Chapter 82: 82: Return to the City!

Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Return to the City!

Chen Yuan had been transported to this world precisely two months ago, advancing from the Skin Refining Level straight to Bone Refining—a process that was far from simple.

Throughout these two months, Chen Yuan almost never rested, but it was worth it.

Because, Chen Yuan finally had a semblance of self-preservation.

After all, Bone Refining experts rarely exceeded a handful in the entire Ping’an County.

With Chen Yuan’s strength entering Bone Refining, he was exceptionally strong, if not invincible in his realm.

In Ping’an County, only those at the Gang Condensation level could likely pose a threat to Chen Yuan.

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But how many Gang Condensation experts were there in the entire Ping’an County?

Standing up, Chen Yuan leaped down from the blue boulder, quickly got dressed with the clothes prepared on the ground, and gently twisted his neck.

A series of cracking sounds ensued.

Then, Chen Yuan approached a rather sturdy tree, stepped foot, gathered his vital energy at one point, and suddenly launched a punch with his right fist.

“Bang!”

The tree was instantly shattered by the powerful impact.

A smirk formed on Chen Yuan’s lips, his physical strength had indeed surged tremendously since beginning Bone Refining.

This was the joy of cultivation, progressing from an insignificant existence to becoming increasingly strong.

Isn’t this more joyful than sex?

Chen Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze calmly fixed in the direction of North City, where Cien Temple was located, and the supposed hiding place of the No-Life Sect, as he had guessed.

Now, it was finally time to act.

“Blood Evil Saber… ”

Chen Yuan’s lips slightly curled up, his expression very interested.

A superior blade could significantly enhance one’s battle strength, and judging by the character of the Qi Fortune Altar, this item’s value was definitely not inferior to the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Pearl and Vajra Glaze Body.

He was looking forward to it.

Of course, Chen Yuan wasn’t foolish enough to directly force his way in, as that would be akin to suicide.

He might have a bit of self-preservation ability, but it was just a bit, and he was still inadequate facing a Gang Condensation expert.

Only a Gang Condensation expert could deal with another Gang Condensation expert!

If Li Mingqi and Wu Qingfeng were unwilling to lift the lid off, then he would take the initiative.

Chen Yuan had already witnessed the attitude of Officer Zhang from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau towards the No-Life Sect—absolutely zero tolerance!

This also provided him with an opportunity.

He decided to first investigate Cien Temple, and after confirming the facts, he would personally go to the Heavenly Patrol Bureau in Nanling Prefecture City to meet with Officer Zhang.

He would let the Heavenly Patrol Bureau handle the demons from the No-Life Sect.

And he would hide as much as possible behind the scenes.

Of course, maybe because of the intervention of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, Chen Yuan might not obtain the Blood Evil Saber, but that was the only plan he had for now.

Risking his life by barging into Cien Temple was not an option.

If he were captured and turned into a blood slave, drained of blood daily to make Blood Pills, no one would come to save him.

Whether the Heavenly Patrol Bureau would take action was another issue; if it didn’t go as he hoped, he would have to think of other methods gradually.

After a long silence on the mountaintop, Chen Yuan descended alone.

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Upon returning to Ping’an County, Chen Yuan didn’t immediately head to the County Government; instead, he first returned to his small courtyard in North City.

Scrutinizing the entrance carefully, Chen Yuan maintained a calm expression; no one had trespassed this place, at least, no trace was left behind.

After being away for seven days, Chen Yuan cleaned and tidied up the small courtyard.

Afterwards, he went to a nearby tavern for a satisfying meal, compensating for the bland taste of the past few days.

Chen Yuan had brought food for seven days, but it wasn’t lavish and just barely filled his stomach; he had been craving meat for days.

In the Foundation Establishment Realm, meat was an indispensable supplement.

“Brother Yuan, Brother Yuan!”

As he was enjoying the meat and about to quench his thirst with a drink, Wang Ping’s voice approached from a distance, followed by the sounds of rapid footsteps.

Wang Ping took a deep breath and sat directly across from Chen Yuan, grabbing the teapot and pouring water into his mouth.

“What’s the matter? Why the rush?”

Chen Yuan furrowed his brows.

Could something unexpected have arisen at the Cien Temple during the few days of his closed-door breakthrough?

Could it really be such a coincidence…

“The… County Magistrate is looking for you,”

Wang Ping let out a breath of relief.

“Looking for me? What for?”

“I’m not quite sure, but I heard it’s about those bandits from before…” Wang Ping hurriedly relayed the information he knew to Chen Yuan.

“Bandits…” Chen Yuan’s gaze flickered.

He subconsciously speculated about the bandits’ true identities, otherwise, Li Mingqi wouldn’t have been so eager to find him.

“They have been looking since yesterday, but since you said not to let anyone disturb you, I managed to postpone it until today, and I’ve been hovering around your house all day.”

“Just now, when A Fang said she saw you heading this way, I quickly followed.”

Chen Yuan nodded slightly, since Wang Ping was able to hold them off, it probably wasn’t anything particularly urgent.

“Nothing troublesome has happened in the county these past few days, right?” Chen Yuan picked up a piece of meat with his chopsticks and asked unhurriedly.

Wang Ping shook his head:

“No big issues, but, a few children drowned by the river outside North City.”

“Their bodies haven’t been found, have they…”

Chen Yuan asked.

A flicker of confusion crossed Wang Ping’s eyes:

“Brother Yuan, you knew?”

“Just guessed.”

It must have been the work of the No-Life Sect, but Chen Yuan did not reveal this to Wang Ping.

“Brother Yuan, you’re really something to have guessed that.”

Wang Ping scratched the back of his neck.

After draining the cup of wine, Chen Yuan stood up:

“Let’s go, let’s visit the County Government and see what the County Magistrate wants.”

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Ping’an County Government.

Chen Yuan, with a calm demeanor, walked into the Arrest Room, where several government officials promptly stepped forward to report the situations of the past few days, which were overall quite stable, except for those few children…

For now, it could only be regarded as a disappearance, not a homicide.

The constables in the Government weren’t too concerned about pursuing it, given the children came from rather ordinary families.

After dealing with some leftover trivial matters from the past few days in the Arrest Room, Chen Yuan headed to the office of County Magistrate Li Mingqi.

“Your subordinate pays respects to your honor.”

After being greeted by a government official, Chen Yuan immediately saw the calm-faced Li Mingqi sitting at the head and promptly saluted with his hands.

“Sit.”

Li Mingqi pointed to the chair in front of Chen Yuan.

“I heard from Wang Ping that your honor was looking for your subordinate yesterday about something?” Chen Yuan got straight to the point.

“Have you been away from home these past few days?”

Chen Yuan shook his head:

“I’ve been tracking the traces of the demon people from the No-Life Sect.”

“Any trace discovered?”

The color of Chen Yuan’s face flashed with a hint of dejection:

“Those demon people are hidden too deeply, your subordinate…”

“If it’s difficult to investigate, let it go for now, the duty of an arrest officer is still to arrest and maintain public security…” Li Mingqi said softly.

“Your honor is right, your subordinate understands.”

“Yesterday, I was looking for you because people from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau in the prefecture city came asking about those deserters,” Li Mingqi continued.

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