Director Wang never would have thought that Sha Zhu's confession would unearth an old case. Good heavens, what a discovery!
Director Li also understood the situation and immediately had his police officers conduct one-on-one interviews with all the residents in the Siheyuan (Courtyard).
Bang Geng stealing the chicken, Sha Zhu taking the blame, covering up, and smoothing things over—all of it was exposed!
In an instant, this so-called civilized Siheyuan (Courtyard) was thrown into chaos.
Bang Geng stood trembling behind Qin Huairu, his face already pale, tightly clutching Qin Huairu's pants.
He shivered like a startled bird, muttering, "Don't arrest me, don't arrest me…"
Seeing this, Qin Huairu's tears flowed like a torrent. She knelt directly on the ground, tightly embracing Bang Geng, and pleaded with the police, "Officer, please, I beg you, the child is still young, please let him go!!!!"
To Xu Damao's surprise, Jia Zhangshi, who was usually overbearing and unreasonable, was now kneeling beside Qin Huairu, pleading with her.
She didn't call out to Old Jia or Little Jia, nor did she invoke any superstitious beliefs; she simply begged for mercy, pushing all the responsibility onto Sha Zhu.
Xu Damao's eyes narrowed. Indeed, widows were the smartest. Perhaps misled by some fan fiction, he had always thought Jia Zhangshi was brainless, as in all fan-made Siheyuan (Courtyard) stories, Jia Zhangshi never came to a good end.
But on second thought, this was Jia Zhangshi's most normal behavior; otherwise, a widow would not have been able to take Jia Dongxu away by herself!
Those who lived through the war years were not simple, let alone a widow!
Despite this, Bang Geng and Sha Zhu were still taken away by the police, along with Lou Xiao'e and Xu Damao.
As parties involved, it was essential for Lou Xiao'e and Xu Damao to give statements.
Upon arriving at the police station, Xu Damao ignored Lou Xiao'e, quickly finished recounting his experience, and immediately left the station. He found a secluded spot and entered the World.
Inside the World, Xu Damao's figure suddenly appeared. The surrounding spirit power surged towards Xu Damao. Xu Damao let out a muffled grunt, and a dark, shadowy phantom slowly floated behind Xu Damao.
Xu Damao only felt a warmth throughout his body. His previous external injuries suddenly vanished, and he was filled with vitality from head to toe.
"Shadow Martial Soul, but the innate Soul Power is a bit low, only level three!!!"
Xu Damao, muttering to himself, took out a jade bottle from the sub-system's warehouse. The bottle was labeled with the words "Muscle and Marrow Cleansing Pill."
Xu Damao did not hesitate, poured out the pill, and put it into his mouth.
He then sat cross-legged. As the medicinal power of the Muscle and Marrow Cleansing Pill spread, Xu Damao's body trembled slightly, and his spirit power level rapidly increased. A thick layer of grime gradually appeared on his body!
"This Muscle and Marrow Cleansing Pill truly lives up to its reputation. Not only did it completely heal this broken body, but it also raised my innate Soul Power level by four!" Xu Damao muttered to himself, a continuous smile on his face. The feeling of being reborn was simply too wonderful.
As he smiled, a conflicted expression appeared on Xu Damao's face. When he had previously taken the Muscle and Marrow Cleansing Pill, Xu Damao had instinctively activated the Yin Yang Art. The advantages of the Yin Yang Art were extremely obvious, and normally, it would be the best choice.
But it was the 1960s and 70s. A stallion? Multiple female leads? That would surely lead to a quick death.
Fortunately, the Yin Yang Art was only at the introductory level, so Xu Damao still had a choice.
Xu Damao opened the sub-system's warehouse and browsed the martial arts manuals within. Combining them with the characteristics of the Shadow Martial Soul, Xu Damao ultimately decided to cultivate the Nine Yin Manual.
Both the cultivation method and the techniques of the Nine Yin Manual were most compatible with the Shadow Martial Soul.
After circulating the Nine Yin Manual's cultivation method three times, the method was considered to have reached the introductory level.
Xu Damao did not continue cultivating. Although the Siheyuan (Courtyard) was full of scoundrels, there was no life-threatening danger!
Although Lin Chen had transmigrated, his mental force level had not changed. With his divine force released, an area of several miles was clearly visible!
Xu Damao immediately took out many plant seeds from the sub-warehouse. In an instant, countless seeds were sown in this unique space.
Grains, medicinal herbs, fruits, fodder grass—this new space suddenly became full of life. Xu Damao didn't bother with them anymore; with a hundredfold growth rate, he would soon see results.
Xu Damao took off his clothes and jumped into the river. After washing away the mundane, Xu Damao found a set of clothes suitable for that era from the sub-system's warehouse.
The reborn Xu Damao left the World, and immediately felt that the surrounding World was incredibly clear. Perhaps this was the effect of the Spirit.
The bright moonlight scattered upon this land, draping the earth in a silver-white veil.
Xu Damao walked slowly under the moonlight, occasionally disappearing from his original spot. This was the Shadow Martial Soul's talent, Shadow Shuttle. As long as there was a shadow, Xu Damao could continuously shuttle through it and even hide within it.
Despite such a formidable talent, the spirit power consumed was very little. Through calculation, Xu Damao's level seven spirit power alone was enough for him to use his talent for over an hour.
This hour was enough for Xu Damao to travel hundreds of kilometers!
For a full half hour, Xu Damao continuously shuttled through the streets and alleys of Si Jiu City using Shadow Shuttle. Hidden within the shadows, he was undetectable to anyone. His powerful mental force helped Xu Damao find treasures hidden beneath Si Jiu City. In just half an hour, Xu Damao acquired countless riches!
This was only a small portion of what was hidden beneath Si Jiu City!
Of course, Xu Damao also encountered some hidden enemy agents, all of whom Xu Damao knocked out and, along with their criminal evidence, sent to where they belonged!
Once the novelty wore off, Xu Damao quickly returned home.
By then, it was late. Xu Damao didn't knock on the door; he activated his Spirit and returned directly to his doorstep.
Seeing the brightly lit room, Xu Damao revealed a strange expression.
"Pfft…"
Opening the door, Xu Damao slowly walked in.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, Lou Xiao'e, dressed in her pajamas, immediately came out. Upon seeing Xu Damao, her eyes suddenly lit up. The reborn Xu Damao, with his icy skin and jade bones, had a distinctly chiseled face, replacing his former long face. At first glance, there was a hint of the later-generation Zun Long.
Lou Xiao'e didn't care about Xu Damao's changes. It wasn't time to admire him yet.
Lou Xiao'e smiled and threw herself into Xu Damao's arms, cooing, "Damao, I know I was wrong. Can we not get a divorce?!"
If it had been the old Xu Damao, he might have fallen for Lou Xiao'e's act, but alas, the current Xu Damao had already changed.
Xu Damao gently pushed Lou Xiao'e away, his expression incredibly serious, his eyes fixed on Lou Xiao'e!
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