I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 139 - 112 Sitting in the Outer South Bureau_2

Chapter 139: Chapter 112 Sitting in the Outer South Bureau_2

"Indeed," the second brother said with a sigh, "in our neighborhood, our family is considered quite decent... Have you not heard what Grandfather used to say about the time they were refugees in the barren lands outside the city? Life was as cheap as grass back then."

"I know,"

Lin Yan did not elaborate further and instead spent some time playing with the two children before stepping out of the courtyard.

He patted the little one in his arms and said, "After tonight, I will have comprehended the ’Diancang Attached Spirit’ and the ’Mechanical Puppet Technique’ left by Mr. Lu. From tomorrow on, you will have to become another me."

"Steady!"

The White Winged Ape spoke crisply, "I’ve been smart since I was young, with a very good foundation. It all depends on whether the techniques you inherit will affect my such pure and peerless intelligence."

"..."

Lin Yan took a deep breath.

If this wasn’t created by the Nirvana Divine Egg, he really wanted to draw his sword and chop it down, to change it back to Evil Qi.

Afterwards, he leaped onto the horse and headed straight for the Outer South Bureau.

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In the southern district outside the city, located the Observatory Branch.

With the General Flag Envoy leaving the city, the six officers in charge temporarily took his place, jointly handling intelligence from all sides and corresponding countermeasures.

Xu Qing was one of them.

He rubbed his forehead and said, "Fortunately, the people from Tribulation Ash have been mostly swept away, so there won’t be any major trouble! But our defenses have been weak lately, and we still need to be cautious!"

Currently, both Qingshan Square and Linjiang Square lacked a Flag Commander in residence.

And over the past couple of days, there had been a growing number of signs of criminal activities.

Taking advantage of the chaos within the Observatory and the Outer South Government Office... there were no shortage of wrongdoers and criminals.

Especially in Linjiang Square, which hosted not only local residents but also visiting merchants, was an amalgam of good and bad.

Despite the recent purge of Tribulation Ash, the city still suffered from thefts, murders, and rapists among other crimes.

"What’s more important is that an Evil Spirit appeared in Qingshan Square last night."

Another officer, with a middle-aged appearance, spoke up, "It’s presumed to be a remnant from the last time the Evil attacked the city and fled into it... With so much happening in recent days, we haven’t managed to clean things up completely."

Following the assault by the Evil, the incense burners from Liu Zun Temple were responsible for clearing out the Evil Spirit.

But the incident at Bull Horn Mountain was widely involved. Later, with Mr. Mirror’s murder, the Temple recalled the incense burners, and eventually even prepared to awaken Liu Venerate.

Soon after, there was the murder of the Night Patrol Envoy, the slaughterhouse incident, and the murder of the Prefecture City’s Constable Wang Yuan in broad daylight.

All these events had the various forces within the city struggling to cope.

"The Temple had actually done a clearing, but recent events have prevented a thorough investigation... It appears some have slipped through the net," Xu Qing mused. "With the General Flag Envoy out of town, this entity has surfaced, and it’s feared that it’s already developed sentience."

That night, most of those that entered the city were wandering ghosts.

But the Evil Spirits, devouring and merging with one another, grew stronger.

Perhaps it even gave rise to a powerful Evil Spirit.

If it’s an Evil Spirit that has merged with a divine intent, then in the eyes of the Tribulation Ash, it’s akin to a ’god,’ and only the temple priest from Liu Venerate Temple is capable of restraining it.

"Request the Observatory Tower to search around Qingshan Square and find the location!"

Just then, a voice came from outside, speaking placidly, "I’ll take care of It myself!"

"Wu Chang Flag Commander, all officers inside have been ordered by the General Flag Envoy to discuss the matters regarding tonight; without notification, no one is allowed to enter!"

Two junior flag bearers barred the way outside.

"..."

Xu Qing and the others’ expressions changed drastically, and they hurried outside to greet them.

They then saw Wu Chang standing outside the Observatory Branch, his expression composed.

Many direct Flag Commanders and junior flag bearers under the command of the Outer South Bureau were looking at this recently rising star, the Flag Commander of the Linjiang Station, with profound meaning.

But at that moment, they witnessed several of the highest-ranking officials of the Outer South Bureau hastily descend the stairs and go forward to meet him.

"Greetings to the General Flag Envoy!"

Xu Qing and the others all stepped forward to perform the greeting.

At this moment, inside the Outer South Bureau, the numerous direct Flag Commanders and junior flag bearers all looked at each other in astonishment, filled with shock.

Not long ago, Wu Chang was just a junior flag bearer directly under the Outer South Bureau, and he had recently been promoted to Flag Commander of the Linjiang Station.

Such a swift rise had already astonished many in the Outer South Bureau.

Now, within a blink of an eye, he had become the General Flag Envoy?

The atmosphere in the room turned somewhat tense.

"Just a month ago, wasn’t he just another junior flag bearer like me?"

A young man spoke, his voice filled with disbelief.

Another middle-aged man spoke in a muffled voice, "A month ago, as the Flag Commander, I personally gave him orders to carry out tasks."

"What are you standing there for? What are you mumbling about?"

Xu Qing’s voice suddenly spread, carrying with it threefold indignation.

Sounds then rose successively within the Outer South Bureau.

"Greetings to Commander Wu Chang!"

"..."

Lin Yan raised his hand and said, "No need for formalities."

He turned to Xu Qing and said, "Tonight, I will preside over the Outer South Bureau. Report any movements from any quarter, no matter how small!"

"Understood!"

Xu Qing moved aside and said, "Master Five, please go upstairs!"

Lin Yan ascended to the upper floor and sat down where Han Commander recently had, thinking, "Old Han’s seat is indeed comfortable, the cushion is still soft."

But before he sat for long, his brow furrowed.

Bang!

The door was kicked open!

Xu Qing was thrown inside, a handprint clearly visible on his face.

Is everyone in the Outer South Bureau waste? A green youngster sitting in the position of Commander?"

A burly man loudly said, "I am here under the orders of General Flag Envoy Zhou Kui to seek justice from you, the Outer South Bureau!"

He shouted, "The Outer South Bureau is full of trash! An evil spirit from Qing Mountain Square has crossed the border to Guxing Square, killing four of our junior flags from the Southwest Bureau. If you don’t give me an explanation today, I—"

Before he could finish, he suddenly felt a figure rapidly approaching.

Before he could see clearly, he felt his body lift into the air.

Boom!

He was smashed onto the floor below!

Dazed, he stood up and looked upward.

"Barging into the Outer South Bureau, striking and insulting our people, the Southwest Bureau certainly has nerve!"

An expressionless young man then appeared standing above, looking down.

Lin Yan’s gaze fell upon the direct subordinate Flag Commanders of the Outer South Bureau and he said, "Without Han Commander present, do none of you dare to strike back? When someone brings the fight to your doorstep, return it for me!"

"Today I am the Commander, break one of his legs and arms for me, pull out two of his teeth! If Zhou Kui from the Southwest Bureau has any complaints, let him come find me!"

"Hit him!"

The group of Flag Commanders, who were holding back their anger, instantly surged forward.

A moment later, that Flag Commander from the Southwest Bureau lay on the ground, his face swollen and bruised.

Lin Yan leapt down from the high building and stood in front of him, looking down.

"If it weren’t for the fact that you too are a member of the Observatory with merits against evil, just for the crime of insubordination, I would have chopped you down with my sword!"

After speaking, Lin Yan kicked his thigh and ordered, "Lead the way, tonight I will slay the evil spirit to give your Southwest Bureau an explanation."

The Flag Commander from the Southwest Bureau looked at his broken leg and his complexion instantly turned pale.

Crack!

Lin Yan stepped onto the broken bone and said, "I’ve realigned your bone for you. With your considerable inner strength, you should barely be able to stand, mount your horse and lead the way!"

At the upper floor, Xu Qing, holding his cheek, watched the scene with a sense of satisfaction.

But he was also aware that tonight, with Han Commander absent and Wu Chang in charge of the Outer South Bureau,

Zhou Kui was intentionally sending someone to provoke a confrontation.

Either the new Commander Wu Chang would have to bow his head to a mere Flag Commander,

or counterattack, giving Zhou Kui a reason to personally intervene.

"It’s a disadvantage to go to the southwestern area of the outer city, Zhou Kui’s territory."

Xu Qing was shaken inside, about to speak and stop him,

when he saw Wu Chang raise his hand, his expression detached.

He had seen Zhou Kui repeatedly humiliate Han Commander.

Owing to the relationship with Li Shen Sect from Qifeng Prefecture City, Han Commander had time and again bitten his tongue and endured.

Now that his own skill was decent and his position was of the right rank, it was time to vent the resentment on behalf of Old Han.

"Zhou Kui intends to humiliate me, by further shaming Commander Han... Today, on his own turf, I will make him lose face!"

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