Chapter 38 Sudden accident

At this time, the night was dark, with bright lights flashing from time to time. Two shadows quietly walked on the green tiled house, and their destination was towards the Suzhou Jinyiwei station.

Jiang Feng felt a little regretful on the way, but he was still anxious. He couldn't help but hear Su Yu say this. The Jinyiwei station is not an ordinary residence. If you want to go in, you can go out as soon as you want. If something happens, Lin Ruhai will not protect him.

While he was thinking, his heart suddenly moved, his eyes lit up, he grabbed Su Yu and attached himself to the roof, looking at the three drunkards walking in the alley with the corner of his eyes

The three drunk men looked like a standard staggering look, their legs were thin and weak. They walked and shook their shoulders and supported each other hurriedly drove past the alley, and disappeared at the entrance of the alley after a while.

Master, how did you see it?

Su Yu whispered in Jiang Feng's ear, a faint fragrance hitting his ears

From the traces of the three people just now, Su Yu could see that their martial arts skills were not low, but she didn't expect that Jiang Feng would see them first before her

Don't you think it's strange that you're in the alley so late? Jiang Feng paused and said: They're very likely to kill someone

kill!

This time, Su Yu was really surprised and looked at him in surprise, his eyes lit up in the darkness.

Well, actually, one of the reasons why I noticed that they were abnormal was that the night cloak in the middle was slightly bulging on the back, which should be their own weapon. As for why I infer that they were going to kill people, it was because their feet were silent boots on the ground like we were wearing, and their eyes...

Before Jiang Feng finished speaking, he frowned, strange...

This time Su Yu didn't ask, because the three people went back, did they find someone on the roof? She secretly grabbed the sword and was about to take the initiative when it was wrong, but Jiang Feng held it down and shook his head.

In fact, what Jiang Feng didn't say is that although the three of them were drunk, their eyes were wandering everywhere, especially the surrounding ridges. The landing location was very strange, and they were all good places to hide people.

The three of them gradually approached the place where they were hiding, as if they were unintentional, but Jiang Feng still saw something was wrong.

One of the pair's eyes shone inadvertently, and obviously found their figures. He silently released Su Yu's arm, and then took out the stringed crossbow from his arms.

This is a string crossbow that he had carefully studied from the Momen Shop for nearly two and a half months and failed hundreds of times before he successfully developed. It is a self-defense weapon he carefully created to make up for his lack of martial arts. This is the first time he is preparing to use it today.

Although the stringed crossbow is not as good as the Zhuge crossbow of Kongming during the Three Kingdoms period, it can be fired dozens of times in a row, it is much more delicate than the Zhuge crossbow. In order to achieve the best killing effect, Jiang Feng also added a scale to the crossbow surface.

Moreover, this string crossbow was selected as the molded steel. It is different from the mass production of Zhuge crossbow. It is unique and its shooting speed is even more incredible.

If it weren't for some thrust tonight, Jiang Feng wouldn't have shown up his secret weapon,

But what surprised them was that the three of them did not stop when they passed by the ambushed place, but kept walking forward and had already walked away for a moment.

Oh, they didn't notice us?

Su Yu asked softly

It’s not that they didn’t find it, but that they were likely to find that your skills were not weak and felt that they had more important things to do. These people should be looking at the wind...

In an instant, Jiang Feng had already speculated so much, but he was curious about these three people of unknown origin. What was their purpose? They dared to commit crimes in Suzhou City.

Which sect's residence is nearby?

Jiang Feng asked with an idea

The backyard of Wanmatang Carriage is not far from this alley, is it...

Su Yu's face turned pale for a moment

It's gone, it's gone...

Suddenly, the noise began to ring in chaos

I saw a flash of fire, and the east direction suddenly lit up. Although they were more than half a mile apart, Jiang Feng still clearly saw the fire dragon almost soaring into the sky.

Master, it’s Wanmatang!

Su Yu screamed

Walk……

Jiang Feng shouted, took Su Yu's hand and ran towards the depths of the alley, but he ran against him.

We won’t go to Wanmatang?

Su Yu didn't expect Jiang Feng to pull him into another alley

If we appear at the fire site, we can't explain it even if we have any mouths

He pulled Su Yu to run wildly, and when he was about to reach the entrance of the alley, he suddenly jumped into a yard

Wang... Wang...

Unexpectedly, this farmer actually had a watchdog. When he saw two strangers coming in, he immediately started roaring.

puff……

Jiang Feng's eyes were quick and fast. The string crossbow in his hand had already been activated. The dog was just hoarse for half a sentence, and then quietly without a break.

But the people in the room were alarmed by the sound of dogs, and they even put on their clothes and walked into the yard in scattered manner.

you……

The one who opened the door was an old man over 50 years old, but he was also a poor family. His temples were gray and he had a big goatee on the corner of his mouth. Seeing two men in black standing in his yard, he didn't feel his whole body trembling.

Old man, we have no malice...

Su Yu hurriedly comforted him when he saw him, but Jiang Feng was not talking, but lay at the door of the building, watching the movements in the alley through the cracks of the broken wooden boards.

Seeing Su Yu's gentle speech, his courage increased slightly, the old man asked: Two kings, please spare me, the little brother is alone, very poor...

The king...

Su Yu was a little confused about his meaning

Old man,

At this time, Jiang Feng turned around, took out something from his chest, and said sternly in front of him: We are the constable of Suzhou Prefecture, we are arresting fugitives, I will give you this ingot of silver, hurry up and go back to bed, pretend that nothing happened, otherwise you will be charged with obstructing public affairs tomorrow

When the old man heard that he was a servant, he dared to ask for money there. He swallowed his saliva and returned to the house in panic, not even breathing.

In fact, Jiang Feng's words are full of loopholes, but it is enough to scare a civilian.

Come, Jiang Feng heard the dense sound of horse hooves coming from the alley

The chaotic sound of hoofs broke the silence of the alley, like a rapid spring thunder hit everyone's hearts, and countless dogs began to bark in the dark night.

Jiang Feng felt at ease, so the people would not find them, so he turned his attention to the galloping horse team, but his doubts suddenly rose.

This should be Wanmatang’s fast horse. Could it be that they are not afraid of the constables from Suzhou Prefecture for such a big disturbance?

The answer is yes. More than twenty fast horses whizzed past and walked away quickly. Jiang Feng and Su Yu quickly pulled behind them and were abandoned from afar. At least the horse team was in a hurry and could not hide the traces. They followed them effortlessly.

Since the people who came to Wanma Hall burned, I'm afraid the people inside would be in danger. Jiang Feng's face was gloomy and chased forward without saying a word. Su Yu wanted to stop him, but then he followed.

The fast horse flashed through the city gate. Because Suzhou Prefecture has been peaceful recently, there is no curfew. The city gate is wide open, and the constable has no time to react, so the horse team traveled through effortlessly and gradually disappeared into the darkness.

Master, are you still chasing me?

Su Yu looked at the darkness around him and felt a little scared.

The horse team left Suzhou City less than two miles before leaving the official road and headed towards Taihu Lake.

Forget it, Jiang Feng's face was gloomy. Just because they were not the opponents of the group of people just now, catching up with them would be like sending death

But Jiang Feng was very unwilling to accept it. He turned around and said: Let's go back. Not long after the two entered the city, the government office had been mobilized, and the city gate was quickly closed.

Fortunately, Suzhou City is the largest, although the constable has used all the charges, unfortunately, there are still many places that have not been taken into account. They returned to the house smoothly.

Master, who are they?

Taking off the towel, Su Yu's face was sweating. She ran all the way for several miles, so she naturally couldn't bear it.

How do I know? But now there are constables from Suzhou Prefecture who are busy

Jiang Feng said as he took out a piece of ragged oil paper from his body and looked carefully

What's this?

Su Yu saw Jiang Feng's solemn look and asked quickly.

This was left by the three people who were blindly Wangfeng in the alley just now.

Jiang Feng took it to his nose and sniffed it: It should be the oil paper of Wang Ji Bao roast chicken. It seems we will go there tomorrow to check it out.

I am so careful. Su Yu sincerely admired her. She didn't see when Jiang Feng got this piece of oil paper.

She thought it was an accident when she was caught by Jiang Feng last time, but her performance tonight opened her eyes

The house in Wanmatang faces east and west, just in the middle of Xueba Street, with a total of six inches

Among them, the three entry points are the private residence of the owner of Wanmatang Car Shop

It is a courtyard inside, surrounded by blue bricks. This is where the fire caught last night

By the time Jiang Feng arrived, there were already ruins. The tall poplar trees were burned to pieces. One of the iron-clad doors in Wanmatang were also poured out. Only one animal ring emitted a hideous light. It was impossible to see the scene of the bustling car.

Some bold people next to them were talking to Wanmatang near the cordon, talking about what they saw and heard last night.

Jiang Feng squeezed in, winked at Xu Hai, who was busy, and pulled it into the corner.

How is it inside?

Jiang Feng secretly asked Xu Hai

It was a terrible sight. In one night, Wanmatang became a hell on earth. The fourteen members of the Guo family, including Boss Guo, were killed. The methods were very neat and there were almost no traces of fighting.

The people came to the horses that were directly plundered from Wanma Hall. What else did they move?

Jiang Feng asked casually

How do you know, brother?

Xu Hai was a little surprised

I was near the crime scene last night.

Jiang Feng smiled bitterly and told Xu Hai what he saw accidentally last night, including the oil paper wrapped in roasted chicken.

There is nothing else, because of the fire, many traces are covered up. We can only initially determine that it was a horse thief who robbed and killed him.

robbery?

Jiang Feng stared at Xu Hai with wide eyes

Well, I went inside to check it out myself. The things were scattered. Several large boxes of the Guo family were opened. All the gold and silver jewelry inside were robbed. However, they were in a hurry and some silver ingots were scattered.

I'm afraid it's not that simple. No horse thief dares to rob in Suzhou City. By the way, how did Boss Guo die?

He was killed during the fight with someone, but later the rafters that caught fire fell down, and Boss Guo's body was also unclear. We still judged it from his clothes and figure.

Humph, I want to cover it up, the rafters that caught fire will not burn even the material, right? I saw a person standing on the horse's back last night. Although I didn't look carefully in the dark, it should be Boss Guo.

Jiang Feng suddenly woke up

The second brother, the fire in Wanmatang is very similar to the Jiang family silenced more than ten years ago, in terms of the time of the incident and the clean and neat method of committing the crime. I originally wanted us to investigate it alone, but I thought about it all night last night, and it was probably not that simple. You are more concerned about Suzhou City these days, and it is probably going to be martial law starting today. I am still surrounded by secret guards. How inconvenient to move, I have to ask for some things.

I got it, brother, by the way, this pack of roast chicken oil paper?

Xu Hai looked at Jiang Feng and said

Take a few reliable brothers to Wang Ji check and report this clue. Pay attention to not saying my name, just ask clearly what you found on the scene. This is probably the only clue at present. Maybe there are still thieves who stay to recover, but hope is very slim.

Jiang Feng sighed. If he had a fast horse last night, he might have found the place where the group of people would be.

The direction they were walking was vast Taihu Lake. The water network in the Taihu Lake basin was densely packed, so they should have walked from the waterway, so the horses became a problem. In order to maintain mobility, they should not have so much effort to transport the horses by boat.

Jiang Feng felt aroused and asked: Have you started to investigate which horses are going?

Yes, there was a constable who was about to leave the city last night, but the news has not been heard back yet. I guess there will be news later.

As Xu Hai expected, the team of constables who visited outside the city found the horse's body not far from the canal. Judging from the mark on the horse's shoes, it was the horse of Wanmatang.

Just as Jiang Feng speculated that the thief killed his horse and left on a boat in order not to leave any trace.

The martial law was obviously on the street, and from time to time, a constable stared at strangers and asked questions. It was an extraordinary period. Such a big bloody case occurred, and the entire yamen was running at high speed.

Although Wanmatang is a word "tang" and Boss Guo knows some tricks, it can be regarded as a merchant family. Moreover, Boss Guo has a great influence in Suzhou Prefecture, and almost monopolized the entire Suzhou City's carriage and horse management.

Therefore, although there is no victim, the case is established

What's more, a family of more than a dozen people were destroyed, and Lin Ruhai couldn't even refuse even if he wanted to refuse.

The incident last night was obviously done by people from the Jianghu, but they actually started blatantly at the merchants, which made Jiang Feng puzzled.

Is it true that Xu Hai is a good person? But then they have no need to destroy the family. As long as they threaten Mr. Guo, they believe that a businessman has no power to fight back.

Seeking revenge?

What kind of hatred can a businessman have with a businessman? Don’t you want to kill someone to silence him?

But what hatred does his whole family have with Jianghu? It wasn't the same silence. In an instant, Jiang Feng's confused heart became firm: Jianghu is not a place to be reasonable