“Hey, hey, hey, General Lu, don't be angry! Old Fei doesn't have any bad intentions, he just has a bit of a sweet tooth!”
Su Wu Ming gave Zheng Qing a wink, hoping he would say something.
Zheng Qing, however, focused his attention on Lu Ling Feng's spear:
“I've always seen you use a saber, General Lu, but I didn't expect that you're also skilled with a spear. You truly are awe-inspiring!
But why don't you carry the spear with you?”
Lu Ling Feng responded coolly:
“The spear is cumbersome, it’s not convenient to carry. A short saber is much more practical.”
Zheng Qing suddenly said:
“What if I could modify the spear to make it portable, General Lu, what do you think?”
“You?”
Lu Ling Feng looked at him critically, but remembering that this man had saved him in the Ghost Market a while back, his tone became more respectful.
Although he still had doubts, he didn't show it.
“It seems that Imperial Censor Zheng is truly a scholar of great talent! Not only are you meticulous and knowledgeable, but you’re also proficient in many of the artisans’ skills. Lu admires you!”
Despite this, he still handed over his spear.
Little Five, standing aside, was amazed.
This spear had special meaning for Lu Ling Feng. Normally, he wouldn't even let anyone touch it, let alone modify it?
Curiosity filled his heart, he wondered,
When did our General become so close with these people?
After all, among these people, Little Five was relatively aware of Lu Ling Feng's personality!
He's a sharp-tongued man with a kind heart!
Whether your General genuinely cares about you, can be seen in whether he’s willing to share some past stories with you, or let you hold his spear to play with.
“You, come here.”
Zheng Qing waved his hand, calling Little Five.
He whispered a few words in his ear, Little Five's face turned strange, but he still hurried away.
Su Wu Ming, meanwhile, took Lu Ling Feng to a side room.
An hour later, Su Wu Ming emerged from the room and bowed, saying:
“If that’s the case, then thank you, General!
You have put yourself in harm's way for others. I believe that when the culprit is brought to justice, there will be people in the court vying to recommend you for promotion!
By then, you should be promoted to Deputy Chief of the Dali Temple in no time.”
Lu Ling Feng waved his hand:
“Forget it, go tell that to someone else.
I didn't realize before how quick you are to spout nonsense, how can you talk without thinking?
He spoke with a tinge of sarcasm.
Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, Su Wu Ming, as a disciple of Di Gong, excels in solving cases and forensic examination.
But for Lu Ling Feng, he had an almost obsessive competitive spirit towards Su Wu Ming, because he was rejected when he tried to become his disciple many years ago!
Right now, before they apprehended the real culprit, he would naturally not hesitate to mock and criticize him.
But Su Wu Ming didn't mind.
“General, you are mistaken! I am just telling the truth! If you weren’t from the Lu Clan of Fanyang, with your courage and your concern for the people, you would never have risked your life to repeatedly investigate the Ghost Market!”
Lu Ling Feng's expression softened a little.
Zheng Qing held a bundle in his hand:
“It seems that you've made good progress on your end? Coincidentally, I've also made some progress on mine.”
Su Wu Ming was curious:
“Imperial Censor Zheng, what is that? Did you find something interesting among the Golden Guard and brought it back?”
Zheng Qing shook his head:
“Of course not, this is General Lu’s spear. I've modified it a bit, and the effect is quite good.”
“What?!”
Lu Ling Feng was furious upon hearing this, snatching the bundle from him. He found that the original spear was now divided into three parts, each with different lengths!
For a weapon, this was practically ruined!
“Zheng Qing! What have you done to my spear?!”
Zheng Qing sighed inwardly, he was young and impulsive, he would just rebuke without asking anything first.
Su Wu Ming, however, noticed that there were some extra things at the connection points of the three spear segments.
“General Lu, don't be hasty, have a look at this?”
Lu Ling Feng looked, and indeed found that at the connection points of the three spear segments, there were several interlocking knobs!
He tried it with a bit of doubt, and found that these knobs actually connected the three segments into a whole!
He casually swung it around, the spear emitted a cold gleam, and the whistling wind sound made him look extraordinary!
【Lu Ling Feng’s Favor, Fame Value +300.】
Lu Ling Feng put away the spear and apologized:
“I misunderstood you, Imperial Censor Zheng!”
Zheng Qing waved his hand: “It’s alright, are you satisfied with the modifications?”
“Of course, how much did it cost you to modify the spear? I’ll pay you!”
Lu Ling Feng said earnestly. It was only now that he realized that this Imperial Censor was not only exceptional in martial arts and solving cases, but also in craftsmanship!
That’s really remarkable!
Zheng Qing pointed at Little Five:
“Ask him, it wasn’t me who paid for it.”
Su Wu Ming also leaned in:
“It’s truly unbelievable, the Imperial Censor is not only learned, but also skilled with his hands. With this weapon, I believe that General Lu will surely be formidable in the upcoming battle with the Immortal!”
Little Five said:
“I bought it from a tomb robber. It's often used to connect things like the Luoyang shovel, but if it can be used for a righteous purpose, it’s putting it to good use!”
“It can make my spear even more powerful, that’s the good fortune of this object!”
Lu Ling Feng was delighted.
Zheng Qing and Su Wu Ming returned to the county office, and along the way, they encountered Guo Zhuang, who was in a hurry.
When he saw Guo Zhuang's furrowed brow, Zheng Qing understood. It seemed that Lu Ling Feng wanted to see the Crown Prince, but was refused.
Zheng Qing felt helpless. Lu Ling Feng was indeed sincere, but unfortunately, Li Long Ji was not a good person!
His initial display of concern for his subordinates was just a facade.
Once he seized power, he would despise anyone who collaborated with people like Su Wu Ming and Lu Ling Feng!
After all, he did not ascend to the throne in a legitimate way.
What if a few strong and intelligent people joined forces and caused a repeat of history?
Su Wu Ming personally poured tea, noticing Zheng Qing's deep thought, he called out softly: “Imperial Censor Zheng?”
“Hmm?”
Zheng Qing snapped out of his reverie, and found that Su Wu Ming was looking at him with concern.
“Imperial Censor, you were lost in thought just now, are you still worried?”
Zheng Qing shook his head:
“No, I was thinking about who this Immortal really is!
To be honest, my hearing is very keen. When I saved General Lu that day, I heard the Immortal speaking from afar.
Although he was wearing a mask, but…”
At the end, he looked hesitant.
Su Wu Ming got up and closed the windows and doors, making sure that no one was around, then said cautiously:
“Could it be County Magistrate Yuan?!”
Zheng Qing was astonished, this guy really guessed it?
You must know that in his deliberate arrangement, Su Wu Ming had not met the Immortal at this point in time!
Naturally, there was no way he could have deduced the identity of the Immortal based on his voice.
Yet, he could suspect the County Magistrate based on his observations and clues from daily life,
He truly deserves to be a disciple of Di Gong!
He nodded:
“It's in that direction, but I’m not sure!
But why would you suspect the County Magistrate, Su?”
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