Female Captain Visits Su Residence at Night, Terrifying Su Mo!

Regardless of whether Heroine Chen was foolish or naive, Su Mo felt she possessed a flexible moral compass, making her prime material for a Subordinate Clerk. With a bit of careful training in the future, she would surely achieve great things. He'd test her martial arts skills later when he had time, so he could entrust her with important responsibilities. The female knight-errant claimed her martial arts were formidable and her swordsmanship exquisite, so she shouldn't be too bad in practice.

After chatting with Su Mo for a few more sentences, Chen Gan left in a hurry, as if he had urgent matters to attend to. Qin Bi'er arrived again not long after. Qin Rui had originally intended to come along and thank Su Mo. However, his uncle, considering things carefully, felt it was not appropriate to meet Su Mo too soon before the case was dropped. Su Mo handed the written list of return gifts to Qin Bi'er. The shopkeeper Jia Zhu was also on the list. Chen Gan had previously said he would personally deliver the return gifts. But now that Su Mo was an Imperial Guard, the situation had changed rather quickly, and he naturally didn't need to make personal visits. That would surely scare people to death! Su Mo, a shut-in at heart, disliked socializing and was happy to dump the task onto Qin Bi'er. The young widow chuckled as she saw the note Su Mo handed her. Su Mo was taken aback, "What are you laughing at?" The young widow remained silent, covering her mouth, and simply waved the paper in front of Su Mo. Seeing the clumsy brushstrokes resembling dog-paddling, Su Mo's face darkened. In later generations, how many people practiced calligraphy! Everyone played on keyboards. It was good enough that they could write at all, let alone write traditional characters! Seeing Su Mo's darkened face, the young widow finally couldn't help but burst into laughter. However, she also knew that for Su Mo, as a Subordinate Clerk, being able to read and write was already quite remarkable. Regardless of how well he wrote, it surpassed ninety percent of people! At that, the young widow asked Su Mo to bring her brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. She rewrote it and also prepared the list of return gifts. Su Mo stared intently at the young widow, who was bent over the desk, pursing her lips in concentration as she wrote. He hadn't expected that the young widow not only knew how to read but also had elegant and neat handwriting, with quite decent calligraphy skills. In ancient times, being knowledgeable and virtuous was a very high compliment for a person! This was because there were simply too many illiterate people! However, it was even better that the young widow was literate. From now on, matters such as household finances and accounting would be entrusted to her. The capable should do more work! He couldn't let her be idle! Su Mo watched silently from the side for a long time. The scene of a beauty grinding ink and writing elegantly was truly a feast for the eyes. But Su Mo couldn't help but remind the young widow, "Be careful not to stain your clothes!" Qin Bi'er was startled. She looked down and saw that her two jade-like wrists, resting on the desk, were pressing against the edge of the paper. Her pretty face instantly turned crimson! "Hmph! You bad guy!" She shot Su Mo a glare and sat up straight. However, this writing posture was very uncomfortable, and she felt a strain in her neck and back!

Changping County, Imperial Guard Centurion's Office. Lin Moyin frowned as she looked at the secret report handed to her. "The whereabouts of Heavenly Mother Cult followers have been discovered in Tieshan County and Anyang County?" the Female Captain asked calmly as she read the report. The delicate woman standing respectfully with her head bowed before the desk nodded, "Replying to the Captain!" "Several disappearances have occurred recently in Tieshan County and Anyang County." "Our Dark Guards rushed to the two counties and, together with the garrisons of the two counties, have confirmed the presence of Heavenly Mother Cult followers in both."

"They often gather in remote temples in the mountains and wilds!"

"A person in Tieshan County, his attire matches the Heavenly Mother Cult deacon recorded in the case file exactly!"

"The two county garrisons have discovered that Heavenly Mother Cult members will hold sacrificial ceremonies in the City God Temples of both counties tonight. We've decided to act tonight and apprehend them all in one go!"

As she spoke, the delicate-looking woman hesitated, "Captain, should we go along with the action?"

Apprehending Heavenly Mother Cult members and thwarting the heretical cult's plans would undoubtedly be a great merit!

Lin Moyin pondered for a moment, then shook her head, "Have them monitored secretly!"

"Tieshan and Anyang are ultimately not within my jurisdiction."

She paused, then added, "The Heavenly Mother Cult's deacons are all cultivators of the Immortal Path."

"Although the two county garrisons' Zhu Pengzu and Lai Hongyi are first-class experts, they might not be able to handle them!"

"You shall go to Tieshan County and act according to the situation!"

The delicate-looking woman nodded, "Senior Sister! I'll head to Tieshan County right away!"

Lin Moyin frowned slightly, "Within the garrison, you must address each other by official title. Remember this in the future, don't give anyone grounds for criticism!"

The delicate-looking woman nodded in agreement, "Your subordinate will pay attention next time!"

With that, she quickly left the office!

After the delicate-looking woman departed.

Lin Moyin rubbed her temples forcefully and continued reading the newly delivered secret report.

Something felt off!

If the Heavenly Mother Cult intended to summon a locust plague through a sacrificial ceremony and cause chaos in the surrounding prefectures.

They would indeed need to hold sacrificial ceremonies in the five temples of the Mountain God, Locust God, City God, Earth God, and Dragon King, in sequence.

The problem was.

Given the Heavenly Mother Cult's usual caution and secrecy, how could they have so easily revealed themselves!

If that were truly the case.

The Heavenly Mother Cult would have been eradicated by Great Wu a hundred times over by now!

Especially the Heavenly Mother Cult's Nine Dragon fiend, who was at the peak of Spirit Roaming, half a step into the Mortal Immortal realm, skilled in "observing heavenly secrets and divining fate."

He would likely have calculated the court's reaction with eight or nine tenths certainty!

Furthermore, after thirty years of dormancy, was the Heavenly Mother Cult's plan truly as simple as causing a locust plague?

Lin Moyin's gaze couldn't help but fall on the secret order transmitted from the Commander's Office!

The secret order contained only four words: Handle it yourself!

Lin Moyin couldn't understand.

Why was such a major matter involving the Heavenly Mother Cult left for the Hundred Households to handle?

They hadn't even sent a Vice Thousand Households envoy!

Alas, she was merely a Hundred Households, with limited intelligence. Even with her exceptional talent, it was difficult to grasp the overall picture!

The more Lin Moyin thought about it, the more her head ached!

A face suddenly flashed in her mind!

Su Mo, who had delivered the Golden Lock!

She had once suspected Su Mo of being a member of the Heavenly Mother Cult.

However, after testing him yesterday, when she abruptly asked about the Heavenly Mother Cult, his surprised reaction clearly indicated he knew nothing about them!

But that fellow always gave Lin Moyin an indescribable, strange feeling.

She decided to bring him into the garrison and monitor him, to see exactly who he was!

Su Mo thought Lin Moyin saw him as a pawn, but he was overthinking it and placing too much importance on himself!

Lin Moyin subconsciously took out the Golden Lock and rubbed it in her palm.

That guy, didn't he claim to have the ability to divine things?

Su Residence.

Su Mo had already settled Xue Yishu and Heroine Chen.

He had bought brand-new quilts and straw mats, and thoughtfully prepared two sets of scholar robes for Xue Yishu.

As expected, he had gained three points of favorability from the County Magistrate's daughter.

Her favorability had reached 8%!

Although Heroine Chen's favorability was not visible.

Her attitude towards Su Mo had clearly improved, and she even dared to joke with him.

She had been pestering Qin Bi'er with conversation, which greatly annoyed Su Mo.

Xue Yishu, believing her male disguise was quite successful, naturally kept her distance from Qin Bi'er and Heroine Chen.

She had found some book somewhere and was quietly reading, completely absorbed.

The entire day, the Wang Family's servants and the yamen runners didn't find their way here.

This indeed made Xue Yishu see Su Mo in a new light.

She really couldn't understand how, given her mother's personality, she wouldn't come looking for her at the Su Residence.

Could it be that she didn't know she was hiding here?

That shouldn't be the case!

Heroine Chen kept pestering Qin Bi'er, leaving Su Mo with no opportunity.

Finally, night fell.

Qin Bi'er departed.

Heroine Chen then grudgingly returned to her room to rest, as did Xue Yishu.

Before leaving, she deliberately swung her great treasure sword in front of Su Mo, making his face darken with anger!

What was the meaning of this?

Did she think he was that kind of person? Was he supposed to sneak into her room in the middle of the night?

Su Mo's sulk lasted until the hour of the Pig (9-11 PM).

Finally, he heard two long and two short knocks at the side door.

Su Mo's spirit immediately jolted!

Qin Bi'er was true to her word; this was their agreed-upon signal!

He quickly went to open the door and saw the blushing young widow standing outside, head lowered, not daring to meet Su Mo's gaze!

Before marriage, any intimacy was considered adultery!

The young widow found it a bit difficult to accept.

However, she had something to ask of him, so the young widow could only submit to Su Mo's "tyranny," allowing Su Mo to lead her by the hand as they quietly entered the master bedroom.

Even though she knew that the former was just a reason she told herself to feel better!

The weather in July could change in an instant.

Inside the small Su Residence, a sudden gale erupted!

Streaks of lightning, like sharp swords and long spears, were incredibly dense, continuously piercing the firmament and tearing the earth.

The sound echoed across the wilderness.

After a long while, the rain lessened, but not long after, strong winds surged again, and the downpour returned.

The rain poured down, water gushing out, turning the grass into a muddy mess.

Inside the residence, the young widow tried her best to persuade Su Mo. It wasn't until the wind stopped and the rain ceased, after nearly wearing her lips thin, that she finally succeeded in convincing Su Mo to give her cousin the position of Assistant Servant!

Just then, outside, the sky suddenly flashed with lightning!

Su Mo suddenly noticed a slender figure appear outside the room, like a ghost!

What the—!

Xue Yishu? Heroine Chen?

Did they have a habit of sleepwalking!

Or perhaps a penchant for peeping?

Su Mo quickly pulled up the covers, covering the young widow, and threw on some clothes before opening the door to look.

Then he was stunned!

There was indeed a woman standing quietly outside the window lattice.

But it wasn't the County Magistrate's daughter, nor was it Heroine Chen.

Su Mo's eyes nearly bulged out, and his voice stammered, "Cap-Captain Lin?"

Thanks to Brother Number Seven for the reward of five steel coins! Excited!