I can identify everything, but the level is increased by one

Snow flew through the courtyard, and the cold light flashed from the blades at the constables' waists.

It added a touch of murderous intent.

A large man, dressed in plain black clothes with a large "Yamen" character written on them, with a saber at his waist and a silver waist牌, was clearly a captain. He stepped out from the group of constables and said loudly:

"Zhang Jin, captain of the yamen, greets Young Master Qian."

How can the Cao Gang be governed well with these worms around?

"Please forgive us, Young Master Qian. We are only acting under orders."

Zhang Jin apologized, but his face remained expressionless.

He turned to look at Su Han beside him and said loudly:

"You are Su Han, the runaway slave from the Li family?"

Su Han said calmly, "I have already become an Entry-Level Martial Artist. According to the laws of the Great Li Dynasty, I have long been freed from slavery and promoted to the martial register. How can there be talk of a runaway slave? Unless the Li family no longer recognizes the imperial court's laws?"

Zhang Jin narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, surprised. This person was indeed extraordinary, able to remain calm in the face of the city-wide uproar and the pressure from the imperial court's yamen.

His expression softened slightly, and he said:

"Even so, you have not gone to the yamen to cancel your slave registration, nor have you proven that you have become an Entry-Level Martial Artist. If everyone spoke like you, and we believed it to be true, wouldn't that be chaos?"

"Are you saying that someone wants to invite me to the yamen?"

Su Han responded with a non-smiling smile.

"Not only that, but the Li family also accuses you of stealing elixirs and learning the art of alchemy. In any case, you must go to the yamen for a while. I hope you will consider it carefully and not misjudge yourself."

Zhang Jin spoke meaningfully.

As one of the yamen's captains, a dignified Tendon-Refining Martial Artist, his information would naturally not be as blocked as ordinary people. He still understood a little about the inside story and would not be completely kept in the dark.

The Su Han before him was as vigorous as a dragon and tiger, with abundant blood and qi, clearly a sign of an Entry-Level Martial Artist. Regardless of what happened before, he should now be promoted to the martial register. The Li family's words were probably a false accusation.

But he was even more curious about who this Su Han was?

To think he could provoke the Li family to target him so much.

The last time such a big commotion was stirred up was when suppressing those unpromising apothecaries in Ping'an County.

"Brother Qian, it seems I have to go to the yamen."

Su Han said thoughtfully, then spoke.

"Then I will risk my life to accompany you and go there as well. I don't believe that there is no law in the eight hundred miles of Ping'an County, and that a good person will be wronged for no reason!"

Qian Guang closed his folding fan and responded with a sneer.

This was the martial arts genius he had invested in, and even an alchemist. Whether from the sunk cost or the future prospects, he would not allow himself to abandon Su Han.

Even if he made a scene with his father, he would be justified!

"Then I will have to trouble Brother Qian."

Su Han nodded and followed Zhang Jin and the others to the yamen. Along the way, he naturally pinned the token given by Zhao Caishu to his waist. Although he didn't know what it was for, he would take it with him first.

Ping'an County Yamen was located in the inner city.

The inner city was a city within a city, inhabited by the rich and powerful. It was difficult for ordinary people to enter. Because of this, the Ping'an County Yamen was also quite idle, and cracks and cobwebs had appeared on the main gate plaque.

The ancient saying that officials do not repair the yamen is quite true.

In the main hall of the yamen, County Magistrate Chen Guanhai sat on the grand master's chair, smiling warmly, and talking cordially with Apothecary Li in front of him. They talked very happily, nodding repeatedly, and the keywords "male vigor," "listening to music," and "spring night" were even more filled with a joyful atmosphere.

"I understand your esteemed family's intentions."

Chen Guanhai nodded.

"Well, then I will trouble Master Chen. There is no need to give that kid too big of a crime. After all, it can't be determined, and it will cause controversy. But setting some small crimes, starting with dozens or hundreds of beatings, and throwing him into jail for ten days and a half months, will give him a hard time."

"During this period, you can concoct him in any way."

Apothecary Li nodded, his heart cold.

Su Han, this young brat, must have stolen his alchemy skills, otherwise, how could he refine elixirs in such a short period of time? And they are all top-grade.

You must know that even he has to rely on luck for top-grade elixirs!

But thinking about it this way, this kid is still an alchemy genius?

He felt a little regret that he couldn't take him for his own use.

Chen Guanhai nodded. Although he didn't understand why the Li family went to such great lengths to deal with a martial artist who had just entered the realm, he was too lazy to care. For him, it was just a matter of convenience.

He mentioned the main business and said:

"How is the matter that I entrusted to your Li family going?"

Apothecary Li frowned and shook his head: "Master Chen, there is still no clue. Perhaps that missing heir did not go to Ping'an County. We have sent out many people, but we have not found any trace of him."

"Perhaps."

Chen Guanhai sighed.

The northern cold wave has not only caused devastation and displacement of the people, but even the noble families and aristocrats have been affected. One royal heir was lost because of this.

Even if that lineage is only guarding the imperial mausoleum, without great power.

But it is far from something that a small county magistrate like him can afford to provoke.

It would be better if that heir did not go in the direction of Ping'an County, but if he did, and an accident happened within the territory of Ping'an County, once it spread, the black gauze hat on his head would not be guaranteed.

At this time, Zhang Jin walked into the main hall, glanced at Apothecary Li, and bowed: "Reporting, sir, Su Han has been brought in, and Young Master Qian Guang of the Cao Gang is accompanying him. The relationship between the two seems to be good."

Cao Gang?

Chen Guanhai frowned, thinking of his predecessor, and immediately felt troubled. How could a small runaway slave have such a relationship with the Cao Gang's young master, to the point of having him stand up for him?

No wonder the Li family agreed to his conditions so generously.

This money is not easy to take.

He looked at Apothecary Li, who returned a smile and did not speak, causing him to curse inwardly. This was truly an old fox, but the arrow was on the string and had to be fired.

The Cao Gang's young master cannot represent the entire Cao Gang.

"Bring the prisoner to the hall!"

He slammed the gavel, his expression suddenly becoming dignified.

What a "Qing Tian Da Lao Ye (upright and just official)", "parent official of the people".

A burst of intimidating shouts rang out, and a group of yamen runners, holding shā wēi bàng (intimidating staffs), lined up on both sides. Su Han and Qian Guang slowly walked in and saw County Magistrate Chen Guanhai above, as well as Apothecary Li beside him.

The latter had a non-smiling smile, wanting to watch a good show.

Did he really think that becoming an Entry-Level Martial Artist would allow him to escape the Li family's grasp?

You can only escape if we let you.

Otherwise, you will always be a monkey!

Without thinking, Chen Guanhai was about to follow the routine and give dozens of intimidating beatings first. He had already obtained the token in his hand and was about to throw it down when he suddenly noticed the strange golden luster token that Su Han was wearing on his waist.

He was immediately stunned, his eyes widened, somewhat in disbelief.

This is the Heir's token?!