I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 121 - 98: The Guardian of the Human Clan, Also a Potential Calamity

Chapter 121: Chapter 98: The Guardian of the Human Clan, Also a Potential Calamity

Lin Yan had informed the Inspection Envoy of the previous encounter with the Fengyi Trading Company.

The Inspection Envoy looked in that direction and glanced back, his expression growing increasingly grave.

"Indeed, a massacre has commenced," he said.

The Inspection Envoy sighed, then looked at Lin Yan and said, "You are Wu Chang, the Flag Commander from Han Commander’s Linjiang Station. I have heard of your reputation. I will note down these six hundred merits."

He then turned to Pei Xiong and others, saying, "My master uncle has gone mad, with a mind obsessed with killing, nearly insane. These items certainly weren’t taken by him! You all should search in all directions and find the thieves who came later!"

"We came from Li City and are not familiar with this area," Pei Xiong said softly.

"We can only follow the clues here, but those people are skilled and extremely familiar with their craft. The traces they left behind have already been cleaned up very thoroughly," he added.

"Is this the south side of High Willow City?"

The Inspection Envoy pondered for a moment then said, "I am ordered to inspect High Willow City, and I have also reviewed some recent records. I still have some impression of this place."

"There are several bands of bandits nearby, some of whom have even seized the Pure Land to use as their stronghold."

"It was originally set for five days later, to be handled by the Left City Guard Army of High Willow City to exterminate them, intending to annihilate them all outside the Pure Land."

"But now, with this incident, we cannot afford to be so meticulous. I leave this matter to you to handle."

As he spoke, the Inspection Envoy’s gaze swept over the group, and he said in a commanding tone, "Your numbers are limited, and the bandits are mostly hiding in the Pure Land. There’s no time for a prolonged siege... At this moment, in my capacity as Inspection Envoy, I grant you permission to act freely without restraint!"

Upon hearing his words, everyone’s spirits were lifted.

This meant that they were not restricted in their actions, nor did they need to consider capturing the bandits alive; they could execute them on the spot, thus avoiding unnecessary casualties!

"Remember, even if you can’t eliminate them all, reduce the ones that slip through the net to prevent them from fleeing outside and causing further troubles," the Inspection Envoy said in a cold tone, his voice stern, evidently a man of decisive actions.

He took out a map of the terrain, spread it on the ground, and pointed out several locations.

He then drew his sword and started to sketch on the ground, saying, "I have organized portraits of their leaders. Look carefully..."

"Wait a moment!"

Lin Yan looked at the positions on the terrain map, then at the first portrait, and said in a muffled voice, "It’s not this batch."

"How do you know that?" the Inspection Envoy paused.

"This person has already been killed by me, including the three Cultivators under his command. None survived," Lin Yan said, quietly looking at the portrait on the ground.

This man was the middle-aged man who had been dragged from the Pure Land to the cave outside last night by him for fishing!

"..."

The Inspection Envoy said nothing and silently erased the first portrait.

Immediately afterward, he sketched six more portraits.

Pei Xiong and others stepped forward to observe and memorized them.

The Inspection Envoy sheathed his sword, looked at Lin Yan, and said, "Consider it that you have wiped out a band of bandits. I’ll add two hundred merits, and I will personally report this. Now go and wipe out the rest of the bandits, and make sure to recover all the lost items."

As his voice fell, the Inspection Envoy leaped onto the back of the giant eagle and headed in the direction Lin Yan indicated.

Pei Xiong assembled his men, then looked at Lin Yan and said, "These bands of bandits have managed to evade clean-up until now, probably because they are somewhat capable. Would the Flag Commander Wu Chang like to join us?"

"No need. It’s already noon, with only half a day left. If we split up, it will be somewhat quicker," Lin Yan replied, immediately mounting his horse and adding, "I’ll take care of the two groups to the west; the other four bands of bandits are yours to handle, General Pei."

Upon hearing this, Pei Xiong immediately bowed in a greeting, smiling and saying, "It seems that Pei has underestimated the Flag Commander Wu Chang’s abilities. Once we reach High Willow City, I will apologize to the Flag Commander!"

"You are too polite, General Pei!"

As Lin Yan’s voice fell, he turned his horse’s head and headed toward the west.

And as he rode off, Pei Xiong and his men prepared to depart.

But a young ensign at his side couldn’t help but whisper, "General Pei, why show such respect to a Flag Commander from High Willow City?"

"Foolish boy, it doesn’t hurt to be polite when you’re away from home," Pei Xiong replied, then added, "Considering his young age, already a Flag Commander managing a division, his future prospects are boundless! More importantly, at such a young age, he is already at the peak of the Refining Essence Realm!"

Feeling moved, Pei Xiong continued, "Given time, he will be a Venerate in the Refining Essence Realm, with a future far greater than mine!"

"Moreover, our trip to High Willow City involves dealing with the General Flag Envoy of the southern district of the Observatory from High Willow City, Han Zheng."

"Although he holds only the position of a General Flag Envoy, it is rumored that he has already reached the peak of the Refining Essence Realm and has substantial experience, which I cannot compare to," General Pei said, and the young ensign beside him couldn’t help but whisper, "Are there really differences among General Flag Envoys?"

"There’s a big difference indeed."

Pei Xiong shook his head, "It’s said that Han Zheng was originally the General Flag Envoy directly under Qifeng Prefecture, which is half a tier above me."

"With his credentials and capabilities, he was supposed to be promoted as the Deputy Commander of High Willow City, but because he offended a significant figure in his youth and seemed too eager to advance during his promotion, he was instead demoted."

Pointing in the direction Lin Yan had left, Pei Xiong laughed and said, "The Inspection Envoy mentioned earlier that this young brother, so young and already at the peak inside, such a young Flag Commander... if he were under my command, I’d have to cherish him!"

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