Full-Level Fierce Person-Chapter 61 Investigation

61: 61 Investigation

61: 61 Investigation

Ding Zhigang and Lu Anfu sized up Fang Zhixing, observing his breathing, his stance, and the contours of his muscles.

After a while, they couldn’t help but exchange glances.

Then, without a word, they followed Master Yun Chen into the house to take their seats.

Ding Zhigang was the first to speak, “Fang Zhixing, I have been ordered by Lord County Magistrate to investigate the matter of the river thieves’ assassination attempt.

I would like to ask you a few questions and hope you can answer truthfully.” fɾēewebnσveℓ.com

Fang Zhixing said in quick succession, “I will definitely cooperate.

Officer Ding, please feel free to ask.”

“Officer is too much of a title; just call me Head Arrest Officer Ding.”

Ding Zhigang smiled, shifted to a more comfortable sitting position, and spoke at a leisurely pace, “Before coming here, we checked the registry of the Iron Mountain Sect, including both official and auxiliary members, and found no record of you.

What is the explanation for this?”

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhixing, who was well-prepared, calmly said, “Perhaps I was not precise in expressing myself, leading to a misunderstanding.

I merely followed Iron Palm Cheng Tianen to learn martial arts, but I never formally joined the Iron Mountain Sect.”

Ding Zhigang paused momentarily and asked, “Oh, how did you come to know Cheng Tianen?”

Fang Zhixing replied, “I escaped from the mountains and arrived at the small Qingshui River market town.

Hearing that Cheng Tianen was taking on disciples and teaching skills, I went to learn martial arts from him and paid money for it.”

Suddenly, Lu Anfu’s eyes narrowed slightly with suspicion, “Being able to kill fifteen river thieves, including one martial artist, you must not be weak.

Didn’t Cheng Tianen ever introduce you to join our Iron Mountain Sect?”

Fang Zhixing’s mind stirred.

When Lu Anfu mentioned Cheng Tianen, his voice had become noticeably sharper.

This was very much like Wang Yitong.

After a pause, Fang Zhixing decided to take a gamble and sighed, “To tell the truth, because I had a conflict with some refugees and killed several who tried to rob me, Cheng Tianen, upon hearing of this, judged my character to be unrighteous and expelled me from the sect.”

He spread his hands, “Alas, with nowhere to go, fortunately, the village head Luo Kegong appreciated me and took me in as his personal bodyguard.

Therefore, I have not been in contact with Cheng Tianen for a long time.”

After hearing this, Lu Anfu’s gaze strangely brightened, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face as he chuckled, “That is very much Cheng Tianen’s style.”

Ding Zhigang, noncommittal, asked, “What about Guo Dingshan?”

Fang Zhixing replied, “I hit him with an arrow, and in avoiding it, he lost his footing and fell off the cliff into Qingshui River.”

Ding Zhigang’s expression changed and he asked, “Can you confirm he is dead?”

Fang Zhixing continued, “My arrow hit his chest, and before he fell off the cliff, he was already hanging by a thread.

It’s almost certain he didn’t survive.”

Understood, Ding Zhigang stood up and said, “Let’s go, you show us the site of the incident.”

Fang Zhixing saw no objection to this.

The group left Songlin Temple, crossed the forest, and arrived at the area of cliffs and precipices.

Dawn was breaking, dew was condensing, the bloodstains on the ground were sticky, and the headless bodies were scattered about.

After a thorough inspection of the site, Ding Zhigang suddenly asked, “At the time of the incident, were you traveling alone?”

Fang Zhixing shook his head, “Besides me, there were two other people traveling with me.

They were disciples of the Iron Mountain Sect, serving as guards on Qian Jiyun’s merchant ship, named Lin Ziguang and Ma Yongtang.”

Lu Anfu quickly turned his head and asked, “Where are they now?”

Fang Zhixing replied, “Lin Ziguang died from a flurry of arrows, and Ma Yongtang jumped off the cliff to escape.

His life or death is uncertain.”

“What, he ran away by jumping off a cliff?”

Upon hearing this, Lu Anfu’s face involuntarily twitched, and he was at a loss for words.

Disciples of the Iron Mountain Sect, fleeing without a fight?

Observing their reactions, Fang Zhixing quickly said, “Ma Yongtang was not fleeing out of fear for his life, but out of sheer desperation.

The courage he showed to jump from such a place is commendable.”

Lu Anfu looked down at the bottom of the cliff, noncommittal.

After a while, they returned to Songlin Temple.

On the way back, Fang Zhixing asked, “Officers, do you know how village head Luo Kegong is faring now?”

Ding Zhigang replied indifferently, “He has disappeared and is still being sought after.”

Fang Zhixing’s heart quickly understood.

Unawares, the time had arrived when the sun was three poles high.

Accompanied by the sounds of gongs and drums, a procession of men and horses advanced grandly toward Songlin Temple.

Master Yun Chen, along with a multitude of monks, stood in solemn rows to welcome the visitors.

Ding Zhigang, Lu Anfu, and Fang Zhixing also stepped out and lined up, respectfully waiting to greet Lord County Magistrate Luo Peiyun.

From a distance, Luo Peiyun could be seen riding in an exquisite and luxurious carriage, surrounded by a guard of two hundred men, one hundred strong government officials, and one hundred fierce disciples from the Iron Mountain Sect.

The carriage slowly came to a halt, and Luo Peiyun alighted.

“We greet Lord County Magistrate!” Everyone bowed in unison.

“Dispense with the formalities,” Luo Peiyun said with a chuckle, making a dismissive gesture with his hand.

Immediately, Ding Zhigang walked up to Luo Peiyun and whispered something in his ear.

After hearing it, Luo Peiyun glanced in Fang Zhixing’s direction.

Afterward, he swaggered into Songlin Temple, going through a process of burning incense and praying amid the monks’ murmuring chants and the sound of wooden fish.

“Fang Zhixing, the County Magistrate wants to see you,” Ding Zhigang signalled with a wave.

Fang Zhixing immediately approached and once again bowed deeply, cupping his hands and saying, “This humble civilian, Fang Zhixing, greets Lord County Magistrate.”

Standing atop the stairs, Luo Peiyun looked down from his elevated position, took a good look at Fang Zhixing, and with a raised eyebrow asked, “Fang Zhixing, is it?

How old are you this year?”

Fang Zhixing replied, “Eighteen, almost nineteen.”

“Ah, a hero from a young age indeed!”

Luo Peiyun sighed with admiration and smiled, “Do you have parents or family at home?”

Fang Zhixing shook his head and responded, “They’re gone, both my parents passed away, leaving only me.”

Luo Peiyun nodded in understanding and said, “As an official, I always distinct between rewards and punishments.

You have meritoriously slain the water bandits and reported them; you shall be rewarded!”

Fang Zhixing replied continuously, “I don’t seek rewards, I only ask for an opportunity to serve you, my lord.”

Luo Peiyun laughed heartily, said amused, “Oh, you know how to grasp the situation.”

Very seriously, Fang Zhixing called out, “Although I am of little talent, I have loyal and dedicated courage and wish to serve the court and be utterly loyal to you, my lord.

Please discern my sincerity.”

“Hahaha, how interesting!”

Luo Peiyun laughed out loud, nodding repeatedly, “What realm are you at now?

Do you possess any special skills?”

Fang Zhixing replied, “Iron Mountain Skill, Great Python Realm, and I’m also proficient in archery!”

Luo Peiyun uttered an ‘Oh’.

Ding Zhigang reminded, “Those water bandits, without exception, were all shot dead with arrows.”

Luo Peiyun suddenly realized and turned his head, “Someone, bring me my Black Rosewood Bow.”

Before long, a government official, trembling with fear, brought over a black longbow, holding it up above his head.

Luo Peiyun said, “Fang Zhixing, do you see that wooden target at the end of the courtyard?

If you can hit its head with one arrow, I will give you an opportunity to soar to greatness.”

Fang Zhixing took the Black Rosewood Bow, glanced at the wooden target a hundred meters away, and soon drew the bow and shot the arrows.

One arrow, two arrows, three arrows!

One Breath!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The three arrows flew across the courtyard, and the wooden target emitted deep thudding sounds.

Everyone’s gaze froze, and the sound of gasps soon filled the world.

To everyone’s astonishment, all three arrows had hit the wooden target smack in the middle of the forehead.

Moreover, all three arrows had completely penetrated the head of the wooden target!