I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 159 - 122: Fighting the Way into the Inner City!_2

Chapter 159: Chapter 122: Fighting the Way into the Inner City!_2

For the high-ranking individuals who cared deeply about the Human Clan, the more outstanding this junior was, the happier they became.

However, for those whose interests were harmed and who harbored enmity, Wu Chang was too upright and incorruptible, refusing to stoop to their level, and the more outstanding he was, the greater the threat he would pose in the future.

"General Flag Envoy, the six Flag Commanders and one hundred junior flags directly under our Outer South Bureau have assembled downstairs!"

"Depart! Head for Anle Building!"

Slowly, Han Zheng said, "This is the duty of the Observatory, not just Wu Chang’s alone."

Looking at Xu Qing, he added, "If Wu Chang can suppress his killing intent, that’s one thing; if he can’t, then we’ll have to clean up the aftermath."

In Anle Building, various forces were involved.

Although these individuals might not hold very high status themselves, the various forces behind them, both from inside and outside the city, would not rest easy.

——

Outside Anle Building.

The lights were bright, but screams of agony and the smell of blood wafted down from the top floor, shaking the entire Anle Building.

Chaos erupted from all sides as the Bai family’s direct descendants’ entourage and bodyguards burst in with swords and had not yet emerged.

The patrolling officials of the Outer South Government Office, both infantry and cavalry, had encircled Anle Building so tightly that nothing could get through.

Axemen, archers, and heavily armored soldiers all hurried to the scene.

The atmosphere on the scene became silent for a moment.

Just when the Martial Artist, newly appointed by the Outer South Government Office as the acting ’City Guard,’ was about to signal an assault,

the doors to Anle Building slowly opened.

The odor of blood pervaded the entire street.

A single figure appeared, dressed in a Golden Patterned Black Robe, the uniform of the Observatory.

In his right hand he held a sword, on his thigh hung a small crossbow,

and in his left, he dragged a string of "Blood Gourds."

Upon closer inspection, they were no less than twenty severed heads!

"It’s the white steward, the direct bloodline of the inner city’s Bai family, one of the treasury stewards of the City Guard Mansion; he was here to count the expansion materials today!"

"That’s... Bao Geng, the instructor!" a Soldier from the government office shouted loudly in astonishment.

"Li Jie from our Outer South Government Office’s storeroom?"

"Is that Zhen Youqian, the steward?"

"And there’s..."

The atmosphere on the scene froze for a moment.

For the soldiers of the Outer South Government Office, each of these heads represented an influential figure in the city, someone they would usually look up to!

Yet at that moment, they were dragged along the ground like a string of garbage.

And the instigator of all this remained calm, dragging these heads forwards.

Outside Anle Building gathered two or three hundred people from the Outer South Bureau.

The acting City Guard from the inner city, the Martial Artist, spoke in a grave voice, "Are you the newly appointed General Flag Envoy, Wu Chang? Why would you commit such a heinous crime when you had such a bright future before you?"

He was not one to go easy, and with a slight gesture, armored elite soldiers began to converge from all directions.

Archers, too, had already drawn their bows and aimed at Lin Yan.

Confronted with such a scene, Lin Yan remained composed and produced a flag from his chest.

"I am Wu Chang, General Flag Envoy of the Observatory. Tonight, I am enforcing the law—anyone found embezzling funds, or hiding expansion materials for personal gain, shall be executed!"

His gaze was as cold as ice, sweeping over all directions as he declared, "I am aware that you have all contributed to the defense of High Willow City!"

"In your homes, you too have wives, children, and elderly parents. You joined the military to protect the city and to provide for your families."

"Tonight, you’re fulfilling your duties, acting upon orders, and that’s entirely appropriate."

"However, the expansion of the outer city is impending, related to the survival of High Willow City. Anyone found embezzling expansion materials will face the death penalty!"

"..."

Everyone exchanged looks, and for a moment, there was utter silence.

The City Guard from the inner city also furrowed his brows slightly but did not respond.

Hearing what he said, were these heads on the ground involved in embezzling expansion materials?

Looking over the heads again, the identities, ranks, and the corresponding responsibilities of the deceased were indeed closely associated with the "expansion materials"!

"Even if they were guilty, the matter should be adjudicated by all parties, not just by one person wielding the sword, executing them without trial!"

The City Guard stepped forward personally and commanded, "Surrender yourself, and we shall further investigate the matter!"

"I will not entangle with you. Tonight, I must continue to enforce the law and expedite the expansion of the city! A day sooner may save even more lives!"

Lin Yan’s sword pointed forward as he looked at the Martial Artist in charge of the city guard, who was at the Refining Essence Realm, and slowly stated, "I am responsible for the expansion of the outer city, and the Observatory is in charge of supervising the whole city!"

"This matter is critical to the survival of the Human Clan; there’s no time for hesitation tonight!"

"Regardless of whether you’re good or evil, regardless of your past glories, regardless of your reasons for coming here..."

After a pause, Lin Yan’s voice spread across the entire street, chilling in its resolve, "Whoever obstructs me tonight, dies!"

——

"Quick!"

"Catch up!"

The people from the Outer South Observatory, with extreme speed, headed towards Anle Building.

Han Commander’s face was serious.

He had already received news that the people from the Outer South Government Office had surrounded Anle Building tightly!

The Outer South Government Office headed there to capture a "criminal"!

However, given Wu Chang’s temperament, he was not someone who would willingly be captured, shackled, and then thrown into prison for interrogation.

Moreover, today’s Wu Chang was a person of the Refining Essence Realm.

This year, he was so uncontrollably frivolous that he even dared to call himself old Han, instead of respectfully addressing him as Master General Flag Envoy!

"There will definitely be a conflict!"

Han Commander shouted loudly, "Quickened pace, to Anle Building!"

No sooner had his voice faded than he saw a junior Flag Commander hurriedly running towards them with a pale face.

"Report! Wu Chang, General Flag Envoy..." The junior Flag Commander opened his mouth, but he was unable to speak.

"You..." Han Commander’s face changed drastically and he demanded, "Has Wu Chang started fighting with them?"

"Yes, he..." The junior Flag Commander, at this moment, was so emotionally stirred that he was somewhat dazed.

"Speak, man! Are you saying that those from the Outer South Government Office dared to kill me, the General Flag Envoy of the Observatory, right there on the spot?" Han Commander’s heart sank slightly.

"No." The junior Flag Commander replied.

"That’s good then." Han Commander let out a sigh of relief.

"He chopped off the hand of the new city defender." The junior Flag Commander shouted loudly.

"..."

Han Commander was silent for a moment: "The one temporarily filling in the position of city defender is also a Martial Artist of the Refining Essence Realm, right?"

"Yes."

The junior Flag Commander nodded.

All the Flag Commanders of the Observatory behind him, as well as those junior Flag Commanders, were all silent.

This Master was, just over a month ago, a direct junior Flag Commander under the Observatory, so all the junior Flag Commanders present knew him.

Wu Chang, having been promoted to Flag Commander at such a young age with distinguished merits, was also recognized by these Flag Commanders.

But today, this person who had been on the same level as them not long ago seemed to have become distant in a blink, so much so that they could no longer see his figure.

"People at the Refining Essence Realm are capable of reattaching severed limbs; this is still a minor matter."

Han Commander exhaled.

"But he also killed six or seven soldiers from the Outer South Government Office."

The junior Flag Commander said in a low voice, "Finally, he broke into the military formation alone, chopped off that city defender’s hand, and only then did he deter all the soldiers from acting rashly!"

He lifted his head, slightly out of breath, "I saw that Master seemingly wanted to kill that city defender as well... but the city defender suddenly ordered the soldiers to make way, so Master then withdrew his killing intent."

"Good he didn’t kill, good he didn’t kill. This new city defender obviously knows the times; I’ll be able to settle him later." Han Commander exhaled.

"But Master left Anle Building dragging a string of heads."

The junior Flag Commander continued, "Including members of the Bai family’s direct lineage from within the city, that is the man in charge of the City Guard Mansion’s silver vault... and the Outer South Government Office’s storehouse envoy, in charge, drill instructor, and so on..."

"They embezzled materials for city expansion, the evidence is conclusive; I of Outer South Bureau, will be able to cover this up!"

Han Commander took a deep breath and thought to himself, "It seems the situation isn’t too bad, with my status, position, relations, and the justice under the Obligations of the Observatory, I am fully capable of stabilizing this matter!"

Thinking this, he relaxed quite a bit, but then his expression darkened as he faced the junior Flag Commander and shouted, "Look at you, for such a small matter, am I not able to suppress it? Why are you so panicky, terrified, and unable to speak clearly? I almost thought Wu Chang had been hacked by someone!"

"Please forgive me, General Flag Envoy!" The junior Flag Commander hurriedly spoke.

"Be more composed next time." Han Commander said with a calm expression, "That being said, that brat Wu Chang has caused such a big trouble, where is he? He owes me an explanation!"

"He went to the inner city." The junior Flag Commander immediately reported with a calm tone and composed expression, "He said he wants to continue his investigation."

"..."

With a clatter.

Han Commander’s horsewhip fell to the ground.

His expression became stiff.

After a long while, only then did he speak with a rigid face and a dry tone, "He still wants to go to the inner city and continue killing?"

"It seems so." The junior Flag Commander calmly stated.

"Such a big affair, why didn’t you say so earlier? From the way you spoke, I thought he went to the inner city to drink and carouse!"

Han Commander couldn’t help but feel both shocked and furious.

His face turned ashen then pale.

It’s finished! There’s no covering this up now!

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