Did the ghost enter your house and you didn't even know?

As soon as Sasaki's name was mentioned, Huang Fu's expression changed drastically. However, he quickly regained composure and walked out with a smile.

"Sir, you must have made a mistake."

"Who is Sasaki? I am Huang Fu, the Sacrificial Officer of Luoshui City."

Shen Qing's eyes were icy. A mistake? It wouldn't be a mistake.

His Innate Six Senses had captured Sasaki's every subtle change in expression.

He hadn't expected that a mere Japanese pirate could even secure a ninth-rank position as a Sacrificial Officer in Luoshui City.

The Great Wu's official posts were actually being held by Japanese pirates.

It was truly disgusting.

In the next instant, a gust of wind swept through the courtyard. Shen Qing transformed into an illusion, lunging rapidly towards Sasaki. His fist landed directly on Sasaki's abdomen. Sasaki's eyeballs bulged, and he was sent flying backward, crashing through three walls in succession.

Huang Min, standing behind the crowd, watched with a grave expression. Even he couldn't clearly see Shen Qing's movements just now.

But Shen Qing had already held back. Otherwise, with the full power of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, that punch would have been enough to kill Sasaki eighteen and a half times over.

Sasaki struggled to grasp the debris of a collapsed wall, pulling himself up with difficulty.

Shen Qing's cold voice rang out.

"Sasaki, why did you infiltrate Luoshui City! What are your intentions! Confess everything!"

Blood continuously trickled from the corner of Sasaki's mouth. He knew he had been exposed today.

But where had things gone wrong?

There was no time for him to ponder, as Shen Qing was walking towards him step by step, the tap-tap of his boots on the ground like a death knell striking his heart.

He roared.

"Father-in-law! Save me!"

Zhang Zhu also snapped back to reality, his face filled with indignant rage.

"You are the new Centurion from the Hundred Households Office, Shen Qing? Do you know who I am? I am Zhang Zhu, the Prefectural Judge of Luoshui City!"

"This is my son-in-law, Huang Fu, he is absolutely not the Sasaki you speak of!"

"I'm telling you, even if you are an Imperial Guard, you will give me an explanation today! Otherwise, this matter is not over!"

Shen Qing turned his head, his eyes icy, and grabbed Zhang Zhu by the neck.

"You, of all people, are the Prefectural Judge of Luoshui City?"

"You didn't even know your house was infested with ghosts?!"

"And you still want to protect this Japanese pirate? You should worry about whether your own head can be kept attached."

It was now abundantly clear that Sasaki's position as the Sacrificial Officer of Luoshui City was undeniably linked to this Zhang Zhu.

A Japanese pirate married the daughter of Luoshui City's Prefectural Judge, and this judge personally helped the pirate obtain an official position.

For these two crimes alone, stripping him of his official robes would be considered a reward.

Shen Qing casually tossed Zhang Zhu to the feet of Black Dog. Black Dog, with practiced ease, produced an iron chain and bound the Prefectural Judge, who was at the peak of the Houtian Realm.

At this point, the guests inside the house deeply regretted their decision, wishing they could slap themselves. Why had they insisted on attending this banquet today and gotten themselves entangled in this mess?

One of the bolder guests trembled and stood up. "Lord Shen, I have no relation to this Huang Fu... no, Sasaki. May I leave first..."

Shen Qing let out a cold laugh. "The Imperial Guards are investigating a case, do you think this is playtime? You want to leave just like that? Anyone who dares to step out of this courtyard today! I will kill them!"

As his voice fell, the sound of weapons being drawn echoed. Black Dog, leading a squad of Imperial Guards, surged into the courtyard. The surrounding high walls were also lined with Imperial Guards armed with crossbows.

Shen Qing slowly walked towards Sasaki, who had collapsed amidst the ruins.

"Speak, your name."

Huang Fu propped himself up with his hands, desperately trying to crawl.

"My name is Huang Fu! I really am Huang Fu! Believe me!"

Shen Qing stomped on Huang Fu's ankle. With a slight exertion of force, a piercing sound of cracking bone filled the air.

"Name."

Sasaki's mouth gaped open, and he let out a heart-wrenching scream.

"I'll say it, I'll say it... My name is Hiroshi... Sasaki Hiroshi..."

As soon as he said this, Zhang Zhu stumbled back two steps, on the verge of falling to the ground. Black Dog grabbed Zhang Zhu by the collar, preventing him from collapsing.

As for the surrounding guests, they felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar. If there really were Japanese pirates, then none of them would be allowed to leave. Spending a month in an Imperial Guard prison would be considered preferential treatment.

Shen Qing placed his foot on Sasaki's other ankle.

"How many of you are there in Luoshui City?"

Sasaki's eyes were filled with terror, his voice already hoarse.

"There are a total of..."

In the corner, Huang Min's gaze grew colder. He couldn't let Sasaki continue speaking. Who knew who else might be implicated if he kept talking.

Huang Min flipped his palm, and three kunai appeared in his hand. He shot them rapidly towards Sasaki.

A few sparks flew, and all three kunai were casually swatted away by Shen Qing.

However, these three kunai were merely a feint. The true killing blow was himself.

Huang Min thought, I've cultivated ninjutsu since I was young. My speed is unmatched within the Xiantian Realm.

The Centurion and Pacification Commissioner of Luoshui City are both absent. What can a mere Centurion of Luoshui City like you do to me?

Killing Sasaki and leaving will be as easy as lifting a hand.

A smile played on Huang Min's lips, his eyes filled with confidence.

But immediately after, confusion appeared in his eyes, because Shen Qing, who had been standing beside Sasaki moments ago, had vanished.

The next moment, Huang Min's hair stood on end. Shen Qing was behind him!

Huang Min twisted his head with difficulty, only to see a fist rapidly enlarging in his pupils.

Huang Min's face contorted wildly, and his entire body was slammed into the ground.

Shen Qing looked down at Huang Min as if he were trash.

"I hit him, not you, right?"

With that punch, Huang Min's nose was caved in, half his teeth were knocked out, and his brain was jumbled, but he could still speak.

"Baka, it doesn't hurt at all."

"Kill me then. I'm not a softie like Sasaki. You won't get any information out of me."

Shen Qing let out a scoff. "Stubborn? I'd like to see just how hard you are."

He grabbed Huang Min's right thumb with his right hand and squeezed slightly. The bone in his thumb was ground to dust by Shen Qing. The pain pierced straight to his heart.

Huang Min gritted his teeth, his face pale, but he didn't utter a sound.

Shen Qing grabbed his right index finger and did the same. Large beads of sweat appeared on Huang Min's face.

With a crack, the index finger snapped off. But Shen Qing showed no signs of stopping, already grabbing his middle finger.

The determination in Huang Min's eyes completely vanished. He quickly cried out.

"I'll talk... I'll talk... Stop squeezing... Stop squeezing..."

"My name is Yamamoto Shinichi..."

Shen Qing's face showed utter disgust. He pointed a finger, piercing Yamamoto's Qi Sea, and casually threw him to Black Dog.

"Interrogate him for me. I want to know where this batch of soybean seeds came from and what their purpose is."

"Also, how many Japanese pirates are hidden in Luoshui City? And who is harboring them?"

Not long after, Black Dog and the others had a full set of torture instruments ready.

After several experiences of being captured by Shen Qing, Black Dog had begun carrying torture instruments with him, as he had discovered Shen Qing's preference for interrogating criminals on the spot.

Before long, the screams of Yamamoto and Sasaki echoed throughout the courtyard.

Shen Qing found a table laden with food and wine, picked up a mung bean ice cake, and took a bite.

The moment it entered his mouth, a coolness like flowing water spread.

Shen Qing sat on a chair, popped a grape into his mouth, and turned to look at the guests.

"I advise you to think carefully about who Sasaki associated with in the past."

"Reporting them will be rewarded."

After all, Sasaki was a Japanese pirate. How many people could he have been close to? It was truly a case of one less is one less.

The guests exchanged glances, and the next moment, some of them rushed towards Shen Qing.

All pretense of dignity was gone.

"Sir, I report..."