flstandardbreds Chapter 176 A small punishment but a big warning
Chapter 176 A small punishment but a big warning
Now that the suspect has been caught on the spot, things are much simpler from here on out.
Several jailers quickly tied up Wang Lao Er and then reported the story according to their previous agreement.
After the report was submitted, the Prefect of Shuntian was furious; however, it was too late to undo the damage.
He could only order his subordinates to let Ye Zhanqing's family take back her body and give her a proper burial.
At the same time, he repeatedly emphasized that no mistakes should be made this time!
As for the lustful jailer Wang Lao Er, the Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture didn't bother with him at all. He was just a nobody, and was sentenced to death with reprieve.
After Ye Zhanqing's body was taken back by his family, they didn't even bother to hold a wake or any subsequent ceremonies.
They didn't even take her home; they just dumped her in a nearby mass grave and hastily buried her.
In truth, it's no wonder his family was heartless; the things Ye Zhanqing had committed were simply too horrific.
This resulted in his relatives and family members being implicated, and they endured a lot of criticism from their fellow villagers.
Despite the gossip and rumors from the villagers, it was only after his parents begged countless people that they were allowed to collect his body!
However, no one knew that right after they left,
A figure slowly walked out; it was none other than Scorpion, who had been with them all along!
Looking at the bare grave in front of me, which didn't even have a tombstone.
The scorpion didn't say much, and simply took out the shovel it had prepared and started digging.
With his internal energy enhanced, digging a grave was a piece of cake.
One shovel strike is like cutting tofu, instantly raising a large patch of soil!
In a short while, the grave mound was leveled, revealing the coffin inside.
Seeing this, the scorpion channeled its inner force into its palm.
With a loud crash, the coffin lid was blown off and fell to the ground.
Scorpion looked into the coffin and saw Ye Zhanqing lying quietly inside, her hands on her lower abdomen, her face as pale as paper.
Under the bright moonlight, it appeared strangely beautiful.
The scorpion stared silently at Ye Zhanqing's "corpse" before it, and began to count numbers incessantly.
three!
two!
One!
The moment he counted to one, Ye Zhanqing, who had already been presumed dead, was gone.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes and sat up abruptly from the coffin.
If an ordinary person saw this scene in this mass grave, they would be scared to death on the spot, or at least their legs would tremble with fear.
But the scorpion's expression remained unchanged, as if it had been prepared for the scene before it.
Just kidding, he's seen it all!
"Huhuhu..."
After Ye Zhanqing got up, she was panting heavily, her beautiful eyes wide open, filled with fear.
It was terrifying. Just a moment after her consciousness went black, she found herself regaining consciousness.
However, she was unable to move her body and was almost taken advantage of by that disgusting jailer.
However, after calming down, she had some guesses in her mind. Such a miraculous thing could only be done by people in the martial arts world.
Could it be that some martial arts master has taken a liking to her?
With this thought in mind, Ye Zhanqing's expression slowly returned to calm as she looked at the scorpion standing quietly to the side.
Hmm? She doesn't seem like a good person, but it's okay, after all, she's not exactly a good person either.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Ye Zhanqing's face, and then she parted her lips slightly, "Was it the hero who saved me?"
"Hmm? A great hero?"
Scorpion laughed heartily; it was the first time someone had ever called him a hero.
A hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes; this woman was interesting!
He's good-looking and doesn't panic in the face of trouble.
That's exactly the kind of talent the Eastern Depot needs; as for martial arts skills...
A woman's greatest weapon is always her body, not her martial arts skills.
Scorpion looked at Ye Zhanqing and said with a sinister smile, "Who I am is not important. You only need to know one thing now."
"Oh?" Ye Zhanqing's beautiful eyes flickered, then she asked, "Please enlighten me, great hero!"
"That means you've already died once, and this life you have now was given to you by the Eastern Depot!"
If you dare to betray the Eastern Depot in the future, the Eastern Depot will personally take your life back!
"What! The Eastern Depot?!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Zhanqing looked astonished. She never expected that the person who saved her would be someone from the Eastern Depot!
She had already offended her husband, which was why she was imprisoned. Now that she's in the Eastern Depot, wouldn't she have stirred up a hornet's nest? No way!
However, looking at the scorpion in front of her, she dared not voice any objection. After all, in her eyes, the Eastern Depot was far more terrifying than the government.
The government would at most execute him in the autumn, but she had heard of the Eastern Depot's methods, which were worse than death!
Having experienced death once, she is now terrified of it and sees the scorpion getting impatient.
Ye Zhanqing immediately jumped out of the coffin, knelt on the ground with a thud, and said firmly, "Since that's the case, Ye Zhanqing is now a member of the Eastern Depot, and will obey your orders without question!"
"Okay." Scorpion nodded, extremely satisfied with her performance.
Now that Cao Shaoqin had finished his task, Scorpion was no longer willing to linger there and left with Ye Zhanqing.
For a moment, the mass grave returned to silence, with only the occasional howl of a lone wolf echoing in the distance.
.......
And the other side.
Dan Tianxie and his group had arrived at the entrance of the Six Doors headquarters.
Princess Yunluo casually gave Cao Shaoqin a few instructions.
"Eunuch Cao, go and knock on the door."
"Yes, Princess!"
Cao Shaoqin quickly and respectfully responded, not daring to show the slightest airs in front of Princess Yunluo.
He then strode forward, but was stopped by a constable as soon as he reached the entrance of the Six Doors.
"This is a restricted area of the Six Doors; unauthorized personnel are not permitted to enter!"
"Hmm? A freelancer?"
Cao Shaoqin frowned. This constable didn't recognize him, Cao Shaoqin, the Junior Supervisor of the Eastern Depot? Damn it!
If Princess Yunluo weren't here today, given her temper, she would have given this constable a good beating.
However, it shouldn't be a problem for me to punish him slightly as a warning, and even if Master Guo came, he wouldn't be able to find fault with him.
Having no discernment is a serious offense!
With this thought in mind, Cao Shaoqin didn't waste any more words. He took the token from his waist and tossed it to the constable.
"Then can you recognize this token?"
Cao Shaoqin's throw seemed simple, but it actually contained a hidden meaning.
It was launched after he enhanced it with the true energy of the Heavenly Gang Child Skill.
With the aid of true energy, the token moved as fast as a shooting star, rushing straight toward the constable with a whistling sound!
Seeing this, the constable knew in his heart that things were not going well and that there was no way to avoid it.
He immediately channeled all his internal energy, preparing to take Cao Shaoqin's attack head-on!
He really didn't believe it. What kind of person would dare to kill someone in the Six Doors?
However, the moment he touched the token, his expression changed drastically, as he felt a tremendous force coming from the token!
It felt like a heavy hammer blow to the chest; instantly, a sweet taste rose in his throat, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth!
After catching the token with all his might, he took a closer look and his face immediately turned ashen.
I'm afraid I'll never get my revenge today!
Simply because the token had two large characters clearly engraved on it: Eastern Depot!