I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 171 - 129: Second Brother Lin Lei is a Hidden Expert?

Chapter 171: Chapter 129: Second Brother Lin Lei is a Hidden Expert?

This day, silence engulfed all quarters.

What followed was bustling activity on all sides.

A great amount of materials continuously made their way out of the city before night fell.

Any last hope nurtured during the three-day seclusion of Inspection Envoy Wu Chang was completely shattered today.

Embezzling materials for the city expansion might satisfy one’s own needs for the rest of their life.

But judging by the style of Inspection Envoy Wu Chang, if they dared embezzle materials again, they essentially wouldn’t have a life to worry about.

Interests are important, but when it comes to life and death, that’s what’s most important!

"Among the General Flag Envoys of various Observatory Branches in the outer city, Zhou Kui has the biggest backer, the deepest background, and the strongest origin,"

"His first strike as Inspection Envoy fell on Zhou Kui’s head, making it clear to all parties in the city... In the entire Gao Liu outer city, there isn’t a single person he dares not kill!"

"It seems like he’s only cleaning up people within the Observatory?"

"He even kills General Flag Envoys from the Observatory, do you think he wouldn’t dare to kill people from my Outer Southwest Bureau?"

"A while ago, when he was still a Flag Commander, he beheaded Liu Yi on the street, that Deputy Order Envoy who hadn’t yet been exposed as Tribulation Ash. If it weren’t for knowing one’s place, most would have been beheaded on the street as well."

"Now that he is a General Flag Envoy and also serving as Inspection Envoy, once he catches a clue, there is basically no escape from death."

"Judging by past deeds, this killer doesn’t capture people to interrogate and judge them according to the law!"

"In his eyes, those who have made mistakes deserve to die, all are capital crimes, even hoping to be punished with hard labor is wishful thinking!"

The Deputy Order Envoy of the Outer Southwest Bureau rubbed his eyebrows and said, "Send orders down, everything that’s been swallowed must be spit out!’

"This..."

The subordinate in charge showed a trace of reluctance.

In his heart, he felt that the current Master, being high above, had his eyes on the upper echelons of various departments.

To someone like himself, no more than an ant, surely the Master wouldn’t bother.

"Do you know, when he assisted the night inspection officers in handling cases, he insisted on pursuing petty theft cases that even the night inspectors didn’t want to bother with?"

The Deputy Order Envoy slowly said, "If you harbor hope of getting lucky, and then you’re caught and beheaded, that’s the least of your worries... What if it implicates me?"

He tapped the papers on the desk and said, "The death of General Flag Envoy Zhou Kui, wasn’t it the Master who started from his son? If that young master of the Zhou family did not harbor hope of getting lucky, at most General Flag Envoy Zhou would have been implicated, not beheaded on the spot!"

As he thought this, a loud voice came from outside.

"I am Meng Lu, under orders from Inspection Envoy Wu Chang, summoning the Deputy Order Envoy of the Outer Southwest Bureau, Yuan Lie!"

"It’s bad!"

Suddenly, the face of the Deputy Order Envoy turned pale.

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Outer South Bureau.

Han Zheng heard the news and remained silent for a long while.

Zhou Kui was dead!

For many years, Zhou Kui often caused him trouble.

But in reality, Zhou Kui was never really an opponent in his heart.

The only reason he tolerated Zhou Kui was because of the Li Shen Sect.

"With Zhou Kui’s death, the Li Shen Sect will surely think that you had Wu Chang kill his adopted son," Xu Qing said with an unusual expression, speaking softly.

"At this point, it doesn’t matter anymore," Han Commander said slowly. "I have tolerated him for many years, yet he still failed to ignore my existence. This time, he personally issued a challenge, intending to suppress Wu Chang’s martial prowess, and I need not hold back any longer."

"Li Shen Sect will probably think the same, so he’ll be even more convinced that Zhou Kui’s death was at your behest," said Xu Qing.

"Wu Chang’s actions this time were well-planned, and under the guise of his identity as Observatory Inspection Envoy, he made a perfectly justified kill. The Li Shen Sect can’t use this as an excuse to make trouble," said Han Zheng with a laugh.

"On the contrary, it’s his adopted son of the Li Shen Sect who was involved in corruption; it won’t sound good if that gets out," he continued. Looking at Xu Qing, he added, "After this incident, the heads of various departments in the outer city probably won’t dare to tamper with the expansion materials again! But still, watch out for small, insignificant worms that might take risks and can’t suppress their greed."

"Understood."

Xu Qing replied, "I’ll have people pay close attention."

Han Zheng nodded, then said, "Also, if I’m not mistaken, while the various forces don’t dare to meddle with the expansion materials... they will find another way around."

"You mean to say?"

"With the expansion of the new city, the outer city will inevitably become prosperous in the future, gradually resembling the inner city."

"You’re saying they’ll target the existing structure within the city?"

"Correct. Legitimate business, lawful operation, they can go ahead with transactions, but don’t let them think about robbery or forced buying and selling."

Han Zheng said calmly, "Occupying houses, seizing lands, encroaching on farmland and such, will not be unheard of in the near future!"

"Understood!"

Xu Qing nodded, then added, "But regarding the affairs within the city, we of the Outer South Bureau can only manage these Outer South twelve districts!"

"Report to the Observatory!"

Han Zheng paused, then said, "Notify the Linjiang Station too, and inform them to relay the matter to Wu Chang!"

Xu Qing acknowledged and was about to leave.

But then he heard Han Commander say, "The little flag planted in the Outer Southwest Bureau has been exposed by Wu Chang and is useless now, a mere object of marginalization. Recall him."

"..."

Xu Qing stiffened, and couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Only you know about the person I planted."

Han Commander snorted coldly, "You knew well in advance that Wu Chang was going to act against Zhou Kui, you even passed on the information to him... and dared to hide it from me!"

"The Inspection Envoy Wu Chang instructed not to let you get involved," Xu Qing said helplessly. "He told me that there was some enmity between you and the Li Shen Sect, having you kill the Li Shen Sect’s adopted son would be unseemly! As your junior, killing the adopted son of the Li Shen Sect, that’s the proper hierarchy!"