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Chapter 36 - Breakthrough to the Second Level of True Qi Realm

After expressing their gratitude to the supervisor, they allowed him to leave.

"Mi Junior Brother, since we're on this mission together, we should clarify our roles."

"Your experience is more extensive than mine, so I'll leave the investigation to you."

"I excel in combat, so if we find the robbers, I'll handle that part. How does that sound?"

For Jiang Heng, investigating cases was too mentally taxing and time-consuming. Figuring out these complex problems wasn't his idea of fun. He preferred settling matters with his fists.

"To focus on something, you need to channel your energy into it. Prolonged intellectual work will eventually lead to a decline in combat skills," Jiang Heng thought to himself.

Mi Wenjie nodded with a faint smile. "Brother Jiang, that makes sense!"

"Since we're working together on this mission, we should each contribute our strengths. With your skills, I won't even have a chance to act. I'll focus on investigating the case to contribute in my own way."

In reality, he thought to himself, "A brave but reckless brute! Just a young and inexperienced kid; real problem-solving will depend on me."

Of course, he dared not say such things after getting beaten up.

After some discussion, they called for the mine owner, Gu Chengping.

"On the evening when the robbery occurred, there was a fire in the mine, right?"

"Yes, two esteemed guests!"

"That day, due to the robbery and the deaths of the three guarding disciples, people were in panic, and there was some negligence in management, which led to the fire."

Gu Chengping sighed, "According to the investigation afterward, it should have been caused by someone accidentally knocking down a lantern. The flames spread quickly, and those people didn't have time to escape, resulting in this tragedy."

Mi Wenjie furrowed his brow and asked in succession, "What was the relationship between the five deceased individuals? According to what the supervisor said, the building was an abandoned residence. Why were those five people gathered there?"

Gu Chengping scratched his head and weakly explained, "I'm sorry, two esteemed guests. Due to the heinous nature of the robbery, I devoted most of my energy to investigating that matter. Coupled with the management of this extensive mine, I didn't have the capacity to focus on the details of the fire."

"But I did read the report on the fire, and it mentioned that there was a horse pendant found in the burned ruins."

"The five individuals were co-workers who descended into the mine together. It's said that they had a good relationship and probably gathered there to play cards, so as not to disturb their co-workers in the dormitory."

"If you need it, I can have the report on the fire accident brought to you immediately."

Mi Wenjie nodded and allowed the supervisor to leave. Once the supervisor's footsteps had completely faded away, Jiang Heng suddenly asked, "How does the sect usually handle the mine owner when there are consecutive incidents of robbery and fires within the mine?"

Mi Wenjie looked at him with surprise and answered honestly, "Generally, they would lose their position."

"If it's determined that they are directly responsible, they might even face severe punishment."

Jiang Heng chuckled lightly. "So, do you think there's a problem with his current performance?"

"Someone in a relatively good position about to be removed from their position would usually seize any possible leads to redeem themselves."

"In the case of this fire, anyone would instinctively associate it with the robbery. However, he used words like 'supposedly' and 'probably' to obscure the entire incident, citing that he had put his energy into the robbery investigation. I'm afraid the report on the fire incident won't record many details either."

"So, I dare say that these five individuals are related to the robbery, and this Gu Chengping has issues."

Mi Wenjie looked at Jiang Heng in astonishment. Just a moment ago, he thought this talented youth was all brawn and no brains, but now he showed some keen observational skills, making Mi Wenjie view him differently.

Shortly after, Gu Chengping returned quickly, handing over a folder respectfully. Jiang Heng, however, didn't even look at it. He stood up and said, "I'm leaving the investigation to you. I'm going to cultivate. Let me know if there are any developments."

"Mine Owner Gu, please take me to the resting area."

Mi Wenjie nodded, focusing on reading the folder.

Gu Chengping led Jiang Heng to a relatively quiet courtyard. "Lord Jiang, our conditions in the mine are limited. Please forgive us."

Jiang Heng waved his hand, indicating that it didn't matter, and walked into the courtyard. After Gu Chengping left, Jiang Heng sat cross-legged in a room.

He opened the system panel, and after more than two months, he upgraded his cultivation again.

"Ding! Consuming 100,000 potential points, your cultivation has been upgraded to the First Stage of True Qi Realm."

A gentle energy appeared in his body, entering every cell. He instinctively knew that he could use this energy at any time, either attaching it to his fists and feet to enhance attack power or attaching it to any part of his body to boost defense.

Of course, these were just basic applications. If he had corresponding martial arts techniques for the True Qi Realm, he could further enhance their effects. Unfortunately, this kind of enhancement was based on his physical burst power. With his over a million catties of burst power, the enhancement effect of this little True Qi was currently negligible.

He checked his remaining potential points and raised his cultivation again to the Second Stage of True Qi Realm.

His True Qi surged immediately, becoming even purer and doubling in quantity. It was clear that the gap between each stage of True Qi Realm for a regular martial artist was quite significant.

For Jiang Heng, reaching the Second Stage of True Qi finally marked a noticeable increase in his strength.

He went to an open area in the courtyard, and with a thought, a thin layer of light red True Qi appeared instantly on the surface of his body, like a light red cloak.

Unfortunately, True Qi couldn't be used for long-range attacks yet. He could only use it for close combat enhancement. After a brief test, he retracted the True Qi and took out a Qi and Blood Pill from a small wooden box he carried with him. Then, he began his cultivation practice again, one pill at a time, causing his potential points to skyrocket.

In the evening, Mi Wenjie arrived at Jiang Heng's courtyard.

"Senior Brother Jiang, I conducted investigations and interviews. Among the five individuals who died in the fire, four of them indeed enjoyed playing horse pendant cards in their free time. However, they had never visited that abandoned building before, and the fifth person had never shown any interest in horse pendant cards. So, Gu Chengping's speculation doesn't hold up."

Mi Wenjie spoke while unintentionally praising Jiang Heng.

"Senior Brother Jiang, you truly have extraordinary insight! Not only do you possess exceptional talent in cultivation, but your intelligence far surpasses ordinary individuals!"

Jiang Heng glanced at him indifferently and asked, "What about the cremation? Did you ask the coroner if there were any anomalies in the bodies?"

Mi Wenjie raised his thumb, genuinely impressed. "Senior Brother Jiang, your thinking is indeed meticulous!"

"I assumed that since the deaths of the five individuals seemed suspicious, and their bodies were cremated so hastily, there was likely an attempt to conceal certain clues. Therefore, the coroner responsible for the autopsy might have discovered something unusual."

"However, the coroner lives in Chuanjiang City, and the round trip takes about an hour. It's already late, so we'll have to wait until tomorrow."