Chapter 90
Stepping into the Confucian Teacher's World, the Codex of Order!
The East Temple had a subordinate office for knife-wielding officials.
The group greeted them respectfully.
As the man in the snow-white official robe with the mythical beast Xie Zhi slowly walked in, Yan Shouxu, Wei Xuan, and the other two felt as if they had been transported to another world. They had once participated in the seed selection competition of Shiyang Academy together, but now Lord Gu had become a man of high rank and great power, and his name was known throughout Chuzhou.
"Greetings, Commander Centurion!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Lin coldly retorted:
"Be careful what you say!"
In the holy land, one must not overstep the bounds in any word or deed; a trial magistrate is a trial magistrate.
"Greetings, Lord Gu!" The swordsmiths greeted him with utmost respect.
Gu Lin nodded:
"Where is the confession evidence?"
Strictly adhere to the order of presentation of charges.
Gu Lin flipped through the document and, as he had expected, Sima Wei, that old dog, had been in charge of Shanxi Academy for thirty years, committing heinous crimes of raping and abusing young girls, reaching the terrifying level of Class A, Grade 5. He must have had accomplices, or even others with the same fetish.
"Are they all senior instructors from the academy? This case is truly heinous; I must execute them personally to vent my anger."
Gu Lin stepped into the office of the executioner and headed straight for the prison.
Faced with seven inhuman instructors, Gu Lin took off his official robes and picked up an axe from the corridor.
One by one, they chopped off their limbs and then cut off their heads.
Leaving the prison, Gu Lin looked around at the several people who had worked as spies:
"You have done a lot for this case, go to the yamen of the ghostwriter to collect your reward."
After giving each person a reward of five high-grade spirit stones, he returned to the East Temple government office.
Back at his official residence, Gu Lin could no longer contain himself. Specks of golden light appeared in his mind, converging to form the three large characters "Book of Merit".
[Kill the sixth-class evil scholar, kill the third-class evil scholar, kill the first-class evil scholar...]
[Reward: Saint's Codex of Order, Proficiency Level 2, Great Perfection]
[Martial Arts Merit Points: 6156/10000]
[Confucian and Taoist Merit Points: 756/80000]
[Merit Points in Taoist Arts: 0/1000]
[Witchcraft Merit Points: 654/10000]
In an instant, a majestic purple jade mark appeared between his eyebrows, and his literary palace expanded wildly, turning a three-foot space into a three-zhang space, where an ancient and simple tree rose from the ground.
Confucian Master, Divine Palace Realm, First Level!
Gu Lin immediately began meditating, slowly circulating the Confucian classic "The Code of Order of the Sages." He saw the righteous energy of the Wen Palace flowing around the tree like a stream, each source of water extremely orderly, and the thick branches providing a continuous supply of righteous energy.
This is why martial artists need to cultivate martial arts techniques to enter the Knowing Destiny Realm, and Confucian scholars need to cultivate Confucian classics to enter the Confucian Master Divine Palace Realm!
A foundation is needed!
Martial arts and Confucian skills are the source of damage!
The reason he was able to fight against opponents of higher levels was because his martial arts were too fierce and domineering, and his output ability was too terrifying.
But why was the competition so difficult?
It has no foundation, no replenishment, and no sustainability!
Now that Confucianism and Taoism have a strong foundation, their future output will be even stronger, and that will be truly unparalleled in strength!
Moreover, Gu Lin had read the "Secret of Fasting the Mind and Guarding Oneness" from the highest-grade Confucian classics.
The Sacred Order Code is far more powerful than the Mind Fasting and Oneness Secret.
Even surpassing the Heavenly Rank!
Venerable level?
Gu Lin smiled broadly, never expecting that his Confucian and Taoist cultivation had already reached the Divine Palace Realm first, far surpassing his martial arts cultivation.
Because of the final competition, I used the "Want to Compete with the Heavens" technique. Although there were no physical aftereffects, my internal energy dropped by one level.
Currently, his martial arts cultivation level is only at the seventh level of the Profound Realm.
Gu Lin murmured to himself:
"The Confucian Master Divine Palace Realm requires 80,000 merit points, which means the Knowing Destiny Realm also requires 80,000 merit points. The task is arduous and the road is long, so we must work even harder."
......
In the evening, the five women, including the Flower Girl and the Wind Girl, returned to report.
Flower Girl Report:
"Lord Gu, excluding those who have retired to enjoy their old age, the Sima clan currently has four officials of the fifth rank or above."
"Two prefectural governors, both fourth-rank officials!"
"The head of the Anzhou Salt Transport Commissioner's Office is a fourth-rank official!"
"Right Councilor of the Chuzhou Provincial Administration Commission, Third Rank!"
Gu Lin replied without hesitation:
"I'm going to investigate them!"
The flower girl frowned and said cautiously:
"My lord, according to the rules of the Holy Land, trial centurions do not have the authority to conduct investigations; only senior centurions can issue investigation documents."
"If we are not careful, the Sima clan will find out and will surely make a big fuss about it. You will be in a difficult situation. We must not let the Sima clan find any fault with us."
"Although the Sima clan had few officials serving in local positions, they had many members in the Holy Land."
"Of course, Lord Gu can request Commander Cao to issue an investigation order. Regardless of whether Commander Cao will agree, if he does find irrefutable evidence and resolves the case perfectly, who will get the credit? Commander Cao will definitely strive for such an achievement!"
"The official document is signed by him; the adults absolutely cannot argue with that."
The flower girl's analysis was thorough and well-organized.
Gu Lin showed an expression of appreciation; the flower girl was still the most intelligent and quick-witted.
"Not bad," he praised, then said slowly:
"Of course I wouldn't be so reckless."
"Do these four high-ranking officials have any subordinates or confidants? We can start by looking into that. Their subordinates and confidants should be officials of the seventh rank, and I have complete control over life and death. A mere centurion can issue an official document with his seal!"
"We must follow the trail. As long as we get involved with them, even the smallest piece of evidence will give us a huge advantage."
As soon as she finished speaking, the flower maiden's eyes brightened, and she said with heartfelt admiration:
"Your Excellency is wise! I am filled with admiration and my respect for you is as boundless as the flowing river."
The other four grimaced. Lord Gu was certainly wise, but the flower girl was too good at flattering him.
Gu Lin smiled.
The other three were not to be outdone and flattered him one after another, while only the mute man who practiced the art of silence became anxious and could only gesticulate wildly.
"Stop!" Gu Lin interrupted. He only occasionally enjoyed flattery; his smile faded, and he said seriously:
"You have been regarded as my trusted confidants; do you dare to carry out my orders?"
The four spoke in unison:
"We swear to follow Lord Gu to the death!"
The mute man made a gesture of loyalty.
Gu Lin scrutinized them for a long time, then nodded in satisfaction and went to the bedroom.
A moment later, he returned to his office, carrying a bag in his hand.
"These are thirty top-grade spirit stones, used as funds for the mission. Six stones per person."
The five people looked horrified.
Thirty top-grade spirit stones equal thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones!
Lord Gu is too generous!
Gu Linsu commanded:
"Each of you should take three ghostwriters to conduct a covert investigation. These must be the same ghostwriters who accompanied you during the Holy Land selection competition. Do not alert them."
"Flower Girl, you and the mute man go to Anzhou to investigate this subordinate official and confidant of the Salt Commissioner Sima."
"Iron Fist Folding Fan, you are in charge of investigating the two prefectural governors and their subordinates and cronies."
"Wind Maiden, investigate this close associate of the Right Councilor of the Provincial Administration Commission!"
"Remember, don't alert the enemy. I've emphasized this for the second time."
"Don't rush things. Take it slow and steady. If you get any leads, send me a message immediately, and I'll get involved personally!"
"Whoever finds a clue will be rewarded with ten top-grade spirit stones!"
The five men answered with focused, resounding voices:
"Yes, sir!"
The group greeted them respectfully.
As the man in the snow-white official robe with the mythical beast Xie Zhi slowly walked in, Yan Shouxu, Wei Xuan, and the other two felt as if they had been transported to another world. They had once participated in the seed selection competition of Shiyang Academy together, but now Lord Gu had become a man of high rank and great power, and his name was known throughout Chuzhou.
"Greetings, Commander Centurion!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Lin coldly retorted:
"Be careful what you say!"
In the holy land, one must not overstep the bounds in any word or deed; a trial magistrate is a trial magistrate.
"Greetings, Lord Gu!" The swordsmiths greeted him with utmost respect.
Gu Lin nodded:
"Where is the confession evidence?"
Strictly adhere to the order of presentation of charges.
Gu Lin flipped through the document and, as he had expected, Sima Wei, that old dog, had been in charge of Shanxi Academy for thirty years, committing heinous crimes of raping and abusing young girls, reaching the terrifying level of Class A, Grade 5. He must have had accomplices, or even others with the same fetish.
"Are they all senior instructors from the academy? This case is truly heinous; I must execute them personally to vent my anger."
Gu Lin stepped into the office of the executioner and headed straight for the prison.
Faced with seven inhuman instructors, Gu Lin took off his official robes and picked up an axe from the corridor.
One by one, they chopped off their limbs and then cut off their heads.
Leaving the prison, Gu Lin looked around at the several people who had worked as spies:
"You have done a lot for this case, go to the yamen of the ghostwriter to collect your reward."
After giving each person a reward of five high-grade spirit stones, he returned to the East Temple government office.
Back at his official residence, Gu Lin could no longer contain himself. Specks of golden light appeared in his mind, converging to form the three large characters "Book of Merit".
[Kill the sixth-class evil scholar, kill the third-class evil scholar, kill the first-class evil scholar...]
[Reward: Saint's Codex of Order, Proficiency Level 2, Great Perfection]
[Martial Arts Merit Points: 6156/10000]
[Confucian and Taoist Merit Points: 756/80000]
[Merit Points in Taoist Arts: 0/1000]
[Witchcraft Merit Points: 654/10000]
In an instant, a majestic purple jade mark appeared between his eyebrows, and his literary palace expanded wildly, turning a three-foot space into a three-zhang space, where an ancient and simple tree rose from the ground.
Confucian Master, Divine Palace Realm, First Level!
Gu Lin immediately began meditating, slowly circulating the Confucian classic "The Code of Order of the Sages." He saw the righteous energy of the Wen Palace flowing around the tree like a stream, each source of water extremely orderly, and the thick branches providing a continuous supply of righteous energy.
This is why martial artists need to cultivate martial arts techniques to enter the Knowing Destiny Realm, and Confucian scholars need to cultivate Confucian classics to enter the Confucian Master Divine Palace Realm!
A foundation is needed!
Martial arts and Confucian skills are the source of damage!
The reason he was able to fight against opponents of higher levels was because his martial arts were too fierce and domineering, and his output ability was too terrifying.
But why was the competition so difficult?
It has no foundation, no replenishment, and no sustainability!
Now that Confucianism and Taoism have a strong foundation, their future output will be even stronger, and that will be truly unparalleled in strength!
Moreover, Gu Lin had read the "Secret of Fasting the Mind and Guarding Oneness" from the highest-grade Confucian classics.
The Sacred Order Code is far more powerful than the Mind Fasting and Oneness Secret.
Even surpassing the Heavenly Rank!
Venerable level?
Gu Lin smiled broadly, never expecting that his Confucian and Taoist cultivation had already reached the Divine Palace Realm first, far surpassing his martial arts cultivation.
Because of the final competition, I used the "Want to Compete with the Heavens" technique. Although there were no physical aftereffects, my internal energy dropped by one level.
Currently, his martial arts cultivation level is only at the seventh level of the Profound Realm.
Gu Lin murmured to himself:
"The Confucian Master Divine Palace Realm requires 80,000 merit points, which means the Knowing Destiny Realm also requires 80,000 merit points. The task is arduous and the road is long, so we must work even harder."
......
In the evening, the five women, including the Flower Girl and the Wind Girl, returned to report.
Flower Girl Report:
"Lord Gu, excluding those who have retired to enjoy their old age, the Sima clan currently has four officials of the fifth rank or above."
"Two prefectural governors, both fourth-rank officials!"
"The head of the Anzhou Salt Transport Commissioner's Office is a fourth-rank official!"
"Right Councilor of the Chuzhou Provincial Administration Commission, Third Rank!"
Gu Lin replied without hesitation:
"I'm going to investigate them!"
The flower girl frowned and said cautiously:
"My lord, according to the rules of the Holy Land, trial centurions do not have the authority to conduct investigations; only senior centurions can issue investigation documents."
"If we are not careful, the Sima clan will find out and will surely make a big fuss about it. You will be in a difficult situation. We must not let the Sima clan find any fault with us."
"Although the Sima clan had few officials serving in local positions, they had many members in the Holy Land."
"Of course, Lord Gu can request Commander Cao to issue an investigation order. Regardless of whether Commander Cao will agree, if he does find irrefutable evidence and resolves the case perfectly, who will get the credit? Commander Cao will definitely strive for such an achievement!"
"The official document is signed by him; the adults absolutely cannot argue with that."
The flower girl's analysis was thorough and well-organized.
Gu Lin showed an expression of appreciation; the flower girl was still the most intelligent and quick-witted.
"Not bad," he praised, then said slowly:
"Of course I wouldn't be so reckless."
"Do these four high-ranking officials have any subordinates or confidants? We can start by looking into that. Their subordinates and confidants should be officials of the seventh rank, and I have complete control over life and death. A mere centurion can issue an official document with his seal!"
"We must follow the trail. As long as we get involved with them, even the smallest piece of evidence will give us a huge advantage."
As soon as she finished speaking, the flower maiden's eyes brightened, and she said with heartfelt admiration:
"Your Excellency is wise! I am filled with admiration and my respect for you is as boundless as the flowing river."
The other four grimaced. Lord Gu was certainly wise, but the flower girl was too good at flattering him.
Gu Lin smiled.
The other three were not to be outdone and flattered him one after another, while only the mute man who practiced the art of silence became anxious and could only gesticulate wildly.
"Stop!" Gu Lin interrupted. He only occasionally enjoyed flattery; his smile faded, and he said seriously:
"You have been regarded as my trusted confidants; do you dare to carry out my orders?"
The four spoke in unison:
"We swear to follow Lord Gu to the death!"
The mute man made a gesture of loyalty.
Gu Lin scrutinized them for a long time, then nodded in satisfaction and went to the bedroom.
A moment later, he returned to his office, carrying a bag in his hand.
"These are thirty top-grade spirit stones, used as funds for the mission. Six stones per person."
The five people looked horrified.
Thirty top-grade spirit stones equal thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones!
Lord Gu is too generous!
Gu Linsu commanded:
"Each of you should take three ghostwriters to conduct a covert investigation. These must be the same ghostwriters who accompanied you during the Holy Land selection competition. Do not alert them."
"Flower Girl, you and the mute man go to Anzhou to investigate this subordinate official and confidant of the Salt Commissioner Sima."
"Iron Fist Folding Fan, you are in charge of investigating the two prefectural governors and their subordinates and cronies."
"Wind Maiden, investigate this close associate of the Right Councilor of the Provincial Administration Commission!"
"Remember, don't alert the enemy. I've emphasized this for the second time."
"Don't rush things. Take it slow and steady. If you get any leads, send me a message immediately, and I'll get involved personally!"
"Whoever finds a clue will be rewarded with ten top-grade spirit stones!"
The five men answered with focused, resounding voices:
"Yes, sir!"