Chapter 29: The Divine Capital, Yuwen Chengma Lie

  The damp and dark prison cell, without the Tang crown, but the prisoner's groans and cries were still there. The jailer saw Liu Xun riding a horse in the distance and hastily went forward to greet him.

  Liu Xun dismounted his horse and entered the prison cell, looked around at the depths of the room and said: "You are all guarding this place"

  Although the several jailers were unclear what Liu Xun was going to do, they also didn't want to bother with it again. One imperial edict had made them so frightened that they almost fainted a few days ago.

  Liu Xun took a step forward, walking deeper into the prison cell. His breathing became slow and heavy as he was about to face a desperate fugitive, one of the most notorious ones. Forcing his way into Tian Prison, launching a surprise attack on the school grounds, massacring an entire family - this man's crimes were well-known, and he was none other than the fierce bandit Ma Lie!

  Liu Xun stopped in front of Ma Lie's cell, the surroundings were empty and quiet. Originally, there was a Tang Guan beside him, but now it was as if no one was there. Liu Xun looked towards the dark corner of the cell, he knew that Ma Lie was lurking there, like a wild beast waiting to pounce on its prey at any moment.

  "Ma Dawang, long time no see." Liu Xun spoke softly, standing a few steps away from the cell.

  A sarcastic voice came from among them, "Dog official", but Liu Xun didn't get angry, as if he was used to it.

  "Ma Dawai, have you been well these past few years?"

  "We've got food and drink, we won't die!"

  Liu Xun's expression was hesitant for a moment, then he leaned in and said: "Ma Dawang, you're a man of the jianghu, one who values loyalty and righteousness. The young child was brutally murdered by scoundrels."

  Liu Xun stopped talking and heard another cold laugh from inside: "Bastard"

  Liu Xun's face slightly darkened with anger, but he didn't dare to erupt and said in a low voice: "I want to ask Ma Dawang to come out of the mountain to subdue the traitors and uphold justice."

  "Hahaha, hahahaha" A loud and intense laughter echoed out, as if hearing an unbelievable joke. A fourth-rank official was actually asking a greenwood outlaw to preside over justice with humility, this would spread and make the world laugh their teeth off.

  But things happened like this, hearing the loud laughter on this side, the yamen runner on that side was suddenly startled, got up and wanted to walk over here, but they all stopped in their tracks, remembering Liu Xun's orders.

  "Liu Xun, in my eyes you're just a piece of crap, and your son is even more worthless than crap, got killed by an 8-year-old punk, hahaha"

  "Liu Xun's old face turned red, he never expected this person to not give him any face at all. Back then, he had invited all the good hands in Jiangnan to cooperate with the divine detectives in Beijing to capture him, but had hesitated for a long time before daring to sentence him."

  The reason is none other than Liu Xun clearly remembered that when Ma Lie was about to be taken for trial, the person who led him out of prison was suddenly grabbed and torn apart alive!

  After a long time, no one dared to step in. Liu Xun took over this hot potato, on the one hand, it showed his political achievements, on the other hand, he had no choice but to do so. Could they still use thousands of troops to suffocate Ma Lie in prison? Obviously, that was impossible.

  There were even people who proposed using all kinds of poisonous schemes to put Ma Lie to death, but they all ended in failure. Few people know the details of this, and Ma Lie didn't seem to use any method, just like an indestructible rock that would not die or perish.

  "Dog official, are you treating me like a fool? Or can you give me some great benefits?"

  The laughter stopped abruptly, and Ma Lie asked Liu Xun in a gloomy tone. Liu Xun hesitated for a moment before speaking: "As long as Your Majesty can help me deal with this matter, I can make sure you will no longer suffer the hardships of prison."

  "Ding...ding..." The sound of iron chains rubbing against each other echoed, and Ma Lie walked out from the dark place. Liu Xun took a few steps back upon seeing this.

  "Do you think this tiny prison can hold me for so long?"

  "What... what do you mean?" Liu Xun looked at Ma Lie's ferocious face, his mind finally in disarray.

  "Haha" Ma Lie stared at Liu Xun, suddenly exerted force, and only heard "ding... dang..." two sounds, the chain behind him actually broke with a loud noise.

  "Come quickly!" Liu Xun's face changed greatly, and he hastily shouted out loud. The prison guard rushed over in a hurry.

  "Don't you want revenge?"

  "Halt! Go back!" Liu Xun suddenly gave the order to stop, and several people on the other side looked at each other and retreated.

  Fresh blood suddenly gushed out from under the prisoner's uniform, Ma Lie's hands grasping the bars tightly had fine beads of sweat floating to the surface, and with one burst, the iron chains on his lockbone were shattered. This strength was not something that human power could achieve.

  Liu Xun looked at Ma Lie with a tense face, afraid that he would make an even more shocking move. The safety measures for their conversation now seemed as fragile as a sheet of paper, which could be torn apart with just one poke.

  Liu Xun's biggest bargaining chip was to use his release as an exchange, asking Ma Lie for help in intercepting Tang Guan and his party. However, at this time, he saw that Ma Lie easily broke open the chain lock, and he didn't think that the wooden cage would trap him.

  What puzzles him is that since Ma Lie has such skills, why did he still get stuck in prison for three years? Is there an untold secret behind this?

  Just as Liu Xun was anxiously thinking, Ma Lie said: "Do you think the master is an idiot? Are you trying to get me to intercept the Imperial Censor and that Tang Guan?"

  "Liu Xun's eyes widened as he stared at Ma Lie, how could he possibly know so much while being in prison, but after a moment's thought, he suddenly realized that Tang Guan had been locked up next to him before, and the two must have communicated."

  For a moment, Liu Xun was at a loss for what to do, fearing that Ma Lie would use his temper to stir up trouble and really get entangled with Tang Guan.

  "After things have been accomplished, there will be loyalists who will take the blame for you."

  "Hey, I'm already a man with a thousand crimes on my head, one more or less doesn't make much difference."

  "I... I can recommend you to the capital to select talented individuals and secure an official position for you. With your majesty's divine power and bravery, you will surely rise to prominence"

  Ma Lie's face sank upon hearing this, but Liu Xun was delighted by the sight. It seemed that Ma Lie had been somewhat moved. He knew that Ma Lie had previously taken the imperial martial arts exam, but didn't know why someone as brave and strong as him hadn't passed.

  "Alright, I promise you." Ma Lie finally spoke up after a long time.

  Liu Xun was overjoyed, this Jianghu Caomu is easy to deceive, just a few words and he agreed, while secretly laughing coldly: "After the matter is done, you will die with that little beast too!"

  "But I want you to put it in writing!"

  "Liu Xun was still feeling pleased with himself, but suddenly hearing this his expression changed. If he left any written evidence, that would be leaving a handle for others to grasp. Anything can happen, although he had already planned to kill two birds with one stone. Using Ma Lie's hand to get rid of Tang Guan, then using the heavenly net to get rid of Ma Lie."

  If that fierce man Ma Lie escapes again, it will be his own bad luck. According to the evidence, no one may believe him, but if he lets a fugitive like himself get away, he can't help but be on edge every day.

  Ma Lie's eyes gleamed with a profound light as he stared at Liu Xun, who hesitated for a long time before looking up at Ma Lie's ferocious face and thinking of his family members whose bodies were still cold. He gritted his teeth and said, "Alright!"

  He turned around and went to fetch paper and pen, Ma Lie looked at his departing back with a cold smile, and the momentum that had been adjusted to the limit was slightly relaxed.

  Can't drag on any longer. Feeling the blood gushing out of his back, Ma Lie's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but say that he was indeed a rare tough guy. This injury was even more severe than Tang Guan's, yet he didn't make a sound.

  Liu Xun suddenly turned back and began writing hastily in front of Ma Lie.

  After a long time, Liu Xun stared at the letter of attorney he had written, and fell into hesitation.

  "Bring it here!" Ma Lie bellowed, making him jump, and hastily handed over the document.

  Ma Lie lowered his head and took a glance before saying: "There are many people in the world named Liu Xun! Write down your official position!"

  "Liu Xun was suddenly embarrassed, originally thinking of playing a word game to fool him, but he didn't expect that Ma Lie, who seemed rough, was actually meticulous in his thoughts. What's more, he didn't realize that from the very beginning, he had been passive, and every step was being led by Ma Lie."

  Liu Xun quickly took over the document. Since things had come to this, he also let go and bit his teeth, then picked up the pen and wrote down the four characters "Hangzhou Governor".

  Ma Lie took over again and smiled coldly, "Very well, when did they set out, when did they cross the mountain? When did they take a shortcut? By water or by land?"

  Ma Lie asked a series of questions, but Liu Xun was completely unaware, and could only say: "With such great benefits, it's better for the king to take charge himself."

  "Hum, you corrupt official have a good idea"

  Liu Xun's eyelid twitched, and he remained silent, afraid of revealing his thoughts to Ma Lie. He immediately said: "The old man cannot release the king for the time being. Wait until midnight to interrogate the king, and let him go if he can walk out on his own."

  Ma Lie saw that Wen Shu had already taken it and didn't bother to follow Liu Xun's writing anymore. He said, "No need!"

  Ma Lie suddenly reached out with a loud "crack" and the iron bars were pulled straight down. Liu Xun was shocked at the sight and hastily retreated several steps.

  "Dog official, remember your words!"

  Ma Lie held a large wooden pillar with one hand and turned to face Liu Xun, then suddenly swung the pillar straight at the stone wall of the prison.

  "Boom!"

  "What!?" Liu Xun stared at the collapsed stone wall in shock, his eyes wide with amazement. The dust settled, and Ma Lie's figure was nowhere to be seen.

  The guards on the other side finally couldn't hold back either and rushed over together. When they saw the scene before them, they were all stunned in place.

  "Long life to you!"

  "Oh no! Ma Lie has escaped!"

  Liu Xun's face turned pale as he stood there, his heart surging with shock and astonishment. He had always been proud of being able to capture Ma Lie, but now he saw him escape easily, as if taking a leisurely stroll. He couldn't help feeling extremely shocked and wondered what Ma Lie was after, having endured three years of imprisonment.

  Yu Hang outdoors, lakeside.

  A lithe figure creates a splash of water, and those who don't know might think it's a big fish.

  " Splash!" In an instant, water splashed everywhere, and a drenched figure leaped out from the midst of it. Two terrifying wounds on its back were still bleeding profusely, with river water mixing with the fresh blood.

  Ma Lie tore off his prisoner's uniform, revealing a robust and majestic physique. Having been in the dark dungeon for years, he couldn't help but squint his eyes when suddenly seeing the daylight.

  After tying a knot with wet clothes and bandaging the wound, Ma Lie took big strides in one direction.

  "Yuwen ancestors! Our chance has come!" Ma Lie's eyes shot out a scorching light, muttering softly...

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