Chapter 249 The Astute Ghost Douluo.
When Niu Lanfang and Wang Mingxu escorted the seven men back to Tiandou City, they attracted a lot of whispers along the roadside.
Some even recognized the seven robbers, their figures darting about, seemingly preparing for some action.
Wang Lanfang and Wang Mingxu ignored them, simply leading the seven men into Tiandou City, heading directly to the Judgment Department.
However, upon arriving at the Judgment Department, they were met with disappointment.
According to the staff, the Judgment Department, being a law enforcement agency, required orders from the Administrative Department, followed by confirmation from the Supervisory Department and the court before execution. Unless there were special circumstances, they generally could not act independently.
Speechless, the two then escorted the seven men to the Supervisory Department.
The Supervisory Department was very enthusiastic; upon hearing of a robbery, everyone became excited, as if they had just achieved a sales target.
Ghost Douluo was stationed there; normally, such a minor matter wouldn't concern him, but for some reason, he personally came to investigate.
However, when Wang Lanfang and Wang Mingxu brought the seven men to the Supervision Department, they immediately recanted their testimonies, accusing Wang Lanfang of assaulting them and causing their injuries.
Ghost Douluo, who had served as the Deputy Minister of Supervision for over ten years and previously overseen punishments at the Spirit Hall, could easily spot these criminals.
However, both sides were giving conflicting accounts, and there seemed to be no solid evidence. Instead, the injuries on the seven men were clear proof that Wang Lanfang had physically assaulted them.
Before Ghost Douluo could take any action, a group of people suddenly appeared, presumably the men's backers.
These people testified that Wang Lanfang had assaulted them without cause and demanded that Ghost Douluo punish her and seek justice for the victims.
This infuriated Wang Lanfang to the point of almost vomiting blood.
Meanwhile, Wang Mingxu seemed prepared, having taken out a recording device that had captured detailed footage of the battle, including the men's robbery.
This not only solidified the charges against the seven individuals, but also uncovered a host of perjuries. At this rate, it seemed the investigation was expanding rapidly.
Soon after, a group of people appeared, pleading with Ghost Douluo for leniency. These people appeared to be influential figures with powerful backers.
Ghost Douluo was caught off guard.
If he dealt with everyone present, he feared he would uncover a large number of people, including some acquaintances. But leaving them alone seemed unreasonable, and he wouldn't be able to explain himself to his minister.
Some even approached Wang Lanfang and Wang Mingxu directly, offering a private settlement and compensation, their words carrying a threatening undertone.
It was as if Wang Lanfang and Wang Mingxu would make enemies if they refused.
Wang Lanfang, always fearless, would never agree to a settlement with these bandits. Instead, she insisted that Ghost Douluo eliminate them. Ghost Douluo, observing Wang Lanfang and Wang Mingxu, grew increasingly suspicious. Seemingly remembering something, according to everyone present, Wang Lanfang, a young girl, had actually defeated a lineup of two Soul Saints and three Soul Emperors, demonstrating her considerable strength.
Especially considering her young age, around 20, yet possessing Soul Saint-level strength and able to crush so many without taking damage—something even he couldn't do at his own Soul Saint level.
The other man, seemingly very meticulous, was also clearly not simple, managing to record the fight using a soul tool.
Ghost Douluo addressed Wang Lanfang and Wang Mingxu, saying, "Young friends, judging from your appearance, you must come from extraordinary backgrounds. May I ask where you are from?"
Huang Lanfang casually replied, "My brother and I are from the Elemental Academy."
"Could I see your Soul Master certificates?"
Wang Lanfang asked, puzzled, but still produced them.
Ghost Douluo took the certificates and examined them carefully. The certificates stated: Wang Lanfang, female, born in [year] [month], Elemental Academy teacher, Martial Soul: Fire Phoenix, Soul Saint. Wang Mingxu, male, born in [year] [month], is a teacher at the Elemental Academy. His martial soul is the Fire Phoenix, and he is a Soul Saint.
Ghost Douluo scrutinized the Soul Master's certificate several times, seemingly trying to confirm something, especially the two figures who looked somewhat familiar. He felt he'd seen them somewhere before.
However, Ghost Douluo finally spoke: "You two are teachers at the Elemental Academy. Do you know your former dean, Huo Tianchen?"
"Senior Ghost Douluo, do you know my great-grandfather? I haven't seen him in a long time and plan to visit him in Phoenix City in a few days."
"Dean Huo Tianchen is your great-grandfather?"
"Of course! You can't fake this. Who would mistake their own great-grandfather?"
Ghost Douluo observed the two figures again, swallowing hard: Why was his luck so bad? He'd finally encountered these two during the first trial.
He remembered that Dean Huo Tianchen only had one granddaughter, Empress Huo Wu. Did that mean these two were Emperor Wang Xiaofei's son and daughter?
Thinking this, Ghost Douluo quickly straightened his expression and then authoritatively addressed the people beside him: "Men, throw all these highway robbers into jail, throw all these perjurs into jail, and throw all these pleaders into jail as well. Send all of them to the City of Slaughter immediately." Everyone present was shocked. Just moments ago they were discussing this, why were they suddenly being arrested? And sent directly to the City of Slaughter. Even those pleading for leniency were to be arrested.
The jurors on the sidelines seemed a bit disapproving: "Vice Minister, isn't this trial a little too harsh?"
Ghost Douluo glared at the person next to him: "My trial is entirely in accordance with the laws of the Douluo Federation. If you have any objections, I can send you to the Slaughter City as well."
Ghost Douluo turned to Wang Lanfang and Wang Mingxu with a smile: "I wonder what you two young friends think of this trial? Does it meet your needs?"
Seeing Wang Lanfang's indifferent attitude, Wang Mingxu quickly spoke up: "Thank you, Senior Ghost Douluo, for upholding justice. Sending everyone to the Slaughter City is a bit..."
Before Wang Mingxu could finish, Ghost Douluo interrupted again: "It is indeed a bit lenient."
"You two can rest assured, I will definitely eradicate their backers to uphold the laws of my Douluo Federation."
Wang Lanfang was quite pleased to hear this, while Wang Mingxu was speechless. Shouldn't these officials protect each other? Why are they suddenly being dealt with more severely here? And judging from Ghost Douluo's words, he wanted to eradicate the backers completely.
Moreover, he clearly felt the punishment was too harsh, so how did it become too lenient in Ghost Douluo's words?
In the end, this case started inexplicably and ended inexplicably. Wang Mingxu felt completely bewildered, as if he had missed something.
When Wang Lanfang and Wang Mingxu left the Supervision Department, Ghost Douluo also breathed a sigh of relief.
An official from the Supervision Department spoke up: "Lord Ghost Douluo, isn't this trial a bit too severe? And the implications are far-reaching."
Ghost Douluo seemed a little angry: "What do you know? Have you ever seen such a young Soul Saint? How many Soul Masters with the Fire Phoenix Martial Soul have you seen? Don't you know these two came from the Elemental Academy?"
The official was still a little confused: "What's wrong with that?"
Ghost Douluo was speechless for a moment: "Don't follow me anymore, I'm afraid your presence will lower my IQ."
Another official beside him seemed to understand: "Lord Ghost Douluo, could these two be quite powerful?"
Ghost Douluo chuckled twice: "More than just powerful. No, I'll follow them along the way to prevent them from getting into danger." Ghost Douluo quickly said to the second person who spoke: "You'll be in charge of the matters of the Heaven Dou City Supervision Department for now. I have to go."
Before anyone could react, he transformed into a ghostly shadow and disappeared.
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