At the same time, in the southern city, at the Heroic Platform.

A group of martial artists hurriedly arrived. They heard the news that a warrior at the Copper Skin and Iron Bone realm was severely injured by a single strike.

Martial artists are always interested in this kind of news, especially when they are nearby. They immediately rushed over to watch the show.

However, the conflict had already ended, and the crowd had dispersed, leaving only a few idle onlookers.

The group of martial artists arrived at the Heroic Platform and observed for a while, becoming more convinced of the rumors.

The reason was that the platform was well-preserved.

With the strength of a master at the Copper Skin and Iron Bone realm, if the battle was evenly matched, the destruction would be clear and obvious. At least this platform would not have remained intact.

"Look here, and over there... What are these small holes?" one of the young heroes said.

"It seems to be sword qi, sharp and small. I've never heard of this kind of sword technique," said a beautiful woman with bright almond-shaped eyes, her lips painted in a vibrant red, her makeup a bit heavy but not vulgar, adding to her enchanting beauty.

The young hero who asked nodded. If it was caused by qi, there would be large cracks.

The enchanting woman turned to another young hero and asked with a smile, "What does Young Master Liu think?"

Young Master Liu had a handsome appearance, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes. He carried a Seven Star Sword on his back.

In the current capital, anyone who could carry a weapon was a person with a background.

This Young Master Liu came from the Sword State, a martial arts holy land in The Great Feng. He belonged to a sect called "Ink Pavilion." Among this group of martial artists, Young Master Liu had the highest cultivation level and was the core of the team.

Most importantly, he was a swordsman.

"It may not be sword qi. These holes are unevenly distributed, as if ink was splashed. It seems to be the result of sword qi or knife qi colliding and shooting in all directions," Young Master Liu said, then beckoned a bystander and threw a piece of silver to him, asking, "I heard that a warrior with a silver gong only made one strike and severely injured his opponent. Is that true?"

The bystander pinched the silver and a flattering and joyful expression appeared on his face as he nodded and bowed, "Young heroes, you didn't see it. That strike was extraordinary...

"These holes on the ground were caused by that person after drawing his sword, raining down like a storm."

He vividly described what he had witnessed.

"The holes left after the collision... The opponent was indeed a Copper Skin and Iron Bone warrior," the enchanting woman nodded.

Only a Copper Skin and Iron Bone warrior would have such a physique. Those below the sixth rank would be cut in half by the sword qi.

"From what I know, the Nightwatchers in the Nightwatcher Office are mainly at the Divine Refinement realm, with a few at the Copper Skin and Iron Bone realm," another female martial artist said.

This female martial artist was from one of the thirteen counties under the jurisdiction of the capital and could be considered a local. She had some knowledge of the famous Nightwatchers in the capital.

"Is this the first clash between the skilled officers of the Nightwatcher Office and the martial artists of the Jianghu? I really want to witness the prowess of that strike," the enchanting woman said with a smile.

Just then, they heard the sound of horse hooves. A young man dressed in the uniform of a Nightwatcher, riding a spirited horse, came galloping towards them.

The group of martial artists glanced at him and then looked away, guessing that he was coming from the Nightwatcher Office to investigate the scene.

However, the young Nightwatcher's next actions shocked and angered the young martial artists.

"Clang!"

The Nightwatcher drew his sword, spurred his horse, and charged towards them.

Young Master Liu's expression changed slightly as he stood in front of his companions. He patted his back, and the Seven Star Sword unsheathed, spinning to block the incoming blade.

With a light swipe, the young Nightwatcher cut the Seven Star Sword in half, causing it to fall weakly and make a "ding-dang" sound.

"You..." Young Master Liu was shocked and angry. The treasured weapon bestowed by his sect was destroyed, and he felt a heartache that made it hard to breathe.

Xu Qi'an pulled on the reins, pointing his blade at the enchanting woman, grinning maliciously, "You dare to come back, Miss Rongrong? You stole my treasure and didn't hide it properly. You even have the audacity to come back so openly. It seems you haven't experienced the harsh lessons of society.

"I'll give you two choices. One, hand over the treasure and become my concubine. Two, hand over the treasure, and I'll sell you to the Official Brothel Sector."

Stole his treasure?!

The young heroes and heroines turned their heads in astonishment, looking at the enchanting woman.

Rongrong, the seductive beauty, had a momentarily frozen expression on her smiling face. Then she furrowed her brows and subtly shook her head at her companions.

Young Master Liu forced himself not to look at his beloved sword and clasped his fists, saying, "Sir, you seem to have misunderstood."

"Get lost!" Xu Qi'an scrutinized Rongrong, her hairstyle, dress, and makeup were exactly the same. It was her, no doubt.

"I have limited patience. I'll give you three breaths. If you don't hand over the treasure..." he sneered three times.

The young heroes were furious.

Rongrong took a step forward, fearlessly facing Xu Qi'an's blade, and said softly, "This young lady and Sir are complete strangers. I don't even know what this so-called treasure is. Please explain it clearly, Sir."

Xu Qi'an sat on his horse, looking down at her, and said slowly, "Just now, an hour ago, you and I met at the restaurant, drinking and chatting. Then, while I was downstairs fighting, you stole my treasure without me noticing."As soon as the words fell, before Miss Rongrong could respond, Young Master Liu angrily spoke, "This is impossible. Miss Rongrong has been with us the whole time and has never been here."

The other young heroes all testified.

Xu Qi'an frowned and thought to himself, "Have I stumbled upon a gang committing crimes?"

But judging from their tone and demeanor, it didn't seem like they were lying. Xu Qi'an, who was proficient in microexpression psychology, still had some insight.

Unless they were all top-level actors... Unfortunately, the magic book of the Confucian school was also in the fragments of the ground book, otherwise, he could directly use the technique of observing qi to see if they were lying... Xu Qi'an pondered for a moment and said, "Follow me back to the Nightwatcher's yamen. Whether you are lying or not, I will judge."

How is this possible!

The young heroes and heroines' faces changed slightly, and they began to suspect Xu Qi'an's true intentions. As martial artists with sect backgrounds, they had enough experience and knowledge. They knew that when it came to the tricks of the martial world, experts with official backgrounds were even more cunning and malicious.

They relied on their own power to bully men and women, easily taking what they wanted.

Rongrong, the enchanting beauty, had gained some fame in the capital city with her beauty. Who knew if this young man named Xu Qi'an was lusting after her beauty and deliberately used the excuse of a lost treasure to bring them to the yamen.

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Once they entered someone else's territory, life and death would be at the whim of a single word.

"Do you really think we are fish on a chopping board?" Young Master Liu squinted his eyes and sneered.

The other young heroes didn't speak, but they all gripped their sword handles.

Although martial artists were wary of the government, they also had a rebellious nature. If they were pushed to the limit, they would even dare to fight against government officials. They could become wanted criminals and wander the martial world.

That's why they say warriors defy the law with their strength.

At this moment, a bystander hiding on the side, tempted by the silver, cautiously reminded them, "He is the one who injured his opponent with a silver gong on the stage."

The young heroes and heroines stiffened, their faces turning dull as they turned their heads to look at the bystander.

Then, with stiff necks, they slowly turned their heads to look at Xu Qi'an.

The tense atmosphere suddenly dissipated, and they could no longer muster the thought of fighting to the death.

Rongrong took a deep breath and said in a bitter voice, "Sir, if I stole your treasure, then I will go with you to the yamen. It has nothing to do with the others."

"No!"

The companions panicked.

Rongrong smiled bitterly and transmitted her voice, "What you should do is quickly inform our sect elders and find a way to rescue me."

Young Master Liu's face turned serious, and he nodded forcefully.

If you really stole my treasure, even if the heavens come, they won't be able to save you... After seeing her finish transmitting her voice, Xu Qi'an patted the horse's back and said, "Get on!"

Rongrong hesitated for a moment, biting her red lips, and leaped onto the horse's back.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xu Qi'an lightly touched her waist, and the beauty let out a soft moan, collapsing softly in his arms.

"Go!"

Xu Qi'an pulled the reins, turned the horse's head, and galloped away, leaving behind a group of young heroes and heroines who dared not speak their anger.

Rongrong lay in his broad and solid chest, the scenery on both sides quickly receding. She bit her lip and said in a low voice, "Sir, how do you plan to deal with me?"

"According to the laws of The Great Feng, a thief will be given fifty lashes and must compensate the owner with the original value. If unable to compensate, they will have their toes chopped off. As a viscount, stealing a treasure will be considered a third-class offense, resulting in one hundred and fifty lashes, toes chopped off, and three years of imprisonment."

Rongrong's face turned pale. "Is this how theft is punished in the capital city?"

It was different from what she knew.

"No, I just made it up."

"..."

Xu Qi'an felt that the beauty in his arms seemed relieved. He sneered, "But once we enter the Nightwatcher's yamen, how you will be punished will be up to me."

The beautiful woman's body suddenly tensed, and with a tearful voice, she said, "I... I really didn't steal your treasure."

I'll take some interest from you... Xu Qi'an's mouth curled up, and he said, "What's so special about the Enchanting Hand?"

Rongrong didn't answer.

Xu Qi'an made a dignified "hmm."

Rongrong gritted her teeth and said with hatred, "So, you really lusted after my beauty."

"?"

Xu Qi'an just wanted to understand how she had managed to steal the fragments of the ground book without him noticing.

"Although Miss Rongrong is naturally beautiful, don't underestimate men. In terms of beauty, my family has two who far surpass you."

As Xu Qi'an spoke, he moved his hands up and down, groping her body.

Rongrong blushed and tears welled up in her eyes. She seemed to know what fate awaited her and only hoped that her companions could quickly bring their elders to save her from this predicament.

Huh, my fragments of the ground book aren't on her...

The little mare was truly a fine warhorse, carrying the two of them at a fast speed. They quickly arrived at the yamen.

Xu Qi'an handed the reins to the guarding attendant and pulled Rongrong into the yamen, arriving at the entrance of the hall where Yinluo Minshan was. He ordered the officials to tie her up.

"Go to the Bureau of Heavenly Masters and request a white-robed sorcerer. Tell them it's under my orders."

"Yes."

After Tongluo left, Min Yinluo stood up and circled around Rongrong, exclaiming, "Where did this beautiful woman come from? Look at her figure, her face, tsk tsk...""Selling her to the Official Brothel Sector, training for a year or half, she could become a courtesan," Xu Qi'an commented.

"Being a courtesan is not just about looks," Min Shan shook his head, "Talent is the most important, followed by beauty."

"Then forget it, let her stay in the yamen to entertain us brothers."

Miss Rongrong tried to maintain her composure, but her pretty face had turned pale.

After a few casual remarks, Xu Qi'an explained the situation, "This woman stole my treasure. She truly lives up to the name of 'Soul Stealer', she did it so subtly that I didn't notice."

"She is the Soul Stealer!"

Min Shan suddenly realized, then puzzled, "What does the Soul Stealer have to do with stealing things?"

"Huh?" Xu Qi'an was taken aback.

"All the martial artists who come to the capital have a record. Soul Stealer Rongrong, from the Ten Thousand Flower Pavilion in Qinghai County, Yu State, is a female gang known for using seduction to harm men. But it actually has to do with their cultivation method."

"Is it about replenishing?" Xu Qi'an asked.

"No, it's said that they can stir up people's desires, making their enemies lose their fighting spirit. Their unique cultivation method is called..." Min Shan couldn't remember clearly.

"The Six Desires Great (River Crab) Method," Miss Rongrong lifted her chin slightly.

"So how did you steal my treasure?"

"I didn't steal your treasure."

Soon, the departing gong leader returned with a white-robed sorcerer.

Xu Qi'an pointed at Soul Stealer Rongrong and said, "Ask her if she stole anything from me."

The white-robed sorcerer's pupils lit up with a clear light. After asking as instructed, he shook his head and said, "Master Xu, she didn't lie."

... Xu Qi'an was stunned for a moment.

"Search her, see if there are any spells that can shield her aura."

"Master Xu, there aren't any."

"Ask her if she has ever had a drink with me at the tavern."

"Master Xu, she hasn't."

Xu Qi'an thought to himself, what the hell is going on? Am I seeing a ghost?

After his anger subsided, he calmed down to analyze. The one who stole my stuff must be Rongrong, it couldn't be that old lady... The biggest problem with this case is that there are two Rongrongs.

The Rongrong in front of me has never seen me, but I have indeed seen Rongrong.

The hairstyle, dress, and appearance are exactly the same, even the eyes and speech are identical... Twins? It's impossible for twins to be exactly the same.

Disguise? If it's a disguise, it can't fool my eyes.

In the midst of confusion, Miss Rongrong suddenly said, "I know, I know who it is."

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PS: There is a single chapter following this. I originally wanted to write it at the end of this chapter, but it's quite long, so I won't charge you for it.

Just to let you know in advance, mainly to prevent you from thinking there's another chapter, leading to great disappointment and cursing.

I'll make changes after updating.