Chapter 116 03-25 - 111, please help, Lady! (Seeking Subscriptions)

Chapter 116: Chapter 111, please help, Lady! (Seeking Subscriptions)

Speaking of which, Lu Yang’s lips curled into a light smile.

“What?”

Chen Yuan asked subconsciously.

“Annihilation Department!”

“Annihilation Department?” Chen Yuan’s pupils constricted.

“This is a term many forces in Jianghu use to refer to the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, for since the establishment of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau’s office, at least a thousand forces, big and small, have been wiped out by its hand,

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and if you add officials who defied the court, corrupt, or decadent, the number is even greater.”

“Since you are to join the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, you must be prepared. Take this Liu Family as your testing ground, and afterward, you will accompany me to the prefecture city.”

Lu Yang tapped his fingers on the table, speaking with a very calm expression.

A gleam flickered in Chen Yuan’s eyes:

“Then I thank you greatly, Lord Lu. I will handle this matter beautifully.”

“Are you interested in transferring under my command?”

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Suddenly, Lu Yang spoke.

“Lord Lu, you…”

“Don’t panic, it’s only a matter of time. Patrol Envoy Zhang’s strength far surpasses the ordinary, and he is not far from a breakthrough. Do you know why I am here this time?”

“Because Zhang Xuan is about to make a breakthrough!”

Lu Yang stared at Chen Yuan.

He did not know why Zhang Xuan, who usually held himself in high regard, would take the initiative to invite Chen Yuan to join the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, but there must be some reasons. After all, the more talent, the better.

Chen Yuan’s brow furrowed, unclear why Lu Yang was suddenly telling him so much since they had only met today, and Lu Yang had even suspected him of being involved in Li Mingqi’s death before.

‘After Zhang Xuan’s breakthrough, he might be transferred. Do you intend to be transferred with him with your current strength?’ Lu Yang continued.

“This news is indeed shocking, Lord, but since I was promoted by Lord Zhang, it should be Lord Zhang’s decision to keep or dismiss me. However, I still appreciate Lord Lu’s favour.”

After a moment of silence, Chen Yuan spoke softly.

After staring at Chen Yuan for a while, Lu Yang laughed heartily:

“Not bad, not bad, no wonder Zhang Xuan invited you to join. Well, we can talk about it in the future. You can come under my command anytime.”

“Thank you, Lord.”

“By the way, the Heavenly Patrol Bureau has a rule that all captured spoils of war are to be divided, with half being confiscated and the other half distributed. Remember this well.”

Lu Yang exhorted.

“I understand,” replied Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan nodded solemnly.

Afterward, Lu Yang introduced Chen Yuan to some more rules of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, then let him go to prepare. This time, since Chen Yuan was leading the team, his subordinates would not take action.

After Chen Yuan left, Lu Yang’s smiling face gradually faded.

“Lord, why let Chen Yuan act against the Liu Family?”

A few nearby Heavenly Patrol Guards were puzzled; since the Liu Family was already surrounded by enemies on all sides, they naturally lacked strength and were an easy target.

Wouldn’t they be the best ones to strike?

Lu Yang spoke in a low voice:

“I’ve had a few disagreements with Zhang Xuan before. This is a gesture of goodwill from me. Since Zhang Xuan values him, it wouldn’t hurt to get on good terms. Besides, how much valuable could there be in one Liu Family?

If it’s as Chen Yuan said, with many forces coveting the Liu Family, then it’s better to leave it to others. It’s a hot potato after all…”

“I’ve heard of that Liu Changkong from the Liu Family; he’s not a simple character. Although many say he’s dead, we can’t conclude that until his remains are found.”

“Let him have it then.”

“Getting on good terms… Lord, is Zhang Xuan really about to breakthrough?”

A nearby Heavenly Patrol Guard was a bit shocked.

They all knew well what it meant to be above the Gang Condensation Realm.

“Otherwise, why do you think he parachuted into Nanling Prefecture and was eager to establish achievements? Isn’t it for the position of Green Envoy?” Lu Yang narrowed his eyes.

“Then getting on good terms is indeed appropriate.”

With Zhang Xuan’s age entering the Reach Profound Realm, his future was boundless. Moreover, by then, he would either be transferred or… become their direct superior.

“Look into the evidence of crimes committed by Li Mingqi. Since we’re letting Chen Yuan deal with the Liu Family, this county magistrate probably has plenty of faults…” Lu Yang instructed softly.

“Yes, I obey,” replied a subordinate.

Outside the county government.

Chen Yuan turned and looked back deeply. After all the twists and turns, he still had to destroy the Liu Family, but the Li Family that Wang Ping had been monitoring would have to be let go.

Annihilation Department.

Zhang Xuan, breakthrough…

The information from Lu Yang’s mouth was uncertain.

Lu Yang claimed to have a good relationship with Zhang Xuan, but without evidence, one cannot be too sure.

Looking at the white waist tablet in his hand, Chen Yuan’s gaze sharpened.

To ensure infallibility, this was the waist tablet Chen Yuan had received from Lu Yang, representing the identity of the Heavenly Patrol Envoy. Thus, he could legitimately act against the Liu Family across county boundaries.

Otherwise, the Cao County Government would not agree.

Additionally, those coveting the foundation of the Liu Family would likely become restless, but… what of it?

Chen Yuan was currently in need of silver for his cultivation and certainly wouldn’t miss this opportunity.

Moreover, the grudge between the Liu Family and Chen Yuan was not small, and it was about time to settle accounts.

Soon, under Chen Yuan’s strict orders, Ping’an County’s arrest room assembled nearly fifty constables within fifteen minutes. Each of them was a martial artist, at least at the Skin Refining stage.

Not a single White Servant was present.

The distance between Ping’an County and Cao County was not short, so it was best to make it a swift battle to avoid prolonged complications, and all in all, only a little over thirty horses could be found in the entire County Government.

Two people per horse.

Among these were even some borrowed by Chen Yuan from Zhu Sihai of the Beihai Gang.

After a journey of most of the day, Chen Yuan, leading a group of Government Officials and constables, finally arrived in Cao County!

The reason it was named Cao County wasn’t because it was the center of the universe, but rather, it was said that hundreds of years ago, a significant figure surnamed Cao had lived here, and after being granted a title of nobility, this place became his feudal land.

Gradually, it acquired the name Cao County.

A procession of several dozen riders stormed into the town unimpeded, as nobody dared to stop them because they were all dressed in constable uniforms.

On either side of the street, the common people quickly moved out of the way.

Having been here once before, Chen Yuan quickly led his men to the Liu Family’s residence.

“Break down the door!”

Chen Yuan dismounted, waving his hand grandly,

Immediately, a group of Government Officials behind him charged forward, kicking open the great doors of the Liu Family, then stormed in tumultuously.

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With Liu Shuanghe dead, there were no capable fighters left in the entire Liu Family, and they were quickly subdued by the Government Officials. Then, a thorough search began.

Chen Yuan sat calmly at the head of the great hall in the Liu residence.

Kneeling before him was a beautiful woman in green, her face streaked with tears.

“Are you Lady Wu?”

Chen Yuan stood up and walked over to the woman, gently lifting her chin, his eyes unabashedly scanning her.

“This humble one is indeed, but I do not know what law the Liu Family has broken to warrant… this confiscation…” the woman on the ground said with a tremble.

“It is, of course, the grave sin of extermination of three clans! Liu Shuanghe, bold and reckless, attacked Li Mingqi, the County Magistrate of Ping’an County. This is the fate that the Liu Family deserves,” Chen Yuan said in a low voice.

“My… my lord…”

“My lord, your subordinate has searched the premises. The Liu Family’s chief steward, Liu Yun, and Liu Shuanghe’s third son, Liu Changfeng, are not in the estate. They disappeared without trace days ago.”

Wang Ping approached with a serious tone.

Chen Yuan’s pupils contracted, thinking to himself that Liu Shuanghe was indeed cautious, having sent Liu Changfeng away beforehand. It seemed that he had never really believed that Chen Yuan would protect the Liu Family.

“Lady, if you wish to suffer less, tell me where Liu Changfeng has gone. Otherwise…”

Chen Yuan did not finish his sentence, but his expression had already turned stern.

The woman, Lady Wu, shook her head again and again:

“My… my lord, I truly do not know. They have already disappeared several days ago, and people were sent to look for them within the estate.”

“Hm?”

Chen Yuan stared intensely at Lady Wu.

Suddenly, a noisy clamor came from outside, causing him to frown:

“Go see what is happening outside.”

“Yes.”

Wang Ping nodded and quickly stepped out of the great hall.

A few moments later, he returned with a somewhat solemn expression:

“My lord, the people outside are from the Cao County Government.”

Chen Yuan glanced at the woman on the ground, ordered her to be closely guarded, and then turned to leave.

Inside the Liu residence, two groups of constables and Government Officials drew their swords at each other, but no one dared to make the first move. Standing at the forefront was a middle-aged man with a mole at the corner of his eye.

He was somewhat corpulent.

“Who are you to dare obstruct Government affairs?”

Chen Yuan fixed his gaze on the middle-aged man, pausing for a moment on the emblem in front of him, already guessing his identity. If not unexpectedly, it should be Cao County’s arrest officer.

“Government? Which Government do you belong to, daring to arrest people in Cao County?”

The middle-aged man furrowed his brows, glaring angrily at Chen Yuan.

“Ping’an County, Chen Yuan!”

“Chen Yuan…” The middle-aged man’s pupils contracted, as if he had heard the name before.

“I’m Deng Yuan, the arrest officer of the Cao County Arrest Room.”

“Hmm.”

“Arrest Officer Chen, this is Cao County, not Ping’an County. It is not your place to act rashly. The County Magistrate…”

The middle-aged man had not finished speaking when Chen Yuan threw over a waist token.

“I am now an officer of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, with orders from above to confiscate property. Liu Shuanghe committed the heinous crime of attacking Lord Li Mingqi, the County Magistrate of Ping’an County. So, you want to stop me?”

Chen Yuan’s expression was calm as he looked at Deng Yuan.

“You…”

Deng Yuan halted his following words forcefully, unable to discern the authenticity of the token, but Chen Yuan’s assertive demeanor somewhat intimidated him.

The waist token with the white pattern represented a Heavenly Patrol Envoy.

“When you go back, tell County Magistrate Shi that if there is any issue, he can report it to the higher authorities. I am merely following orders. Also…” Chen Yuan did not finish his sentence but instead whispered to Deng Yuan’s ear:

“I will only take the movable properties, as for the rest of Liu Family’s holdings, that will be up to County Magistrate Shi to decide.”

Deng Yuan’s eyes flickered uncertainly and after a brief silence, he nodded softly:

“I will convey the message.”

After saying so, he gave Chen Yuan a deep look, then turned and left with his men.