the two nodded and then supported Xu Qingxiao as they walked into the document archive.

Once a fugitive escapes, the county magistrate will also be unable to bear the consequences

Of course, he is not foolish; it is impossible for him to go alone. He would bring a few brothers along to investigate. If they truly discover the fugitive, they would not act recklessly, as a good official position is valuable, but one must also have a life to enjoy it.

The document archive of the Ping'an County is not very large

Indeed, upon hearing these words, the two individuals outside dared not enter.

If this is discovered, the consequences will be dire.

Indeed, Xu Qingxiao exuded an overwhelming chill, with a sinister aura coalescing like water, appearing extremely weak and giving the impression of being on the verge of death

"Brother Qingxiao, come, I will take you to the yamen to rest"

Two individuals supported Xu Qingxiao, intending to take him to the yamen for rest

However, adding a bit of calling for people and searching, the maximum time I have is five quarters, which is fifteen minutes per quarter, meaning I only have seventy-five minutes in total

He does not have much time, traveling north for ten li. According to the pace of Chen the Constable and others, the round trip would take at most three quarters of an hour. After all, they are martial artists of a certain rank, and their walking speed is certainly fast

The wooden box is locked, and Xu Qingxiao took a deep breath; finding the key now is nearly impossible

Golden Crow Tempering Technique

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Xu Qingxiao was somewhat anxious and momentarily confused

The location of the archives is right next to the county office

Upon thinking of this, Constable Chen felt a surge of restlessness

Xu Qingxiao urged Constable Chen to hurry and not to worry about him, after all, sending himself to the yamen to rest would render this carefully devised plan to lure the tiger away from its mountain completely futile

Brother Chen, you must hurry and not worry about me. If you delay any longer, the thief will truly escape.

Moreover, recalling what was previously mentioned, this fugitive has practiced unusual techniques and has suffered a backlash, resulting in severe injuries

As Xu Qingxiao exerted all his strength, the copper lock was instantly broken. At that moment, the wooden box opened, revealing a small blue booklet before his eyes

Upon thinking of this, Xu Qingxiao decided to set off immediately

He was drenched all over, with a chill radiating from his body. The sun was shining brightly, yet it still felt somewhat eerie

But soon Xu Qingxiao shook his head

As time flows by, in the blink of an eye, it has arrived at the hour of Chen.

Xu Qingxiao observed that Constable Chen was still hesitant, and thus could not help but continue to provide intense information, attempting to divert Constable Chen's attention.

Xu Qingxiao set down the documents in his hand, shaking his head as he muttered to himself