As Zhao Lili’s case drew to a close, the police in Zhou’s Jiuyuan City were also working diligently on their investigations.
Because Li Hongwei went on a business trip to the neighboring province a week ago, it took the police an entire night to finally arrest him and bring him to justice.
"Li Hongwei, we et again."
This ti, the middle-aged policeman Old Dong, who had previously investigated the disappearance of Zhou Xinxi and communicated with Lu Heng, was responsible for apprehending Li Hongwei.
"Officer Dong, what do you an by this?"
Li Hongwei frowned, looking completely bewildered.
Just half an hour ago, he had been discussing business with a client.
Suddenly, a team of police officers barged in unannounced.
Without saying a word, they handcuffed him and put him in the police car.
"Li Hongwei, since we took action to apprehend you, it proves we have solid evidence."
"Think carefully about what it ans yourself!"
Old Dong gave a cold laugh, then led the team back to Jiuyuan City.
Despite being suddenly arrested, Li Hongwei remained very calm.
On the way back to Jiuyuan, he was silent, lost in his thoughts.
Everything remained the sa until the police car stopped at his residential area’s building; only then did his expression change slightly.
"What, have you thought it through?"
Old Dong sneered as he asked.
"I... I don’t know what you’re talking about."
Li Hongwei was still trying to resist.
"Ha ha!"
Disdain flashed in Old Dong’s eyes.
He and two other officers escorted Li Hongwei directly upstairs.
Seeing the number on his own apartnt door, the always composed Li Hongwei suddenly turned pale.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
A series of pounding sounds echoed in his ears.
"It’s over!"
Li Hongwei felt as if his spine had been removed, almost collapsing to the ground.
Old Dong and his colleagues held him up and forcefully brought him ho.
As the load-bearing wall was gradually broken down, a corpse that had disappeared for six years reappeared in this world.
"Li Hongwei, we now suspect that you intentionally murdered Zhou Xinxi six years ago. Please cooperate with our investigation!"
Seeing the corpse, Old Dong shouted coldly.
"I... I am willing to cooperate..."
Li Hongwei turned terribly pale.
The truth finally ca out!
Under Li Hongwei’s confession, the truth hidden for six years was completely revealed.
Years ago, Li Hongwei owed a huge amount of money due to gambling, but his wife Zhou Xinxi was unwilling to pay off his debts and also wanted to divorce him.
His resentnt towards his wife and fear of debt collectors made him clench his teeth and murder his wife ruthlessly.
To fabricate an alibi, he even pre-recorded his wife’s daily voice six months in advance and managed to deceive everyone.
But justice has long arms!
...
When these two cases were solved, Lu Heng was doing what he did best—being a tour guide!
The Spirit Treasure Hall had been restored, and Shangqing Tao resud its regular tourism operations.
The mountain’s closure during this period had truly frustrated the pilgrims.
A large wave of pilgrims and tourists ascended the mountain, packing the Three Pure Hall to the brim.
If his cheap master Xuan Cheng had not stopped so people from coming up, the entire Dragon Tiger Mountain might have been overcrowded by now.
"The Spirit Treasure Hall is in that direction..."
"Restroom? Walk straight, then turn right..."
"Sorry, we don’t offer dining services here..."
"Little friend, where did your mom go..."
Lu Heng dealt with all sorts of tourists.
Thinking of his online exploits, gaining a large following and even attracting governnt attention.
But in reality?
He was rely a little Daoist.
Standing under the sun, guiding tourists up the mountain.
Fortunately, his cultivation had improved, making him feel unaffected by the scorching sun.
Unlike other Daoists, who were sweating profusely.
"Elder brother... Elder brother, ice cream!"
His little junior sister Qingyue ca bouncing over with a bunch of ice creams.
"It’s worth it to spoil you!"
Lu Heng was deeply moved and picked the most expensive one.
"..."
His little junior sister looked puzzled, tilting her head.
The one he picked was her favorite ice cream.
"Co to my place tonight, I’ll give you sothing good to eat!"
Having spent so much ti with Qingyue, Lu Heng was well acquainted with her personality.
"Okay!"
Qingyue reluctantly glanced at her favorite ice cream.
She weighed the deal Lu Heng offered.
Finally, she reluctantly nodded and went to share the ice creams with other brothers.
Not long after, Qingyue ca back, a popsicle in her mouth.
"Elder brother, Brother Qingming seems to be getting transferred."
She tugged at Lu Heng’s sleeve and whispered.
"Qingming’s leaving?"
"What’s he done?"
Lu Heng asked, puzzled after hearing her.
Though he hadn’t spent much ti with Qingming, he knew Qingming had a good character and wasn’t one to cause trouble willingly.
"Nothing!"
Qingyue shook her head and said, "He didn’t cause any trouble!"
"Then why is he being transferred?"
Lu Heng asked again.
"I heard from the uncles that the Religious Affairs Bureau seems to be organizing so exchange program."
"They want to send disciples from other places here to study."
"And they want to send Brother Qingming and the others out to supposedly teach advanced experience..."
Qingyue frowned, struggling to explain the situation clearly.
"Hmm?"
After hearing it, Lu Heng frowned as well.
He wasn’t stupid. Despite Qingyue’s rambling, he got the gist of it.
The Religious Affairs Bureau seed to have set up sothing similar to an exchange program.
They wanted to send disciples from other Taoist sects here while sending Shangqing Tao’s disciples out.
But what’s the purpose?
Under the guise of learning or sharing advanced experiences.
In reality, they wanted to ferret out the "Immortal!"
It seed the Religious Affairs Bureau hadn’t given up and still wanted to find him.
He couldn’t understand why they were so persistent.
But upon further thought, an uncontrolled extraordinary person could indeed cause trouble.
"When is Brother Qingming leaving?"
Lu Heng pondered and whispered.
"Um..."
Qingyue frowned, thought about it, and uncertainly said, "Maybe tomorrow? Or the day after..."
Lu Heng nodded slightly.
"How can I break the impasse this ti?"
He secretly pondered.
Currently, he was too weak, and suddenly revealing his identity wouldn’t be wise.
So he needed a sensible way to deal with the Religious Affairs Bureau’s investigation.
And this solution could only rely on the Celestial Destiny System!
"It seems I’ll need to do another livestream tonight to earn so life spans for the lottery..."
"Hopefully, I can draw sothing useful to once and for all solve the identity issue..."
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