Chapter 9

He thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and said, "Alright"

Lin Fangzhou stroked his chin and said, "What you said is indeed the case. In fact, I didn't think too much at the time. Wei Guizi died, and I didn't want the Chen butcher couple to take risks for me anymore. Of course, I could also use this to dispel their suspicions. I believe they would think that no one would be foolish enough to move forward after doing something shady... Yet, I deliberately moved forward, which caught them off guard."

Xiao Yuanbao was covered in dust, his face was also dirty. When he was pulled out, the first thing he said was, "Someone just came by."

Just in case

No

As he was speaking, the Second Killing God noticed a group of people by the riverbank, unsure of what they were doing. Instinctively, he pressed his sword and asked the Great Killing God, "Why are there so many people? What day is it today?"

After the trial, they were all confined in the county office and not allowed to move. The second killer even threatened them, stating that they must not reveal a word about today's events, otherwise he could not guarantee their safety. This left everyone pale and drenched in cold sweat.

Lin Fangzhou let out a sigh of relief and opened the door, "What happened?"

Everyone fled in a panic

I will call you brother, Brother Fangzhou

The old gentleman, who could be considered a person of great experience, mustered his courage at this moment and said: "Are you two brave men referring to this jade pendant? We have just extracted this jade pendant from the belly of a tiger and were about to report it to the authorities in search of its owner. It seems that you two brave men are familiar with the owner of this jade pendant?"

What can be searched?

You

I saved your life, and you still feel wronged for calling me father

I have quite a significant background

Lin Fangzhou was taken aback. She had intended to act the part thoroughly and then pretend to be urged by everyone to report to the authorities, but unexpectedly, they appeared right in front of her. She was already terrified of them, and at this moment, she was so startled that her mind went blank for a moment, leaving her speechless

He had a fierce appearance and approached with a bloody bone-cutting knife. The Second Killing God thought he was trying to cause trouble, so he raised his hand to lightly block his body with his sword. The butcher, Chen, immediately felt half of his body go numb and powerless, and he collapsed to the ground

"Da Lang, stop playing and go report to the authorities first"

Everyone was looking at Lin Fangzhou, who felt somewhat at a loss, "I I I I I ... ... "

You are an exceptionally intelligent person

merely lacking in experience

Not only that. What is even more remarkable is that after the jade pendant was discovered, you did not hide yourself but instead took the initiative to seize the spotlight. Those individuals are all ruthless and suspicious, and they conduct their affairs with utmost caution. You are already involved in this matter as one of the witnesses; if you were to retreat and remain silent, they would undoubtedly harbor even more doubts. It is better to proactively attract attention in order to eliminate any suspicion against yourself. This is what is known as placing oneself in a desperate situation to achieve a breakthrough. This tactic may seem risky, but once successful, it is the most secure approach.

Hahaha, if you praise me like this, I will feel embarrassed, actually—

Her attention was diverted, and she spoke to him animatedly about how clever and brave she had been just moments ago. Although the account was filled with exaggerations, Xiaoyuanguo could still imagine how thrilling and tense that scene must have been

That is a method akin to the golden cicada shedding its shell, which not everyone can conceive of

He always wore a serious expression, but it was the first time Lin Fangzhou saw him smile. The child gently lifted the corners of his mouth, smiling in a reserved yet beautiful manner, as if the spring snow was melting, soft and pure, gentle and refreshing

Lin Fangzhou understood the true purpose of the assassins; at this moment, she had calmed down, knowing that she would not be killed for "desiring a piece of jade."

Then Xiao Yuanbao was taken aback for a moment and quickly changed his words, saying: "You are not a person of limited insight. You have a broad mind and a wide perspective..."

Until the Great Killer reappeared, everyone was held captive

Before Lin Fangzhou could fully savor a breath of joy, she was struck again by him. She angrily exclaimed, "Who is being short-sighted?! You little brat, don't you know how to have a conversation?"

Lin Fangzhou felt that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, which was quite inexplicable, as just a moment ago everyone had been chatting enthusiastically... She touched her nose and suddenly asked him, "Hey, I saved your life, what do you plan to do to repay me?"

He frowned, unable to utter a word

... ...

At this moment, the butcher heard the commotion, pushed through the crowd, and shouted with full force as he walked, "What is going on?!"

Chen the butcher's expression changed, "He has left."

Take a look.

Lin Fangzhou's arm had almost lost sensation from being gripped tightly. The Great Killing God took the jade pendant from her hand, and only then did the Second Killing God release her. The Great Killing God examined the jade pendant closely and asked, "Who discovered it first?"

What is going on?

Lin Fangzhou finally said reluctantly: "Alright, but it must be made clear that this jade pendant belongs to me, and you are all witnesses."

Take care on your way out

Xiao Yuanbao has a peculiar mindset; every morning after getting out of bed, he insists on making his bed neatly. However, he is completely incapable of folding the quilt properly, always ending up with a bizarre shape that is nearly impossible for others to replicate

Everyone looked down on him for speaking nonsense with his eyes wide open. The old gentleman said, "Young man, do not be greedy for wealth; first, it is essential to find the source of suffering."

"I want a hundred million taels of gold, but you don't have it," Lin Fangzhou said, shrugging his shoulders. "How about this: I saved you, so you belong to me from now on."

The people around were all terrified

The two killers walked and spoke: "I have been searching for so long, yet I still haven't found him. I believe he is most likely no longer among the living. A child falling from such a high cliff has little chance of survival."

Everyone looked at each other in confusion, uncertain whether it was good or bad, and no one dared to speak

Never

Lin Fangzhou gave his head a slight shake and said, "What are you laughing at?"

Xiao Yuanbao then fell silent

When Lin Fangzhou returned home, her heart was still beating somewhat rapidly. She carefully checked and found that her home had indeed been tampered with

Along with butcher Chen, the two killers took away more than a dozen people and headed grandly towards the county office. The second killer sat in the courtroom to interrogate people, while the first killer went to find the county magistrate, though it was unclear what he intended to do.

What should I call you

Is Lin Fangzhou's name also what you call him

I do not know

I also want to know. However, let's not inquire any further. Didn't that person say, " Lin Fangzhou said, raising his palm to gesture towards his neck, "Is it worth risking our lives?"

Well

Despite the other party's desire to keep things discreet, efforts should be made to restore the searched areas to their original state

In such a situation, had it been a normal day, he would have long since mocked Lin Fangzhou with sarcasm, and might have even directly turned him over to the authorities. However, at present, the tiger was captured based on his suggestion, and if he wished to take a share of what was inside the tiger's belly, it would be justifiable. Moreover, even the elder master held him in high regard. Therefore, everyone merely offered kind advice and did not dare to provoke Lin Fangzhou.

Lin Fangzhou did not feel any better; she rolled her eyes and said, "Shut up!"

Lin Fangzhou rinsed the jade pendant in the river, and it indeed became clean, but the foul smell still lingered. The butcher's wife gathered her courage and said, "Dalang, this concerns a life; should we report it to the authorities first?"

I have long stated that there is no chance of survival.

Just as she was speaking, someone knocked on the window with a series of loud knocks. Lin Fangzhou's face turned pale, and she hurriedly stuffed the small ingot back in, raising her voice to ask, "Who is it?"

Everyone was cursing under their breath

After she finished speaking, Xiao Yuanbao said: "You are very clever"

I command you to do whatever I ask

What is the rush? After all, the person is already dead; whether it is a little earlier or a little later, it makes no difference... This little flying snake is truly beautiful

As the two approached, they realized it was a gathering for the public dissection of a tiger. They found it quite boring and were about to leave when they noticed a few people surrounding a young boy, walking and talking.

The second killer focused his gaze and saw that the young man was playing with a piece of jade pendant in his hand. His pupils constricted as he stepped forward and grabbed her wrist, "Where did you get this thing?!"

Lin Fangzhou locked the door, went to the kitchen to move the pot, and retrieved a small ingot from the pit beneath the stove

On the path leading to the mountain, two figures were approaching from a distance. They were the Great Killer and the Second Killer in the eyes of the county magistrate

Indeed, although the person is no longer present, the family of the victim may still be searching for him. Once the undelivered letter is delivered, they will be grateful for your kindness in dealing with the tiger. If you desire a jade pendant, how could they possibly refuse you

The shape of the quilt is now incorrect, indicating that someone has been here and searched her home

Good

"Shh—" Lin Fangzhou whispered, "My home has also been ransacked. It was terrifying."

Lin Fangzhou went back and took out the little Yuanbao again, complaining, "What exactly are you?"

The gaze of those around her was focused on her, and the butcher's wife appeared somewhat at a loss, staring blankly at the jade pendant. Lin Fangzhou snatched the jade pendant away and said, "I found it first"

Many years later, whenever Lin Fangzhou thinks back to this conversation of today, he can only summarize himself with one idiom: digging his own grave

Lin Fangzhou was about to speak when Xiao Yuanbao hurriedly asked, "Brother Fangzhou, what did you just experience? Please tell me about it."

I am Chen the butcher

The person who was brought back did not dare to lie and confessed everything in detail. ... While washing the tiger's stomach, the butcher's wife discovered a jade pendant. Lin Fangzhou wanted to claim it for himself, but after the crowd's good advice, he agreed to report it to the authorities first, yet he was still reluctant to go due to his playful nature. ... He ended up passing the responsibility entirely to Lin Fangzhou.

I know. They should not come back again

The Great Killer: "Take them all away, and interrogate them carefully"

Is there still a chance?

The butcher Chen said mysteriously, "My home has been ransacked. However, no money was lost."

Only the Great Killer and the Second Killer remained in the courtroom. The Second Killer asked, "Have all the houses been searched?"

Thank you, Lin Fangzhou

You shut up

Call me father

The second killer let out a sigh of relief, "Finally, I can go back and report in."

One must see the living when alive, and see the corpse when dead

Little Yuanbao asked: "What do you want?"

Xiao Yuanbao looked at Lin Fangzhou, his face pale with fear, and then he suddenly laughed