Chapter 163 - 163 155 Qi Fortune Qi Fortune

Chapter 163: Chapter 155 Qi Fortune, Qi Fortune! Chapter 163: Chapter 155 Qi Fortune, Qi Fortune! Of course, when it came to dealing the final blow, he had to do it himself.

Because he wasn’t sure if the Qi Fortune would be absorbed by him if he didn’t personally kill the person.

He might try it in the future.

Even let two people blessed with Qi Fortune kill each other, to see if the Qi Fortune could be altered and strengthened…

“A fugitive?”

Yue Shan and Yang Feng exchanged puzzled looks with each other.

Wasn’t it Liu Changkong who came to challenge them? How did it suddenly turn into a matter about a fugitive?

What was the situation?

Seeing the bewildered expressions of the group, Chen Yuan explained:

“This man is the fugitive we are assigned to apprehend for our next mission. He is the one who massacred the entire Cao County Government. How could I, with such a vile criminal, entertain the idea of accepting a duel?”

“I was wondering how I might find him, but since he’s come to me seeking death, I can hardly be blamed!”

Only then did Yue Shan and the others nod their heads in understanding.

“So that’s how it is. This guy is truly courting death!”

They were somewhat excited; this was like credit being delivered to their doorstep, and they didn’t need to worry about the pursuit and killing.

“Pass down my order, gather our Heavenly Patrol Guards and head to North City!”

Chen Yuan commanded in a hushed voice, waving his embroidered robe.

“This subordinate obeys the command!”

After instructing Yue Shan and the others, Chen Yuan left the government office at once, finding Tao Qingyuan who could truly mobilize the power of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.

He wasn’t the least bit embarrassed. If it were an ambush or a trap, Chen Yuan would have dealt with it himself, but now Liu Changkong was coming to him brazenly seeking death.

Tao Qingyuan looked at Chen Yuan with a teasing expression, already aware of the news:

“Someone is challenging you outside, why have you run to me instead of facing the challenge? The disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect are strong, so you need to be careful when facing them,

remember, do not dishonor the name of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau in public!”

Chen Yuan bowed with his fists clasped:

“Reporting to the superior, this time… I really can’t take action.”

“Oh?”

Tao Qingyuan didn’t waste words but just looked at Chen Yuan.

“Because the one challenging me is the same murderer who slaughtered the Cao County Government, whom you ordered me to pursue!”

Chen Yuan’s statement caught Tao Qingyuan by surprise:

“Is that really true?”

He was somewhat skeptical. Who ever heard of a fugitive actively seeking their own death?

“This subordinate would not dare to deceive you, sir. In fact, this person came to challenge me for revenge; previously, Ping’an…” Then, Chen Yuan briefly recounted the previous grudges.

Basically, the Liu family colluded with the demons of the No-Life Sect to kill the Ping’an County Magistrate, and thereafter Lu Yang had him lead people to exterminate the Liu family and so on.

“I see,” said Tao Qingyuan and nodded, then stood up:

“In that case, there’s no need to talk about any martial world righteousness. Let’s go… let’s see what skills this fellow has to dare provoke us!”

His tone was slightly cold, and a powerful aura surrounded him. He immediately issued orders for several Heavenly Patrol Envoys and the Heavenly Patrol Guards under his jurisdiction to take action,

vowing to kill this villain to uphold official integrity!

…

…

North City.

Atop a certain high platform, Liu Changkong sat cross-legged, eyes closed, breathing deeply, elevating his condition to its peak, utterly unconcerned by the noise from below.

Thousands of civilians were buzzing like a marketplace.

However, their attention was focused on Liu Changkong on the platform.

“Who is this person daring to challenge Chen Patrol Envoy? Could it be he’s seeking death?”

Some were indignant, as Chen Yuan’s popularity among the civilians had increased dramatically after he publicly executed Bei Le, and many saw him as a good official, to Chen Yuan’s own embarrassment.

Although he never oppressed the civilians, he was certainly not a benevolent official serving the people.

“That’s right, that’s right… do they not know Chen Patrol Envoy is a young prodigy on the Hidden Dragon List?”

“What’s the Hidden Dragon List?”

“The Hidden Dragon List is one of the three most famous…” someone explained.

“Ah, so this guy wants to make it onto the list.”

Someone exclaimed in realization.

“You don’t understand a thing, I’ve heard of Liu Changkong before. Before he disappeared, he was also considered a young prodigy. Who knows, he might have made it onto the Hidden Dragon List…”

Below the platform, countless people discussed, but none of this chatter disturbed Liu Changkong’s state of mind or prompted him to speak in his defense.

“Miss, why hasn’t Chen Patrol Envoy arrived yet?”

Little Yu looked around curiously.

“Don’t talk, just watch quietly,” Shen Yanshu said softly, although her gaze was measuring several people dressed in uniform attire.

Azure Flood Dragon Association, Changle Gang, Qingmu Sect, Zhao family, Dragon Tiger Sect…

Prominent powers within Nanling Prefecture had all sent representatives to witness this grand battle.

Beyond these, she also saw Bei Haisheng with his expression as inscrutable as an ancient well. When Shen Yanshu arrived, he glanced at her but said nothing further.

As for the implicit engagement between them, it naturally became void after Bei Le’s death.

“What’s your view on their chances of victory?”

Ye Chenbai stood atop a rooftop, asking the elderly servant beside him.

“If Liu Changkong dares to challenge Chen Yuan, he surely knows his strength and probably believes he has a good chance of winning…”

“Liu Changkong has come with a resolution to kill; previously, the Liu family of Cao County was annihilated by Chen Yuan’s hands, making this indeed an interesting conflict.”

“The Qingyun Sword Sect… Heh.”

“Why hasn’t Chen Yuan come yet? Is he scared?”

“That’s right, that’s right…”

“I think this Chen Yuan is just scared, and he simply doesn’t dare to accept the battle.”

Under the signaling of Bei Haisheng, a number of Changle Gang disciples mingled with the crowd, starting conversations…

Soon, a heated debate erupted.

Of course, there were those who belittled Chen Yuan, and naturally, there were also those who praised him.

“Chen Yuan scared? He had the guts to kill Bei Le, that bastard, so what’s there to fear about a nameless nobody? I guess it must be that Chen Yuan disdains to fight.”

“This guy is no match for Chen Yuan at all.”

“Exactly, exactly…”

As these words were spoken, the face of Bei Haisheng not far away turned instantly dark.

“Gang Leader, do you want your subordinates to go teach them a lesson?”

One of the Changle Gang members beside Bei Haisheng, noticing his scowl, suggested quietly with a shift in his gaze.

“A bunch of lowlifes, they’re not worth our attention.”

Bei Haisheng waved his hand dismissively.

If he were to get into a conflict with a bunch of commoners over a few words, then he would truly have lost all his dignity.

Soon, while the crowd was in the middle of their buzzing debates, teams of Heavenly Patrol Guards arrived from all directions, their Yan Ling Sabers blocking the crowd until there was no way through.

These people remained silent, without an order, no one dared make a move.

“The people from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau have arrived!”

Somebody shouted in alarm, causing some disturbance within the crowd, who quickly shifted aside to clear a path.

The Heavenly Patrol Envoys, such as Lu Yang and Nie Qi Yun, arrived one after another, gazing at Liu Shuanghe on the stage.

Tao Qingyuan walked in the air, his hands behind his back, looking down at Liu Shuanghe:

“How audacious of you, to dare challenge the authority of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.”

Liu Shuanghe glanced at Tao Qingyuan, feeling tremendous pressure:

“Where is Chen Yuan?”

“The Envoy is here!”

A low shout rose, and Chen Yuan, from a rooftop in the distance, approached with several leaps, somersaulting through the air before landing steadily on the stage.

He opened his eyes, a fleeting hint of green light flashed through them.

Liu Shuanghe, indeed, possesses Qi Fortune!

He hadn’t guessed wrong; even if he hadn’t actively sought them out, people with Qi Fortune would meet him in all sorts of ways!

He couldn’t help but marvel that the Liu Family, trivial as it was, had two individuals with Qi Fortune. If it weren’t for him, perhaps the Liu Family could indeed rise within a mere decade or so.

Alas, there are no ifs…

“You are Chen Yuan.”

Liu Changkong gazed at his father’s killer, murder intent seeping from his being.

“Yes.”

Chen Yuan nodded indifferently.

“Good, your death date will be this day next year…”

The corners of Chen Yuan’s mouth turned up slightly in disdain. Glancing at Tao Qingyuan in the sky, then turning back:

“How daring, Liu Changkong, you’ve committed a capital offense, and yet you have the audacity to make such brazen statements. Next year on this day, it will be your death date!”

“Take action!”

Without saying much else, Tao Qingyuan gave a low shout, and several Patrol Envoys jumped onto the stage, locking their gaze on Liu Changkong. But Liu Changkong showed no fear; his expression remained unchanged.

The scene fell into deadly silence, and the commoners below felt a mix of awe and confusion. Wasn’t he here to challenge Chen Yuan? Why had the people from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau joined in?

Something seemed amiss.

“Hold on!”

A faint voice rang out as the sound of a sword descending from the sky thudded into the platform in front of Lu Yang and others. Gu Hao, dressed in Qingyun attire, walked step by step through the air towards the people on the platform.

“Who are you?”

Tao Qingyuan’s brows furrowed slightly, thinking to himself that, as expected…

Liu Changkong had the audacity to challenge because he had strong support behind him.

“Qingyun Sword Sect, Gu Hao!”

“Gu Hao…” Tao Qingyuan’s heart trembled, recognizing the name. He knew this was someone ranked within the top hundred on the Hidden Dragon List, a genius on the same level as Zhang Xuan,

The only difference was that he had already broken through to the Reach Profound Realm, a troublesome individual indeed.

As Gu Hao’s name was mentioned, those with knowledge in the crowd also began to murmur among themselves.

“The Gu Hao from the Hidden Dragon List?”

“It’s actually him.”

“Now there’s going to be a good show.”

Tao Qingyuan: “Do you intend to interfere with the court’s affairs?”

“The court should indeed handle its affairs, but Liu Changkong is a disciple of our Qingyun, and even though he has been expelled, he is still my junior brother. Bullying with numbers, the strong oppressing the weak, these are things I cannot stand idly by and watch,” Gu Hao said coldly.

“Liu Changkong has committed a death penalty offense. It is only right that he be executed. How can you speak of the strong bullying the weak?”

“Chen Yuan and my junior brother Liu are martial artists of the same realm, and they share a blood feud of murder and clan extermination. Since he has come for revenge, I am duty-bound to protect him.”

“What if I insisted on taking action?”

“Then… I would simply have to measure myself against the Heavenly Patrol Envoy Tao Qingyuan. They say that the Heavenly Patrol Envoy is extraordinary in strength, but has seldom taken action in recent years. I, for one, would like to experience the skills of the Green Envoy!”

With a single-handed gesture, the sword on the platform resonated and flew into Gu Hao’s hand.

“Ha, well then, the Envoy will try out the abilities of this emerging talent from the Hidden Dragon List, to see just what the Qingyun Sword Sect is capable of, daring to act against the crown!”

Tao Qingyuan let out a cold snort, his aura beginning to surge upward.

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