The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 81 - 67: Killing Life (6k Long - )_4

Chapter 81: Chapter 67: Killing Life (6k Long Chapter)_4

However, Mr. Wu’s years of officialdom Kung Fu were already superb.

With a ready bend of the waist, he greeted Fayue, Protector Wang, and others behind him: "Everyone has worked hard."

"We dare not accept such praise..." Fayue, Protector Wang, and the others naturally stepped aside.

Mr. Wu regained his composure.

At this time, Xu Qing stepped in to offer a way out, "The old benefactor is so concerned about us, he even came barefoot to greet. Such a treatment really carries the style of ancient gentlemen."

It was then that Steward Qian brought out the shoes, busily putting them on for Mr. Wu.

Mr. Wu’s demeanor was calm as he continued to inquire about the well-being of Fayue and others.

This was how one wins people’s hearts and uses them for one’s own purposes.

It turns out he too was a master of the political arena, it’s just a pity that he had no stage to display his skills before.

Watching from the side, Xu Qing thought that if there were a suitable stage, perhaps everyone could be a star actor.

Then came the matter of the interrogation.

Reminded by Xu Qing, Mr. Wu guessed that he was going to Yingtian Prefecture to investigate a case, so he had specifically chosen a seasoned punishment officer to accompany him from Qingshui County, who now came in handy.

Mr. Wu, being kind-hearted, did not personally conduct the interrogation like Magistrate He did with Zhao Xiong but listened behind a curtain instead.

The seasoned punishment officer, backed by Mr. Wu, naturally dared to boldly apply torture.

However, the captured leader brought back by Xu Qing was tough-mouthed, enduring two hours without speaking. Moreover, this person had decent Kung Fu and resorted to the Turtle Breath Fake Death Technique once he could not hold out.

Worried about killing the captive and learning nothing, the punishment officer hesitated and became lenient towards the end.

Seeing that he couldn’t pry open the captive’s mouth, Xu Qing also grew a bit impatient.

He looked at Fayue, who was seated there unperturbed, and an idea struck him, "I’ve heard that in the Buddhist school there is a Lion’s Roar that can make one repent and return to the shore. I wonder if the master possesses such divine skills?"

After this battle, Fayue also realized that Xu Qing was extraordinary and that his own tricks could hardly fool the other. He simply admitted, "This monk does not have the divine skill of the Lion’s Roar, but our Buddha has the merciful method of converting people. Let this monk try asking him."

"Then I’ll have to trouble the master." Xu Qing clasped his hands in a gesture of thanks.

Fayue nodded slightly, glancing at the thief leader, "If it had been from the start, this monk wouldn’t have been able to make him speak. However, he is now mired in suffering, exactly when he needs to be converted. This monk shall recite the serene sounds of Buddhist Law, and the odds of success will be greater."

This also gave credit to everyone’s support, acknowledging the reality as well as affirming the impact of the old punishment officer, to avoid him feeling his hard toil was in vain.

Otherwise, wouldn’t this offend people for no reason?

Those of their Buddhist followers care about relationships and face, actively engaging with the world, unlike those lofty Daoists.

Furthermore, with Buddha’s compassion, the old punishment officer’s background, hailing from a middle-class family, is indeed a key target for the widespread conversion of the Buddhist Law.

Professional habits call for respect.

Indeed, Fayue’s words greatly pleased the old punishment officer, who showed a look of appreciation.

Hearing what Fayue said, Xu Qing felt like he was meeting his match.

Luckily, this guy hadn’t participated in the child student test with him, or he would certainly have been a formidable rival.

As for junior brother Yan Shan, his greatest honor in life is probably having competed with Xu Sanyuan.

What a credential worth boasting for a lifetime!

Afterward, Fayue began reciting Buddhist Scriptures.

This chant entered the ears, giving Xu Qing an effect similar to a tightening spell, making it difficult even for him to concentrate, almost unable to enter the state of "Absolute Focus."

After reciting for a while, Fayue directly broke through the captive’s Turtle Breath Fake Death Technique.

The man, after all, had insight. Upon awakening, he sneered: "Well done, Golden Ray Monastery’s Soul-stealing spell. You meddling monk, do you know what’s happening right now, and yet you still dare to meddle."

Fayue sighed: "This poor monk, a recluse from worldly affairs, also knows that the law of the land is supreme. You have violated the state laws; it would be best to confess truthfully."

"What to confess? I have nothing to confess."

"Then I must offend."

Fayue’s expression was indifferent; he suddenly slapped the captive’s head and then recited a spell.

Instantly the man became dazed, and as Fayue asked, he began to answer without any concealment.