After leaving from Zhan Chengfeng, Lin Ji returned to the side hall with a heavy heart.
Sitting in the study, his mind was filled with the troubles in Lianghe County.
"This Lianghe County is truly... First, there was the mischief of the River God, and then it was affected by the ghosts of Liang City. I heard that hundreds of people died, and now this matter has arisen."
At this moment, Lin Ji finally felt that the seat under him was truly uncomfortable.
In the past, it would have been fine, with peace in the world, how could there be so many troubles?
But now that chaos reigns, demons and monsters are causing havoc.
"While Liang City is blocked by the ghosts, knowing that the Celestial Supervisory Bureau cannot spare any manpower, that's why they are so audacious, right?"
Lin Ji sighed lightly, realizing that further thoughts were futile.
He was not someone who cared about the world, always only concerned about his own little world. But such a tragic event, even ordinary people would feel some sympathy upon hearing about it.
Moreover, Lin Ji, sitting in the position of the Chief Constable, could only stay calmly in Liang City.
"Helpless."
Thinking of this, Lin Ji felt even more uncomfortable sitting on his chair.
He couldn't sit still.
After exchanging a few words with his subordinates, Lin Ji hurriedly left the yamen.
Time passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye, it was already Lin Ji's seventh day in Liang City.
Early in the morning, after having breakfast at home, Lin Ji, carrying a prepared bundle, hurried to the yamen.
In the past few days, there had been no further news about the incident in Lianghe County. There was no word of any action from Zhan Chengfeng, nor had Lin Ji seen the demon catcher from Lianghe County who came to deliver the message.
The matter was left hanging like this.
Lin Ji had met Zhan Chengfeng several times in the past few days, but he had not mentioned it again.
Today was quite rare. As soon as he entered the side hall, Lin Ji met the hurried Tian Wenliang.
Last time, Tian Wenliang was given three days to organize the documents in the archives, but there had been no follow-up.
Lin Ji had not been to the yamen in the past few days, so they had not met.
Lin Ji stopped in his tracks, looking at Tian Wenliang with a smile that was not a smile.
Tian Wenliang had intended to keep silent and pass by, but seeing Lin Ji's gaze, he could only brace himself and step forward.
"Lord Lin."
"How is the organization of the documents going?"
"In response to Lord, only about half of it has been organized," Tian Wenliang replied, bowing his head.
Lin Ji nodded and asked, "What day is it today?"
Tian Wenliang remained silent.
"In that case, why are you still in the yamen? Doesn't my order count? As a sixth-rank Chief Constable, can't you handle a mere unranked clerk?" Lin Ji squinted slightly.
"Lord, I..."
"No need to explain, I don't care who ordered you to make things difficult for me that day, just go away."
Lin Ji waved his hand as if shooing away a fly, then walked into the study, completely ignoring Tian Wenliang's extremely pitiful expression.
After driving away Tian Wenliang, Lin Ji brewed a cup of tea in the study, leaned back in his chair, hummed a tune that only he could understand, feeling quite content.
And so, a day passed like this.
Lin Ji did not return to the mansion at noon, instead sending his subordinates to prepare some food in the yamen to fill his stomach.
Then he continued to relax in the study.
Until evening.
"Lord Lin, Lord Zhan is calling for you."
"I understand."
Lin Ji picked up the bundle, weighed it a few times, and then quickly left the study.
In the garden behind the yamen, Lin Ji met Zhan Chengfeng.
Master Xingchi was also present.
The two were sitting in the pavilion in the middle of the garden.
"Lord Zhan, Master Xingchi." Lin Ji saluted.
"Please, have a seat." Zhan Chengfeng pointed to a stone bench nearby.
After Lin Ji sat down, Master Xingchi smiled and said, "It seems like the young friend is not worried? The Ghost King City is not a good place to go."
"I've figured it out, so I'm not worried," Lin Ji replied.
He had long anticipated that something would fall on his head, and he had thought about all the consequences for so long that he was very calm now.
He had also figured it out.
So what if it was the Ghost King City? It wasn't like he was being sent to his death.
Otherwise, why would he be arranged to the position of Chief Constable? Just to ease his mind and make him obedient?
The position of Chief Constable may not be high, but it had great prospects.
If they wanted someone obedient to send to their death, what benefits couldn't they promise? Did it have to be the Chief Constable?
So Lin Ji was very calm.
"The young friend has an excellent temperament, which is a good thing," Master Xingchi said with a smile.
Zhan Chengfeng then spoke up, "Tonight at midnight, you will leave the city, go north along the official road for twenty miles, and you will see a large banyan tree. From there, head west."
Lin Ji nodded, knowing that this was the location of the Ghost King City.
"Going north, there are many ghosts on the road, some of them powerful. How should I deal with them?" Lin Ji asked, looking at Master Xingchi.
Could it be that Master Xingchi had also cleared the ghosts in the north?
But the distance to the south from the Ghost King City was far, and the ghosts in the north were endless.
"Just use the Soul-Subduing Demon-Defeating Staff," Zhan Chengfeng said straightforwardly. "This item is particularly effective against ghosts. With your cultivation at the Fourth Realm, coupled with the Demon-Defeating Staff, the ghosts will not be your opponents."
"What if I encounter a Ghost General?" Lin Ji asked again.
"It won't happen," Zhan Chengfeng shook his head, but did not explain further.
Lin Ji did not ask again.
"With the Demon-Defeating Staff clearing the way, when you reach the Ghost King City, you will naturally see the Ghost King of Liang City. After meeting him, tell him the conditions of the Celestial Supervisory Bureau."
"What conditions?"
"Release the soul of Luo Xiang's daughter, gather your subordinates far away from Liang City, and then move the Ghost King City," Zhan Chengfeng said.
Upon hearing this, Lin Ji couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"These three conditions are each more demanding than the last. What if the Ghost King does not agree?"
"Adapt as you go," Master Xingchi chuckled.
Lin Ji fell silent for a moment, his original confidence now shaken.
After waiting for a while, Zhan Chengfeng and Master Xingchi did not speak again, just quietly watching Lin Ji.
Lin Ji felt a bit uneasy.
"Is there anything else to be instructed?"
"No, what you need to do is simple."
Zhan Chengfeng smiled and said, "If you have remembered everything, then go and prepare."
"Then I will take my leave." Lin Ji saluted, feeling anxious as he turned and left.
After Lin Ji left, Zhan Chengfeng turned to Master Xingchi.
"No matter what happens later, the deadlock in Liang City has finally been resolved."
"Lord Zhan can finally have a good night's sleep," Master Xingchi said with a smile.
Zhan Chengfeng shook his head.
"This matter is over, I still need to go to Lianghe County. The matter there has been delayed for several days, and it cannot be delayed any longer."
Late at night, at the north gate of Liang City.
Lin Ji stood on the city tower, followed by Sun Hai and Zhu Yu.
"Lord Lin is leaving the city? At this time?" Sun Hai pointed to the fiery scene below.
"No choice, circumstances force me." Lin Ji shrugged.
"If things go smoothly, perhaps the troubles in Liang City can be resolved here."
"But what if..."
"Shut up, there are no 'what ifs.'"
With that, Lin Ji leaped off the city tower, ignoring the ghosts outside the city gate, and headed straight north.
(End of this chapter)