I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 200 - 146: For Public and Private Reasons, I’m Here to Kill You! [Three Updates!]

Chapter 200: Chapter 146: For Public and Private Reasons, I’m Here to Kill You! [Three Updates!]

Anhua Building.

No visitors today.

Ant outside the door, a martial artist said in a low voice, "Eldest Young Master, messengers from all eight city gates brought word at noon, there is no sign of trouble for the time being."

"Tell them to be extra vigilant these next few days, and report back every three hours," came the reply from inside, spoken indifferently.

"If there are any sightings of the High Willow City Sky Observation Bureau, especially that Wu Chang, immediately light a fire outside the city... Such a person will certainly not sit idly by."

The martial artist outside responded quietly, "Understood, sir."

The voice from inside Anhua Building came again, "Take especial care of the Jiao Linma in the courtyard. Should there be any mistake, I will have your head."

"Understood, sir!"

The martial artist hurried away.

At that moment inside Anhua Building,

a young girl danced gracefully on the stage.

The drums and music resonated, mesmerizing the audience.

However, there were only two spectators.

"Shi Xu, you’ve had a tough time these days, eat a bit more."

The speaker, an imposing man in his early forties with piercing eyes and robust qi-blood, was Shi Sen,

the eldest son of the Deputy City Governor of Qifeng Prefecture.

Unlike Shi Xu, he was born with considerable talent and a resolute will, accustomed to enduring hardship.

Born into a distinguished family, he had access to all sorts of resources, including medicinal baths, elixir pills, and various rare items.

Thus, he had achieved the Refining Essence Realm by the age of thirty-six!

By this day, he was also a commander of the inner city’s vanguard in Qifeng Prefecture City.

"That Jiao Linma, I acquired it two months ago. Cultivated until now, it’s remarkably fast, quicker than the wind," Shi Sen said calmly.

"Should you notice anyone from High Willow City pursuing, escape from the north gate riding the Jiao Linma."

"I’ve trained it. It will take you to a large Pure Land, where arrangements will be made for someone to meet you."

"However, the weather these past two days hasn’t been great. I’ve heard that the changes at the Dayin River exceeded our expectations, washing away all traces."

"If there’s no activity from High Willow City three days later, and Wu Chang hasn’t made a move, you’ll be safe," he continued.

"Though Feng City pales in comparison to High Willow City, this small rural town is still better than the Residual Prison Mansion, even better than that large Pure Land."

Shi Sen pushed his dish forward, saying, "Actually, the best option would be to take you directly to that large Pure Land, but I can’t bear to see you suffer. Stay in Feng City for a couple more days, gather some information about the outside world, and we’ll adapt accordingly."

"Understood."

Shi Xu picked up a piece of pork belly, chewed on the lean meat, and spit out the greasy fat.

He then sighed and said, "Actually, elder brother, there was no need to kill anyone. Along the way here, General Pei and his men treated me quite well."

"They are pretty good people. Sometimes, I even feel that if I were to face danger in the Residual Prison Mansion, they might sacrifice their lives to protect me."

"Moreover, slaughtering those innocent merchants and throwing them into the river was far too cruel."

As he spoke, a hint of guilt crossed Shi Xu’s face. He poured himself a cup of wine and downed it in one gulp.

He then poured another cup onto the ground, his expression tinged with sorrow.

"Indeed honorable men, worthy of respect," admitted Shi Sen, who couldn’t help but feel regret as he recalled the day’s fight, lamenting the loss of the warriors from the Sky Observation Bureau.

He exhaled sharply, saying, "But elder brother had no choice, I couldn’t let you truly suffer in the Residual Prison Mansion, could I? Even the Pure Land within Qifeng Prefecture is better than there!"

"Look at you, the common folk outside hardly eat meat all year round, and you find even the fattiest pieces too rich. How could you endure the hardships of the Residual Prison Mansion?"

"Moreover, although our father meant to punish you, he is extremely worried about you. That’s why he increased the ’reward’ for escorting you, raising it to a Phoenix Blood Ancient Jade."

"Don’t be angry, in a few days you’ll be able to return to Qifeng Prefecture City," Shi Sen said as he patted his shoulder.

Upon hearing this, Shi Xu frowned, "Didn’t you say that I had already died at the Dayin River as of yesterday and can no longer appear?"

"Officially, you must be dead at the Dayin River," replied Shi Sen.

"However, there might still be a turnaround in your case. Once I confirm your innocence, you can be spared the punishment of being sent to the Residual Prison Mansion."

He continued with a smile, "Once the case is dismissed, you can return openly! At that time, I’ll arrange it so they say that during the turmoil at Dayin River, you miraculously survived, got swept downstream, and someone saved your life."

"Then..."

Shi Xu hesitated, then said, "Just say that General Pei, facing a violent upheaval caused by a river serpent turning into a dragon, bravely saved me and fell into the river... He’s already dead, so let’s honor him a bit more as a token of our appreciation."

"No problem, I’ll send someone later to offer some silver through the Sky Observation Bureau to his wife and children to increase their pension," Shi Xu added.

"Give them a thousand silver; it’ll ease my conscience a bit more." He took another sip of wine.

"Four hundred should suffice," Shi Sen pondered aloud. "Pei Xiong also killed three of my men; I need to take care of their families too, and funds are tight."

He sighed, rubbing his temples. "I brought only trusted confidants with me this time, all of whom I’ve cultivated over many years. Losing even one pains me, and I never expected to lose seven at once."

"Wasn’t it only five?" Shi Xu was surprised. "I remember Pei Xiong killed three, and those flag commanders and standard bearers desperately pulled two into the river. Where do you get seven from?"

"One was dragged away by a demon on the way here," replied the eldest son of the Shi family.

"And the other?" Shi Xu asked.

"We had to stir up some trouble at the Dayin River to clean up all the traces, didn’t you think the Sky Observation Bureau wouldn’t notice?" replied the eldest son of the Shi family, helplessly.

"So the serpent turning into a dragon was your doing?" Shi Xu was taken aback.

"How could I have the ability to turn a serpent into a dragon?"

Shi Sen replied helplessly: "I don’t know why the serpent turned into a dragon at that time!"

"I only read in the archives that over twenty years ago, a flood originated from the Residual Prison Mansion which caused the Dayin River to widen, and swept in the riverbank Pure Land."

"Later, through the Divine Mirror, the Liu Venerate God’s Temple’s Observatory confirmed that this Pure Land was at the bottom of the river, stuck at a location upstream, right on the edge of the serpent’s den."

"My Death Soldier infiltrated and committed suicide with his sword, destroying the Pure Land."

"The original plan was to disturb the great serpent, to stir up a storm, and then blame Pei Xiong and the others for it."

"But unexpectedly, it suddenly transformed into a Jiao."

Martial Artist Shi Sen also seemed helpless as he spoke, "Earlier reports mentioned that the Dayin River had expanded sixfold, and the entire river waters had become extremely fearsome, attracting many extremely vicious and evil beings."

He rubbed his brow and continued, "Fortunately, the leaders of High Willow City were not reckless. If they had all gone to investigate the Dayin River and coincidentally encountered it, causing a few deaths, it would truly be a loss for the Human Clan."

"You shouldn’t have saved me."

Martial Artist Shi Xu put down his chopsticks and sighed.

"You are my brother; I can’t just watch you be sent to the Residual Prison Mansion, even if I had to choose again..."

Shi Sen’s expression turned cold as he said solemnly, "Even if the top fighters of High Willow City were buried in the Dayin River, I would still do it!"

"What deep brotherly love."

A voice came from outside, extremely cold in tone.

"Who?"

The Shi brothers immediately stood up, their faces filled with horror.

They saw the door of the Anhua Building was suddenly smashed to bits.

Three corpses broke through the door and rolled into the building.

Outside the door, there was a man, slowly stepping inside, holding a sword in his hand.

"Wu Chang!"

Shi Xu exclaimed in alarm.

The elder Martial Artist, Shi, looked stern as he observed the newcomer and slowly said, "Are you the infamous Wu Chang who has risen to prominence recently, spread across Qifeng Prefecture City, provoked the Li Shen Sect to challenge you, and made Xu Dingye rush to High Willow City to arrange a duel with you? That Wu Chang, the fastest rising Inspection Envoy of the Sky Observation Bureau in recent years?"

"Yes, and no."

Lin Yan cleaned his Night Illuminating Sacred Blade and slowly stated, "Indeed, I am Wu Chang from the Sky Observation Bureau, because you intercepted the General Flag Envoy of the Bureau and their subordinates, and abducted a suspect, particularly coming here to capture and bring you to justice!"

"But I am also just a Martial Artist who had a life-and-death relationship with General Pei at Jinliu Manor. I have rushed thousands of miles to avenge him and fetch your life!"

"Officially, I am here to handle the case."

"Privately, regardless of status and reputation, it’s about one thing."

Lin Yan stopped in his tracks and calmly spoke, "You brothers share deep affection; you killed my life-and-death brother, so I’m here to kill you!"

"Go!"

Shi Sen turned his head and shouted, immediately drawing his sword and charging forward, yelling, "Young and fortunate to have ascended to the Refining Essence Realm."

"The Great General of the Li Shen Sect only valued you because he wanted to suppress Han Zheng."

"You, just having entered the Refining Essence Realm, do you really think yourself significant?"

"Pei Xiong, who had been cultivating in the Refining Essence Realm for years, I would need no more than twenty moves to kill him, so how could I not kill a young junior like you?"

"If you’re truly seeking death, I’ll oblige you!"

Before the sound faded, they saw the elder Martial Artist Shi flying backward, crashing onto the platform.

Nobody saw clearly what had happened, only to see this battle-hardened elder, gradually bleeding from his chest.

"Brother!"

Martial Artist Shi Xu immediately gritted his teeth, and instead of fleeing, he drew his waist sword and shouted, "Wu Chang! I have always respected you, only ever wanting to make your acquaintance, I had no intention to be your enemy!"

"Pei Xiong is dead, and nothing can bring him back, my brother and I, too, deeply regret it."

"My family for three generations has served the Human Clan with outstanding merits, and my elder brother has protected Qifeng Prefecture City multiple times!"

"Even if we are at fault today, we should be taken to Qifeng Prefecture for trial, how can you justify killing on the spot?"

Shi Xu, filled with rage, shouted, "Must you relentlessly corner people till they are desperate?"

"Yes!"

Lin Yan swung his blade, severing his legs, stepped forward onto his chest, and slowly said, "I told Pei, you might not be inherently bad, but born into a high station, you naturally tend to be arrogant and look down on others..."

"But he shielded you a lot, a pity you still disappointed him."

As the words fell, Lin Yan crushed his shoulder and slowly spoke, "You speak of remorse and regret, but in truth, you didn’t have to go to the Residual Prison Mansion, and you’re still happy inside, eating well, sleeping soundly."

"To put it plainly, you value lives a bit more than viewing them as worthless, not as ants, but at best, just like pet birds you keep at home."

"Though you value life a bit more, but not by much."

"But then again, I’m no different."

Lin Yan lowered his head and said, "Your lives, I never valued much either."

The blade moved, and Shi Xu’s head was cut off.

Then he picked up the head and walked over to the face of the elder Martial Artist of the Shi Family, raising his sword.

"You can’t kill!"

"Stop!"

"Put down the sword!"

Suddenly, several shouts of anger came from outside the building, almost simultaneously from all directions.

Lin Yan appeared not to hear, quietly looking at the elder Martial Artist Shi.

Watching his face showing relief from escaping calamity.

Then Lin Yan’s sword fell.

Head separated from the body!

However, the vitality of the Refining Essence Realm still allowed the elder to maintain his thoughts, his face filled with shock and anger, tears of blood flowing involuntarily.

"You really thought that just because they arrived, you could live?"

Lin Yan spoke lightly, "Don’t tell me the higher-ups of Feng City, even if your father came, it wouldn’t work!"

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