ATPnovel Chapter 1366: 58 Blood Divination
Chapter 1366: 58 Blood Divination
Chapter 1366: Chapter 58 Blood DivinationZhang Weiyu’s sharp gaze swept over the room, and even Fan Qingqing, who possessed Inner Mansion cultivation, bowed her head and avoided eye contact, showing no intention of opposition.
Yet the weak and lowly Dugu Xiao lifted her chin and met his gaze directly!
The atmosphere in the town hall became instantaneously tense.
“How audacious.”
A voice lazily drifted in from outside, interrupting the stand-off.
Turning to look, it was a rotund figure squeezing through the entrance. The effort of walking seemed so exhausting to him that his pace was unusually slow.
While uttering “how audacious,” his face carried a smile: “Dugu Xiao, do you even realize who this person standing before you is? You dare question his credentials, treating him as a mere thug or outlaw? A distinguished Grade-4 Minister of the Court’s Department of Personnel—does his status not earn your trust? His backing is none other than the Imperial Court Adviser, Minister Chen Fu! Even if he were to unlawfully trespass or conduct investigations without a decree, what could you do about it?”
Unable to tolerate further, Zhang Weiyu fixed his gaze on Dugu Xiaodao and said, “So you’re the constable of Green Sheep Town? Verifying credentials is your duty, and I will oblige.”
From his Storage Box, he retrieved an official, stamped document and extended it forward: “This is a decree issued by the Political Affairs Hall, complete with seals. Verify it as you see fit!”
Dugu Xiao, overwhelmed by his imposing presence, nearly faltered but held her ground firmly. She took the document, inspecting it with utmost seriousness.
Footsteps sounded rapidly, like raindrops striking the ground.
Only then did a squad of stern-faced soldiers finally arrive, crowding into the town hall and surrounding it inside and out.
These soldiers were elite reinforcements temporarily transferred from the Rain-Slicing Army.
Because Jiang Wangjiu held influence in the Green Plate System, supported by Zheng Shi, Zhang Weiyu distrusted the Patrol Inspection Bureau’s constables. Thus, he specially pulled strings to summon soldiers from the Rain-Slicing Army for today’s investigation.
The investigation team had reached Sunshine County, and only then did these Rain-Slicing Army soldiers join under a transfer order—aiming to catch Zhongxuan Sheng off guard.
Though Zhongxuan Sheng maintained his composure well, showing no signs of panic or frustration throughout Zhang Weiyu’s journey, this particular move was indeed one of Zhang Weiyu’s masterstrokes.
“Is it authentic?”
He stepped forward, pressing the frail girl in front of him.
With towering pressure, he sought to crush her resistance.
Forget accusations of preying on the weak—he was acting on behalf of justice. If Green Sheep Town harbored wrongdoing, Jiang Wang’s confidant must be involved!
If this were the opening to expose the matter, he certainly wouldn’t stop.
Suddenly, an irritating voice interrupted: “Yes, exactly! Scare this clueless little girl senseless! How dare she obstruct Master Zhang’s official business—she truly doesn’t know her place!”
Zhang Weiyu’s cold gaze turned toward the speaker, his figure emanating palpable tension, thick with killing intent.
Anyone else in his vicinity would have already died of fright.
Zhongxuan Sheng, however, merely grinned and said, “Master Zhang, am I wrong?”
“You’re too courteous,” Zhang Weiyu replied coldly. “Compared to noble sons lounging under ancestral privileges, someone like me, a commoner carving out my own path step-by-step, wouldn’t dare to be called ‘Master’.”
This level of sarcasm barely fazed Zhongxuan Sheng.
Retaining his smile, he said nonchalantly, “Ah. Step-by-step—crushing those ignorant and insignificant figures beneath your feet! Crushing them until the bloodstains fuse with the mud so you can rise ever higher!”
Zhang Weiyu had confronted numerous adversaries on his journey upward. But to characterize his ascent solely as trampling small figures felt a tad unfair.
Recognizing that verbal sparring with Zhongxuan Sheng offered no advantage, he simply ignored him, turning back to Dugu Xiao: “I ask again, have you finished your verification?”
Dugu Xiao nodded, returning the document respectfully: “Our family titleholder has always taught us to uphold Qi’s Law, follow its statutes, and abide by duty. Since this is a command from the Court, I have no grounds for resistance. Proceed freely with your search.”
Without further words, Zhang Weiyu avoided continuing the exchange with this young girl, lest that sharp-tongued fat man seize another opportunity for mockery. Promptly, he ordered: “Spread out and search! Leave no stone unturned!”
The soldiers immediately dispersed, combing through every corner of Green Sheep Town.
Zhongxuan Sheng’s voice leisurely followed after them: “One reminder to you all—this is the estate of my close friend Jiang Qingyang. Whether Jiang Qingyang is guilty remains uncertain. Feel free to search, but should you harm the townsfolk—well, let’s not forget the consequences, shall we?”
The Rain-Slicing Army soldiers instantly softened their movements.
No one dismissed Zhongxuan Sheng’s warning—least of all these soldiers.
Zhang Weiyu glared at him coldly: “Zhongxuan Sheng, are comedic interludes the only trick up your sleeve? You’re truly disappointing!”
“What interludes? Did I misunderstand your intention, Master Zhang? My apologies! Shall I step aside so you can issue fresh orders to wreck havoc with full force? I promise I won’t interfere anymore—how about that?”
Zhang Weiyu smirked and laughed angrily: “Let’s see how long you can keep up this bravado!”
With that, he turned away and joined the search, refusing to look at Zhongxuan Sheng’s nauseatingly cheerful face.
Zhongxuan Sheng followed cheerily: “Ah, Master Zhang! Slow down! Wait for us poor fat ones!”
When people stand on the brink of collapse, many foolish choices are often made.
This was the reason Zhang Weiyu’s sudden appearance brimmed with murderous intent.
But now that he had stormed Green Sheep Town with a great force, the overwhelming sense of oppression had largely dissipated.
Among those present in Green Sheep Town Hall, though none dared move, the terror in their hearts had waned considerably.
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Some pressure looms overhead, while other fears drift unseen through the air.
In the courtyard of Yingguang City, where the “Gua Platform” had been erected…
The prolonged ritual had reached its final stage.
Upon the platform, a bizarre headless, naked pattern began emitting a faint blood-red glow.
The Diviner stared at it, murmuring: “Do you know why I chose this location?”
Zheng Fei, sprawled lazily on the ground, replied, “Don’t want to know.”
The Diviner: …
“Fine, say what you want,” Zheng Fei said, slumping further and resting his head on his arm.
Li Shou chuckled nearby, giving a thumbs-up to Zheng Fei, the third who dared challenge the Diviner.
If the Diviner were truly bothered by them, he’d have died of anger long ago.
Thus, he continued indifferently: “In my lineage of divination, blood occupies fate. Determining a location involves the Eight Prisons, with Binding Prison representing entanglement. The place I am about to contact aligns directly beneath us in its Binding Prison orientation.”
“Hold up, fortune-teller,” Zheng Fei interjected abruptly, his mind unusually active. “Weren’t you supposed to locate the toy for us?”
“Indeed.” The Diviner chuckled. “But this toy’s position will become deeply intertwined. With me… and life or death entanglement.”
Zheng Fei sat upright abruptly, turning to the Diviner: “Then this place, which you had us prepare from the start—doesn’t it mean…”
Li Shou picked up the thread seamlessly: “The very target of your ritual was always our toy?!”
“No, no. Not targeting—don’t use such harsh language.” The Diviner murmured, “Let’s call it forming a beautiful connection.”
He fixed Zheng Fei with a sincere gaze: “You’ll still be able to find him—the best of both worlds, isn’t that so?”
“The place you’re contacting now—where is it?” Zheng Fei pressed.
The Diviner chuckled faintly: “The greatest Inner Mansion in all the land, Jiang Wang’s estate…”
He inverted his palm and spread his fingers wide, pressing it against the platform’s surface—right atop the neck region of the eerie headless pattern. His hand seemed to become the pattern’s missing head.
As his voice fell, it felt as though destiny had been sealed—
“Qi Country, Sunshine County domain, Jia City territory, Green Sheep Town!”